Ice cream
Vegan soft serve ice cream walk-up window est. 2021. Offers sundaes, shakes, and toppings. Open Mon 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
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Last update on 04 Nov 2024 by AriShifron
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Added by Vacascreamery on 24 May 2021
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50 Reviews
First Review by wft
madoublethew
Points +308
My gosh - Edit
For me, this was a dream come true. I had the candy bar sundae, and it’s a good job I don’t live in Chicago, cos I think I’d end up fat and poor. I will say that the star here was probably the toppings over the ice cream (I had the vanilla/chocolate swirl), but I’m not complaining. So good.
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NicolePlunkett
Points +558
Delicious 😋 - Edit
The cookie crumble / peanut butter / caramel toppings were so good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-23
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +4158
This! - Edit
Waffle cones, soft serve, and lots of tasty toppings. I’ve been many times and they never disappoint. Bring your wallet, you’re going to need lots of cash. Not cheap, but worth it.
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kateleext
Points +1205
Speechless - Edit
Most definitely the best vegan ice cream I’ve ever had. Super smooth and the flavours were on point. The chocolate hazelnut soft serve paired with candy bar topping is like, a ferrero rocher meets snickers kind of situation. Super indulgent.
Read moreAlso love their tipping policy — fair wages are a given and factored into the pricing, so no additional tips are accepted.
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JMonet70
Points +41
Never disappoints! - Edit
We travel from the far east side of Chicago to get our ice cream fix !! Their season ice cream right now is Chocolate Hazelnut & it’s SO good!
Read morePros: Vegan ice cream !!, Friendly staff, Seasonal flavors
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ExploreV
Points +259
Awesome ice cream! - Edit
I had a delicious hot chocolate and a scrumptious Handshake - vanilla chocolate swirl soft serve with chocolate cake pieces. So good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-09
Pros: All vegan, Great service , So many options
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Ashvegan02
Points +180
It's okay! - Edit
It is okay and doesn't live up to the hype. I wouldn't go back to this place again.
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Romanortegajr
Points +16
Doesn’t live up to the hype - Edit
My boyfriend and I are both vegan. We've been excited about Vaca’s for a long time. We finally got there tonight. Unfortunately it was a disappointment. The ice cream consistency is pasty and heavy. I got vanilla ice cream with chocolate cake pieces. It was inedible. The cake pieces were dry and tasted like stale play-doh. I legit wasted $10 on it. I didn’t finish a single bite.
Read moreMy boyfriend got the s’mores sundae. He ate it - said it was okay. Same complaints about the ice cream consistency.
Service was very friendly. That was a pro. You can’t go inside — It is still walk-up only to an outdoor window, so be prepared to wait outside for your ice cream. We went in February, and there was still a decent line of people, waiting outside for their ice cream, in 20 degree weather. Only in Chicago 😉.
Pros: All vegan, Friendly service, Claims to pay employees a livable wage
Cons: Expensive , Doesn’t taste good, Still only allows orders from outdoor window
Vacascreamery
Hello,
Read moreWe are so sorry this was your experience! During this winter, which was our first, we had some issues with the machines where if they weren't frequently used the ice cream consistency wasn't the best. We tried our best to remedy this, but it's possible that a few times we slipped. This is definitely not how our product is supposed to be, I assure you. If you shoot us a message or email with your email address, I will send you a gift card in case you want to give us another chance. I sincerely hope you do.
Mariana, co-owner
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Tigra220
Points +10644
I’m Obsessed! - Edit
This is my favorite soft serve ever! The oatmilk really sets this place apart from the rest, along with whatever else they’re adding to the mixture. I usually get a DIY cup or handshake. I tried a regular shake, but will stick to the others. It’s so addictive! I’m happy I don’t live close bc it could be dangerous for my waistline.
Read moreI hope they add brownies as an option for a sundae or topping.
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TheFreeto
Points +122
I’m eating soft serve in winter - Edit
Vegan soft serve at Vaca’s is what I needed on that cold January chicago day. Tahini soft serve with chocolate coating and sprinkles took me back to my childhood days of eating ice cream. I’ve wanted vegan soft serve for decades. Vaca’s soft serve is creamy and delicious, even in the middle of winter. I walked there and got the large because I knew the calories in and the calories out were in my favor. Also ordered a cortado. Yum. Oh and i got some
Read moreCroissants to go. So buttery and flakey just as a croissant should taste. Having the owners work the window made my vegan heart swell. I will support this team and the fantastic desserts. Can’t wait to try a sundae.
