Ice Cream Nights 2025 at Kneads and Wants

Skipping dinner and getting straight to the pint

📍 Where: Kneads and Wants Bakery, Walk-Up Window | 8042 Lincoln Ave, Downtown Skokie
📅 When: Every Thursday Night, May 15 – August 28
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Get ready for another sweet summer tradition in Downtown Skokie—Ice Cream Nights at Kneads and Wants! Every Thursday night, our walk-up window becomes the go-to spot for handcrafted ice cream, specialty sundaes, and a rotating menu of frozen treats.

Our 2025 Ice Cream Flavors:

🍦 Classic Vanilla – Smooth, creamy, and perfect in a sundae or on its own.
🍫 Decadent Chocolate – Rich, velvety, and a crowd favorite.
☕ Java Chip – Bold coffee ice cream studded with rich chocolate chips—your top pick for the season!

Sundaes, Floats, Milkshakes & More!

Our Ice Cream Nights menu features all your favorites, including:

✨ Salted Caramel Cold Brew Sundae – Two scoops of Java Chip ice cream with salted caramel sauce, coffee toffee bits, and whipped cream.
🍨 Specialty Sundaes – Like the Nacho Average Sundae, topped with croissant waffles, caramel, and M&M’s.
🥧 "I Only Have Pies for You" Sundae – A scoop of ice cream paired with Michigan cherry slab pie.
🥤 Old-Fashioned Floats – Made with Sprecher’s sodas in flavors like root beer, cherry cola, and orange dream.
🍪 Ice Cream Sandwiches – One XL scoop of ice cream between two fresh-baked cookies.
☕ Affogatos – A scoop of vanilla ice cream, drenched in La Colombe espresso.

Thursday Night Vibes in Downtown Skokie

Ice Cream Night is part of Downtown Skokie’s Open Late Thursdays, drawing a lively crowd every week. We have outdoor seating, complimentary water, and a dog-friendly atmosphere—because pups deserve treats too! 🐶🍦 (Ask for a Pup Sundae!)

🔥 Come early—some flavors and specialty sundaes sell out fast!

Join us every Thursday from May 15 to August 28 (except July 3) for a summer full of sweet moments, community fun, and the best ice cream in Skokie! 🍨✨📍