Best Gelato in Oak Forest

We've collected top 10 mentioned gelato in Oak Forest from other articles such as Time Out Chicago, Eater Chicago, Spoon University.

Best Gelato in Oak Forest

Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream
Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream
4.8 (946 ratings)
46 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 39 best restaurants in Chicago you have to try
"The cold case at Yahya and Nataki Muhammad's cheerful Bronzeville scoop shop is packed with hand-churned homemade ice cream in flavors like Jamaican rum raisin, honey cinnamon graham cracker and strawberry supreme. But it won't take long to spot someone devouring the creamery's crown jewel: a generous serving of peach cobbler crowned with melty vanilla ice cream. Once you try this summertime delicacy, prepare to crave it for the rest of your life."
Mentioned by Chicago Parent
10 Classic Ice Cream Shops Your Chicago Kids Will Love
"A post shared by Shawn Michelle’s Ice Cream (@shawnmichelleschicago) on Jul 23, 2019 at 1:26pm PDT. This Bronzeville shop is new to the ice cream game, but they still cherish old-fashioned ice cream!. Head to their store to try their Sweet Sixteen flavors including Grandma’s Ole Fashioned Vanilla, Honey Cinnamon Graham and Jamaican Rum Raisin."
Andy's Frozen Custard
Andy's Frozen Custard
4.6 (1083 ratings)
Frozen custard sundaes, concretes & more, plus a choice of toppings (with a drive-thru window).
9507 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Ice cream shopDessert restaurantDessert shopFrozen dessert supplier
Mentioned by Make it Better
The 11 Best Spots for Ice Cream Around Chicago
"With more than a dozen locations in Illinois, including Evanston, Naperville, Mount Prospect, and Bolingbrook, Andy’s is spreading the love of frozen custard throughout Chicagoland. Frozen custard is creamier than traditional ice cream, with more butterfat and less air. At Andy’s the slow-churned custard is made fresh hourly to maintain the rich texture."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 50 Best Foods to Eat in Chicago
"With five Chicago-land locations, Andy’s is very accessible. The Jackhammer is one of many flavors of concretes. Choose from a list of over 25 seasonal toppings to add to a frozen custard of your choice."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Classic chocolate and vanilla custard with all the fun mix-ins one could possibly want. From concretes to malts to sundaes, Andy’s offers every possible way for you to enjoy your custard."
Ohana Ice & Treats
Ohana Ice & Treats
4.9 (104 ratings)
1800 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
The best desserts in Chicago! 20 Amazing places that you HAVE to try
"If you’re looking for a different sweet treat this summer, then head down to Ohana Ice & Treats. The concept here is simple – simply grab a pot, fill it with shaved ice, and choose your flavor!. This is one of the best desserts in Chicago for those intensely hot days, as the fresh ice will cool you down like nothing else can."
Original Rainbow Cone
Original Rainbow Cone
4.7 (1907 ratings)
Long-standing seasonal ice cream destination serving cones, shakes, sundaes & banana splits.
9233 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Chicago summer is here, which means it’s time to roll up your sleeves, put your hair up, and eat accordingly—we’re talking ice cream, of course, that frosty refresher that is wildly hard-earned after every Chicago winter. Luckily, our fine town is continuing to up its scoop game in big, memorable ways each year, serving up enough sundaes, fro-yo, gelato, and soft serve to keep you cool all season long. From ice-cold curls and koala-inspired cones to avocado scoops and vegan soft serve, here are this summer’s most scream-worthy ice cream shops."
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
10 Incredible Ice Cream Shops To Try In Chicago
"This ice cream shop and its stacks of chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with walnuts plus cherries), pistachio, and orange sherbet have been a total staple of summer in Chicago for more than 80 years now. This year, the Original Rainbow Cone is spreading some love all across Chicago with its brand spanking new van, complete with ice cream paint job, so make sure to follow the rainbow (van)!. You can find the Original Rainbow Cone at 9233 S Western Ave or Navy Pier."
Paleteria la michoacana on 35th street
Paleteria la michoacana on 35th street
4.2 (53 ratings)
1850 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Ice cream shop
La Michoacana Favorita
La Michoacana Favorita
4.5 (95 ratings)
6236 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Ice cream shop
Lindy's Chili & Gertie's Ice Cream
Lindy's Chili & Gertie's Ice Cream
4.2 (186 ratings)
Long-standing diner-style chain with casual ambiance, dishing up typical comfort food & ices.
6544 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
25 Classic Chicago Restaurants to Try
"Originally a 22-seat stand, this hot dog and chili spot launched in 1924 has expanded significantly and now operates several locations around Chicagoland. The signature dish can be served with or without beans and elbow macaroni at the customer’s discretion. The business changed hands in 1974 and owner Joseph Yesutis brought Gertie’s Ice Cream into the fold."

