if i were just rating for the baked goods, this would be a 5 star review! ive tried their cinnamon roll and their apple cheddar scone; both were delightful. their espresso is Bad, though. i ordered a cortado and i didn't like a thing about it. wasn't made correctly and i don't like the espresso they use. maybe their drip coffee is better? i probably wouldn't get coffee here again, though. the staff is really nice, though, even when it's really busy! i also think it's fun that the cafe is connected to the restaurant next door, so there's a good amount of seating. i would definitely come back, but maybe as an afternoon treat and get a tea or something. prices are pretty standard, i paid about $13 after tip for a cinnamon roll and cortado read more

Amazing PEanut Butter cupcake! Not too sweet just right! So cupcake is moist and the frosting Yummie read more

Geraldine's - Peanut Butter Cupcake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very nice cafe for a coffee and dessert. Located in Lincoln Square and attached to a restaurant. It's fairly small, but was enough seating for my stroller to fit with two adults. We ordered a cappuccino, chai latte, chocolate cake, raspberry cupcake and chicken pot pie. Everything was delicious. The chocolate was very decadent, so prepare to probably take half home. The raspberry cupcake had a jelly filling that was a bit too sweet, but still very nice. The staff were very polite and efficient. I'd go again! read more

I've searched and searched for a good bakery in the Lincoln Square area. I'm not interested in the supermarket bakeries. I want an authentic bakery. Geraldine's is that authentic bakery. Scones to die for. Large, freshly baked selection. Great counter service. I will search no more. read more

Newish bakery up in The Square next to Jerry's Sandwich Shop! I heard the pastry chef won "Cupcake Wars" so I had to try it. Only one visit so far for the famed cupcakes but they were very good!! A bit pricey but they are HUGE cupcakes that are at least twice the size of a normal cake. They also have a whole variety of other baked goods that looked really good! I don't think a lot of people know they they are they & should advertise more to get the word out? Nice packaging & quick service make it a must stop in Lincoln Square/ Talk Later read more

They have the most perfect blueberry lemon muffins I have ever had. I enrolled in a Culinary Boot Camp next door at The Chopping Block. Every morning I would stop at Geraldine's to start my day with one of their delicious pastries. Unfortunately, I never got to try any others as this one muffin was so perfect I could not bring myself to not order it. When I come back to Chicago for the next course, maybe I will have more restraint! read more

Surprised by their biscuit sandwich with the fried green tomato (can never resist a fried green tomato!), and smashed potatoes - absolutely delicious! read more

We are definitely regulars here, originally going to Jerry's attached for burgers. The staff are always super nice, tea/coffee/kombucha selection is awesome. The baked goods here are also on point. I highly recommend the chai latte and raspberry almond scone read more

My wife and I stopped in while in the neighborhood and I had the absolutely best fried egg sandwich I've ever had. It costs more than any I've ever had, as well - and worth every cent. It was delicious and high quality. Came with tasty "smashed potatoes" as a side. We also ordered the quiche for lunch today, and a chocolate muffin. Really looking forward to a return visit and trying more of their menu! read more

Very delicious food and I loved the banana Oatmilk latte. The monte cristo French toast was amazing. T read more

Geraldine's - Honey lavender latte and banana Oatmilk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been to Geraldine's twice and both times I was disappointed. I noticed that they serve Metropolis Coffee one of my favorites but the coffee seemed a little weak and not what I expected but when I went there a second time I ordered Metropolis Coffee again and it was perfect. I mentioned the weaker coffee on my first visit to the young lady behind the counter and she said that she would mention my complaint to her manager. The second visit we ordered their lemon cake with I believe had raspberry filling and it literally crumbled apart and had no moisture at all, it was dry. The raspberry filing and the icing were very good but the cake itself was a disappointment. So we opted for their chocolate peanut butter cake and that was very good, I would order that again. I liked the staff they were very friendly and helpful. I'm sure I'll give it another try. read more

