Chikalicious Dessert Bar

One of the most unique desert experiences NYC has to offer. Unique doesn’t alway mean good but in this case it means amazing. The deserts always hit and give my taste buds a completely new experience that we always love. Highly recommend the tasting menu it always hits no matter what their current deserts are. Also the nicest people work here and they prepare everything right in front of you. It’s is a little small and cozy inside but it doesn’t even bother us. All around fantastic worth the trip every time!

For an amazing dessert spot to satisfy your sweet tooth, this is the spot. These desserts are amazing and well thought out with tons of unique flavors and textures. I have been coming here for awhile and I am never disappointed in what I get. Make sure to get a personal tea pot to elevate the experience. Staff were super friendly and bathroom was clean. Cozy spot so max 4 ppl for optimal experience. Reservations encouraged by not required.

Wow, as a diabetic this was a real sweet but fun treat! Trying Omasake for the first time with desserts was definitely a tasty experience I enjoyed very much! All their options were amazing, and the tasting is new, so make sure you try it out yourself! I loved their homemade tea, too. It definitely was a fun solo time I'd definitely return. Make sure you check out the video of my experience on IG @JadaExploresAll

Chikalicious dessert bar remains my ultimate go-to for desserts! While I find it a tad pricey and stick to ordering the same dish every visit (fromage blanc), I still thoroughly enjoy the experience. The atmosphere is lovely, the staff are friendly, and the desserts are both beautiful and delicious. It's the perfect spot to hang out with a few friends. Also, I was pleasantly surprised when they secretly took a picture of my friends and me, and printed it on a freshly baked cookie. Adorable touch!

An extremely pleasant dessert omakase experience! Ordered the new product tiramisu mochi and was immediately impressed! The texture was cloud-like, yielded to your teeth easily. The coffee flavor and the creamy flavor blended so well together. I would recommend order one for each because you will hate to share! The oui quenelle set was thoughtfully designed. It started out with light, refreshing fruity flavors, then rich and buttery chocolate ones. You get diverse textures too: crispy, crumbly, crunchy, jiggly, fluffy… The presentation was beautiful. It truly pleased your eyes, nose and mouth at the same time.

It’s my first time trying a dessert omakase and the experience was amazing. The first course features three flavor of quenelle and second course features two flavor of chocolate quenelle. I sat at the bar and the chef prepared the dessert in front of you. I get to see all the action and it was great. I also tried their most popular Fromage Blanc Island “Cheese Cake” and tiramisu mochi. Each piece is very delicious and exquisite. I paired the dessert with oolong tea.

Come with me to nyc’s FIRST ever dessert omakase experience! This spot has been open since 2003 and is serving the most delicious pastries in a carefully crafted omakase experience. For $26 you’re given 5 mini desserts that each have their own unique flavor profile. The desserts come in 2 courses. What we ordered: -fromage blanc cheesecake -fresh mint ice cream, double chocolate pudding, double chocolate sable -roasted banana ice cream, cacao nib chantility, chocolate choux puff -white chocolate mouse, kiwi lavender tartare, crispy kataifi -blood orange sorbet, coconut cream, chai tea agar agar -Kirsch diplomat cream, strawberry, brown sugar biscuit The talented pasty chefs take you on a culinary journey and you can even add in a wine pairing. My favorite was the fresh mint ice cream made with real mint leaves. The space is intimate and seating is limited, so hurry and check this spot out! Follow me for more! @angies_foodie_adventures

We enjoyed wonderful Japanese dessert Omakase here🥰 only $26 per person‼️Plus, a surprise souvenir cookie 😱 ✨Fromage Blanc Island "Cheese Cake" Light and delicate~ Made with French soft white cheese—Fromage Blanc💕 Refreshing, not greasy, with a soft and silky texture, it almost melts in the mouth immediately🤤 Like a cloud, it brings a fresh and comfortable feeling~~~ It's a signature dessert💓Highly recommended👍 ✨Kiwi-Lavender Tartare with White Chocolate Mousse on Crispy Kataifi and Grapefruit Sorbet full of creativity👍 Rich in layers💕 The sweet and sour kiwi mixed with the slightly floral lavender is both refreshing and profound~ The white chocolate mousse is silky smooth~ Sweet without being cloying👍 The grapefruit sorbet brings a refreshing finish, adding a bit of a surprising taste stimulation~ A perfect blend of sweet, sour, and fragrance🤤 ✨Earl-Grey Tea Panna Cotta with Meyer-Lemon Sorbet and Frosted Pistachio 💕Fragrant, sweet and sour~ Exquisite👍 The Earl-Grey tea panna cotta has a smooth and delicate texture with a rich tea flavor~ The Meyer-Lemon sorbet is refreshingly sweet and sour~ Adding vibrancy and vitality to the taste~ Frosted pistachios bring a light salty fragrance~ I absolutely love the perfect combination of this dessert‼️ 🤤A must-order👍 Omakase is paired with tea and daily mini sweet bites. An additional 💰13pp for wine pairing. In the end, the staff suddenly brought out a souvenir cookie 😱‼️ We screamed in surprise~ Completely unaware of it！Hahaha 💯 Perfect for dates and afternoon tea with the besties‼️🥰👍👍

