The Scoop on Ice Cream

Updated: June 12, 2007

Whether it's in a cup or a cone, hand-cranked or soft serve, ice cream makes the perfect frosty remedy for lukewarm moods. Here are some places where the ice cream is so good, you'll be screaming for more.

On this page:Creams of the Crop, More Delectable Desserts.

Creams of the Crop

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy
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    101 S Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (map)

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Treats Frozen Desserts
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    2224 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Scooter's Frozen Custard
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    1658 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Margie's Candies
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    1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

    This authentic ice cream parlor and candy shop's biggest draw is its old-fashioned novelty.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lindy's Chili Inc
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    3689 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 (map)

    It's two favorites in one at this laid-back South Side chili and ice cream emporium.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Caffe Gelato
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    2034 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bobtail Soda Fountain
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    2951 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

More Delectable Desserts

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
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    1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  2. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rolf's Patisserie Inc
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    4343 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (map)