Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
$$ | Wicker Park + Wrigleyville + West Loop + Southport + Armitage + Old Town
Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
CFA fav: Brambleberry Crisp, Gooey Butter Cake, and Wildberry Lavendar
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Margie’s Candies
$ | Logan Square
Iconic 1920’s ice cream parlor + candy counter in a cozy space with nostalgic, time-warp decor.
CFA fav: Hot Fudge Ice Cream Sundae, Banana Split
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Maple Butter Waffles & Ice Cream
$$ | Lincoln Park
Indie dessert spot featuring freshly made waffles and ice cream where guests can indulge in unlimited free toppings. Vegan, dairy-free ice cream is also available in every flavor.
CFA fav: Cookies & Cream + Brownie Town ice cream, and Wild Berry Explosion
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26th Street Sugar Shack
$ | Bridgeport
Ice cream, Italian ice and funnel cakes served in a counter-serve space with a few outdoor seats.
CFA fav: Funnel Cake Sundae, Chocolate Chip Cookie ice cream sandwich
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Firecakes Donuts
$ | River North + Lincoln Park + The Loop
A roster of artisanal donuts + coffee drinks is available at this quaint, counter-serve spot.
CFA fav: Doughnut ice cream sandwich
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Original Rainbow Cone
$ | Navy Pier
Long-standing seasonal ice cream destination serving cones, shakes, sundaes + banana splits.
CFA fav: Rainbow Cone
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George’s Ice Cream + Sweets
$ | Andersonville
Comfy neighborhood ice cream shop serving classic + unique flavors, plus sundaes, cupcakes and coffee.
CFA fav: Hot Fudge Banana Split with Munchie Madness ice cream
tags: chocolate, dessert, donuts, froyo, gelato, ice cream, italian ice, shakes, summer, sundae, sundaes, sweets, frozen, yogurt