Lickity Split might be the best dessert in Chicago -- and certainly the best custard. Even a simple vanilla or chocolate will be the richest and creamiest you've ever tasted. Their sundaes and concretes are huge hits as well. The retro parlor decor brings an extra charm to this corner staple. With tons of old-fashioned candies, soda fountain stools, and bright colors, it will warm you up even on a winter night. In the summer, it's worth the wait in line, and there are some benches out front to enjoy treats outside. I can't wait for my next excuse to come back! read more

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Lickity Split often makes the short list of best ice cream shops in Chicago, and after stopping by recently, I can absolutely say it's for good reason! Every time I've passed by, it's usually got a line going out the door so I wouldn't count on a visit being quick. That said, the staff worked fast and were super nice. The interior had a major nostalgia factor, with every kind of retro, old-fashioned candy you could think of filling the space! I saw treats that I haven't seen in decades. As for the frozen treats, they're beautiful in their simplicity. This place is not Jeni's, and they're not trying to be. There were only three custard flavors with seemingly every kind of traditional candy, sundae, and fruit topping available. I heard great things about the concretes in particular and opted for the OMG, which was a peanut butter lover's dream! I ordered it with a swirled vanilla and chocolate custard base, and every bite had chunks of brownie bites and butterfinger pieces. The junior was plenty big and I felt like a pretty good value. If you're in the Edgewater area and craving a sweet treat, I highly recommend paying a visit to this shop regardless of the season! read more

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets - OMG Concrete - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I accidently stumbled here when I was walking around Edgewater. It was late and not quite 10pm (they close) so I stopped in. Took me awhile to process the menu but it was pretty simple as there are only three steps but plenty of add-ons. Pick your custard base, pick your add-ons and size. I choose the store favorite "Mocha-madness" which is vanilla base custard and they add brew coffee and chocolate chip and blend. I like it as this was not too sweet and rich coffee flavors. $9 (medium). There are other favorites listed but I was not looking for anything crazy. The store has many candy items that you can buy which does not have to ice cream. There is a long bench in the back of the store where you can sit and enjoy the dessert. I like it and will come back for more. read more

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a cute neighborhood treat. Being able to add any cake slices to shakes seriously should be considered a sin but it's incredibly delicious and flavorful. A revolution honestly. Worth the trip for that! read more

Back at Lickity split this year but this time I kept it simple with chocolate vanilla custard twist! You really can get creative here with all the mix in and topping options. Love looking around at all the vintage candy, gag sodas, and more. This would be a great spot to look for specialty candy or purchase a gift for someone. Service was friendly and the line moved fast. read more

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This heat has sent me on a mission to try all of the ice cream shops in the city. I've actually attempted to come here a few times already this season but every time I have it's been super busy with a line out the door so stopping there today in the middle of the afternoon was a good choice. They have a great selection of add ins and diverse menu that also includes coffee drinks, flavored sodas, homemade chocolates and lots of different vintage candy. It's super cute inside with the vibes of an old school candy shop. The service was attentive and she invited me to ask her any questions about the menu. They do use frozen fruit for their fruit options, just as a side note. The custard was a great consistency and it didn't melt quickly. I'll be back! read more

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This was a cute candy store on the interior with chocolate and fudge also. The store does milkshakes and concretes too. We ordered 3 junior milkshakes and it was plenty filling after dinner. I got a chocolate malt with cheesecake and it was amazing! I would visit again the next chance I get!! read more

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What a gem for this neighborhood and for all custard lovers in the region. There's no better place to sample the best custard in the region. If there is ever a neighborhood institution, this would be it, not only for the quality of their custard, but the charm of this whole place, stocking old fashioned candies to unique sweets from around the world. Plus, they make some of their own bakery items, including these delicious cupcakes baked at their Lunt location. Ken the charming dedicated owner started this beloved shoppe 16 years ago in the heart of Edgewater. What adds to the special ambience of this place is that everyone is welcomed reflecting the diversity of customers who come here from families with young children to seniors & yuppies representing the wide range of demographics of the Northside community. Especially as we face these major heat waves, visit this oasis to experience the simple joy of eating perfectly flavored custard from their dark rich chocolate and satisfying lucious vanilla to at least one special flavor of the day. As a resident of nearby Rogers Park, I've been coming here since they opened and witnessed so many children, including my own find happiness in this magical place. Thanks Ken, for sharing your love for custard with the community and choosing our Northside neighborhood! read more

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Some really delicious frozen custard (you can get sundaes, shakes, etc) as well as retro candies, pop in bottles, etc. A cute little corner storefront with friendly staff. read more

I've been coming here for ten years. Excellent candy shop. I'm taking off two stars for recently changing to CASHLESS. Unacceptable.

