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05/31/2026
thank you to everyone who pulled up to our first ever community kickball game 🤍⚾
9 years in Chicago and this was our first event outside the window — and you showed up.
this is what Ava’s is all about. more events coming this summer, stay locked in
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/29/2026
Thank you to these amazing students and teachers from Pritzker Elementary school for coming to Ava’s for an end of school field trip! We hope you all have a great summer and hope to see you again! ♥️👍🏻
05/28/2026
3 years running, Matt from Jose De Diego School brings his students to Ava’s as an end of school year treat 🤍
this is what it’s all about — showing love to our neighborhood and the families that make it special.
thank you Matt and the whole Jose De Diego crew for choosing Ava’s again this year 🍓
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/24/2026
you’ve been walking past Ava’s all summer — it’s time to finally pull up and try the flight 🍓🍋🍉🥥 four flavors, all real fruit, no artificial anything
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/23/2026
📣KICK OFF THE SUMMER WITH AVA’S ITALIAN ICE!
Let’s celebrate the start of summer together with an afternoon of kickball, music, food, freeze pops, and community fun!
🗓️ Saturday, May 30th
⌚️11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍Churchill Field
1825 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(Damen & Bloomingdale)
At Ava’s, we believe in bringing people together through great experiences, great food, and great community. Whether you’re kicking, cheering, or just hanging out with friends and family, we’d love to see you there!
Click the link in bio to register or scan the QR code on the flyer to claim your spot and tickets.
(Must register to play kickball - limited spaces for both kids and adult games)
05/22/2026
any Italian ice flavor + our fresh lemonade on tap = your custom cooler 🍋🔥 strawberry mango, lemon, pineapple — you pick it, we make it. $7 and worth every sip
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/20/2026
your pup is missing out Chicago 🐶 swing by Ava’s and see why every dog on the 606 is obsessed
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/18/2026
the flight speaks for itself 🍓🍍🍇🥭
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/16/2026
fresh pineapple, washed and cut by hand before it ever becomes Italian ice. this is how we do it every single day for Chicago 🍍
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/14/2026
dog-friendly Italian ice is officially here 🐶🤍
all-natural, made with real fruit, safe for your pup. grab one on your next walk down the 606
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/14/2026
real fruit, no artificial anything. 9 summers and Chicago keeps coming back 🍓 come see what the hype is about
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/13/2026
Ava’s AM Bootcamp is coming 💪🤍 early morning workouts right on the 606 — free and open to the community.
runners, walkers, cyclists, everyone.
Joe’s out there with you. more details coming soon, stay locked in! 🔥
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/10/2026
season 9, first ever community event 🤍
kickball at Churchill Field, Saturday May 30th starting at 11 AM. nine years of Ava’s and it’s time we showed love outside the window.
pull up Chicago!
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/07/2026
☀️ MAY EVENTS ARE HERE ☀️
Chicago summer officially starts at Ava’s 🍧🐾⚾️
Here’s what we’ve got coming up this month:
💪 MAY 11 — Summer Boot Camp Registration Opens
We’re teaming up with Tailored Strength for morning boot camps off the 606!
🌅 6AM + 7AM sessions
📍 Churchill Field + Walsh Park
🔥 June–August • Monday–Friday
🐶 MAY 14 — Doggy Ice Launch
Your pups deserve a summer treat too 🐾🍧
Come grab our brand new Doggy Ice and spoil your furry bestie 💛
⚾️ MAY 30 — Kickoff to Summer Kickball Event
📍 Churchill Field
🕚 11AM–4PM
Food, fun, community, summer vibes & kickball 😎☀️
We’re so excited for everything coming this summer and can’t wait to spend it with you guys 🫶🍧
05/03/2026
Mangonada italian ices. one day. Cinco de Mayo.
don’t sleep on this one Chicago 🥭🔥 pull up before they’re gone!
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
05/01/2026
our Mangonada Italian Ice drops Cinco de Mayo — one day only, first come first serve 🔥🥭
only 100 sold, once they’re gone they’re gone!
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
04/29/2026
season 9 is here 🤍
nine years ago we opened a window in Chicago with one mission — keep it real.
real organic fruit, no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners. two years with no social media and you still showed up every single day.
this summer we’re doing things differently — events, promotions, and new flavors every month. come on down to Bucktown, we’ll see you soon 🍓🍋
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
04/27/2026
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04/25/2026
every morning before the window opens — flights stacked, cups ready, menu set, area cleaned.
we do it all for Chicago! ❤️
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
04/22/2026
every flavor we make starts with real fruit — no artificial anything.
so if it’s a real fruit, we can make it.
drop your flavor below and the top comments could become our May specials 🍋🍉🫐
📍 ava’s italian ice · 1814 n western ave · chicago, il 60647
mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
04/21/2026
9 summers strong — real fruit, no artificial anything.
Ava’s Italian Ice is Chicago’s only all-natural Italian ice shop, made fresh daily right off the 606 🍋🍓
📍 1814 N Western Ave · Chicago, IL 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
04/20/2026
Ava’s Italian Ice is a family-built, all-natural Italian ice shop right off the 606 in Bucktown, Chicago.
Every recipe is made with real organic fruit — no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners.
Open since 2017, it’s one of Chicago’s best kept summer traditions 🍓🍋
📍 1814 N Western Ave · Chicago, IL 60647
🕐 mon–fri 2–7 · sat–sun 12–7
04/20/2026
Must try Italian Ice in Chicago 😍
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04/20/2026
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04/19/2026
Chicago Summers + Italian Ice = 😍
Address
1814 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647
The dessert shop and restaurant is located on North Western Avenue in Chicago. It is easily accessible through public transport as well as driving. If you plan to use public transport, you can take the bus or train to a nearby station and walk a few blocks to the location. Alternatively, if you're driving yourself, there are plenty of parking options in the area including street parking and nearby parking garages.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
2pm - 7pm |
| Tuesday |
2pm - 7pm |
| Wednesday |
2pm - 7pm |
| Thursday |
2pm - 7pm |
| Friday |
2pm - 7pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 7pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 7pm |
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What people say
Ava's Italian Ice is a dessert shop and restaurant that offers the healthiest Italian Ice in Chicago. Their commitment to using organic fruit in all their recipes and serving their product using compostable cups and spoons shows their dedication to not only providing a delicious treat but also being environmentally conscious. The flavors are made fresh daily, including their signature Lemon Ice, which is a must-try. Located on North Western Avenue, Ava's Italian Ice aims to connect with the Chicago neighborhoods by offering a quick, fresh, and satisfying experience. If you're looking for a guilt-free dessert option that doesn't compromise on taste, Ava's Italian Ice is the place to go.