Newly opened (12/31/18) Pleasent, friendly staff. The carmelized onion, bacon and white cheddar quiche was delicious with a flaky crust and the right amount of bacon. They serve Metropolis coffe, tea, cappuccino, lattes etc. All the baked goods and sandwiches are made fresh on site. I enjoyed my new years day breakfast and will be back to try more fantastic treats. read more

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They're open during quarantine!! Now that that's out of the way... I've been here at least 5 times and it is quality every single time. I recommend the bacon chive scone and the blueberry scone - 1 savory and 1 sweet! The nitro iced coffee washes everything down nicely and doesn't require anything as it is smooth and chocolatey. read more

My family loves their chocolate brownies and seven layer bar. Great spot for a treat!

The food is amazing and love the set up where you can pick where you sit. The baked oatmeal was a healthy alternative to the croissant I brought home. read more

My cranberry and blueberry scones were awesome. I liked the atmosphere and the staff was friendly. I'll be back. read more

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Everything is 5 stars except -- once in a while I'll get a cookie with my coffee -- not very often at all -- but once in a while . . . and when I do, more often than not, the cookie is underdone. Happened the other day. A big googe of uncooked batter in the middle of my cookie. Undercooking this kind of baked good can actually be dangerous, fyi. Please, bake your cookie's 'til they're done! Underbaking doesn't ensure moisture or tenderness. read more

I almost hesitate to recommend Geraldine's - only because I don't want it to become so busy that there's a line out the door. That would be selfish, though, and this cozy corner in Lincoln Square is an oasis of delight. It may seem odd to have a bakery literally across Giddings Plaza from Selmarie but, once you've had a bite of Geraldine's, you get it. Everything on offer is like the best homemade baked good, if you're mom happens to be a winner of The Great British Bake-off. Not only do they offer yummy perfection, but you can taste the love baked into every bite. I'm an amateur baker, and I appreciate that Geraldine's keeps the sugar quotient on the sane side. A perfect example is their Buckeye - an Ohio classic my sister's made for 3 decades, a holiday tradition started with her first husband. Basically, it's a ball of peanut butter, vanilla + sugar, coated in chocolate. Usually, they're bitingly sweet. At Geraldine's, you get mousse-like peanut butter, only a hint of sweetness. Though their cakes are pretty daunting in size (and the slices are generous), don't be dissuaded. This weekend, I had to try their blackberry-chocolate cake. To die!!! And again, not too sweet. So far, I've only popped in to get yummy goodness to go, but I hear that their coffee is delicious. The seating area isn't too large, but it is sun-drenched. In two words: Highly recommended!!! read more

Adorable cafe in Lincoln Square with amazing food and iced tea. I went in for lunch rather than brunch and tried the herbed roast beef sandwich. It was so good that I took a bite and paused to write this review. There is an extension cord outlet available for the wi-fi inclined, a wide variety of side dishes and desserts and a selection of to-go items including Metropolis coffee. I will definitely be coming back for brunch. read more

Food was great! They were out of a few things I ordered, but considering it's a pandemic I don't really care. They more than made up for it though by offering substitutions in which I think they lost out on a little money. I'll have to go back and support them again for that. We were also offered a free cookie each when we picked up which was awesome and we scarfed it down before we could take a picture! read more

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Coffee ok. Quiche underwhelming. Better places out there. Probably overhyped due to location.

There are lots of places for coffee and baked goods in Lincoln Square. The quality of the baked goods here cannot be beat and are crafted by a winner of Cupcake Wars on Food Network. The quiet ambiance and stellar counter service round out the experience. read more

The fried egg sandwich is the best breakfast sandwich around. Great muffins. Metropolis coffee for the win!

