Anna Held 5557 N. Sheridan | 773-561-1940
3 PM-10 PM Monday-Thursday, 11 AM-11 PM Saturday, 11 AM-10 PM Sunday
When I paid a visit to this Harlem Avenue cafe it was so hot outside that everything was melting. Even half melted, though, my scoop of banana-caramel-praline gelato was one of the best I’ve had outside Italy. My second scoop—butter pecan—was just as good, whole pecans sprinkled liberally throughout. With its wide selection of gelati—for chocolate lovers there are now three different choices, double-Dutch chocolate, dark chocolate-orange, and dark chocolate-raspberry tartufo—Bellezza’s is a go-to spot, and the superaffordable coffee drinks and pastries don’t hurt either. —Sam Kaplan
8 AM-Midnight Sunday-Thursday, 8 AM-4 AM Friday-Saturday
Bobtail Soda Fountain 2951 N. Broadway | 773-880-7372
Malaika Marion’s “soup, sandwich, and shake shack” on the western fringe of Logan Square is a sunny, six-table destination for hearty down-home standards like a gooey grilled peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwich and beefarific chili (a vegan version is also available). There’s also rich mac ‘n’ cheese, meatball subs, a daunting Reuben, Goose Island root beer floats, and homemade ice cream sandwiches. —Martha Bayne
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Dairy Star 3472 W. Devon, Lincolnwood | 847-679-3472
