Best Ice Cream / Shakes in Hyde Park, Chicago
The 5 top-rated ice cream / shakes in Hyde Park, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is ice cream (all varieties) at Kilwins Hyde Park (5226 S Harper Ave), with a flavor score of 84 out of 100 from 307 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Ice Cream / Shakes across Chicago→- Ranked #1At Kilwins Hyde Park5226 S Harper Ave
Creamy, handmade ice cream served in fresh waffle cones delights customers, who also rave about the rich fudge and chocolate-covered treats.
- Ranked #2At Sweet Drip1658 E 53rd St
Unique flavors like peach virgin mojito and red velvet cake ice cream delight customers, who appreciate the friendly service and cozy atmosphere.
- Ranked #3At Kilwins Hyde Park5226 S Harper Ave
Salted caramel ice cream is creamy and rich with great flavor, but some found it overpriced and inconsistently packed.
- Ranked #4At Kilwins Hyde Park5226 S Harper Ave
- Ranked #5At Insomnia Cookies1105 E 55th St
The ice cream often lacks variety and quality, with complaints about melted servings, wrong orders, and poor customer service.