Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

1. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
3637 N Clark St (at W Patterson Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Wrigleyville · 5 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: The waffle cones are a little salty. So good!

Lexie B.Lexie Barella: Gooey butter cake ice cream!

Tana B.Tana Babcock: Great location next to Wrigley is about double the size of the Southport location - so plenty of people to help you taste all the flavors! Cool ballpark decor/theme going on inside too!

The Original Rainbow Cone is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

2. The Original Rainbow Cone

9.3
9233 S Western Ave (at 92nd Pl), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Beverly · 51 tips and reviews

LadyAnn G.LadyAnn Gee: I’m original cone is excellent and so is their, Palmer house ice cream

Maribeth R.Maribeth Ratajczyk: 85yrs in business. Must get all 5 flavors! "Original Rainbow Cone"

Tasting TableTasting Table: Go with the classic Rainbow Cone--a stack of chocolate, strawberry, pistachio, orange sherbet and Palmer House! Read more.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

3. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
3404 N Southport Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 78 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: You really can't go wrong, though pricey. Askinosie chocolate, sweet potato with toasted marshmallow, peak Riesling sorbet, goat cheese and cherry.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Extra creamy and creatively flavored, Jeni's has a remarkably ability to make other ice cream seem one dimensional—like it's missing something.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The sweet corn and black raspberry ice cream at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk

Black Dog Gelato is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

4. Black Dog Gelato

9.2
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews

Molly S.Molly Schau: Goat Cheese Carmel Cashew and Avocado Cinnamon- DELCIOUS!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the gianduja gelato from our 100 Best list: Every flavor, every time, Jessie Oloroso kills it. But when her shop is out of this knee-bucklingly rich chocolate-hazelnut flavor, it nearly kills us.

Kelly C.Kelly Carlson 😷: Outstanding!!!!!!

Scooter's Frozen Custard is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

5. Scooter's Frozen Custard

9.2
1658 W Belmont Ave (at Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 60 tips and reviews

Jose R.Jose Rumbo: Best ice cream in Chicago. Go for the CFNBC (Carmen Fudge Nut Brownie Chip)

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.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

6. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.2
1505 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews

Chanel L.Chanel Luu: Gotta get the frose. Wildberry lavender and ricotta toast make a great pair.

ChicagoistChicagoist: There are too many choices to try in just one visit, including Pistachio and Honey, Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso, Goat Cheese and Cherries and even a Riesling Poached Pear Sorbet. Read more.

Jonathan F.Jonathan Ferrera: Even on weekday nights, the line will extend well outside the door. So be prepared for a wait that is more than worth it.

Miko's Italian Ice is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

7. Miko's Italian Ice

9.0
2236 N Sacramento Ave (at Lyndale St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 23 tips and reviews

KateKate: So delicious! Mango and lemon were light and perfect for a hot, summer day!

Jennifer K.Jennifer K: Go to Miko's and mix your Italian ice. Green tea and Passion Fruit, Mango and Coconut, Banana Chocolate Chip and Strawberry...you get the picture.

Roberto F.Roberto Flores: Always go for a combo

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

8. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

8.7
5337 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Edgebrook · 31 tips and reviews

Etaper S.Etaper Scott: Great place for the family. Anything you get is subject to be good. They let you sample Everything

Lina G.Lina Gonzo: Top choice for Mother/Son date!

Cliff M.Cliff McReynolds: The zanzibar chocolate is WONDERFUL!

Cone Gourmet Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

9. Cone Gourmet Ice Cream

8.7
1047 W Madison St (btwn Morgan St & Aberdeen St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Near West Side · 34 tips and reviews

Tony D.Tony Dmartino: Hair of the Dog Sunday. $8.50. One scoop each of Guinness baileys and Jameson ice cream with choc sauce. Awesome. Quiet outdoor area on the side with lots of seating too

ThrillistThrillist: There’s this Hair of the Dog sundae with Guinness, Baileys & Jameson ice cream covered in chocolate syrup and with crumbled Cadbury flake sprinkled on top. Read more.

Shanlie Ann 🍃 @.Shanlie Ann 🍃 @chi_shan: Guinness, Cake Batter and Shortbread! Slainte! Next time Jameson:)*

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

10. 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

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!

Erik D.Erik Didriksen: Ken and Luke are great!

Pretty Cool Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

11. Pretty Cool Ice Cream

8.6
2353 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 9 tips and reviews

Zack G.Zack Gilbert: Amazing new ice cream shop. Super fun flavors.

Lanny F.Lanny Fiorillo: Prepackaged popsicles on stick for the most part

Julianne O.Julianne Olivieri: Their ice cream pops that are pie-inspired graham cracker combined are incredible!!! Also awesome vegan pops

Sugar Shack is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

12. Sugar Shack

8.5
630 W 26th St, Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Bridgeport · 25 tips and reviews

Quernzy SocialQuernzy Social: Yummy ice cream goodness! So many sundae options.

Denise Y.Denise Young: Funnel cake sundaes and soft serve hits the spot in the summer

Doris Mischell T.Doris Mischell Tyler-Stratton: Everything

The Sweet Oasis II is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

13. The Sweet Oasis II

8.5
7549 W Montrose Ave (Oriole), Norridge, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 7 tips and reviews

Ana A.Ana Arrendale: Please be patient when you go there, they hustle like I’ve never seen. The customer service is great and they really do have the best ice cream!! Even w long lines, the wait is worth it.

Tracey A.Tracey Avis Johansen: DeLicious as always! !

Tee P.Tee Pan: German chocolate cake

Margie's Candies is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

14. Margie's Candies

8.9
1960 N Western Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 93 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa W: Coco Loco is so good. If you like coconut, go for it. But I get it with cheesecake ice cream :)

DoraDora: This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Wc M.Wc M: The Beatles ate here!

Cold Stone Creamery is one of The 15 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Chicago.

15. Cold Stone Creamery

8.4
1316 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · University Village - Little Italy · 13 tips and reviews

Trish N.Trish Nesbitt: A delicious assortment of goodies! Try one of their "Hot Stone" desserts, you won't be disappointed!

Kendra T.Kendra Torres: Add a brownie to your ice cream, make it taste great.

Jamie M.Jamie Marshall: Birthday cake remix!!!!!