Schweet Cheesecake

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2 years ago

While in the Austin neighborhood, I passed by Schweet Cheesecake and decided to stop in. They scored high marks as soon as I walked in. The woman behind the counter was welcoming and conversational. Granted I was the only patron in the cafe at the time, it still made me glad that I had gone in. It just feels nice going into an establishment and feeling like you've had a brief check-in with friends. I bought two personal cheesecakes, one River's Key Lime and one Choc Chip Westside. Because I was saving them to have later throughout the week in small bites, I had a taste of each and don't think I will be buying anyone else's cheesecake for awhile. These cheesecakes are outstanding. If they served coffee or tea, I would have a sit-down and enjoy a few bites of cheesecake on the premises. If my mind serves me correct, they have access to Wi-Fi, so there wouldn't be a need to rush. Out of respect to them, I wouldn't want to bring food into the establishment. In the meantime, I will certainly patron them when I want a dessert other than cake. Next time I go, I will check to see if they bake specialty cheesecakes for birthdays. read more

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Schweet F.

Hello, Gino. We appreciate you visiting our bakery. So happy that…

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Schweet delivered the most delicious cheesecakes for my mother's memorial service. Friendly people providing an incredible product at a very reasonable price. We can't recommend them highly enough! read more

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Jasmine C.

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Amazing cheese cake pop up at anthro so good and tasty the price is great too. Can't beat it' please please give this place a try. It's all natural organic local Ingredients. Put a health to your sweet tooth:) Amazing amazing! The owners name is Chamille and she is the most humble genuine down to earth person I've met. I'm so glad i was able to meet her today:) read more

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Terrence W.

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This is a truly special place in the burgeoning Soul City Corridor. In addition to the excellent cheesecakes, they have a few savory options that one must try: chili and gumbo. read more

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Schweet F.

Thank you, Terrence. We appreciate you and your great company when…

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Mary T.

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My husband's favorite desserts are some of my least favorite. One in particular is cheesecake. I wanted to find a way to get him cheesecake for his birthday without committing to an entire cake and stumbled on Schweet. Schweet had amazing reviews and even better personal and cupcake sized cheesecake options. I ordered an assorted dozen cupcakes for pickup. The team working when I arrived was super nice and while I wasn't in the shop long, it was cute. More importantly, my husband loved the cheesecake as did everyone who tried it. I love supporting local businesses. Not only does Schweet have a great product, they have a great mission. Supporting this black owned business helps provide entrepreneurship workshops and speaking topics to underserved communities. read more

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Sunya A.

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The cheesecake was too crumbly for my personal preference. Had good taste. Not bad overall. read more

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I remember a while back on FB someone pozted about the Ndizi banana pudding cheezecake and I had to come to Schweet. I finally happen to be in the area and was excited to try it az well az the Turkey chili and chicken gumbo however they were sold out so dzzert it waz. To my surprize it waz not got good and I tried so hard but I couldn't finish it. Az you can see the bananas were old. The cheesecake part was good though. My next time when it's fresh. I would like to add the staff were very friendly and welcoming. read more

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Kate N.

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This unassuming little shop has the best cheesecakes! Everything I've tried from this shop is delicious - I especially recommend the Key Lime pie cheesecake. Their soups are also great! read more

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Schweet F.

Hello, Kate. Bless your heart! So good to hear from you and receive…

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Jonathan R.

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Ordered a cheesecake for valentine's and needless to say, me and my gf really enjoyed this cheesecake. For me, it was the best cheesecake I've ever had. I can wait to try the other flavors they offer here! read more

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This was the BEST cheesecake my family has ever had. Which says a lot, my parents are dessert snobs and they loved it...Cheesecake is my husband's favorite dessert it was his 40th birthday last weekend so naturally I placed an order to try something new, I saw the raving reviews and thought we'd give it a try. (Usually we order our cheesecake from Brooklyn.) Schweet's cheesecake blew the Brooklyn cheesecake out of the water. Ordering and payment was conveniently taken online. I was notified when my cheesecake was ready and I had a handsome and kind gentleman bring the cheesecake out to my car with little to no wait time. Couldn't have had a better experience. I'm only disappointed that my family and I do not live closer, either way we'll definitely be ordering again!! read more

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Julia X.