Fantastic service here! Everyone was so nice and gave us a lot of information regarding the courses we had as well as their processes. We were impressed with the dessert options, particularly their raspberry sorbet. I got the kiwi-blueberry plated dessert and it was amazing - the flavors blended well together and I loved the texture of the crispy kataifi. The space is relatively big with not only bar seating but also tables to the side. We made reservations and I'd highly recommend this on the weekends since it was pretty filled when we arrived.

A unique East Village spot serving up a 'dessert omakase' -- stopped in on a weeknight with a friend and this was a fun activity. They essentially serve 5 different ice creams in two courses, each with lots of fun flavor combinations. The desserts are light and can either be eaten in one big bite or with your spoon. I loved the Coconut-Mango (1st Course) and Cinnamon Milk (2nd Course) the most, but all of them were baseline yummy. It's a little on the expensive side for what it is but definitely worth doing once.

Went here ages ago but forgot to write a review and as their secondary dessert bar is closing/being replaced by Otsunami soon, I figured I should write a review. As I didn't have time for a meal, I got a creme brulee doughYAKI which their fun fancy take on a donut. Donut was small and pricey but very good quality; soft with a slight chew with a good creme brulee flavor. As it's Japanese style, it wasn't overly sweet which is a good thing and it made a good little snack.

We really enjoyed our deserts. It's all very light and not too sweet. Our favorite is the early grey penna cotta with lemon ice cream. We went at 7 pm on a Saturday night and no wait. It's a bit expensive deserts but definitely a unique experience.

Honestly, I probably would've given this place a 2 stars because of how expensive it is. Came on a weekday evening and they had an omakase menu. Choice of a $21 or $25 omakase. The $21 omakase gave us 5 bite sized pieces of quenelle on top of something. The $25 option basically replaced 3 of those bite sized pieces of quenelle with a fromage blanc island cheesecake. Honestly, it wasn't worth it. Out of my 35 years of life, this is probably the most expensive dessert I've ever had and it was not even that special or good. Nothing particularly stood out to me. The cheesecake was also so-so. Tasted like milk with a hint of cheese. I do not recommend the current omakase menu that they're serving. I really wished my whole group would've walked back out that door when we saw the menu. Place is quite small with some bar seating and some tables. Taste was 3 stars but the price dragged it down to 2 stars.

An extremely pleasant dessert omakase experience! Ordered the new product tiramisu mochi and was immediately impressed! The texture was cloud-like, yielded to your teeth easily. The coffee flavor and the creamy flavor blended so well together. I would recommend order one for each because you will hate to share! The oui quenelle set was thoughtfully designed. It started out with light, refreshing fruity flavors, then rich and buttery chocolate ones. You get diverse textures too: crispy, crumbly, crunchy, jiggly, fluffy... The presentation was beautiful. It truly pleased your eyes, nose and mouth at the same time.

