Summertime is for ice cream! We agree, ice cream is definitely a treat to be enjoyed all year long. However, it’s something so special about finding your favorite flavor on a hot summer day to cool you off and put a smile on your face.
If you’re anything like our family, we love to try different local places throughout the summer. We won’t leave the shop without a sample of anything that sounds tempting. If ice cream’s not your thing, many of these shops offer other amazing desserts like milkshakes, donuts, or frozen yogurt. I’ve also added in a section of specialty shops with non-dairy options.
The local ice cream shop is the perfect place to celebrate a major team win, or just cool off on a sunny, summer day. The sweet nostalgia and happy vibes you’ll get from visiting these local ice cream shops is simply the cherry on top!
The Ice Cream Trail Map
Whether you’re looking for ice cream near you or putting together a daring plan to visit all our local sundae shops, our map will help guide your family to your next delicious adventure!
Local Ice Cream Shops Chicago Suburbs
Our list is organized by city/town name.
Best Ice Cream in Chicago
Maybe there’s a local ice cream shop that you love and we missed? Please comment below – we’re always happy to include more! And if all this ice cream talk didn’t get you in the mood for summer scoops, check out our Over-The-Top Milkshakes list for the most amazing shakes in Chicagoland.
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