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Bartleby’s Ice Cream Cakes Bartleby’s Ice Cream Cakes is a new artisan ice cream shop and parlor set to open in Chicago's North Center area in the summer of 2024. With a team of talented designers and even a canine experience designer named Ziggy, the anticipation is high for this upcoming establishment!

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Want to show your love for Bartleby's by bringing us a gift for our birthday party this Sunday? Bring a game or book to ...
06/26/2026

Want to show your love for Bartleby's by bringing us a gift for our birthday party this Sunday? Bring a game or book to donate to our fridge for future ice cream eaters to enjoy–and get a free scoop!

BARTLEBIRTHDAY YEAR 2 CELEBRATION
Sunday, June 28th 1–10:00 PM

We love being your neighborhood ice cream shop and appreciate all our loyal fans who travel from near and far to taste o...
06/25/2026

We love being your neighborhood ice cream shop and appreciate all our loyal fans who travel from near and far to taste our homemade treats. Come celebrate 2 years of lovingly made creative flavors and community-oriented events on our little block of Byron Street!

🎈 BARTLEBIRTHDAY YEAR 2 CELEBRATION! 🎈
Sunday, June 28th 1–10:00 PM

🌟 2–3:30 PM Ukulele stylings with .musicforkids
🌟 1–6:00 PM Live t-shirt screen printing by
🌟 Menu specials including waffle ice cream sandwiches, decadent milkshakes, and gourmet toppings!
🌟 Enter the the Name the Ice Cream Machine Contest to win a kitchen tour for 4 and a free ice cream sundae!
🌟 Vote for your favorite Bartleby's flavor of all time!
🌟 Make your own BartleBirthday Year 2 Celebration souvenir at our eco-friendly craft station!

WAFFLE CONE. ICE CREAM. SANDWICH. NOM NOM NOM.Two golden brown waffle cone rounds dipped in chocolate with a big slab of...
06/24/2026

WAFFLE CONE. ICE CREAM. SANDWICH. NOM NOM NOM.

Two golden brown waffle cone rounds dipped in chocolate with a big slab of homemade ice cream in the middle? Something only the brains behind Bartleby's could concoct. Try this dreamy delicacy this Sunday at the BartleBirthday Party! Sunday, June 28th 1:00 – 10:00 PM.

Pictured with Honeycomb Crunch ice cream 🧑‍🍳 💋

06/23/2026

We can't wait to party with you this Sunday at the shop! If you’re on our email list, check your inbox today for all the details on the party 😎

🎉🥳🍦🎁 You're Invited! 🍨🎊🎂✨Come celebrate our 2-year anniversary this Sunday, June 28 from 1–10:00 PM!We love being your n...
06/23/2026

🎉🥳🍦🎁 You're Invited! 🍨🎊🎂✨

Come celebrate our 2-year anniversary this Sunday, June 28 from 1–10:00 PM!

We love being your neighborhood ice cream shop and appreciate all our loyal fans who travel from near and far to taste our homemade treats. Come celebrate 2 years of lovingly made creative flavors and community-oriented events on our little block of Byron Street!

Read on for more information about live music, menu specials, unique merch, ice cream-themed activities, and a contest to win a kitchen tour and free sundae!

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY HAPPENINGS!

Live T-Shirt Printing with Hound Custom

Got a T-shirt that would look better with our logo on it? We're pleased as ice cream punch to be partnering with local business Hound Custom for live screen printing!

Bring any light-colored, cotton or cotton-poly shirt or sweatshirt, choose your design from the 6 options below, and rock your one-of-a-kind Bart's swag printed in seconds for just $5! If you don’t have the perfect blank shirt yet, we’ll have a stock of thrifted shirts in various sizes available to buy and print for $20.

Live Music From Delightful Children's Entertainer Lisa Love!

Musician Lisa Love (https://www.instagram.com/lisalove.musicforkids/) returns to the Bartleby's patio with her signature quirky ukulele stylings between 2–3:30 PM! She rocked our birthday party last year, so of course we had to invite her back.