Upon our arrival, we were greeted by a charming ritual of ringing a bell before being ushered to the bar seating. The omakase dessert menu, priced at $29 per person, promised an intriguing experience. Our culinary journey began with a delightful pineapple sorbet, layered over a creamy, yogurt-like base, and topped with roasted coconut flakes. This dish was an absolute standout, inspiring me to try replicating the pineapple sorbet at home. I'd happily rate it an 11/10 for its refreshing and well-balanced flavors. We then ventured into the heart of the menu with two main desserts. The first, a pound cake accompanied by cream and ice cream, unfortunately, didn't quite meet my palate's expectations, leaving me a bit puzzled with its combination. I'd reluctantly score it a 1/10. The second dessert, a renowned fomage cheesecake, boasted a texture somewhere between a soufflé and foam, with just a hint of sweetness. However, the texture and flavor profile were not to my liking, earning another 1/10. Additionally, we sampled some small cookies which, while passable, were rather unremarkable--another 1/10. The accompanying tea was decent, contributing to a total expenditure of around $80, including tips. One of the highlights of our visit was the opportunity to watch the desserts being artfully prepared right before our eyes, though the seating could have been more comfortable. While the experience had its highs and lows, I remain undecided about returning. Perhaps the allure of that exceptional pineapple sorbet will draw me back in the future.

ChikaLicious has been on my radar for a while but I've never had a chance to check it out. I finally took an opportunity to visit as part of my birthday celebration weekend in February. I stopped by on a Saturday evening around 8pm. They do not accept reservations, you can simply walk in and state your party size. It is a small space though, so it wouldn't hurt to call ahead if your party is big. I came by myself and got seated immediately. Overall seating was almost at capacity at the time however; it seems customers come and go within a fair amount of time. Aside from space, ChikaLicious is set within a cozy, intimate space with calm lighting. I have previous experiences with dessert bars, so this was an opportunity for me to try a new place and experience some delicious treats. Diners can enjoy their desserts at the counter where you can see your dish being made, or have a seat at the cozy seating behind the counter. Once seated, I was offered a menu to review. I decided to partake in the 3-course tasting, which is $26. The tasting includes a mini palate cleanser, a plated dessert of your choice, and petit fours. It seems some of the menu items change often, so although you may be really interested in what I review here, it may not be available on the day you visit. Nonetheless, it would still be worth visiting (and I'll tell you why :-) ). In addition to the 3-course tasting, there are some a la carte items for take-out. Drinks (with the exception of water) are not included but available for purchase. The menu seems to be a fusion of American, European, and Asian influenced desserts with good presentation and infusion of flavors. For my first course (amuse Bouche), I was offered kiwi marinated in lavender with a side of coconut crème. For me, lavender is such an underrated floral spice and somewhat unconventional from what I'm used to, BUT I get excited to try it because if it's used the right way, it can be so delicious. THIS dish was nothing short of delicious! The kiwi was chopped almost like shaved ice, so the texture blended nicely with the crème. In addition, the taste was refreshing and having it paired with the crème gave it such a light and delicate flavor that made me want more. Next up, I opted for the Fromage Blanc Island cheesecake, which is their signature dessert. The presentation is impressive and synonymous with its name. Ultimately, it was not as great as I had anticipated based on what I have read. The dish is not an actual cheesecake. It is composed of fromage blanc (a type of cheese) and topped with a soupy crème. The dessert bowl is then presented on a bed of shaved iced, essentially giving you the feel or visual of a dessert on an island. The texture is very soft and creamy. There is also a subtle sweetness but overall it was bland in my opinion. Almost like a mild cheese in a pool of milk. It was nice to try but I would not order it again in the future. To round out my meal, I was offered petit fours consisting of 3 bite sized treats. I'm not exactly sure what they were but 1 tasted like a milk chocolate drop and another tasted like a marshmallow dusted in coconut. All very good. Some of the other offerings on the menu seemed really impressive and I wish I could've tried maybe 2 additional ones but I don't think I could've eaten that much. In particular, there was black truffle ice cream on cognac crème brulee. I sat and watched them create it and the presentation was very nice, folks also seemed to enjoy it. There was another dish that included a butternut squash soup - this seemed innovative and unconventional for what I would think of when I hear "dessert bar". In terms of service, staff were kind and welcoming. I had no issues and they allowed me time to enjoy each course with ease. Chika, the owner, was also present and so sweet! She greeted me and spoke a little about her menu. Overall it was a good experience and I will definitely return. I would also recommend ChikaLicious to others. It's an ideal and unique experience for a date. It's also a nice space to connect with a small group of friends or go solo, like I did.

