Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream
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Homemade ice cream with unique flavors & vegan options
Homemade ice cream with unique flavors & vegan options
"This ice cream place is offering takeout. Which is great, since the ice cream here is fantastic." - adrian kane
"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
"Shawn Michelle’s is a must-visit scoop shop in Chicago for creative flavors that are interesting without seeming like they’re trying too hard. Order the honey cinnamon graham cracker (it has a perfect balance of crackers and honey), the rich and smooth banana pudding, or the Delta, which tastes like an oddly satisfying creamy Kool-Aid. If you’re a first-timer, expect to be practically force-fed samples of their signature flavors by the friendliest people who work there." - anne cruz
"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
"Opened with a ribbon-cutting in early July to meet strong local demand, the new suburban location has been warmly embraced by the nearly 80 percent Black community in Olympia Fields. Bringing the same homemade flavors and family-driven origin story to the South Suburbs, this location debuts the brand’s first drive-thru and aims to fill a gap in the area by offering nostalgic vanilla alongside bolder, signature flavors; customers have been very supportive in the months since opening." - Tony Tran
