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Ginas Italian Ice in Berwyn
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Location on the map
Berwyn, Cook County, Illinois, US
Service options
Dine-in
No
Highlights
Great dessert
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
No
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
Cash only
Yes
Phone: +1 708-484-0944
Site: http://ginasitalianice.com/
Site: http://ginasitalianice.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–10PM
- Tuesday:12–10PM
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:12–10PM
- Saturday:12–10PM
- Sunday:12–10PM
Comments (186)
My favorite summer time treat! Ive been a patron of Ginas Italian Ice since before I can remember. Favorite flavors are Lemon and watermelon. Its cash only! So be prepared! Love Ginas!!
It was amazing as usually. Yummy, the hibiscus Ive was delish.
Loved it! I chose lemon flavor; its so good! You can taste the sweet lemon with its slices on the inside of the ice cream, the soft texture and the perfect amount of sweetness! One of the best gelatos, highly recommended!Totally coming back again:)
I went there because the reviews but would never go back. I got the lemon Italian ice, that had a weird taste - definitely was not made with fresh lemons. My husband got coconut, it tasted like frozen sugar water with a hint of coconut. Mario’s in the city & Teddy’s Red Hots in Downers are 100% better.
Im so sad Ive lived here for as long as I have and only tried the ices here for the first time. They were amazing! I had banana which reminded me of flavors from my childhood and horchata which is the only way I want to have horchata from now on. I cant wait to go back and try their other flavors!
I can’t say enough about how delicious the Italian ice at Gina’s is. The flavors are spot on and there is real fruit in the fruit flavors. It’s yummy and refreshing…sweet enough for the kids but not too sweet for adults. Our favorite favors include: red raspberry, cherry, strawberry-lemonade and strawberry. Gina’s also takes electronic cash such as Zelle now, so we don’t have to worry if we have cash in our pockets. Affordable and delicious!
Delicious, refreshing, best Ive ever had. nough said 👏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
All of the flavors tasted like sugar water and it did not taste like it was made with real fruit
Brought my fiance here and told him stories about coming here every summer for the last 30 years- this is a staple of my childhood and am so glad they are still a thriving business
This place is a pilgrimage for me. Every year I make the long trip back to Berwyn for the absolute best Italian Ice. (Lemon is the best) They make it with real bits of lemon in it to make it even better, if that is possible. Well worth it to go to this great little store. Be sure to bring cash because credit cards arent accepted.
Very delicious Italian icees they come in different flavors such as watermelon and lemon. You can also get ice cream there that is homemade. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Bar none best Italian ice in Proviso Township, Pat the owner is a great guy! I bought 2 gallons of Italian ice for a church event for the kids and he provided me with the spoons and cups and no extra cost.
Best Italian ice in the Chicago Area.. It is hidden gem in Oak Park area for 44 years. They have so many flavors, Watermelon, Lemon, Strawberry, Mai Tai, Strawberry Lemonade etc..My favorites are Coconut, Mango,Pina Colada, Guava. They are very friendly and they hire high school students to help earn money and tips for college.They only take Cash, Vermont, Cash App no credit cards.
Love them always very happy to let you try other flavors. Love, love the new Horchata flavor, very refreshing with balance sweetness and creaminess - very close to a mexican form of italian ice- nieves jalisco- now add a chamoy flavor to the fruit flavors- thats a whole other flavor palette!!!
Been going here for 1/2 my life, when I dont feel like driving to Taylor Street I go here their Italian ice is good flavor its not too sweet its just right
There is fresh fruit in their Italian ice!!! Customer service was great. They didn’t rush us to make our order despite their growing line.
The variety of ice cream and Italian ice is so good a must go to place on a hot day. I love the pictures.
Guava is super sweet and naturally delicious. The Horchata wowwwww Banana /Pina Colada was amazing. You can use cash or Zelle which is convenient.Ive been back 3 x this summer!
