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Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets
$$ · Donuts

6056 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets 8.3
Edgewater
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A nostalgic sweets counter that draws steady neighborhood traffic for dense, old-school frozen custard and a candy-store selection that makes it easy to over-order (in a good way). While it isn’t a traditional donut shop, the pastry case and dessert focus make it one of the ZIP’s most reliable stops when you want a sweet treat that feels like a ritual.
Must-Try Dishes: Frozen custard concrete (choose one mix-in lane), Old-fashioned malt or shake, Pastry-case baked sweets (grab early for best selection)
Scores:
Value: 8.1 Service: 8.2 Consistency: 8.7 Food Quality: 8.4 Atmosphere: 8.6 Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Old-timey dessert-shop energy with consistently dense frozen custard and a deep sweets selection.
Who should go: Families, date-night strollers, and sweet-tooth locals.
When to visit: Weeknight dessert run for shorter lines and faster service.
What to order: One concrete; one malt; one pastry-case sweet to share.
Insider tip: Pick one custard order per person—then add candy to take home.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking on/near Broadway is usually your best bet; it gets tighter on weekend evenings, so plan a short loop or arrive a bit earlier for an easier spot.
Dress code: Casual—jeans, sneakers, and winter layers are completely fine.
Noise level: Low to moderate—easy to chat while you order, with a lively counter vibe when it’s busy.
Weekend wait: 10-20 min typical for ordering (can spike to ~25 min on peak weekend dessert rush).
Weekday lunch: No wait to 5 min most days; quick in-and-out service.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—custard desserts and many pastry-case sweets work well for vegetarians.
Vegan options: Limited—this is a dairy-forward custard shop, so vegan-friendly picks are mostly packaged candy or select non-dairy items if available that day.
Gluten-free options: Limited—some custard-based options may be gluten-free by ingredient, but cross-contact is possible and pastry-case items frequently contain gluten.
Best For
Better for: Dense, old-school frozen custard and a nostalgic sweets “ritual” feel—especially when you want a reliable dessert stop that hits every time and lets you mix custard + candy-shop browsing.
Consider Alternatives If: Skip if you specifically want a dedicated donut shop experience (wide daily donut variety, hot-fried donuts, or specialty glazes). This is a custard-first stop that happens to cover the sweet craving extremely well.