Lickity Split Frozen Custard

Great custard, tastes better than ice cream. The peanut butter blowout and that cake mix flavor is what i like to order. Great for dessert as well.

I tried to avoid this place as best as I could, all that sweetness it’s just looked like too much to handle. After having passed by it almost everyday, I decided what the heck just go in and try a couple sweets. Well that didn’t happen! I walked out of there with a bucket load of some of the best chocolates I have ever tasted! The chocolate covered pretzels and the red velvet chocolate candies INCREDIBLE! It is a sweetness heaven in West Rogers Park with that «back in the day» feeling I’ve been missing. I just don’t know how I’m going to be able to avoid going in this place everyday! HELP!

This is the magical kind of ice cream shop every neighborhood should have. Good ice cream, nice people, clean, cute place. Love all the old fashioned candy, this is the kind of place you want to bring your kids. Get some dinner at Rub Backcountry and then cross the street and get some ice cream here!

My friend and I came across Lickity Split by accident (we wanted to check out some of the animals at the Red Door Animal Shelter nearby, but they didn’t have any puppies) — and we’re so glad we did. We can’t wait to come back and try their other flavors.
Lickity Split used to be located on Broadway Ave and moved to Western not too long ago. It feels like an old ice cream shop with nostalgic candies and unique flavored sodas (bacon soda… really?) My friend and I sampled their peppermint ice cream with crushed candy canes… and we were hooked. Their ice cream is flavorful, but not overly sweet. I ended up getting their junior size of their concrete (ice cream + custard) of the day: Peppermint Party. It was heavenly. I can’t wait to come back and try some more of their concrete mixes. My only complaint is that their smallest size is still a tad too large for my taste. I’d prefer something half the size of their current «small.»
It feels a bit strange to mention service received at an ice cream shop, but I have to add that the two workers here were very sweet. They really took the time to explain how their concrete mixes work, offered samples, and were just very friendly and helpful. There were a ton (at least 7) of kids (junior high/​middle school-​aged?) and they were all asking for samples and just hanging out at the store, but the workers were very courteous to them as well.

I’m not a medical expert, but I have recent, extensive experience as a patient. And I can attest to the unexpected medicinal qualities of the vanilla malt served at this venue. Taken internally, of course. Best tasting medical treatment I ever have encountered.
The chocolate chip cookie with sea salt is an elixir for anything else that ails you.
Delightful, pleasant service, fair prices, happy smiles among the patrons.

This place looks like a dream. If heaven existed this would be what mine would look like… but not what the sweets would taste like.
I’ve gone about 3 times and every time I’ve hoped it would get better and every time I’ve been wrong.
The last time I stopped by this place I was having a rough day and needed a sugary cheer-​me-​up. I took a bite of the cupcake, spit it out, and became even more depressed.
I’ve only ordered the cupcakes so I can’t speak to anything else. The frosting is horrendous. It tastes nothing like buttercream and seriously reminds me of what styrofoam would taste like if you could eat it in cream form. The actual cake is not any better and was rather flavorless.

My new favorite ice cream spot. Live down the street which is a plus, good for a little date and to share with someone, I had ordered a JR cup and still couldn’t finish it because it was so thick and creamy but was so delicious

I don’t know how it could get better. Their ice cream never disappoints. Staff is awesome. Great business. Feeling blessed to have them in walking distance. This is a magical corner for the neighborhood. Amazing… so good.

Nice place with a really good selection of desserts and candy. Really cool seeing some old school candy like the candy cigarettes. Service was fast and the employees were really friendly. They greeted everyone as they entered and said goodbye as they left.

Custard! Candy! Cookies! Toppings! This place is a fun little spot with friendly people and custard that will satisfy anyone’s craving for a creamy, sweet, and cold treat. They have the staples of chocolate and vanilla custard, and a rotating flavor of the week that sometimes sticks around a couple weeks. With a variety of toppings, you can customize your concrete mixer (blended custard and toppings). They also have several concrete mixers already prepared for you. They also have floats with all kinds of sodas. With all the choices, one thing that stays the same is the friendly and fast staff. We went when the line was nearly out the door, and after we waited 5 minutes and put in our order, we had our custard in less than 5 minutes. Faster than most Starbucks! I am so glad this location opened up in our neighborhood. It’s a welcoming neighborhood spot.

Concrete Chocolate with Oreos is even better than the shake.

