Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream Bronzeville
Ice cream shop · Bronzeville ·
Homemade ice cream with unique flavors, cobblers, and vegan options
Homemade ice cream with unique flavors, cobblers, and vegan options
"Taste a variety of homemade flavors at this shop in Bronzeville’s historic Rosenwald Courts Apartments. Inspired by his memories as a kid, owner Yahya Muhammad has been perfecting recipes since college and moved his business back to the South Side after previously scooping cones in Lakeview. The inventive selection includes Muhammad’s signature honey cinnamon graham cracker, Jamaican rum raisin, and butter cookie, as well as a vegan menu. The ice creams can (and should) be enjoyed with freshly baked cobblers, too." - Jeffy Mai
"Shawn Michelle’s in Bronzeville makes fantastic ice cream, with creative flavors that are interesting without seeming like they’re trying too hard—like honey-cinnamon graham cracker (which has a strong balance of crackers and honey), the creamy banana pudding, or the Jamaican rum raisin. And though handmade ice cream can sometimes have an issue with ice crystals, you won’t find that here—it’s all smooth and rich." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"This is South Side scoop shop is an experience with off-the-wall flavors that sometimes make no sense until customers take a bite. Shaun Michelle’s staff knows what they’re doing. There’s something for everyone at this proudly Black-owned ice cream parlor. Be prepped for long lines during the summer." - Eater Staff
"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
"Bananas Foster Combo Scoop That line isn’t out the door for nothing. If you’re craving something sweet, Shawn Michelle’s makes some of the best ice cream in the city. The first time I went I wanted to try virtually everything, but there are over 25 flavors, so I ended up going with the bananas foster combo: a mix of banana pudding and Jamaican rum raisin ice creams. Y’all. This woman made me like raisins. Let that be a testament to how good the ice cream is here." - courtney sprewer
