50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Harwood Heights

“Crepes were delicious 👍“

“always great Service & Food always Fresh hot food French fries onion rings etc. & my favorite is the cashew caramel Sundae Luv it & so does my husband❤🇵🇷❤“

“First and foremost The Service Was Amazing Considering We Came In 30 mins To Closing 🤪 The 2 ladies were so sweet!!!! Gelato was delicious Highly recommended!!! Definitely found our new spot!!!!“

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

“They give a lot of samples to try every flavor, they also give you water for free even when you dont ask for it, and they akso give complimentary brownies that taste amazing, the ice cream is elite, it tastes amazing, they are also fast, I 100%recommend this, must try“

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

“My sister lived in Italy for a while, and we took her to Black Dog Gelato. After tasting three of the creative gelatos, she said that Black Dog has gelato as good as the best in Italy.

I haven't been to Italy very much, but there is little doubt that Black Dog may have the best gelato in Chicago. I can't say for sure because I haven't been to all the gelato stores in the Windy City, but they'd have to be five stars to compete.

When I first visited Black Dog, I tasted the pistachio gelato with pistachio bits on top and in the gelato itself. I like to test a gelatoria by tasting the pistacho, and Black Dog had me right off the bat. Since then, I've never been disappointed by their rotating roster of flavors.

The store even has a dairy-free Wednesday, and the gelato that day often tastes as good as the regular gelato.

The staff of primarily young women are welcoming and patient as you decide. They have characters that you don't find in customer service anymore: they seem to really like helping people! And they fulfill any tasting request.

Black Dog is located on a corner on Damen Avenue in Ukranian Village. It's an unassuming store that has a neighborhood feel about it.

The gelato shop appears not to have caught the eyes of the gentrification crowd. That's to the benefit of those who love it because we don't have to wait in long lines. That's their loss.

Black Dog may be a bit of a trip from the Northside, but it's tough to beat.“

“Great Custard, hot dogs, & Service!“

“Great neighborhood place for an easy family outing.“

“Sweet Oasis is Awesome . Great selection of ice cream . We absolutely ❤️ LOVE this place.! Generous amount of ice cream & fair prices. U guys ROCK ! I think you guys should have T-shirts made for sale. The retro T-shirts that your employees wear are super cool 😎. And I know you’d sell them like hotcakes.. ( trust me ) great way to make extra money for all your hard work. Keep doing a fantastic job.. A+“

“The ice cream here was absolutely delicious! I tried four flavors—vanilla, chocolate, pistachio, and strawberry—and loved them all. A huge thank you to Diana, who prepared my order. She is a true artist! The presentation looked incredible, and I just had to take pictures Highly recommend!
July 8, 2026“

“Highly recommended, very delicious 🍨“

“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!“

“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!“

“Thank you for amazing tasty ice cream!“

“Nice ice cream shop and a bonus as they have entertainment“

“Margie's Candies has been scooping ice cream in Bucktown since the early 1900s, and walking in feels like stepping into a soda fountain that time genuinely forgot, red vinyl booths, vintage candy cases, and a counter where staff still mix everything by hand the old-fashioned way. The Beatles supposedly stopped here once, and the photos on the wall lean into that history without making the whole place feel like a museum instead of a working ice cream parlor.
We got the Atomic Sundae, which comes out in a shell-shaped dish big enough for two people to share comfortably, several scoops piled high with hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry on top. It's the kind of dessert that's a little ridiculous in size and exactly what you want from a place like this. We also tried a malted milkshake, thick enough that the straw practically stood up on its own, classic and not overly sweet. Someone in our group got a banana split, and the bananas were fresh and properly ripe, not the slightly sad version you sometimes get elsewhere. The hot fudge itself deserves a mention, dark and rich rather than sugary, clearly made in-house rather than poured from a jar.
It's a cash-friendly, old-school kind of spot, lines can build on a warm weekend, but it moves steadily and the nostalgia of the whole experience makes the wait part of the fun.“

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

“Delicious Italian ice I liked all the flavors. Prices are excellent“

“As cute as a button! What a special treat for all ages. They take such care in their creations. And the ice cream was good too.“

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

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

“I don't have pictures because of course we pigged out...this place is the gem they say it is...the food is awesome...they have an eating area. I had the penne bolognaise..my husband the timballo..for give me if I misspelled it..baked spaghetti....the gelato is great...they make their own bread..I bought their homemade sopressata to take home...I am sure I will not be disappointed..I highly recommend it..“

“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!“

“The guy running this place is just great. He was super accommodating. Even went so far as to tell me that the freeze flavor I selected wasn't the best. Said he would let me try it, but if I didn't like it he'd make me something else (Thai Tea Freeze... Funky... Just like he said). He was true to his word and made me a lavender freeze for no extra cost that was totally delicious. I'll definitely come back. 100 stars for quality of customer service.“

“Best ice cream ever! Staff is amazing!“

“Came here after the Zoo this evening with the family. The young man and young woman running the shop were really nice and polite. I got the cucumber lime and spicy watermelon ice cream. it was amazing. Reasonably priced also.“

“amazing service and yummy choices yum yum i love the workers! i also talked to the owner and he was incredible, friendly, and thoughtful. ❤️“

“Tasty, tasty, tasty! Husband and I both loved our choices!“

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

“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!“

“Bug in my ice- cream. no thank you. when I brought this to the workers and they just said sorry and continued working... what about the ice cream with the bug? how many bugs are there. my son had oreo ice cream.. YUK! Never again we will go there...“

“Great soft serve ice creams“

“Amazing milkshakes ( fresh banana and orange ) topped with real whip cream- crowd feels like the United Nations“

“The prices can be a bit too much in this economy for sweets but also with the way the world is set, theres only a few things that bring joy to a person and why not a delicious treat for yourself. The Dubai sandwich cookie is definitely keeping me way too active this week🤤🫶🏼“

“We walked past this spot on our way to the book store. My son spotted it right away and insisted we stop. I got a chocolate chip cookie and it was amazing. I was surprised by how soft and tasty the cookie was.

Overall, a great spot to get a tasty cookie treat.“

“I love these ice cream they are unique and very creamy“

“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.“

“Amazing flavors, great staff. Very nice atmosphere. Good location. I love having this Argentinian delight in Chicago.“

“Delicious turtle split 😋 open late till 11pm week days 11:30 pm weekends. Very friendly fast service! thank you Andy's for a terrific experience“

“The ice-cream is very good. The staff is extremely friendly. We'll definitely come back when in the area.“

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

“The place was nice and clean. I was greeted immediately. The young lady was knowledgeable about the menu and polite. She informed me and asked me if I would like certain things on my funnel cake before putting anything else outside what it's served with. The Funnel Cake was fresh along with the fruit. I will be back. I recommend this place.“

“Soft surf ice cream was good“

“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“

“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! ♥️“

“Triple Scoopd is our go to ice cream shop in Park Ridge. Not only is the ice cream delicious but the shop is so cute and the staff goes above and beyond. Best ice cream shop in Park Ridge by FAR!!!“

“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!“

“Loveeeeee the Banana 🍌🍌 creme pie Freeze.
It has vanilla ice cream 🍦, sliced banana , crumbled cookies & whip cream.
It's my favorite flavor because to me is the less sugary . Wish they had XLarge sizes LOL.“