We all scream for ice cream! There are many ways we can enjoy the creamy, frozen treat, but nothing beats visiting an ice cream parlor where you can get an old-fashioned scoop of the slow-churned goodness with lots of toppings.

In Chicagoland, we have so many great ice cream shops to choose from. We went ahead to highlight our favorites, including many local mom-and-pop shops that just know how to do ice cream right. Note: Please check ahead on seasonal hours for each ice cream shop before visiting!

Here are the top ice cream shops in Chicago and the suburbs serving up the best double scoop around. Looking for more things to do with kids? Check out our summer fun family guide!

Ice cream shops in Chicago

Lickity Split Frozen Custard

• Address: 6056 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago; 7000 N. Western Ave., Chicago

You’ll feel like you’re in a different time as soon as you step in Lickity Split. They offer great custard ice cream with rotating flavors. Kids will love the My Way Sundae where they can choose their own flavor frozen custard and additional toppings.

Margie’s Candies

• Address: 1960 N. Western Ave., Chicago and 1813 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago

For more than 90 years, Margie’s has served up hand-dipped candies, homemade sundaes and delicious shakes. Margie’s Candies has seated The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Al Capone and countless others who couldn’t resist Margie’s homemade treats. Don’t leave without a jar of fudge.

Pretty Cool Ice Cream

• Address: 2353 N. California Ave., Chicago

Consider Pretty Cool to be the open-year-round ice cream truck of Logan Square (only with much tastier options). From Peanut Butter Potato Chip ice cream custard bars to the Banana Cream Icicle, there’s a nostalgia-inducing pop for everyone in the family. For dairy-free folks, the shop’s coconut-cream “plant bars” are vegan and delicious.

Shawn Michelle’s

• Address: 46 E. 47th St., Chicago

This Bronzeville shop has shined in the ice cream game with old-fashioned ice cream. Head to the store to try their combo flavors including Barack Supreme (Pralines and Cream and Chocolate), The Hulk (Sweet Omega and Pistachio) and Stairway to Heaven (Jamaican Rum Raisin and Raspberry Cookies and Cream).

The Original Rainbow Cone

• Address: 9233 S. Western Ave., Chicago

The Original Rainbow Cone knew how to make a beautiful ice cream combination long before Instagram rolled around. The signature dessert comes with five colorful flavors: Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio and Orange Sherbet. They also have locations at Navy Pier (open seasonally) and in Lombard.

Ice cream shops in North/Northwest Suburbs

Capannari Ice Cream

• Address: 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect

While Capannari offers unique and modern flavors like Mediterranean Sea Salt Caramel and Bordeaux Cherry Vanilla, you can still expect a classic ice cream experience at this family-owned business. Their homemade ice cream is so good that you can try four different flavors at once with their ice cream flight.

Graeter’s Ice Cream

• Address: 1347 Shermer Road, Northbrook; 940 Green Bay Road, Winnetka

If you’re planning to go to Ravinia Festival this summer with your family, you have to make a stop at Graeter’s. The family-owned business originated in Ohio generations ago and we’re lucky enough to have two locations in Chicagoland. Grab a scoop of one of their many chocolate chip ice cream flavors because they’re known for it!

Daisy’s Malt Shoppe

• Address: 807 N. Quentin Road, Palatine

You won’t be disappointed on the unique flavors at Daisy’s Malt Shoppe including a variety of classic ice cream brands like Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream and Calliope Ice Cream. For families who love root beer, you can’t go wrong with a classic root beer

Dairy Star

• Address: 3472 W. Devon Ave., Lincolnwood

For soft serve ice cream, this Lincolnwood shop should be on top of your list. You’ll find all the best sundaes including Turtle, Rocky Road and Pina Colada. Plus, depending on the weather, you can enjoy a round of mini golf at Novelty Golf and Games just down the street.

Hooyahs Ice Cream Shoppe

• Address: 3000 Sheridan Road, Lake Bluff

Get ready for the ultimate ice cream flight! The Barge at Hooyahs Ice Cream Shoppe makes it worth the drive to Lake Bluff as you pick out nine different ice cream scoops to try out for $14. If that doesn’t convince you, they also have a strawberry mini doughnut sundae and waffle ice cream sandwiches.

Ice cream shops in South Suburbs

The Plush Horse

• Address: 12301 S. 86th Ave, Palos Park

Here’s another ice cream spot that has been serving ice cream for more 75 years. Other than offering more than 60 flavors of ice cream, sorbets and other frozen treats, your kids will get a kick out of the life-size plush horse in the shop. How cute is that?

Premo’s Ice Cream

• Address: 5540 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn

Fans of soft serve ice cream need to visit Premo’s! The shop gets creative with their ice cream specials (for Fourth of July, they offered a Firecracker Sundae). Customers of all ages will especially love their sundaes and brownies topped with edible eyes.

Hazel Marie’s

• Address: 24030 Lockport St., Plainfield

Hazel Marie’s ice cream flight gives you the option to try their unique flavors like Cotton Candy Twist and Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, which is a cheesecake ice cream.

Cool Creations

• Address: 937 S. Hamilton St., Lockport

Cool Creations offers plenty of options to enjoy their homemade ice cream with cake cones, sundaes, shakes, flurries or sometimes even ice cream taco.

Ice cream shops in Western Suburbs

The Brown Cow

• Address: 7347 Madison St., Forest Park

This charming ice cream parlor serves up root beer floats from an old-fashioned soda fountain. Their homemade ice creams, pies and cakes are fresh, delicious and definitely worth the trip to Forest Park. Double up on the chocolate-chip ice cream sandwiches — they are divine!

Cookie Dough Creations

• Address: 22 Chicago Ave., Naperville

Cookie dough ice cream fans, you have to go here! This sweet shop feature ice cream and milk shakes made with your choice of eight different kinds of cookie dough. Yum. Or you can just get a scoop of cookie dough, no ice cream.

Kimmer’s Ice Cream

• Address: 110 W. Park Ave., Elmhurst; 109 E. Front St., Wheaton; 1 Illinois St., St. Charles

While you won’t be dissapointed by the gourmet flavors and homemade ice cream at Kimmer’s, the main reason to go is to try their Sparkle Cone. These ice cream cones are lined with sprinkles to give your ice cream experience a little more pop.

Tates Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop

• Address: 25 S. Ashland Ave., La Grange

What’s even sweeter when visiting Tates in La Grange is that you’ll find your favorite old-fashioned candies. But of course, the delicious ice cream and waffle cones will make you want to visit again soon.

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