Ava's Italian Ice

The Healthiest Italian Ice in Chicago. We are committed to creating the freshest Italian Ice you'll find anywhere.

We believe the choices we make about what we eat, where it comes from and how it's prepared has a direct and powerful impact on the health of our families, communities and the environment. Ava's Italian Ice aims to connect the Chicago neighborhoods to a healthy, fresh and satisfying experience by offering organic fruit in all recipes and serving our product using compostable cups and spoons. Our flavors are made fresh daily including our signature Lemon Ice.

10/29/2024

If there’s one thing to keep you fooled alongside this weather that it’s still summertime its a Flight of Italian Ice from us!

Seriously, let’s take this random Tuesday of gorgeous weather and have a Summer Celebration! If we keep the energy up no way this cold weather can come! 😀😀

10/24/2024

Have no fear, Ava’s is here! (Did we nail the super hero landing?)

With the spooky Halloween season just around the corner, take heart in knowing Ava’s has your back! If this isnt a super hero shot we don’t know what is. Nothing feels as secure as consistency and we have that in spades. Every scoop we serve has enough heart to get through the spookiest of seasons!

❤️🎃👻❤️

We are open Tuesady through Friday 2-7pm and 12-7pm on the weekends!

10/22/2024

We gotta keep these vibes going! If Chicago isnt ready for the cold neither are we!

So while we have the sun out, come on through for a Flight! It’s the best way to try all 4 fruits and making a decision on just 1 or 2 can leave you as indecisive as this weather!

We are open Tuesday-Friday 2-7 pm and weekends 12-7pm

10/21/2024

Happy Monday! We’re going to be open today from 3-7p! Keeping the pleasant weather here to stay around is our duty! See you here!

10/17/2024

Is there a container too large?!

We don’t think so! It’s still a ways out before we close for the winter season, but it’ll be time to stock up for the off season soon! What’s the largest container you’d use to horde your Ava’s Italian Ice? The biggest that’ll fit in the freezer? 😎

Thanks everyone for all the wonderful times throughtout this season. We are still open Tues-Fri 2-7pm and Weekends 12–7pm

10/06/2024

As a reminder for the remainder of the season we are closed on Mondays. Better get a bit extra today to have that start of the week treat you’re gonna want tomorrow!

There’s no better way to treat yourself, or your body, than Ava’s when it comes to a sweet treat. With no added artificial flavors, sweeteners, or coloring you know what you are putting into your body and we think thats important!

10/03/2024

We know it’s a bit spooky, but we promise it’s ok!

As this season is coming to a close, we are moving into our October hours of operation so we will be closed on Mondays starting next week!

Have no fear, you can still grab your favorite treat Tuesday through Friday 2-7pm or on the weekends 12-7pm. Grab all the flights you can before we close up during the Winter season!

10/01/2024

Happy October! Spooky season is here! 👻🎃

Not to frighten you, we are going to be closed on Mondays for the rest of the season. Don’t worry though! To sweeten the announcement and ease the pain here’s our new fruits for the month! Pear is always a unique fave. You gotta try!

Come see us Tuesday through Friday 2-7pm and weekends 12-7pm

09/29/2024

It’s a take it easy kinda Sunday. So make sure you’re relaxing and taking time for yourself!

We will be open today 12-7pm if you’re looking for a little treat yourself moment. Nothing more satisfying than the look of a few Ava’s scoops in a flight 😉

Have a great day!

Photos from Ava's Italian Ice's post 09/06/2024

Ava’s Italian Ice Celebrates Mexican Independence Day! 🥭🎉

Join us at Ava’s Italian Ice as we celebrate Mexican Independence next weekend with a special twist on the classic Mangonada!

Dates & Times:
- Friday, September 13th: 2pm - 7pm
- Saturday, September 14th: 12pm - 7pm
- Sunday, September 15th: 12pm - 7pm

Location: 1814 N Western Ave, Chicago IL

Enjoy this classic spicy, sweet and tangy treat with family and friends here at Ava’s We can’t wait to share our Mangonada with you!

