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Soda Fountains in Chicago, IL

Every counter, parlor and candy shop we've found in Chicago — with real photos, Google ratings and directions.

Black Dog Gelato in Chicago, IL

Black Dog Gelato

★ 4.7 (791)

Step into Black Dog Gelato for dreamy, daring scoops in a charming pink parlor.

SundaesWaffle cones

Chicago, IL

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream in Chicago, IL

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

★ 4.6 (1434)

Chicago's vibrant scoop shop swirls classic ice cream, sorbets, and sherbets in a dazzling, ever-fresh setting.

Penny candyGlass-bottle soda

Chicago, IL

Cone Gourmet Ice Cream in Chicago, IL

Cone Gourmet Ice Cream

★ 4.2 (778)

This family-run neighborhood ice cream parlor with a retro vibe offers many sweet treats & snacks.

Chicago, IL

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop in Chicago, IL

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

★ 4.5 (3691)

Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.

Chicago, IL

Johnny’s Dirty Soda & Snacks in Chicago, IL

Johnny’s Dirty Soda & Snacks

★ 4.8 (76)

Johnny's: Chicago's sweet escape, mixing classic sodas with modern dirty twists and crave-worthy snacks, a true retro delight!

Dirty Dr PepperCoconut cream

Chicago, IL

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC in Chicago, IL

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC

★ 4.7 (1509)

Experience old-timey charm with modern energy at this bustling hub for frozen custard, retro candies, and unique treats.

Hand-spun maltsMilkshakes

Chicago, IL

Margie's Candies in Chicago, IL

Margie's Candies

★ 4.6 (1389)

Longtime, old-fashioned ice cream parlor serving up ice cream sundaes & homemade candies.

Chicago, IL

Margie's Candies in Chicago, IL

Margie's Candies

1921

The Beatles ate here: Chicago's 1921 candy palace and sundae temple.

Terrapin sundaeHot fudge in a pitcher

Chicago, IL

Scooter's Frozen Custard in Chicago, IL

Scooter's Frozen Custard

★ 4.7 (884)

Frozen custard shop with sundaes, floats, concretes (thick shakes) & loads of different toppings.

Chicago, IL

Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain in Chicago, IL

Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain

2014

Humboldt Park's bakery-fountain hybrid, reviving Chicago phosphate culture.

Handmade phosphatesPie

Chicago, IL

Windy City Sweets in Chicago, IL

Windy City Sweets

★ 4.5 (292)

Windy City Sweets: A vibrant wonderland brimming with colorful candies, creamy fudge, and old-fashioned ice cream delights.

Nostalgia candyChocolates

Chicago, IL

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