Over 2 years, I discovered this place and absolutely loved it. But now, it's a complete let down. Gelato is not kept cold enough that it's melted right when they hand it to you. Customer service has gone down too. The decorations are the same, nothing too crazy. Thus, changing my rating. read more

Amazing, incredible, unbelievable ice cream, I rarely leave reviews. And I've had lots of different types, styles and flavors of ice cream. And I can't get enough of this place. This has to be the best ice cream spot in Chicago. Service is always friendly. And ice cream is always consistent. Consistently good. read more

The gelato is so scrumptiously delicious! You will find flavors here that you will not find anywhere else. It is so creamy and velvety. When you taste it, it transports you to Italy, the birthplace of gelato. read more

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Literally the best gelato in Chicago. If you like clean, fresh flavors and not the saccharine sweet stuff at the chains, this is for you. My husband also wishes to add he likes the popsicles - creative flavors and textures. read more

Got some things from this place in Jefferson Park that's cool literally. Ix-Chel has gelato and popsicles. Has plenty of room inside. Prices are okay for the quality. There's quite a lot of flavors to get among these. Came here because it was hot and we needed to get cool. It's in an unassuming area along Milwaukee Avenue in a plaza. The inside is big enough for quite a few tables. It has mostly a selection of gelato. There's also a few that are non dairy and vegan. It's about $7 for a large cup. With these you can get a few flavors. Best one was the Lemon Basil. This had a combination of herby and tangy. Also had the Pink Grapefruit. This one had a citrusy sweetness. Has a lot of flavors. It's located close to the Jefferson Park CTA and Metra stations. There's a few non dairy flavors to get for vegans. read more

Loopie & Nato's Gelato - Lemon Basil And Pink Grapefruit - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So many delicious flavors! So many some are sometimes kept in back. They will let you sample a flavor to check it out. I always try to get something new and they change them out often. Non-Dairy options too. Everyone one is great & helpful. Love the ambiance and kids tables with games to play while you visit. read more

Loopie & Nato's Gelato - Birthday Cake & Cannoli - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This gelato shop is tucked off the side of a building on Milwaukee. As you walk up, you'll see cute outdoor seating and a dog bowl, so they are dog friendly! They didn't have many selections as a typical gelato shop, but I did overhear them saying their flavors change weekly. I wasn't interested in any of the flavors they had currently so I tried a pistachio gelato bar and it wasn't bad. My husband had an affogato with vanilla gelato which he enjoyed very much. They have games available, which was nice to keep my children entertained. They also had a cute kids' table indoors. It didn't look like they had a restroom, and that's unfortunate because I desperately needed to wash my hands after my toddler ate a blue birthday cake gelato! read more

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Delicious gelato. Don't park in the McDonald's parking lot for the gelato, they'll fine you $170 instantly if you don't use the McDonald's

The owner is the definition of great customer service. love the gelato. The coconut/ chocolate bar they have there is amazing. Also any of them with the pistachio is an instant hit. Great place to sit and enjoy your ice cream too. read more

Good morning, afternoon and evening ice cream with whatever you want. This is another hidden gem. The best of the food security wouldn't care. Mostly yogurt read more

The best in Chicago. Natural and his staff are great. Bars, coffee and Gelato are incredible

Best ice cream bars! They have so many combos, my favorite being the oreo and mint one. Accessing this shop is a little difficult as there isn't a close crosswalk if you're driving on the other side of the road. read more

Loopie & Nato's Gelato - Oreo Mint gelato on a stick - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I live in the neighborhood and kept hearing about the Gelato bars. "You'll never eat another Dove Bar again". I am pleased to report it's true, it's true!! Ix-Chel offers rotating flavors and my pick last night was the tiramisu and it was so delicious, I mean so delicious. What a treat! Keep up the great work, it's good to have you in the neighborhood. read more

This place is awesome. The gelato is delicious and they have so many flavors on rotation. I also love that you can get two flavors in a small cup. Every flavor I've tried has been delicious, but I especially liked the chocolate orange gelato pop and the key lime pie gelato. Mexican vanilla, toasted marshmallow, and lemon basil are also old favorites. read more

Small business with great quality gelato. Always greeted with a smile and great neighborhood spot for the family. Small outdoor seating for pets. read more

