The 100 top-rated ice cream / shakes in Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
Brown butter almond brittle delights with its buttery flavor, crunchy almond bits, and perfect balance of sweetness in a creamy texture.
Creamy, rich pistachio gelato made with real Sicilian pistachios impresses with its smooth texture and balanced flavor.
Homemade ice cream with unique tropical flavors like guava and soursop, served fresh and creamy, impresses everyone.
Rich, creamy gelato with unique flavors like Mango Lassi and Burnt Butter Vanilla impresses with its freshness and smooth texture.
Wildberry lavender offers a creamy texture with sweet berry notes and a subtle hint of lavender, perfectly balanced and refreshing.
Brambleberry Crisp features creamy vanilla ice cream blended with tart berry jam and crunchy oat pieces, creating a delightful dessert experience.
Creamy and unique flavors made from 100% real ingredients impress many, making it a favorite ice cream spot.
Brambleberry Crisp features a delightful blend of fresh berries and chunks of oatmeal cookie, praised for its perfect balance of sweetness.
Vaca's vegan ice cream is praised for its rich, creamy texture, unique flavors like strawberry olive oil, and delicious toppings.
Incredibly creamy and rich vegan ice cream with a variety of exciting flavors, including seasonal options like Earl Grey and Moosetracks.
The ice cream is delicious, rich, and creamy, with generous portions that everyone raved about at events.
Creamy vanilla ice cream layered with sweet-tart brambleberry jam and crunchy oat streusel creates a pie-like indulgence that delights.
Unique and delicious ice cream flavors, including sweet potato with toasted marshmallow, paired with freshly made waffle cones, earn rave reviews.
The turtle sundae features huge scoops of creamy ice cream topped with rich hot fudge, homemade caramel, and whipped cream.
Smooth and creamy rolled ice cream with fresh toppings and fun flavor combinations keeps customers coming back for more.
Creamy, flavorful ice cream with a wide variety of options, including unique weekly flavors and generous portions, delights all.
Homemade ice cream offers a variety of delicious flavors, praised for its quality and generous scoops.
The ice cream features unique flavors like coffee Oreo and apple pie, complemented by a delightful malt ball surprise.
The sundaes feature generous scoops of fresh ice cream, topped with homemade hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.
Delicious homemade ice cream with unique flavors like chocolate swirl and mini peanut butter cups, praised for its freshness and quality.
Creative, rich flavors with perfectly creamy texture and generous mix-ins make this ice cream a favorite among locals.
The hot fudge sundae features generous scoops of ice cream topped with rich homemade fudge, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.
Creamy ice cream with unique flavors like goat cheese and sweet corn, served in delicious waffle cones, receives rave reviews.
Delicious ice cream with unique flavors and plenty of customization options, praised for its fast service and fun experience.
Creative flavors like peanut butter potato chip and rich, delicious ice cream make this local shop a must-visit.
The ice cream sundae features generous portions of creamy ice cream topped with rich homemade hot fudge, whipped cream, and nuts.
Goat cheese cashew caramel combines sweet caramel with subtle goat cheese and crunchy cashews, creating a uniquely delicious flavor.
Creamy ice cream with a wide array of unique flavors, served in delicious waffle bowls, delights customers every visit.
Creamy, not overly sweet vegan ice cream with unique seasonal flavors and in-house made waffle cones earns rave reviews.
Bartleby's offers a delightful variety of creative and classic ice cream flavors, including vegan options, in a charming atmosphere.
Creamy ice cream with unique flavors like Orange Blossom Chiffon and gooey butter cake, served in freshly made waffle cones.
Homemade ice cream served in generous portions, with rich hot fudge and unique toppings, delights customers of all ages.
Smooth and creamy ice cream with unique flavors and delicious waffle cones, making it a favorite for many.
Smooth and creamy ice cream, along with refreshing Italian ice, has made this local spot a beloved summer favorite.
Cookie Monster combines cookie dough and Oreos in a smooth, bright blue ice cream that leaves a fun blue tongue.
Creamy banana pudding ice cream features chunks of sweet nilla wafers, delivering rich flavor and satisfying sweetness in every bite.
Rich, flavorful ice cream with unique options like Elephant Tracks and peppermint chunks, served in generous portions and delightful cones.
Brown butter almond brittle impresses with its rich flavor and creamy texture, complemented by crunchy almond pieces and a waffle cone.
Scooter's ice cream, known for its fresh flavors and creative daily specials, is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Passion fruit ice cream is praised for its creamy texture, natural flavors, and balanced sweetness, making it a standout choice.
Rich, creamy ice cream bursting with flavor pairs perfectly with warm, fluffy waffles, making it a must-try dessert spot.
Creamy ice cream paired with warm, flavorful cookies creates a deliciously satisfying experience that keeps customers coming back.
Unique flavors like lychee and mango sticky rice, along with smooth soft serve, create a delightful ice cream experience.
Smooth and creamy vegan soft serve delights with rotating seasonal flavors like sweet corn and warm blueberry crumble, served in waffle cones.
Delicious ice cream with creative flavors like mint and pistachio, complemented by friendly service and a variety of toppings.
Creamy, flavorful ice cream with unique layered options like the Rainbow Cone delights visitors, who also appreciate the friendly service.
Creamy ice cream with unique flavors like olive oil and sweet corn impresses, while generous portions and rotating options delight.
Chicago Pothole offers a rich chocolate base with fudge chunks and peanut butter cups, making it a decadent treat.
Creamy, homemade ice cream served in large portions with a nostalgic atmosphere and a wide variety of flavors.
The goat cheese cashew caramel gelato impresses with its creamy texture and a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors.
The turtle sundae impresses with generous hot fudge, smooth caramel, and large scoops of flavorful ice cream, served in a fun bowl.
The trio gelato combines rich peanut butter, dulce de leche, and hazelnut flavors, praised for its creamy texture and balanced taste.
Silky smooth gelato with unique flavors like goat cheese caramel and Mexican hot chocolate delights customers, making it a must-try.
Delicious ice cream with great mixing options and large portions, praised for its freshness and friendly service.
Wildberry lavender ice cream impresses with its creamy texture and balanced fruity floral notes, making it a standout favorite.
Rich and creamy ice cream with a fantastic variety of flavors, praised for its quality and deliciousness.
The matcha soft serve is praised for its strong flavor, creamy texture, and perfect balance of sweetness.
Creamy ice cream with rich matcha and fruity flavors delights many, making it a popular choice for dessert lovers.
Rich and creamy chocolate gelato impresses with deep cocoa flavor, reminiscent of fine chocolate mousse, and is made from fresh ingredients.