I would give more stars if I could!…read more From the excellent service to the phenomenal, eclectically delicious, and quality sourced menu, this is a restaurant you do not want to miss-- Our waiter kindly hand wrote on the menu to show me which options were dairy free since I have a dairy allergy, and they kindly offered to adjust certain menu items. I just wish I lived in Chicago to come back regularly, thank you again Lula Cafe

Lula Cafe is worth the hype & the wait! Everything we tried was delicious and the flavors far…read moreexceeded our expectations. It's cute and cozy inside & the patio is lovely. We tried the Pasta Yiayia, the breakfast burrito, and the Tineka, all three things were delicious, flavorful and exactly what we were hoping for! I highly recommend stopping into Lula for brunch or lunch and would love to come back again to try dinner!

This place is worth the hype. An attentive staff at the counter and working hard behind the scenes…read more Accent window to watch chefs make the pasta by hand. Food is on point. Traditional taste throughout. Presentation done with elegance. Priced high, likely due to the popularity of the location. So expect to spend while you're there. Particularly if you order alcohol beverages. They do have a nice wine list.

The food here is amazing and so creative. I love their hand-made pasta, and the flavor is wonderful…read moreand unique. Service is top notch with cool vibe and plenty of tables. I'd definitely come back to try other dishes when we visit Chi town again. Burrata e Ham 10/10 Cacio Whey Pepe 10/10 - highly recommend adding truffle Duck pasta (seasonal/sorry I forgot the full name) 10/10 - the taste is very Asian fusion

A nice stop for their unique donuts! I like the classic ones dusted with sugar. A nice little…read morewindow that we ordered from. Unfortunately now closed.

This place was so so so good! These shakes were thick and creamy and dreamy!!!…read more The staff- oh these ladies were on it! Honey they are all of that and then some!!! Super heavy on the helpful and so sweet just like our treats! We ordered some treats to go... so all set and need nothing else sweet, we're going to have cavities from how tasty and sweet this place is (the staff... omg... my teeth were showing in the best ways!) Very cool spot super busy location and the hype is well worth it and love the space. Outside and inside!!

A blast from the past. Truly a "travel through time" experience…read more So many ice cream sundae varieties. I did not know this was even a possibility. Comically large sundaes with topics of exorbitant proportions, it is like being a kid in a candy store (quite literally in this case). Go split a sundae with your sweetheart like I did. Or, grab a few chocolates to go. Do both if you're feeling extra feisty!

Margie's Candies always has an extremely long wait during the summer, so be prepared to wait. It's…read morealso a bit pricey, but the quality of the ingredients they use in their desserts is unmatched. I had the apple cobbler with ice cream, and it was absolutely delicious. The portion was also large enough for two people, so keep that in mind if you're dining by yourself. They have a full menu with plenty of delicious treats, and they also sell their own chocolate. Seating inside can be difficult to find, so I usually just ate in my car. Overall, this is a great spot, especially if you're looking for a late-night dessert.

We arrived in Chicago and were ready for lunch. We stumbled upon Nonnina's and are so happy that we…read morestopped. We ordered drinks (one alcoholic, one non-alcoholic), and they were delicious. One of our party ordered the Prix fixe menu and loved his selection. The other two of us shared a sandwich and Parmesan fries. So good. Our favorite was the Brussels! We were seated outside in the sunroom and it was nice, but it was hot. Felt great walking back inside into the A/C. The service was on point and we had a lovely lunch!

Great happy hour (only at the bar though) Super cute…read moreinterior and outside seating area Perfect weeknight happy hour near the river Service was great

This place has the besttttt almond croissant I have ever had. Also, their hazelnut latte is so…read moreyummy and flavorful, it must be a house made syrup. We got the truffle chicken pot pie (delish, but almost too truffley for our taste-- and I like a lot!) and the reuben was delicious with the house made chips. I will come here again & again for the vibe and the almond croissant

