VinnyD's is an absolute gem in the bustling Wicker Park area! From the moment we walked up, we were greeted by the friendly and personable owner, VinnyD working the walk up counter. I ordered the Chicago style polish dog with all the toppings minus the fresh tomato (im allergic). I was pleasantly surprised that the chopped onion played well with the relish, peppers, celery salt & pickle spear. can taste bitter. All the toppings complimented each other unlike anything I've ever had before. I also order the curly fries which were fried perfectly & not seasoned which was perfect alongside the super savory Chicago dog. To drink I ordered a small Rootbeer float, the ice cream ratio was perfection What really sets VinnyD's apart is the top-notch quality and personalized service. Vinny truly goes above and beyond to ensure that every customer is sincerely greeted. It's clear Vinny knows his regulars and they know him. The designated seating area with umbrellas added a nice touch to the already charming atmosphere. My husband couldn't get enough of the blood orange Italian ice, having four servings in less than 24 hours! The Jameson gelato is something else and I recommend. Ask nicely for a sample. If you're looking for whats been voted the best Chicago Dog in all of Chicago, ranked #1 in the nation, look no further than VinnyD's. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! read more

The hotdogs were good - the sport peppers had a funny aftertaste that I did NOT like, but once I picked them off, I housed the Chicago dog. Sad tho because I love sport peppers. Excellent price too! Also sad it was too cold for a shave ice because the flavors looked delicious. Don't pass on the lemonade, it was perfect. Service was also A+. When we got our dogs with side of curly fries, the server dude decided to fry more for us because he didn't think we got enough. So kind and generous! read more

The place was great. It is a little hole in the wall and they had such thinly fine shaved ice. The flavors were also very good although since it was so hot it just melted into a sweet mess at there end. But I would definitely go here again on a hot day. read more

VinnyD's - Shaved ice - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great italian ice to beat the summer heat. We tried the pomegranate and the watermelon ice. Quick and efficient service. Will definitely come back to try different flavors. read more

This was my second time here, I was craving a cold sweet treat! The mini size even though a small cup, still had a good portion size. They have different types of food and drink options on the menu. I haven't tried their food but maybe next time. The staff is very welcoming, and the service was somewhat quick depending on the time of day! It a little hidden but I like the lights they have and the outdoor seating! read more

VinnyD's - Shaved Ice - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Simple, walk up window and fast service. Snow cone was a sweet summer treat to beat the crazy heat we've been having. Tried the Limeade and Cherry flavors - good mix of sweet and tart though I wish the lime was just a bit more sour! read more

Back at it again! Love this place such a cool spot in the summer. Best Italian Ice in the city. The entire family loves it and they always provide great service. read more

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Vinny D's may well have the best Italian Beef in Chicago. I've been to dozens upon dozens, but these folks have created something truly special. Let's break it down: Beef Of course it's thinly sliced like you would expect, but the tenderness is melt-in-your-mouth. A quality meat is used that's clearly cooked at the right temp for the proper amount of time. Easily pulls apart with your fingers; never mushy. Certainly never chewy. Not a sliver of fat or gristle shows up. Juice The juice features the exact right amount and type of herbs and spices. Sitting at the bottom of your sandwich container will be exactly what you want to see in terms of the Juice: Not too watery; with tiny oil slicks floating on the top here and there. It's a perfect balance. Getting that right is no easy task. The Giardiniera (hot variety) I'm doubtful that the giardiniera is Vienna Beef brand, and that's a good thing. I love the Vienna style but it gets old. I need to ask these guys, but this could very well be home-made. There's little cubes of cauliflower in theirs which, while it's a small detail, provides an amazing little texture crunch and taste to the experience. Inspired Bread As far as I'm concerned, this is what sets apart the 'okay' level from the 'spectacular' category. They have absolutely nailed the bread. It's never stale and chewy like so many places. Oh no. It's packed full of flavor. Most importantly, and I cannot stress this enough, it HOLDS TOGETHER from beginning to end. I've even taken their Italian Beef sandwiches home to eat. 10min of walking later, I break out the sandwich. That bread is not only still in one piece, it maintains its structural integrity until the last bite. Listen, if you know about Italian Beef and the bread....you know that's a serious accomplishment. Many places lately the bread is positively falling apart after 2 bites. Not here. Consistency Lastly, and most importantly, let's talk about consistency. Anyone can get a great sandwich going at least some of the time. Only a handful can knock it out of the part most or all of the time, and these folks do it. I've eaten quite a few at Vinny Ds at this point, and it's been the exact same quality every single time. It takes real discipline to not get sleepy and lazy and sloppy when making something as simple as an Italian Beef sandwich, so a huge round of applause for the staff. Staff Always friendly. Always cool. Final Bravo, Vinny Ds. Bravo. read more

