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    Miko's Italian Ice

    4.6 (215 reviews)
    InexpensiveShaved Ice
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Nolan F.

    Just like its other location in Irving park, Miko is a tasty Italian ice treat whose sweetness is halfway between Ava's and Mario's. Basically, not too sweet but not bland either. I love that the ice isn't crunchy and how they top off each cup. My go to flavor is mango which I highly recommend!

    Ella W.

    It felt super nostalgic walking up to Miko's. I felt like this place really resembled what summer time Chi was about. Don't let the long line intimidate you- it goes fast. The staff are sweet as well. We had blueberry and watermelon. Also fun tip you can get two flavors each container!

    Small combo with horchata on top, mango on the bottom
    Tony G.

    Came here after dinner since my group was craving something sweet to end the night strong. Pretty long line on a summer night, but moves pretty quickly. I don't believe there's any indoor seating, but they have some chairs outdoor that you can say at. I opted for the horchata and mango flavors and thought both were great! Nice and refreshing. It was perfect for a summer day. The other people I was with fried the guava, hibiscus, coconut, and watermelon. I didn't really like any of them and I don't think they were super fans of it either. But for the flavors I got, I thought it was a great little treat in a nice Chicago summer night. Also FYI, it was $5 for a small (they have 4 sizes) and you can "combo" up to two flavors in a cup.

    Aditi S.

    Came here over the weekend to enjoy the warm weather. The line was long but it moved pretty quickly considering they only had 1 person inside working the counter and taking orders. It's nice to know they accept cards but we had cash on hand just in case. We decided on the mango ice and raspberry - passion fruit. Both were excellent with the thicker texture and flavor and we both liked them better than Mario's by UIC.

    Carly S.

    Had the pleasure of going to Miko's for my first time last evening and it was absolutely delightful! There was a bit of a line when we arrived but it is SO worth it so do not let the line keep you from getting delicious Italian ice. I ordered the raspberry and watermelon and was so happy with my choice - both flavors were refreshing and you can absolutely tell they use real fruit. I have tried a lot of ice cream and Italian ice spots but this has to be in my top favorites! Thank you, Miko's for an amazing treat for our Sunday evening and can't wait to be back!

    Christopher H.

    One of my favorite spots in the city and perfect for a hot summer day. I get watermelon and lychee. Sit out on some of the plastic outdoor chairs that they have around the corner from the window. Line can get long but it moves fast. Bonus points if you come here after Lardon down the street (great sandwiches)

    Lime and mango italian ice in my trusty Yetti.
    Kellie G.

    It great if you live in the area parking is horrible. My sister and I wanted to try a different Italian ice spot. Our go to is Mario's, Freddie'sor Jodi's in Indiana. I got the mango and lime. The lime barely had any lime flavor. It was a waist of a drive.

    One of perfect treats in a hot day!!!
    Nadiezhda M.

    Miko's Italian ice was very refreshing and tasty. I ordered the mango flavor and it was delicious. The ambiance was good, and also an excellent customer service by Miko!!!

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    Nanette B.

    I can think of few things nicer on a hot day when you're walking miles running errands than enjoying a refreshing Italian ice. My daughter and I did just that at Miko's, a neighborhood spot with a walk-up service window that offers a tempting array of rotating, primarily fruit flavors with chocolate thrown in. Sizes range from baby ($4) to jumbo (a pint for $8). We opted for the baby-sized lemon and mango ices and our cool, sweet treats helped us make it home without breaking too much of a sweat. If you want to sit and enjoy your ice, there's a few seats available outside.

    Hibiscus/Lime 10/10
    Joee G.

    Outstanding. I've been to Miko's several times and have tried several excellent combinations. The Italian ice flavors are spot on, super fresh tasting, and soo refreshing! My most recent favorite combo was hibiscus/lime. The floral and sweet hibiscus paired so well with the tangy and sour lime. I always prefer to pair a sweet with sour flavor. A small size is $5 (mini is $4) which is pretty steep, though totally worth it.

    Cute order window area
    Christine H.

    Italian ice is really good here. It's thicker and creamier than Mario's Italian ice. I had the coconut and lime Italian ice and the coconut was the best I ever had. It was so good and so refreshing. They pack it in real well in the cup size you order.

    Pineapple/coconut
    Jose C.

    We came here for some quick Italian ice. The staff is great here and they have a lot of flavors to choose from. The prices are fair and their Italian ice taste great. We got lemonade, pineapple/coconut, and strawberry/lemonade. They were all delicious. The only thing I would have preferred is for when you ask for two flavors for them to put them in vertically so you have both flavors evenly spread. I had to wait to finish my strawberry to get to my lemonade. Not the biggest deal in the world, since they were both good. I'll definitely be returning.

    Jumbo size with passion fruit and strawberry flavors
    Bennett F.

    Small Italian ice place, good price for the Jumbo, easy to share amongst a couple, really good flavor. Nice people. Highly recommend for a date, and then walk to park nearby

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    Best Italian ice in all of Chicago! I've been going here since I was a kid and the service and ambiance is unmatched.

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    Some of the best Italian ice in Chicago . A lot of flavors to choose from. Located in a quiet neighborhood.

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    So good! So many flavor options and all so delicious! Even have tiny cups for kids. Coconut is my favorite!

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    This place is a family favorite! Everyone enjoyed their flavors on our most recent visit, especially mango and a mango / raspberry combo.

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    Amazing flavors and clearly made with real fruit! Great treat for a hot summer day! Perfect location to sit outside and enjoy

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