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  1. The sorbets at Black Dog Gelato are some of our favorites this summer.

  2. The raspberry sorbetto at Eataly is one of our favorite sorbets.

  3. The riesling poached pear sorbet at Jeni's is one of our favorite sorbets.

  4. The cantaloupe and sun tea sorbet at Jeni's is one of our favorite sorbets.

5 new sorbets to try this summer

Ice cream isn't the only delicious frozen treat. We picked 5 new sorbets to seek out this summer.

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While we were finding 23 new ice cream flavors across Chicago, we also came across a few sorbets that were just as delicious as their dairy-packed counterparts. Whether you want a lighter frozen treat, you don't eat dairy, or you've already managed to eat your way through all the best ice cream sandwiches (if so, great job), here are five sorbets to try this summer.

RECOMMENDED: 23 new flavors of ice cream

Coconut sorbet at Black Dog Gelato
  • Restaurants
  • Ice cream parlors
  • East Village
  • price 1 of 4

Studded with coconut chunks, this is the creamiest, most delicious sorbet I’ve ever eaten (pictured, left scoop). So creamy, in fact, that it’s hard to believe it’s not gelato.—Laura Baginski

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Strawberry sorbet at Black Dog Gelato
  • Restaurants
  • Ice cream parlors
  • East Village
  • price 1 of 4

Upon first bite, the basil flavor is extremely forward, herbaceous and powerful. Then the sorbet
(pictured, right scoop) mellows into an icy strawberry, and all is right with the world.—LB

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