I have always loved anything cookies and cream. Every dessert decision I make ends with Oreo or kind-of-like-Oreo choices. I came to Chicago promising myself to try new dessert places, but I was overwhelmed by the number of restaurants available.
But worry no more - here is a list of ten places to visit for a nice cookies and cream fix.
1. Ghirardelli Chocolate Cafe
This cookies and cream ice cream at Ghirardelli will make your day better. Add hot fudge, caramel, chocolate syrup or marshmallow cream for $1.50 per additional topping.
Location: 400 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611
2. Aha Crepe
Aha Crepe sells both savory and sweet crepes. But Oreo Nutella rolled ice cream? Enough said.
Location: 2435 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60614
3. Cone Gourmet Ice Cream
Try any flavor at Cone Gourmet and add the Oreo topping. You can choose from a dipped sugar cone, cake cone, waffle cone or cookie cone. Or get an ice cream sandwich with real cookies.
Location: 1047 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60607
4. Siena Tavern
Try the homemade cookies and cream gelato at Siena Tavern. You can order the Gelato Flight and choose four flavors for $15.
Location: 51 W Kinzie St Chicago, IL 60654
5. Molly's Cupcakes
If you're a diehard cookies and cream lover, you will love the cookies and cream cupcake from Molly's Cupcakes. The cupcake will disappear in your mouth before you even realize it.
Location: 2536 N clark St Chicago, IL 60614
6. The Cheesecake Factory
It's hard to leave room for dessert when you're eating at The Cheesecake Factory, but The Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake is a must-try. The taste of Oreos and cheesecake is right every time.
Location: 4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center Skokie, IL 60077
7. Burger King
If you're looking for a more laid-back option to get your cookies and cream fix, the Burger King menu offers Oreo shakes in vanilla or chocolate.
Loacation: 2449 W Lawrence Ave Chicago, IL 60625
8. Scooter's Frozen Custard
Head over to Scooter's Frozen Custard for Chicago's locally owned and locally sourced dessert. For cookies and cream, add Oreos to any order or get the Chocoloreo concrete.
Location: 1658 W. Belmont Ave Chicago, IL 60657
9. Potbelly Sandwich Shop
If you're feeling brave enough to leave room for dessert after a Potbelly sandwich, order the Oreo shake - it comes with little crackers poked into the straw.
Location: 924 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL 60657
10. Doughnut Vault
Old fashioned donut meets cookies and cream at Doughnut Vault. Doors open at 8 a.m. on weekdays and close when the donuts sell out. You will want to wake up early for this cookies and cream donut. There's no question about it.
Location: 401 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654