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Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways

Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: July 7, 2015

You'll never look at a watermelon the same way after we show you these 10 versions in Chicago, from Italian ice to a mojito—even a jalapeño shot. It's all finger-licking, summertime goodness.

Mario's Italian Lemonade is one of Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways.

1. Mario's Italian Lemonade

9.0
1068 W Taylor St (at S Carpenter St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · University Village - Little Italy · 82 tips and reviews

CamilleCamille: The watermelon Italian ice is the BEST!!!!

Pinkberry is one of Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways.

2. Pinkberry

635 N State Street (at E Erie St), Chicago, IL
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Near North Side · 59 tips and reviews

Bleu C.Bleu Caldwell: The yogurt has a nice tang, and the fruit is fresh. Love the watermelon! Read more.

Native Foods is one of Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways.

3. Native Foods

8.1
1484 North Milwaukee Avenue (at N Honroe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 128 tips and reviews

Alvaro G.Alvaro G: Awesome vegan fast food restaurant. You need to check this place out! Try the watermelon fresca drink.

Las Palmas is one of Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways.

4. Las Palmas

1835 W North Ave (Honore), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Wicker Park · 22 tips and reviews

Parker B.Parker Burke: Try the watermelon mojito...such a nice summer drink with small chunks of watermelon in the glass.

Trenchermen is one of Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways.

5. Trenchermen

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 100 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Try the Sepia Noodles topped with avocado-chive, pickled watermelon and garlic, or the Braised Pork Belly with sugar snap peas, coconut, vanilla and plums. Read more.

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is one of Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways.

6. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

7.9
521 N Rush St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Streeterville · 63 tips and reviews

Maya R.Maya Rubalcaba: Try the watermelon salad, great for summer on the outdoor patio! Also have a good white wine sangria Read more.

Roots Handmade Pizza is one of Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways.

7. Roots Handmade Pizza

8.1
1924 W Chicago Ave (at N Winchester Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · East Ukrainian Village · 104 tips and reviews

Emily B.Emily Basten: Have an on tap watermelon jalapeno tequila shot (or two)! Great kick but not harsh.

Yeowoosai is one of Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways.

8. Yeowoosai

7.0
6248 N California Ave (btwn W Devon Ave & W Granville Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · West Ridge · 11 tips and reviews

Rain I.Rain Ire: Get the daktigem and soju cocktail; try the watermelon or strawberry flavor to start.

Bar Mas is one of Watermelon 10 Crazy Ways.

9. Bar Mas

800 W Washington Blvd (Halsted), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · West Town · 13 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily S.: Best watermelon margarita I've ever had. Damn good queso tacos and plantain chips!