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Best Vegan Ice Cream in Chicago (2026)

15 places ranked by how good their vegan ice cream actually is, based on review analysis and community feedback. Bartleby's Ice Cream takes the #1 spot.

Vaca's, ice_cream in Chicago #2 for ice cream

Vaca's

$$$
★ 4.7 A
Vegan Ice Cream, Soft Serve

“Try the seasonal soft serve flavors; they rotate monthly with unique options like sweet corn with miso caramel.”

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Runaway Cow, ice_cream in Chicago #3 for ice cream
★ 4.8 A
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Treats

“Try the snowstorms for a vegan take on Dairy Queen blizzards.”

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Logan Vegan, ice_cream in Chicago #5 for ice cream
★ 4.4 A
Vegan Ice Cream Shop, Donuts

“Try the strawberry and Ube flavors of house-made vegan ice cream”

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Vaca's Creamery, ice_cream in Chicago #6 for ice cream
★ 4.7 A
Vegan Ice Cream, Soft Serve

“Try the peanut butter shell and seasonal soft serve flavors like tahini or strawberry olive oil.”

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Taiyaki, ice_cream in Chicago #7 for ice cream

Taiyaki

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★ 4.1 E
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Taiyaki

“Try the dairy-free matcha or black sesame soft serve flavors”

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Questions about vegan ice cream in Chicago

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

Bartleby's Ice Cream tops our ranking for the best vegan ice cream in Chicago. We analyzed 15 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 15 restaurants serving quality vegan ice cream in Chicago. The average Spinach rating across these venues is 4.4 out of 5.0.

Are there fully vegan ice cream spots in Chicago?

Yes, 4 of the 15 restaurants serving vegan ice cream in Chicago are fully vegan establishments.

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