Very fun atmosphere it takes you back to your childhood. All the different candies from the 70s and 80s. Family atmosphere great customer service smells delicious prices are extremely reasonable. read more

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets - Vanilla custard on a cake cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When I walked in here, I felt a rush of nostalgia. I think it's supposed to be a 1940s-50s malt shop vibe which is of course way before my time, but I guess it felt like a movie! They sell all sorts of candy and soda here, and the ice cream (sorry, FROZEN CUSTARD) menu had a lot of variety, including a cupcake sundae (frozen custard blended with one of their cupcakes). I decided on a more classic small sundae with custard, whipped cream, chocolate fudge, nuts, and a cherry. I paid about $6 for it, and it was absolutely delicious. The only drawback is lack of seating. They don't have tables or many chairs, just some bench space. Not the best place to come with your large group of friends if you want to talk to them. read more

This is such a cute dessert shop to grab some frozen custard, a shake, or some chocolate. They have all sorts of cute decorations and nostalgic items in their store. I had trouble decided if I wanted a frozen custard or concrete. I decided to go for a concrete since I enjoy milkshakes. It was delicious! Perfect for a summer night read more

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best ice cream (frozen custard actually) in the city. the baked goods are beautiful, the employees are really friendly and there's so much fun candy to buy too. may be busy especially in the evenings but they're always quick read more

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Came here after lunch. I was quite impressed with the nostalgic candy's and novelty items, some of which I haven't seen since my childhood. The place had limited seating and it seemed to draw in a line. Once I ordered, it take moments for me to receive my ice cream. Enough time to loom around. I got some astronaut ice cream to take home, because it was too cool to resist. I opted for a strawberry custard on a medium cone. It really satisfied my sweet tooth cravings. Not too sweet, very creamy and refreshing. read more

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets - Strawberry Custard Scoops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Disclaimer: I am going to use Custard & Ice Cream interchangeably. There is a difference, but this is not the format to wax poetic about it. Also, bite me. I wouldn't be surprised if the CIA comes knocking, for time travel is certain to get their attention. Walking through the door of Lickity Split is like walking into the past (one that I was, unfortunately, not alive for). It has a feeling of an old school soda, ice cream, and candy shop. They don't have fountain sodas as far as I know, but they do have bottles galore of smaller batch indie brands. Candy wise, they have a wide variety of different candies and novelties for sale. Some things that are just fun, like gummy baloney! However, neither the candy nor the soda is what made me a frequent flyer in this shop. In terms of the base, there are three options: vanilla, chocolate, and a rotating seasonal variety. And from these bases you have options galore, not only do they have a wide variety of toppings, they also have concretes. Recently, I had a pumpkin pie concrete, which is a slice of pumpkin pie blended with pumpkin custard. It's bad for me, I know, but it was oh so delicious! The custard itself is very creamy and savory, and the pumpkin pie blended within added even more pumpkin flavor, as well as little bits and pieces of pie crust! This is just one example of the numerous fun and exciting options lickety split offers. Only now am I starting to become a little more adventurous and go beyond the simple Sunday with a scoop, sprinkles, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. Finally, the prices are more or less reasonable for Chicagoland, and the ambiance aside is nice, though it would be nice if they had a little bit more seating period. The Chicago winter is fast approaching, and while it is not outside the norm for me to have ice cream in the middle of a Blizzard, it's definitely something I enjoy more rarely. Still I look forward to returning once or twice before everything is covered in snow. And once the temperatures go back up to the 80s and beyond, I will once again be here at least once a week! read more