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Had some of the mid-size and small cheesecakes at a work event and they were overall pretty good. My favorites were the ones that had fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream as a topping. Although the base cheesecake is solid and I loved getting a small hint of NY-style fresh lemon juice from some of them, I was a bit disappointed that the base for all the ones we ordered seemed to be the exact same. And not that I'm an amazing chef or anything, but the cheesecake itself also didn't seem that far off from homemade, albeit slightly sweeter and maybe nicer looking. I guess that could be seen as a perk as well. The crust on all of them was also the same, and I wish it had been a teeny bit more salt or something to cut the sweetness. read more

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Mercedez L.

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When I think of cheesecake, I think of Schweets. It has the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that the strawberry cheesecake is topped with fresh strawberries versus the artificial syrup. I took my FIL there and if Schweets ever opens out of state shipping options, he would be the number one customer. Honestly, this is the only place to buy cheesecake in Chicago. read more

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Irma L.

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I called on a whim after seeing they had great reviews for their cheesecake. I love supporting small businesses, especially those owned by WOMEN and MINORITIES. Well they did not disappoint. I asked for same day delivery and was lucky that there was delivery available. It was my husband's birthday and he was at work - he's a firefighter. The owner kindly agreed to make the delivery. And when she arrived with the cakes she WAITED patiently for them to return from a run. The firemen and paramedics LOVED the cheesecakes. I had no chance of getting a taste brought home. Delicious, fresh, beautiful cheesecakes obviously made with quality ingredients and pride. This is my new go to place for cheesecakes. It should be yours too! read more

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Money F.

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Very nice customer service and cute place!! Unfortunately, I was not a fan of the cheesecake. The cheesecake itself is not as creamy as I expected but the toppings are good. I would prefer flavored cheesecake to match the toppings (chocolate swirl cheesecake to match the chocolate chip topping) It's kind of too plain for me. I still encourage others to visit!! Support! Everyone's taste buds are different. read more

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Peter E.

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So I googled best cheesecake in Chicago. Among Eli, Cheesecake Factory, Magnolia and several others I found Schweet in an article. I love trying new places so I looked into the location and hours. Let me just say this place definitely has the best cheesecake I've had in Chicago. You have to schedule a pick up or delivery. But it's pretty simple and they respond immediately to inquiries. I purchased The Viola and The Avenue for my daughters 20th birthday. Everyone asked where I purchased the cake because it was their new favorite. The cakes taste fresh and homemade. Definitely a must if you're visiting or live within the city area. read more

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Dr. Yvette C.

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Professional and DELICIOUS. I got the mini ones to try and $5 is a steal for how good these are. OMG, even if you aren't a huge fan, these cheesecakes are really good. I grew up on Eli's cheesecake and these slap those in the face. Loved, loved, loved. read more

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Dione C.

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Amazing tasting cheesecakes. Customer service is top notch. I came from out of town to attend a family member's 50th birthday and decided that I would contribute by handling the dessert. I found Schweet online and stopped by to chat and see what they had to offer. With so much to choose from I decided on a dessert bar. I ordered a regular size cheesecake and 3 dozen mini cheesecakes in 4 different flavors. It was a big hit at the party. People at the party continue to ask where the dessert came from. I tell them Schweets and you cant go wrong.... I will return. read more

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Beth F.

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This was my second time ordering from here. I got a strawberry cheesecake and the banana pudding. My family LOVED it! There was not one single piece left. Will definitely be ordering for future family gatherings read more

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Simone W.

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I was on an Ubereats binge, and I came upon this gem. The cheesecake is soooooo darn good! I ordered two MooMoos, strawberry and graham/caramel flavor. The schweetness of the cheesecake itself is perfect. The smoothness is on point, not grainy. Very good vanilla flavor, and very fresh even when I ordered 20 minutes to closing time. I know where my next birthday cake is coming from. Cheers Schweet Cheesecake! read more

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Michelle K.

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I googled best cheesecake in Chicago and Schweets came up. My husband traveled 45 minutes and it was worth every effort to get this cheesecake!. The crust is homemade deliciousness. No weird seasonings, just fresh. The filling is perfect. Fluffy and not too heavy. Homemade whip cream and was decorated so beautifully with strawberries. The berries were ripe and gorgeous esp for March. You can tell love and craftsmanship went into this cake! Highly recommend. My family wants to try all the flavors! read more

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Shiwali V.

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schweet cheesecakes are based on 160 year old recipe and made perfectly by Chamille. For me food is a holistic experience, you need the right recipe, good ingredients, and a blessed heart to make food that your whole body enjoys. schweet food is my go to for holidays, hope it becomes yours too. And they provide delivery... read more

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Jacquie W.

