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08/21/2022
Need last minute plans today? Come out to the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival for live music on two stages, local art, demos , and of course black dog gelato!
02/23/2022
Summer is Coming and we are getting ready to open up the shops for the 2022 season! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals for gelato scoopers, catering attendants, delivery drivers, and dish washers. Please email resumes to [email protected]. See details below:
--Locations in Ukrainian Village, West Loop, Logan Square
---Part time: afternoons, nights and weekends
--Must be available a minimum 3 shifts /week
--May 1st to October 31st
--$15/hour + tips
--Free gelato!🍦
02/10/2022
We are bringing back the March Cookie Madness Gelato Flavor Contest!! Black Dog Gelato is supporting our local Girl Scout troops this season by hosting the 2nd annual March Cookie Madness Gelato Flavor Contest! 🍪
The Top 8 Flavors (the I’ll-Eat 8 Sampler Box) and the Top 4 Flavors (the Featured 4 Pints) will be available for pre-order in March!
Your objective? Create a new gelato flavor using your favorite Girl Scout cookie – pick a base gelato flavor (like chocolate, for example), add some mix-ins or swirl-ins (up to 3), do your best to describe your gelato vision, and finish it off with a creative name for the flavor!✍
Check out the Contest Rules, Additional Information, Voting Timeline, and Flavor Submission on our website!
Link in bio
12/23/2021
Did you forget to check someone off your list?
It’s okay, your secret is safe with us 😉and lucky for you we have just the thing!
Our Pint Club gift packs are the gift that keep on giving🍦
We offer 3 or 6 month subscriptions, which include 2 pints a months, 20% discounts, a cooler bag, and more monthly goodies!
Click the link in our bio to order yours today 🎁
12/09/2021
Down the Rabbit Hole 🕳
Our special edition Matrix Resurrection flavors now available!
🐰 Black Cat/White Rabbit: based on a black cat cocktail swirled with white rabbit candy gelato!
😎 Mr.Anderson: sesame gelato base with miso caramel, carmelized noodles, and cookies!
allergens: dairy, gluten, and sesame
Click the link in our bio to reserve your 2 pack in time to enjoy for the movie premiere!
12/08/2021
For the person who has everything…
you can never have enough of the good stuff!🍦
Give the sweetest gift this year— Black Dog Pint Club Gift Pack!
Our subscriptions include:
2 pints a month
Cooler bag
Monthly gift
10% off additional purchases
Early access to menus
+more!
You can choose between a 3 month, 6 month subscription, or a flavor gift pack!
🎁 Click the link in our bio to order!
12/04/2021
Holiday Special Menu ☃️
We have 3 fun and festive treats to enjoy this holiday season!
❄️ DIY Yule Log Kit- Enjoy decorating your own yule log filled with our gelato! The kit comes with Chocolate sponge cake with white mint gelato roll, chocolate buttercream, red and green frosting, meringue mushrooms and and assortment of other edible decorations.
❄️ Gelato stuffed Panettone- Italian holiday bread stuffed with layers of Chocolate, Espresso Chip and Irish creme Gelatos. Iced with Nutella and wrapped up with a bow.
❄️ Baker Miller Take and Bake
Cinnamon Rolls - Back by popular demand! Bake at home Baker Miller Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls.
👉 Place your pre-orders through the link in our bio! Pick up will be available at our Logan and Damen locations on December 18th and 19th.
11/24/2021
‘Tis the season to shop small!
Celebrate with us this Saturday at our Logan Square location, 12-4pm!
We will be scoopin’ gelato out of the case, featuring fun in-shop giveaways and offering BOGO on select pints & quartz!
Come support a small local business and enjoy some sweet treats!
Can’t wait to see you all there🍨
11/16/2021
There’s only a few days left until the release of this year’s BCS collab flavor!
We will be open for pre-order pickups Wednesday, 11/17 at our Lake St location 4-7pm.
Goose Island will also be joining us, sharing samples of the 2021 BCS!
Don’t miss out! Preorders are still open through the link in our bio.
11/12/2021
The Goose Island Bourbon County Stout CollaborationSeries is back!
To celebrate the release of the 2021 Bourbon County Stout, we had the honor of making a gelato flavor with the 2021 BCS that has notes of Strawberry Shortcake. 🍰
This creamy infused flavor is made with dairy free coconut gelato blended with strawberries and swirls of strawberry jam, and topped with crunchy coconut flakes.
DON’T MISS OUT — We will only be making a limited amount of pints so be sure to pre-order through the link in our bio.
Pick up will be available at the Lake St location on November 17th from 4-7pm.
Limited quantities also available and locations starting on Black Friday.
11/05/2021
Smoked Chocolate Cherry
Made with bittersweet chocolate gelato scented with smokey lapsang tea, topped with a fudge swirl and luscious Amarena dark cherries🍒
This bittersweet beauty is one of our Pint Club features for the month of November!
Not a member of Pint Club?
Don’t stress! You can sign up through the link in our bio, and treat your taste buds to the sweetest gift!
Address
859 N Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622
To get to the ice cream shop and ice cream parlor at N Damen Avenue in Chicago, you can take the CTA Blue Line to Damen Station and then transfer to the #50 Damen bus going southbound. Get off at the intersection of Damen and North Avenues and walk a few blocks east to reach your destination.
Alternatively, if you are driving, take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) and exit at North Avenue. Drive east on North Avenue until you reach Damen Avenue, then turn left. There is street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood, but be sure to check street signs for any restrictions or parking permits required.
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What people say
Black Dog Gelato is a must-visit ice cream shop in Chicago. Their hand-crafted, artisanal gelato is made fresh daily at their Ukrainian Village, Logan Square, and West Loop locations. What sets them apart from other gelato shops is their use of unconventional flavors that are sure to excite your taste buds.
Their proprietary recipe for a rich and creamy base, inspired by the Northern-style, combined with fresh, house-made ingredients make for an unforgettable experience. The fact that they make it right there in their shops every day ensures that you get the freshest and most delicious gelato possible.
Since 2010, Black Dog Gelato has been diving deep into flavors to serve the absolute best and authentic gelato in Chicago. Their N Damen Avenue location is conveniently located and offers a cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy your gelato while people-watching or catching up with friends.
Overall, Black Dog Gelato is a fantastic spot for anyone looking for high-quality gelato with unique flavors that will leave you wanting more.