Bartleby’s Ice Cream Cakes

06/03/2026

We're on our way to you, north side farmer's markets! Look for the BartleBike this June and grab a scoop, sammie, or pup cup at:

Ravenswood — 6/3
Horner Park — 6/6
Roscoe Village — 6/7
Lincoln Square — 6/11

06/01/2026

Hey North Center neighbors! For folks who had yard sales with and have leftover games and books, you can donate them to us and get a free scoop!

05/29/2026

It's gonna be beautiful in Chicago this weekend, you and your besties deserve a lil treat! Come grab some ice cream sammies and take them outside so you can soak up the sun!

05/27/2026

Join us in celebrating Bartleby’s Homemade Ice Cream–we’re turning 2!

We’ll be celebrating all day, so come by Bartleby’s on Sunday, June 28th from 1:00–10:00 PM for live music, contests, menu specials, and more fun! We’re so grateful to be here, serving ice cream and sharing smiles. Here's to many more!

BYO Merch Printing at the BartleBirthday Party

Got a shirt that would look better with our logo on it? Bring it to the party and get it printed on the spot! Local business Hound Custom Printing (https://www.houndcustom.com/) will be set up on our sidewalk 1–6 PM during the party. Bring any light-colored, cotton or cotton-poly shirt or sweatshirt and they’ll print it for just $5! If you need a shirt, we’ll have a supply of thrifted clothing available for purchase and printing.

Upcoming Events at Bartleby’s

The BartleBike Spins by Upcoming Farmer’s Markets!

Look for everyone’s favorite ice cream bike this June and grab a scoop or sammy at the Ravenswood Farmer’s Market (6/3), Horner Park (6/6), Roscoe Village (6/7), and Lincoln Square (6/11).

June BartleBook Club—Thursday, June 11, 7:00–8:30 PM

The Bartleby’s team loves a good read as much as we love good ice cream. Join our monthly-ish book club meeting to enjoy both along with us! Attendees will get 15% off ice cream purchases during the meeting. The selection for June is The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. This meeting is open to all, even if you haven’t attended our book club before. Be sure to bring suggestions for our next book—we’ll take a vote at the end of the night. RSVP for free here. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bartlebook-clubjune-meeting-tickets-1989844450316?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Father's Day Cookie Decorating Workshop—Saturday, June 20, 1:00–2:30 PM

Celebrate Father’s Day by decorating cookies honoring all things Dad, then enjoy your creations with a scoop of ice cream! Learn how to decorate cookies with step-by-step guidance from our expert cake and cookie decorator Megan. We’ll provide all the supplies, you provide the love! Reserve your spots here. (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLSJ2KE0NP91N/checkout/HZTOVDJAL6OJQGOTOFEMSMFU)

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05/27/2026

Don't cry, ice cream shopgirls. Sunday, May 31 is the last day for the below flavors. Come get your farewell scoops this week! And rest assured, serious bangers are coming next week to replace them.

Cherry Chocolate Chunk
Peppermint Brownie
Pineapple Blondie
Raspberry Chocolate Chip
Sprinkle Cone Crunch (month-long hiatus)
Vegan Passionfruit Marshmallow

05/21/2026

We had a full table and a great discussion at the last BartleBook Club meeting! Join us on June 11 to talk about our next book, The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. All are welcome to join, even if you haven't been to a previous meeting. Bring your opinions and suggestions for our next read--we'll bring the snacks!

05/19/2026

FRESHLY MADE CHEESECAKE. HOMEMADE ICE CREAM. WHICH PAIRING SHALL YOU CHOOSE?

Pictured:
1. Cherry Chocolate Chunk
2. Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan
3. Chocolate
4. ???

One day only. x on Saturday, May 23 from 1–4 PM at Bartleby's.

05/18/2026

Hold onto your no-show socks, it's...

Starting Tuesday, May 19th, Bartleby's is officially open 1:00–10:00 PM and also open on Tuesdays! Come grab a scoop!

While we're talking about summer, you can catch us at once a month at our favorite neighborhood farmers markets!

Look for the BartleBike on:
Thurs 5/21 – Lincoln Square Farmers Market
Wed 6/3 – Ravenswood Farmers Market
Sat 6/6 – Horner Park Farmers Market
Sun 6/7 – Roscoe Village Farmer Market

Upcoming Events at Bartleby's

Preschool Story Time Returns!—Wednesday, May 20, 2:00–2:45 PM

Bring your babies and toddlers to Bartleby’s for another preschool story time! We’re thrilled to welcome back the children’s librarians from the Sulzer branch of the Chicago Public Library for an afternoon of stories and sweets. Story time is FREE for all attendees, and ice cream purchases will be 15% off during the event!

