DESSERT

Gordo’s

$ | Edgewater + Printers’ Row

Handcrafted ice cream bar and paleta shop.

Sweet Mandy B’s

$$ | Lincoln Park

Bakeshop for old fashioned treats from cupcakes and pies to cookies and breakfast bites.

Summer House

$$ | Lincoln Park

Sunny restaurant serving New American grub, tropical drinks and more in an airy space with an atrium.

Margies

$ | Logan Square + Ravenswood

Iconic 1920s ice cream parlor + candy counter in a cozy space with nostalgic decor.

Bang Bang Pie

$ | Logan Square + Ravenswood

Rustic bakery with a rotating menu of homemade sweet and savory pies + biscuits.

Xurro Factory

$$ | Pilsen + Navy Pier + Logan Square

Hip sandwich joint, part of a local chain offering gourmet options with global influences.

Firecake Donuts

$ | River North + Lincoln Park + The Loop

A creative roster of donuts and coffee drinks in a counter-serve setting.

Gilt Bar

$$ | River North

Upscale bar and lounge with vintage library decor serving an American menu.

Do-Rite

$ | The Loop + West Loop + Streeterville + Wrigleyville

Chef-owned counter for donuts in unusual flavors plus fried chicken sandwiches + coffee.

BomboBar

$$ | West Loop

Donuts with sundae style toppings, plus gelato and coffee.

Formento’s

$$$ | West Loop

Hearty, classic Italian fare served in a spacious setting with a lengthy wine list.

Jeni’s Ice Cream

$$ | Wicker Park + Wrigleyville + West Loop + Southport + Armitage + Old Town

Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream + frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.

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