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    Sweet Home Gelato

    3.9 (31 reviews)
    ModerateGelato, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Sho R.

    I was walking around the riverwalk, and wanted to have a coffee. So stopped by this place. They only had la colombe coffee can. But that was a good strong coffee. I also went for a 2 scoop gelato. Nutella was my favorite flavor. Pineapple was my other flavor. That was good as well.

    Zoe S.

    I was glad to see a gelato spot on the riverwalk. We got chocolate and coffee flavors. Chocolate was great and coffee didn't have much coffee flavor unfortunately

    Pineapple and peach
    Grace L.

    This gelato place is located conveniently on the riverfront and has some outdoor seating that is relatively empty. The flavors taste realistically like fruit, but the texture is super strange. It's super airy and doesn't really taste like gelato at all. We got the Pineapple and Peach. The flavor was good but really didn't vibe with the texture. It's $7 for two scoops, and they smash both scoops into half of a cup flat. Doesn't look like a lot, but is enough to share between two people. The flavors themselves are pretty limited though, it's like either fruit or basic chocolate/mint. Also doesn't serve any tap water - they said they're not allowed to, which is super strange.

    Strawberry & Birthday cake Gelato with M&M topping
    Bernice F.

    Very delicious Gelato and the Riverwalk is such a fun place to be. I only wish they had a seating area open in front the day I was there but there are many other spaces to sit available along the river. Prices are high but not exorbitant given the location. Will def be back!

    Blackberry & Mango Gelato
    Florence G.

    Strategically placed outside a splash pad where my children were playing and it was a hot day, so couldn't resist the temptation. But Sweet Home Gelato also delivered the goods. Awesome gelato that was creamy and refreshing flavors. My blackberry and mango were fabulous.

    Gelato on the River Walk on a hot Chicago summer day.
    Melrose G.

    It's overpriced gelato. For the price I expect better, larger amounts, or at least more or unique flavor options. This was from last summer. While it's wonderful to have this option right on the River Walk and makes it more attractive to tourists strolling by and exploring the city, it is too expensive.

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    Beverly R.

    Strolling around the river walk, came upon this hidden little desert bar. My friends and I got just what we were looking to satisfy aft our sweet tooth.

    Large gelato & root beer
    Lei G.

    Walking along Riverwalk & stopped for something sweet. Had chocolate and cookies & cream gelato with side of root beer. It was tasty stop on a warm day along the river in Chicago. Must be a new place since they had zero reviews.

    Half salted caramel and half s'more
    Michelle S.

    As my girlfriends and I were kayaking, we could smell the sweet aroma of the gelato on the river! On our way back towards Michigan Avenue, we decided to stop and grab gelato. When we were arriving to the stand, the line in front seemed pretty long, but is fast moving! The small is a pretty reasonable size and if you get a large you can try two different flavors, which is exactly what I did! I ended up ordering the salted caramel and s'more, and both were phenomenal! I happened to come across this place by chance and will definitely be returning! Cashier and server were very sweet!

    A pedal pub version of boats picks up right in front of the gelato shop!
    Maria H.

    Nice addition to the Riverwalk, especially the water fountain out front that kids love to splash in. It does rob space from the possible seating area, but maybe they put seats out when it's not so hot. Not going to lie, the prices here are really high for gelato, even for my touristy neighborhood. You can save more money by going to Eataly or Amorino, but then you're eating inside an air-conditioned building and not right beside the water. Didn't mind throwing in a couple of bucks for a tip since these young folks were working outside in brutally hot conditions with just a fan. Still, the flavors were very refreshing, not sticky or cloying. Had the strawberry and the mango. Both delicious. Perfect balance between milky and icy. They didn't have a huge selection of flavors--maybe one dozen flavors total--but what a lifesaver from the heat. Welcome to the Riverwalk, Sweet Home Gelato!

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    Tourist spot. Bought couple different gelato which tasted so so. Good location to grab something sweet for kids along the River Walk tho.

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    Delicious gelato with a River front view. Small size is. Enough unless you want to share .

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    Got the hot honey oat latte. This latte was amazing. Super nutty with a nice foam on top, and the…read moreflavor was really balanced. Not too sweet with the perfect amount of bitterness. The space is cute but on the smaller side, so not ideal for long stays. Service was great though, the server was smiling and really welcoming. They're known for their Italian-style coffee blending, using beans from different regions around the world to create a more balanced and complex flavor, which you can definitely taste in the drink.

    Caffe Umbria was exactly what I needed that morning. It was cold, wet and I wanted something hot,…read moresimple as that. Small and cozy spot. The kind of place where you slow down without trying. The staff was genuinely nice too. Asked how my day was and even recommended couple of pastries. I ordered a hot chocolate with an almond blueberry financier. The hot chocolate was honestly perfect. Rich but not heavy. You get that dark chocolate hit first, then it smooths out. Creamy. Warm in the right way. The financier was great. Nutty from the almonds, little bursts of blueberry, soft but not mushy. I dipped it into the hot chocolate (had to), and yeah... even better. No regrets there. It's a small place, but if you get there early, you might grab a seat with a really nice city view. Worth it. I'll definitely be back. Especially now that I know there's a solid hot chocolate spot right nearby.

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