Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

1. Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain

9.3
1000 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Humboldt Park · 10 tips and reviews

Joe G.Joe Germuska: Great biscuits and pie. Will be back to try the pie cone

Grace A.Grace Aldridge: Come before 11:00 on the weekend if you want to avoid a wait for brunch. The food is incredible.

ju j.ju ju: this place is beautiful, people are super nice and food delicious! i wish all hipsters in the world were like these guys - they are cool but keeping the smiles!

Miko's Italian Ice is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

2. Miko's Italian Ice

8.8
4125 N Kimball Ave (Warner Ave.), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Albany Park · 1 tip

Neida C.Neida Concepcion: This place is quaint and just what our neighborhood needs. Their banana chip is a piece of heaven. Try all their flavors !!!! Welcome to The North Side !!!

La Michoacana is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

3. La Michoacana

8.9
1348 W 18th St (Blue Island), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Pilsen · 8 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: Lots of different flavors of paletas. Tried 2. Bought a dozen to take home...

Elizabeth G.Elizabeth Gàmez: Get the guava ice cream, amazing!! All the paletas are great too!!

Dane D.Dane Deasy: Ice cream!

Amorino is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

4. Amorino

8.6
838 N State St (Chestnut), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Near North Side · 18 tips and reviews

David M.David Miller: Salted caramel gelato + chocolate sorbet was great combo.

Helen P.Helen Park: Love the pistachio gelato (and how it blends with blueberry cheesecake flavor)

Samar H.Samar Hamdan: I liked Passionate fruit and mango

Annette's Italian Ice is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

5. Annette's Italian Ice

8.8
2009 N Bissell St (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · North Side · 26 tips and reviews

Emily H.Emily Harnish: You must try Annette's! Everything is so good and the people are so nice! Went back in opening day and they were so excited to see customers again! My faves are the red raspberry and the strawberry.

Rebecca T.Rebecca Thalhofer: Eskimo Kisses is to die for..... coconut ice cream w/ chocolate chunks.

Daniel M.Daniel Meza: This place is great!! Need a place to cool down from the summer heat or humidity? Come here and get refreshing Italian Ice in over 15 different flavors. My combo is Lychee, Blood Orange & Grapefruit!

Katherine Anne Confections is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

6. Katherine Anne Confections

8.6
2745 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Logan Square · 22 tips and reviews

Sara R.Sara Robertson: Best hot chocolate in the city, no question. The homemade marshmallows are also unbelievable and you get to pick two for each cup.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Salted-caramel marshmallows from our 100 Best list: Katherine Duncan takes her masterful caramel and folds it into her light marshmallows sweetened with wildflower honey.

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Celebrate the season by indulging in hot cocoa. Make sure to try one of the best in Chicago and when you feel like indulging yourself, stay for the homemade marshmallows!

Margie's Candies is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

7. Margie's Candies

8.2
1813 W Montrose Ave (at N Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · North Center · 52 tips and reviews

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Old style sweetshop with very good prices! Best valued ice cream I’ve ever had- a huge, I mean huge! scoop for $3 topped with a delicate & sweet wafer. Phot shows half of the ‘scoop’ 😋

Amy G.Amy Graff: The chocolate shakes are amazing in a totally different way than Wiener's Circle.

Jamie P.Jamie Pitman: This place is the best. It's the cheapest and best ice cream in the city. I love this place.

Mario's Italian Lemonade is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

8. Mario's Italian Lemonade

8.7
1068 W Taylor St (at S Carpenter St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · University Village - Little Italy · 82 tips and reviews

Dana T.Dana Tedesco: Watermelon Watermelon Watermelon is all I have to say. And Lupini Beans!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: A seasonal stand in the heart of Little Italy, Mario’s is a local staple. Stop in for one of their famous frozen lemonades, which are similar to an Italian ice.

ShopTRACY B.ShopTRACY BURTON: worth waiting 4

Oak Mill Bakery is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

9. Oak Mill Bakery

8.5
4747 N Harlem Ave (at Lawrence), Harwood Heights, IL
Dessert Shop · 3 tips and reviews

Kathleen N.Kathleen Nemec: They make delicious rum balls...real rum!!

Magdalena M.Magdalena Maria: The most amazing desserts, the presentations just as good!

Inna G.Inna Goldenber: Everything here is delicious.

Azucar is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

10. Azucar

8.3
3617 W 27th St (at S Millard Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Little Village · 3 tips and reviews

Elvia R.Elvia Rodriguez Ochoa: Try the berry gelato with the berry and chocolate chip frozen yogurt

Doris O.Doris Ortiz: Maracuya also know as Passion Fruit is a great Flavor that they have

stephanie c.stephanie campos: Everything the employees attend you with a smile and share happiness.

Chocolat Uzma Sharif is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

11. Chocolat Uzma Sharif

8.2
1823 S Halsted St (18th & Halsted), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · East Pilsen · 7 tips and reviews

Rick E F.Rick E Fox: What's good here? Everything. I got an education on chocolate here. Charming customer service, quality products, gift boxes included with purchase. Tasty too.

GetLusty for Couples ChicagoGetLusty for Couples Chicago: LOVE their milk and dark chocolate festivals. We're very excited to feature Chocolat Uzma classes over the coming month!

Chocolat uzma s.Chocolat uzma sharif: Great bonbons and truffles!!!!!

Eli's Cheesecake Company is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

12. Eli's Cheesecake Company

8.6
6701 W Forest Preserve Ave (At N Normandy Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Dunning · 31 tips and reviews

Todor K.Todor Krecu: Lots of free samples to try like Dark Chocolate Banana Cheesecake and Wildflower Honey Cheesecake.

Eli's SliceEli's Slice: Be sure to join us for a free cup of coffee when you check in between 9 am and 2 pm at Eli's Cheesecake Bakery Cafe

Todor K.Todor Krecu: Stay cool with an Eli's Cheesecake Dipper.

Insomnia Cookies is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

13. Insomnia Cookies

8.3
2260 N Lincoln Ave (at W Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Lincoln Park · 29 tips and reviews

TammyTammy: Cookies are always fresh, hot, and chocolate chips are extra gooey. You can make your own ice cream cookie sandwich (2 different types of cookies are allowed) or an a la mode!

Eddy G.Eddy Gonzalez: Cookiewich = cookies with ice cream, Bigwich = cookies with frosting. Super important difference, always go for a cookiewich, bigwich is gross af

Justin R.Justin Rand: Can't go wrong with chocolate mint chip or the peanut butter cup ones.

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

14. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

8.3
125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews

Steven A.Steven Anderson: Great baked goods. Excellent bagels. The gluten free corn muffins are delicious.

S H.S H: Looking for a hearty dessert this cold winter? Try the Hot Chocolate made with milk, whipped cream and melted chocolate. Rich yummy goodness.

Caitlin C.Caitlin Clements: Try the OG donut

cocoa + co. is one of The 15 Best Dessert Shops in Chicago.

15. cocoa + co.

8.0
1651 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · 5 tips and reviews

Johanna K.Johanna K: Coffee, mochas, every kind of chocolate you could think of. This place is great!

PureWowPureWow: The treats come in coffee-toffee, peppermint, vanilla-Oreo, and chocolate-chocolate chip, rolled in toppings like pecans and peppermint candies and sandwiched with Oreo cookies. Read more.

EaterEater: Old Town's temple of upscale chocolate features some of the most-decadent drinks in the city. Try the candy cane variety, a pepperminty kick to your day. Read more.