Ten stars if I could. This dessert spot is unlike any other I've been to. The menu is indeed imaginative and unique. From the hospitable service and elegant plating, this spot is the ultimate tea party like experience. The gorgeous tea cups and matching saucers, the fancy dessert plates, and the desserts themselves are something to see and taste! They have quite the foot traffic so be sure to get there when you can. I got lucky and a large group just left when I arrived. Was seated after they cleaned up the tables and I even had a choice of table or counter. Note: sitting at the counter is more fun if you want to watch the action. Chika was so sweet and allowed me to take a picture of her. Don, her husband and head Host, was just the nicest when seating us and taking our orders. Thursday thru Sunday is the tasting menu so if you're looking to do a three course Dessert tasting, this is the place to be. If you prefer cake by the slice, Chika and her lovely team serves the cake pop up on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There's a pre-selected list of mille crepe cakes offered. I even reserved it to ensure it wouldn't be sold out. The three course tasting we had: First - Amuse Bouche: Coconut Sorbet with avocado and mango (OMG, the flavors surprisingly all worked. I savored every bite. Coconut was so refreshing). Second - My dessert main was the Almond Cake with Kirsh-Cherry brandy ice cream with cherries served two ways (sliced vs whole). I love cherries in moderation so this was a lovely dessert. Totally loved each component separately and together. The crisp cookie on top was a plus. Third - Petit fours: ginger shortbread with chocolate mousse dollop, shaved coconut square marshmallow, shortbread cookie with a dollop of cream. Each was so simple but elegant and delicious. The mousse dollop was rich but not over powering in taste vs the cookie. (My friend chose the Yogurt Panna Cotta with watermelon sorbet. The watermelon was one of the best I've had. And the yogurt Panna Cotta was not overly rich or sweet). What I loved best about this experience, the desserts are not overly sweet. It satisfies the sweet tooth without feeling overwhelmingly heavy. The sweetness level was perfect. Not overstated. And one super surprise bonus, courtesy of Chika and her team, they presented my friend and I with a black sesame cookie, with our photo on it! I was wondering why they asked us for a photo. (No, not cuz I was Yelp-ing...LoL). Our experience was memorable and we'll totally return for another taste. I have my eye on the Honeydew Melon Parfait in Jasmine Soup. Took a photo to remind me! Our face cookie icing with edible ink. Sesame shortbread cookie.

Heard about this place 20 years ago and FINALLY tried it. Such a special dessert omakase bar. Five desserts for $21. Everything was unique and delicious and you don't feel too glutinous afterwards because they are just the right size and light delicacies. Highly recommend. Great service and in a calm atmosphere.

The cream puffs tasted delicious but thought they were pretty small for the price. Plenty of other dessert places in the city.

We shared the 3 cakes 3 sorbets and enjoyed trying the selection. The seasonal grape cake was my favorite and the mille crepe and strawberry cake were good too. The sorbets pair well! The portions are on the smaller side but I definitely think it was worth the try! Great service as well!

Was seriously less than impressed by this place... So if you dine in your only option is to get the $25 dessert tasting menu, which comes with an amuse bouche , a dessert, and then the petit four tray. You do have the option of sharing with someone but that cost $12. The night I went in the first course was a quarter scoop of lemongrass ice cream in some kind of star anise jelly - while I wouldn't say it was bad, I definitely would not run to get it again. For the main dessert I got the classic cheesecake item and it basically tastes like a ball of super light and fluffy cream cheese that is sitting in cold cream. It was really nothing to write home about and I was pretty disappointed with the portion size as well. The last course was a plate of petit fours and they tasted quite stale and were really super tiny considering you don't have to add tax and tip, this ended up being quite expensive for barely any food. Personally, I would not recommend, nor would I go back.

Great spot to walk by after dinner to see if the have any openings available. It was a short and sweet experience. Love the surprise biscuit with a photo of me and my wife on it.

Dessert but omakase style is how I would describe this cool experience. I understand it is more in the expensive side, but one thing about Chika's desserts is to appreciate the technique and attention to detail that she puts into her dishes. I got the 25$ per person meal which comes with 3 desserts, the first two being fixed and you get to choose which dessert you want as the second. The first dessert was a soft serve scoop that was served on top of a fruit preserve. It was very rich and I could taste a hint of wine pairing with the preserve. The second I got the fromage island. It was very creamy and not like your average cheesecake (not too overpowering) and I think was a good transition into the third dessert. The third dessert was a marshmellow, short bread cookie, and chocolate cookie. The chocolate one was packed with flavor. Overall, I would come again to appreciate Chika's hard work. I recently watched The Menu and what was repeating in my head was "do not eat - taste, savor, relish". Though I did not have a similar ending like the movie did thankfully lol.

