Best Ice Cream Restaurants in Pilsen (60608)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
La Michoacana Premium (Pilsen)
Big-menu Mexican frozen treats with proven, high-volume reliability.
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A high-volume Pilsen standby for Mexican-style frozen treats where the best orders balance sweet, fruit, and spice. Go mangonada-first if you want maximum flavor impact, then add one paleta or scoop to keep the sugar from taking over. The drive-thru and huge menu make it easy to over-order—keep it tight and it hits harder.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mangonada, Fresas con crema, Arroz (rice) paleta
What makes it special: Big-menu Mexican frozen treats with proven, high-volume reliability.
8.1
A pop-up concept serving Turkish-style dondurma with a chewy, elastic bite that eats totally different from standard scoops. Flavors lean classic and bold—best as a two-scoop comparison so you can feel the texture shift and how it carries aromatics. Since it runs on a rotating schedule, treat it like a targeted stop when you catch it in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pistachio dondurma, Turkish coffee dondurma, Chocolate dondurma
What makes it special: Chewy Turkish dondurma texture that’s unlike standard ice cream.
8.0
A classic Pilsen paletería run with a tight, counter-service rhythm and strong fruit-forward flavor. The move is one icy, chamoy-leaning treat (mangonada or chamoyada) plus one creamy paleta to get both lanes without going overboard. Seating is limited—treat it like a quick stop that rewards decisive ordering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mangonada, Chili mango paleta, Strawberry (crema) paleta
What makes it special: Fruit-and-chile paletería classics done with a neighborhood pace.
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7.7
A small Pilsen corner-style paletería where the best stuff is the straightforward, fruit-driven paletas. It’s a no-frills stop—go in with a plan, grab two flavors, and get out before you start stacking extras. The payoff is simple: clean fruit taste and a local, everyday rhythm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paleta de agua de Jamaica (hibiscus), Tamarindo paleta, Chamoyada
What makes it special: Old-school paleta flavors in a true neighborhood corner setup.
7.6
A small, seasonal-feeling Pilsen Italian ice stop that’s best for fast, drive-up style refreshment rather than a linger-and-chat hangout. The fruit flavors are the point—pick one bright option and one creamy-leaning option to keep the sweetness balanced. It’s a clean “cool down” play when you want frozen dessert without dairy heaviness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tropical rainbow Italian ice, Strawberry kiwi Italian ice, Coconut Italian ice
What makes it special: Classic Italian ice flavors in a quick, no-frills setup.