Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

Blah blah yes absolutely wonderful ice cream! So true! Love it. Great staff, so accommodating with our young kids. But oh my what about the political statements on the wall; think of the children! Is that sarcastic enough: yes? Good. It’s time for us true union city workers to stand with a place that expresses themselves. Especially for the views most good union members should support, as they stand up for our collective rights against corporate rats. Did I mention I love the ice cream!?

4.5 stars. This place probably has the best ice cream I have ever had in my life! Strange ambiance on the inside — it is always decorated in different types of themes including employees dressing up in costumes. Always entertaining to see what type of décor they have up each time you stop in.
They will also give you about a million samples of different ice creams each time you go in. Ask they consistently switch out flavored for different seasons such as pumpkin during the fall.
Parking is convenient and the inside is always clean. They also have a nice seating section outside during the summer. Only downside is they do not accept credit cards (cash and check only).

CASH ONLY!
Unilocal reviewers, you let me down. I’m in disbelief this location has 4.5 stars. Almost $ 5 for ONE scoop of ice cream! Just one scoop!!! This must be a local favorite because I’ve been to many other Ice Cream shops in Chicago and I never paid $ 5 for a scoop of ice cream.
Gosh I felt awful bringing a group of 10 here. From the moment I took cash out to pay, the ice cream was already melting. Then, I got the most itty bitty ice cream scoop on the planet. If you think a melting baby sized ice cream scoop is worth $ 5, you have not been to many ice cream shops in Chicago.
They had some good music though, they should play «Everyday I’m hustlin»
But hey, they are making great business selling their ice cream for a steep price. So why stop right? If I was the owner, I wouldn’t change my prices if the customers keep coming back.
The ice cream brand they sell is called «Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream» which is made in Madison, WI. Their are three other shops in/​near Chicago that sell this brand (Skokie, Forest Park, and one on the outskirts of Chicago). Besides that, George’s Ice Cream in Andersonville is the only one I know that is not named «Chocolate Shoppe» that sells it. George’s gave me a better overall experience than here.

This place was AWESOME.
Came here on a cold Chicago night (because what ice cream connoisseur doesn’t love ice cream even on a 30 degree night, right?) and I couldn’t have been happier.
My friend and I were greeted with endless samples of all sorts of ice cream. It felt like I was in Heaven. Like seriously, endless samples — and they were all amazing.
I settled on the Fat Elvis, a mix of peanut butter, chocolate, and banana in a chocolate and mini M&M covered waffle bowl — again Heaven.
Service was AWESOME and the Halloween décor was amazing — we were told it changes from year to year and nothing is ever used twice.
I’ll definitely be back.

Best service and most unique ice cream shop in town. Highly recommend the dark chocolate ice cream.

Salted caramel ice cream on a pretzel ice cream cone dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with almonds. That says it all! I love love love this place.

This place is the best! I’ve been coming here since they opened. They are always decorating for holidays or occasions, for example, when everyone was talking about Ebola they added a smiling Ebola strand as a joke. Right now it’s of course Halloween and everything is covered in some type of decoration.
They give out samples without you even asking! I hate when I go to an ice cream shop and they give you an attitude if you ask to try their flavors… I always feel like I’m being annoying if I ask for more than two samples, but these guys are more than willing to help you be confident in your decision.
Highly recommended, bring cash tho cause they don’t accept credit cards.

This place is so unique and wonderful. The decorations are outstanding and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. The moment you walk in you get bombarded with samples to try. All of the ice cream flavors are divine.
Anyways, everything that my husband and I tried, we loved. We ended up ordering their best seller «This $&@! Just Got Serious» (salted caramel ice cream with rich sea salt fudge and salted cashews) and the «Praline Pecan» (maple ice cream with caramel ripples and pecans). Both were delicious! I can’t wait to go back and try some more!

A quick stop… soooooo glad we did the guy behind the counter was super nice as was the girl! The samples were great and i decided on Haley Comet… was freakin out of this world! Will be back to earn that 5^th star

I LOVE THE ZANZIBAR CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM. It was the first ice cream sample I got (out of 11) and I had to have it. There other flavors taste amazing too. I don’t mind the funky décor… political quotes, disco ball, and Halloween décor… as long as I get my ice cream.

High end neighborhood ice cream spot with unique and awesome flavors. This is where a foodie would go for ice cream. It’s a very family oriented neighborhood spot with lots of charm. They are really cool about letting you try the flavors and always quick to hand out cups of water to everyone. I sampled a bunch of flavors and they were all so amazing. I’m really looking forward to coming back and trying more flavors. Only downfall is that it is a bit expensive. Either way I’m happy to spend the money for that quality and vibe.

This place just makes me happy. The service is completely over the top friendly and welcoming! Flavors are just surreal — how can there be so many amazing favorites to choose from?! Can’t wait to come back. Maybe tomorrow!!!

Who kicked the other reviewers dog who complained about the free samples in line?! There is always that one person who will complain about such awesomeness that exists in a world where stuff like that doesn’t happen anymore!
Anyways, we love love love the chocolate shoppe! The people that work there come to work and get this — they actually want to be there and it shows. They have rock start attitudes about working and they treat customers amazingly! The ice cream is also divine. I’m a chocolate peanut butter cup gal myself and so is my guy. It’s a monthly stop for us that will continue to be with our kids :) we adore this place! Oh and the Halloween decorations have been on point since I was a little one!

