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Bartleby's Ice Cream is some of the best ice cream I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and there are so many great options to choose from. The shop itself is really cute and made the perfect place to host a birthday celebration. They were also incredibly accommodating. They allowed us to bring in our own food and provided a great space for our group to gather and celebrate. It made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. If you're looking for delicious ice cream and a fun, cozy spot for a small party or celebration, Bartleby's is a fantastic choice. read more

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Rob G.

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Amazing ice cream! We stopped by this place on a freezing Saturday evening but that didn't stop us from enjoying some scoops. We both tried the honey comb crunch and the peppermint brownie. They were super creamy with lots of chunky ingredients. I love that a number the flavors use local vendors. The store is whimsical and fun. Lots of light, bright murals and plenty of space for seating. The staff was super friendly and let us try a few flavors before picking. read more

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Brooke L.

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Great location in the neighborhood. I love that they have homemade flavors and collabs with local places! The honeycomb flavor is AMAZING. Only complaint is that they ran out of their only sorbet flavor - they said there would be more tomorrow, so we will be back! Tons of seating. Check social media for fun posts and events. read more

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Emily W.

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Brought the whole family here (2.5 yo, newborn, husband) here for a fundraiser for a mutual aid org I used to work with and we're so glad we did! the ice cream was so delicious -- I got the chocolate and cookies and cream and shared it with my toddler. The split single was the perfect amount while still getting 2 flavors. Service was a little slow but they were busy due to the event so it's understandable! I'm glad they had outdoor seating even in November because we're still cautious with bringing our newborn indoors until he gets his shots. Not only did they have a lot of specialty gluten free options for ice cream flavors, it looks like they also do gluten free ice cream cakes too! read more

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Eda X.

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A new ice cream parlor opened in town! Go check it out. Great to take the toddlers for an evening dessert. A couple of Bartleby's ice cream flavors are collaborations with local businesses such as Koval, Katherine Ann Confections--making it more near and dear to heart. Make sure you sample the ice cream as some may be more icy shards than you may expect. read more

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Joani O.

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Bartleby's is a cute ice cream shop in the city that's independently owned and was a great choice for my friend's annual ice cream social. Street parking was easy and we were able to try samples. They have limited flavors but several were tempting. It wasn't the best ice cream I've had, but it was decent. With so many ice cream choices I wouldn't seek this place out but would come again if we're in the neighborhood. read more

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Olivia B.

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Stopped by here recently and have to admit, while the ambiance is cute, and the location is nice... the ice cream really was not good. I got a cone of the birthday cake flavor. It had hardly any flavor and left such a waxy feel in my mouth, which was gross. I only ate about half and then threw out the rest. My boyfriend got a scoop of key lime pie and couldn't even taste the key lime flavor, it was just super bland. Just a disappointing experience overall. I *love* ice cream, and 100% would've preferred a tub of Tillamook over this. read more

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Allan M.

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I don't know if this place was a little too overhyped to me before I visited, but part of me wonders if it was? Had kinda been wondering about this place for quite a while, and am glad I finally got around to visiting. It's like to me the ice cream was good, and I like how clean the interior was. Decor is nice, and patio looks good if weather was warmer. It's just the pricing for this place is what dings Bartleby's down a little bit to me. I don't remember the exact name of the flavor, but their banana ice cream flavor was good. But still, I was disappointed that an ice cream sandwich costed something like $8.88 after tax. I did buy it anyway, since I wanted to see how their ice cream sandwich measured up against other ice cream places. The custard sandwich at Scooter Custard is a better value, if you ask me. So to me this place isn't bad, but my heart just prefers i.e. Scooter's Custard or Margie's over this place. I wouldn't be against trying Bartleby's again, but hate to say it this wouldn't be my 1st choice for ice cream or custard. read more

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Arash R.

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A lovely neighbourhood spot to enjoy delicious ice cream including the vegan ice cream. My favourite was honey crunch ice cream and chocolate orange sorbet. Everything we tasted and tried was wonderful! Amazing and welcoming staff!! If you are in the area, this place is highly recommended. If you are at Basant enjoying delicious Indian food, stop here next door for some ice cream!! read more

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Kyle P.