Amazing frozen custard spot. The way Lucy described it is like having a customizable McFlurry. The way to order is you can pick a custard base and either pick a preset "concrete" which come with various toppings already mixed in, or you can customize your own. They also have a monthly rotating custard flavour (it was Mango when I went). They have a whole bunch of different candies and chocolates they sell in store as well. (I bought a few peanuts character themed choco bars too). Ok so to all the 90s kids who's ever lived in Korea, the vanilla custard tastes super nostalgic. It tastes very similar to this vanilla ice cream that's in the shape of a rectangular prism called Excellent (like the literal English word). I was shocked at how much it reminded me of it. I think the texture isn't as similar since this is a custard base but still!! I was super excited lmao I opted for the pineapple topping and they blended the custard and pineapples, so in the end the consistency was actually more like a super thick milkshake than ice cream. I love pineapple flavoured desserts and this hit the spot. I also got to try a bite of Lucy's banana + vanilla custard mix and that was also super yummy. It tasted like real bananas (as opposed to artificial flavouring) and it was an amazing combo as well. read more

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Fun, nostalgic and delicious. Purchased pop rocks, Charleston chew, bubble gum cigs and even some chocolate custard with real peanut butter to dip it in. Cute store. read more

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Super cute and cool custard shop. If you stop in for custard for you're going to leave with more than that, I'm sure. They have all of the old school candies, drinks, and more! It's like a mini Wille Wonka factory in there!! I took my niece and she wanted just about everything her eyes landed on. We decided on a waffle cone with two scoops and sprinkles, she loved itttt!!! She also got some gummy bears to go, she drives a good bargain. The staff were so kind and welcoming to us. read more

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I have concerns about food quality - the last couple of times I have been in, the chocolates and coconut taste rancid, like they should have been thrown out months ago. Disappointing since this is my go-to ice cream spot. Please throw out your old food!! read more

They put so many brownies on my sundae! Fun old-school decor and lots of unique sodas they sell by the bottle. Friendly staff too read more

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Delicious ice cream and sorbet and good customer service! A treasure for the neighborhood.

Okay, who doesn't love ice cream. This place is SO CUTE. You walk in and have to look at everything, they have such cool candy options from all generations and some really unique options. If we had my nephews with us, we would have spent SO MUCH MONEY. It's so awesome. I came with my parents and they definitely felt the nostalgia. They also have a wall of unique sodas - some looked absolutely disgusting but it was fun to read and look at them all!! Service was great and quick, they were eager to answer questions. The servings are a good size and definitely worth the cost. They have SO many toppings and literally an option for EVERYONE. Such a cool spot. read more

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Really good ice cream and custard! The interior is very cute- looks like a vintage candy store.

I couldn't find anything bad to say about Lickity Split if I tried. This is a must visit location if you are in Edgewater, and we have been here many times in the past few years. The interior is one of the coziest places in the neighborhood; it feels warm and inviting, and has a wide variety of candies that you cannot find at your every day grocery store. Our personal favorite is the crazy cake which combines any flavor custard you'd like with a cupcake of your choice. It's absolutely delicious. In addition they have anything you could think of from milkshakes to concretes to banana splits to specialty sundaes or soda floats, and assorted baked goods. The staff is always so friendly and informative when you need help, deciding on flavor combinations, or what to get! If you ever have a sweet tooth, you can't skip coming here! read more

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went here for the first time tonight and loved almost everything. There was a short line to place my order which I didn't mind. The custard is delicious and the amount of toppings to choose from is overwhelming, but wonderful. The girl taking the orders was very friendly as were the people who delivered it. After looking around a bit, I would have liked to purchase some of the candy/cakes upfront. However, the line had grown much longer, and I was not about to wait 15 minutes to make a second purchase. They really need to have at least two people taking orders And a separate person just to ring up all of the other wonderful items in the store. read more

Arguably the best sweet shop in Chicago , this adorable throw back to the 50's dessert shop is worth a trip. Custard is their specialty and chose from a plethora of toppings to create your ideal flavor. If you aren't into custard, they have almost any kind of candy imaginable ( including an entire section of Japanese candies ). They also have a ton of unique soda's. And if you aren't into that they have cookies and other baked goods. This store is adorable and unique -recommend ! read more

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Great custard but the music is so loud and annoying lol other than that it's really cute and yummy