I am lactose intolerant so I stay away from dairy but when the hubs said lets go get ice cream at the shoppe i said yolo, lets do it. I pass by this place all the time and they have a ton of beach like chairs outside so i was definitely intrigued.
Going in the store they bombard you with tasters. You dont have to ask for them, they just keep coming to the point that by the time you have decided which flavor you want, you are full. Gotta say, the ice cream is pretty kicka$$. They have tons of options to choose from but I am boring and always choose pistachio. My husband had the banana split and it was perfect.
When you sit outside they come with glasses of cold water and just hand it to you. Major bonus in my book as sweets are overwhelming for me.
As far as the décor goes, I am not sure whether dont I get it or i dont know if its too much. Its weird and funny though so if you have a sense of humor you will appreciate it.
I love the place. I plan on going again. Sorry stomach.
P. S. they have ice cream for dogs there. Kinda cool

So disorganized. I know — let’s have no recognizable line at all and just keep handing out craploads of samples to the group of 8 people at the front while other people who know what they want and are ready to pay just stand waiting forever. Great plan! Honestly, the local Dairy Queen (also run by teenagers) operates much more efficiently than this. Good ice cream but I will be sticking with the trusty DQ blizzard to avoid the hassle of going to this place.
Side note: what is with all the socialist crap all over the walls? Keep it to yourself — people just want ice cream. No one wants to be barraged with your political garbage while waiting for their waffle cone.

This is one of my favorite ice cream places ever. I was with some friends, and we were looking for a place to eat late one night and we stumbled upon this place while, what seemed like, driving in circles. The ambiance was incredible and the shop was busy even though it was late at night. The music, beautiful murals, flags, and puppets in the window all add so much character to this little shop and made my experience there thoroughly enjoyable. The employees were all friendly and offered tons of samples without us even having to ask for them. The flavors were all very unique and delicious, making it difficult to pick just one.
If you find yourself around Devon, it is well worth your time to stop in!

At first I loved this place. It was obvious from the street packed with people out front that it was popular. The staff was incredibly friendly and offered sample after sample. Everything I tried was great. Ended up landing on the Zanzabar dark chocolate ice cream which was incredible.
The vibe is hella weird. Looks like a wax museum threw up on a kids’ haunted house. But hey, whatever makes you happy.
Just as I ordered, tons of people slammed into the place, right as I realized they were a cash-​only establishment. Being someone who lives in the 21^st-​century, I generally carry no cash. I had to search for an ATM for about 10 minutes before I landed one in a gas station 2 blocks up and then pay the $ 2.75 ATM fee.
I was in a big rush and needed to just stop in really quickly, so I almost just ditched and let them keep the ice cream, I was so annoyed. But then again, the ice cream is great, so I got my head level.
If you’re not gonna accept debit cards, at least have an ATM onsite for the love of Jesus. Or better yet, get a free Square reader.

I am really torn on this place.
The ice cream was outstanding! They had a wide variety of flavors, a variety of dipped cones and flavored waffle cups. They tasted amazing and I filled up quickly. I was nearly placed in a chocolate induced coma of deliciousness.
On the other hand — this place was shoving their political ideals down my throat. There was a giant mural on the wall with very political quotes and pictures. They compared ferguson to Syria. Ok.
Now whether or not I agree with these politics is irrelevant. I just wanted to eat my ice cream in peace without a political agenda. I’ll go elsewhere next time… to a place that serves ice cream and Keeps their political agenda to themselves.

I haven’t been here in a few years, since briefly having moved out to Hoffman estates.
Not much has changed! Expect excellent service. A barrage of samples, whether you like it or not! They do not skimp on letting you taste their wide array of ice creamy goodness!
I opted for the fat Elvis, which i always get (banana ice cream with peanut butter and fudge ripples). And the «this s@!* got serious» which is a salted caramel ice cream with pretzels or some other goodies.
Honestly… I get so indecisive but can only handle a single scoop. They were kind to let me do half of each! And, we got there late in the day. This place closes at 10, and we were not hurried to leave, even though my friend and I just hung around to chat until 10:30. No pressure from the owner/​worker at all. They really cater to customers!
The interior can be a bit quirky… And this place only accepts cash. But it’s so delicious. They give you a good vibe. and it’s a small business I proudly support!!!

The Chocolate Shoppe is unlike any other icecream shop you’ll encounter. And it’s a must see on the holidays.
Let’s start with the décor. Ron, the owner, has the wildest imagination. He changes up the decorations about 4 times a year. You can always count on an epic halloween theme. He doesn’t just through some things up, he creates an in depth theme and experience for his store. He spends months planning and drawing and gathering materials to create this new world upon entering his store. The artwork inside is sublime and the themes always relate to every age.
As for the icecream it’s delicious. Super creamy, lots of exotic flavors. My favorite is the Haleys Comet which is a chocolate, vanilla swirl with caramel ribbon and rolos! There are more choices of cones than any other icecream place I’ve ever seen. There are waffle bowls, waffle cones, and sugar cones all covered in different combos of chocolate and toppings. My favorite are the Oreo sugar cones. It’s like finally being able to choose a topping for a cone instead of having to get it in a cup!
If you want to pick up an icecream cake for an event they also specialize in awesome decorations. Charlotte who makes all the cakes is a super talented artist who can match any idea. Currently I saw a super cute dinosaur cake and an Elsa from Frozen cake. They also have decadent cakes for any occasion with many different icecream fillings and crusts. We usually get the mint chocolate chip cake with Oreo crust and hot fudge and cookie decorations. Makes you want to eat dessert first!
Every time I go to Chicago this is a must stop location for me. It’s definitely worth seeing if not tasting!