They call themselves a "Dessert Bar" for what it's worth it, they do offer about 10 kind of desserts from their main menu, but only if you dine in. The space is very small an seating is limited. If you decide to dine in, your only option is to get the tasting menu $25PP, everything else in the menu is not allowed to be eaten inside, just for take-out. The pre-fixed menu basically consists on your choice of main dessert and two other samples of chef selection, so I would not recommend for a person with food restrictions because I'm not sure they could accommodate you. Presentation was good and service attentive, however I don't think I'll be visiting again as I didn't find the food spectacular, just a different very expensive experience. We were 3 people, and ordered a cookie to-go, 2 tasting menus, and two teas, and paid $100 including tip. So definitely expensive. We had for mains the rainbow dessert, and their "cheesecake" the rainbow was just ok. I only tried the one I ordered (rainbow) because "sharing" has a $12 fee per person as if their prices weren't already high enough.

Chikalicious dessert bar remains my ultimate go-to for desserts! While I find it a tad pricey and stick to ordering the same dish every visit (fromage blanc), I still thoroughly enjoy the experience. The atmosphere is lovely, the staff are friendly, and the desserts are both beautiful and delicious. It's the perfect spot to hang out with a few friends. Also, I was pleasantly surprised when they secretly took a picture of my friends and me, and printed it on a freshly baked cookie. Adorable touch!

Classy, beautiful, small dessert bar that I fell in love with. I have bookmarked this for years, and finally last night ,I got the honor of going to. Please make reservations as it is very small and gets packed on the weekend. The dessert was out of this world. If it's your first time please do the tasting menu. The tasting menu includes amuse dessert, main , and petite fours. I had the suggested dessert wine and it was perfect. Everything I tried was magnificent.Please try this place and thank me later.

Best dessert Bar in city last day July 26 been going there since they opened 25 years ago change menu all the time

Chika has been doing dessert wonders for many years here and I'm so excited to keep coming back for their new menu. I am a long time fan of their fromage blanc cheesecake because of how light and airy it is. All of the desserts here are meticulously made with a lot of love and care along with the lighthearted personality of Chika herself! I love all the desserts I got in the past along with the ones I tried this time: yogurt panna cotta, the almond flour cake and the warm chocolate tart. The yogurt panna cotta was super light with a light fruit taste, the almond cake had some jelly on the side and a paste that tasted really good with it. It is also very pretty. The warm chocolate tart was rich in chocolate but not too sweet and paired very well with the cream that came with it. Most of these desserts are going to mainly be crafted for people with a light taste bud so if you enjoy sweets that aren't too sweet, and also not too heavy on the flavors, this is the place for you. I don't recommend anyone with a basic American taste to be coming here as you won't be getting a basic apple pie.

Loved all the desserts served by the chefs on the tasting menu, the service was great even though the place was tiny.

A nice dessert bar in the Lower East Side. The desserts were exquisite and flavorful, although there was a fifteen minute wait even though we made a reservation. Overall, a solid choice.

Three dessert course tasting menu. Something different that my two friends had yet to experience. These desserts are light, not too sweet, and not too big so even after having a huge steak dinner*, we were able to finish every little morsel. We each had our favorites: the sorbet, the strawberry parfait and the panna cotta really stood out. Unless you absolutely hate sweets, I would pass on the French omelet. It was indeed *very soft*, but was nothing out of the ordinary. The menu rotates frequently. You must commit to the $25 tasting menu if you dine-in, but can add on the to-go items while you're there. Reservations available at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, or they take walk-ins thereafter. We arrived on a Friday at 8pm and we got seated after a few minutes wait. The place is small and probably only fits about 20. This would be a unique, not to mention super cute, date spot. -------------- * I could tell my friends were distraught when we learned we couldn't order a la carte because we were so stuffed, but that distress went away quickly after their first bite of the amuse sorbet!

Desserts time! Highlights of the menu: 1. Banana pie cream puff This place is very renown for its desserts that I had a chance to try. And it's actually goood! The banana flavor in the soft cold cream with the lightly crunchy choux is a bomb!! The place offers seats for afternoon tea with a set menu of pastries and teas. This is a small cute store that suitable to hang on a chill day. I went to Chikalicious just for the sweet so I had it to go. Seating is complimentary with tea sets, otherwise there is a small charge for seating. This can be a little downturn as some guests want to sit down for pastries and drink not tea time. Tea sets in here is a little high priced, I would expect the good quality on the next time I visit the store.