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They have the best cheesecake I have ever eaten. And they delivered in a timely manner to my home. It is so nice to have a local place doing such a great job. read more

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All I have to say is simply amazing!! The best cheesecakes I've ever eaten!!! I ordered the 4 inch rounds and it's the perfect size!! read more

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Bonni M.

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Sweets baked with love and care! I got one with chocolate and coconut. They give their customers a free birthday cheesecake to keep them coming back. read more

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Nahae K.

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The best cheesecake ever. The staff were also so incredibly friendly! My friend and I drove over an hour to give this Black-owned business a try, and we would come back in a heartbeat. Reasonable prices as well! We ordered 4 different small boxes of cheesecake-- strawberry being our favorite! read more

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Delectable! Delicious! Scrumptious! You taste the "home made" immediately. These are by far, the best cheesecakes I've ever had. Visited for the fist time yesterday with a couple of friends. We each bought between 3 and 4 personal size rounds. I expected my 4 cakes to last 4 days. They're gone in 24 hours. Absolutely delicious. My favorites are the Pecan Pleasure, Banana Pudding and the Plain Jane. In addition to great cheesecakes, the service was exceptional. Very professional. Very pleasant. Already looking forward to my next visit. -Terry read more

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Amy M.

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I ordered cheesecakes for a relatives birthday and was told it arrived but my relatives never received it. I've left several messages and no response. I'm disgusted by this because it had good reviews and the woman seemed so nice in the phone. I want this store to make it right and they can't even bother to return my phone call or text. read more

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I don't live in Chicago but I did my research and picked Schweet's. Called to order a cheesecake to be delivered to my son for his birthday. The person who took my order was very nice and the cheesecake was delivered at the specified time. I got a text when my order was in route. I ordered the Avenue and a strawberry MooMoo. So delicious. Thank you! read more

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Scott G.

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Delicious cheesecake and lovely owners! We have picked up from the store as well as placed an order for delivery and both times experienced great customer service. Best cheesecake and a joy to support a small local business! read more

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Maria S.

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The cheesecake was delicious and the gluten-free option was a great surprise and welcomed since we had a gluten-free friend. Blueberries were fresh and plump and the cheesecake was not overly sweet or dense. Response and service was quick and easy. I would definitely order from Schweet again! read more

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Found Schweet by searching for best cheesecake in Chicago and they did not disappoint!! I didn't just want to get an Eli's or Cheesecake factory, but preferred to support a local bakery. The owners are super sweet, great customer service, got text reminders for my cheesecake order. Highly recommend not just for great cheesecake, but a great business. read more

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Sahana B.

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This cheesecake is not too heavy (as is a worry for many cheesecakes) and extremely tasty! With a thin biscuit base and cream layer on top, it was a real winner. Would highly recommend! read more

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Delicious cheesecake, friendly service, and fast delivery. My son loves the cheesecake. We got a strawberry and a key lime and they were both amazing read more

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The cheesecake delivered promptly exactly as requested. Yummy, creamy not cloyingly sweet. Outstanding. Our guests were very impressed. read more

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I wish I had ordered from Schweet sooner! Really fresh ingredients, delicious cake. It was even ready & delivered early. Highly recommend.

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It was the day after Thanksgiving and I had a strong craving for cheesecake. The usual spots were either closed or out of cheesecake so we made the trek to Schweet's to give them a whirl. The owners were absolutely lovely and it was some of the best cheesecake I've ever had. I'm looking forward to supporting this small business as long as I can. read more

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Cheesecake is one of those foods that can be easy to decipher - it's either really good, or terrible. Chamille & team not only provide the hospitality that any business should exude, but the food matches that energy. You KNOW when love is put into food; and because I taste that love, I will continue to purchase year-after-year. Incomparable. read more

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Maria S.

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This cheesecake is incredible! Perfect texture and flavor. Not to mention the service for ordering and delivery was top notch. Can't wait to order again. read more

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Prentyce R.

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Best cheesecake on this side of the Mississippi. Excellent customer service. Great prices. They will not disappoint.

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My husband and I contacted Chamille in December 2019 about providing cheesecakes for our 2/29/20 wedding. Right from the start, she was amazing to work with! She invited us in to the shop for a tasting, and from the minute we tasted those cheesecakes we were sold!! They are homemade from a family recipe, and you can taste the difference! Chamille was so open to our ideas and able to customize our order perfectly to provide the dessert we wanted for our wedding. Always very prompt to respond to my many follow-up emails, and worked together perfectly with our caterer to deliver the cheesecakes so we did not have to worry about a thing on our wedding day. Even more exciting to us is that we were able to support a local business for our wedding and Schweet uses a portion of it's profits to provide entrepreneurship courses to others in their neighborhood!! We will definitely be back for anniversary cheesecakes, birthday cheesecakes, holiday cheesecakes, and any other excuse we can find to eat cheesecake!! read more

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More info about Schweet Cheesecake

5248 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
Austin
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(312) 259-7015
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http://www.schweetfoods.com

Hours

What time does Schweet Cheesecake open?

