I really really want to give this a higher rating, because I have such a sweet tooth, and will go to extreme lengths to satisfy it, including walking over a mile from my hotel and waiting in a 45+ min line, which is exactly what I did to finally experience this spot!

I have been to Chicago several times now and wanting to come here but every time, it's been so busy, lines 2-3 blocks or longer. But I committed to crossing this off the list on this trip and walked over on a Friday around lunch time (I definitely should have gone off peak but it just didn't work out with my schedule- I can only imagine the wait on a weekend though...)

I'm glad it wasn't super cold out and that I had a book to entertain myself while I waited! Honestly, the line did move a lot faster than expected, so I was probably outside for 40ish mins and then inside another 10-15 before placing my order.

I knew I probably wouldn't be back again any time soon, so I went with a nutella overload- crepe with banana/strawaberry slices, nutella whipped cream, nutella gelato and an espresso nutella shot (with a nutella biscuit). After palcing my order, I was given a table marker and found a small two-top where I waited maybe 10 miins or so for my plate to come out.

Like I said, I am a sucker for sweets, and I did enjoy my dish- the espresso shot washed it down nicely. But value wise (both time and money), I would say it wasn't worth it. I very happy I can cross it off the list, but I'm not sure I would ever wait nearly an hour again for a very overpriced dessert/snack. I think the other thing that was a bit missing for me was just the lack of personal touch/interaction here - it is, and feels, very gimmicky, but I thin that can still be done in a hospitable, more personalizing or welcoming way!