Loopie & Nato's Gelato - Peanut butter pretzel ice cream bar - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great people. Great frozen desserts. Wonderful atmosphere with a great variety of freshly made-delicious desserts, and an incredible selection of flavors from around the globe. Grapefruit sorbet is my favorite There's also a key-lime gelato, my favorite gelato, that is so amazing that I can't even eat too often because once I start eating it I can't stop, and my stomach gets bigger quick after 5-10 back to back uncontrollable visits. read more

I am highly impressed with this place! I never thought they would be able to clear the enormously high bar I set for the place, but it did. This is a place full of quality hand made gelato. They have a a large variety of flavors and every single one is out of this world. The Mexican vanilla and salted caramel are my favorites. They are even good together (which they will do on anything Med and above). While the price might seem high for ice cream, you do get a lot and this is some of the highest quality gelato I have ever had (including Italy). The setup and service is also fantastic. The guy who scoops the gelato uses a little speaker so that you can hear him. He also packs it in very well and knows what he is doing. They also support the local schools with fundraisers which is what got me in the door. I will certainly be back! Note: The parking situation over there is a little bad. I am not faulting the place, but you need to be patient and find a spot (not in McDonald's!) read more

My family recently tried Ix-Chel last season right before they closed and couldn't wait for them to reopen this spring. Kind of obsessed. Happy to have amazing gelato and a great range of flavors (including nondairy!) close to home. The affogato is delicious. Prices are reasonable for the quantity and quality. read more

Excellent gelato spot in Jefferson park, every flavor is great. It can be hard to find, but it's right by the blue line station, just a little north on the west side of the street. Highly recommended. read more

Homemade Gelato, Gelato bars to go. Very fair inexpensive prices considering what your getting. Family owned,small business,local. Just had the Mayan chocolate, Mexican vanilla and Mascarpone gelato and 5 stars is an understatement. Try this place and you will fall in Love with it. Good to go by yourself,with a friend; perfect date dessert spot and they're going to have panini sandwiches and soup just in time for fall and winter. Right next to the Kennedy expressway on Milwaukee tucked back from the street. Steps from Jefferson Park transit center. You owe it to yourself to try this place. And once you do you'll see why it's 5 stars and you'll be back to try another flavor. read more

Loopie & Nato's Gelato - Mayan Chocolate, Mexican Vanilla, and Mascarpone. The triple play of gelato. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

DUDE!!!! "Damn, how do they make it taste so good!?"-my wife LEGIT AF HOMEMADE GELATO. This made my day that this is in my neighborhood. Many vegan / no dairy options! They also have smoothies and coffee. Gelato flavors include: Toasted Marshmallow Tiramisu Butter Pecan Pistachio Granny Apple Hazelnut Strawberry Mexican Vanilla Mint Coconut Vegan: Mango Limone Chocolate And other ones that I forgot haha COME HERE NOW read more

Loopie & Nato's Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Absolutely amazing! The place is clean, the decor is inviting but not overbearing, and the options aren't overwhelming but enough. As soon as you walk in you feel as though you are about to eat fancy gelato with insane price tags but nothing can be further than the truth. The gelato is amazing because it's fresh and homemade. Flavors that are usually too sweet (birthday cake) are perfect and refreshing. Let me backtrack a bit, I ordered two scoops in a cup, hazelnut and Mexican vanilla. Both were delicious but the vanilla was out of this world (I should have tasted it before). The Mexican vanilla bursts with flavor but none overpower the other. The owner say me and my kiddos enjoying the gelato so he offered us a small portion (for free) of birthday cake. My kids instantly wanted it. This is a great addition to the neighborhood and a great place to make summer memories. I highly recommend this place! read more

Loopie & Nato's Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So my wife and I have been walking by Ix-Chel almost everyday for weeks on our way to and from the Jefferson Park CTA/Metra transit station. Waiting and waiting for this new gelato and coffee spot to open. Well, the waiting is finally over and all I can say is that it was definitely worth it. This very cool little spot finally opened over the weekend and we were very pleased that it finally did. All of the gelatos that we tried were absolutely delicious. Great variety of flavors that are set to be ever changing. So far my favorite were the coconut and the pistachio but the chocolate chile gets a huge nod as well! Didn't try the coffee but will without a doubt be returning. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, which of course is always a good thing; that alone makes you want to come back. So the next time you get off the train or a bus at Jeff Park, treat yourself to something delicious at Ix-Chel! read more