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Good ice cream at very reasonable prices with inspired flavors highlighting other local, small businesses. Bartleby's is a brand new ice cream spot next to Basant Modern Indian in Lincoln Square, a welcome addition to an exciting part of town. We were very pleased to see such exciting, unique flavors, along with many vegan options and tons of different toppings (though they can get a little pricey here). The scoops themselves are very reasonable, which is lovely to see. Samples are offered like most spots, and there are plenty of flavors to try. The ice cream is good, not great, somewhere just below Jeni's, but not at the level of Black Dog, Paolo, or even Scooter's or the Sundae Stop of ole. The ice cream serves a little more like a vehicle for the incredible chunks of goodies in it, like the Honeycomb Crunch. You end up just wanting the crunch. The vanilla, in particular, and similar to Jeni's, is a little too milky. This was also the case with the cookies and cream, just not much flavor to the ice cream at all, more milk than vanilla, and you end up searching for the cookies. Other flavors we tried were interesting, but not quite at that wow level of layers of flavor and a memorable bite. But, they have a really nice concept going, it's very early, and it's a much needed option with incredible hours for ice cream lovers. The young staff is very pleasant and polite; however, as time goes on, I do hope management figures out a slightly better system of ordering. When you walk in, the line immediately snakes to the right around a metal railing. Certainly not ideal, but they are kind of limited by the logistics. Not a bad first visit, but not a particularly memorable one either. I'll be curious to see where they are in a few months as operations get smoother and some new things are tried out. There's a great idea here that I think can only improve over time. read more

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Rach H.

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Super cute interior, unique ice cream flavors, good location! They also have ice cream for pups read more

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JP H.

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Just okay. Chicago doesn't know ice cream. At least this place is homemade. Chocolate was a lil above average as it should be more for homemade. The butter pecan bourbon tastes like it had souls of three geriatric in it. Just okay quality home made ice cream here. Never thought I'd say that but it is read more

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Erica M.

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There are a lot of excellent ice cream places in Chicago, but for me this truly takes the cake!!! I have tried so many flavors here - and I swear every one is truly delicious. What is additionally impressive is that they have nondairy flavors too- that are also delicious!! As someone who is newly lactose intolerant- I truly appreciate this. The store is also adorable - and has a great room for rentals complete with ice cream related "toys" for kids. Plenty of outdoor seating for those that love to enjoy a summer night. I hope to try one of their cakes for someone's Birthday someday soon ! Staff is incredibly friendly too :)) read more

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Alexa H.

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Took the kids here on a quiet Saturday afternoon and it was a perfect spot. The ice cream is delicious and the sprinkles/marshmallow add-ons for the kids are priced appropriately. I loved the seasonal flavors for me, eggnog and a vegan gingerbread. Having seasonal vegan flavors is also great so everyone can enjoy. There is so much seating. They also made sure there were ice cream-themed coloring sheets available for the kids. And if you open a vintage fridge, you can find fun games and toys for kids of all ages (including adults). Can't wait to come back and try more ice cream! read more

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Matt F.

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Good ice cream. The mini marshmallows were a bit stale-tasting but otherwise everything was great. Good selection of flavors and toppings without it being overwhelming. read more

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Jimi H.

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Jimi ate his birthday cake waffle cone while walking and claimed he made no mess! Little did he know there was a bunch of ice cream in his beard. A local doggie of the night could not control herself around that ice cream. 5 stars read more

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Susan W.

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It's more ice cream, than cake, but very very tasty! Located in an incubator type space, it's a little hard to figure out where to go, but if you enter the parking lot there are signs near the building that allow for drive up pickup. You can also walk around to the front of the building and the desk folks will call them to bring your order. We tried a variety of things and all was well packaged and definitely frozen solid. It helps to set it out about 10-15 minutes before digging in. A fun treat and alternative to the big chain. read more

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Rachel K.

Thanks for trying us out and for the great review, Susan! Our cakes…

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Mara M.

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There's something just not quite right about this place. The ice cream is fine, I like that it is all home made, but it's so pricy for the quality. Jeni's is almost a better buy and honestly I think the quality is better. We tried three flavors and all seemed kind of thin, almost icy and very sweet. Also wanted to add sprinkles to our kids cup after paying and tipping well, and they wanted to charge me 83c for a tiny cup of sprinkles. Handed over a dollar and was told "oh, we are cash only". So I had to charge 83c to my card. After paying and tipping? Do they make their own sprinkles? No, I asked. read more

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Liz D.

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Thank you Bartleby's, finally an ice cream shop with good vegan options!! As someone who loves ice cream, but can't do dairy...this was great ;) Fudge and peanut butter sauce that is vegan/GF and flavors such as chocolate, krispy peanut butter and cookie dough that I can actually eat---yummm :) As someone who can't do dairy, I get tried of places charging $8-10 per sundae with their only vegan option being sorbet. I'll be back!! read more

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Cinthya Q.

