Best Vegan Ice Cream in Chicago

Chicago scores 72/100 on our vegan city index. Diverse vegan scene. Excellent menu labeling. We ranked 9 restaurants by how good their vegan ice cream actually is — based on review analysis, dish mentions, and community feedback. FRÍO Gelato - Navy Pier takes the #1 spot.

9
Venues Ranked
4.4
Avg Rating
2
Fully Vegan
Good
Dish Quality
1

FRÍO Gelato - Navy Pier

Gelato, Vegan Gelato, Gluten-Free

Argentinian · Ice Cream · Dessert

#1 — 4.8★ rating.

★ 4.8
D
2

Bartleby's Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Bakery · Ice Cream

★ 5.0
B
3

Logan Vegan

Vegan Ice Cream, Donuts, Cafe

American · Vegan

Fully Vegan
★ 4.4
A
4

Miko's Italian Ice

Italian Ice, Fully Vegan

Italian

Fully Vegan
★ 4.8
A
5

Pretty Cool Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Bars

American

★ 4.0
D
6

Jeni's Ice Creams - North Wells

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert · Dairy-Free

★ 3.8
D
7

Jeni's Ice Creams - Wicker Park

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream

★ 4.3
D
8

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Ice Cream, Vegan Scoops

Ice Cream

★ 4.0
D
9

Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream

Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream

★ 4.3
C

What do the letter grades mean?

Each restaurant gets a Vegan Friendliness grade from A to E. It tells you how easy it is to eat vegan there — before you go.

A
Outstanding
B
Very Good
C
Good
D
Limited
E
Poor
🍽️
Vegan Options
How many dishes can you actually order?
🌱
Protein Sources
Tofu, tempeh, seitan — or just vegetables?
📋
Menu Clarity
Are vegan items clearly marked?
💬
Staff Knowledge
Will they understand what you need?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the best vegan ice cream in Chicago?

FRÍO Gelato - Navy Pier tops our ranking for the best vegan ice cream in Chicago. We analyzed 9 restaurants serving vegan ice cream in Chicago, ranking them by dish quality based on review analysis and community feedback.

How many restaurants serve vegan ice cream in Chicago?

We found 9 restaurants serving quality vegan ice cream in Chicago. The average Spinach rating across these venues is 4.4 out of 5.0.

What makes Chicago good for vegan ice cream?

Chicago stands out for excellent menu labeling and excellent staff knowledge. The vegan scene in Chicago runs at a comfortable, unhurried pace—great for casual dining any day of the week. 2 of the 9 ranked ice cream spots are fully vegan.

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