Great service and flavors of Italian ice
Love this place! The Italian ice is better than the one in little Italy. Just wish they acceptes other forms of payment other than cash. I would go more often!
Looking for a great Italian ice place you found in. It’s soft and smooth ice not hard and crunchy. There are more flavors than listed on the web. It’s not open 24hours a day but in summer it is open late. I love to mix Coconut and Horchata myself. Bring cash to pay and tip:) the people who work there are students and it’s good to at least tip the change. The place is a must.
The best Italian ice in Illinois! Periodgreat family business that Always gives quality in every scoop
Hidden Gem! Ive been in the neighborhood fora couple of years and this is my first time here. Let me tell you IS GOOD!!!! Very tasty and refreshing Italian ice. Service was amazingly fast and the staff was very friendly!! Thanks, well back 😍
Gina’s is the absolute best hands down for Italian ice! Love the real fruit pieces and how it’s not too sweet, great summertime treat.All of the staff is very friendly and efficient, service with a smile! 😁Great prices!!
Been coming here since I was a child. Best Italian ice in all of Chicago. Owners are awesome people
Ginas is closed during winter. When its open I do like their Italian Ice. Real fruit & fresh is better. There is limited parking on street & no parking lot available. Prices are kind of expensive but worth it. It always quench my thirst.
Absolutely incredible family owned Italian Ice. Gina is a legend and a Berwyn treasure. We love you Gina!!!
Got a watermelon/pina colada combo... buddy got mango/lime combo.. both of our opinions is it taste really watered down.
So many delicious choices! The Lemon, watermelon and cantaloupe are my favorites. Sometimes they make new flavors like Lychee, horchata, coconut...for those wanting to expand their flavor profile. What makes their product so good is the consistency of the ice. It doesnt feel whipped like a Slurpee. Thank you Ginas for giving Chicagoland a great alternative to ice cream!
Ginas!!!! I cannot recommend this Italian ice any more highly!!!! Been coming here since I was 4 years old! I love Gina and the italian ice is dare I say the best on planet earth!!! She is extremely kind and generous! Thankful for 40+ years of serving the chicago community and beyond!!!!
Always a great treat.i drive about 15 miles to get to Ginas and have never been disappointed. You better get there soon, Sunday is the last day of the season.
This place is anything but good Italian ice, even there ice cream can be labeled as store bought. Now I have 2 kids so I needed something quick yet delicious. THIS IS NOT DELICIOUS. It tasted like artificial watered down shaved ice chips. I typically go to Freddies in Bridgeport but since its far I decided to try Ginas and give local business a chance. BIG MISTAKE! I ended taking the 30 min drive to Bridgeport so I can have real Italian ice and to instill authentic Italian ice flavors to my daughters.
Best ice cream in town!
This place is somthing special. The italian ice is a something Gina brought back from Italy and is the best I have ever had. There are chunch of fruit in the ice in almost all of the fantastic flavors. Ginas Is the first and last thing on my summer list!
Best Italian Ice I know of. Real pieces of fruit in the italian ice, yielding flavor terrific sweet and sour combinations in the lemon. The ice is finely chopped, no ice chunks.
Outstanding Italian ice. Mix a few flavors to create your own masterpiece. I wish this was closer to where I live. On second thought, then I would probably be too fat and broke.
My favorite place of all time!!! Gina the owner, and her family is sooo friendly and nice!! And they do such a great job with the business! Every flavor is worth a try and soo good! We go almost every other day all summer!!
My wife grew up in Berwyn and introduced me to Ginas when we were dating. We no longer live close but its a favorite to visit after the zoo or anytime we are in the area. The hardest decision is picking flavors.
My husband grew up on Ginas Italian ice. Introducing me to Ginas about 15 years ago. Verdict best real Italian ice in Chicago land area. Always homemade,and fresh.
Sorry Iam giving it one star service is great no doubt product was horrible this is not fresh ingredients sorry I know what an Italian ice is I order a mango one and watermelon one presentation was amazing no question about that but just the product was not good and for 5 dollars no i learned and tried it I won’t be going back sorry.