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Amazing, delicious ice cream cakes. I am not a fan of ice cream cakes. They are hard, too sweet, and just meh. But my husband wanted and ice cream cake for his birthday so I had to find a good fit. I found Bartleby's cakes by their Google reviews. The hype is real. Order was easy, all the options are online. Pick up was also easy, cake was brought out to my car. I would highly recommend the coffee cake with a layer of vanilla. We also had a layer of cookies and the ice cream decorations. Everyone loved it. It's a great business and I am glad I found a local bakery where I can get delicious ice cream cake. read more

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Rachel K.

Cinthya, we can't thank you enough for your order and for this…

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Tracey F.

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I wanted to love Bartleby's, but the ice cream just didn't live up to the buzz. The texture was icy, not creamy, and the flavors sounded better than they tasted -- kind of muted and forgettable. Cute space, but overall it felt more style than substance. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

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John K.

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So many reviews about ice cream cakes, I assume that's where Bartleby's got its start? I know nothing about their cakes but visited the North Center location today and loved everything about it! The decor, the selection of flavors, the ice cream dishes, the stainless steel water cups, just all of it! There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, staff took care of us, and everyone in our party enjoyed their selections. For a moment I thought there was a mistake with the birthday cake ice cream because it was so colorful, but it tasted like cake and somehow perfectly matched my son's outfit; the kids loved it obviously! read more

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Sharon ..

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Delicious (!!!!) ice cream cake! Very friendly service & wildly exceeded my expectations. My husband was over the moon as he loves ice cream cake. read more

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It’s Me Skylar T.

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I ordered on Door Dash and the ice cream was still frozen and yummy when delivered! I wish I had ordered more than just a scoop. I'll have to go in next time and try all their flavors. read more

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Jennifer S.

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What a fun, delicious, inventive birthday cake. Bartleby's was easy to work with and affordable. We enjoyed our ice cream cake and will recommend to friends. read more

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Joe K.

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Fantastic ice cream, great variety of flavors and a super cute and colorful environment!

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Olga A.

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Very good ice cream that they made in the location they don't add color to the ice cream and the they have flavors for everyone.Cute shop and great atmosphere and service. Just what our neighborhood needed. read more

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Paul S.

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An excellent addition to the North Center neighborhood! Delicious flavors, a bright atmosphere, and friendly service. The quality of the ice cream is excellent and there is a good mix of creative and classic flavors. We'll be back soon! read more

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leteka b.

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Loved our experience here!! It was the first time we ordered from Bartleby's and it won't be the last. We live in Fulton Market and it was a short drive to the location. The curbside delivery was easy and effecient. The ice cream and cookies in the cake were delicious, best ice cream cake I've had in a long while. read more

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Katie G.

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Beautiful and delicious ice cream cakes! Tons of options on what to choose for your cake, friendly staff, and they deliver! Can't beat the price either! I'll be back for other cakes! read more

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Evan S.

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Pretty good cake but geez is it expensive. I ordered the 6" cake which feeds 6-10 for $60. My wife really wanted to try it since she heard good things and it was definitely tasty but the practicle side of me struggled with the cost. The staff is definitely friendly, especially the woman who took my order over the phone. Pickup was a little weird with "text upon arrival" instructions but it worked. Wishing Bartleby's future success! read more

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Madison S.

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My husband got me an ice cream cake from here for my birthday and WOW everything and more that I would want. I got the cookie dough and Oreo mix and will absolutely get again read more

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Ram N.

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Amazing, well crafted cake. Was a huge hit for my wife's birthday! Excellent quality and flavor combinations.

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Patricia S.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful work and absolutely delicious cake! It was for my wife's birthday, so I wanted to do something special for her cake, and this hit all marks. My daughter was especially fond of the sprinkle filled icecream cones We have already recommended you to our local friends and plan on making your cakes a part of our traditional celebrations! read more

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Delicious and oh so easy to use the website step by step to ordering the perfect ice cream cake for our son's third birthday. It was just as beautiful as it was scrumptious. They give step by step instructions to know how to keep cool and when to thaw. When your a mom and a business owner, simple is much appreciated and needed! read more

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Rachel K.

Thank you so much, Suzi! From a fellow mom and business owner, this…

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Eddie B.