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Oak Forest

Sherman Park
Sherman Park
4.2 (527 ratings)
An oasis known as one of the nation's first urban parks, with a lagoon, fishing & wildlife.
1301 W 52nd St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Park
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Parks In Chicago
"Explore all 60 acres of Chicago’s historic Sherman Park on the city’s South Side. A big, circular ring-like pond encompasses the whole park, so you will never be far from views of the water. This historic park offers multiple baseball fields, a tennis court, and a basketball court."
Burnham Park
Burnham Park
4.5 (2437 ratings)
36.5-acre green space with landscaping, tennis courts, a bike path & many sports fields.
5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Park
Mentioned by planetware.com
9 Best Parks in Chicago | PlanetWare
"Burnham Park stretches six miles along the shores of Lake Michigan's Oakland Shoal from 14th Street to 56th Street, covering just shy of 600 acres of waterfront. The large Burnham Harbor takes up the shoreline from the park's northern end to 22nd Street, well-protected by Northerly Island. Burnham Park starts at the southern end of Grant Park, and is home to numerous attractions including Soldier Field, home of The Chicago Bears."
Mentioned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
List of beaches in Chicago
"Burnham Park runs for 6 miles (9.7 km) along Chicago's lakefront from Grant Park in the north to Jackson Park in the south, through the neighborhoods of Near South, Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood and Hyde Park."
Midway Plaisance Park
Midway Plaisance Park
4.6 (611 ratings)
Green stretch of parkland with an outdoor ice-skating rink, soccer field & volleyball court.
1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Park
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
21 Best Things to Do in Chicago
"Known simply as the Midway, this mile-long natural stretch on the South Side connects the east end's Washington Park to Jackson Park on the west. Once the site of amusements during the 1893 Columbian World's Exposition (AKA World's Fair), the Midway is flanked by Hyde Park's noted gothic architecture, particularly the University of Chicago campus, and tree-lined boulevards, as well as outfitted with an ice skating rink and other facilities to keep folks visiting year-round."

Best Vegan Restaurants in Oak Forest

Cafe 53
Cafe 53
4.5 (463 ratings)
Small, laid-back coffeehouse pairing its java with sandwiches, ice cream & free WiFi in cozy digs.
1369 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Sandwich shopCafeHalal restaurantVegan restaurant
Original Soul Vegetarian
Original Soul Vegetarian
4.4 (1421 ratings)
Vegetarian/vegan Southern & soul food plus a juice bar in a casual storefront space with local art.
203 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619, USA
Vegan restaurantSoul food restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Healthy Substance Vegan Restaurant
Healthy Substance Vegan Restaurant
4.4 (276 ratings)
6852 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA
Vegan restaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"First time checking this spot out and hands down food is pretty damn good!. Definitely recommend this spot especially that sandwich that has the marinara ..."

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Oak Forest

Buffet City/Cajun Seafood Boil
Buffet City/Cajun Seafood Boil
3.9 (1273 ratings)
No-frills eatery serving a buffet of Pan-Asian favorites plus a standard menu & lunch specials.
7010 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Seafood restaurantBuffet restaurantCajun restaurantChinese restaurant
Freddy's Steak House
Freddy's Steak House
4.2 (617 ratings)
Mainstay steakhouse is a simple, white-tablecloth spot for chops, ribs, seafood & sides.
6442 Kennedy Ave, Hammond, IN 46323, USA
RestaurantCatererSeafood restaurantSteak house
Red Lobster
Red Lobster
3.8 (2350 ratings)
Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed decor.
5201 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantAngler fish restaurantBarCrab houseEvent venueFamily restaurant

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