D Fruta La Vida

A blast from the past. Truly a "travel through time" experience…read more So many ice cream sundae varieties. I did not know this was even a possibility. Comically large sundaes with topics of exorbitant proportions, it is like being a kid in a candy store (quite literally in this case). Go split a sundae with your sweetheart like I did. Or, grab a few chocolates to go. Do both if you're feeling extra feisty!

We stopped by Margie's Candies with our friends today, and it was a cute little dessert spot…read moreheheheh. We ordered a vanilla & coconut waffle cone, and it was pretty good. I prefer the coconut more than vanilla. The cone was huge and cost around $12. Honestly, two people couldn't even finish it heheheh, so definitely a good size for sharing. They also have a pretty big menu with lots of different desserts and treats, so I feel like you can always find something you like. The shop itself isn't very big, but it's decorated with tons of different candies displayed around the store. It has a fun, cute, and classic candy shop feel.

Banana Split for 2

English Toffee Sundae

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Sundae

Firecakes Donuts

4.1(2k reviews)

5.2 mi•Near North Side

Delicious! Simple house made donuts, fresh espresso and hot chai were perfect. Firecakes offers…read moremultiple locations, with easy access throughout the city, open early and closing late, making it the perfect sweet treat all day long. The raspberry bold orange donut truly was fire, no premade compote here, fresh raspberry filling was a game changer. The cinnamon roll donut was decadent but totally worth it with all the walking you do as a tourist.

FireCakes Donuts in River North felt more like a quick stop-and-go donut shop than a destination…read moreworth seeking out. I wasn't particularly impressed by the selection, and the freshness of the donuts left something to be desired. The presentation also took away from the experience. Seeing donuts sitting exposed in boxes where customers can easily view them isn't particularly appealing and doesn't create the freshest visual impression. I tried the maple pecan glazed donut, which was overwhelmingly sweet. Even after just one bite, the intense sugar rush was immediate and overpowering, making it difficult to enjoy the other flavors. The vanilla donut was the better of the two--pleasantly doughy, though it still lacked the freshness I was hoping for. Overall, this was an average experience. The donuts were serviceable, but neither the selection, presentation, nor freshness gave me much reason to return.

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Vanilla Sprinkle Donut

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Java & Mug Cafe

4.5(267 reviews)

4.1 mi•North Park

On a hot sunny day, we were craving some Korean shaved ice (bingsoo). We decided to stop by Java &…read moreMug cafe after a quick google search of their menu. I was shocked to see how empty the cafe was, especially on a hot day. The quality of the bingsoo was great and really hit the spot! We ordered the injeolmi and strawberry flavors and both were very tasty! I would recommend this cafe for those looking for authentic Korean shaved ice around Chicago.

Went solely for their fruit and red bean shaved ice. The ice could've been finer (I had to chew on…read moresome larger shards of ice which wasn't pleasant), but otherwise we enjoyed it, and I was very happy to see that it had all the makings of an old school patbingsoo with both fruit and red bean, as well as mochi and ice cream, which is rare nowadays. It was pricey but enough for 2 people to share. Metered parking on a weekend evening was easy. My only complaint is that it had a strange, unpleasant smell inside (we were there in the evening during the weekend of April 25th). Also, when I came a few years ago, it had a really cozy, welcoming vibe packed with comfy couches. Now, it just looks like basic tables and plastic chairs, lacking comfort, character, and charm. I'm hoping to return to try the sweet potato latte and the other shaved ices, but I hope they do something about the smell and make the space feel more cozy and inviting.

Bingsoo/bingsu

Americano, latte, matcha croffle, black sesame croffle

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Black sesame snow bingsoo

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

3.8(421 reviews)

5.5 mi•Near North Side

•$$$

This is one of our must-go spots whenever we're in Chicago. It's right in downtown and easy to stop…read moreby when you're out walking around the city. We're big chocolate lovers, so Chocolate Lover Fudge is usually our first choice, and we really like the Mint Bliss too. They had a Dark Chocolate flavor for a limited time that we loved, and I still wish they would bring it back! It's self-service, so we usually grab our chocolate, find a spot to sit, and just enjoy the Chicago River and city views. Honestly, sitting there with some chocolate and watching the city around you is part of the experience for us. It's a simple little tradition we have whenever we're in Chicago, and we always look forward to coming back.

This is downtown Chicago, what do you expect for pricing? It's not Las Vegas on the strip, in the…read morehotel ridiculous. But it's of suffice. The only thing outrageous is the satisfactory of sweetness in each item. Okay, so I have a sweet tooth. What can I say, I love desserts. But this place is in a perfect location, within minutes of where you might be staying and with a small shop to buy their selective candy/chocolates. Their sundaes are ridiculously good. Sorry, no pictures or a college essay. But it's Ghirardelli chocolate, you can hardly go wrong. Especially if you've decided to walk through the door with the anticipation of having some form of exceptional chocolate. Enough said.

