The food was ok; however, when I ordered my Southwest salad, most of the ingredients were absent. When I let the waitress know, she offered to take the salad back and bring me a fresh one that was prepared correctly. She took my plate and came back again with the same plate she took away and said that the chef said they couldn't make me a fresh salad because I had dug into the salad already . I was like.... I had to "dig into it " to see that most of the ingredients of this $21 salad were missing. She next brought the rest of my ingredients in these small containers to my table. Ok........ I was so disappointed . This was a tacky move. I don't like that the restaurant made a mistake and did not handle the error professionally. Considering that they made the mistake... they should have given me a fresh salad done correctly as a result of their inability to get the dish correct the first time! Also, it should have been free. I tried to support this business, but what they did not sit well with me and not only will I NOT be returning, but I don't recommend this restaurant to anyone. They definitely need to brush up on their hospitality skills. read more

Such a cute addition to South Loop! My friend and I stopped by this weekend for some desserts after dinner. We had a reservation for 7PM, but the dessert bar was only about 30% filled, so I'm sure it would be easy to stop by without one. Our waiter led us into a smaller room inside the main dining area, enclosed by velvet curtains. It was a bit awkward as there was another party inside, so it felt like we were intruding, but everyone was friendly, so it wasn't a big issue. My friend and I each ordered a hot chocolate and shared the toffee bread pudding. The bread pudding was delicious and moist but very very sweet. The hot chocolates were also decadent but extremely sweet. Some people might have a strong sweet tooth, but I was a little overwhelmed by the sugar rush. Overall, I'd rate this dessert bar 4.5 but rounding up to 5 because of the sweet staff and cute decor. I would recommend you stop by for dessert while you're in the South Loop, but just be prepared for the sugar overload. read more

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I took a group of seniors on 05/03/2024, they had run out of certain items on the menu, just about everything we were trying to order was not in stock, but it was showing on the menu like as if they had the product, that's just a way to get the customer in the restaurant, then find out they don't have half of the stuff on the menu​, I'll never recommend this venue!!! 1 star review read more

This place is the cutest! We went close to closing time to grab some late night treats and were blown away by the quality and variety of desserts. The carrot cake was delicious, moist, and most importantly did not contain raisins we got some choux pastry filled with deliciously thick vanilla cream and currants. And I got a scoop of apple pie ice cream that was to die for Not to mention the lady working the counter was delightful! My only regret is that we did not try more of their menu items! Next time I come to Chicago I will definitely make a trip to come here. Also would be cute for a date night; the decor is nice and classy. read more

Found this gem during a visit to my eye doctor. Was feeling brunch and walked past this place and doubled back. I am so glad I did! This black owned restaurant is amazing! The owner is the one who greeted and seated me. She is phenomenal and very personable. The service is excellent and the food is equally amazing. Y'all know bad service will make the best food taste bad! I had the fried green tomatoes that melt in your mouth and the shrimp and grits. I am not sure what the owner did to get these grits so soft and creamy but I am a fan! The shrimp and grits had the perfect amount of spice and the aromatic flavors set this dish off! I plan to come back for the Sunday brunch soon! read more

I have been waiting for a dessert and drink place in south loop ! I love that they also have food. I have gotten the club and it's been delicious both times. The chocoholic is very strong and delicious. This is a place you can come to with others, by yourself, and on repeat. read more

Decadent Chicago - Chocoholic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We love it here!!! It's absolutely adorable in here. Lots of spaces to post up and do work or chat. Was visiting my bestie for just a couple days in Chicago and we went here randomly one night after dinner and they had THE BEST ESPRESSO MARTINI I HAVE EVER HAD, and those are my go to so not everyone makes them just right. We also had the apple pie and pumpkin gelatos and a huge cookie! All were amazing. We came back the next day before my flight to grab a coffee and a pastry and yet again they didn't disappoint :) we met one of the owners, Chelsea, and she was as sweet as her apple pie gelato. Excited to come back next time I'm in town read more

Decadent Chicago - Espresso martini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hands down, the best breakfast sandwich that I have had in a long time. It's a simple bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant but it's elevated because the eggs are cooked to perfection and the croissant is freshly baked. This sandwich has become a Friday tradition for my wife and me. read more

Great food and service! Staff couldn't be nicer! Great for anything from breakfast to dessert or studying to late night drinks.

