I've been following these guys on IG since the first time they started advertising. We decided to come on a Saturday after eating at Naz's. Unsurprisingly, it was still very busy. The next time I'll come, will probably be like a month or two later when it dies down or on a weeknight. They have a handful of tables inside and outside but they fill up fast. We were lucky to get a table. Just to clarify, $10 for the ice cream smack sandwich with add on's is a reasonable price. It's $8.50 if you just want the donut and ice cream. I went to Zmzm Sweets and they were charging $7-8 for one scoop of ice cream. At least with Smack, you get a donut and ice cream for the same price. I go to Middle Eastern dessert places semi often in the surrounding Little Palestine area, and Lombard, so this was a breath of fresh air.
I ordered the ice cream smack sandwich with malai cream, crushed pistachios, and crunchy Dubai filling. The donut is not stale at all. It was made fresh, soft, and easy to cut. The malai cream was creamy and mild. The crushed pistachios and Dubai filling helped change up the texture. The nuts are good for making it less sweet. The staff was very friendly and helpful. For this place, the hype is real. read more