VinnyD's - Italian Beef. Juicy hot style. - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The services top-tier! they really do care about the Chicago culture and it really shows in the experience of going to to Vinny's. Chicago doesn't have a ton of snow cone places, but this is where you should get your snow cones! they've got a crap ton of flavors in the ice is always the best!!! Please go here for all of your icy treats read more

I stopped by and Carlos was asking people to try free samples. He was sooo friendly and sweet. So I got the Italian cookie gelato. It's sooo good! Highly recommend stopping by this family owned spot! read more

VinnyD's - Italian cookie gelato was amazing!!! Creamy and delicious - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Imma give them 4 stars even though I was really disappointed they handled my concern when I had a question. We stopped at Vinny's around 7:30 PM on Sunday evening when it was very hot. We ordered two slushy's lemonade and a cherry and a root beer float. There was no slushy in the lemonade, It was all drink. When I went back up to the counter to let them know I got lemonade the lady behind the counter went on a tangent for a good 30 seconds and I couldn't understand a word she said except for "do you want to give it back?" After all that I said no thank you and took my slushy back and drank my lemonade. The cherry slushy was fine. It had slush in it and the root beer float was good. I won't let their rude customer service or failure to give me a lemonade slushy stop me from going back cause if I'm being honest, the lemonade was actually fire! read more

VinnyD's - Lemonade "slushy" Cherry slushy Root beer float - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute little shop with fun summer options as well as good food options. I went for Italian ice the one day it was warm in Chicago miraculously and it did not disappoint. read more

VinnyD's - Italian Ice (Kiwi and Strawberry) - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this place. A different of variety of desserts are available. Gives you that old school food stand feel. Everything Ive eaten from here was delicious. read more

Incredible service, and the best Italian beef I've ever had. Carlos and Mary are both amazing! I'll be returning as soon as we're back in town. read more

VinnyD's - Beef! - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always friendly and accommodating and the shaved ice is impeccable along with the mini tacos

I always get pistachio gelato the first time I try a new place to get a sense of the freshness and quality. Vinny D's was ok, but nothing to write home about. My kid enjoyed the cookie dough gelato. We were there on an extremely hot day and only their patio was open for seating. We actually stopped in to the nearby FedEx after we finished just to cool off for a bit. I'm not sure if that's atypical or not, but it was disappointing since we came to get gelato and cool down. read more

Amazing ice cream! The kids gots gelato and Italian ice everything was so tasty!! Super friendly service. They even give pup cups to the furry friends:) We will be coming back! read more

VinnyD's - Supermam ice cream - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hey there Vinny! Actually met Vinny via Facebook marketplace... he bought a few of my designs. Really super nice guy. Got to chatting and told me about his restaurant. Stopped by on a sat afternoon and had myself one of the best Polish Sausages ever! Best fries too! Can't wait until they open up again. Thanks Vinny and Renee! read more

My family and I were walking up Division and stumbled upon VinnyD's. I'm glad we did. I'd never heard of it. The guys at the shop are super friendly. We were able to taste many different flavors prior to ordering. The Gelato is EPIC!! I hate to say that my husband got the chocolate milkshake and it was not good. None of us liked the milkshake but we all LOVED the Gelato. The shop being a walkup has a vintage feel and very welcoming. I definitely recommend. read more

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Lovely spot to try a variety of Chicago classics. We came here to try italian beef, but ended up ordering a scoop of Italian ice and a Chicago dog as well. The Chicago dog was by far my favorite item- great ratio of all the traditional toppings, great value for the price we paid. It may have been the best Chicago dog I've tried. The italian beef was also tasty, but the flavor was mostly coming from the giardiniera/pickled veggies rather than the meat itself (beware if you aren't a fan of spice! I am someone who loves spice and even I found myself picking out some of the jalapeños). The portion size was also pretty small. I would recommend ordering the Italian ice to enjoy out on their patio- make sure to add gelato (in my opinion, the best part!) Note: I went on a really nice Chicago summer day, and they only had patio seating available. The inside/restrooms seemed blocked off from customers. read more

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Amazing service at the window. The best Nutella Gelato I have ever had, and I've had ice cream and gelato across the country. Outdoor seating with walk up window. Umbrellas for shade and FIRE EDM pop bumpers on the speakers. read more

VinnyD's - Nutella, coconut, Oreo , strawberry chip. - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had the best experience and italian ice here!!!! Vinny is such a funny, kind & generous guy - it was my birthday (almost) and I showed up after closing. He made sure I got an italian ice and a warm birthday welcome read more

Service is always great. Italian ice and dipped beef with their homemade giardiniera is always spot on.