I live this place have been coming here for years and they never disappoint. They are super welcoming. I have moved and hour and a half away and still come here for their Italian ice.
As a kid (now 70) whos Italian Ice experience goes back to the 1950s when Mazzones used to sell Italian Ice from 3 wheeled balloon tire bikes on the streets of Berwyn/Cicero, I kind-a think I know Italian Ice. If your looking for the best old neighborhood style Italian Ice, YOU GOTTA GO TO GINAS ! I live near Madison, Wisconsin now, but last year I drove back TWICE, just for an Italian Beef, (next door) and Italian Ice from GINAS ! Dont forget to bring a cooler, and take some home.
Best Italian ice ever.. !!Hands down..Must go and try it..
Always the best Italian ice ever. Great flavors.
Theres nothing better than Ginas Italian Ice on a hot Chicago day! Lots of flavors to choose from, but I recommend lemon. Its great!
Our first time back in a few years bc of location. Man, did their ice hit the spot!!!! PLEASE open a location in the Northwest suburbs. Your watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberry and lemon are to die for. Thank you!!!!!
Fantastic Italian Ice! My family used to take me to Marios in Little Italy as a kid and Ive never tasted something as quality, but this is just as good if not better!
The BEST Italian Ice! Gina is fabulous, Ive known her for 35 years and shes the same beautiful woman.😘
Best Italian Ice on the Westside. My wife wont buy anywhere else. Gina is a real sweet person. Not a chain.
THE BEST ITALIAN ICE!! Been going for years & they have so many flavors you can combine. The best summer treat for those hot days.
How have I never done a Google review on Ginas? This is the #1 destination for our family from the day we moved to Oak Park. Fresh ice from Gina and Pat will cure any summer heatwave. Pat and Gina are like family and if you visit more than a few times youll be family as well.
Came to this place after diner last Saturday night. It was closed. Somebody shouted ,Hey, ya want me to open fa yas?! From his car across the street. We thought he was nuts or joking. Nope he parked in CVS lot and ran in the store turned on the lights. Slide open the sidewalk window.Whatta ya have?! Sounded like a Bridgeport chicago accent too. My son, my stepfather and I all got a cup of the most amazing italian ice we have had in ages. This guy who served us on his off time is a stand up guy and really good people. He said with a strong handshake as I thanked him that his name was Pat. Any time I make it over that way again Im stopping in. This place and guy def is 5stars!!!! Ty Pat!!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
So refreshing! Lots of variety in flavors and sizes. You can even mix flavors. A friendly staff is ready to answer questions. Yum!
The Italian ice is the best in the world I just wish it was open all year round and not just in the summer the owner Gina really cares about her customers definitely worth the price
There is better out there.I had the strawberry, had a taste and threw the rest out.Maybe it was just the flavor I had.Could also smell rancid water coming from the window.
This place has been around for years great service awesome Italian Ice
Tried several flavors. All watered down and the water used to make the Italian ice seemed off.
Such a cute, quaint place. We were so excited to try it. Did not meet our expectations whatsoever. Watered down and no flavor. Don’t waste your money or time ☹️
5 Stars across the board, Ive been going to Ginas for many years & Love the Family oriented atmosphere along with the many flavors of Italian Ice.
Love this place! Me and my sisters have been going here since we were in Lincoln Elementary school back in the 70s. Great people and a definite neighborhood gem.
Had ice/water ice all over the country and ginas is still my number. Ritas chain is too mass produced and it shows. Still a great product but nothing will ever beat ginas
Ginas is always great! When we come back to the area from Dekalb we bring a cooler and orders from other friends and family. $100-150 dollars later; we head home.
Very good Italian ice. Lemon and horchata were delicious. Lime and cantaloupe were very good. Cash only.