Cheesecake Sundae Pop Up —Saturday, May 23, 1:00–4:00 PM

Smell something SCHWEET? Schweet Cheesecake (https://www.schweetfoods.com/) and Bartleby’s are partnering up for a match made in dairy heaven! Stop by Bartleby’s on Saturday, May 23, from 1–4 PM for the Schweet Cheesecake popup featuring ✨️cheesecake sundaes✨️. Grab a mouthwatering, freshly made personal-size cheesecake, add a scoop of our homemade ice cream on top, and enjoy!

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05/16/2026

Starting Tuesday, May 19th...

🌻😎🌊SUMMER HOURS!!!🍦🌺✨️

Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream is officially open 1:00–10:00PM and also open on Tuesdays! Come grab a scoop!

05/15/2026

Fridays are for raspberry sorbet

Pictured: Raspberry Chocolate Chip Sorbet (GF & vegan)

05/14/2026

Chamille and Rachel met in the shared kitchen at The Hatchery in 2019, and they knew it was a match made in dairy heaven. Soon, they were putting Chamille's cheesecake on Rachel's ice cream cakes, and then Chamille's cheesecake in Rachel's ice cream.

And now, for one day only, the ultimate in dairy indulgence: a scoop of Rachel's ice cream on top of Chamille's cheesecake!

Come to Bartleby's on Saturday, May 23, for a popup from 1–4 PM featuring ✨️cheesecake sundaes✨️. Grab your dairy bestie and pick the perfect scoop for your individual cheesecake!

05/13/2026

Another preschool story time is on the books! We’re thrilled to welcome back the children’s librarians from Sulzer Regional Library for an afternoon of stories, music, games, and sweets on Wednesday, May 20, 2:00–2:45 PM. Story time is FREE for all attendees, and ice cream purchases will be 15% off during the event!

05/08/2026

Ice cream + science + party = THE BEST TIME!

Message us for more info on our super fun ice cream science workshops, where you can learn the science of how ice cream is made (spoiler alert: lots of shaking), make your own ice cream, and then eat it!

05/07/2026

Our weather is temperate and our flavors are poppin'! We've been really enjoying Vegan Passionfruit Marshmallow, Strawberry Frozen Yogurt, and Pineapple Blondie this week. Swing by and give 'em a try–wonderful on their own OR together if you're feeling sassy!

Upcoming Events at Bartleby's

Free Scoops for Moms this Mother’s Day!—Sunday, May 10, 1:00–9:00 PM

Hey moms! Let Bartleby’s treat you to a heaping scoop of love and appreciation this Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10. Bring the kids or don’t—this day is about you!

Preschool Story Time (free!)—Wednesday, May 20, 2:00–2:45 PM

Bring your babies and toddlers to Bartleby’s for another preschool story time! We’re thrilled to welcome back the children’s librarians from Sulzer Regional Library for an afternoon of stories and sweets on Wednesday, May 20, 3:30–4:15 PM. Story time is FREE for all attendees, and ice cream purchases will be 15% off during the event!

Cheesecake Sundae Pop Up —Saturday, May 23, 1:00–4:00 PM

Smell something SCHWEET? Schweet Cheesecake (https://www.schweetfoods.com/) and Bartleby’s are partnering up for a match made in dairy heaven! Stop by Bartleby’s on Saturday, May 23, from 1–4 PM for the Schweet Cheesecake popup featuring ✨️cheesecake sundaes✨️. Grab a mouthwatering, freshly made personal-size cheesecake, add a scoop of our homemade ice cream on top, and enjoy!

Help Us Grow!

If you love Bartleby’s, help us reach more customers by leaving a positive review. Thanks so much!

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05/06/2026

Smell something SCHWEET? and are partnering up for a match made in dairy heaven! Stop by Bartleby's on Saturday, May 23, from 1–4 PM for the Schweet Cheesecake popup featuring ✨️cheesecake sundaes✨️. Grab a mouthwatering, freshly made personal-size cheesecake, add a scoop of our homemade ice cream on top, and enjoy!

05/06/2026

Our favorite Mother's Day tradition is back! Let Bartleby’s treat you to a heaping scoop of love and appreciation this Mother’s Day. Bring the kids or don’t—this day is about you! 💙🧡💛🩷

05/03/2026

Planning an outdoor birthday or block party this summer? Book the BartleBike to give your guests a unique local treat!

