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The Best Ice Cream & Gelato in Chicago

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The best ice cream & gelato in Chicago, according to the experts: The Infatuation has weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream comes out on top.

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Amorino and Annette's Homemade Italian Ice hold the next two places.

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  1. Rank 1. Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream

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    Address
    46 E 47th St Chicago, IL · Chicago
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    Open now, until 8 PM

    Tuesday 1 PM–8 PM

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  2. Rank 2. Amorino

    Italian Dessert

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    38 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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  3. Rank 2. Annette's Homemade Italian Ice

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    2009 N Bissell St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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    Open now, until 11 PM

    Tuesday Noon–11 PM

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  4. Rank 2. Black Dog Gelato

    Northern-Style Dessert

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    859 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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  5. Rank 2. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

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    Address
    3404 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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    Open now, until 11:30 PM

    Tuesday Noon–11:30 PM

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  6. Rank 2. Kilwins

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    5226 S. Harper Street, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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  7. Rank 2. Kurimu

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    1159 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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    Open now, until 10:30 PM

    Tuesday Noon–10:30 PM

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  8. Rank 2. La Michoacana Premium

    Mexican

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    1855 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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  9. Rank 2. Lickity Split

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    6056 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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    Open now, until 10 PM

    Tuesday Noon–10 PM

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  10. Rank 2. Margie's Candies

    Old-School Dessert

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    1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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  11. Rank 2. Paulo Gelato and Chocolate

    Dessert

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    Address
    1058 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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    Closed now, opens 4 PM

    Tuesday 4 PM–9 PM

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  12. Rank 2. Pretty Cool Ice Cream

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    Address
    2353 N California Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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    Open now, until 9 PM

    Tuesday Noon–9 PM

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  13. Rank 2. Scooter's Frozen Custard

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    Address
    1658 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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    Open now, until 9 PM

    Tuesday 2 PM–9 PM

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  14. Rank 2. Sugar Shack

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    630 W 26th St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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  15. Rank 2. Teddy’s Ice Cream

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    2000 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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    Open now, until 10 PM

    Tuesday Midnight–10 PM

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  16. Rank 2. The Original Rainbow Cone

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    9233 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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  17. Rank 2. Vaca's Creamery

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    1436 W Blackhawk St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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    Open now, until 9 PM

    Tuesday 1 PM–9 PM

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