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I ordered their thanksgiving pumpkin ice cream pie through dwellsocial and it was phenomenal. The owner hand delivered it which was too kind of her. I can't say enough great things about the pie. The crust was insanely good. The ice cream was extremely flavorful and creamy. All my guests went crazy for it. A++ read more

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Bartleby's did an outstanding job on our Pikachu cake! Everyone wowed when they saw it come out, very well done! The cake itself was super delicious, the premium ingredients used are definitely notable justifying the price point. We chose to go with toasted coconut ice cream and brownie bottom but are excited to try other combinations. The cake was a hit! We were also impressed with the level of service received, the team was very responsive and helpful all throughout the process. read more

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Hannah Z.

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Oh boy, I'm a fan. I ordered a 10 pack of ice cream sandwiches, half vegan ice cream (sugar cone crunch) and half dairy ice cream (cookies & cream). The chocolate chip cookies are a great consistency, tasty, and hold up well in the sandwich. Both of the ice creams were spot on, and the sandwiches were positively bursting at the seams! I personally enjoy the fact that each one looks handmade and uneven. Would definitely order again and again, but only wish is that they were able to mix and match more flavors within the 10-pack, but it's a small operation so I understand the small batch constraints! read more

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Chloe P.

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Hands down one of the best cakes I have ever had! The decorations were perfection and it was so easy to customize your order online. We went with a vegan, gluten free option and you would have never guessed the difference! The cookies and cream ice cream is a must try. I highly recommend Bartleby's for their cakes and will definitely order again in the future. read more

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Rachel K.

Thank you so much, Chloe! We hope you had a great birthday :)

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Jenny L.

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I cannot stress enough, how much I think everyone needs a little Bartleby's in their life. I ordered an ice cream cake for my sons birthday. Ordering online was as simple as can be. I had it delivered- how awesomely convenient! Was sent a reminder email the day before, and the person delivering the cake kept in touch via text as traffic had them slightly delayed (only by a few minutes). The cake was amazing and delicious. The sprinkle filled mini ice cream cones were a favorite from my sons and even their uncle! I would say I wish they were closer, but my scale says otherwise 10/10 will order again! read more

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1943 W Byron St
Chicago, IL 60613
North Center
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(773) 770-9019
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http://www.bartlebysicecream.com

Hours

What time does Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream open?

Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream opens at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream close?

Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream is closed on Monday.Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream closes at 10:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sun 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream take credit cards?

Yes, Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream have catering options?

Yes, Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream allow dogs?

Yes, Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream have bike parking?

Yes, Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream has bike parking.

Does Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream have parking?

Yes, Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream is wheelchair accessible.

Does Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream have free WiFi?

Yes, Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Our homemade ice cream uses only the best ingredients, because more flavor is more fun! Our scooped-to-order menu includes cups, cones, shakes, floats, and sundaes. We also have a retail freezer stocked with pints, ice cream sandwiches, ice cream pies, and ice cream cakes. There's even a pup cup for four-legged friends!

History

Established in 2024.

Bartleby’s Homemade Ice Cream was founded in 2024 by Rachel Kamins and Jeff Osborn, both transplants to Chicago who love ice cream and believe our adopted city needs more of it. We teamed up to create a friendly, community-centered space where we serve great ice cream and creative frozen treats. The scoop shop evolved from Bartleby’s Ice Cream Cakes, a company founded by Rachel in 2019 that sold handmade, gourmet ice cream cakes through its website. With the opening of our beautiful brick-and-mortar, we’re excited to offer classic hand-dipped cones, sundaes, and shakes, while continuing to make ice cream cakes for all your special occasions (because ice cream cake IS the best cake). We’re proudly committed to sustainable production and hospitality practices, including sourcing local, organic, and sustainably produced ingredients and using compostable or recyclable packaging materials wherever possible. Reused furniture and vintage glassware add personality to our shop too!

Meet the Business Owner: Rachel K.

I was born with a stainless steel spoon in my mouth and a pint of ice cream in my hand, and I’ve been obsessed with ice cream my whole life. After college I worked at Ben & Jerry’s as a factory tour guide, scooper, and Professor of Scoopology (AKA Retail Training Specialist). It was there that I learned almost everything there is to know about ice cream, including how to turn it into ice cream cakes. Through many years of home ice cream making, a stint working in the Zingerman’s Bakehouse, several classes on cake decoration, and many birthday cakes for friends and family, I came to realize that making delicious desserts, and especially ice cream, is what I want to do as much as possible. I named the business after a short story about a person who suddenly realizes he can’t do mindless office work and take orders from a boss anymore. That was me, but my story ends with more sprinkles.

