Carm's Beef & Italian Ice

Carm's Beef & Italian Ice On October 20, 2006, Carm's became a proud member of the Vienna Beef Hall of Fame. Just blocks from Carm's started out as a grocery store in 1929.
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The Italian Ice was made in front of the store in the summer from the months of April through September. Original Lemon was the only flavor made. When Grandma Mary Carm and Grandpa James Fontano retired from the grocery business, the birth of Carm's as a fast-food restaurant was begun. It was also at that same time that the University of Illinois at Chicago was built. Carm's still exists at that

same building. The restaurant now serves a variety of hot and cold sandwiches including the famous Italian Ice, consisting of Original Lemon and other delicious new flavors.

New flavor of the month guanabana
06/20/2026

New flavor of the month guanabana

Happy summer ya’ll ! Starting tomorrow June 7th we will be open every Sunday in June July and August for Italian Ice ONL...
06/06/2026

Happy summer ya’ll ! Starting tomorrow June 7th we will be open every Sunday in June July and August for Italian Ice ONLY. Noon to 9PM every Sunday. Come enjoy our newest homemade flavor PISTACHIO! Mouth watering !!

03/12/2026

NEW AT CARM’S!
We’ve added an open flame grill to give you even more delicious options! While we still have our classic flat top griddle, the new grill lets us bring you even better flavor on:
🍔Burgers
🍗Chicken sandwiches
🌭Char dogs
🇮🇹Italian sausages
🌭Char polishes

Stop in and taste the difference that open flame grilling makes. We can’t wait for you to come in and try it!

02/02/2026

Enjoy your Super Bowl party this Sunday with trays of food from CARMS!
We are offering full trays of wings regular or spicy, sub sandwiches, sliced Italian beef by the pound with juice and bread, and premade beef or Italian sausage sandwiches with peppers Call restaurant for pricing 312-738-1046. Enjoy the game !!!!

12/20/2025

Dear Customers:
Please note that Carms will be closed starting today, December 20, and will reopen on Monday, January 5. Merry Christmas and happy holidays. We are excited to see you back in January.
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Family visit to the best hidden gem in little Italy !! 2029 will be 100 years !! Thanks to Beatrice and Jose for your h...
08/09/2025

Family visit to the best hidden gem in little Italy !! 2029 will be 100 years !!
Thanks to Beatrice and Jose for your hospitality 💗💗 💗💗💗

02/01/2025

Carm’s is now on Door Dash!!!

11/20/2024
The next generation of Carm’s in the house!!
07/31/2024

The next generation of Carm’s in the house!!

Address

1057 W Polk Street
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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