# Ice cream shops with outdoor seating in Illinois > Made for those who want to enjoy their ice cream outside and refuse to settle for a shop that doesn't offer seating in the fresh air. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/illinois/best-ice-cream-shop-outdoor-seating ## Places (6) ### 1. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Ice cream shop offers indoor and outdoor seating with a quiet courtyard and picturesque patio in a scenic park setting. Atmosphere stays peaceful and charming despite nearby busy streets, with a fresh waffle aroma filling the air. Long lines form often, reflecting popularity and a wide variety of unique, creamy flavors. - Address: 874 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Jeni's-Splendid-Ice-Creams10 ### 2. Bruster's Real Ice Cream Freshly baked waffle cones fill the air with a sweet aroma that draws people in. Outdoor seating offers a relaxed spot to enjoy ice cream while watching the sunset. The shop buzzes with lively energy, staffed mostly by young workers, creating a casual and informal vibe. - Address: 2440 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60503, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Bruster's-Real-Ice-Cream20 ### 3. Bartleby’s Homemade Ice Cream Bright, spacious ice cream shop with family-friendly design and indoor and outdoor seating. Atmosphere is fun and lively with loud music and a vibrantly colored interior featuring reclaimed art. Offers vegan options and allows watching ice cream preparation through kitchen windows. - Address: 1943 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Bartleby’s-Homemade-Ice-Cream ### 4. Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe Classic All American ice cream shop with an old-fashioned feel and nostalgic atmosphere. Plenty of outdoor seating supports a calm vibe where families and friends gather. Known for a wide variety of flavors and a significant community presence. - Address: 2909 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Hartigan's-Ice-Cream-Shoppe ### 5. Premo's Drive In Old American style sets a nostalgic tone with mix-matched outdoor seating and an anime show playing nearby. Soft serve ice cream draws crowds despite fast melting and limited flavors. Parking spots cluster close to the walk-up window, matching the casual, outdoor-only service. - Address: 5540 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Premo's-Drive-In ### 6. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop Two-story chocolate shop offers stunning river views and a luxurious yet welcoming atmosphere. The space fills with lively energy and can get noisy and busy, especially with families around. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served, with an outdoor patio providing a more relaxed vibe. - Address: 410 N Michigan Ave Suite 120, Chicago, IL 60611, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Ghirardelli-Ice-Cream-Chocolate-Shop2 ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.