Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream Bronzeville

Shawn Michelle’s, Chicago’s Iconic Ice Cream Parlor, Debuts Another Location | Eater Chicago

"Operating out of an anchor storefront in the historic Rosenwald building at 47th Street and Wabash, this family-run ice cream shop has grown into a South Side institution over 16 years, drawing lines around the block even during the pandemic. Known for inventive flavors like Jamaican Rum Raisin, Lemon Sunbeam Supreme and the community-focused “Melanin Magic,” its vanilla remains a standout: it was the first flavor the husband ever made and is praised for an exceptional, nostalgic taste that reminds customers of homemade ice cream from a mom or grandma. The business began in Chatham as Jabrill’s Supreme Cream, paused after a family tragedy, then reopened and was renamed in honor of a late family member; since then the brand has expanded across the city (including a stint at Time Out Market and a location in East Lakeview) while emphasizing consistent, homemade quality." - Tony Tran