{"id":16907,"date":"2017-05-23T15:51:45","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T20:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=16907"},"modified":"2017-05-23T15:53:49","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T20:53:49","slug":"ice-cream-shops-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/ice-cream-shops-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ice Cream Shops Keeping Chicago Cool This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There\u2019s no better sweet treat during summertime than ice cream. When the sun is out and temperatures climb higher, warm desserts just can\u2019t compete. So when you\u2019re looking for a way to cool off this summer, these five ice cream shops have got you covered. From adorable, old-timey parlors to modern shops with one-of-a-kind flavors, Chicago has a lot to offer when it comes to grabbing a frozen treat.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.georgesicecreamandsweets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">George\u2019s Ice Cream and Sweets<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16918\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10258263_10152100713791152_4989916724251752967_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16918\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10258263_10152100713791152_4989916724251752967_o-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"ice cream\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10258263_10152100713791152_4989916724251752967_o-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10258263_10152100713791152_4989916724251752967_o-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10258263_10152100713791152_4989916724251752967_o-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10258263_10152100713791152_4989916724251752967_o-1300x779.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10258263_10152100713791152_4989916724251752967_o.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/georgesicecreamandsweets\/\" target=\"_blank\">George&#8217;s Ice Cream and Sweets via Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This friendly and fun Andersonville shop thrives on family values and delicious desserts. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.georgesicecreamandsweets.com\/homepage\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\">George\u2019s <\/a>brings their rich and creamy ice cream in from Madison, WI\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chocolateshoppeicecream.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chocolate Shoppe<\/a>. More than 100 flavors rotate daily, with 32 flavors high in buttermilk and made with pure cane sugar and natural stabilizers available each day. Dairy-free offerings include flavors like Espresso Oreo and Butter Pecan; no plain vanilla required for vegans and the lactose-avoidant. The shop\u2019s family-friendly vibe and great location make a trip to George\u2019s a great addition to an afternoon exploring Andersonville\u2019s stores and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lickitysplitchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lickity Split<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16913\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16913\" style=\"width: 638px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1607020_916159055115979_2266727725554403681_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16913\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1607020_916159055115979_2266727725554403681_n.jpg\" alt=\"ice cream\" width=\"638\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1607020_916159055115979_2266727725554403681_n.jpg 638w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1607020_916159055115979_2266727725554403681_n-600x688.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1607020_916159055115979_2266727725554403681_n-261x300.jpg 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LickitySplitChicago\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lickity Split via Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Nothing is cuter than this retro sweets shop.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lickitysplitchicago.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lickity Split<\/a> serves up delicious, thick frozen custard in more than a dozen flavors, with even more mix-ins you can add for a little crunch or extra flavor. Grab a seat or pull up a stool in this Edgewater shop and pair your custard with a soda or one of Lickity Split\u2019s other sweet treats.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobtailicecream.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bobtail Ice Cream Company<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16915\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16915\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10838224_10153254833696740_1982473396244477744_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16915\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10838224_10153254833696740_1982473396244477744_o-1024x749.jpg\" alt=\"ice cream\" width=\"1024\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10838224_10153254833696740_1982473396244477744_o-1024x749.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10838224_10153254833696740_1982473396244477744_o-600x439.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10838224_10153254833696740_1982473396244477744_o-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10838224_10153254833696740_1982473396244477744_o.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BobtailIceCream\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bobtail Ice Cream Company via Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobtailicecream.com\" target=\"_blank\">Bobtail<\/a> strives to bring a small-town feel to the city with its homey shop. Inspired by his grandfather, who once sold ice cream door-to-door in his Ohio town, Jeff Wilcoxon and his partner Chris Hill bring ice cream made with quality ingredients to their five Chicago area shops. Their shakes, sundaes, and floats give you plenty of ways to enjoy the cold and creamy taste of the only truly homemade ice cream in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jenis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jeni\u2019s Splendid Ice Creams<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16914\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18192588_10158734468435492_3590091830364390127_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16914\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18192588_10158734468435492_3590091830364390127_o-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"ice cream\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18192588_10158734468435492_3590091830364390127_o-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18192588_10158734468435492_3590091830364390127_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18192588_10158734468435492_3590091830364390127_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18192588_10158734468435492_3590091830364390127_o-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18192588_10158734468435492_3590091830364390127_o-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18192588_10158734468435492_3590091830364390127_o.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JenisIceCreams\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jeni&#8217;s via Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Ice cream from <a href=\"https:\/\/jenis.com\" target=\"_blank\">Jeni\u2019s<\/a> truly is splendid. With flavors like classic salted caramel and the fabulous brambleberry crisp, Jeni\u2019s is practically irresistible. Small scoop sizes make it easy to mix and match as many as three flavors in a single bowl. Three Chicago locations on Milwaukee, Southport, and Armitage\u00a0make it easy to find a location near you. Bright, modern d\u00e9cor make these shops cheerful and relaxing, perfect for hanging out on a hot afternoon. And if you\u2019re sad to go when you\u2019ve finished your scoops, there\u2019s good news. Jeni\u2019s offers pints of select flavors that you can purchase and take home for later.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scoops1.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scoops Ice Cream<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16916\" style=\"width: 717px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/16708634_10154955644668490_7098484129995527305_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16916\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/16708634_10154955644668490_7098484129995527305_n.jpg\" alt=\"ice cream\" width=\"717\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/16708634_10154955644668490_7098484129995527305_n.jpg 717w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/16708634_10154955644668490_7098484129995527305_n-600x803.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/16708634_10154955644668490_7098484129995527305_n-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/scoopsicecream\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scoops via Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Ever wished your favorite coffee shop sold ice cream too? Scoops&#8217; gourmet coffee is just as well known as their\u00a0classic ice cream cones and banana splits. Balance out your sundae with a latte or keep it cool with an iced coffee. Head over to Bridgeport and make yourself comfortable in this cozy shop. Don\u2019t be afraid to stay awhile\u2014Scoops offers free wifi to customers\u2014but make sure you bring cash. Scoops does not accept credit cards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no better sweet treat during summertime than ice cream. When the sun is out and temperatures climb higher, warm desserts just can\u2019t compete. 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