Menu Specials! Milkshakes! Waffle Sandwiches! Toppings from the BartleVault!

Introducing our special, limited time birthday milkshake mashups!

MINT MONSTER MILKSHAKE: Fresh Mint Chip + Cookies and Cream + fudge drizzle + chocolate whipped cream

BLUE GREEN BONANZA: Blueberry Lime Sorbet + Key Lime Pie + caramel drizzle + vanilla whipped cream

VEGAN CHOCOLATE ROCKSTAR: Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Krisp + Vegan Chocolate + peanut butter drizzle + Dandies vegan marshmallows

Waffle Sandwich!!!

Two golden brown waffle cone rounds dipped in chocolate with a big slab of homemade ice cream in the middle? Something only the brains behind Bartleby's could concoct, and available for a limited time only to celebrate our birthday!

Pictured with Honeycomb Crunch ice cream 🧑‍🍳 💋

Special Toppings From the Vault!

Pineapple puree! Tart cherry compote! Rhubarb ripple!

We hate to waste food, so when we have extra ingredients at the end of an ice cream flavor’s run, we keep them in the freezer until inspiration strikes for the perfect way to use them up. If you loved our Pineapple Blondie, Cherry Chocolate Chunk, and Rhubarb (Summer Fruit) Crisp ice creams, you’ll love these homemade fruit purees drizzled over your choice of flavors from our current menu!

Name the Ice Cream Machine Contest!

Our Emerymark ice cream machine is our MVP, our rock, our raison d'être, our sine qua non—but it's the only member of our team that doesn't have a name! Help us honor our most important piece of equipment by suggesting a name for it.
Stop by the BartleBirthday party any time between 1–10:00 PM on Sunday and enter your original name suggestion in our contest!

The winner with the most ice cream-tastic name wins a kitchen tour for themselves and 3 guests, plus a free ice cream sundae!

Winner will be announced in the days following the party on our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bartlebysicecream) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bartlebysicecream) accounts!

Vote for Your Favorite Flavor!

Can you believe we’ve already released 61 ice cream flavors in our 2 short years of existence??? Help us build our ice cream hall of fame by casting a vote for your favorite flavor! The BartleBike will be doing the honors as our ballot box—cast your vote right in the ice cream hatch. We'll announce our top three flavors–make sure your favorite is represented as the greatest of all time!

Eco-Friendly Ice Cream Craft!

If there's one thing we love, it's ice cream. If there are two things we love, it's ice cream and crafts. If there are three things we love, it's ice cream, crafts, and sustainability, of course!

We'll be using our extra compostable pint lids in a variety of creative ways–check out our craft station to make your own souvenir of the BartleBirthday Year 2 Celebration!

Help Us Grow!

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

Click here for an update from Bartleby’s Homemade Ice Cream!

Got a shirt that would look better with our logo on it? Bring it to our 2nd birthday party this Sunday and get it printe...
06/23/2026

Got a shirt that would look better with our logo on it? Bring it to our 2nd birthday party this Sunday and get it printed on the spot!

Local business 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.

Recommended colors for shirts: cream, ash gray, light gray, washed greens, and vintage tones.

Event details 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
BARTLEBIRTHDAY, YEAR 2!
Sunday, June
1:00 – 10:00 PM
1943 W Byron St

We came up with some special milkshakes in honor of our birthday! Enjoy them now through the end of the month. And defin...
06/18/2026

We came up with some special milkshakes in honor of our birthday! Enjoy them now through the end of the month. And definitely at our birthday party Sunday, June 28th!

Pictured:
1. Fresh Mint Chip + Cookies and Cream + fudge drizzle + chocolate whipped cream
2. Blueberry Lime Sorbet + Key Lime Pie + caramel drizzle + vanilla whipped cream
3. Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Krisp + Vegan Chocolate + peanut butter drizzle + Dandies vegan marshmallows

This one’s for the dads! Let Bartleby’s treat you to a heaping scoop of love and appreciation this Father’s Day. Bring t...
06/16/2026

This one’s for the dads! Let Bartleby’s treat you to a heaping scoop of love and appreciation this Father’s Day. Bring the kids or don’t—this day is about you!

