We stopped by thinking the seating area was larger, they do have 6-7 small round tables, which worked fine for our party. This cute little spot is brightly colored and staff were friendly and helpful. Samples are available for the gelato so take a leap and try something new. I was offered the hazelnut, which I normally do not get, and after suggesting to add nuts for the topping, I'm happy I did. We tried the puffy pastry with vanilla pudding, we both agreed it was tasty and super sweet. Kids got the jello magic and even for them they could not finish it in one sitting. The sweet treats are endless here, we are sure you can find something for everyone on your party. read more

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Castemila Coffee was delightful! It was a wonderful blend of coffee and sweetness of gelato! I would absolutely order it again. The lemon Gelato was very tart and made me pucker. I love lemon flavored things-- so I enjoyed it even though my crinkled face probably didn't show it! The mango didn't taste like mango to me. It tasted like it was artificially "flavored" mango-- it didn't have a distinct flavor of the fruit mango nor actual chunks of mango. Cafe Castemila is such a cute place. The whole shop was littered with sweets and colorful decor. The staff was smiley and friendly. If in the neighborhood, I'd definitely stop in again! read more

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Charming, charming, charming. And pink ponies in the window. This little gelato shop at Old Orchard should be an easy stop. Flop down in a chair outside or in one of the pink velvet chairs inside. The sisters that run the shop have 26 years of experience creating beautifully flavored gelato's. Try the lemon in the passionfruit, and mango. The lemon, which is usually my litmus test for a gelato maker, was lightly sweet (not that heavy sweetness used to overcompensate for acrid tartness) and the tart was a peaceful tartness (not too puckering) -- as baby bear so famously said, "just right!" It was a very hot day so I went with a cold brew + extra ice and the light raspberry cloud because of its tartness. This place has an old school kdrama meet cute vibe. The friends you bring here won't soon forget the date. Service was attentive and friendly! read more

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This place feels so welcoming and warm! I often stay there to study or to relax. The staff are really caring and make you feel like a cared for guest, which truly means a lot. I love chatting with the workers there read more

Went to the mall and saw this cute gelato/cafe spot. I've been eyeing this spot for a bit but finally stepped in today. I did want the gelato with a waffle cone but sadly they don't have any. The biscoff gelato is good and the small is a perfect serving. It is a bit pricy like many gelato spots but it has the proper gelato texture. The service was okay. read more

Cafe Castemila - Biscoff gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

The cutest little gelato spot inside old orchard mall! The girl that works there is so sweet and loves to joke with you! I got the cookies and cream gelato and I know nothing special but it was just the perfect amount of cream and cookies! They do have a decent number of sorbet flavors including passion fruit if that's what you're into! read more

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While shopping around, I decided to stop by for a quick drink. This cafe located inside the Old Orchard mall, is simply too cute to pass. I ordered a Matcha Latter and pistachio croissant. There's a great selection of cold or hot drinks, pastries, and Gelato. It is small but has a small seating area where one can enjoy their drink or even study from. The staff was friendly. read more

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Cafe Castemila is such a cute shop and an adorable addition to the mall. I absolutely love the girly aesthetic and any girly girl would love it too. There are a lot of cute photo ops too if you go with a friend. I went later in the day on a weekend and it was pretty busy so a lot of the pastries appeared to be sold out. The gelato looked amazing and because I'm a sucker for anything with rainbow sprinkles, I tried the Fruity Delight with sprinkles. I believe it was a combination of a few different berries. It was so creamy and delicious. It tasted kind of like strawberries and cream. I absolutely loved it and it was a very good, fresh gelato. This is definitely my new favorite sweet treat, and I can't wait to go back and try additional flavors and some of their other offerings. The staff was very friendly too! read more

Cafe Castemila - Fruity Delight with Sprinkles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I returned back to this adorable cafe/bakery/gelato shop. I thought this was an intriguing flavor -- white chocolate with lemon curd. Now they have a few mint colored tables outside. Just the most adorable place. I ordered an affogato -- a wonderful pick me up. read more

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shout out to the barista (sadly I didn't get her name) who hand blended my delicious matcha on Friday April 2 around 1 pm. she was so kind and the matcha was excellent and it made my day. I will definitely go back! read more

I was really debating leaving this review because I don't want to make this woman in her 40s working as a barista any harder. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I was a barista and have a degree. But the blonde has some obvious issues with Muslims. I came in and she was very rude to me and then I sat down and she made small talk with everyone else. Not that I care. I'm really not dying from someone having small talk with me. But girls who cover their hair...don't take offense to this woman. Don't get annoyed and walk out like I did. I had 3 hours to kill waiting for the Apple Store appointment and wanted a relaxing cup of coffee while I read and listened to music but I walked out and am sitting in the Apple Store for 2 1/2 hours to avoid this woman. She's clearly struggling in her own way. read more

Service: Super friendly staff. I actually happened to meet one young lady a day before and didn't think I'd see her again, and through random chance saw her again with my kids at the gelato shop! What a pleasant surprise! Both ladies were very nice, let us taste samples, it was very quick. Ambiance: Really well done decor. Modern, and I like that it caters to an audience that likes selfies because this would be a place to do that! Gelato: Vanilla: I am sure it was amazing but it was my daughter's first time and she didn't know what to expect and didn't like it: 4 stars. She said, "way better than the old boba store." Banana Sundae: 5 stars. Hands down the best thing I've ever had. Soiccaoltiolo!?!?! I have no idea how spell this, but chocolate chips? 5 stars. Cookies: 5 stars from my son. He says it was WAY better than regular icecream. He also said the chairs are super comfortable. read more

