Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

1. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
3404 N Southport Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 78 tips and reviews

Carolyn B.Carolyn Baumgarten: Definitely lives up to the hype. Try to peach and biscuit ice cream-- delicious!

RyanRyan: You really can't go wrong, though pricey. Askinosie chocolate, sweet potato with toasted marshmallow, peak Riesling sorbet, goat cheese and cherry.

Arslaan A.Arslaan Arshed: Definitely lives up to the hype!! I got the salty caramel, and man could you taste the flavors! The raspberry cheesecake is amazing also. Highly recommend it!

Scooter's Frozen Custard is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

2. Scooter's Frozen Custard

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

Bleu C.Bleu Caldwell: Great custard. The peanut butter pretzel concrete is my favorite! Read more.

Jennifer K.Jennifer Karum: Our friend Jess took us to this place and recommended the coconut custard. Incredible. I tried the banana Reese's (Elvis) got a small and was dying. Best custard ever

FatherlyFatherly: This mom and pop shop has been doling out smooth, custard since day one for its house-made creations like the Elvis (vanilla custard, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, banana — no bacon). Read more.

Chicago Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

3. Chicago Diner

8.9
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 205 tips and reviews

Morgan B.Morgan Brychel: My favorite restaurant of all time. Some of the "fake" meat items like the rueben or the gyro are better than their "real" counterparts. I'd definitely recommend the desserts and the shakes, as well.

Becky D.Becky DeFord: My boyfriend got the ruben sandwich & loved the sauerkraut. I got the spicy black bean w/ a side of kale &Ginger so good!! We topped off our lunch with splitting a peanut butter cookie dough shake!

Kingsley Y.Kingsley Younger: All the desserts here are complete vegan. Featured on Unique Desserts. Must try the orange lime raw vegan cheesecake and cocoa mousse cake!

Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

4. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.2
2800 N Clark St (Diversey / Clark), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Lake View East · 30 tips and reviews

Rachel A.Rachel Abbinante: Literally every donut I've had here has been mouth wateringly amazing

Greg J.Greg Johnson: Blueberry fritter was loaded with flavor. The place is open until 9 during the week and it's still busy. Some of the best donuts in Chicago.

John H.John Hankus: Great gourmet donuts. You won't be disappointed. They also have a gluten free donut selection as well. Try a classic glazed or pistachio donut. Fritters are really tasty as well.

Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

5. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.9
3300 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Lake View East · 17 tips and reviews

Justin R.Justin Rand: Damn the cake donuts are awesome.

ZoeZoe: Out of all of the donut shops in Chicago, Stan’s takes the [donut] cake. Pistachio glazed, apple fritter, vegan donuts are awesome.

RosieRosie: Red Velvet donut & Lavender lemonade

Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

6. Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe

8.1
1114 W Belmont Ave (btwn Seminary & Clifton), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Lakeview · 39 tips and reviews

Sara S.Sara Stubblefield: Best Tarts in the city!

Kerry K.Kerry K: Everything is great. Favs-thumbprint cookies, day-old 1/2 price bread (have them slice it), greeting cards (beautiful, classy selection), curry chicken salad sandwich. Odd service w/the number system.

Lindsay P.Lindsay Pomazal: This is a truly wonderful bakery. I've only has the macaroons, which are to die for!!! Everything in the display case looks amazing!

Oberweis is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

7. Oberweis

7.8
3055 N Sheffield Ave (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 22 tips and reviews

Nate B.Nate Bleadorn: The sundaes are to die for! Fudge brownie is rich, but delicious.

Teri G.Teri Gidwitz: Had a great hot fudge sundae here on a whim, with espresso caramel chip ice cream. Yum. They can be a little pokey but the ice cream was great.

Meredith B.Meredith B: Delicious ice cream but also pick up some bacon and milk when you're here. Quality food!

Windy City Sweets is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

8. Windy City Sweets

7.8
3308 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Candy Store · Lake View East · 30 tips and reviews

Margot C.Margot Chapman: Great pistachio ice cream. And a small kid's penny candy fantasy.

Sammy G.Sammy Ganz: Best Mint Chip ice cream.

Anthony H.Anthony Heleine: Ice cream, fudge, and chocolates are top notch. Highly recommend. Great place to find nostalgic candy as well, although packaged candy is sometimes a bit stale.

