Vaca's Creamery - Chicago

My favorite gluten free vegan ice cream place of all time!! 10/5 stars

It's close to the community pool which is awesome in summer. Ice cream is delicious and the snack options are always a nice treat.Best thing of all: it's priced to provide proper wages, so there's no hidden surcharge and no need to tip. Just priced properly.

Best vegan ice cream on earth. They are outdoor only and they are not very fast but it's worth it.

Tucked away in a residential neighborhood but on the edge of Wicker Park, this ice cream spot is a hidden but known gem! The quality of their soft serve is just amazing! You can hardly tell that they use oat milk because it's so creamy and rich! Great for anyone who is vegan and wants to satisfy their ice cream craving.I highly recommend ordering a kid sized cup for anyone who is eating it on their own! The small is actually quite a lot of ice cream for just one person, and I often feel it's too much! The kiddie size is perfect for adults, so don't shy away from ordering it!My go to is a vanilla soft serve topped with the miso caramel sauce. I love the savory sweetness of the sauce and it complements the vanilla base so well. They serve customers at a walk up window so be sure to be prepared to stand outside, or take your ice cream to Pulaski Park which is just steps away!

Their vanilla and chocolate ice creams are good but haven't had any good fruit flavors here (lemon guava were pretty bad, actually). I recommend sticking to the basic flavors and just customizing with toppings. I also think it's a bit pricey, though it definitely is as creamy as a dairy soft serve.