Pros: Everything vegan including baked goods, Soft serve machine that works😄, Plenty of topping choices
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IzziC
Points +39
Best vegan dessert in Chicago - Edit
You HAVE to get the vanilla handshake (like a concrete mixer) with the peanut butter chocolate shell. I have dreams about this place. It is expensive but it includes tip.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-20
Pros: All vegan, a ton of GF as well, Delicious - I haven’t had a bad thing here yet, Now they have seasonal flavors!
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tomtheplantsman
Points +761
Top notch creamery - Edit
It just makes me so happy to see a vegan creamery with a line down the block! Got the smores sundae and have a lovely time eating it at Pulaski Park
Read morePros: Tasty ice cream, Lots of topping options
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kalavinka
Points +250
Nice ice cream but bad customer service - Edit
Ordered ice cream for two. Comes with toppings. As our ice cream was being handed to us, the employee said he forgot one of our toppings but did not offer to put it on, take it back, redo it, or refund us a small amount for making the mistake. Instead, he said he forgot the topping, closed the window, and ignored us. We were left stunned. I finished mine but my mom wasn't happy because it was not what she ordered and after a few bites, she left it there.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Price (but portions are filling), Bad customer service
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planetalie
Points +70
Incredible!! - Edit
I LOVE soft serve & this was the best vegan soft serve I’ve ever had. We showed up on a rainy day and it was well worth it. The handmade toppings and awesome service really made the whole experience. Awesome spot, love to see them thriving!
Read morePros: Completely vegan!, No tipping - staff is all paid a living wage , Allergens well labeled
Cons: No where to sit inside as of yet
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mharris06
Points +644
Soooo delicious! - Edit
Friendly, welcoming employees and such a great variety of sweetness! Definitely will be going back to try more off their menu!
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BrandySchm07
Points +194
LOVED IT - Edit
Good vegan soft serve is hard to come by and Vaca REALLY delivers. Honestly, it was perfect. I got the s’mores sundae and my husband got a shake with cookie pieces mixed in. Both were delicious! This is a must visit spot in the city.
Read morePros: All Vegan, Many Choices, Everything is delicious
Cons: None!
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lila-c
Points +64
Perfect summer dessert! - Edit
So glad we found this place. After vegan sushi at Seadog Sushi Bar, realized Vaca’s was around the corner. Regular sized cups were a pretty large serving, but I went for the chocolate cake milkshake and wasn’t disappointed!
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JoshuaKremke
Points +173
doesn't get better than this - Edit
Every city big or small should have a spot like this. I love that they have products that suit various allergies so even if you're allergic to one thing you have options there and the staff is actually knowledgeable about them. I don't have a single thing to say that I don't like about the place. The vanilla does taste oat based (I'm all soy for vanilla but oat is way more allergy friendly and a good choice) but the chocolate can't be beat and the various toppings and incredibly rare to see as vegan ice cream shop staples like shells, fudge, and marshmallows make this place an absolute must try for any vegan coming through Chicago. Thank you vaca's for existing and setting the perfect example for how to do this right.
Read morePros: All vegan. All delicious., Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, Everything you'd want from a vegan ice cream shop
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Piggy
Points +406
Chicago Needs More of This!!! - Edit
So amazingly delicious. Everything is vegan, and gluten free unless otherwise marked. The only con is that it's pretty expensive. The waffle cone is homemade, gf, (and vegan of course), and is crazy good. So many topping options and all of them are scrumptious. A must try for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike!
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rhymeswithtwee
Points +97
Creamy - Edit
So glad to have Vaca's open! Vegan eats taking over in Chicago. Really delicious. It's fairly expensive for ice cream but the quality is great.
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SummerLee
Points +1677
So amazing!!! - Edit
This ice cream was the best I have had in years. The waffle cone was so cinnamon-y. It was rich and decadent. I usually am not an ice cream person, but I am now. We went right before closure and there was still a line for a long time. Worth it though. So so good.
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Rileyjoy26
Points +16
incredible! - Edit
everything is vegan and gluten free (unless otherwise noted for the gluten)! so many options for toppings and they are all delicious and high quality! they’re committed to paying their workers a fair wage and the prices rightfully reflect that.
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wft
Points +79
Great soft serve! - Edit
Super easy to order from the window; makes things feel pretty COVID safe. Delicious ice cream!
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