Photos from Ava's Italian Ice's post 09/04/2024

What. A. Summer! We welcome Fall as everything cools off just a bit and the trees begin to change. Some things that don’t change? The quality of our Italian Ice of course! 😎 Still no artificial additives of any sort. No gluten, no dairy, and no nuts!

Our hours are changing with the season. You can now swing by weekdays 2-7pm and weekends 12-7pm! See ya soon!

08/20/2024

🍋🏃‍♂️ Hey Chicago!

Guess what? We’re squeezing the day on Sunday, August 25th with the zestiest event of the summer—the Lemonade Run! 🎉

Here’s the juice:
Location: 1814 N Western Ave 🍋
Swag: Snazzy Lemonade Jerseys, Smash Burgers from , and endless lemonade on tap!

Why join? Because when life gives you lemons - you might as well run with it! Plus, who can resist burgers and lemonade? 🍔🥤

Ready to get your pulp moving?
🏃‍♀️🏃 Sign up at avasitalianice.com and let’s make lemonade out of lemons together!

Bring your zesty attitude and let’s make this a citr-awesome day!🍋💥

07/30/2024

❄️Let it snow let it snow let it snow ❄️

WOW today is a scorcher! Chicago winters can be tough but what we wouldnt give to cool off a bit right now right? Not much looks more like a beautiful pure white sonwball as much as our Coconut Italian Ice! So come on in and use the snow spirit to get through this hot day!!☀️☀️

We are open all lday until 9pm

07/26/2024

It’s gonna be a scorcher this weekend! So come in and grab something to keep you a little ✨Cooler✨

Our Coolers are fresh made Juice mixed with your choice of Italian Ice! For a sweet cool blended drink that never gets watered down, since we use the Italian Ice as the chilling agent! Just like everything, we dont use any artificial flavors, coloring, or sweeteners. Its even Gluten Free! ❤️❤️

We are open all weekend until 9pm

07/16/2024

If you had infinite Avas Italian Ice what flavor would it be? How much do you think you could get through in a week?

Nothing like grabbing a sweet treat during the Chicago summer. so come by to try ours! It’s absolutely FREE of any artificial flavors, sweeteners, or artificial coloring! Everything we have is also gluten, nut, and dairy free.

We are open everyday until 9pm, and can’t wait to see your smiling faces!

07/10/2024

We are the HOME of The Flight! ✈️✈️

Sometimes it’s just impossible to choose one fruit, or two! We have the best solution, why not four? Our flight comes with your choice of 4 fruits mixed and matched to your hearts desire. A crowd favorite right now is watermelon, pineapple, strawberry, and mango. Very summer fresh! ☀️☀️

As always, everything we do is gluten free, nut free, and dairy free with absolutely ZERO artificial additives! 👉😎👉

Open until 9pm, every night.

07/07/2024

The final fruit for July is now available as plum joins the menu! One of our more unique flavors, but a community favorite, plum is a must try Italian Ice this month if you simply dont know what to do with that 4th flight spot!

Today is the last day for the Ava’s Banana Dog! Organic banana on a gluten free bun with nut free peanut butter, and dairy free whipped cream, you wont find a more unique banana! 🍌🌭🍌

Catch us today until 9pm! Hope everyone has enjoyed their holiday weekend 😎😊

07/06/2024

New Month - New Stuff!! 🍉🍍🍌

Didn’t get enough banana with the banana dog? Good news! We have it as a fruit for all of July! Alongside watermelon & pineapple. As always we have lemon, strawberry, coconut, and mango. There’s also one more July fruit TBA later, any guesses as to what it will be?

Coolers this month are the Western Watermelon and Paulina Pineapple!

Catch us every day open until 9pm!!

07/04/2024

🇺🇸🎇 Celebrate the 4th of July with a Unique Twist at Ava’s Italian Ice! 🎇🇺🇸 We are open 12-5pm!!

