Monday, August 31, 2026

The Top 18 Dessert Shops in Chicago

18 places in the record

The best dessert shops in Chicago, by the professional record: The Infatuation has weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Dat Donut comes out on top.

Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream and Amorino hold the next two places.

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  1. Rank 1. Dat Donut

    Awards
    Address
    8251 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  2. Rank 2. Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream

    Awards
    Address
    46 E 47th St Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  3. Rank 3. Amorino

    Italian Dessert

    Awards
    Address
    38 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  4. Rank 3. Annette's Homemade Italian Ice

    Awards
    Address
    2009 N Bissell St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours
    Mon Noon–11 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  5. Rank 3. Black Dog Gelato

    Northern-Style Dessert

    Awards
    Address
    859 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  6. Rank 3. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    Awards
    Address
    3404 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours
    Mon Noon–11:30 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  7. Rank 3. Kilwins

    Awards
    Address
    5226 S. Harper Street, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  8. Rank 3. Kurimu

    Awards
    Address
    1159 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours
    Mon Noon–10:30 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  9. Rank 3. La Michoacana Premium

    Mexican

    Awards
    Address
    1855 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  10. Rank 3. Lickity Split

    Awards
    Address
    6056 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours
    Mon Noon–10 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  11. Rank 3. Margie's Candies

    Old-School Dessert

    Awards
    Address
    1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  12. Rank 3. Paulo Gelato and Chocolate

    Dessert

    Awards
    Address
    1058 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours
    Mon 4 PM–9 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  13. Rank 3. Pretty Cool Ice Cream

    Awards
    Address
    2353 N California Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours
    Mon Noon–9 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  14. Rank 3. Scooter's Frozen Custard

    Dessert

    Awards
    Address
    1658 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours
    Mon Closed
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  15. Rank 3. Sugar Shack

    Dessert

    Awards
    Address
    630 W 26th St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  16. Rank 3. Teddy’s Ice Cream

    Awards
    Address
    2000 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours
    Mon Midnight–10 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  17. Rank 3. The Original Rainbow Cone

    Awards
    Address
    9233 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  18. Rank 3. Vaca's Creamery

    Awards
    Address
    1436 W Blackhawk St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours
    Mon 1 PM–9 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

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