Love them! All the food and coffee I have had have been great! I tend to come here early when I'm having a bad day or something to treat myself. If you get something with gravy on it, try the mushroom gravy because it is BOMB! I mean it's honestly all good so whatever you choose will be great! read more

Corned beef biscuit sandwich and coffee are amazing. Crew is super cool too. Had a few of their pastries in the past and those were good as well. read more

The sandwiches here are filled with something so delicious and unique and unbelievably incredible for breakfast. Go now. Immediately

Was in the neighborhood and saw they had cupcakes. Ordered two, Oreo and the lemon pistachio. Was really disappointed with them, looked amazing tasted ok. The Oreo was dry and had little flavor. The lemon pistachio did not taste like pistachio, the best part was the lemon curd. I would order just the lemon curd, that alone was the saving grace of this review. Staff was friendly and nice. read more

What a great place! I should have posted this much earlier. They kept me in coffee throughout the loneliest time of Covid and the staff and service are just fantastic. Stephan and Ilene (The Master Baker!) are just fantastic. You will not get better service anywhere in Lincoln square. read more

This place was pretty good! I had been wanting to try it from some of the reviews I read on yelp. When I went in I got a salted Carmel iced latte and a banana zucchini muffin. Then we're both delicious but they didn't leave me with a sense of "O! I need to go back and try what else this place has to offer!" I think it's in a nice location and it's a cute shop, but perhaps there are better places to grab coffee and a baked good in the square. Still fun and I will probably go back to try other things on the menu. read more

I love this place. The food and pastries are magnificent, the coffee is great, and, best of all, the seats are comfortable and not those ridiculous metal chairs most coffee shops insist on putting out to make my a$$ numb. It's almost like they want their customers to be comfortable. (Whhhhaaaat?!) I've never been upset I come in here, and love this addition to the neighborhood! read more

A great addition to Lincoln Square with soups, pastries, coffee and other cafe fare with no fuss counter service. They serve Metropolis coffee. I was glad to pop in for a cup of tomato bisque soup. I like the vibe. I will stop in again soon to sample the wide variety of baked goods and pasties they offer. read more

Geraldine's - Nice selection pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were here today for Apple Fest and spotted cupcakes from the door while waiting for apple pie. Stopped in and grabbed a double chocolate cupcake for home. AMAZING!! Super moist, huge and great flavor. Was way more please with this than the apple pie! read more

Geraldine's has become our favorite place for coffee and treats. One pastry is better than the next, although the banana chocolate muffin is our current favorite. The staff is very friendly, too. read more

I stopped in on Saturday for some hot drinks and people watching. I got a tea and a delicious chocolate banana muffin, my husband got a large latte and a lemon cookie. All very delicious and I had latte envy! My muffin was perfect. The right mix of crunch on the outside and moist and fluffy on the inside. I can't wait to be back for more foods and drinks! read more

This place is one of my absolute favorites. The place is always clean and the staff is always super nice and professional. The food is amazing and every time I receive my latte with one just Sip of it makes me smile. They never disappoint. I highly recommend read more

Good cold brew coffee, which they serve in a glass if you drink it there. They also offered me free hot coffee at 5 pm when they closed.

Came here just for the bakery and walked away with a bunch of fun treats to try. We got the blueberry scone, bacon cheddar scone, s'mores bar, snickerdoodle, giant chocolate chip cookie, raspberry thumbprint cookie and banana tahini muffin. The scones were definitely more muffin-like in texture and weren't my favorite but all of the cookies were on point. The snickerdoodle is one of the best I've had and the chocolate chip cookie was even better after 15 seconds in the microwave. The banana tahini muffin was super moist and delicious and the s'mores bar was out of this world. I'd definitely come back again! read more

Geraldine's is the cutest cafe, and they have literally the best sandwiches I've ever had. They're always playing good music, and the vibes are immaculate. read more

Hidden gem in Lincoln Square. The savory menu options are delicious and their baked goods are outrageously good.

Went in the first day I moved into the neighborhood. Coffee was tasteless. Figured I just ordered the wrong drink. Went in the second day and ordered something else. Still tasted like nothing. And not only that, the server hardly looked at me and helped someone behind me first while I was waiting at the register. Will not be going back. read more