Cafe Gelateria Lily
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 2814 1/2 N. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-880-9290
This quiet cafe offers you a taste of Italy with 18 flavors of gelato to choose from. Flavors range from pistachio to fruits of the forest to the chocolate standby. Multiple flavors of sorbet are offered in addition to the milk-based gelato treats. Free WiFi is available to customers who want to sit and relax with a coffee and almond croissant and listen to the soft European music that plays to give the cafe a European feel. Other popular bakery items include the ham and cheese croissant and the turkey and Swiss croissant. For those on the run, the shop offers gelato to go in pints starting at $6.75. But those stopping by for a taste treat will see a regular size gelato (3.5 ounces) go for $2.75, or the next size up (5.5 ounces) for $3.95.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted and Diversey
- Parking:
- Street. Street parking possible: metered street parking
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Brown Line
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
- Restaurant Style:
- Bakery and Cafe
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Gelato, pastries and coffee to go
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. European cafe
- Facilities:
- Wifi. Free
- Specialties:
- Pasticcio gelato and almond croissants
- Payment Methods:
- Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- 15 seats inside
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By rocky from Chicago, IL, August 15, 2007
I love Cafe Gelateria Lily! The tiramisu, the hazelnut and the pistachio gelato are my favorites. The service is always very friendly and If you as...
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By Lucy from Chicago, IL, August 12, 2007
My husband and I recently discovered Cafe Gelateria Lily and we love it! The gelato is amazing and the service is excellent. So much so that we are...
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