Overall I'm not gonna lie we walked in we did not get greeted, the girl that was working definitely…read moredid not look like she was enjoying her job but anyways it is overpriced for a little cup of like pudding with some cake in it, it does taste good don't get me wrong but it's overpriced for the little cup. I can make this at home for a fraction of the price and have a way. The ambience was mid, to be honest if you want to try it just to try it go for it but I wouldn't really recommend it.

Every time, that I came to the Fulton Market Jars was Closed. I finally had the opportunity to…read morevisit during their opening hours. Cute little shop with lots of bold colors and music playing. The young lady behind the counter was nice and friendly. I ordered the Oreo cookies and cream crushed chocolate cookies, chocolate covered shell with vanilla soft serve cream. After one taste and I wasn't impressed. Just a bunch of cream with crumpled up cookies. Not worth the money for these desserts.

Cute little cafe with such a cute atmosphere. Amorino was pretty good. Menu enticed with maroons,…read morecrepes, gelato, waffles, and sugar cones. They even had hot drinks like hot chocolates, espressos and macchiatos. Cold drinks consisted with smoothies and vegan shakes! Other options also. Cute little seating area for whatever your liking that very moment. Mine typically was a solo outing for lunch. Amorino was for the sweet tooth Dessert for the closing. Black leather booth seating with small coffee tables surrounding the cafe. Busy but I'm and out! I ordered the mini cone with pistachios and Amorino chocolate. Darn good! Smooth rich, creamy and more creamy! Hahaah! Really great ice cream! Check em out!!

Quick take: chaotic ordering system…read more This shop is complete chaos in the most disorderly fashion. The ordering stations are in the back of the store and on the left side. The entrance is blocked by tons of people who have already ordered. Order and they call your name to build your order. The gelato melted immediately after walking outside. It was a race to eat it before it all ended up on the sidewalk. I'm not picky about gelato so it was meh.

Ambiance - clean, small area inside for customers to enjoy ice cream, also offers outdoor area…read moreService - happy I got to taste a couple samples before committing to a flavor, the guy that helped me was super nice Food - Netflix & chill flavor was super unique (buttery, sweet, and slight crunch from the chocolate candy shell)

We stopped in here after dinner for a quick scoop of ice cream. They have a wide array of flavors…read moreand the person working the counter was kind and generously provided us samples. We got a scoop of the "Oscar the Grouch" and "Cookie Monster." The ice cream was good, although the Cookie Monster was more food coloring with cookie bits than anything else. The amaretto and pistachio flavor of the Oscar was pretty good. This is a good spot if you're in the neighborhood.

I was very excited to try this place after seeing it on Instagram, and I was not disappointed!…read more I came here a few months ago, and it was an amazing space to work out of. It's just a beautiful, feminine space like even the bathroom was decked out in pink! I loved it. While there, I got a sandwich and strawberry matcha. I really enjoyed both. It's honestly made me crave strawberry matcha since then. There was one girl there working, and she was really helpful in explaining the difference in drinks to me. Can't wait to go back!

While in the West Loop on a warm weekend I was craving a refreshing drink. I did a quick Yelp…read moresearch and Matcha Cita came up. When I arrived I was amazed at how large the space was for a matcha shop. The counter to order was very long and there were plenty of tables of chairs available and they weren't cramped close to one another. The menu was located on the far back wall and the font was small so it was hard to look at the menu while ordering at the counter, but fortunately nobody was behind me in line while ordering. I ordered three drinks to try different things. First was the Pink Señorita with strawberry, pitaya, matcha, and coconut milk. Second was the Pistachio Honey Latte with pistachio, honey, and choice of matcha according to the menu, though I wasn't given a choice of matcha. Last was Bluetiful which included blueberry, blue spirulina, collagen, matcha, and vanilla almond milk. Pink Señorita was probably the more flavorful drink of the three although something about it the strawberry gave off an artificial taste. The Pistachio Honey Latte had a nice pistachio flavor that didn't overpower the matcha. Bluetiful was the least favorite drink since it didn't taste like anything at all; it had an interesting blue color but other than that it tasted like heavily diluted matcha with no hints of blueberry or vanilla almond milk or anything at all. All of these were ordered in 20 oz cups and I felt the price of $8.95 was a bit steep for each of the three, especially considering that the drinks didn't all taste quite as expected. By no means are the drinks from Matcha Cita authentic Japanese style matcha drinks, but they provide a bougie twist on classic matcha similar to other higher priced smoothie and juice shops. I did notice it was unsanitary for the barista to touch the garbage bag behind the counter as if she was about to throw out the trash, take my order at the register, and then start making the drinks without washing her hands, but I didn't want to make a scene and call her out on it; at least she wasn't touching the ingredients directly with her hands, I guess. If you're craving a unique type of drink on a hot day in the West Loop, Matcha Cita is an option but it may be better to stick with the basics and try to watch the barista making your order behind the counter to ensure proper food handling practices are performed.