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4.3(60 reviews)

I recently tried UFOUU, the Chicago-based bakery known for their Japanese-style cheesecakes, and…read moreoverall it was a really a hit for me. I wish I was able to travel with one of their cheesecakes but they require refrigeration. Anyhow the cheesecake itself was delicious super light, fluffy, and honestly felt like biting into a cloud. I had the salted egg but they had several flavor options that I would've loved to try if slices were available. The texture is what really stands out, and the flavor was unique and interesting in a good way. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it taste like, but it was sweet, but not too sweet They only sale but I consider a personal size but it's definitely enough to share with two people, maybe even three depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have. My only downside like others is the price. Paying around $19-$20 for a small cheesecake felt a bit steep, especially since they don't offer slices. I really wish they had smaller portions available so you could try different flavors without committing to a full cake prize. They package it very well and they also serve you a cute little fork set and a knife for cutting which I think is contributes to the price. The shop itself is very cute with chic décor and a lot of Asian-inspired artwork, which adds to the overall vibe. Customer service was friendly. When I visit Chicago again I'd definitely go back the texture and taste alone make it worth it but I do hope they consider offering smaller portions in the future.

Came here for a hot drink while it's very cold in Chicago and not a lot of lot of places around…read morethat offer hot chocolate, hot coffee, or any hot drinks. We got here when it just was opening. The place was clean and the staff was really nice. We got the sweet roasted milk and it was very good and unique flavor. We were watching them while they were making that and the cheesecake and you can tell they put a lot of care and in time to their products.

Matcha

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ParTea

4.3(36 reviews)

7.3 mi•Chinatown

SO CUTE! My…read moredaughter and I stopped in earlier today after going to a nearby park. A+ on the free and covered parking! It's a weekday and there were only a couple open spots, I'd imagine on weekends it may be hard to come by with a free spot in their lower or upper parking lot. As other reviewed have said, their space is small, with only four high top stools. But for us today, it was fine. Our main interest was the ice cream and characters! They're adorable! They have so many options too. They were sold out of a few of the characters, so make sure to level set expectations for a little one beforehand. Not only is it cute but their ice cream itself is delicious too! They have an extensive menu but we only ordered ice cream. The staff is really nice as well.

Fun little stop while while checking out the area. There was only 4 seats indoors and the shop…read morestayed busy. We picked up some fun ice cream cones with faces on them and the lids loved it. We would stop back if around again!

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Ms Ku's Flowers and Desserts

4.8(25 reviews)

7.3 mi•Chinatown

I really love tang sui from my time in Hong Kong and I've always missed having it in the U.S. This…read moreplace is probably the closest thing I'll get to that. I tried the taro , the black glutinous rice with mango and the mango sago dessert as a to-go order. The to-go order came in a cute, sturdy purple bag. The taro dessert wasn't too sweet and had a great texture. My only critique would be that the taro was a bit undercooked, it was a bit hard. The mango sago dessert was so much fun with lots of chunks of mango. The prices were a bit high but the desserts all come in high quality containers. Parking was a bit tight in the parking garage next to the shop. The shop itself is smaller with just a few seats. You can also buy flower arrangements here. Definitely come here to try some Asian desserts!

Loved the interior of the cafe and the options were great, I had the pistachio pudding and it…read moredidn't disappoint

18 stems flowers without lighting

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Mabu Generation

4.4(57 reviews)

7.1 mi•Chinatown

Decided to spontaneously eat here on a friday night while walking past and did not regret it…read more The restaurant wasnt overly crowded or loud and, the service was great while the food was even better. The taiwanese style popcorn chicken and pork cutlet were super juicy and tender with nicely crisp breading. The sausage had a pleasant sweetness to it and was served with garlic chips, which added a nice touch. Finally, the broth of the Sichuan noodles was packing with flavor: sweet, tangy, spicy, umami - truly hit all the spots without being too numbing to your mouth, if thats one of your concerns Would definitely return to try the other menu items, especially their hot sizzling plates and their dessert/drink offerings

Valentine's Night in Chinatown is going to be a long wait for most places ... this was the 3rd or…read more4th place we went to and got only a 30 min wait (slight lullaby in patrons) vs the 90m to 2 hours from the Shabu Rotary and Sushi Plus across the street. Its a smaller place but has updated and cute design and vaguely anime vibe. The tables have little drawers with napkins and flatware like some Korean places do as a nice surprise... also the QR code menu on it. Food is Asian fusion and primarily Taiwanese I guess so it was different but familiar and I got a Hotpot to appease my disappointed shabu craving... pals like their dishes as well... drinks were pretty cute - especially the chocolate sugar bear. Good place to hit ii Chinatown next time youre down there.

