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Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets
Ice Cream Parlor, Candy Store, and Bakery$$$$
Edgewater, Chicago
The folks at Chicago Tribune and Time Out Chicago Kids like this place. Would you agree?
"their Crazy Cake Concrete made with vanilla custard"(5 Tips)
"... cupcake blended with frozen custard; Scarlett's Last Fall is also amazing - red..."(4 Tips)
"Crazy Cake with chocolate custard and a Red Velvet cupcake..."(4 Tips)
"crazy cake concrete with vanilla custard"(4 Tips)
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Chicago TribuneFebruary 18, 2015The shop aims its crosshairs at our retro-aesthetic pleasure center and hits the bullseye, with offerings like Bing Crosberry—custard mixed with raspberries, cherries, cheesecake and graham crackers. Read more
First time coming here in a while but came in with my boyfriend for some ice cream before a movie date and they had live music. Great acoustic guitar. Going to happen on Fridays I think. Check it out!- Try a Crazy Cake concrete -- a whole cupcake blended with frozen custard; Scarlett's Last Fall is also amazing - red velvet cupcake, custard, raspberries and marshmallow, w/ whipped cream and a cherry
David BussellMarch 3, 2017Peanut Butter Blowout Concrete!!! YES! Chocolate & Vanilla always available. Third (and sometimes fourth!) flavor rotates every few weeks. Love their custard! Candies and chocolates are good, too! 😁
- laura honeycuttMay 4, 2014Not just ice cream - they have homemade candies, cupcakes and cookies. The crazy cake concrete with vanilla custard and red velvet cupcake is heaven!
On a muggy summer evening, grab a peanut butter blowout concrete mixer and nurse your sugar buzz on one of the lovely benches outside.
Phani KanthApril 9, 2016Crazy cake... Red velvet cake with vanilla cake.. I give 10 out of 10 to it.
Stephanie MattosDecember 25, 2013Forget what you heard about custard on the other side of the pond, this frozen custard's where it's at. We're givin' you a run for your money, England.
Fernando CovasAugust 18, 2014Awesome and classic ice cream parlor. Traditional flavors served up in a cool atmosphere.- Try the Crazy Cake with chocolate custard and a Red Velvet cupcake... or any other of the dozens of combinations. Make sure they add the sprinkles!
- Get their Crazy Cake Concrete made with vanilla custard and a red velvet cupcake!! Best treat in the house!!
Time Out Chicago KidsJuly 2, 2012Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets is nominated for Best Ice Cream Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Great custard-only complaint is there isn't enough toppings in their concretes...even when you ask for extra
Get a concrete with vanilla custard and a funfetti cupcake.
Lemon cupcake + vanilla custard crazy cake is amaaaazing
Steve ScudderJuly 13, 2012It took awhile to find passable ice cream in Chicago but THIS place did the trick!
Crazy Cake Concrete is awesome. Red Velvet all the way.
will.i.am.notJuly 17, 2012Was asked if I wanted butterscotch from the pump or chips ... who in his or her right mind gets chips?!?
Greg MarquezSeptember 2, 2011Screw the more cow bell! I need more frozen custard! Mmmm and this place has the good stuff!!!!
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Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets
6056 N Broadway St (at W Glenlake Ave)
Chicago, IL 60660
United States
Chicago, IL 60660
United States
We serve frozen custard, ice cream, candy, and baked goods, among many other tasty treats.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(773) 274-0830
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
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"Excellent walk back in time. The food is good; the desserts great! Must try their turtles and NY cherry ice cream."
Burt Blanchard - 8.7
"I love the chocolate frozen custard with marshmallow creme on top! Employees are very friendly. Store is cute and has a warm welcoming feel."
Stephanie Cianchetti - 8.1
"Order the mud pie blizzard. It's not in the menu, but they'll make that coffee and oreo treat!"
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