Learn more at bartlebysicecream.com/parties

04/29/2026

Did you know that you can book our kids ice cream science workshop for a private group? It's perfect for birthday parties, class field trips, scout troops, and any other gang of curious kids.

To learn more about scheduling your own ice cream science workshop, email [email protected]!

04/28/2026

Four events in four days! We know what we're up to this weekend, hbu?

04/28/2026

We’re going to make a post encouraging you to participate in May Day—with its calls for no school, no work, and no shopping—by asking you to please keep shopping with us, *especially* on May Day. It’s a little awkward, but bear with us.

When you buy ice cream from Bartleby’s, the biggest percentage of the sale price goes to paying our staff, who, as you may have noticed, are kind, generous, and hard-working people who do their best every day to make a pleasant space for you and your family to have fun. The second biggest percentage goes to paying for our ingredients, which we prioritize buying from local suppliers. Our main ingredients, milk and cream, come from , an actually literal small family farm in the heart of Illinois. So if you support workers, families, and cows over billionaires, you can feel pretty good about supporting us.

On May Day, we’ll also be donating 15% of our net sales (i.e., after we pay taxes, which no one loves but EVERYONE SHOULD DO) to , an organization working to develop people power through training and mobilizing activists who want to create justice for their communities. So please, come buy ice cream from us this Friday. And if you can, take some time to let billionaires and ICE know that they shouldn’t exist. Thank you.

04/27/2026

We love getting creative with our flavor pairings. What's your go to?

Pictured: vegan passionfruit marshmallow + strawberry frozen yogurt

04/22/2026

What's your favorite thrifted piece of glassware in your kitchen? We're partial to vintage ice cream dishes!

We love Earth Day at Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream, because we love sustainability as much as we love a little treat. We’re committed to sustainable practices including:

🌎 Making almost all of our products in-house, from scratch
🌎 Purchasing from local small businesses to boost the Chicago economy while minimizing packaging and shipping
🌎 Providing reusable dishware and utensils for in-house service
🌎 Using compostable or recyclable packaging for takeout orders
🌎 Buying or scavenging used materials for our shop furniture and decor

04/21/2026

Spring has officially sprung in Chicago, and ice cream is in the air! Keep reading to learn more about upcoming events for sweet tooths of all ages.

And a big hearty thanks to everyone who came out to our amazing Karaoke and Ice Cream event in collaboration with Piano Power (https://pianopower.org/) ! Kids and parents alike channeled their inner rockstars, and it really made the Bartleby’s team smile to see all these happy singers with their free ice cream scoops! Follow along with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bartlebysicecream/) for future karaoke dates.

Upcoming Events at Bartleby's

Preschool Story Time (free!)—Wednesday, April 22, 3:30–4:15

Bring your babies and toddlers to Bartleby’s for another preschool story time! We’re thrilled to welcome back the children’s librarians from Sulzer Regional Library for an afternoon of stories and sweets on Wednesday, April 22, 3:30–4:15 PM. Story time is FREE for all attendees, and ice cream purchases will be 15% off during the event!

Join the BartleBook Club (free!)—Thursday, April 30, 7:30–8:30 PM

We on the Bartleby’s staff enjoy a good read just as much as a good scoop, and we can’t think of anything better than combining the two together! Our fourth meeting is scheduled for April 30, 7:30–8:30 PM. Join us to discuss Everyone Is Lying to You by Jo Piazza over ice cream. All are welcome, even if you haven’t been to any previous meetings. RSVP on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bartlebook-clubapril-meeting-tickets-1984897715499?aff=oddtdtcreator) to let us know you’re coming!

Bartleby’s Supports May Day Advocacy—Friday, May 1

Bartleby's supports the People over Billionaires nationwide day of action and the local actions being organized by ONENorthside (https://www.onenorthside.org/taxtherich/) .

We will donate 15% of net sales on May 1 to ONENorthside. Come buy ice cream to help us support their work! We'll also have a QR code at the register in case you want to donate to them directly.

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04/20/2026

Bring your babies and toddlers to Bartleby’s for another preschool story time! We’re thrilled to welcome back the children’s librarians from the Sulzer branch of the for an afternoon of stories and sweets on Wednesday, April 22, 3:30–4:15 PM. Story time is FREE for all attendees, and ice cream purchases will be 15% off during the event!

04/16/2026

That feeling when you list the wrong date for Preschool Story Time.

But never fear! We'll see you NEXT Wednesday, April 22nd from 3:30–4:15 PM at Bartleby's for story time with the children’s librarians from Sulzer Regional Library. Story time is FREE for all attendees, and ice cream purchases will be 15% off during the event!