Did the 3 course dessert menu. For the first course we were served an amuse with a white chocolate mousse and raspberry sorbet topped with a pistachio biscuit. For the second course I chose the caramel panna cotta with pineapple sorbet and my friend got the gooseberry on crispy kataifi with crème fraiche. And the last course was the petit fours. All the courses were delicious and you get to see them put it together right in front of you. Chika herself is there and she's very friendly. I truly enjoyed the desserts.

I absolutely adore this place. I've always had good experiences whenever I've been here, from dessert and drinks to service. The desserts look so cute, taste unique, and are not overly sweet (high compliment!). I also love the way Chika-san works!

This place had been bookmarked on my list to try for a long time, however, I never got around to it- that is until last weekend! I was in the area and my friend and I were looking for dessert after dinner. I saw ChikaLicious was close by, so we decided to check it out. I honestly hadn't looked into this place too much other than the fact that it has great reviews and the menu items looked interesting- so I had no idea what to expect. We were sort of looking to grab some dessert and leave but this- this is a whole dessert experience and so we stayed and enjoyed. It's amazing how Chicka herself and her staff work behind the dessert bar and prepare such an awesome experience. I watched them plate everyone's orders and it was so fun to see how it's done. The desserts were amazing. We tried the warm chocolate tart with pink peppercorn icecream and red wine sauce and the Fromage Blanc Island Cheesecake. We were also provided with another dish of coconut marshmallows with a black pepper shortbread cookie. The dessert was beyond amazing and I didn't know what to expect, so it made it even more interesting. The service as also amazing- everyone was very friendly! The flavors of their dishes are not particularly something I'd reach for everyday (because they are very particular and unique) but it did provide a nice variety to my palette and opened my dessert horizons. I would highly recommend! I know I'll be back for sure!

After having this place bookmarked for so long, I was expecting a fantastic experience but the desserts were so mediocre. Maybe the take-out items are better but the prix fixe was a big disappointment. Service was fine and we were able to get a seat for 2 when it was close to 4 PM on Saturday despite the very limited seating inside and this includes prior reservations made. First course "Amuse" was a tiny dish with a spoon of ice cream in this coffee-jelly/jam-like sauce underneath (I'm guessing almond flavor ice cream because that's all I remember that the server said). I would've liked this as my main because I enjoyed the coffee flavor but nothing special otherwise. After finishing that tiny bite, the mains came. My friend got the Fromage Blanc "Cheese Cake" (seemingly the most famous main item from here) while I choose the Warm Chocolate Tart with Pink Peppercorn Ice Cream and Red Wine Sauce. It was right to have the quotations because it didn't really taste like actual cheesecake. While airier in texture, it tasted more acidic like yogurt in my opinion. Though it's a new flavor, it wasn't revolutionary either. My main is exactly as it's named. The warmness of the fudge chocolate was a nice combo with cold ice cream (though peppermint ain't my kind of flavor and I pass on red wine sauce). Third course "Petits Fours" was a sad and small farewell to this 3-course dessert experience. A cube of coconut flakes-covered marshmallow, a very buttery cookie, and a chocolate biscuit with dark chocolate whipped cream on top.

Updating my review after so many years.. Years ago when I first moved to NY, ChikaLicious was one of the first dessert shops that friends introduced me to. The OG dessert bar, they are still holding strong in the East Village and lines continue to form outside of their small shop. On one of our last couple months in NY we were strolling through the East Village and since my husband have never experienced their dessert tasting menu, we tried to get a seat on a whim. Luckily it was still early in the evening and we didn't have to wait long. Still a lovely experienced and the desserts are still very good! I highly recommend the cheesecake and the mille crepe cake!