We had a toddler date with a friend and her son here at the cafe at the Peninsula. They had some…read morelimited-time St. Patrick's Day specials that caught my friend's eye, including the Pot of Gold, a special dessert only available for the weekend. The food was really excellent, as was the service. But it was ridiculously priced. The reuben sandwich was $28. It was a great sandwich, very lean, but you could get a sandwich as good for half the cost elsewhere. They only have a couple of kid's items, but my friend requested buttered noodles for her kid rather than the cheesy noodles. I got the hibiscus drink and lavender lemonade, both non-alcoholic, and they were very good. My little one especially liked the hibiscus. And we ordered the appetizer of whipped ricotta and honey; my daughter liked this more than anything else we ordered. We didn't have dessert at the restaurant, but ordered to go. The pot of gold was really good. There were little "gold nuggets" on it and that was my daughter's favorite part; good thing since I didn't realize it had a layer with Bailey's in it. It was very rich, and the cauldron was really thick chocolate (and actually was a struggle to get into, a bit!). The restaurant is small but it didn't feel crowded. We never felt rushed or unwelcome, and we were there for a couple hours (longer than I realized; it took an unusually long time to make two reuben sandwiches). Their pastries are really nice but somewhat expensive, like the rest of the menu. It was a nice, sophisticated experience.

Lickity Split might be the best dessert in Chicago -- and certainly the best custard. Even a simple…read morevanilla or chocolate will be the richest and creamiest you've ever tasted. Their sundaes and concretes are huge hits as well. The retro parlor decor brings an extra charm to this corner staple. With tons of old-fashioned candies, soda fountain stools, and bright colors, it will warm you up even on a winter night. In the summer, it's worth the wait in line, and there are some benches out front to enjoy treats outside. I can't wait for my next excuse to come back!

Lickity Split often makes the short list of best ice cream shops in Chicago, and after stopping by…read morerecently, I can absolutely say it's for good reason! Every time I've passed by, it's usually got a line going out the door so I wouldn't count on a visit being quick. That said, the staff worked fast and were super nice. The interior had a major nostalgia factor, with every kind of retro, old-fashioned candy you could think of filling the space! I saw treats that I haven't seen in decades. As for the frozen treats, they're beautiful in their simplicity. This place is not Jeni's, and they're not trying to be. There were only three custard flavors with seemingly every kind of traditional candy, sundae, and fruit topping available. I heard great things about the concretes in particular and opted for the OMG, which was a peanut butter lover's dream! I ordered it with a swirled vanilla and chocolate custard base, and every bite had chunks of brownie bites and butterfinger pieces. The junior was plenty big and I felt like a pretty good value. If you're in the Edgewater area and craving a sweet treat, I highly recommend paying a visit to this shop regardless of the season!

Some of the best mixers and sundae's in the Midwest. Can't eat Culver's anymore after coming here…read more The small concretes are the perfect size. Recommendations include the CFNBC concrete **sub caramel for peanut butter** and the Worms 'N Dirt sundae with chocolate custard (nostalgic and actually delicious). Love this spot!

Scooter's is a must try for a sweet treat! Creamy ice cream and rotating flavors you can find on…read moretheir website. Everything from shakes, concretes, sundaes, Italian ice, and even hot dogs! Line gets pretty long, but it moves decently fast. They have a small inside, as well as a takeout window.

This place is so good and always has new and innovative gelato flavors. The patio outside is so…read moreinviting to enjoy a summer gelato run. I went recently to try their new sandwiches and was mind blown by the quality of the ingredients. Will definetly be back for both gelato and sandwiches. Ps: great p

Gelato was great ! Get the spiced pear Service was prompt…read more You get to taste as many as you would like Ambiance is welcoming! Love their gelato!

I had a super special date at Margie's with my 2 year old, and we had the best time ever. What I…read morelove about Margie's is that it's frozen in time. It's pretty small inside, there are only a few tables. A server comes to your table to place your order, which I feel like never happens at ice cream shops anymore! The menu is huge! There were multiple sections to banana splits, sundaes, and shakes. We decided to go with something simple. My son ordered 2 scoops of cookies n cream ice cream (with sprinkles of course) and I got moose tracks! The ice cream is the real deal. Our server was super sweet, and we were in and out of there in probably 30-45 minutes. We had the best time and will definitely be back this summer.

We heard that Margie's Candies had some seriously good sundaes, so obviously we had to check the…read moreplace out. (The fact that the joint's been around for over 100 years doesn't hurt either.) It's a small restaurant but we managed to snag a cozy table near the back. We'd already spent most of the day eating, so we decided to share the Atomic Fudge Sundae. It's a fairly enormous concoction. I found it interesting that the hot fudge was served on the side, but it's actually pretty smart because you get control how much (or how little) sauce you get. The ice cream is the highlight. It's creamy and rich, and it's got a really nice flavor, too. The hot fudge was less impressive, but that might be because I had already eaten a Ghirardelli sundae earlier in the day and their hot fudge just can't be beat. The service was super friendly and the atmosphere was kitschy and fun. It's a cool place.