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Ovaltine Condensed milk French toast

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R07. Japanese Style Curry & Garlic Udon With Mashed PotatoTempura Shrimp

Big Ying Yogurt

4.1(17 reviews)

7.1 mi•Chinatown

There is such amazing variety of dessert places in Chinatown, and especially in this particular…read morearea. I've tried quite a few and this one might be my top choice. Yes, I know, I said it - even above the boba tea spots. It's the best of fro-yo meets gelato meets boba tea meets kefir. It's prepared fresh daily, has a nice balance between being sweet and tart/sour, and has options for mix-ins too. Very clean spot on the upper level, helpful service to understand the options, and satisfying dessert.

We came to Big Ying seeking some sort of dessert after lunch. The yogurt smoothies my girls got…read moreand the yogurt ball I got hit the spot without being over indulgent. Service was quick and efficient. The store its self is cute and decorated in hundreds of post it notes from customers! We will be back!

7.2 mi•Chinatown, Near Southside

Everyone shares in the fun and drawing

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Counter at Big Ying

Autea Sweets & Eats

4.5(74 reviews)

I went here because I wanted to try their stinky tofu. This place was one of the few places in…read moreChicago that offer it. I ordered it for pick up. Pick up was super fast and easy. If you want to try stinky tofu be prepared for the smell. It does have a very strong, intense smell. For me, this is a one and done kind of snack. Next time, I will just stick with their boba tea or normal Smelling snacks.

One of my favorite places to go to get homework done. A lot of seatings. They serve food, dessert,…read moreand drinks. I can sit here for hours. They also have a parking lot but get ready to do a little off-roading. They always decorate for the holidays which is super cute.

7.2 mi•Chinatown, Near Southside

Osmanthus dessert

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TSAôCAA

3.9(266 reviews)

Had a gf in town and she was craving shaved ice. We normally go to gaijin in the city but had to…read morechange course as they were closed for their holiday hours. We had dinner in China town so we decided to give this place a try! We ordered through the kiosk and it was served quickly. It was great! The snow ice had a nice texture and they didn't skimp on any ingredients. Will be back!

Underwhelmed with the boba here, but I believe as a chain, their actual tea is decent…read more Unfortunately I wanted boba at night and wanted to avoid caffeine, so went with a simple fresh milk. At another location, outside of Chicago, I had tea that was solid but the boba was still mediocre. Not sure if it's the franchisees or the actual chain, but the toppings may not be freshly rotated. Double Purple Bubble Fresh Milk - ube lining, ube grounding, milk, and boba. Combo sounds pretty great, but felt like execution was off. Ube lining was decent and smooth, just took some effort to scrape. However I expected the ube at the bottom of the cup to be mashed similarly and it was not. Boba was chewy on the outside but ripped apart easily in the center, almost firm.

Double Mix - Strawberry mango shaved ice cream

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Guava yakult green tea w honey aloe

Te’amo Boba Bar

4.5(269 reviews)

We stopped in whilst visiting Chinatown. We have one in our town and like to visit it on occasion…read more We ordered 5 drinks on the kiosk and found a place to sit in the back corner. Our order was ready pretty quick and everyone seemed happy with their drinks. The drinks are so pretty! Te'amo is pretty small and the night we went it was really messy.

Are you guys ready for this review??…read more So my partner decided we are going to china town for lunch with his mom and sister. Family day in the city, DURING A SNOWSTORM!! We arrive, place is closed, will open in 10 mins. Perfect, we go to a near by shop and I spot some demon hunter Stanley cups!! I get them of course! We head to lunch, everything is great! As we are heading out, my partners sister spots Te'amo! I ask if she's ever had mochi donuts. She hasn't, so of course we must stop in because everyone needs to try them at least once!!! We order at the kiask and patiently wait for our order. We get our order and leave....leaving the bag with the Stanley's behind!!! We don't realize this until we are home (45 mins away)! I immediately call, no answer, call again, no answer. I decide to DM their instagram page and guess what??? THEY HAD THE CUPS!!! Here I was thinking $150 in cups were gone. But they had them!!! A miracle!! 10/10 stars!! Anyway! I highly recommend the brûlée ube milk tea and the ube mochi donuts!!