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CHICAGO — There are tons of ice cream shops, paleta vendors, bakeries and other businesses to hit up this summer.
Block Club Chicago rounded up a list of nearly 100 Chicago businesses that sell refreshing, sweet treats you can try today. Restaurant days and hours can fluctuate, so make sure to call ahead of your trip.
See your favorite ice cream spot missing from our guide? Email newsroom@blockclubchi.org so we can add it!
Albany Park
La Michoacana Premium: popsicles, fruit drinks, mangonadas, ice cream
3108 W. Lawrence Ave.
773-754-7265
7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Instagram
Antojitos Magiocos de la Michoacana: popsicles, fruit drinks, mangonadas
3540 W. Lawrence Ave.
773-983-6818
10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Facebook
Fruityland Ice Cream: banana shakes, waffles, sundaes, diablitos
4610 N. Kedzie Ave.
773-294-3347
11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Paleteria Reina de Sabores: popsicles
3015 W. Lawrence Ave.
773-744-2474
11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Facebook
Andersonville
Forever Yogurt: smoothies, gelato, sorbet, vegan-friendly
5309 N. Clark St.
312-637-9665
7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays
Instagram
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Andersonville: ice cream scoops, pints
5306 N. Clark St.
708-636-6903
Noon-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, noon-midnight Friday-Saturday
Instagram, Facebook
Credit: Mauricio Peña/Block Club ChicagoArcher Heights
La Michoacana Premium: popsicles, fruit drinks, mangonadas, ice cream
5160 S. Pulaski Road
773-236-5142
10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Ashburn
Don’s Drive-in: milkshakes
7748 S. Kedzie Ave.
773-476-9392
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Facebook
Auburn Gresham
B & B’s Ice Cream and Candy: milkshakes, Italian ice
8238 S. Racine Ave.
773-322-4060
Noon-8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-6 p.m. Saturday
Facebook
Austin
Bitoy’s Sweet Treats: gelato and sorbet
5957 W. Chicago Ave.
877-424-8697
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m-4 p.m. Sundays
Instagram, Facebook
Avondale
Paleteria Arco Iris: popsicles, mangonadas, smoothies, milkshakes, sundaes, banana splits
2950 W. Belmont Ave.
773-478-4723
9:30 a.m-9:30 p.m. daily, but hours can vary
Facebook
Belmont Cragin
La Plaza Paleteria: paletas, ice cream
3046 N. Cicero Ave.
773-481-6678
Noon-9 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Beverly
Original Rainbow Cone: sundaes, ice cream cakes, doughnuts
9233 S. Western Ave.
773-238-9833
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Credit: Original Rainbow ConeAin’t She Sweet Cafe: ice cream, smoothies, milkshakes
9920 S. Western Ave.
773-840-3309
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Instagram
B&B Ice Cream and Candy: ice cream, Italian ice, candies, chocolates
1308 W. 95th St.
773-941-6817
2-6 p.m. Sundays, noon-8 p.m. Mondays, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday
Facebook
Bridgeport
Scoops Ice Cream: funnel cake, sundaes, banana splits
608 W. 31st St.
312-842-3300
3-9 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Sugar Shack: waffle cones, funnel cakes
630 W. 26th St.
312-225-6568
Noon-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Neveria La Flor de Mayo: funnel cakes, fruit drinks, tamales, popsicles
4146 S. Archer Ave.
872-444-5145
9 a.m-10 p.m. daily
Facebook
Brighton Park
Paleteria Ayutla: popsicles
2404 W. 46th Place
773-563-1994
10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sundays
Instagram, Facebook
Paleteria El Sabor de Michoacán: popsicles
2456 W. 47th St.
773-376-3880
10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily
Bronzeville
Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream: ice cream, sundaes, vegan menu, cake, cobblers
46 E. 47th St.
773-675-4032
Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sundays
Instagram, Facebook
Credit: Shawn Michelle's Chicago/FacebookAin’t She Sweet Cafe: smoothies, shakes, sandwiches
