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

Janell R.Janell Reynolds: The ice cream and the flavors were unique and rich! Nice atmosphere filled with the sweet smell of ice cream,fresh waffle cones and fun!

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

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

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

DanaDana: I must-go!! But you have to get the famous Rainbow Cone it's a delicious "rainbow" of 5 different ice cream flavours! So yummy :)

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

Le J.Le Jordan: Definitely the best ice cream I've ever tasted! They let us try every flavor before we picked!

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

Aaron K.Aaron Keefner: This place is the best! Turkish coffee and blood orange sorbet are amazing!

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!!!!!!

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

5. 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

Maike P.Maike Plotnik: It's great and they even make their corns by themselves! You can taste each flavour / it's worth the waiting and the price!

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.

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

6. Scooter's Frozen Custard

9.1
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.

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

Maya J.Maya Jimenez 😬: Coconut is the best flavor! Not too sweet.

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

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

8. 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

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Awesome and classic ice cream parlor. Traditional flavors served up in a cool atmosphere.

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!

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

9. 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

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

10. 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

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

11. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

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

Christopher F.Christopher Flecha: Great Place! LOVE IT!!!! Great Vibe! GREAT CUSTOMER SEVICE!!!

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

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

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

12. Cold Stone Creamery

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

AngelinaAngelina: Love the ice cream! Conveniently located a block away from UIC!

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

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

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

13. Margie's Candies

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

Burt B.Burt Blanchard: Excellent walk back in time. The food is good; the desserts great! Must try their turtles and NY cherry ice cream.

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

Wc M.Wc M: The Beatles ate here!

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

14. Cone Gourmet Ice Cream

8.4
1047 W Madison St (btwn Morgan St & Aberdeen St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Near West Side · 34 tips and reviews

Meghan S.Meghan Spork: Great ice cream, from some very nice people! You can get the Irish trifecta/Irish car bomb of ice cream with Guinness, Jameson and Baileys ice cream. Nothing like it in the west loop.

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.

15. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC

8.7
7000 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · West Ridge · 4 tips and reviews

Stephanie C.Stephanie Cianchetti: I love the chocolate frozen custard with marshmallow creme on top! Employees are very friendly. Store is cute and has a warm welcoming feel.

GloriaGloria: Delicious Mocha ☕️ and a peanut butter blowout a must! Not together 😆😋

Anthony C.Anthony Castro: Try the Crazy Cake Concrete with a red velvet cupcake! Rainbow sprinkles on top!