Best Ice Cream Restaurants in Bucktown & Logan Square (60647)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Margie's Candies
Since 1921, gigantic sundaes and house hot fudge served in retro booths.
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8.7
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Comfort Food Classics
A century-old Bucktown parlor where oversized sundaes, hot fudge, and candy-shop nostalgia make dessert feel like the main event. Locals treat it as a post-dinner ritual spot as much as a tourist stop, with a lively, old-school room and huge portions meant for sharing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fudge Banana Split, Raspberry Fudge Sundae, Hot Fudge Seashell Sundae
What makes it special: Since 1921, gigantic sundaes and house hot fudge served in retro booths.
8.5
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Sweet Treats Escapes
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Quick Bites Champions
A chef-driven ice cream bar shop in Logan Square specializing in hand-dipped pops with rotating seasonal flavors. The space is bright and compact, geared toward grab-and-go treats that lean creative rather than classic scoops.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Brownie bar, Key Lime Pie bar, Grasshopper bar
What makes it special: Dedicated frozen-novelties shop where many bars are designed gluten-free from the start, with playful flavors and packaging.
8.2
A fruit-forward dessert shop balancing smoothies, açaí bowls, and elaborate ice cream sundaes and shaved ice. The menu leans bright and refreshing, with mangonadas, sorbets, and juice-based creations that read lighter than traditional parlors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mangonada, Gloria Banana-Strawberry Sundae, Peach Melba Sundae
What makes it special: Fruit-driven sundaes and mangonadas that land between dessert and snack.
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Hidden Gems Heaven
A neighborhood paleteria on Fullerton serving paletas, scoops, mangonadas, and Mexican street snacks at wallet-friendly prices. It functions as a casual stop for families and teens, with fresas con crema and milkshakes anchoring the dessert side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mangonada, Fresas Con Crema, Strawberry Milkshake
What makes it special: Mexican-style ice cream shop for mangonadas, paletas, and fresas con crema.
#5
Logan Vegan
7.8
A 100% vegan ice cream shop and cafe opened in 2022, making coconut-based scoops, sundaes, and baked goods in-house. It doubles as a neighborhood hangout with coffee, light snacks, and occasional events like open mic nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Sandwich, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chickpea Salad
What makes it special: Vegan ice cream shop doubling as a cafe and pantry-style market.
7.7
A counter inside The Crab Pad where customizable gelato pops are dipped and topped to order. Flavors like ube, green tea Kit Kat, and cookies and cream make it a fun, fast dessert stop before or after a meal on Milwaukee.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube Dipped Popsicle, Green Tea Kit Kat Pop, Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar
What makes it special: Build-your-own gelato pops with drizzles and toppings inside a seafood spot.