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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The storefront of FRÍO Gelato, home to a wide range of gelato and sorbet flavors.

Best Sweet Treat and Best Date Spot: FRÍO Gelato offers delectable flavors for everyone

February 26, 2025

After studying abroad in Italy, the word “gelato” triggers emotions and memories. It is hard to beat that — perhaps even impossible. However, FRÍO Gelato offers fierce competition. Despite being...

Some Evanston businesses are celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 19 by offering special discounts to customers.

Evanston businesses celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 19

July 16, 2020

National Ice Cream Day may have to be celebrated differently this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be just as sweet. There won’t be a line for Andy’s Frozen Custard that wraps around the block,...

Blotter: Indecent exposure, reports of shots fired

June 25, 2020

Evanston Police Department arrested a 31-year-old Chicago man in connection with indecent exposure on the sidewalk outside Frio Gelato Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. A woman inside Frio Gelato, located on 1301...

FRÍO Gelato is now operating on a reduced schedule. It offers curbside pickup and delivery through Grubhub.

Open Tab: Local shops serve customers sweet treats during the pandemic

April 23, 2020

As uncertainty and anxiety loom during the coronavirus pandemic, Evanston Coldstone Creamery owner Johnathan Thomas said life’s little luxuries are more valuable than ever. Sweet treats bring people...

FRÍO Gelato serves a range of flavors made from scratch in Evanston. The shop saw an increase in business this winter after moving from 517 Dempster St. to 1301 Chicago Ave.

Gelato store’s sales peak during Evanston winter

April 15, 2018

Residents traded in hot chocolate for gelato this winter as FRÍO Gelato saw more sales this season than in the summer months. The Evanston store recently moved locations from 517 Dempster St. to 1301...

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