Loopie & Nato's Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute family spot, the flavors are unique and delicious. Love the games they provide for the kids too

Honestly a win every time I've come here. There flavors are so delicious. Their passion fruit is probably the best passion fruit gelato I've ever had in my life and they make it in house which makes it so much more special. The service is warm and welcoming and they recognize you which goes a long way. Love this place! So sad I've missed out for so long. 100 out of 10! read more

This place is amazing!!!! Every single gelato flavor has been amazing. From lavender to lemon, watermelon to coconut it has all been amazing. The ambiance of the place is super cute. Travel themed with games to play. Such a great place to go! The service is excellent. I highly recommend!!! read more

Finally got a chance to try their gelato and it doesn't disappoint! They make their gelato daily and switch out the flavors. They also carry nondairy and make their own frozen gelato "paletas" I tried a few flavors but my favorite is definitely Mayan chocolate! Will definitely go back soon. read more

The gelato and pops here are amazing! Also the owners are fantastic and go out of their way. We brought gelato pops to a family party and the gentleman gave us ice and packed everything so nicely. We go several times in the summer. Love love love it! read more

I can't believe that I waited until the last week of the Season to check out this neighborhood gem! I have already been to Ix-Chel twice this week and can't wait for next Summer to enjoy family walks for some cold Gelato! I have been super impressed to see how many non-dairy options Ix-Chel offers. So far, I have had cherry, pineapple and limone. All have tasted great! Looking forward to enjoying more gelato at Ix-Chel once the weather gets warm again! Highly recommend and love this local JP business. read more

Delicious and very reasonably priced! Very nice staff with good suggestions. Will definitely be back.

The only bad thing about this place is the closing for the winter season. Where will I get my gelato fix?!?? Hands down the best gelato in Chicago. And last time I called to say I was running there for pints so they stayed open an extra 10 minutes! Go if you haven't gone read more

Come here. The gelato has so much flavor and the selections are so interesting. And it's adorable. read more

Loopie & Nato's Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the best ice cream/gelato in the city and it's not really close. Flavor, texture, variety are unmatched.

Excellent gelato. Fruity and fresh. Wonderful friendly service. Seating both inside and out. Love this place. Rather hidden so keep your eyes open. I'm read more

This place is amazing. Local and fresh I love coming here for smoothies and ice cream. Everyone is fantstically nice and I've yet to have a flavor that's not delicious. During the pandemic employees where gloves and masks and there's a plastic shield between you during your order. I highly recommend giving this place a spin, on a warm day it's very pleasant to have you gelato under a tree and a nice breeze. Try the salted caramel and guava! read more

Can't wait for it to reopen this summer. I know that it's cold in Chicago but I still crave their Gelato. Chocolate Hazelnut and Marshmallow are my absolute faves! Anticipating this upcoming summer with you guys! read more

The gelato is really, really good and the people working are really, really nice. So bummed they're closed for the season. I bought 6 gelato popsicles to keep in the freezer on their last day open for the year and we already ate them. Counting down the days til spring... read more

Super delicious gelato. Great flavors. We had 9 different flavors and they were all great. I took my seven year old for a birthday treat and the staff was awesome made him feel super special. The hooked him up with a free scoop of birthday cake gelato that was just freshly made and was hardening up in the blast freezer and brought it out with a candle in it. Then to top it off they twisted up a couple awesome balloon swords in the back and surprised both my kids with them. read more

Fabulous little local gelateria. I had a paleta and both soups for lunch. Everything was delicious. You can taste the quality ingredients. Can't wait to come back again for a sandwich. read more

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Absolutely delightful addition to Jefferson Park! Vegan gelato.....what more could I want? Delicious assortment of flavors The atmosphere is bright, clean and friendly. Also offered are bubbly drinks, teas, smoothies, cookies, fresh lemonade. There is a shady area with tables in front to enjoy al fresco. This area needs more businesses like this one. Convenient too. We live a few blocks away but its across from the blue line Metra and 12 bus lines. To the owners...thank you for joining our community. read more