50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago

“Very impressed with the taste of the ice-cream and pound cake. It is not too sweet but just enough.“

“Cute and delicious! Koalas, unicorns, piggies and pandas for the win!“

“Amazing in every way. Come for the banana pudding, stay for the cheesecake, or sweet potato pie, or mango, or..... Absolutely worth the trip.“

“Went in tonight - Nick and Khaled provided next level customer service, which led me to spending over $110 judt because I felt compelled to support the kind of business that trains their employees on genuine customer service.

They went above and beyond the call of duty and provided a stellar service to match the delicious ice cream and other sweet treats.“

“Ice cream delicious in Chinatown Chicago.“

“so yummy! great atmosphere“

“The most amazing ice cream treat I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommended“

“Best gelato in town! Original Italian recipes and only high quality ingredients. Family owned, and they’re lovely.“

“I love this place. Black dog Gelato is so good and not overly sweet like jeni’s. The only complaint i have is that they don’t have the unique flavors they used to have when they first started business, instead they’re bringing the more generic candy bar and cake flavors. I also had once olive oil flavor and it was amazing. I think my very first flavor i ever tried when they first started was some sort of ginger flavor and i never thought ginger ice cream could taste that good. Some brands pick up and become more popular but it doesn’t mean they’re the best. Black dog is the best probably in the city. I gotta come back soon.“

“Runaway Cow is the best so delicious 🤤🤤 try the fluffernutter it's my favorite so yummy“

“First time there today, but I'll be back again soon. The coffee milkshake was so good, as was their cheezy bread! Can't wait to try more!“

“So delicious!!!! I drive so far to come to this place!“

“Excellent place for healthier sweets!“

“Delicious. Had the salty peanut butter with chocolate.“

“Great neighborhood place for an easy family outing.“

“Great Custard, hot dogs, & Service!“

“The Concrete: Peach Cobbler was amazing!!!“

“Probably one of the oldest ice cream in the city and the best. If you not a Chicagoan it's a must come to institution of Chicago. If you are a Chicagoan, what are doing dawg, get ur self a sweet treat. I don't care if it's negative -4 degree outside we hitting up Margie's.“

“Amazing vegan sandwiches, ice cream and service! 10/10“

“First time there today, but I'll be back again soon. The coffee milkshake was so good, as was their cheezy bread! Can't wait to try more!“

“After a busy day, we wanted something to cool off, so we stopped by here since it was the only option available at this location.

We each got two scoops in different flavors, and between us we were able to try different flavors. The variety was nice, and some flavors stood out more than others. You can choose between single, double, or triple scoops, and pick either a cone or a cup. They also have mini donuts in a variety of flavors!

The flavors were creamy, fresh, and well-balanced, with something for everyone from classic chocolate and vanilla to fruity options like strawberry, orange sherbet, and Superman.

The ice cream was good, though not all flavors were equally memorable. Portions were generous, though not all flavors were equally memorable. It’s a fun spot for sharing and sampling, especially if you like having options.“

“We came to the mall specifically for gelato while in town for a show at The Rosemont Theater. The gelato flower is *almost* too beautiful to eat, but it didn’t stop us. LOVE that they have organic flavors and no artificial colors!! The employees are friendly and talented. Getting to sample flavors was such a treat and watching them make the flower is mesmerizing. My daughter enjoyed strawberry and chocolate in a cone and I opted for strawberry and organic lemon in a cone, while my husband chose a dish of organic chocolate. We all felt it was the perfect size treat and such great flavors. We wish we didn’t live so far away so we could enjoy this more often!“

“Best ice cream ever! Staff is amazing!“

“Excellent service! Nato let me sample every flavor before serving me a berry, strawberry, and banana cream trifecta 🔥 definitely coming back!“

“Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is easily one of my favorite ice cream spots ever. One of the best parts is being able to sample different flavors before deciding, which makes the experience even more fun.

The service is always amazing, and the staff do a great job keeping things moving even when the line gets long. Despite how popular it gets, the wait usually goes by pretty quickly.

The ice cream itself is excellent, sweet without being overpowering, and they always have a great selection of unique flavors to choose from. Overall, it is a spot I would highly recommend to anyone looking for really good ice cream in the city.“

“If you got a sweet tooth i recommend hitting up Sugar Rae's...Every dessert is uniquely prepared and crafted from scratch...“

“Solid little ice cream place!

Have some fudges and what not too. But seems to be more about the ice cream.

Flavors were solid, got a chocolate and coffee and it was good but nothing that blew me away.

