"It’s hard to ignore the Barbie-pink signage and massive inflatable bear on the roof of Teddy’s—and you shouldn’t, because the ice cream at this little family-owned shop in Lincoln Square is fantastic. Choose between ultra-smooth softserve, more than 10 different sundaes, a “Poseidon swirl” (Teddy’s take on a candy-filled blizzard), some Greek-inspired specialties involving visinada, figs, and walnuts, and hand-dipped scoops in classic and rotating flavors. The blueberry with bits of chocolate-covered waffle cone is a great option, but no matter what you get, expect a scoop that’s the perfect consistency and full of flavor, without tasting artificial." - adrian kane, veda kilaru