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The Best Ice Cream in Chicago

The top rated ice cream in Chicago, based on over 80 million ratings on Beli

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Photo of pistachio, chocolate, hazelnut, hazelnut chocolate from Amorino
Photo Credit: @joycetanish
Photo of pistachio, chocolate, hazelnut, hazelnut chocolate from Amorino
Photo Credit: @joycetanish

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Chicago is home to some incredible ice cream—and these are the best of the best. See what came out on top and which of your favorites made the list.

Chicago is home to some incredible ice cream—and these are the best of the best. See what came out on top and which of your favorites made the list.

  1. 1. Annette's Italian Ice

    1. Annette's Italian Ice

    $ | Ice Cream, Dessert

    Good for: Dessert, Cash Only, Outdoor Seating

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    Photo of Ice cream from Annette's Italian Ice
    Photo Credit: @nikemp30

  2. 2. Scooter's Frozen Custard

    2. Scooter's Frozen Custard

    $ | Dessert, Ice Cream

    Good for: Dessert, Kid Friendly, Dog Friendly

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    Photo of Vibe from Scooter's Frozen Custard
    Photo Credit: @savyleeee

  3. 3. Paulo Gelato & Chocolate

    3. Paulo Gelato & Chocolate

    $$ | Gelato, Ice Cream

    Good for: Dessert, Outdoor Seating, After Work

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    Photo of Dubái Chocolqye x Ube from Paulo Gelato & Chocolate
    Photo Credit: @olewis

  4. 4. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC

    4. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC

    $$ | Ice Cream, Dessert

    Good for: Dessert, Atmosphere, Kid Friendly

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    Photo of Custard from Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC
    Photo Credit: @forksandflights

  5. 5. Margie's Candies

    5. Margie's Candies

    $$ | Ice Cream

    Good for: Dessert, Atmosphere, Large Portions

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    Photo of Banana Ice Cream from Margie's Candies
    Photo Credit: @arnavc32

  6. 6. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    6. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    $$ | Ice Cream

    Good for: Dessert, Walk-ins, Quick Bite

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    Photo of coffee, brambleberry crisp, gooey butter cake from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
    Photo Credit: @henry_nguyen

  7. 7. Brothers Creamery Frozen Custard

    7. Brothers Creamery Frozen Custard

    $$ | Ice Cream

    Good for: Dessert, Large Portions, Quick Bite

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    Photo of Reese's concrete from Brothers Creamery Frozen Custard
    Photo Credit: @mmarcero

  8. 8. Black Dog Gelato

    8. Black Dog Gelato

    $ | Dessert, Ice Cream

    Good for: Dessert, Outdoor Seating

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    Photo of Gelato Flight -Old Fashioned, Malted Vanilla Pretzel, Hazelnut Crunch, Lemon Passionfruit from Black Dog Gelato
    Photo Credit: @dinewithcaroline

  9. 9. Amorino

    9. Amorino

    $$$ | Gelato, Italian

    Good for: Dessert, Quick Bite, After Work

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    Photo of pistachio, chocolate, hazelnut, hazelnut chocolate from Amorino
    Photo Credit: @joycetanish

  10. 10. La Michoacana Premium

    10. La Michoacana Premium

    $ | Mexican, Ice Cream

    Good for: Dessert

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    Photo of mangonada from La Michoacana Premium
    Photo Credit: @astorybook

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