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    Geraldine's

    4.3 (88 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GERALDINE'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Banana chocolate tahini muffins
    Amanda L.

    Whoever is running this kitchen knows how to BAKE. This is the perfect mix of rustic favorites and unique spins on classics. My favorites so far have been the banana tahini muffin (a top 10 item of 2024) and ANY of the stratas. Seating can be limited so it's not always a great place to grab a coffee and stick around but the pastries are so good that I don't mind grabbing and going. We've been multiple times since discovering this place and are, no joke, considering moving to Lincoln Square so we can be closer to their many shops, including this one.

    Chocolate chip cookie
    Stephanie N.

    Got a chocolate chip cookie, had some, and immediately had to go back and get another for later because of how perfect it was--i.e., perfectly aligned with my own tastes for a rich, flavorful cookie with slightly caramelized notes and even some cookie dough softness in the middle. Also got an amazing ginger molasses cookie which was absolutely perfect too. Lattes looked fabulous. Servers were kind and patient as I tried to make up my mind between all the wonderful looking choices. Can't wait to return.

    Juliana C.

    Wow this place has great pastries and delicious drinks! We tried the blackberry lemon scone and it might be the best scone I've ever had. The inside was very moist and had whole blackberries that were sweet. The outside had a bit of a crispy flakey texture. The combination of texture and flavor was amazing! We also tried the lavender lemon cookie, it was a sandwhich style cookie with thick icing in between. The flavors were good and it wasn't too sweet. To drink we had the blueberry pancake latte with oat milk. It smelled and tasted delicious, would highly recommend this place!! The staff was kind, quick on their feet and understanding. We were first given the wrong scone, the cashier was very helpful and replaced it with the correct one. We took our items to go but the place looked clean and had decent seating with funky decor!

    Chai
    Maria L.

    Nothing fancy here, which isn't actually a bad thing just not sure it's my fav spot. I also prefer hotter beverages, and this felt slightly warm not hot. I also am a HUGE stickler for bathrooms and this one just didn't do it for me. The coffee shop shares with the restaurant next door, and there was a leak in the bathroom ceiling and a dish bin with standing water on the floor.

    Baked oats
    Eric W.

    Geraldine's, the coffee and breakfast outpost of Jerry's, is one of my favorite morning places in Lincoln Square . Friendly staff and great service . I typically only have time to get coffee , but when I have time for food my favorites include all their baked oats varieties as well as the cheddar scone. Recommend you get it heated up if you're dining in. Atmosphere buzzes with activity but it's fairly calm and easy to have conversations , read or just relax.

    Cinnamon rolls
    Haley K.

    Very cute cafe vibes, with a full-service restaurant attached. The cinnamon roll was so so good, and came warm which instantly makes it better. They are only available on weekends and sell out, though!

    Irish Cream Butterscotch latte
    John F.

    Kind baristas/staff, nice drink selection, creative menu, great location, reasonable prices. Overall, great little option in the heart of Lincoln Square.

    Chilaquiles
    Sage H.

    Such a cute little space! My fiance and I visited on Saturday around 11 and were able to be seated right away. The service was great from both the hostess and our waitress. I had the chilaquiles and an iced latte and he had the shrimp po boy and a coffee. We both agreed that the drinks were great! My food was pretty good but was missing salsa, which was advertised in the menu. When I asked the waitress about it, she apologized that they did not have it. Fortunately she was able to bring over a selection of hot sauces, which made the dish much better. The po boy was also tasty, but on the smaller side. Overall, no major complaints and we would come back!

    desserts and coffee
    Crystal C.

    finally a place with GOOD dairy free desserts! I took my partner here on a date and the vibes were so cute and friendly. The baristas helped me find a food option that fit in my dietary restrictions too. Only downside is it's frequently crowded but I can understand why. I will definitely be returning!

    Vanilla cupcake
    Fontazia B.

    The ambiance was amazing the place looked really great service was spectacular the food and drinks were perfect definitely recommend and will come back !! Good job to all the staff definitely had a good experience coming there thank you!

    Cross section of chocolate raspberry cupcake. Not too sweet spongy chocolate cake with tart raspberry filling. We love it!

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    14 days ago

    Fast service, delish food, fun drinks! A great assortment of pastries from muffins to cupcakes and scones

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    8 months ago

    I LOVE this bakery. The fruit in the baked goods is so fresh. I try to drop by this spot whenever I'm in Lincoln square!

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    The best cupcakes ever. Large enough to be an entire meal. Other lunchtime sandwiches are also excellent.

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    5 stars based on Bahn mi, cha gio and iced coffee I ordered today…read more I must have been part of an early crowd. When I arrived, there was only one other table dining, which made it GREAT for me. It's a decent size hall with 10+ table arrangements, making it pretty great for a group to enjoy their lunch. It also featured a couple of kiosks for ordering, which I thought was a bit easy to miss, since it was tucked away in the left corner when you walked in. It looked like there was also a cashier available to take orders, if you miss the kiosks. I've seen places where they simply do not have anyone at the register to take orders, but that wasn't the case for Lotus. Before deciding to visit them today, I had an impression that their menu choices were very limited compared to other Vietnamese restaurants I was used to. I'm certainly not complaining, since I'm usually a huge fan of select "specialty" approach in restaurants. That's why I decided to order one of their Bahn mi, where I normally would have chosen pho for my first visit. And it didn't disappoint. First off, the size of the sandwich was good. I've had it where they charged a buck or two less, but they weren't big enough to be a full "lunch" portion. Lotus' size, I thought was decent. I had ordered one of their cha gios just in case the sandwich failed to fill me, but I think I would have been okay without it. Cha gio was super good tho! Oh, and the iced V-coffee was good, too. Typically, they'll bring out the coffee before your meal is ready, probably because they're ready-made in the morning and all you'd need to do is pour them over ice. I of course, have known legitimate mom n' pop places, where they'll actually bring out coffee as it's brewing in Phin (stainless steel coffee filter) and a glass of ice with condensed milk, so you can wait for the coffee to finish brewing and pour yourself one, which is what I *always* prefer. Not here, but no big deal. You can usually tell how good the food is going to be by trying their iced coffee. Even though V-coffee isn't known for using "incredible" beans, the balance of the strength of coffee and condensed milk *does* make a big difference in your experience. I felt this place had it correct! I'll definitely come back myself and even bring coworkers or my family to have their Bahn mi again. What I'm not sure about is whether I want to try their pho or bun. First, they don't offer too many variations, so I'm stuck choosing from just a few. (For example, I usually go for "brisket-only" or a combo of brisket and rare steak, but they didn't seem to have those options. Granted, it's possible they'll make it happen if I asked) Secondly, I think they're a couple bucks more expensive than what I would like to pay for a bowl of pho. We'll see.

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