I've been walking by Lickity Split for a while now and finally decided to stop in when I had a craving for something sweet. When you walk in, you're greeted with so many bright colors and so much candy from your childhood that you'll be feeling delighted and nostalgic. They have a huge variety of sweets, ranging from your typical stuff to the rare kinds you won't see anywhere else. They also have baked goods, jars of gummies, and a good range of fudge and other chocolatey creations. Most notably, they have frozen custard, shakes, and concretes. I had wanted to get some custard because c'mon it's custard but as I was walking and holding bags it would be too cumbersome to have a cone. Next time, Lickity Split... They have a ton of options for mixins and creations that I will gladly come here in the dead of winter (and I'm so glad they're open when it's cold!). Instead I opted for two milk chocolate haystacks (which are huge!) and my partner got a type of gummy we'd never seen before and a toffee. The service was super friendly and although the young guy at the counter was clearly new, he still was able to answer questions and knew the checkout procedure well (and also knew when to ask for help from who I think is the owner). Can't wait to go back! read more

I've been visiting Lickity Split forever, and it's never lost the thick, flavorful frozen custard quality that makes it special. Pictured is their seasonal lemon ice cream, one of many delicious seasonal flavors at Lickity. If you don't get too extravagant, their prices remain reasonable despite inflation. Service is sweet, ensuring a neighborhood ice cream spot feel. Don't miss this Rogers Park/Edgewater spot- and check out the extensive candy wall! read more

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets - Kids Size Lemon Custard on a Sugar Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was greeted by a long line at this frozen custard store (the staff said there was a line pretty much the whole day), which also held numerous candies and a selection of niche premium sodas. If you want something that isn't sugar, you're out of luck. My grasshopper, with mint cream and mint oreos mixed into the custard, was thick and I got a generously filled cup. The flavor was not 100% minty, some bites were stronger than others, but the vanilla custard I got shone through as well. The custard was a thick, smooth, and slick, a distinctive texture that sets it apart from regular ice cream. I imagine that being reasonably walkable to the waterfront, they are likely to be very crowded whenever the weather is nice. read more

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets - Grasshopper Concrete - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is the best! I've had concretes and sundaes and they never miss! It's extremely well decorated as well. Super cute and super delicious. read more

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Really fun place with lots of candy options! Custard was delicious but messy, and only three flavor options. read more

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets - Crazy Cake Concrete - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service: 10 Food: 10 Ambiance: 10 This place has always remained consistent in all three since day 1! Sadly it's sandwiched between a Barre and LA Fitness. Haha Overall Love Love this place. read more

I stopped in here yesterday with some friends and grabbed an affogato to go. It was incredible and made with care. The espresso was fresh and delicious. I'm going to be thinking about it for a long time read more

OMG! That's my reaction after eating this and also what I got. This concrete was a mix of chocolate custard, peanut butter, fudge brownies, and hot fudge. The concrete was a little thicker than I expected first, but quickly softened up. The chocolate custard was very good and wasn't overly sweet. The peanut butter was noticeable throughout with some spots having even more. A lot of fudge brownies that were soft and as expected very fudgy. Only thing I wish I could change would be having the hot fudge on top so I could taste it. Even on a windy, fall Chicago night, this hit the spot and is arguably my favorite place in the city. read more

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets - OMG Concrete - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

TO DIE FOR FROZEN CUSTARD. Lickity Split is what your 1950s ice cream shop dreams are made of. It really takes me back to the ice cream shops I used to go to as a kid, I love all of the nostalgia bottled up here. In addition to the ice cream, they sell a wide array of candy, including some retro ones you won't find at your local drugstore. Whether you prefer a sundae, concrete, cone, or a shake, Lickity Split has you covered. One of their concretes even includes a cupcake of choice blended into it and topped with sprinkles! I decided to go with the Rocky Road concrete; chocolate custard blended with walnuts, marshmallow creme & dark chocolate chips. Heavenly! If you're not feeling one on the menu, you can always build your own or customize as you please. The staff is friendly and always hard at work - this place can get busy! Even in the dead of winter you can catch me coming here because it's too good not to! read more

Good stuff! Embarrassing how it blows away Ted Drewes and other stories frozen custards. Modest, simple, fresh little place, open late.

The custard is so delicious, however it would be nice if there was somewhere to sit.. even just a few tables. There was lots to look at however and loads of different types of sweets and candy. Recommend! read more

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What a fun place! This trip was definitely a hike for me coming from the city center but I'm glad I did! Cute & quaint little shop that has tons of sundae options as well as vintage candies. I opted for a 2 scoop sundae which was the perfect size if you're looking for a big special treat. The custard isn't the best I've ever had but the toppings really made it really great. So delicious -- I hope to return! read more

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