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    Miko's Italian Ice

    4.6 (217 reviews)
    InexpensiveShaved Ice
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    $7 for a medium w 2 flavors
    karina k.

    For $7 you get a choice of 2 flavors and it's like about 6oz. There are tiny bots of real fruit so it's very nice to have that'. I wish it had more fruit but some might not like it. Seating outdoors only. No in store shop.

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    Luke F.

    Delicious Italian ice spot with reasonable price I got the jumbo size for $8 and mixed three flavors. Lemon, strawberry and passion fruit. We walked to a park super close by and enjoyed it there. Worth the visit highly recommend checking it out and would make it a regular spot to go to. They have the pricing on the wall next to the window with the corresponding cup size.

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    Emily G.

    A staple in Chicago for a sweet treat! I need to remember to get the lemon flavor again. It is sooo good and pairs nicely with a sweeter flavor. This time I got raspberry lemon and it was a perfect sweet and sour combo. I tried the horchata flavor and was pleasantly surprised.

    Nolan F.

    Just like its other location in Irving park, Miko is a tasty Italian ice treat whose sweetness is halfway between Ava's and Mario's. Basically, not too sweet but not bland either. I love that the ice isn't crunchy and how they top off each cup. My go to flavor is mango which I highly recommend!

    Ella W.

    It felt super nostalgic walking up to Miko's. I felt like this place really resembled what summer time Chi was about. Don't let the long line intimidate you- it goes fast. The staff are sweet as well. We had blueberry and watermelon. Also fun tip you can get two flavors each container!

    Small combo with horchata on top, mango on the bottom
    Tony G.

    Came here after dinner since my group was craving something sweet to end the night strong. Pretty long line on a summer night, but moves pretty quickly. I don't believe there's any indoor seating, but they have some chairs outdoor that you can say at. I opted for the horchata and mango flavors and thought both were great! Nice and refreshing. It was perfect for a summer day. The other people I was with fried the guava, hibiscus, coconut, and watermelon. I didn't really like any of them and I don't think they were super fans of it either. But for the flavors I got, I thought it was a great little treat in a nice Chicago summer night. Also FYI, it was $5 for a small (they have 4 sizes) and you can "combo" up to two flavors in a cup.

    Aditi S.

    Came here over the weekend to enjoy the warm weather. The line was long but it moved pretty quickly considering they only had 1 person inside working the counter and taking orders. It's nice to know they accept cards but we had cash on hand just in case. We decided on the mango ice and raspberry - passion fruit. Both were excellent with the thicker texture and flavor and we both liked them better than Mario's by UIC.

    Carly S.

    Had the pleasure of going to Miko's for my first time last evening and it was absolutely delightful! There was a bit of a line when we arrived but it is SO worth it so do not let the line keep you from getting delicious Italian ice. I ordered the raspberry and watermelon and was so happy with my choice - both flavors were refreshing and you can absolutely tell they use real fruit. I have tried a lot of ice cream and Italian ice spots but this has to be in my top favorites! Thank you, Miko's for an amazing treat for our Sunday evening and can't wait to be back!

    Christopher H.

    One of my favorite spots in the city and perfect for a hot summer day. I get watermelon and lychee. Sit out on some of the plastic outdoor chairs that they have around the corner from the window. Line can get long but it moves fast. Bonus points if you come here after Lardon down the street (great sandwiches)

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    Kellie G.

    It great if you live in the area parking is horrible. My sister and I wanted to try a different Italian ice spot. Our go to is Mario's, Freddie'sor Jodi's in Indiana. I got the mango and lime. The lime barely had any lime flavor. It was a waist of a drive.

    One of perfect treats in a hot day!!!
    Nadiezhda M.

    Miko's Italian ice was very refreshing and tasty. I ordered the mango flavor and it was delicious. The ambiance was good, and also an excellent customer service by Miko!!!

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    Nanette B.

    I can think of few things nicer on a hot day when you're walking miles running errands than enjoying a refreshing Italian ice. My daughter and I did just that at Miko's, a neighborhood spot with a walk-up service window that offers a tempting array of rotating, primarily fruit flavors with chocolate thrown in. Sizes range from baby ($4) to jumbo (a pint for $8). We opted for the baby-sized lemon and mango ices and our cool, sweet treats helped us make it home without breaking too much of a sweat. If you want to sit and enjoy your ice, there's a few seats available outside.

    Hibiscus/Lime 10/10
    Joee G.

    Outstanding. I've been to Miko's several times and have tried several excellent combinations. The Italian ice flavors are spot on, super fresh tasting, and soo refreshing! My most recent favorite combo was hibiscus/lime. The floral and sweet hibiscus paired so well with the tangy and sour lime. I always prefer to pair a sweet with sour flavor. A small size is $5 (mini is $4) which is pretty steep, though totally worth it.

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    Best Italian ice in all of Chicago! I've been going here since I was a kid and the service and ambiance is unmatched.

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    Some of the best Italian ice in Chicago . A lot of flavors to choose from. Located in a quiet neighborhood.

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    So good! So many flavor options and all so delicious! Even have tiny cups for kids. Coconut is my favorite!

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    This place is a family favorite! Everyone enjoyed their flavors on our most recent visit, especially mango and a mango / raspberry combo.

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    Amazing flavors and clearly made with real fruit! Great treat for a hot summer day! Perfect location to sit outside and enjoy

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    My go to is either coconut or strawberry but cantalope, mango, and banana with chocolate chips are also good.

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    My first time going here! Expect a long line when you arrive but don't worry it moves fast. Their…read moremenu is written on the side of the building. You can choose up to two flavors. They serve fresh homemade Italian ice. The prices for their Italian ice a reasonable. They do accept cash and card. We ordered two mediums $6 each. Mine was blue raspberry with watermelon and my boyfriend ordered cherry with lemon. The cherry was delicious. It's a balanced amount of sour and tart with sweetness. The lemon was also very good and fresh. You could never go wrong with that classic flavor. Blueberry raspberry was very good as well. Slightly sour and sweet. The watermelon was OK it is very light in taste. There were watermelon chunks in the mixture. Along with the lemon flavor there were chunks of lemon in there. The ambience was very fast-paced you must know exactly what you want when you get there and listen out for your name. Be sure to grab some napkins and enjoy. The icy does melt pretty fast after getting it but it's so wort it. Full of flavor and worth the hype. Can't wait to go back again!

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    Right off the 606, so this is a great stop on a hot day or if you are looking for a treat. I got…read morethe AVA - 2 scoops for $6. When we went they had 4 options - grape, lemon, strawberry and watermelon. I got lemon and strawberry. It was fine. Not super sweet, not amazing. Grab and go - no seating!

    Ava's Italian Ice is the perfect spot to visit if you want a cold treat while it is hot in the…read morecity. I pass this place all the time and I finally made a visit today. Thankfully they don't close until 9pm. I was glad to see that the Italian ice here is made with real fruit and free of gluten and dairy. Definitely up to standards if you want to indulge in a cold treat and still be healthy. I saw pictures online of the flight and it looks really cool. It seems like a great chance to try all different flavors. You could probably share it with about 3-4 people or 2 if you're up for the challenge. I picked the cherry flavor and my husband picked the strawberry flavor in the Ava size. It was nice to enjoy some Italian ice and take a walk around the area. It really helped to stay cool on a 93 degree weather day. My husband was saying at first he could not really taste the flavor, but after a few bites, once you get towards the bottom of the cup you can taste the flavor a lot more. I really liked mine and I even finished up my husband's cup. The service was good. The cashier seemed friendly when she took out order. We were the only ones in line so it didn't take long at all to receive our Italian ice.

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