526 E. 43rd St.
773-373-3530
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
Instagram, Facebook
Bucktown/Logan Square
Ava’s Italian Ice: Italian ice with fresh fruit
1814 N. Western Ave.
2-7 p.m. daily
Facebook
Bella’s Helado De Coco & Italian Ice: Italian ice, helado de coco
3523 W. Fullerton Ave.
773-687-9994
1:30-8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
Margie’s Candies: sundaes, banana splits, brownies, chocolates
1960 N. Western Ave.
773-384-1035
10 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday
The Freeze: milkshakes, malts, floats, sundaes, pints, ice cream cones and cups
2815 W. Armitage Ave.
773-384-5211
2-10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Pretty Cool Ice Cream: vegan popsicles, scoops, ice cream bars, ice cream sandwiches
2353 N. California Ave.
773-697-4140
Noon-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Forever Yogurt: smoothies, gelato, sorbet, vegan-friendly
2741 N. Elston Ave.
872-206-5576
Noon-10 p.m. daily
Instagram
Miko’s Italian Ice: Italian ice
2236 N. Sacramento Ave.
773-599-9306
Noon-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Credit: FacebookJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Logan Square: ice cream scoops, pints
2512 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-661-6632
1-11 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Chicago Lawn
Mi linda Michoacana: fruit drinks, mangonadas, ice cream, smoothies
2740 W. 59th St.
773-912-6201
11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Chinatown
Legend Tasty House: rolled Thai ice cream
2242 S. Wentworth Ave.
312-225-8869
11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday
Instagram, Facebook
Mango Mango Dessert: mango mochi, ice cream sundaes, ice cream, mango juice with ice cream
2161 S. China Place, second floor
312-877-5949
Noon-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Instagram, Facebook
Clearing
Los Mangos Nevería y Frutería: paletas, mangonadas, sundaes, banana splits, ice cream, yogurt, oreolitos, milkshakes, pina coladas
5923 W. 63rd St.
773-498-6277
8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
East Beverly
Ohana Ice & Treats: Hawaiian shave ice, sundaes
1800 W. 103rd St.
773-253-8533
1-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
Credit: Ohana Ice and Treats/FacebookEdgebrook
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream: Ice cream, ice cream sodas, Italian ice, vegan items, coffee
5337 W. Devon Ave.
773-763-9778
10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Edgewater
Lickity Split Frozen Custard: concretes, shakes, malts, banana splits, frozen custard, sundaes
6056 N. Broadway
773-274-0830
Noon-10 p.m. daily
Facebook
Far South Side
La Original Michoacana: popsicles, fruit drinks, mangonadas, ice cream
9800 S. Escanaba Ave.
773-899-3411
11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Paleteria Mi Lindo Michoacán: ice cream, paletas, fruit drinks, mangonadas, milkshakes, juices
3719 E. 106th St.
773-374-8337
10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Fulton Market
Texan Taco Bar (Dessert Dealer): ice cream, tacolato, fried gelato
942 W. Randolph St.
312-291-8133
4-11:15 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Thursdays, 11:30-12:30 a.m. Fridays, 10:30-12:30 a.m. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 p.m. Sundays
Facebook
Credit: Texan Taco Bar/FacebookGage Park
Paleteria El Sabor de Michoacan: popsicles, fruit drinks, funnel cake, mangonada, sundaes, banana split, flan
3320 W. 55th St.
773-434-5460
10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily
Facebook
Betty’s Ice Cream: ice cream
5858 S. Kedzie Ave.
773-754-7265
10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Galewood
Linda Michoacana: ice cream, paletas, popsicles, yogurt, juices, fruit water
6808 W. North Ave.
773-417-8591
11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Facebook
Hyde Park
Kilwins: fudge, ice cream, ice cream pie
5226 S. Harper Ave.
773-675-6731
2-9 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Credit: Kilwin's Hyde Park Chicago/FacebookIrving Park
Miko’s Italian Ice: Italian ice
4125 N. Kimball Ave.
773-645-9664
Noon-9 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Jefferson Park
Ix-Chel Gelato: gelato, popsicles, smoothies, sorbetto, affogato
4968 N. Milwaukee Ave., No. 1N
312-709-8790
4-9 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
Lakeview/Wrigleyville/Northalsted
Forever Yogurt, Lakeview: gelato, non-dairy sorbet, frozen yogurt
3510 N. Halsted St.
773-698-7031
2-9 p.m. daily
Facebook
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Southport: ice cream scoops, pints
3404 N. Southport Ave.
773-348-7139
Noon-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, noon-midnight Friday-Saturday
Instagram, Facebook
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Wrigleyville: ice cream scoops, pints