In America, 4th of July is all about grilling out and enjoying hotdogs with family and friends. This year, Ava’s Italian Ice is excited to introduce our creative and delicious alternative – the Ava’s Banana Dog! 🌭🍌
For a limited time only, from July 4th to July 7th, enjoy this exclusive treat that aligns with our commitment to health and inclusivity:
🍌 Organic Banana in a
🌭Gluten-Free Bun
🥜 Nut-Free Peanut Butter
🍦 Dairy-Free Whipped Cream
Our Banana Dog is a fun and festive way to enjoy the holiday, while staying true to Ava’s promise of offering dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free options.

Photos from Ava's Italian Ice's post 07/03/2024

Tomorrow we flip tradition on its head! 🍌🌭 It’s Banana Dog time!

Organic Banana
Nut Free Peanut Butter
Gluten Free Bun
Dairy Free Whipped Cream

Come on in for Ava’s Banana Dog from the 4th through the 7th 🎆 Hotdogs are so representive of the Holiday, so we wanna make sure everyone is included! Something fun, Something different, and Something FRESH!! Have a great Holiday everyone, we cant wait to see you 😎

Holiday hours are 2-5pm, then we will be open until 9 pm the rest of the weekend!

07/01/2024

July is here!! 👀 That means just 3 days away from our new favorite 4th of July tradition: The Ava’s Banana Dog!

Until then though rest assured we have treats for you as always on these beautiful summer days ☀️Our Flight, Coolers, Freeze Pops, and Ava’s Scoops are all free of any artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners. Just like our Banana Dog this Thursday our Italian Ice is all:

🥜 Nut free
🍦 Dairy free
🍞 Gluten Free

Can’t wait to see you! Weekdays 2-9pm & Weekends 12-9pm (4th of July we will be open until 5pm)

06/26/2024

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s….a Banana Dog!!! 🌭🍌

Coming to you for 4th of July holiday, Ava’s Banana Dog is meant to be a fun festive way to enjoy the holiday while sticking to to our promis of being dairy free, gluten free, and nut free! Make sure to come on by from the 4th all the way through the 7th and get your babana dog on!

Our hours on the 4th will be 12-5pm and all other days usual hours. 12-9pm weekends and 2-9pm weekdays!

06/24/2024

🇺🇸🎆Celebrate 4th of July with a unique twist at Ava’s Italian Ice!🎆🇺🇸

Not much says 4th of July more than a hotdog with friends and family, but not everyone can enjoy a traditional hotdog so we wanted to come up with the perfect alternative, and we did 😉 Introducing: the Ava’s Banana Dog!
🍌🌭

🌭Gluten-Free Bun
🥜 Nut-Free Peanut Butter
🍦 Dairy-Free Whipped Cream

So come in from July 4th through July 7th and enjoy this new treat!

Photos from Ava's Italian Ice's post 06/20/2024

Someone queue the Stormtrooper music! Our Lemon pints are marching out, but they don’t miss 🍋🍋

Will we take over the galaxy? Maybe. Until then we will keep loaded up with all of your ice needs! Keeping everything fresh and not using any additives so you just know the fruit you want, is the fruit you get! Is lemon your go to order?

We are open weekdays 2-9pm and weekdends 12-9pm all summer long!

06/17/2024

What could it be? Comment your guesses!

It’s a couple weeks out still, but we have something VERY fun planned for 4th of July weekend! We’ll give you a hint…it’s not exactly what you might think seeing this. You know we have to give everything an Ava’s twist! Until then, come visit and try and get it out of us 😉 we are open 2-9pm weekdays & 12-9pm weekends!

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Ava’s Story

We believe the choices we make about what we eat, where it comes from and how it's prepared has a direct and powerful impact on the health of our families, communities and the environment.

Ava's Italian Ice aims to connect the Chicago neighborhoods to a quick, fresh and satisfying experience by offering organic fruit in all recipes and 100% recycled cups, spoons and napkins.

We are committed to uniting organic fruits to create the freshest Italian Ice you'll find anywhere. Our fruits are made fresh daily including our signature Lemon Ice.

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1814 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

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