OH YEAH!!! There are no words for how big of a fan I am of this place.
So we used to live in the now-​hipster part of Rogers Park. Which made the original Lickity Split accessible, but not too accessible, if you know what I mean. (We like to walk. A LOT.) But yeah, being just West of Clark and only a few blocks South of Howard makes the original location a super-​serious hike. I was sad. But my waistline was resigned.
Imagine my delight one cold, snowy night, when we were driving home in the car-​share car; when I spied the signs of a NEW Lickity Split! Right on the corner of Western and Lunt! Mere blocks from home! I think my exact words were, «WHUUUUTTTTT???» in a sort-​f ScoobyDo kind of voice. So yeah. Happiness abounds.
We have been there twice now and I still love it. I always get a small OMG, chocolate. Once in a while, I get a Mocha Madness. Both are sooo gooood! I did once get the Crazy Cake, I mean come on, it’s a concrete with an entire cupcake smooshed into it. Oddly, I was not a fan. And this is probably just me, but the cupcake had buttercream frosting. Real buttercream. Which I have made and frosted cakes with. When butter gets really cold, it gets really hard. And that’s kinda what the buttercream frosting from the cupcake does. It tastes fine, it’s a texture thing for me. But that’s okay, I can just get one of my other favorites.
I have no reason to buy ice cream at the grocery store anymore. I would just rather come here. And I am looking forward to going for a concrete and then trotting over to Indian Boundary with it.
20 years ago, I used to go to the Baskin-​Robbins that used to be in this space. Lickity Split is soo much better!

What an adorable little addition to this area! Makes me feel like a kid again. From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out, a smile from ear to ear. Super friendly staff, too! Delicious sweets and eats. Will be back. and back.and back!

My husband and I went here after the dentist the other day (a couple hours later is ok, right?) and got an OMG and a cone concrete (can’t remember the official name of his). His was MUCH better. The OMG was distinctly lacking in chocolate sauce and brownies — it was pretty bland, although of course vanilla custard is GOOD, it wasn’t worth all the calories. Plus, the brownies were supposed to be peanut butter, which I really wasn’t getting at all, and they were somewhat dry. I suggest if you really want things chocolately with any of the concretes, you go with chocolate custard because they don’t really make up for it in fillings.
My husband’s cone concrete was wonderful, though, even with vanilla… crunchy carmely, yum
They also have a great candy selection, including honeycomb peanuts, which I have had to order online until now — and not at a terrible price — this was the highlight for me! Plus, they threw in 2 squirrel nut zippers to be nice. Speaking of which, nice they were — no points off for lack of friendliness. As others have pointed out, it has a great ambiance — charming and nostalgic.

My favorite is the my way concrete with strawberries and Nutella. I would come here every day if I could! They have an awesome old school, retro section of sodas and vanishes. Worth the visit!

Unbelievable customer service and absolutely some of the best frozen custard in town. The concretes are delicious. They serve Metropolis coffee which is a nice change of pace in a market flooded with Starbucks. Great addition to the West Ridge neighborhood. Definitely will be coming here more often.

As I walked into Lickity Split’s second location on Western and Lunt
in West Rogers Park I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic, even 40 years
later this place is still so similar to many places my Mom took me as
a child.
This place reminds you more of small town america than urban city,
and honestly, I loved that more than anything.
Now, Lickity Split’s claim to fame may be their frozen custard but they
are so much more than that!
Besides custard there’s candy, so many varieties to choose from,
something to make everyone happy.
They also have a case filled with cupcakes and other delectable treats
if that’s what you desire!
And, okay, I will not cop out on the fact that I went into Lickity Split
today because I desired a concrete in the worst way.
Hey, I’m almost 54 and have never had a concrete until today and that
was on my bucket list so at least when I kick the bucket I will have
had knocked that one off the list!
And, yes, today will be my first and last concrete cause that sucker
cost me $ 7.38 and that’s a high price to pay even if that concrete had
the best tasting, silkiest, custard I’ve ever had. okay and it had sprinkles
and whipped cream.
Boy, did I like that, however $ 7.38’s worth me thinks not!
So, I am deducting one star only for the high cost of my very special
concrete.
And, I must give props to the very cheerful counter associates,
they were most friendly and helpful.
So, I loved so much about Lickity Split, but still just can’t justify the cost.
Still, am happy I ventured in tonight,
And, as the warmer nights are approaching you should venture in too…

Ugh, the aesthetics in this place kills me! Can I just live in here? Love the decorations.
Everything I’ve tried here has been delicious. There are tons of goodies to choose from, and prices aren’t bad for the quality you get. Can’t wait to come back.

Delicious custard and friendly employees! Will be back… Probably too often as I live pretty close by!

I stopped by tonight for the first time to try the frozen custard. I got the chocolate custard in a cone and it was very good. I love looking at all the old fashioned candies they sell. Some are packaged and some in jars. This would be the perfect place to take your favorite niece or nephew, son, daughter, or mother!
I’m glad to have Lickity Split in the neighborhood. I’ll be back to try some of the many other wonderful looking treats.