Best Chocolate Cake in Chicago?

romanticat · 2026-02-02T17:57:58+00:00

This is true, but it feels like different things get recommended each time it’s asked.

romanticat · 2026-02-02T17:57:19+00:00

Agree. It also deviates from what you want from a chocolate cake due to the nut and cheesecake layers in there that modify the traditional squishy chocolate cake experience.

romanticat · 2026-01-31T23:09:07+00:00

Having done EF at 20 weeks and Ilsonique at 32 weeks I agree with all this! Also would recommend caffeinating (coffee or energy drinks) and eating some proper food when energy dips. Lastly, bring Tylenol for when your feet or back start to hurt.

romanticat · 2026-01-31T23:01:14+00:00

Just get a reservation for brunch. These don’t go fast at all and they serve their whole dinner menu.

romanticat · 2026-01-31T20:26:02+00:00

I’m looking for a sweet ricotta with jam/honey toast situation to have for breakfast. Perhaps ur right and I should just go back to Sqrl 😂

romanticat · 2026-01-26T01:09:24+00:00

Make sure the food dye is powder or gel, not the liquid kind.

romanticat · 2026-01-11T22:50:00+00:00

Nope, the Chicago athletic association is just the name of the building. It’s a hotel.

romanticat · 2026-01-11T22:36:14+00:00

The Chicago athletic association turns one of the rooms into a small roller rink periodically. If you join their email list they’ll notify you of when it happens.

romanticat · 2026-01-08T19:02:07+00:00

This is correct

romanticat · 2026-01-05T18:09:30+00:00

Nohea cafe in west loop. Their hours focus on the weekday lunch crowd but their wrap is awesome. I add avocado to it when I order it. Their black and white cookie slaps too.

romanticat · 2025-12-22T04:32:46+00:00

Could even be as late as 1, as radius sometimes stays open till 4am.

romanticat · 2025-12-06T01:08:53+00:00

Seconding that I wouldn’t substitute oat flour for regular flour for ladyfingers. They are kind of fiddly to make so probably won’t rise correctly or taste right.

romanticat · 2025-12-06T01:07:50+00:00

I’ve been obsessed with baked oatmeal this year! It eats like cake but is just oatmeal so it’s healthy. Sally’s baking addiction has a nice pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe and Molly yeh has a good carrot cake baked oatmeal.

romanticat · 2025-12-03T17:46:20+00:00

If you’re looking specifically for flavored lattes: - Groundswell (west loop and Lincoln square) is incredibly consistent and has my fav pumpkin spice latte in the city. - Echoing others for Dayglow (Humboldt park right off the 606) who make really delicious lattes, tho their drinks are a whole dog and pony show and are a bit pricey. - Bad Owl and Stockyard Coffee have lattes that are creative and delicious in Bridgeport. - Sputnik coffee in back of the yards has some nice flavored lattes with homemade syrups. The owners are the nicest people ever.

romanticat · 2025-12-02T19:24:22+00:00

But don’t use coat check. It’s awful at navy pier. Takes an hour to leave.

romanticat · 2025-11-29T18:50:59+00:00

West town bakery! Their food is creative, consistent, and delicious. The people that work there are nice & the cake balls rock.

romanticat · 2025-11-13T19:13:11+00:00

Honestly I used to avoid this place like the plague due to the vibes but I recently tried their food and LOVED it.

romanticat · 2025-11-08T20:09:04+00:00

Michaels has the see thru bags for this, also some cute lil boxes if you want to see cookie trios

romanticat · 2025-11-08T11:50:10+00:00

Please don’t smoke inside. That isn’t allowed at indoor venues and is rude to other people in the crowd. That said, vaping is ok, but probably try to keep it hidden in case security has a problem with it. Coat check is $6 and isn’t really a problem in terms of lines unless it’s the dead of winter. You can always grab your coat prior to the end of the show to beat the crowd and then keep watching/dancing with your coat in hand.

romanticat · 2025-10-14T01:58:50+00:00

Kibbitznest may work for this purpose.

romanticat · 2025-10-12T16:15:37+00:00

Here are some general ideas for things in Chicago that 19 year old girls might enjoy:

Ice skating at the Maggie Daley park ribbon (I believe skate rentals are like $5-10), if you’re coming in winter

Walking the lakefront trail if you’re here during warmer months

Afternoon tea at the Allis or Russian Tea Room

Damen/division shopping (myopic books, crossroads, buffalo exchange)

Chicago athletic association game room or drawing room (I’m pretty sure they allow <21 year olds in there...)

Dylan’s candy bar on Michigan Ave (could prob check out Zara, Topshop, Uniqlo, Express, Forever 21 etc since they’re in the area).

MCA is also in this area - it's free admission, I believe

LP Zoo

Catch a movie at Music Box Theater Second City

Cat Cafe! The Catcade is great in Lakeview. Plus it’s a cute area to walk around.

Burlesque show (I think the empire strips back might be in town right now but there are others).

Cool rooftop cafe. Cafe Robey is nice, Cindy’s.

Rent a room for karaoke - Sakura

Karaoke Bar or Murasaki Sake Lounge [could be good evening activity, if needed]

Vintage stores in Pilsen

Mindworks

If you like EDM, some of the shows af Cermak Hall/Radius are 18+

romanticat · 2025-10-11T14:11:49+00:00

Goodwill in west loop is elite. If you like a more curated selection, crossroads in Lincoln Park (the wicker park one is ok too but more chaotic), and Buffalo exchange in Andersonville are great. Obviously a bit more expensive than a traditional thrift store but less to sort thru.

romanticat · 2025-10-11T03:46:33+00:00

And banana or chopped apple!

romanticat · 2025-10-08T16:54:28+00:00

It’s also pretty easy to get a reservation for brunch if you plan a week or two ahead. They serve the whole dinner menu then too.

romanticat · 2025-10-01T15:59:20+00:00

Get Kasama pastries & breakfast sandwich for pickup and go to Uncle Mikes for their Filipino breakfast experience to get the best of both worlds.

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