Best Local: Ice Cream Shops

Enjoy a cold treat from any of these Chicago and suburban locations!

Sunday, July 16th is National Ice Cream Day! Escape the heat with a cold cone, sundae or shake from these favorite Chicago ice cream parlors.

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Stop by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream for unique, custom flavors! Made with dairy from grass-pastured cows, Jeni’s ice cream features a pure buttercream body for a smooth finish. Specialty flavors include Intelligenstia black cat espresso, churro, wildberry lavender, and juniper and lemon. Come for a cone or buy a pint, only a 6 minute drive from The Belden Stratford!

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Trade ice cream for gelato at Amorino Chicago in River North! Serving authentic, traditional Italian gelato, Amorino churns their gelato daily to keep a rich, thick consistency with flavors such as dulce de leche, banana del Brasile, speculoos, and stracciatella. All gelato comes served as a flower cone! Conveniently located across the street from State & Chestnut, or only a 9 minute walk from Grand Plaza.

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Enjoy ice cream with an Irish flair at Cone Gourmet Ice Cream. The ice cream parlor features European style soft serve and hand-scooped ice cream sandwiches. Try their cookie cone or signature Shamrock flavor, soft serve with a layer of Lucky Charm cereal. Only an 11 minute walk from Arkadia Towers or a 13 minute walk from Presidential Towers.

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Try a suburban favorite, Graham’s Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream! Along with an assortment of chocolate creations, Graham’s features quality ice cream options, served in a thick waffle cone. Enjoy classics such as cookies & cream, cookie dough and rich vanilla. Only an 11 minute drive from AMLI at St. Charles!