The best gelato I've had in a while. I highly recommend the banana fudge flavor. Hence, the service was fast and friendly with a pretty patio setup that brings this place together on a summer day. Always nice to know a reliable dessert spot, DO TRY! read more

VinnyD's - Gelato, Banana Fudge - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So listen here people: this is my absolute favorite place in town! I love the fella who work inside! They have theeee best gelato in town hands down! Among other yummy treats! My favorite: the strawberry chocolate chip! Pistachio and hard 2nd place ! They also have yummy food Chicago Dog, Italian Beef Sandwich, and a variety of Italian Shaved Ice Flavors! Hands down a very awesome hometown experience when you go here! And I love their hours! Open til 9pm The service is the best! read more

VinnyD's - Strawberry chocolate chip gelato the best! Yum! - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went here on a beautiful summer late evening and the walk up order window was super cool. We ordered some sweet treats including gelato and Italian ice. I also ordered an Italian beef with hot peppers and seasoned curly fries with cheddar cheese on the side. The sweet treats were awesome and we enjoyed the beef & fries as well. They have a homemade giardiniera that was also delicious. The cherry on top was the personal service we received from Renee and Vinny, the owners. They are hard working and offer a delicious product for the community. We really enjoyed chatting with them. I love supporting businesses like this! read more

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I've only tried the gelato from here but I cannot wait to come back and try their food. The Italian Cookie gelato is PHENOMENAL. I typically can't eat too much ice cream because it's too sweet for me but I thought this gelato was wonderful! We also tried the Jameson one which was also very good! The texture of the Jameson one was a bit grainy, I wonder if it is normally like that or maybe that batch was just grainy. The workers here are so kind, we got to try flavors before deciding which ones we wanted. I would be in trouble if I lived in wicker because I would be here all the time. RUN here now. read more

VinnyD's - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ever been told "Take me to a real Chicago joint"? Well this is it! Great food, gelato, Italian ice, cheese fries, & more! Great place to stop when talking your dog for a walk both of you can get a snack. Family owned and ran. Don't miss them they're closed for winter! PET FRIENDLY read more

VinnyD's - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Italian ice great food and great conversation with the owner and employees! I recommend the pistachio gelato best I ever had!

OMG, YUM! I forgot to take a picture before I ate it all! Coming back for Italian Ice very soon! Nice people, great service!

We were in the mood for Italian beef and decided to check this place out. Service was great! The hot dog was good, with all the classic toppings and poppyseed bun. The Italian beef was good, but giardinara was a bit spicer than I like. The milkshake was decent. Would love to come back during the summer for Italian ice or gelato. The cookie dough gelato we sampled was so good with biscoff cookie pieces! read more

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I love their shaved ice and homemade gelato. This is one of the cutest neighborhood spots. I love walking up to the window and ordering my shaved then sitting at an outdoor table to enjoy a sweet treat on division. My entire family loves this place including my mother-in-law. My favorite yes the cherry and piña colada shaved ice. I also love the pistachio gelato. read more

VinnyD's - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Vinny is the best. Tons of samples to find the right flavor for us, felt so personalized. I love this place. Just moved to wicker park and I'll be back read more

VinnyD's - Vinnys - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Talked to Vinny, the man himself, and he welcomed us to Chicago. Service was great, dog was good, italian beef was good. He pushed the curly fries on us and we couldn't resist - got a big portion and they were also good. Will to go again and try an italian ice. Sat at a table on the street because it wasn't crowded, which was great. read more

Gelato is good but more not the creamiest gelato around. They will let you try a few samples to see what you like but next time I'll just have the Italian ice. read more

THE definition of summer... shaved ice flavors for years, "real" italian ice and phenom gelato. i don't generally love the first 2 (i'm an ice cream gal) and that said, gelato is usually too rich for me but the italian cookie gelato hit the spot on a humid night... i think we're the only ones that didn't go for dinner AND treats -- seems like their fast food is a hit as well... generous portions - eater beware! :) read more

Great place to get Italian Beef! The gelato is fantastic. The owner is nice. I'll be back! read more

I went to Vinny's last June to try their Italian Ice, it was good, and there were quite a few selections. I decided to come back and try their Italian Beef Sandwich. I ordered one with green peppers, and hot giardiniera, and dipped it. The bread and beef were definitely old school with a peppery taste. read more

Their Italian ice is so creamy and rich in flavor! Although it's vegan, there's a richness to the texture. We got blue raspberry and lemon and both flavors were delicious. read more

VinnyD's - the entrance to a restaurant - Gelato Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good ice cream, but terrible as a pint. It melts the moment you take it out of the store. Owner refuses to do anything about it. Service is also inconsistent (read: usually bad). read more