Schweet Cheesecake opens at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Schweet Cheesecake opens at 11:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does Schweet Cheesecake close?

Schweet Cheesecake is closed on Monday and Sunday.Schweet Cheesecake closes at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Schweet Cheesecake closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday.

Mon, Sun ClosedTue-Fri 12:00 PM - 6:00 PMSat 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Schweet Cheesecake take Bitcoin?

No, Schweet Cheesecake does not take Bitcoin.

Does Schweet Cheesecake take credit cards?

Yes, Schweet Cheesecake takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Schweet Cheesecake have catering options?

Yes, Schweet Cheesecake does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Schweet Cheesecake allow dogs?

No, Schweet Cheesecake does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Schweet Cheesecake have bike parking?

Yes, Schweet Cheesecake has bike parking.

Does Schweet Cheesecake have parking?

Yes, Schweet Cheesecake has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Schweet Cheesecake wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Schweet Cheesecake is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

We're the Original Homemade Chicago cheesecake company! Undeniably homemade and Indisputably fresh. Pre-order for delivery to your Chicago location.

History

Established in 2016.

We're the Schweet company. Real people, not just a brand. We're natives of Chicago's Westside and we believe that community is important. In fact, community is the real currency of a business, which is why we keep things local and authentic for the people who buy from us. Our desserts are proudly inspired by our granny's homemade recipe. So, we want to eat homemade food and share it with the people we care about.

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Review Highlights - Schweet Cheesecake

“My husband and I contacted Chamille in December 2019 about providing cheesecakes for our 2/29/20 wedding.”

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Very nice sit down fancy treats Bakery and Boba Tea House in ChinaTown. It is a very busy place…read moreand once inside you'll understand why. Tastefully decorated and very clean lines. The menus are easy to follow they even offer a digital kiosk from Chow Bus to order. Friendly help took my order. The brown sugar boba milk tea, make sure you secure the top and flip it over to mix it together well, otherwise the flavor is lost. They gave us a sample of matcha ice cream and that was delicious I must say. Many wonderful treats I noticed and a busy place. Well done! You can find it inside the West Entrance. In front of Lao Szchesuan . Across from Chinatown's Walgreens on Cermak & Archer Avenue . Enjoy !

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4.4(438 reviews)

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One of my favorite dessert spots! No matter what season it is, their mangos are perfectly ripe. I…read morerecommend everything I've tried. It's always busy so sometimes I order it for take out if there's no tables available. Portions are big so it's perfect for sharing. - My go to is the mango pomelo sago- this does melt fast so be sure to eat in a timely manner - coconut mango pomelo sago - a creamier version if that's what you're looking for - mango smoothie, the freshest one I've had - triple ice cream delight sundae

Didn't take any photos cause I got my items to go while exploring Chinatown!…read more Easy to access via transit- whether train or water taxi! Upstairs and a cute little spot. Friendly workers but it can get so busy and packed! Solid mango desserts- I got the mango pancake and it hit the spot, solid choice.

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4.3(60 reviews)

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7.0 mi•Chinatown

Decided to spontaneously eat here on a friday night while walking past and did not regret it…read more The restaurant wasnt overly crowded or loud and, the service was great while the food was even better. The taiwanese style popcorn chicken and pork cutlet were super juicy and tender with nicely crisp breading. The sausage had a pleasant sweetness to it and was served with garlic chips, which added a nice touch. Finally, the broth of the Sichuan noodles was packing with flavor: sweet, tangy, spicy, umami - truly hit all the spots without being too numbing to your mouth, if thats one of your concerns Would definitely return to try the other menu items, especially their hot sizzling plates and their dessert/drink offerings

Valentine's Night in Chinatown is going to be a long wait for most places ... this was the 3rd or…read more4th place we went to and got only a 30 min wait (slight lullaby in patrons) vs the 90m to 2 hours from the Shabu Rotary and Sushi Plus across the street. Its a smaller place but has updated and cute design and vaguely anime vibe. The tables have little drawers with napkins and flatware like some Korean places do as a nice surprise... also the QR code menu on it. Food is Asian fusion and primarily Taiwanese I guess so it was different but familiar and I got a Hotpot to appease my disappointed shabu craving... pals like their dishes as well... drinks were pretty cute - especially the chocolate sugar bear. Good place to hit ii Chinatown next time youre down there.

