Jun 20, 2024 - Food and Drink
Three Italian ice spots to beat the heat
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A baby scoop of mango ice at Miko's. Photo: Monica Eng/Axios
Axios Chicago readers recently helped us battle the heat with a list of cool Italian ice joints.
- We checked out reader recommendations.
Monica: I headed to Logan Square to check out reader Rob B.'s recommendation for Miko's Italian Ice, which also has a location in Albany Park. Cups cost $4-$8.
- I started with tart passion fruit and sweet mango but was glad my softball teammates Kate and Dimitri steered me back to the classic lemon, which transported me to Chicago summers of my youth.
- Pro tip: Give your ice a shake of spicy, sour, salty Tajin that Miko's keeps on the counter.
Justin: Jillian G. recommended Freddy's Pizza in Cicero and I'll love her forever for it! I tried the lemon and cherry flavors ($2.99 a half pint), both delicious.
- I had never been to Freddy's before. Now, it's the only place I'll ever go.
Connie S., Jonathan Y. and Jeff K. recommended Little Italy's famous Mario's Italian Lemonade.
- Jeff K. says, "I went for the first time over Memorial Day weekend. I have to say it is by far the best Italian ice I have ever had. And I went with the combo I usually get with ice cream: banana and coconut, and it was almost as good."
Go deeper: More Italian ice recommendations.