Decided to check this place out on a whim. A friend mentioned it had pretty high ratings so figured it woudn't hurt since we were in the area. Luckily, it wasn't too busy and the wait was about 10 minutes for us. The sorbet we got in the beginning was pretty tasty and light, wasn't too sweet but had a good combination of flavors, I believe at the time we ordered it was Amaretto sorbet. The Fromage Blanc Island "Cheesecake" literally tasted like a fluffy cheesecake, but not as sweet -- pretty cool concept, and it definitely didn't leave a heavy feeling afterwards. Petits Fours were vanilla, coconut, and dark chocolate based cookies, eating from lightest to darkest was their recommendation. The sorbet and fromage cheesecake were my favorites, the petits fours not as much. 〇【Menu Items Ordered & Rating Details】 ・3-course dessert, $25.00 ・"amuse" sorbet ・fromage blanc island "cheesecake" ・"petits fours" (Ttl: $25.00 (tax excl.)) 〇【Food/Drinks: 3.5】 ・Menu is typically offered in a set style where you choose the main dessert, and the starting and ending dishes are preselected for you based on what's current for the season. Theres also wine pairings available for the dessert items you select. 〇【Service: 4.0】 ・Staff that handled our table was attentive, and very quick with refilling our drinks. They were informative in letting us know what the ingredients were, and prior to serving us asked if anyone had allergies so they could make accomodations. 〇【Atmosphere: 4.0】 ・Store is small, and has a low light ambient feeling. 〇【CP: 3.0】 ・Unfortunately you can't order items individually to try each dessert, but that's part of the restaurant model. You'll have to make multiple rounds to really try all the major desserts. 〇【Misc memo】 ・NFC payments

What a fun concept! I came on a Thursday evening shortly before 7PM. The place itself is unassuming, but easy to identify. When you arrive there's a sign outside asking you to ring the bell and come in when you've been acknowledged. I really appreciate this, I am sure it's very helpful on weekends when the crowds are large, it's a small space and I think it'll help keep folks from bunching up around the door. Thursday at 7PM, there was no wait, we were seated immediately. The staff is really lovely and made sure we felt well taken care of. There's a good wine list, but we opted to go for tea. They have the cutest tea cups! We did the 3 course dessert menu. The amuse bouche was a coconut gelee and sorbet. Then, I chose the banana bread trifle that was served with lemon sorbet. I tried each element separately, and they were all good, but the flavors really shone when you tasted everything together. My dining partner ordered the brown sugar panna cotta that was served with a grapefruit sorbet. Again, each element was good on it's own. But together *chef's kiss*! The brown sugar really complimented the tart sorbet and the sorbet brightened everything up. The petit fours were lovely as well, though they didn't check in about allergies before serving our table. It wasn't a huge deal, but my dining partner could not eat raw coconut, which meant that I got a second coconut petit fours. Lucky me!

I forget how long Chikalicious has been opened for but it's certainly evolved from the little cupcake shop I first stepped into. Came by Friday evening around 9pm and was super lucky to get a table for 4 for our group. It was our last hurrah of an evening birthday celebration. We ordered our desserts of choice and had asked for a candle but unfortunately was told none available by the server. We were still excited for our desserts. We had strawberry shortcake, vanilla mille crepe cake, and the ooey gooey chocolate cookie. Everything was super delicious and to top it off, we had the prosecco with a strawberry ice cube. The best part of the evening was the dessert chef (is that what we call them?!) came by and said, we heard it was someone's birthday, and presented a special coconut marshmallow served on a chocolaty happy birthday plate. The staff were all superb! Thank you for a fantastic evening!

Always a good time and glad to see they are still there post pandemic. Go after dinner to enjoy the dessert.

Everyone has to order the 3 course dessert menu, otherwise there is a sharing fee. Each course was fairly small though. The deserts were also very flavorful and subtly sweet, so it doesn't feel like too much.

A unique experience of a 3-course dessert menu. The starter is a jasmine sorbet with pineapple and mango - the jasmine is pleasantly intense and matches perfectly with the sweet and sour taste of the fruits. I got the fromage blanc island cheese cake - very soft and fluffy with delicious soft cheese flavours. The petite fours served at the end provide a variety of flavours from coconut, to banana cake, to chocolate brownie to complete the night. Everyone is very well crafted and very enjoyable.