As a Philly native where we grew up with water ice, I LOVE Ginas. Its the BEST Italian Ice in Chicago. Hands down.
Love their italian ice! Perfect for a hot summer night!
I love your lemonade and have been stopping for many years. but this will be my last. I stopped a couple nights ago and was shocked to fine you charge $2.50 for a SMALL lemonade
First time trying Ginas Italian Ice and tried their horchata Italian ice and it was great new flavor. Recommend you try it and I was very satisfied with service.
Best Italian ice in the city no doubt!! The raspberry yummy and blueberry OMG SO GOOD! You gotta ck it out
Best Italian Ice ever! Lemon with a bit of cantaloupe on top is my favorite! Give it a try!
We really liked the Italian ice and the price was good. I would recommend going with a bland and using lemon for one half
The best Italian ice, I wish they were open all year round!
This place and I were born the same summer, and Ive been going ever since. Classic Berwyn
Best Italian ice in the area. Great choice of flavors as well.
Although they only had 4 flavors available (end of season), Im sure when its the middle of summer, its fabulous! Ill have to go back!
Always delicious and friendly! We ever got ice cream instead of italian ice!
Great personal service and delicious Italian ice! We were a large group and it didnt rattle the gals working at all!
Went to a BBQ, took four flavors...Everyone loved it!
Amazing Italian Ice, best Ive ever had. Great staff too, never gone in and regretted it later.
Watery!! No flavor... If u want powerade or gatorade in a slushy form den dis is da place fa u... Will not b back
Best Italian ice by far! The lemon/watermelon combo is to die for. Real Lemon and Watermelon bits inside.
Get to meet mix the flavors which is great when you have commitment issues. All the flavors Ive had are tasty and I havent met one that I dont like.
Not bad at all. Cash only! Only had the ice and it was among the better ones Ive had in the area.
This is the best Italian ice you will ever have and theres always a friendly staff congratulations Gina 40 Years of doing it right
Good Italian ice, ice cream is good too. Tastes fresh. Cash only establishment.
Delicious flavors, friendly faces and dont forget to bring cash because the do not accept credit cards and there is a CVS directly across the street with an ATM! 😊
Incredibly delicious, homemade Italian Ice at a very affordable price!
Lemon flavor, the best !!
Did not care for the flavor that I had... tasted watered down.
Most people from out of town dont understand Italian ice until they go to a place like Ginas. Its a gem, and I hope its a fixture for years to come.
Arrived on Sept 13 at 8 pm. Place was closed. No signs, nothing. Really disappointed. Hours say open 24/7. Thats not true.
Everybody says this... but to me this is literally the best Italian ice in Chicago. Omg the horchata ice is a god sent.
This place has good Italian ice. I love their watermelon and mango
Best Italian ice in Berwyn! Love the coconut flavor!
Really good especially the lemon 🍋 flavor 10 out of 10 would recommend.😁😁
I love their cantaloupe Italian ice I think its the best in the Chicagoland area
Great ice cream and even better Italian Ice
Roosevelt Rd.s finest ice. Pomegranate with coconut is a favorite. Life is short, buy the large.
Best place!!!! Been eating Ginas since high school. Wayyyyyyy back in the 80s. Oooooak Park!!!
Love this family owned dessert parlor! Fantastic Italian ice and ice cream!
Great place Italian ice its really good good service.
The quintessential Chicago summer spot. Great flavors & value bring me back to my childhood.
Small place but big on quality italian ice and other italian items.
Best Italian Ice in Chicago!
Very good italian ice with many flavors
If i could give 0 stars i would, fake friendly, unnatural favor , not worth 4 bucks a cup. Save your time.
Been going to Ginas since 1980. Always good. Reasonably priced.
Ginas is OPEN not permanently closed!!!Open May thru September.Hours vary depending on weather.
Been going there for 18years now. Best Italian anywhere
Always a great experience at Ginas. Family owned and operated.
Luv luv luv GINAS ITALIAN ICE.....my kids love coming here too
Best itallian ice I will probably ever have.
