Bobtail Ice Cream Company
4.7
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview East
- 2951 N. Broadway
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-880-7372
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
This Lakeview ice cream parlor harks back to the old days with bobtail-wielding soda jerks and classic soda fountain favorites. Hard scoop ice cream is made on-site in a viewable glass-encased factory. Choose from 19 flavors, including choices like the "signature sunset," merlot ice cream with dark chocolate chips, and the "Daley addiction," with vanilla ice cream and butter fudge swirl. Belly up to the counter or take your treats to go. The lineup also includes choices like pastries, shakes, floats and sundaes.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Broadway and Wellington.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid Lot: One block north on Broadway.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 36 Broadway. Brown Line Train: Wellington.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Front door and restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
October-March: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
April-September: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dessert, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Snack Shop
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Retro soda fountain.
- ATM:
- Yes. Several in the area.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering, Kids Menu, and On-site Merchandise. No dancing. Pints and half-pints of ice cream. Kid-sized scoop. No buffet.
- Specialties:
- 19 flavors of ice cream, root beer floats, banana splits.
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 24
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 25
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"best ice cream"
By britpack from lakeview, June 14, 2008
simply the best ice cream in the world, i recomend there thick shakes as well!!!!!!!
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"Try the Peanut Butter Chocolate..."
By C & J from Chicago, IL, December 31, 2005
Try the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip ice cream - it is a little piece of heaven! This has been one of the best things to come into the neighborhood...
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"I love this place! I..."
By KM from Chicago, IL, September 20, 2005
I love this place! I come here at least once a week. I have never been disappointed in their delicious ice-cream, friendly service and relaxing atm...
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