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Best Ice Cream CHICAGO

Find relief from the sweltering Chicago summer with a big bowl of your favorite frozen dessert. Check out our list of the best ice cream parlors to find out where to go in the Windy City for handmade gelato, rich sorbet, creamy sherbert, or a classic banana split.

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Black Dog Gelato

Ice Cream

Quick Bite

859 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-3116

Vibrant gelateria from Jessie Oloroso showcases her unique, pastry-bent creations. More...

Bobtail Ice Cream Company

Ice Cream

Quick Bite

2951 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-880-7372 |

Year-round ice cream in Chicago with city-signature nicknamed flavors. More...

Homer's Ice Cream

Ice Cream

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Dining Room at Homer

1237 Green Bay Rd.
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-251-0477 |

Circus-like décor meets icy, kid-friendly treats at this parlor with all-ages appeal. More...

icream

Ice Cream

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1537 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-342-2834 |

Customized treats made on-the-spot with liquid nitrogen. More...

Margie's Candies

Ice Cream

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Dining Room at Margie

1960 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-384-1035 |

The Beatles were onto something when --- back in the day --- they stopped by this legendary ice cream parlor. More...

Original Rainbow Cone

Ice Cream

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Dining Room at Original Rainbow Cone, Chicago, IL

9233 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60620
773-238-7075 |

Cones with five flavors set the tone at this South Side institution, scooping since 1926. More...

Paciugo

Ice Cream

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2324 W. Giddings St.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-989-1926 |

Italian gelato in an extensive array of flavors. More...

The Plush Horse

Ice Cream

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Dining Room at The Plush Horse, Palos Park, IL

12301 S. 86th Ave.
Palos Park, IL 60464
708-448-0550 |

Serving up sweet ice cream treats in the south suburbs since 1937. More...

Scooter’s Frozen Custard

Frozen Custard

Quick Bite

1658 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-244-6415 |

Local frozen custard shop features a weekly flavor schedule. More...

Windy City Sweets

Ice Cream

Quick Bite

3308 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-477-6100 |

Open to serve Chicagoland rich, creamy ice cream 365 days a year. More...

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