The 100 top-rated ice cream / shakes in Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
Brown butter almond brittle delights with its buttery flavor, crunchy almond bits, and perfect balance of sweetness in a creamy texture.
Creamy, rich pistachio gelato made with real Sicilian pistachios impresses with its smooth texture and balanced flavor.
Homemade ice cream with unique tropical flavors like guava and soursop, served fresh and creamy, impresses everyone.
Rich, creamy gelato with unique flavors like Mango Lassi and Burnt Butter Vanilla impresses with its freshness and smooth texture.
Wildberry lavender offers a creamy texture with sweet berry notes and a subtle hint of lavender, perfectly balanced and refreshing.
Brambleberry Crisp features creamy vanilla ice cream blended with tart berry jam and crunchy oat pieces, creating a delightful dessert experience.
Vaca's vegan ice cream is praised for its rich, creamy texture, unique flavors like strawberry olive oil, and delicious toppings.
Brambleberry Crisp features a delightful blend of fresh berries and chunks of oatmeal cookie, praised for its perfect balance of sweetness.
Creamy and unique flavors made from 100% real ingredients impress many, making it a favorite ice cream spot.
The ice cream is delicious, rich, and creamy, with generous portions that everyone raved about at events.
Incredibly creamy and rich vegan ice cream with a variety of exciting flavors, including seasonal options like Earl Grey and Moosetracks.
Unique and delicious ice cream flavors, including sweet potato with toasted marshmallow, paired with freshly made waffle cones, earn rave reviews.
Creamy vanilla ice cream layered with sweet-tart brambleberry jam and crunchy oat streusel creates a pie-like indulgence that delights.
Smooth and creamy rolled ice cream with fresh toppings and fun flavor combinations keeps customers coming back for more.
Homemade ice cream offers a variety of delicious flavors, praised for its quality and generous scoops.
The ice cream features unique flavors like coffee Oreo and apple pie, complemented by a delightful malt ball surprise.
The turtle sundae features huge scoops of creamy ice cream topped with rich hot fudge, homemade caramel, and whipped cream.
Creamy, flavorful ice cream with a wide variety of options, including unique weekly flavors and generous portions, delights all.
The sundaes feature generous scoops of fresh ice cream, topped with homemade hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.
The hot fudge sundae features generous scoops of ice cream topped with rich homemade fudge, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.
Delicious homemade ice cream with unique flavors like chocolate swirl and mini peanut butter cups, praised for its freshness and quality.
Delicious ice cream with unique flavors and plenty of customization options, praised for its fast service and fun experience.
Creamy ice cream with unique flavors like goat cheese and sweet corn, served in delicious waffle cones, receives rave reviews.
Creative, rich flavors with perfectly creamy texture and generous mix-ins make this ice cream a favorite among locals.
Creamy ice cream with unique flavors like Orange Blossom Chiffon and gooey butter cake, served in freshly made waffle cones.
Creamy, not overly sweet vegan ice cream with unique seasonal flavors and in-house made waffle cones earns rave reviews.
Creative flavors like peanut butter potato chip and rich, delicious ice cream make this local shop a must-visit.
Creamy ice cream with a wide array of unique flavors, served in delicious waffle bowls, delights customers every visit.
Goat cheese cashew caramel combines sweet caramel with subtle goat cheese and crunchy cashews, creating a uniquely delicious flavor.
Bartleby's offers a delightful variety of creative and classic ice cream flavors, including vegan options, in a charming atmosphere.
The ice cream sundae features generous portions of creamy ice cream topped with rich homemade hot fudge, whipped cream, and nuts.
Rich, flavorful ice cream with unique options like Elephant Tracks and peppermint chunks, served in generous portions and delightful cones.
Scooter's ice cream, known for its fresh flavors and creative daily specials, is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Smooth and creamy ice cream with unique flavors and delicious waffle cones, making it a favorite for many.
Cookie Monster combines cookie dough and Oreos in a smooth, bright blue ice cream that leaves a fun blue tongue.
Homemade ice cream served in generous portions, with rich hot fudge and unique toppings, delights customers of all ages.
Creamy banana pudding ice cream features chunks of sweet nilla wafers, delivering rich flavor and satisfying sweetness in every bite.
Smooth and creamy ice cream, along with refreshing Italian ice, has made this local spot a beloved summer favorite.
Brown butter almond brittle impresses with its rich flavor and creamy texture, complemented by crunchy almond pieces and a waffle cone.
Rich, creamy ice cream bursting with flavor pairs perfectly with warm, fluffy waffles, making it a must-try dessert spot.
Creamy, flavorful ice cream with unique layered options like the Rainbow Cone delights visitors, who also appreciate the friendly service.
Smooth and creamy vegan soft serve delights with rotating seasonal flavors like sweet corn and warm blueberry crumble, served in waffle cones.
Delicious ice cream with creative flavors like mint and pistachio, complemented by friendly service and a variety of toppings.
Passion fruit ice cream is praised for its creamy texture, natural flavors, and balanced sweetness, making it a standout choice.
Unique flavors like lychee and mango sticky rice, along with smooth soft serve, create a delightful ice cream experience.
Creamy ice cream with unique flavors like olive oil and sweet corn impresses, while generous portions and rotating options delight.
Creamy ice cream paired with warm, flavorful cookies creates a deliciously satisfying experience that keeps customers coming back.
The goat cheese cashew caramel gelato impresses with its creamy texture and a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors.
Rich and creamy chocolate gelato impresses with deep cocoa flavor, reminiscent of fine chocolate mousse, and is made from fresh ingredients.
Nutella gelato impresses with its rich, creamy texture and strong Nutella flavor, often described as tasting just like the jar.
Creamy ice cream with rich matcha and fruity flavors delights many, making it a popular choice for dessert lovers.
Rich and creamy ice cream with a fantastic variety of flavors, praised for its quality and deliciousness.
The trio gelato combines rich peanut butter, dulce de leche, and hazelnut flavors, praised for its creamy texture and balanced taste.
Chicago Pothole offers a rich chocolate base with fudge chunks and peanut butter cups, making it a decadent treat.
Silky smooth gelato with unique flavors like goat cheese caramel and Mexican hot chocolate delights customers, making it a must-try.
Delicious ice cream with great mixing options and large portions, praised for its freshness and friendly service.
The matcha soft serve is praised for its strong flavor, creamy texture, and perfect balance of sweetness.
Darkest Chocolate offers a rich, intense flavor reminiscent of actual dark chocolate, perfectly complemented by freshly made waffle cones.
Creamy, homemade ice cream served in large portions with a nostalgic atmosphere and a wide variety of flavors.
Wildberry lavender ice cream impresses with its creamy texture and balanced fruity floral notes, making it a standout favorite.