Dairy Queen is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

9. Dairy Queen

8.2
3811 N Southport Ave (at W Grace St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 28 tips and reviews

Katherine R.Katherine Reyna: I used to work at a Brazier DQ which means we served up burgers and chili dogs with cheese. My fav blizzard was mixing coffee and strawberries in with some cookies, and toffee.

Erin F.Erin Fish: Chocolate extreme with chocolate ice cream. Yes!

Stephen G.Stephen Garvey: Peanut butter cup Blizzard with chocolate ice cream. Nuff said

La Boulangerie is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

10. La Boulangerie

7.9
915 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Lakeview · 19 tips and reviews

David E.David Eldridge: Macaroons are my favorite in Chicago.

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: This tiny triangle of a bakery sells crayon-hued macarons and imported French groceries that can add up quickly, but bring a friend in for crepes and the both of you can eat without breaking $20. Read more.

Abril V.Abril Vela: Great gluten free macaroons!

Mia Francesca is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

11. Mia Francesca

8.8
3311 N Clark St (at W Aldine Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lakeview · 53 tips and reviews

Marco H.Marco Howell: Best Italian in Chicago! Get the Prosciutto app, and any dish with the bolognese sauce. Dessert: Torta Lava a must.

John H.John Hankus: Ravioli is hand made and delicious. Pork chop is really good as well. Texas mule is a delicious cocktail. Save room for dessert, the tiramisu is probably one of the best I've ever had. Sharable.

Daniel H.Daniel Hakimi: Lobster ravioli, chicken tortellini, burrata, olive oil, apple tart with cinnamon gelato.

Panes Bread Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

12. Panes Bread Cafe

8.5
3002 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Lakeview · 70 tips and reviews

jenny b.jenny benevento: The sweet French is like bread candy. The roasted beef is my go to, but I also love the oxacan pork. Smoky pasta is great. Always get their crabcakes if available. I don't love their desserts.

Lauren P.Lauren P.: Ham & cheese on sweet french bread is my favorite. Salty & sweet. Looking for a perfect summer desert? Get the baked lemon pudding with blueberries on top. To die for.

Derek K.Derek Kucynda: Sandwiches are on a whole 'nother level here! Fresh homemade bread (mmmm Tomato Focaccia) and deliciously decadent cookies! Excellent soup and sides (just avoid the dry quesadillas). It's BYOB too!

La Creperie is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

13. La Creperie

8.4
2845 N Clark St (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Surf St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lake View East · 64 tips and reviews

Jeff J.Jeff Johnson: Asperge et champignons avec sauce mornay (Asparagus & mushrooms in a mornay sauce) and Banana Sara (Bananas in a brown sugar caramel sauce topped with rum & vanilla ice cream). Freaken AMAZING!!!

Twisha S.Twisha Shah-Brandenburg: The dessert crepes are way better. Try nutella, banana and strawberry. Yum!

Derek K.Derek Kucynda: If you're lucky (around 7-9pm) you might catch live music + vocals from a trio of French (maybe Italian?) musicians. Also, you've had Nutella Crepes. Try the savory ones and don't skip the Ice Cream!

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

14. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
3637 N Clark St (at W Patterson Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Wrigleyville · 5 tips and reviews

Kylie W.Kylie Welch: The espresso ice cream with a waffle cone is the perfect dessert.

Janell R.Janell Reynolds: The ice cream and the flavors were unique and rich! Nice atmosphere filled with the sweet smell of ice cream,fresh waffle cones and fun!

Lexie B.Lexie Barella: Gooey butter cake ice cream!

The Roost Carolina Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Lakeview, Chicago.

15. The Roost Carolina Kitchen

8.7
1467 W Irving Park Rd (at N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lakeview · 42 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Spicy chicken is fantastic. Great biscuits, slaw and cobbler too. They fry to order so call ahead if you don't want to wait.

Jenny C.Jenny Ch: Spicy chicken sandwich meal on a biscuit with all the fixins incl cheese, Mac n cheese, peach cobbler and chips. Crumble some chips on your Mac n cheese. PERFECT meal!

Spencer S.Spencer S: I always go Nashville Hot & Peach Cobbler