Heavenly Gelato & Ice Cream

The lady put a scoop of ice cream in a cup, told me to get a soda from the fridge and then asked me to pay 4 dollars for the «float.»

I love this place. Great ice cream and decently priced but there are a few things that bum me out and I wish they would fix.
1) The décor needs major updating. It’s really plain in there and I would love to see it spruced up because I think it would draw in a better crowd. Heck, I’ll even decorate the place if they want me to. It has so much potential and they’re missing the mark.
2) Within the last week or two, I’ve tried to go there on two separate occasions to find it closed. The hours list Tuesday-​Sunday 2−10pm, yet it can often be closed on days/​times it’s suppose to be open. One day I understood because it was chilly, but I attempted to go last night around 8pm (it was super nice out) and they were closed. There was also another couple who approached the same time we did and we all were super sad to see the lights out.
I just wish they’d make it appear they take pride in this shop. Their products are good and the employees are friendly, they just need some pep to their step to succeed.

I just went there ten minutes ago, walked in. They close at 11, but when I walked up to the counter, I was told they were closed.

I can never make heads or tails of this place. It’s right around the corner from our apartment, but I’m not huge on desserts, so we rarely go. When we do, it’s a bit disorienting — very sparse inside, understaffed, and with that baffling marquee on the front that seems to be beaming messages from a different kind of store, or maybe even a different planet. That said, the gelato is pretty fine, not too costly, and with a wide variety of flavors; and there’s really nothing else like it in the Square. There may not be anything else like it anywhere, although I’m not sure I mean that as a compliment.

Stopped by tonight after dinner for a little dessert. Young lady working was extremely helpful and friendly. Great flavors in ice cream, we didn’t try the gelato. Nice little seating area outside. Inside could use some sprucing up but that didn’t affect the tasty cones we had. Coffee and espresso also looked interesting. Will definitely be back.

The texture of the gelato is not as creamy as some of the more well-​known gelato joints in Chicago, but service was very friendly on a Friday night and the flavors — one custom flavor called Things Just Got Serious (or something to that effect, with salty caramel and peanuts) and Zanzibar (deep dark chocolate) — were rich and interesting. I also thought the price-​to-​amount ratio was reasonable. The interior is not much to look at but they have a cute fenced in patio out front.

The staff here is so friendly! Lots of lovely smiling girls ready to offer you samples of delicious ice cream and gelato. I highly recommend ordering an affogato; a scoop of any ice cream or gelato with a fresh espresso shot poured over it. So good!!! People complain about the prices but I think it’s worth the friendly experience and helping out a local business. If you’re in the neighborhood, don’t skip out on this cute frozen treat joint! :)

I’ve only been here once, but the service was painfully and almost comically slow. Maybe it was just an off day.
I got the Nutella gelato. It was tasty but not amazing and was pretty darn expensive for the amount I got — like a tiny baby scoop for $ 4.
Probably won’t be back which sucks because it’s so convenient and one of the few independent places to get gelato/​ice cream in this neighborhood.

Cute neighborhood ice cream/​gelato joint! They have plenty of flavors to choose from and they offer you tasters which is always nice.
The employees are also friendly!
Outdoor seating as well as indoor seating.
I’m happy to have discovered this place. I will definitely be returning!

Ice cream/​Gelato snob here. Came here one day during the evening because I was carving some sweets. After reading mostly good reviews, I had some sort of expectation for it to be good. Right upon entering you can already tell that the Gelato isn’t as heavenly as you may perceive.
Sample almost all the flavors but ended up choosing Horchata and blueberry cheesecake. I guess why I must leave so such a poor review is because you soon find that this gelato isnt produced in store. Rather they are bought from another company and is simply scooped for its customers. Really lacks the authenticity of home made gelato.

I love this gelato. They are always giving their customers the usual staples but also a nice rotation of other flavors as well. Currently its the Zanzibar and the Horchata that is bringing me back. They also have quite a few vegan options that taste like dairy gelato.

Excellent selection of flavors, fairly priced, and great service.

I suppose being one of the only ice cream shops on the square gives Heavenly permission to charge as much as they do for itty-​bitty servings! We stopped by on a warm spring Sunday afternoon when the ice cream craving hit. My boyfriend had a medium cookie dough in a cup that was nearly $ 5 and was barely a full scoop. I had a medium pistachio gelato in a sugar cone, and I think due to the cone was more generous. The ice cream quality is good, store is clean, good variety of flavors (both ice cream and gelato, as well as sorbet and some vegan ice cream). I’d return, simply because there aren’t many options, but not that regularly due to the price.