3657 N. Clark St.
773-666-5490
Noon-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Kilwins, Wrigleyville: fudge, ice cream, ice cream pie
3519 N. Clark St., Suite C106-A
773-770-3455
3-9 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Lincoln Park
Annette’s Italian Ice: Italian ice, ice cream, frozen yogurt, sundaes, milkshakes, smoothes, ice cream sandwiches, banana split
2009 N. Bissell St.
773-868-9000
Noon-10:30 p.m. daily
Facebook
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Armitage: ice cream scoops, pints
900 W. Armitage Ave.
773-799-8809
Noon-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Lincoln Square
Lincoln Ice Cream Company: ice cream
4919 N. Lincoln Ave.
773-885-0410
2-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-7 p.m. Sunday
Facebook
Yogurt Square: frozen yogurt, waffles, bubble tea, smoothies, candy, ice cream
4701 N. Lincoln Ave.
773-681-0104
Noon-8:30 p.m. daily
Vaca’s Creamery: vegan-friendly ice cream
2324 W Giddings St.
3-9:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday
Instagram
Little Italy
Mario’s Italian Lemonade: Italian ice
1068 W. Taylor St.
10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
KURIMU: melon pan bun, ice cream, bubble tea
1159 W. Taylor St.
312-877-5227
Noon-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Living Water Tea House: tea gelato
1453 W. Taylor St.
312-846-6919
Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Credit: KURIMU/FacebookLittle Village
Pancho’s Ice Cream – Mexican-Style Frozen Fruit Bars: popsicles, ice-milk bars
4055 W. 31st St.
773-254-7010
Noon-9 p.m. daily
Facebook
Las Tres Campanitas: popsicles, ice cream cones
3808 W. 26th St.
773-521-8087
9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Facebook
Los Mangos Nevería y Frutería: ice cream cones, mangonadas, banana splits, popsicles
3859 W. 26th St.
773-277-8944
9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Facebook
Los Mangos Neveria y Fruteria: ice cream cones, mangonadas, banana splits, popsicles, sundaes, paletas, yogurt
3551 W. 26th St.
773-277-7300
10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Instagram
Los Mangos Neveria y Fruteria: ice cream cones, mangonadas, banana splits, popsicles, sundaes, paletas, yogurt
5915 S. Kedzie Ave.
773-918-0198
10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
La Michoacana Plus: ice cream, paletas, mangonadas, michelagua, agua fresca
3701 W. 26th St.
10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Navy Pier
Original Rainbow Cone: ice cream cones and bowls, banana splits
600 E. Grand Ave.
773-238-7075
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Instagram, Facebook
FRÍO Gelato: gelato, sundaes, shakes, waffle cones, waffle bowls, alfa-lato, doughnuts, cakes, cake rolls
600 E. Grand. Ave.
312-291-8955
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Instagram, Facebook
Near North Side
Leonidas Chocolate Cafe: fruit smoothies, smoothie bowls
59 E. Chicago Ave.
312-929-2323
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Connors Park: ice cream scoops, pints
871 N. Wabash Ave.
773-261-8449
11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Near West Side
Cone Gourmet Ice Cream: sundaes, cones, scoops, ice cream sandwiches
1047 W. Madison St.
312-666-5111
1-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 1-10 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
La Michoacana Premium: popsicles, fruit drinks, mangonadas, ice cream
1855 S Blue Island Ave.
773-504-5230
7 a.m.-midnight daily
Credit: La Michoacana Premium/FacebookNorth Center
Margie’s Candies: milkshakes, malts, cobblers, banana splits, floats, sundaes
1813 W. Montrose Ave.
773-348-0400
10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Cookie Spin: milkshakes, cookies with ice cream, edible cookie dough
4350 N. Leavitt St.
773-739-9400
Noon-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Instagram, Facebook
Old Town
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, North Wells: ice cream scoops, pints
1419 N. Wells St.
312-877-5880
3-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
Old Town Triangle
Sugar Junkie: walk-up dessert window operated out of Ranalli’s
1925 N. Lincoln Ave.
312-642-4700
5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
Pilsen
Paleteria Y Neveria Sabores De Michoacán: popsicles, cones, scoops, milkshakes
1806 W. 18th St.
312-248-8949
11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Facebook
Portage Park
BISTRO 6050: scoops, cones, milkshakes, coffee, frappes. Pickup and delivery only.
