Runaway Cow

Ice Cream & Gelato in Chicago, Illinois

4.8 (422)

CategoryIce Cream & Gelato
Address608 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616
StreetWest 31st Street
AreaChicago, Illinois
Phone(312) 846-1626
Google rating 4.8 (422)

Hours

Monday12–10 pm
Tuesday12–10 pm
Wednesday12–10 pm
Thursday12–10 pm
Friday12–10 pm
Saturday12–10 pm
Sunday12–10 pm

About Runaway Cow

We are an entirely plant-based and vegan soft serve ice cream shop located in the Bridgeport community. We serve dipped cones, shakes, malts, freezes, floats, sundaes, banana splits, brownie sundaes, and more! Ask us about our ice cream cakes that can be custom-decorated for any occasion!

Runaway Cow is an ice cream shop in Chicago, Illinois. It is listed at 608 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616, which places it among the local businesses of Chicago that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

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The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. The most common schedule is 12–10 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Runaway Cow at (312) 846-1626; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is runawaycowvegan.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 422 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded ice cream & gelato in Chicago.

Chicago is in Illinois, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Getting around Chicago is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Illinois's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Bryan Senger Inzunza a month ago

Runaway cow is truly special. the rotating flavors are always delicious, I think early grey has been my favorite so far. I ordered an ice-cream cake for my wife’s birthday and they did a perfect drawing of our dog on the cake, it was a big hit and very delicious. The staff are friendly and kind people and our community is lucky to have them, go try a Choco taco or snow storm before the season is over.

Dana Emery a month ago

The worst thing about this place is that I didn’t know it existed sooner!!!!! My ask for my birthday was vegan icecream. I live in a really rural farming area and plant based food is nearly nonexistent. If im able to find plant based icecream it’s always just plain vanilla, I figured fun options were a thing of the past for me. BUT! We drove two hours into the city and WOWIE!!!! That was on August 13th and even today, September 7th im still talking about my snowstorm. I specifically said I wanted to OD on chocolate and the lady working (who from insta I now know is the owner) understood the assignment. Chocolate icecream, brownie pieces, chocolate sauce, and I think fudge?? It lives on in my memory πŸ’œ I can’t wait to go back to Chicago to try more of their shakes/cones/novelties. Oh and my boyfriend got their weekly special, a Girl Scout Samoa Sunday. It was so so so good. 10/10 go get yourself some icecream.

Rosa Colunga 5 months ago

My family absolutely loved the icecream. It was wonderful to be able to take my daughters somewhere for a treat that is fully vegan and had extensive gluten free options for my child with celiacs. The texture of the soft serve is excellent. So many options. The owner was extremely patient, friendly, and helpful. It is a small spot, so we naturally understood there not being a restroom and seating.

Brian Cerasuolo 5 months ago

Amazing ice cream! So grateful to have been able to get a "snow storm" again since going vegan. Super generous with the toppings. They were so yummy and we also got 2 hot dogs which hit the spot! Best part is the prices are super reasonable and the owners were super friendly and seemed to care about all the right things. Will definitely stop anytime I'm back in Chicago

Britney Robbins 11 months ago

I think I just found my new favorite ice cream spot! I am so impressed with this place. Tried them for the first time today, I got a caramel apple, apple cider biscoff sundae and it was divine! The ice cream was so flavorful and creamy! So hard to believe it was vegan but that’s what made it even better! I got to also talk to the owner who was super cool. I learned she’s a CPS teacher and the shop is an ode to Dairy Queen - which holds a special place in my heart. There’s only two weeks left until they close for the summer and I’m making it a point to make another visit before then and after that, I’ll be counting down until they’re open again. Get there!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Runaway Cow located?

Runaway Cow is at 608 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616, in Chicago, Illinois. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Runaway Cow?

Runaway Cow is listed as an ice cream shop.

What are the hours of Runaway Cow?

Published hours are Monday: 12–10 pm; Tuesday: 12–10 pm; Wednesday: 12–10 pm; Thursday: 12–10 pm; Friday: 12–10 pm; Saturday: 12–10 pm; Sunday: 12–10 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Runaway Cow open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 12–10 pm.

What is the phone number of Runaway Cow?

You can call Runaway Cow at (312) 846-1626.

How is Runaway Cow rated on Google?

Runaway Cow has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 422 reviews.

Does Runaway Cow have a website?

Yes, the website of Runaway Cow is runawaycowvegan.com (linked on this page).

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