Heavenly? More like Earthly.
Not sure what the great reviews are for, people. I went in the other night ecstatic to cheat on my diet with great tasting gelato. What I got was a mere «meh.»
I tried, literally, almost every flavor in the store. Only two were «omg» worthy — blueberry cheesecake & cookie dough (which I have still had better). I even tried the vegan — holy mother of God, skip this immediately! It tasted very, very odd, non-​Vegan folks. I even told the clerk how bad it was and she laughed. (Young, very nice girl by the way!)
Their coffee machine was not functioning which made Katy very sad. And their prices are ridiculous! $ 4+ for a tiny little serving of very mediocre gelato (see my pic).
I live next to Black Dog gelato — now THAT is heavenly.
Sorry, guys. Bleh, two thumbs way down.
Two stars for the nice attendant and the cheesecake ice cream only. :(

A trip to Reno down the street ended in the desire for dessert and a walk, so we headed toward Heavenly because none of us had been despite having passed it every time we go Logan Square. This place is small and décor is minimal, though the oversize postcards on the wall are charming.
There are about 20 flavors; 8 gelatos, 2 sorbets, 4 vegan options, and 6 ice cream. Sizes are small, medium, large. Other options: make your own float with whatever ice cream and pop you want plus they have an espresso machine so you can make an affogato.
The three of us each got two scoops: The sister had Green Tea and Lemon Cream. The Lemon Cream is made with a sweet cream it’s not as sour as she wanted, she loved the Green Tea though (and she loves green tea). The sister-​in-​law got Pistachio gelato and ?? I have no idea, I only remember the pistachio because I love pistachio and it was delicious. I got the Spicy Chocolate with Berries and the «This Just Got Serious». The Spicy Chocolate was good, the spice sneaks up on you and kicks just after you say «that’s not spicy», the berries (blackberries I think) help soothe the spice. The «TJGS» omg seriously: salted caramel ice cream with nuts and something else… it’s pretty much most delicious ice cream I’ve ever had (and I love ice cream more than I like most people).
Go here, often. Try everything. It’s an amazing little shop.

Been here twice; they let me try as many flavors as I wanted: D
I have to say though that the gelato is more of an icecream consistency than gelato.
I had an affogato both times – once with a green tea gelato and it didn’t taste anything like matcha which was a bit disappointing.
I really enjoy the mom-​and-​pop feel and everyone who works there is super friendly.

Heavenly Gelato is HEAVENLY!
I came here with a bigger group (6 people) and the girl helping us was so patient and let us try a bunch of flavors. I had the green tea gelato and it was pretty tasty. I’d order it again. But when I’m back in the area, I’m definitely stopping by for either the coconut ice cream and or a make your own float.

Vegan ice cream and regular ice cream. This is an oldie, but a goodie. The place smells of coffee. Love the waffle cones and unique flavors. Opens late with sidewalk seating.

This place is remarkable primarily for the awesome weird artwork on the walls, blown-​up illustrated postcards from I believe WWII? Otherwise it’s just ok. I will go there because it is ice cream /​gelato that is a 5 minute walk from my apartment, but given a choice, I’d go almost anywhere else. They do have some vegan flavors which is a plus.
Mediocre at best. The people that work there are super nice, though. Pay with cash if you can — they take cards, but it seems to take a really long time to process them.

Now, I am ashamed to admit this but up until today I had
never tried/​had gelato, it seems throughout my life I have been
schooled on various different things, and I have learned
valuable differences.
Such as I know the difference between beer and champagne, and yes,
I do love them both. but there is definitely a difference between Veuve Clicquot
and Miller Lite even though it is called the Champagne of Beers.
And today thanks to Earl, the most awesome guy who works at
Heavenly Gelato I now know the difference between Gelato and Ice Cream.
I found out today that Gelato has less fat and less calories than ice cream
and after a sample taste I was hooked.
Gelato, where have you been all my life? The creaminess, the consistency,
the flavor, Earl asked me if it was heaven in my mouth. it sure felt that way to me!
I was raised in Logan Square and it is so great to see Heavenly in the
neighborhood,
Earl will serve you up a Root Beer Float, Shake, Gelato and he does so
with a smile.
This is a lovely little place, honestly, next time you’re in Logan Square
go visit Heavenly and say Hi to Earl.
I’m sure he’ll greet you with a smile.:)