Very cute, family-ran, dessert spot. Little pricey however considering the area, my partner and I don't mind! Great deserts. Great food. Great customer service and BLACK OWNED! I try to visit at least once, every two weeks. My favorite things on the menu are the truffle fries, jerk wings and peach cobbler cocktail (my usual). Honorable mention to the Southlooper, a whisky smash inspired cocktail.... Very tasty! read more

I'm so excited for this new dessert spot in South Loop! I've only been once so far, but know I'll be back for more soon. I'm giving five stars for their biscoff cheesecake - WOW it was amazing! I got it to go, but their dining area is very cute. Can't wait to go back. read more

I love having this cafe in the neighborhood! Everything from their bakery case is delicious! My favorites are the lemon glazed old fashioned donut and the biscoff cheesecake. The bacon egg & cheese croissant is the best breakfast sandwich in South Loop - hands down. The service is always so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend stopping by! 10/10 stars read more

The food is spot on EVERY TIME! The service is always wonderful and the atmosphere is GORGEOUS! Overall, wonderful black owned, family owned business, and a great place to catch up with friends and family or get away by yourself! read more

Really good and soft cakes like red velvet, pretty good cinnamon rolls, and nice atmosphere for 2 floors. I liked it an would like to try their brownies sometime. Of course, I've been to the Amish towns and they just outdo everyone at desserts but this place is pretty good. Slightly above average in food. If you have sweet tooth it's very sugary but for most people it might be too sweet. read more

Firstly, I want to emphasize that I want this restaurant to succeed. There are few bistros and coffee places in this neighborhood and Decadent could be extremely successful. Currently Decadent is empty most of the time because people got used to finding it closed at peak hours (evenings and weekends) and gave up on the place. They did not have any launch events or new customer/ opening discounts to bring in new customers. The cook is great and the food is a bit pricey considering that you have to order at the counter. Paying your bill on the app means that you can walk out without paying and the staff don't notice at all or even bother to check (I paid after leaving when I realized the payment hadn't gone through on my first attempt). When I went with a group of friends and we asked (one hour before they closed) if we could go to the upstairs section, the staff member refused to let us go there, saying that she had closed that area because she was on her own and didn't want to clean upstairs before closing. My friends had heard that same excuse on previous visits. After the staff member said that, two additional staff emerged from the kitchen and she spent the rest of the time chatting with them. This shows a disappointing lack of work ethic that is self defeating i.e. bad service means that there are few returning customers, an empty restaurant and fewer tips for the staff. Suggestions: They need to invest in proper staff training, get staff to wait on tables and check that customers have paid their bills. They need to have a promotional event e.g. 10% off the bill for a limited period of time, loyalty cards and discounts for residents in buildings close by. They should bring the sofa and armchairs downstairs so that they can create a lounge bar atmosphere downstairs, and have extra bistro tables upstairs. Also, the place looks closed even when it's open when you drive past, because of the dark windows. Perhaps there could be bright lighting outside the entrance when it's open? The little neon sign saying 'open' is OK but doesn't have much impact. They need to put tables outside as soon as the weather improves because they have such an advantage with the large pavement area outside and they squandered the opportunity to use that space last year. In summary, the owners seem to have skimped on staff training, skimped on new customer discounts and skimped on outside seating, which are false economies that have hurt their business and the result is a restaurant that is constantly empty. read more

Great atmosphere and service! Very friendly staff. Enjoyed the restaurant week menu, food was amazing (definitely try the fried green tomatoes). Will definitely be back. read more

I'm bias but Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Outstanding Service. Great Coffee and Pastries but the rest of the food from Breakfast to Dinner to Brunch is Outstanding. read more

My husband and I have the warm brownie cookie... it took awhile but was so good. Super friendly place, nice vibe. Plan to stop in often, glad they are in south loop. read more

Ive been twice and the breakfast croissants are the best ive had anywhere. The cinnamon roll was also great when warmed up.

