Inkling is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

1. Inkling

8.6
2917 1/2 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Lake View East · 9 tips and reviews

uSelluSell: Has an array of greeting cards & featuring work by local artists, many items are between $5 and $15. Check out their collection of Sniftys – scented pens like root beer float and vanilla cupcake.

Yhon S.Yhon Strous: I love stopping here. Great, handmade Chicago gifts.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Home of the latest creations from artists, illustrators and crafters, Inkling hosts a wide selection of original art, greeting cards, art prints, jewelry and more.

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

2. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets LLC

9.4
6056 N Broadway St (at W Glenlake Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Edgewater · 63 tips and reviews

Anthony C.Anthony Carter: The Rootbeer Float is amazing!

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Awesome and classic ice cream parlor. Traditional flavors served up in a cool atmosphere.

Greg M.Greg Marquez: Parents PLEASE CONTROL YOUR LITTLE BRATS! IF YOU DON'T I WILL!

Island Party Hut is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

3. Island Party Hut

7.9
355 E Riverwalk S (btwn Lake Shore Dr & Columbus Dr), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Near East Side · 14 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Great drinks!! And surprisingly good food!! Mai tais and not your fathers root beer float!

Wednesday Q.Wednesday Quansah: The views of the river and skyline are beautiful especially at night. Foursquate recommended the Mai Tai, and it did not disappoint. You definitely get your money's worth in alcohol.

Heba-I-amHeba-I-am: Super chill, friendly staff and atmosphere! The big kahuna burger was good (nothing special tbh). I loved the painkiller cocktail over there. Perfect for a casual hangout. I definitely would go again

Eleven City Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

4. Eleven City Diner

8.9
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 299 tips and reviews

Gnarly J.Gnarly Jargon: Before you walk in make up your mind to eat inside this awesome place. Mexican scramble and root beer float = yum!

Michelle S.Michelle Starkey: Try the artisanal root beer float, it's actually to die for. And the matzo ball soup is AMAZING - soooo good.

Ken D.Ken Dumas: Awesome South Loop joint well worth any wait time. Egg cream brings back great memories for my wife who grew up in Brooklyn. We love this place!

Margie's Candies is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

5. Margie's Candies

8.5
1813 W Montrose Ave (at N Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · North Center · 52 tips and reviews

Chanelle B.Chanelle Bernt: The rootbeer float is amazing!

Reuben L.Reuben Lewy: Best Ice Cream and chocolate candy in Chicago. All homemade since 1921 !!

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

The Crossroads Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

6. The Crossroads Bar & Grill

8.1
1120 W Madison St (at May St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near West Side · 48 tips and reviews

Curtis H.Curtis Hiller: They (sometimes) have rootbeer floats. Yahtzee.

David K.David Kohn: Great outdoor seating and daily drink specials, plus great people watching.

Evan L.Evan Lukaske: This bar no longer has the carrot cake that everyone in the tips section raves about. Also, I'm pretty sure all the waitresses are on meth.

Guaranteed Rate Field is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

7. Guaranteed Rate Field

8.7
333 W 35th St (at Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Armour Square · 299 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Rhodes: Best food is the polish and the root beer float.

Derrick H.Derrick Halpin: Hungry? Grab a Cuban sandwich. Thirsty? Grab a 312 from the Goose Island patio on the right field concourse. Want your mind blown? Get the root beer float. Enjoy the fireworks after White Sox dingers!

Nick A.Nick Aguirre: One of the most underrated stadiums in MLB. Great food options and the corridors are wide and spacious. Outfield views are plentiful and you're never 10' from a cold brew.

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

8. Shake Shack

8.4
66 E Ohio St (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Near North Side · 132 tips and reviews

Julie K.Julie K: Great burgers. My son loved the root beer float. Kids loved this place.

João Pedro P.João Pedro Pinheiro: Best fries and one of the tastiest hamburgers in town

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: Fellow burger-loving friends, you will have a tough time finding a superior sub-$5 fast-food cheeseburger in Chicago than the one served here. I do proclaim this one of the city's greatest patties. Read more.

The Sweet Oasis II is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

9. The Sweet Oasis II

8.5
7549 W Montrose Ave (Oriole), Norridge, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 7 tips and reviews

Ana A.Ana Arrendale: Please be patient when you go there, they hustle like I’ve never seen. The customer service is great and they really do have the best ice cream!! Even w long lines, the wait is worth it.

Tracey A.Tracey Avis Johansen: DeLicious as always! !

Tee P.Tee Pan: German chocolate cake

Marshall's Landing is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

10. Marshall's Landing

8.5
222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 8 tips and reviews

Naywri W.Naywri Wright: I started out with house made chips and they were great. Then I had the ML slider that came with cheese and their house made ketchup. It was very good.

JRyan G.JRyan Gillette: Good menu and friendly staff

Kevin M.Kevin McKay: Artichoke fritters

Janson's Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

11. Janson's Drive-In

8.8
9900 S Western Ave (at W 99th St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Beverly · 15 tips and reviews

Wendy P.Wendy Pettas: Opening again soon. Cheese fries and Banana Chocolate shakes. Can't wait.

CheapismCheapism: Grab shakes and hot dogs at this drive-in with lots of outdoor eating space. Grilled cheese sandwiches for $1.79, chili cheese dogs for $1.99. Wash it all down with the famous banana milkshakes. Read more.

LaTisha H.LaTisha Haygood: Chocolate shake and Chicago style hotdog

Kilwins is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

12. Kilwins

7.5
5226 S Harper Ave (53rd St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Hyde Park · 28 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: Root beer float: good but not worth $6.

Wendy J.Wendy Jenkins: No matter what you try, you'll leave happy. I recommend the salted caramel ice cream and the gigantic chocolate turtle candy.

Ramel W.Ramel Werner: Try anything dark chocolate.. #ThankMeLater

Edelweiss German/American Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

13. Edelweiss German/American Restaurant

8.7
7650 W Irving Park Rd (at Overhill Ave.), Norridge, IL
German Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Sara S.Sara Spevack: We came on a Saturday and it was incredibly loud when he was playing all is instruments and the service was slow BUT the food is fantastic, the staff is delightful, and it was a fun time

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: When the urge for a few steins, a heaping platter of sausages, and crispy-skinned roast duck strikes, this Teutonic stalwart and its oompah band await. Read more.

Therese K.Therese Kono: Simply the BEST! PROST!

Scooter's Frozen Custard is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

14. Scooter's Frozen Custard

9.2
1658 W Belmont Ave (at Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 60 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Whiskey caramel custard + sprinkles + waffle cone + hot summer day = happiness

Amanda R.Amanda Ruzin: Get the concrete of the month; they're always good.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Order a Boston shake, and quiver in awe as the towering milkshake topped with hot fudge and whipped cream is handed over.

Zanzibar Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Chicago.

15. Zanzibar Cafe

7.3
1036 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Edgewater Beach · 35 tips and reviews

Quinne J.Quinne James: The root beer float ice cream is awesome.

RobRob: Sweet merciful christ, best cinnamon roll I have ever tasted... Perfect dough to sugar ratio and delicious icing. Me gusta!

CJ U.CJ Urban: Vegan Friendly options available. Try the Raspberry Nebula Soy Ice Cream. It has slivers of dark chocolate.