Classic Auto Group’s Local Eats Guide: National Chocolate Mint Day

Chocolate and Mint are a match made in heaven.  They’re as refreshing as a leisurely Sunday Drive on a crisp cool morning with the windows open!  That luxuriously rich and smooth chocolate with cool, crisp mint is a heavenly treat!  It’s the perfect mid-Winter flavor dessert palette, with flavor profiles teetering on the edge of seasonal holidays and emerging spring greenery.  Today, on National Chocolate Mint Day, we’re sharing some of our favourite places to grab this rich, chocolatey dessert combo in the Greater Chicago Area!

From Gelato to Milkshakes to Cupcakes and Cookies, you’ll find the best places to snag this iconic sweet treat right in our own backyards.  If you’re the DIY kind of soul, we’re also including some of our favourite chocolate mint inspired recipes at the end of this post.  They’re perfect for bringing to family gatherings, office parties, or dropping off a plate at your friendly neighbourhood car dealership (Hint hint? Just kidding, unless you want to!)

Got a favourite recipe of your own?  Drop it in the comments and we may feature it in an upcoming post.

Best Places for Chocolate Mint Treats in the Greater Chicago Area

Insomnia Cookies in Lincoln Park Chicago

Ghiardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop in Streeterville Chicago

Annete’s Homemade Italian Ice in North Side Chicago

Margie’s Candies in Logan Square Chicago

Windy City Sweets in Lake View East Chicago

Scoops Ice Cream in Bridgeport Chicago

The Sweet Oasis in Norridge

Shirl’s Drive-In Waukegan

La Michoacana Premium in Waukegan

Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store in Gurnee

Mr Kite’s Chocolate Shop in Chicago

Snow Dragon Shavery in Navy Pier Chicago

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates in North Bridge Chicago

Fannie May Chocolate Shop in Chicago

Wicked & Sweet in Chicago

Chocolate Uzma Shop in Chicago

The Coffee & Tea Exchange Coffee Shop in Chicago

Sandy’s Popper in Kenosha, WI

Scoops Ice Cream & Candy in Kenosha, WI

Divino Gelato Cafe in Racine, WI

Paparazzi Ice Cream Shop in Racine, WI

Our Fave Mint-Chocolate Recipes

Sally’s Baking Addiction’s Homemade Thin Mint Cookies

Goodie Godmother’s Creamy Mint Oreo Milkshakes

Lo’s Kitchen’s Mint Oreo Milkshake

Sally’s Baking Addiction Chocolate Mint Brownies

Averie Cooks’ Andes Mint Brownies

Big Bolder Baking’s Real Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato

Numi Tea’s Mint Chocolate Latte Contest Winning Recipe

Life Made Sweeter’s Peppermint Mocha Latte

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