

Chicago’s Best Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, and Italian Lemonade
Jul 23, 2025
26:08
Temperatures are rising, so it might be the perfect time to get yourself something sweet and cold. Host Jacoby Cochran and the City Cast Chicago team pulled up to Mario’s Italian Lemonade in Little Italy last summer to try the iconic frozen dessert. From ice cream to snow-cones, they discuss the best (and most overrated) frozen treats in Chicago.
Spots mentioned:
- Fannie May
- Lickity Split
- Shawn Michlle’s Homemade Ice Cream
- Richard’s Super Premium Ice Cream
- Two Shades Cafe
- Amorino
- The Original Rainbow Cone
- JoJo’s Shake Bar
- Margie’s Candies
- Jeni’s Ice Creams
- Kilwins
- Baba’s Famous Steak and Lemonade
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