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Ovaltine Condensed milk French toast

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R07. Japanese Style Curry & Garlic Udon With Mashed PotatoTempura Shrimp

Big Ying Yogurt

4.1(17 reviews)

7.0 mi•Chinatown

There is such amazing variety of dessert places in Chinatown, and especially in this particular…read morearea. I've tried quite a few and this one might be my top choice. Yes, I know, I said it - even above the boba tea spots. It's the best of fro-yo meets gelato meets boba tea meets kefir. It's prepared fresh daily, has a nice balance between being sweet and tart/sour, and has options for mix-ins too. Very clean spot on the upper level, helpful service to understand the options, and satisfying dessert.

We came to Big Ying seeking some sort of dessert after lunch. The yogurt smoothies my girls got…read moreand the yogurt ball I got hit the spot without being over indulgent. Service was quick and efficient. The store its self is cute and decorated in hundreds of post it notes from customers! We will be back!

7.1 mi•Chinatown, Near Southside

Everyone shares in the fun and drawing

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Counter at Big Ying

Autea Sweets & Eats

4.5(74 reviews)

I went here because I wanted to try their stinky tofu. This place was one of the few places in…read moreChicago that offer it. I ordered it for pick up. Pick up was super fast and easy. If you want to try stinky tofu be prepared for the smell. It does have a very strong, intense smell. For me, this is a one and done kind of snack. Next time, I will just stick with their boba tea or normal Smelling snacks.

One of my favorite places to go to get homework done. A lot of seatings. They serve food, dessert,…read moreand drinks. I can sit here for hours. They also have a parking lot but get ready to do a little off-roading. They always decorate for the holidays which is super cute.

7.1 mi•Chinatown, Near Southside

Osmanthus dessert

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TSAôCAA

3.9(266 reviews)

Had a gf in town and she was craving shaved ice. We normally go to gaijin in the city but had to…read morechange course as they were closed for their holiday hours. We had dinner in China town so we decided to give this place a try! We ordered through the kiosk and it was served quickly. It was great! The snow ice had a nice texture and they didn't skimp on any ingredients. Will be back!

Underwhelmed with the boba here, but I believe as a chain, their actual tea is decent…read more Unfortunately I wanted boba at night and wanted to avoid caffeine, so went with a simple fresh milk. At another location, outside of Chicago, I had tea that was solid but the boba was still mediocre. Not sure if it's the franchisees or the actual chain, but the toppings may not be freshly rotated. Double Purple Bubble Fresh Milk - ube lining, ube grounding, milk, and boba. Combo sounds pretty great, but felt like execution was off. Ube lining was decent and smooth, just took some effort to scrape. However I expected the ube at the bottom of the cup to be mashed similarly and it was not. Boba was chewy on the outside but ripped apart easily in the center, almost firm.

Double Mix - Strawberry mango shaved ice cream

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Guava yakult green tea w honey aloe

Te’amo Boba Bar

4.5(269 reviews)

6.9 mi•Chinatown

Are you guys ready for this review??…read more So my partner decided we are going to china town for lunch with his mom and sister. Family day in the city, DURING A SNOWSTORM!! We arrive, place is closed, will open in 10 mins. Perfect, we go to a near by shop and I spot some demon hunter Stanley cups!! I get them of course! We head to lunch, everything is great! As we are heading out, my partners sister spots Te'amo! I ask if she's ever had mochi donuts. She hasn't, so of course we must stop in because everyone needs to try them at least once!!! We order at the kiask and patiently wait for our order. We get our order and leave....leaving the bag with the Stanley's behind!!! We don't realize this until we are home (45 mins away)! I immediately call, no answer, call again, no answer. I decide to DM their instagram page and guess what??? THEY HAD THE CUPS!!! Here I was thinking $150 in cups were gone. But they had them!!! A miracle!! 10/10 stars!! Anyway! I highly recommend the brûlée ube milk tea and the ube mochi donuts!!

We stopped in whilst visiting Chinatown. We have one in our town and like to visit it on occasion…read more We ordered 5 drinks on the kiosk and found a place to sit in the back corner. Our order was ready pretty quick and everyone seemed happy with their drinks. The drinks are so pretty! Te'amo is pretty small and the night we went it was really messy.