3.5 mi•North Center, Lakeview

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Hot Fudge Sundae and Hot Chocolate

Margie's Candies

4.1(657 reviews)

I had a super special date at Margie's with my 2 year old, and we had the best time ever. What I…read morelove about Margie's is that it's frozen in time. It's pretty small inside, there are only a few tables. A server comes to your table to place your order, which I feel like never happens at ice cream shops anymore! The menu is huge! There were multiple sections to banana splits, sundaes, and shakes. We decided to go with something simple. My son ordered 2 scoops of cookies n cream ice cream (with sprinkles of course) and I got moose tracks! The ice cream is the real deal. Our server was super sweet, and we were in and out of there in probably 30-45 minutes. We had the best time and will definitely be back this summer.

We heard that Margie's Candies had some seriously good sundaes, so obviously we had to check the…read moreplace out. (The fact that the joint's been around for over 100 years doesn't hurt either.) It's a small restaurant but we managed to snag a cozy table near the back. We'd already spent most of the day eating, so we decided to share the Atomic Fudge Sundae. It's a fairly enormous concoction. I found it interesting that the hot fudge was served on the side, but it's actually pretty smart because you get control how much (or how little) sauce you get. The ice cream is the highlight. It's creamy and rich, and it's got a really nice flavor, too. The hot fudge was less impressive, but that might be because I had already eaten a Ghirardelli sundae earlier in the day and their hot fudge just can't be beat. The service was super friendly and the atmosphere was kitschy and fun. It's a cool place.

2.4 mi•Wicker Park, West Town

Coco Loco sundae

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Mindy's Bakery

3.9(2.7k reviews)

On our recent trip to Chicago, we were meeting friends for Wicker Park Fest, but on one condition,…read moreand that was that we met them at Mindy's Bakery for a few treats before heading into the gates. And honestly, I think a stop here for all future visits to Wicker Park now rely on this condition being met! While the baked goods are where it is at, the smell alone was worth selling itself. After we got a few whiffs, we made out way to the counter and did the ole "Ill take that, and this, oh and that too..." and ended up with a wide variety of cookies, tarts, danishes and cakes. All of which were absolutely delightful! Out of our haul, the peanut butter cookie was the highlight for me, and the raspberry crumble bar was it for my partner. Everything in between was delish, but a few things definitely stood out! Service was stellar from entry to exit. They knew we were newbies, so they helped us pick the best of the best. The space is gorgeous, bright, welcoming and classic. They definitely let the baked goods be just as much a part of the decor as the actual artwork. Overall, I get it now...Mindy's was impressive in all the right ways and is certainly a staple for all Chicago trips in the future!

Their seasonal banana cold foam cold brew is so stinkin good! The cold foam itself is super thick…read moreso as you drink your cold brew, quite literally every single sip gets that fantastic cold foam. The bagel, croissant, and peanut butter cookie were all so good! The dough used for the bagel and croissant is so scrumptious. I opted to get the ham and cheese croissant and it was a great balance. Both Bialays are a perfect savory treat! I can't wait to come back and try more of the baked goods, especially the coffee cakes.

2.9 mi•Ukrainian Village, West Town

Banana Butterscotch Au Lait

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Twice Baked Almond Croissant

Black Dog Gelato

4.2(688 reviews)

This place is so good and always has new and innovative gelato flavors. The patio outside is so…read moreinviting to enjoy a summer gelato run. I went recently to try their new sandwiches and was mind blown by the quality of the ingredients. Will definetly be back for both gelato and sandwiches. Ps: great p

I realized it's been many years since my last review. It's still my favorite go to gelato spot…read more Small, cute ambiance. It's changed a lot the past couple years. It has gotten a larger menu with drinks & sandwiches too. More of a something for everyone vibe than before. Still have their fun flavors, cashew caramel goat cheese, but more classics now too. Lots of attentive servers ready to dish out your favorites. Day old pints on sale in the freezer with gelato pie & other goodies. Outside patio & counter seating with 3 seats available.

Blueberry French Toast

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Goat Cheese Cashew Caramel Seasonal Flavor @dangit.all

Scooter's Frozen Custard

4.4(696 reviews)

2.8 mi•Lakeview

Some of the best mixers and sundae's in the Midwest. Can't eat Culver's anymore after coming here…read more The small concretes are the perfect size. Recommendations include the CFNBC concrete **sub caramel for peanut butter** and the Worms 'N Dirt sundae with chocolate custard (nostalgic and actually delicious). Love this spot!

