Decadent, rich custard powers Lickity Split’s sundaes and concretes. The signature banana splits are sure to brighten anyone’s day. The shop has an additional outpost in West Rogers Park.

Any time there are dairy-free options, it deserves to be recognized. The crazy sundaes at George’s are made with ice cream from Chocolate Shoppe in Madison, Wisconsin.

Considered by many to be Chicago's finest custard, Scooter's brings the favorite dessert of America's Dairyland, a.k.a. Wisconsin, down south. Flavors rotate and are made daily and folks can customize their concretes and sundaes with an assortment of mix-ins.

Dana Salls Cree, the former pastry chef of the Publican, joined forces with Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits owner Michael Ciapciak to open this charming Logan Square shop in 2018.

Instead of cones, Pretty Cool’s lineup consists mainly of ice cream bars on sticks. Items range from custard bars and vegan ice pops to icicle pie pops dipped in graham cracker shells. Online orders can be placed here for pickup from the walk-up window.

Bust out the letterman jackets because Margie's is straight out of the 1950s. Have a malt or turtle sundae and pretend to be Richie Cunningham waiting for the Fonz. Oh, Happy Days. For the daring, there’s a massive sundae featuring 15 scoops of ice cream, sauces, and toppings. A second Margie’s outpost is located near the CTA Montrose Brown Line station in Ravenswood.

Chicago’s first all-vegan ice cream parlor has arrived in West Town. Vaca’s Creamery features soft serve, sundaes, and milkshakes made without dairy. Guests can top their orders with extras like confetti cookie dough, Mexican cinnamon cookie crumble, and toasted marshmallows. Egg-free waffle cones are also available.

Black Dog puts gourmet touches on a childhood treat. How else would one explain a Turkish coffee float or a strawberry lemonade gelato pie? There are locations in Ukrainian Village, West Loop, and Logan Square. Online ordering is available here.

Artisanal ice cream chain Jeni’s is now up to eight locations in Chicagoland. Loyal fans form long lines outside the shops and don’t mind waiting for creative flavors such as brambleberry crisp, goat cheese with red cherries, salty caramel, wildberry lavender, and other seasonal offerings. For added convenience, Jeni’s products are also available at local grocers. Online orders can be placed here.

Get ready for cones in surprising colors, edible gold or silver leaves, boba ice cream bars, melon pan buns stuffed with ice cream, and soft serve flavors like taro at Japanese-style spot Kurimu in Little Italy. Customers can place orders for pickup online.

For a seemingly endless array of options, Pilsen’s Mexican creamery can’t be beat. Ice creams run the gamut from cucumber to Mexican Twinkie while the vibrant paleta selection is even more eclectic, boasting dozens and dozens of flavors. It can be an overwhelming experience but don’t fret; just jump right in and then come back (again and again) to try more things.

Thai rolled ice cream made its way to Chicago a few years ago and this Chinatown parlor was among the first to offer it. Workers roll the ice cream by hand in front of guests and finish it off with mix-ins such as fresh fruits, Oreos, and chocolate chip cookies.

Waffles are ice cream's best friend, and Scoops knows this. Its waffle cones and bowls are made in house and come in a number of different flavors, and the candy toppings are top-notch as well.

Taste a variety of homemade flavors at this shop in Bronzeville’s historic Rosenwald Courts Apartments. Inspired by his memories as a kid, owner Yahya Muhammad has been perfecting recipes since college and moved his business back to the South Side after previously scooping cones in Lakeview. The inventive selection includes Muhammad’s signature honey cinnamon graham cracker, Jamaican rum raisin, and butter cookie. There’s also a vegan menu. The ice creams can be enjoyed with freshly baked cobblers too. A new Shawn Michelle’s outpost is located inside Time Out Market Chicago.

Rainbow Cone fans will come find anyone who says anything negative about their favorite iconic treat. For more than nine decades, the South Side institution has been stacking up colorful slices of orange sherbet, chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with walnuts plus cherries), and pistachio ice creams. It’s a must-try for locals and visitors alike. Additional outposts can be found at Navy Pier and Lombard. Online ordering is available here.

Located in Pullman, Richard’s produces quality flavors by the pint. Enjoy intriguing options like banana pudding, peach cobbler, pineapple vodka, sweet potato pie, Key lime pie, and more. The ice creams are also available in sundaes.