6050 W. Irving Park Road
312-883-6050
11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-11 p.m. Fridays, noon-11 p.m. Saturdays, noon-10 p.m. Sundays
Instagram, Facebook
Little Lulu’s: Italian ice, slushies
5035 W. Montrose Ave.
224-601-5858
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Facebook
Pullman
Richard’s Super Premium Ice Cream: ice cream, gourmet popcorn
11033 S. Langley Ave.
773-614-8999
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 1:30-10 p.m. Sunday
Facebook
Credit: Richard's Super Premium Ice Cream/InstagramRiver North
Dessert Dealer: ice cream, tacolato, fried gelato
405 N. Dearborn St. Look for the Dessert Dealer door next to Parlor Pizza’s main entrance.
312-392-2356
11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
Rogers Park
Paleteria Las Delicias de Michoacana: popsicles, ice cream cones
6649 N. Clark St.
773-381-2842
11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Facebook
La Michiocana Don Chuy: popsicles, ice cream
7057 N. Clark St.
773-344-6178
2-11 p.m. daily
Roscoe Village
Scooter’s Frozen Custard: sundaes, shakes and malts, cones, parfait, Italian ice
1658 W. Belmont Ave.
773-244-6415
4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 2-9 p.m. Friday, 1-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
South Shore
Jars By Jasiman Dessert Bar: ice cream, milkshakes, cookies, brownies, cobblers, funnel cake, pudding
1732 E. 79th St.
773-530-0277
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
The Loop
Kilwins: ice cream, waffle cones, ice cream pie
310 S. Michigan Ave.
312-988-0156
Noon-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, noon-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Instagram, Facebook
West Beverly
Nicky’s of Beverly: vegan and regular soft serve, ice cream and gelato from Zarlengo’s
10500 S. Western Ave.
773-233-3072
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays
Instagram, Facebook
Janson’s Drive-In: ice cream, milkshakes, smoothies
9900 S. Western Ave.
773-941-6283
10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Facebook
Razpachos: ice cream, popsicles, raspados, smoothies
5611 S. Pulaski Road
773-570-7011
9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Instagram, Facebook
Los Mangos Nevería y Frutería: ice cream cones, banana splits, popsicles
5758 S. Pulaski Road
773-735-4402
10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays
Facebook
West Loop
Dessert Dealer: ice cream, tacolato, fried gelato
108 N. Green St. Look for the Dessert Dealer door next to Parlor Pizza’s main entrance.
312-600-6090
11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Thursday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: ice cream scoops, pints
908 W. Randolph St.
708-540-6124
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-midnight Thursday-Saturday
Instagram, Facebook
West Rogers Park
Lickity Split: concretes, frozen custard, sundaes
7000 N. Western Ave.
773-293-7239
3-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Facebook
West Town
BomboBar: gelato shakes, gelato cups and cones, bombolato
832 W. Randolph St.
312-967-7000
5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Fridays, noon-11 p.m. Saturdays, noon-9 p.m. Sundays
Instagram, Facebook
Paulo Gelato and Chocolate: gelato
1058 W. Chicago Ave.
773-858-1268
1-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. weekends.
Instagram
Wicker Park
Vaca’s Creamery: vegan-friendly ice cream
1436 W. Blackhawk St.
3-9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
Instagram
Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods: frosty snow cone treats
1415 N. Wood St.
773-360-8320
4-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays
Instagram, Facebook
Eli’s Ark: ice cream animals
1843 W. North Ave.
773-687-9072
3-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Instagram, Facebook
Dessert Dealer: ice cream, tacolato, fried gelato
1824 W. Division St. Look for the Dessert Dealer door next to Parlor Pizza’s main entrance.
872-315-3005
4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 a.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays
Instagram, Facebook
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Wicker Park: ice cream scoops, pints
1505 N. Milwaukee Ave.
872-802-4668
Noon-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, noon-midnight Friday-Saturday
Instagram, Facebook
THC by Chitiva (Dispensary & Infused Ice Cream): THC-infused ice cream, slushies
1948 W. North Ave.
773-245-3624
3-9 p.m. Tuesday, 3-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays
Woodlawn
B&B Ice Cream and Candy: ice cream, Italian ice, candies, chocolates
1516 E. W. 63rd St.
773-420-3075
Noon-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays
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