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The two lady's working were super nice! Coffee was great as well. I also loved the pink vibes

Such a gem in Old Orchard Mall! I stopped by to check and see if they had any non-dairy options and they did have some. The staff were really friendly and i liked I could try the gelato before deciding on the flavor I wanted. I went with the flavor and strawberry flavors. They were delicious and my toddler loved them! There are so many photo op opportunities it's very cutesy inside. Plenty of seating area as well. read more

Cafe Castemila - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Cute new gelato spot that opened at Old Orchard taking over where a donut shop used to be. The decor inside is so whimsical and cutesy. I visited twice in one weekend. The first time was just to try the coffee. I ordered an iced latte with sugar-free syrup, and it was very refreshing. I also purchased a pack of their butterfly marshmallows. The second time, I went back for affogatos with a group of friends. They seemed to be out of stock on many of their gelato flavors by this time, so it was slim picking. It's a cute addition to all the new updates happening at the mall. read more

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Typical coffee shop with European vibe. Cool staff. Bunch of stuff to choose from. Downfall is everything is overprices. Like i understand it's in the mall area,but $13 for Milkshake...sorry it's not going to fly with me. read more

Cafe Castemila - Chocolate shake!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Delicious pastries and flavorful coffee. It's addicting. Definitely must stop if you are walking around Old Orchard.

Very dangerous to serve dirty strawberries. I inspected a few more and I found that almost all of them had dirt on them or mold. That's very disturbing and disgusting read more

Cafe Castemila - Dirty strawberries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

This is the best gelato! It's very authentic like what I've had in Italy. Great cafe, environment and very nice service too!

Awesome gelato (biskoff actually tastes like molten biskoff) and absolutely adorable and gorgeous shop. Pricey but quality. Family owned, apparently and all goods made in House. Terrific smiling service. $30 for desserts for 3 (I get that people will rate it low because it is not good value but it is an indulgent treat with charm and quality) read more

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Check your receipts! I went in today and purchased a small gelato for my mom and without asking the size or orders - they charged me $13 for two! After seeing that we only made one order, she didn't even ask to confirm the charge. Just ignored it as long as I didn't say anything. Completely untrustworthy employees! read more

Felt like a late afternoon treat and walked in totally unaware how delicious their gelato was! Reminded me of an authentic European shop with fresh flavors and NOT too much sugar. Greek yoghurt and passion fruit combo was to die for! The same goes for their coffee-- YUM! The owners are Polish and they really brought this unique 'sit and savor' European atmosphere to their store. Very friendly ladies too-- Loved it and will be back!! Thank you read more

Great decor and lovely people! The dessert was great, however I would not say that it is worth the money. I think it is overpriced for what it is, as the portion was on the smaller side. I did really enjoy the cafe as the service was good too. read more

Cafe Castemila - Chocolate Tulip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

SO GOOD the spinach feta pastry was amazing and the caramel apple butter latte was phenomenal. The woman working was so sweet and cute. It was also only 13$ for everything so cheaper than the starbucks across the street and 10x better. It's also really cute inside. read more

Cafe Castemila - Spinach feta pastry and caramel apple butter latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Delicious ice cream flavors. It's rich and flavorful. Cute place, and not a chain! What else would you need?! Not many, if any places like this in these suburbs. We will be back!!! read more

Aesthetically this shop is cute. Picture worthy. But the desserts in the case look days old and soggy. I opted for a hot chocolate and it was sickeningly sweet. I watched her make it with milk and the steamer. For $10 of a small 8 ounce cup of hot chocolate I would expect the "Belgium chocolate" used to be high quality. It was so sweet not even my kids wanted it. Straight to the trash. read more

Stumbled upon this adorable little shop while shopping at Old Orchard. Super dog friendly! And amazing sorbet! Best I've had. Don't worry, no dogs inside but the owner showed great care and love to our pups! Very friendly and great service! read more

What a true treasure and wonderful addition to Old Orchard Mall! Cafe Castemila is truly a special place for families and patrons of the wonderful mall to visit. Each time I visit the mall, I make sure I stop by for some delicious gelato, delectable pastry, the best frappe I've ever had, and of course the warm hospitality that greets me by the amazing employees. Each time I visit Cafe Castemila, I feel welcomed in by the staff, who are incredibly friendly and patient. I feel confident that I'm making the correct choice for my gelato because they let me sample the flavors until I find one I love! The gelato is always fresh, creamy, and oh so delicious! It's made fresh in house and you can definitely tell that there is care and attention to detail when you consume each item. This place is so amazing, the decor makes you want to stop and take a picture because of the instagram worthy aesthetic. I tell everyone I know to check it out and I'm glad to see them doing so well! Wishing them the best of luck, I can't wait to see what else is in store for Cafe Castemila! read more

Cafe Castemila - The most AMAZING Strawberry Frappe crafted with love by the Cafe Castemila crew! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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The cheesecake! Fabulous fluffy cake with just enough sweet and hint of lemon with delicate glaze and fresh berries. Amazing buttery graham cracker crust. Don't miss this little gem of a gelato shop. Beautiful creations. read more

Miniscule portions. Good Gelato. Massively overpriced. Poor Cappuccinos. The place is also very small. Not an inviting atmosphere at all.