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Best Ice Cream / Shakes in Near North Side, Chicago — Caprarius

Best Ice Cream / Shakes in Near North Side, Chicago

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Best Ice Cream / Shakes in Near North Side, Chicago

The 36 top-rated ice cream / shakes in Near North Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.

The top choice is brambleberry crisp at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (1419 N Wells St Ste 1S), with a flavor score of 94 out of 100 from 44 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026.

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Ranked #1
brambleberry crisp
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Brambleberry Crisp features a delightful blend of fresh berries and chunks of oatmeal cookie, praised for its perfect balance of sweetness.
Ranked #2
ice cream (all varieties)
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Creamy ice cream with a wide array of unique flavors, served in delicious waffle bowls, delights customers every visit.
Ranked #3
ice cream bars
At ingrained108 W Chicago Ave
Ranked #4
salty caramel
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #5
chocolate ice cream
At Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop400 N Michigan Ave Suite 100
Ranked #6
goat cheese and cherry ice cream
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #7
ice cream (all varieties)
At Cafe Cremerie615 N State St
Ranked #8
coconut gelato
At Cafe Cremerie615 N State St
Ranked #9
salted caramel ice cream
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #10
gelato
At Cafe Cremerie615 N State St
Gelato impresses with rich flavors like Amarena cherry and green tea, praised for its smooth texture and delightful taste.
Ranked #11
goat cheese cherry
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #12
funky fudge
At MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM435 N Michigan Ave Suite G
Ranked #13
wildberry lavender
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Wildberry lavender impresses with its smooth, creamy texture and subtle lavender notes, perfectly balanced with fruity flavors.
Ranked #14
brown butter almond brittle
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Brown butter almond brittle impresses with its creamy texture and perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and nutty flavors.
Ranked #15
chocolate gelato
At Cafe Cremerie615 N State St
Ranked #16
salted peanut butter
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #17
almond brittle
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #18
pistachio gelato
At Cafe Cremerie615 N State St
Ranked #19
darkest chocolate
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #20
dark chocolate
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #21
ice cream (all varieties)
At MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM435 N Michigan Ave Suite G
Unlimited ice cream with unique flavors like pineapple and hotdog, along with interactive activities, keeps kids entertained for hours.
Ranked #22
ice cream
At Cold Stone Creamery20 W Ohio St
Rich, creamy ice cream with customizable mix-ins and friendly staff creates a delightful experience for many customers.
Ranked #23
lavender ice cream
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #24
peanut butter ice cream
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #25
helados
At Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop400 N Michigan Ave Suite 100
Ranked #26
wildberry lavender ice cream
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Wildberry lavender ice cream is smooth and flavorful with a nice lavender balance, though some find it overly sweet.
Ranked #27
salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks offers a balanced flavor, though some found it less intense than expected.
Ranked #28
ice cream
At Insomnia Cookies1350 N Wells St Ste 3
Warm cookies with a variety of flavors paired with ice cream receive praise, though some criticize the high prices and inconsistent quality.
Ranked #29
hot fudge sundae
At Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop400 N Michigan Ave Suite 100
Ranked #30
ice cream (all varieties)
At Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop400 N Michigan Ave Suite 100
Ice cream has a rich taste and nice variety, but many found it overpriced and criticized the service quality.
Ranked #31
ice cream
At Firecakes Donuts68 W Hubbard St
Ranked #32
ice cream sundae
At Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop400 N Michigan Ave Suite 100
The sundaes are large and visually appealing but suffer from excessive sweetness, poor quality ingredients, and high prices.
Ranked #33
ice cream
At Ben & Jerry's600 E Grand Ave
Ice cream flavors are tasty and loved by many, but service issues and high prices frustrate several customers.
Ranked #34
ice cream
At Dessert Dealer405 N Dearborn St
Ranked #35
brambleberry
At Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams1419 N Wells St Ste 1S
Ranked #36
dubai chocolate sundae
At Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop400 N Michigan Ave Suite 100

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