Black Dog Gelato
Ice cream shop · East Ukrainian Village
859 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Highlights
Inventive gelato & sorbet with unique flavors in a pink space
Inventive gelato & sorbet with unique flavors in a pink space
"Like The Knicks hope Kristaps can do for them, Black Dog has made a European mark on the ice cream game. Gelato may just be a fancy Italian word for ice cream, but Black Dog has a talented roster from top to bottom." - sam faye
"Black Dog Gelato is the brainchild of evil dairy genius Jessi Orolo. They’ve since opened a second location in Lakeview, but their original scoop shop in Ukrainian Village remains a perennial summer favorite. The cash-only spot has an ever rotating selection of flavors (written daily on the window) including standouts such as goat cheese cashew caramel and blueberry french toast. Take a cone to go or sit outside on the dog-friendly patio. And if you’re looking to bring some home, they offer good deals on day-old pints (if you’re lucky enough to get there early)." - Potluck Creative
"A gelato stalwart by Jessica Oloroso, Black Dog puts gourmet touches on a childhood treat. How else would one explain a Turkish coffee float or a strawberry lemonade gelato pie? The local favorite previously operated three Chicago locations but has since narrowed its focus to the original shop in Ukrainian Village. Hosting a large event? Black Dog even caters." - Jeffy Mai
"Black Dog has some of our favorite gelato in Chicago. It’s incredibly smooth, and there are a variety of interesting flavors, like strawberry balsamic and sesame cookie dough (our absolute favorite is the goat cheese cashew caramel). Just keep in mind that since everything is made fresh daily, they might run out of what you’re looking for." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"A chef-driven gelateria that makes Italian-style gelato the traditional way while pushing inventive flavor combinations such as Blueberry French Toast and Sesame Fig Chocolate Chip, resulting in a contemporary twist on classic gelato technique." - Alina Polishuk