Amazing concrete sundaes. I forgot what we got but went to the ordering area on the side and had…read moreour icecream in less than 15 on a busy Sunday night! Will definitely be coming back for a quick icecream in the area.

2.6 mi•Wicker Park, West Town

Concrete

Mocha Snicker Madness and Trail Mix Concretes

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PB&J Concrete regular

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

4.6(760 reviews)

(4.5) ~ Very Good Overall ice Cream Shop…read more MENU: ** Standard: 1/2 scoop of Campfire S'Mores + 1/2 scoop of Buttercream Birthday Cake on their "exclusive" Buttercrisp Waffle Cone = (4.5) Very Tasty!

I love Jeni's. It always smells amazing in here. I'm not a huge ice cream fan, but if I'm gonna eat…read moreice cream, I'll go to Jeni's. It's always fun to check out their new unique flavors. Don't be afraid to ask for samples to help you decide out of all the delicious flavors! I went with two flavors because I couldn't pick between the two: queen charlotte sponge cake and frosted sugar cookie. I love cake batter/flavored ice cream, ice cream with cake chunks, and fruit ice cream, so both flavors were perfect for me. The frosted sugar cookie tasted like cream cheese frosting and the queen charlotte tasted like very sweet raspberry and had cake chunks. So delicious.

Peppermint Patty (v) and Banana Bread Pudding (v)

Salted Licorice and Bombastix

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Lots of flavors to try

26th Street Sugar Shack

4.3(252 reviews)

6.8 mi•Bridgeport

I ordered the butter pecan ice cream on a waffle cone, and it was absolutely delicious! The ice…read morecream was rich, creamy, and full of flavor, and the waffle cone was perfectly crunchy. The flavor of the cone complemented the butter pecan ice cream so well--it was the perfect combination! There's normally a wait, but on this particular day, I walked right up and was greeted with a smile. The friendly service made the experience even better. I truly enjoyed my visit and will definitely be back!

I think I have to give this place another chance. I got the red velvet funnel cake which came with…read morecream cheese icing and it was huge for $8. That's a great price compared to what you have to pay at a fair. The only problem was that the flavor seemed a little off. Or the texture. I'm not completely sure. I have to come back and try something else. They have a ton of options and at very reasonable prices. I'm gonna try and come back and maybe try a normal funnel cake next time I'm in the neighborhood.

26th Street Sugar Shack . 630 W 26th St, Chicago, IL Ice Cream Milk Shakes Italian Ice Famous Funnel Cake Sundae . Cool!

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Kai S.

7 years ago

The got a corn on a cup it was very good , we also got fruit with yogurt and other toppings like pecans , granola , peanuts that also was very good The service is very slow even do we were the only customers at the time . The corn took about 10 minutes . We were not an a hurry so I guess we just waited ... Other than that I do. Recommended read more

Brandon V.

8 years ago

I love the empanadas and ice cream, even though prices are a little higher compared with similar business. The reason why I am giving 3 stars is because they need to improve the customer service since I have to wait so long to get my order ready! read more

Jacob G.

7 years ago

We like getting the corn on a cup woth everything on it its very good. Yougurt with fruit, icecream. I recently tried their queso arepa is very good The service is kind of slow. They can take a very ling time to mskr your food read more

Donald M. J.

6 years ago

Their funnel cake is to die for , I order for pick up it was very crispy, with ice cream and syrup ,nuts delicious We also like getting ice cream and fruits with yogurt, it's just what I need to survive this quarantine:) read more

Adam W.

7 years ago

We love it here. Very clean Icecream is very good my favorite is ron con pasas. Elote on a cup is so good. Cheetos con queso. Fruta con yogurt you must try Totally recommend it. They close late. read more

Yesenia A.

8 years ago

Seriously overpriced juice. I was charged $6 for a small size freshly squeezed juice. That's insane. I can get a full bottle of freshly squeezed juice at Marianos for $4. Ridiculous... read more

Moritz A.

9 years ago

Deliciosas empanadas colombianas. Rico café arepas. Los helados estan de ataque super. Buenos Rivas mangonadas sándwich cubano tremendo y esa carne asada. Espectacular. Enjoy read more

Deyanira D.

9 years ago

Oh oh and oh. this is one of our favorites. You have to try their walnut yogurt with bananas and strawberries. Such a healthy snack compared to what's out there. read more

Maria J.

9 years ago

the food is okay, but they should get more workers. I had to wait for a long time. but the their snacks are really good

Diane O.

7 years ago

Delicious!! We absolutely love this place. They are so friendly when you walk in and treat you how you should be.

Raven Q.

7 years ago

The waitress service is very nice and they are always happy.

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