Great food, friendly staff. But, if you're looking for a space to work remotely or meet with people, this might not be the best choice. The music is played really LOUD at all times of the day, making it hard to concentrate, have a conversation, take a remote meeting, etc. read more

Absolutely amazing place! The staff were the nicest and were so friendly! We went for dessert and got the brownie skillet and a slice of the red velvet cake. They were both so great and I will definitely be back to try more of their desserts! Highly recommend going here because its such a wonderful addition to south loop! read more

Been meaning to try this place since we like to support local small businesses. Made it there today and were totally bewildered given all the 4 & 5 star reviews. We had planned to pick up some dessert and take it home so we headed straight for the counter. First, the overall ambience did not seem very inviting. No music. Lighting is nonexistent. There were no other customers in the place and the chairs were on top of the tables upstairs. Not a good look. The cases holding the pastries and gelato looked like they could use a cleaning too. The woman behind the counter stood up but never greeted us. No labeling or prices were listed so you have to ask what everything is and how much. Not a very large offering either. My husband asked how much a slice of chocolate cake was. She actually had to look it up and said $11.50. Yikes!! A bit steep for 1 slice. I said it was our first time in here .... crickets. No welcome. No offer to introduce us to their offerings. No offer of a taste of gelato. Nothing. Finally, we got a turtle brownie for $6.50 (only because my husband has a sweet tooth). Parts of it were dried out. The rest of it was okay, very dense and nothing special. I think I can make better brownies. Super disappointed since we love supporting local small businesses, but just not feeling it here. read more

Excellent desserts/coffee and excellent service! We will definitely be back to check out the brunch!

Great breakfast spot to work from in the mornings. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying their lunch/dinner menu.

People usually only write reviews after bad experiences. This one is because the people behind Decadent Dessert Bar changed me. The pumpkin spice cake was some of the best cake I've ever had and I'm not even a big cake fan. The decor of the place with the loft seating is amazing too. Great place to lounge/chill out or get some work done. And if I'm not mistaken, the place is black owned! Looking forward to coming back and trying the other menu items!! read more

Stopped in today for the third time since opening. Ordered the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich which was amazing. The croissant was so fresh and the eggs and bacon were freshly prepared. I would recommend this gem in the South Loop. read more

We have been talking about trying this place for a while now and finally got the chance. It was well worth it. Their coffee drinks are delicious (including their drip coffee) and their desserts are amazing. The ambiance is relaxing and a great place for a date. Definitely recommend! read more

This is a south loop gem!! Chef Char and her husband have done a fantastic job of transforming this space! Brunch is available on Saturdays. The carrot cake was delicious. Everything is cooked in-house. Perfect for a date day/night, outing with friends or just to steal away time for yourself. read more

I would give zero star if I could. We ordered beignets with strawberry toppings which is highly recommended by the waitress. We waited for almost half hour for these fresh babies, so we held high hope. Beignets are not the traditional style, it seems like a fried flaky dough, outside is layers of crispy skins, the entire beignet is SOAKED in grease. I spit out my first bite because of that. It was the most greasy donut I've ever seen!! Not even edible. We also ordered hot chocolate with marshmallows. If you charge $10 for a cup of hot chocolate, you better make it super special. Considering the fact that the world famous Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York with their fancy flower honey marshmallows cup only cost $7.5. Turned out it was a completely waste of money. Three of us took a small sip and this cup was left in the center of the table. The store bought packet is even 10 times better! The flavor is weird, it's not even hot cocoa, we can't tell what's in the cup, super super sweet and topped with store bought dried marshmallows. Lastly, the cup of coffee. The coffee was served way over its correct temperature, and burnt my mouth! We found out why when we saw the barista was foaming the milk by spinning the milk cup non stop in her hand the entire time, a rookie mistake. We didn't try their cake, I guess the cake might be what they are good at, but just the couple of things we tried, and they also seem like their popular items, I would definitely not recommend them. There are so many better desserts shop around in that area, don't waste your money there! read more