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The best ice cream in Chicago
Start with Margie’s Candies in Bucktown, Black Dog Gelato in Ukrainian Village and Pretty Cool Ice Cream in Logan Square. Here are all 5, with why each one is worth it.
- Margie’s CandiesBucktown · Ice cream
Nostalgic ice cream parlor celebrated for oversized sundaes and hot fudge.
- Black Dog GelatoUkrainian Village · Gelato
Artisan gelato specialist combining silky textures with unconventional flavor combinations.
- Pretty Cool Ice CreamLogan Square · Ice cream
Creative frozen treats and ice cream bars offer a playful alternative to conventional scoops.
- Scooter’s Frozen CustardLakeview · Frozen custard
Longtime neighborhood favorite making dense, velvety frozen custard fresh in the shop.
- The Original Rainbow ConeBeverly · Ice cream
Chicago icon serving its distinctive stack of five sliced ice cream and sherbet flavors.
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Where is the best ice cream in Chicago?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Margie’s Candies (Bucktown), Black Dog Gelato (Ukrainian Village) and Pretty Cool Ice Cream (Logan Square). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Chicago: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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