Wafers are a fun texture addition!“

“Great neighborhood spot for delicious freshly made Italian Ice! Lots of interesting flavors and yummy ice cream too!“

“outstanding ice cream and service!“

“Funnel sundaes and fried Oreos are a must“

“Anyone that gave Amorino or is thinking about giving Amorino less than 5 stars, has no idea what quality gelato is. The flavors and quality are superb! Better than any other place that exists. Especially the places that over charge for ice cream that tastes like chemicals. The staff are extremely welcoming, kind and helpful! The place is warm and inviting. I drive from the northwest suburbs just for Amorino! Please open another location near woodfield mall! Or better yet, near Oakbrook!“

“Such a lovely spot! 😊 When we arrived, it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves, which made the experience even more relaxing. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they prepared our order super fast ⏱️👏. We were pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes - definitely great value for the price! 🍦💰 And the ice cream? Absolutely amazing, rich in flavor and just perfect! 😋 I truly enjoyed every bite and can’t wait to visit again, this time bringing my family along. Highly recommend this place! 💖“

“We walked by this place a few times and the line was always out the door.

Well, we came back in the evening and there was no line! They have innovative flavors, like brown butter almond brittle. They provide samples, so no need to guess.

This place is definitely worth a visit.“

“Amazing place best customer service and everything is delicious 😋“

“Lovely place. Good staff. Yummy food“

“Literally our favorite ice cream place! They have shaved ice that is softer and better than any place I’ve ever been to. They also have a wide ice cream selection and great sundaes. The staff is also so so so nice and patient with my excitable kids. Definitely worth the trip down 103rd!“

“Ohhh sweet summer flavors and memories are found at Xurro! They have a great menu of many ways to get your sugar fix from sundaes to smoothies and seasonal flavors too. You can even get a variety of flavors in your ice cream base, vanilla or strawberry or Superman! It being my first time I decided on a classic sundae with churros and I was pleasantly surprised. The churros are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and have the perfect dusting of sugar. It was gone before I made it home! A little on the higher side for price but it’s fair for all that you get.“

“Good but not great gelato. All the staff were awesome. The creaminess was good but I found the flavors a little underwhelming.
You could be waiting awhile if groups ahead of you sample multiple flavors (our experience on a crowded weekday night).“

“The ice cream was so delicious and it smells good in the shop“

“Such a delicious treat in any kind of weather.“

“La Michoacana Fresa is the real deal for a sweet treat. I grabbed a couple of their Fresas con Crema paletas—strawberry chunks swirled in creamy goodness. Also tried the Arroz con Leche popsicle; it was like dessert in a bite. The place is clean, the staff is chill, and the flavors hit every time. Spent about $15, and it was worth every penny. Definitely coming back for more.“

“Best ice cream ever!!!! I am an ice cream snob when I’m on vacation. I have to have it every day and I walked miles to that ice cream parlor this week the owner and the boy Jake that worked there was such awesome people too. I will definitely be back. I went tonight because I’m leaving in the morning sorted caramel chunk.!!!! you will not be disappointed“

“Such a delicious treat in any kind of weather.“

“Sooo good I will be back tomorrow.“

“I had the pleasure of having some amazing tamales packed with flavor. I've eaten tamales most of my life and I brought some for my grandma who came to Chicago from Mexico and she absolutely loved them she has been eating them for 70 plus years and for her to provide her stamp of approval means a lot. Highly recommend!“

“Let’s face it. There are La Michoacana ice cream stores on every other block on North Clark. We stopped here for dessert and it’s easily our favorite! The helado (ice cream) is to die for! The coconut is outstanding as is Abuela’s Chocolate. There are regular flavors and some (Rum Raisin!) are so creative and delicious. And the paletas! The BEST Arroz, Fresa, Mango, Coconut...the list goes on. And the couple that run the place are just the sweetest people! Highly recommended.“

“Very good I love it in my neighborhood“

“Their ice cream, frozen yogurts and other products are so tasty. Made with care and attention to detail. It’s a very high quality product.“

“Me encanta la nieve de Elote. Muy dificil encontrar ese sabor. La mejor de la mejor!!!“

“We are a family of 5 who enjoyed everything we ordered! The service went above and beyond our expectations. While consuming our food we also had the opportunity to witness how everyone was greeted and treated wonderfully. There were games available for the children to play it was very fun for our entire family. Just to share a little more about the level of attention we received my four-year-old was completely terrified of the Easter Bunny I was talking to her about how it was someone in a costume similar to when she dresses up in costumes or princess dresses staff was willing to take off the Easter bunny mask to ensure my daughter felt safe and secure this changed the whole visit for her she was no longer scared still very cautious but not scared and was able to enjoy eating her tamale♥️ I would most definitely recommend this place to others! ♥️“