Far and above one of the best surprises we found in Chicago. Loved this place so much that we…read morevisited twice during our day at Navy Pier. Delicious and gloriously beautiful fresh pastries, yummy cold drinks (perfection on a 100-degree July day), warm staff, and an inviting atmosphere inside and out. We loved the ham and cheese croissants and fresh-out-of-the-oven spinach pie so much that we couldn't resist a couple mini-macarons to top off our lunch. Wow. To top it all off, when we commented on the delish spinach börek, head pastry chef Nicolai invited us to gear up for a quick tour of the kitchen! Gleamingly clean and organized, it is an envy to all who cook and bake. There is magic made there, believe me. The staff in and out of the kitchen were helpful and so very pleasant, we had no trouble at all deciding to come back at the end of our day at Navy Pier to see them again and enjoy their incomparable iced summer fruit teas. (I want the recipes! Sooooo good.) Thanks to Nicolai and the two Marias for efficiently packing up our additional macarons and spinach börek to take home. We will be back to see them next time we visit Chicago.

Barely acknowledged by the workers. But if that was all it would be ok, but no the drinks were…read moreawful and they include AUTOMATIC GRATUITY before then also asking for a tip on the screen. 1) Tiramisu iced latte--the latte was in a big premixed jug that was poured over ice and with syrup added after. The coffee was so watery because they wouldn't even make it fresh. 2) Coconut cloud strawberry matcha--the matcha was also in a big premixed jug with all of it clumping at the bottom. Then they just poured coconut water in and strawberry syrup. Was a watery white matcha.

The rose cardamom latte here, among other specialty coffees, are wonderful. They have a not obvious…read moreselection of mishti doi sometimes in the side doors. The pastries and sandwiches are SO GOOD

I finally made it to Swadesi Coffee, and it absolutely lived up to the hype…read more I ordered the Lemon Cream Matcha, and it's officially one of my favorite matcha drinks in Chicago. The matcha is smooth and earthy, while the lemon adds a bright citrus flavor that somehow works perfectly without overpowering it. The house-made lemon cream ties everything together, making it refreshing, creamy, and perfect for summer. Beyond the drink, the café itself has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with beautiful design and plenty of character. It's the kind of place where you can catch up with friends, get some work done, or just enjoy a slow morning. If you're a matcha lover--or even if you're just looking to try something different--Swadesi Coffee is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of the menu.

I realized it's been many years since my last review. It's still my favorite go to gelato spot…read more Small, cute ambiance. It's changed a lot the past couple years. It has gotten a larger menu with drinks & sandwiches too. More of a something for everyone vibe than before. Still have their fun flavors, cashew caramel goat cheese, but more classics now too. Lots of attentive servers ready to dish out your favorites. Day old pints on sale in the freezer with gelato pie & other goodies. Outside patio & counter seating with 3 seats available.

The Black Dog Gelato is such a cute neighborhood dessert spot. When we went around 10 PM on a…read moreFriday night, luckily it wasn't too crowded, so service was friendly and quick. They didn't have a huge flavor selection, but they covered the basics (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, hazelnut etc). I chose the pistachio and it was so good and really satisfied my sweet tooth. They did samples when I visited, so I tried the goat cheese caramel, but it was a bit too tangy for my taste. There isn't much indoor seating, but they have cute, little patio seating just outside. Parking isn't ideal if you're coming from a long ways away, but I'm guessing a lot of their customers live close by to walk to it. We may have to visit again before we leave, but high recommend!

Annette's had a line wrapping around the block when we pulled up around 10PM Friday night. It moved…read moreat an okay speed, but I'd be prepared to wait ~30 minutes or more. They have 3-4 small metal tables right in front of their window, but with how many people are around, I wouldn't count on snagging a seat. Pricing wise, Annette's isn't super cheap, but I have to say they do an incredible job. Tried a bunch of fruit flavors and they were all extremely fresh (we found chunks of lychee!), just the right amount of sweetness, and smooth (aka not icy) texture. Absolutely loved the Passionfruit, Blood Orange, Dragonfruit, and Lychee. The Black Cherry was still good, but just a rung below the other flavors. Definitely a spot I'd be a regular at and absolutely worth going out of your way for if you're visiting the city.

I've been so eager to try this place and I'm so glad I finally did! I was so excited to try it that…read moreI completely forgot to take a picture, but I got a kids size of cookie jar. I hear the lines are usually long but it was short when I went. The service was very fast and they didn't complain when the group asked for samples. Would definitely recommend for a weekday icecream run