Following is a list of the top ice cream shops in Chicago. Keep in mind that the prices and hours can change at any time. If your favorite ice cream shop is not listed you can add it below the article in the comments section.
1. Margie’s Candies is located at 1960 North Western Avenue, Chicago Illinois 60647. The telephone number is 773-384-1035. The regular hours are Sunday through Thursday from 9:00am until 12:00am, Friday through Saturday from 9:00am until 1:00am. This is a cute little shop and they serve great tasting ice cream. The ice cream is homemade and they also have root beer floats that taste great. The price is average and they have one of the largest Sundae’s you have ever seen.
2. Original Rainbow Cone is located at 9233 South Western Avenue Chicago Illinois 60620. The telephone number is 773-238-7075. They are open daily from 11:00am until 10:00pm. They have the very popular rainbow cone and have a nice variety of ice cream flavors to choose from. They are open year round at this location but they do close earlier during the non summer months. The price is average and the staff is nice.
3. Lindy’s Chili & Gertie’s Ice Cream is located at 3689 South Archer Avenue Chicago Illinois. The telephone number is 773-927-7807. Their regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 10:30am until 10:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 10:30am until 11:00pm,and Sunday from 12:00am until 10:00pm. Not only do they have great tasting ice cream sundae but they have some amazing chili to go with it. You may think that chili and ice cream is a weird combination but it is the perfect lunchtime treat for a hot summers day. The price is average and the staff is very nice.
4. Sweet Occasions & More is located at 5306 North Clark Street Chicago Illinois. The telephone number is 773-275-5190. They are open Sunday through Thursday from 6:30am until 9:00pm, and Friday through Saturday form 6:30am until 10:00pm. In addition to their ice cream cones in a variety of flavors they also have nice gifts baskets that you can purchase. The average price of their ice cream sundaes ranges from $6.99 to $7.99. For the regular old fashion ice cream and smoothies you can expect to pay from $1.75 to $5.25. Keep in mind that the prices can change at any time.
5.Bobtail Soda Fountain is located at 2951 North Broadway Street Chicago Illinois. The telephone number is 773-880-7372. They have a variety of flavors to choose from and they even allow you to create your own. The regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00am until 11:00pm, Friday from 7:00am until 12:00am, and Saturday from 8:00am until 12:00am. They are also open on Sunday from 8:00am until 11:00pm. The décor is your basic neighborhood ice cream shop and they have a nice variety of flavors and cool refreshing drinks for you to choose from.
