#1 for ice cream “Try the vegan ice cream cakes and pies for special occasions”
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17 places ranked by how good the vegan version of their ice cream tastes, going by Google Maps and HappyCow reviews. Bartlebys Homemade Ice Cream takes the #1 spot. 10 places on the list aren't very vegan-friendly overall (grade D or E): reviewers rate the vegan ice cream there, but ask for the vegan version when you order.
#1 for ice cream “Try the vegan ice cream cakes and pies for special occasions”
#2 for ice cream “Try the seasonal soft serve flavors; they rotate monthly with unique options like sweet corn with miso caramel.”
#3 for ice cream “Try the snowstorms for a vegan take on Dairy Queen blizzards.”
#4 for ice cream “Try the raspberry cookies and cream vegan ice cream flavor”
#5 for ice cream “Order multiple gelato flavors combined into a flower shape for variety”
#6 for ice cream “Try the strawberry and Ube flavors of house-made vegan ice cream”
#7 for ice cream “Try the peanut butter shell and seasonal soft serve flavors like tahini or strawberry olive oil.”
#8 for ice cream “Try the dairy-free matcha or black sesame soft serve flavors”
#9 for ice cream “Note that waffle cones contain butter so best to avoid if strictly vegan”
#10 for ice cream “Try the vegan sorbets and vegan ice cream flavors (vanilla and chocolate)”
#11 for ice cream “Try the dark chocolate sorbet for a rich vegan dessert experience”
#12 for ice cream “Try the vegan ice cream flavors, usually two available per visit.”
#13 for ice cream “Try the animal-themed vegan ice cream flavors like Panda and Doggy”
#14 for ice cream “Try the Fudgsicle and peanut butter chocolate pops for vegan options”
#15 for ice cream “Try the Texas sheet cake vegan ice cream for a rich coconut flavor”
#16 for ice cream 
#17 for ice cream “Try the lemon bar, Texas sheet cake, and cold brew vegan flavors which are popular choices.”
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Bartlebys Homemade Ice Cream tops our ranking for the best vegan ice cream in Chicago. We ranked 17 places in Chicago by how good Google Maps and HappyCow reviewers say the vegan version of their ice cream tastes.
This list has 17 places in Chicago that serve vegan ice cream. Their average Spinach rating is 4.4 out of 5.0.
Yes. 4 of the 17 places on this list are fully vegan.
The rank is about the dish, not the venue. A place can make some of the best vegan ice cream in Chicago and still have few other vegan options, unclear labels or staff who don't know the menu well. That is what the A–E Vegan Friendliness grade on each card measures. 10 of the 17 places here are graded D or E. There, ask for the vegan version when you order.