Extremely worth the drive from Dekalb. Been coming here my whole life.
Less than 5 stars is completely impossible. Best place forever.
Delicious and many flavors to choose from. Very friendly staff!
Great Place... Try the Lemon Italian Ice
Always yummy, always friendly! A favorite summer evening treat!
Love this place. Family welcomed go get some goodness.
Lemonade and raspberry is the best I like the fruit chunks !
Always great Italian ice!
Dont really know the hours went yesterday at 740 and were closed.
Disappointing. This stuff is like sugar water. I dont know how theyve been in business for so long.
Dam. Good. Italian. Ice. 👍🏾👌🏾👏🏾😍
Best Italian ice in the world!!
Always flavorful the ice cream and flavored ice.
Delicious lemon ice. Always the best.
Great variety, good prices, friendly people, fast service
Really great place prices are great. And the service is awesome.
Simply the best Italian Ice Ever.
The coconut is to die for been going for over 20 years
Been coming here for years....wonderful place.....
Their flavors are ALL delicious!
Love Ginas great place been coming here for years
Amazing taste but prices are getting ridiculous
Nice place to go get your vanilla ice cream
If you liike Italian Ice this is the place to go.
Love their Italian ices
Fun summertime treats!
The best Italian ice!! ♡
Been going here forever, my favorite still!
Lemon and Lime together...Yummy
The best Italian ice
Always a treat on a summer day.
Amazing, I always get the Superman.
So good. Gina and team are great.
Excellent homemade Italian Ice
Best Italian ice
Alway good. A neightborhood institution
Love this spot!(:
Best ice in town
Amazing!!
Good Italian ice.
The best in the Chicagoland area.
Too sweet, fake flavors
Old school legit Italian ice
So good
Best italian ice
Only the best served here.
Great Italian Ice!
Always wonderful
Pricey but good
Just wonderful!!!
Good Italian ice
SUMMER TIME IS HERE
Great Ice
The best!
Great summer treat
So so so so good
Amazing!
Best around Chicago
Love this place!!
Awesome place!
I love this place
Nice place
Love this place
Sensational
Super yummy! best prices ever. i asked how many flavors i could get if i picked the biggest size and they said as many as i wanted! a jumbo was $10 I believe. I paid via Venmo. I ordered with the walk up counter. Great experience would recommend!
Total reviews rating 4.6
186 Reviews for Ginas Italian Ice 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-16Definitely highly recommend they are the closest and tastiest Italian ice close to where I live always friendly long lines but they knock them down quick.... And when they have them in stock the pumpkin seeds are number one they are good... I love their watermelon and lime Italian ice but all the flavors are delicious.
Review №2
2022-05-20Listen if you have not been to Gina’s well go now!!My guy Pat does the best Italian ice you ever gonna have its Top Notch! The blueberry bomb delicious as well as every other flavor’Go now yes right now yum!!
Review №3
2022-05-06They have been around for decades! Do I need to tell how good the are or should you go and try some samples. PS do a mix two flavors work great.
Review №4
2022-06-07Gina’s never disappoints! I’ve been coming here for over 20 years!
Review №5
2022-06-29Named best Italian ice for a reason! Not a bad flavor in the bunch, but if youre like me and have a hard time making up your mind, try mixing two or more flavors!
Review №6
2022-07-10The Italian ice is pretty good and the prices arent bad. Its not quite Marios but its well worth a trip if you are in the area.
Review №7
2022-06-27Absolutely love this place, has the best italian ice ive tasted, lots of different flavors also.
Review №8
2022-07-12Always a good treat in summer, never disappoints. At recent visit flavors didnt seem very pronounced as before... Maybe a one off.
Review №9
2022-06-17Delicious!! Best ive ever had no other italian ice compares! Favorite
Review №10
2022-05-16Italian ice taste bland and I tried several flavors. Extra star bc the ice cream was decent.