Upcoming Events

RESCHEDULED BartleBook Club—June Meeting

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. Reserve your spot here. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rescheduled-bartlebook-clubjune-meeting-tickets-1991921490800?aff=oddtdtcreator)

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

Looking for a delicious way for kids and dads to bond over a creative activity this Saturday in honor of Father's Day? Join us at Bartleby's for our Father's Day Cookie Decorating Workshop, where you'll decorate 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. Leave with a gift from your kids that you and your stomach will love!

Perfect for kids ages 8+, plus a parent. Register your spots here. (https://www.bartlebysicecream.com/)

Our big BartleBirthday celebration is just two weeks away!

We love our Bartleby's hive, so come out and party with us for our second birthday! 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.

Help Us Grow!

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

Click here for an update from Bartleby’s Homemade Ice Cream!

This one's for the dads! Let Bartleby’s treat you to a heaping scoop of love and appreciation this Father's Day. Bring t...
06/16/2026

This one's for the dads! Let Bartleby’s treat you to a heaping scoop of love and appreciation this Father's Day. Bring the kids or don’t—this day is about you! 🕺🍦🫶

Looking for a delicious way for kids and dads to bond over a creative activity this Saturday in honor of Father's Day? Join us at Bartleby's for our Father's Day Cookie Decorating Workshop, where you'll decorate 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. Leave with a gift from your kids that you and your stomach will love!

Perfect for kids ages 8+, plus a parent. Reserve your spots at bartlebysicecream.com.

Join Bartleby's customers and staff to dig into a great book over some great ice cream!NEW DATE: Rescheduled for June 18...
06/15/2026

Join Bartleby's customers and staff to dig into a great book over some great ice cream!

NEW DATE: Rescheduled for June 18. Fingers crossed for no tornadoes!

Head to Bartleby's this Thursday at 7:00 PM to chat Kaliane Bradley's "The Ministry of Time." Regulars and newbies welcome–15% off ice cream purchases for all attendees! Register at link in bio.

Our second business birthday is coming up on June 28! To celebrate, we brought back fan favorite Birthday Cake ice cream...
06/13/2026

Our second business birthday is coming up on June 28! To celebrate, we brought back fan favorite Birthday Cake ice cream (made with scrumptious cake and frosting from ECBG Cake Studio) for the whole month of June. Try it in our sundae of the moment, with caramel sauce, rainbow sprinkles, vanilla whipped cream, and a fancy cherry.

Credit to our awesome scooper Ximena for the delicious sundae creation and to my awesome daughter and Bartleby’s superfan Margo for the photo 🩷🩷🩷

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Chicago, IL

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Tuesday 1pm - 10pm
Wednesday 1pm - 10pm
Thursday 1pm - 10pm
Friday 1pm - 10pm
Saturday 1pm - 10pm
Sunday 1pm - 10pm

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Bartleby’s Ice Cream Cakes in Chicago is a highly anticipated addition to the city's dessert scene, set to bring artisan ice cream and frozen treats to North Center. The team behind Bartleby’s is clearly dedicated to creating a unique and inviting space, as evidenced by their collaboration with talented designers and even their furry friend, Ziggy the dog, who has become an unexpected but welcome member of the team.

With a focus on attention to detail, from their brand artwork to the vintage glass ice cream dishes they are acquiring, Bartleby’s is shaping up to be a visually stunning and charming establishment. The passion and creativity that the team exudes in their social media posts promise an exciting experience for ice cream enthusiasts in Chicago.

As they continue to develop new recipes and search for the perfect store manager who shares their love for ice cream, customer service, team leadership, and cleanliness, it's clear that Bartleby’s Ice Cream Cakes is not just about serving delicious treats but also about creating a warm and welcoming environment for all who walk through their doors. Keep an eye out for this upcoming gem in Chicago – it's sure to be a delightful addition to the city's culinary landscape.

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