Inkling is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

1. Inkling

8.6
2917 1/2 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Lake View East · 9 tips and reviews

uSelluSell: Has an array of greeting cards & featuring work by local artists, many items are between $5 and $15. Check out their collection of Sniftys – scented pens like root beer float and vanilla cupcake.

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Love this local shop. They have great cards and jewelry! Love getting fun gifts from here

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Home of the latest creations from artists, illustrators and crafters, Inkling hosts a wide selection of original art, greeting cards, art prints, jewelry and more.

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

2. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC

9.4
6056 N Broadway St (at W Glenlake Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Edgewater · 63 tips and reviews

Anthony C.Anthony Carter: The Rootbeer Float is amazing!

laura h.laura honeycutt: Not just ice cream - they have homemade candies, cupcakes and cookies. The crazy cake concrete with vanilla custard and red velvet cupcake is heaven!

Greg M.Greg Marquez: Parents PLEASE CONTROL YOUR LITTLE BRATS! IF YOU DON'T I WILL!

Eleven City Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

3. Eleven City Diner

8.9
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 299 tips and reviews

Gnarly J.Gnarly Jargon: Before you walk in make up your mind to eat inside this awesome place. Mexican scramble and root beer float = yum!

Michelle S.Michelle Starkey: Try the artisanal root beer float, it's actually to die for. And the matzo ball soup is AMAZING - soooo good.

ElevenEleven: Unlock our special!!!!!!!

Margie's Candies is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

4. Margie's Candies

8.5
1813 W Montrose Ave (at N Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · North Center · 52 tips and reviews

Chanelle B.Chanelle Bernt: The rootbeer float is amazing!

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Old style sweetshop with very good prices! Best valued ice cream I’ve ever had- a huge, I mean huge! scoop for $3 topped with a delicate & sweet wafer. Phot shows half of the ‘scoop’ 😋

Amy G.Amy Graff: The chocolate shakes are amazing in a totally different way than Wiener's Circle.

Island Party Hut is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

5. Island Party Hut

7.9
355 E Riverwalk S (btwn Lake Shore Dr & Columbus Dr), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Near East Side · 14 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Great drinks!! And surprisingly good food!! Mai tais and not your fathers root beer float!

Wednesday Q.Wednesday Quansah: It's so nice to just chill by the riverfront at a picnic table with a friend, enjoying the beautiful views and adult beverages.

Heba-I-amHeba-I-am: Super chill, friendly staff and atmosphere! The big kahuna burger was good (nothing special tbh). I loved the painkiller cocktail over there. Perfect for a casual hangout. I definitely would go again

Guaranteed Rate Field is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

6. Guaranteed Rate Field

8.7
333 W 35th St (at Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Armour Square · 299 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Rhodes: Best food is the polish and the root beer float.

Derrick H.Derrick Halpin: Hungry? Grab a Cuban sandwich. Thirsty? Grab a 312 from the Goose Island patio on the right field concourse. Want your mind blown? Get the root beer float. Enjoy the fireworks after White Sox dingers!

Matt L.Matt Lindner: The Cuban Comet sandwich on the 100 level is a must have. So good

Kilwins is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

7. Kilwins

7.5
5226 S Harper Ave (53rd St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Hyde Park · 28 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: Root beer float: good but not worth $6.

Mona ✨.Mona ✨: Great service and delish goodies! Fudge is fantastic!

Ramel W.Ramel Werner: Try anything dark chocolate.. #ThankMeLater

The Crossroads Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

8. The Crossroads Bar & Grill

8.2
1120 W Madison St (at May St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near West Side · 48 tips and reviews

Curtis H.Curtis Hiller: They (sometimes) have rootbeer floats. Yahtzee.

Linda F.Linda Felter: Try the pulled pork on a pretzel roll with curly fries. 👍🏼 can't go wrong with the wings either.

Evan L.Evan Lukaske: This bar no longer has the carrot cake that everyone in the tips section raves about. Also, I'm pretty sure all the waitresses are on meth.

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

9. Shake Shack

8.5
66 E Ohio St (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Near North Side · 132 tips and reviews

Julie K.Julie K: Great burgers. My son loved the root beer float. Kids loved this place.

Adam V.Adam V: The cheeseburger is delicious and goes well with one of their shakes. Amazing all around.

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: Fellow burger-loving friends, you will have a tough time finding a superior sub-$5 fast-food cheeseburger in Chicago than the one served here. I do proclaim this one of the city's greatest patties. Read more.

Marshall's Landing is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

10. Marshall's Landing

8.5
222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 8 tips and reviews

Maya J.Maya Jimenez 😬: Super cute spot with free wifi and delicious local coffee.

JRyan G.JRyan Gillette: Good menu and friendly staff

Kevin M.Kevin McKay: Artichoke fritters

Scooter's Frozen Custard is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

11. Scooter's Frozen Custard

9.1
1658 W Belmont Ave (at Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 60 tips and reviews

Jim A.Jim August: Love the PB&J Crete! Totally yummy!!!

Amanda R.Amanda Ruzin: Get the concrete of the month; they're always good.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Order a Boston shake, and quiver in awe as the towering milkshake topped with hot fudge and whipped cream is handed over.

Zanzibar Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

12. Zanzibar Cafe

7.3
1036 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Edgewater Beach · 35 tips and reviews

Quinne J.Quinne James: The root beer float ice cream is awesome.

Ryan M.Ryan McGillen: You guys, yippy skippy ice cream was the best. Peanut butter ice cream with salted carmel and chocolate covered pretzels. Holy god!

CJ U.CJ Urban: Vegan Friendly options available. Try the Raspberry Nebula Soy Ice Cream. It has slivers of dark chocolate.

Edelweiss German/American Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

13. Edelweiss German/American Restaurant

8.6
7650 W Irving Park Rd (at Overhill Ave.), Norridge, IL
German Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Edelweiss German/American RestaurantEdelweiss German/American Restaurant: DAILY LENT LUNCH SPECIAL: Two Grilled Tilapia Tacos with coleslaw, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and guacamole all nestled in corn tortillas served with coleslaw and homemade Cajun potato chips $8.95

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: When the urge for a few steins, a heaping platter of sausages, and crispy-skinned roast duck strikes, this Teutonic stalwart and its oompah band await. Read more.

Therese K.Therese Kono: Simply the BEST! PROST!

Janson's Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

14. Janson's Drive-In

8.5
9900 S Western Ave (at W 99th St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Beverly · 15 tips and reviews

DA M.DA MAYOR: Better than fast food and well worth the extra dollar or two over the chains. Terrific service.

CheapismCheapism: Grab shakes and hot dogs at this drive-in with lots of outdoor eating space. Grilled cheese sandwiches for $1.79, chili cheese dogs for $1.99. Wash it all down with the famous banana milkshakes. Read more.

LaTisha H.LaTisha Haygood: Chocolate shake and Chicago style hotdog

RJ Grunts is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

15. RJ Grunts

7.8
2056 N Lincoln Park W (at Dickens Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 101 tips and reviews

ShopTRACY B.ShopTRACY BURTON: the original salad bar rocks! BEST rootbeer floats!

Emily E.Emily Esmail: Go for the salad bar. Burgers are great too. It's a little cramped but fun atmosphere. Great place to go before or after zoo

Lettuce Entertain YouLettuce Entertain You: Get rewarded at RJ Grunts! Earn points on every purchase toward meals, trips & wine. Ask your server about the Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club! Read more.