50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Summit

“Great service Thank you“

“This is such a great addition to our village. Great place for family to gather and have a yogurt, Boba tea, smoothies or my absolute favorite, Vietnamese Hot Coffee. Don't forget to support local businesses.“

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

“😀 I've been a satisfied customer for many years. They never disappoint! They also have a nice selection of both dairy free and no sugar added options!“

“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.“

“Delicious Mediterranean desserts and homemade ice cream! large ,clean and spacious room to sit down and enjoy your desserts 🍨 very friendly staff ❤️❤️❤️“

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

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

“Great neighborhood place for an easy family outing.“

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

“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.“

“If you haven’t been here go! The Italian ice is delicious. Micro lemon peel in the Italian ice is definitely an authentic taste. The custard is delicious too! The staff is welcoming and so nice. My go to place for a cool treat’“

“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.“

“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!“

“Finally got to come and visit Betty's ice cream. We were not disappointed. Very affordable. Just for 1 classic banana split, 3 banana split cups, 1 classic vanilla cone just a little over 35 bucks. Not to mention the chocolate covered bananas and milkshake shakes, spot on 👌.“

“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! 💖“

“Sweet Maria welcomed 3 of us in last night an hour after closing, while cleaning up, and then TREATED us to our ice cream! Thank you again!“

“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...“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“Soft surf ice cream was good“

“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.“

“Had been a while since we came Everything we ate and drank was delicious 😋 Waffle Cone Sundae Cheese fries Loaded Nachos Hotdog 🌭 Coke Float Yummy!!!“

“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.“

“Where do I even start... The establishment is unlike anything I've experienced so far, the place feels magical for both kids and grown-ups alike. When you step in for the first time, it feels akin to a fun, fantastical experience coming to life. This place is a great experience alone, but trust me, it's best when visiting with some company; you could even bring your sister to this location. As for the staff, they know what they do and take their job seriously: they don't treat their job as some sort of pizzeria simulator. The pizza they serve is catered to your specifications, allowing you to have the ultimate custom experience any night. Don't get me wrong, this place is still prone to human error, but the staff is capable of providing help when wanted. Aside from the inevitable human error (and unsubstantiated rumors involving disappearances) the only downside is the lack of a warning when accessing the free wifi, if you do want to use the free wifi, just remember to use a VPN to prevent a security breach on your device. Personally, I reccomend it over any of the other copycat locations; I don't know the secret of the success of mimic locations, but having already patronized here for 5 nights, I know that I will always come back.“

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

“Todo está delicioso y muy buena atención“

“Delicioso todo tiene un toque especial 100% recomendado“

“The seasonal specials are not only creative but delicious! Tried the Carmel apple cider sundae. In a word fantastic! Worth the trip from Schaumburg! Fun atmosphere. Highly recommend. See you soon!“

“The best chocolate shakes!“

“Walked in this afternoon. Aaliyah and Amber are awesome. We walked in undecided on what to get. They definitely were very patient with us and helped us out. Picked up so many different choices. Can’t wait to try them on. Definitely will be back. Great customer service.“

“Our first time there and we loved our Biscoff edible cookie dough and the Snickerdoodle flavor was yummy too.
The employees are friendly and helpful.
Decor is fantastic. You feel like you’re on a tropical beach.
Will definitely be stopping in anytime we’re nearby to try everything….because it all looks delicious.“

“Les recomiendo el yogurt de nuez 😋“

“very cute boutique and the ice cream, so good!! lots of flavor choices and the ice cream names, pretty great and funny. family focused for sure ♡ very nice staff. thankfully we live around the corner so we'll def be back!“

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

“Love their yogurts, cleanliness and service.“

“Big Bros Ice Cream Shop is a popular spot for sweet treats and a fun dessert experience. The shop offers a variety of ice cream flavors, sundaes, milkshakes, and other frozen desserts that are rich and creamy. Many customers enjoy the playful atmosphere and the nostalgic feel of the shop.

The staff is usually friendly and helpful, making it a welcoming place for families and friends. Portions are often generous, and the presentation of the ice cream makes it Instagram-worthy for dessert lovers.

During peak hours, there may be a short wait, but the quality of the ice cream and the enjoyable atmosphere make it worth visiting. Overall, Big Bros Ice Cream Shop is a delightful place to satisfy a sweet tooth.“

“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🤤🫶🏼“

“buenos raspados y helados duritos dorilocos.elotes,churritos preparados,bananasplit,platano bañado en chocolate y chochitos.“

“banana split is phenomenal 😋“

“I remember Sherman’s Ice Cream as a kid when I’d visit my Grandparents in New Buffalo. The flavor selections are absolutely incredible.“

“Great soft serve sundaes. Good prices.“

“Very good I love it in my neighborhood“