I was on the fence about giving this place 3 or 4 stars. Ive walked past it quite a few times on my trips to the village and have always been intrigued. My friend and I decided to go the other night after dinner. We didn't have a reservation but it was freezing outside and they didn't seem too busy, so they told us to take a table. The service was very nice. I like that they make everything there to order. However, I do think the price is a little eh ($25 per person). We got the cheesecake, chocolate tart and then the petit fours came after. Now, I wish they would have asked if there was anything we didn't like first - or maybe it's my fault for not mentioning. We didn't really understand how the menu worked (we thought they would ask what we wanted for the petit. I think they could explain better that it's chef's choice). Neither my friend nor I eat coconut and they gave us coconut marshmallows. Im also not a fan of lavender and they gave us chocolate lavender truffles. So just a heads up before you go, make sure you ask them first if they can accommodate if you don't like something. The shortbread was great. The cheesecake was good but simple, ive had better, and the chocolate tart was by far the best. The peppercorn ice cream was a weird but delicious flavor. The coffee was okay - a little burnt tasting. The desserts I took home were SO much better. I got the doughnut, 2 cream puffs (banana and strawberry) and the chocolate cookie. Now those were really good and deserve 4 stars. I would probably stop by to get some to-go stuff again, but I wouldn't eat in again as I didn't feel the experience was something so special that I need a repeat.

The dessert bar presents a tempting trio of sweet creations, each showcasing a blend of textures and flavors.

This is an incredibly special place with the nicest staff in New York City. My husband and I stopped in recently to get their chocolate chip cookies and chocolate bars to go. They were out of cookies, and they asked us if we would mind waiting while they baked fresh ones. We didn't at all. While we waited, they brought us drinks and kept topping us off when we were finished. They went above and beyond expectations and were so unbelievably kind to us. And bonus: the freshly baked cookies were incredible. I can't wait to come back and sit down for the full experience.

I'm not much of a dessert person but I loved everything I tried. I came here once many years ago but it seemed better than what I remember. Friendly and attentive service. Great ambiance. We sat at the bar so we were able to watch each course being assembled on the plate with great care. Its a dessert bar but I would bestow the ultimate Asian compliment - it's not too sweet. I enjoyed everything I tasted but I would go back for the two mains - warm chocolate tart with pink peppercorn ice cream and Earl Grey panna cotta. I also took home a gooey chocolate which was fantastic as well. If you go, definitely go with the tasting menu.

Was an interesting an unique experience thats for sure. As far as the desserts, some were unique tasting while others lacked. I think its a but too pricy for the small amount of dessert you get. The last round of dessert was basically a biscuit, a chocolate ball, and a marshmallow (one piece per person). I would not pay that price for those desserts. If they lowered the price or added more items to taste it would be worth it.

I so appreciate this spot. Lots of great desserts here in the Big Apple, but this one is different! It's kinda fancy, but still relaxed, it's an experience. Love the pairings with champagne! Very nice experience...

Yes you're likely going to have to wait but that's because this is not just a place to grab a dessert but truly an experience. They make everything upon ordering and it is perfection. If you just care about getting a delicious dessert at a good value, then it's probably not for you. If you enjoy any type of gastronomy and are looking for an experience, definitely come here. The place is small and takes a while to get through the 3 course tasting menu but that's part of the fun. Our group of 4 got the tasting menu and everything was delicious. Unfortunately they ran out of the cheesecake that evening. I got the panna cotta and a pot of lemon mint tea. It was all beautifully presented and with care. Also the ingredients they use are light so you don't feel heavy after finishing. One pet peeve, if you're one of those people who bring in drinks like boba tea from another place, stop it, it's just disrespectful to a small business. If you don't want to order something here to drink, fine but don't drink sh** from another place. Plus the boba tea is probably going to alter the taste of your dessert. Ok end rant. Come here, prepare for a gastronomy experience, honestly $25 is a great deal for the amount of effort and prep work. I only wish I had ordered more desserts to try :)

It was good but for the price, it was a bit underwhelming. Food - 3/5 Dessert are pricey for what you get. I ordered what came out to be 2 spoons of ice cream in a plastic cup with a shot of espresso for $11. Ambiance 5/5 Both jndoor and outdoor dining available. Glass partition between tables indoor. A little small but cozy Service 4/5 I think waiter meant well but he could come off as a bit rude. The rest of the staff was really friendly. Everyone was wearing mask and following protocols

Quite disappointing. The sorbet tasted medicinal. The white chocolate "Napoleon" is way too loose of an interpretation to be called that; it was basically two little wafers with two scoops of straight up butter cream. The blood oranges were good by itself but was a total alienation from the buttercream, did not complement at all. And that plating.....my god....my 3 year old has a better sense of aesthetics ‍ The service was slow also, there was only 1 other table of two besides us and we waited 15 minutes for the first sorbet to come out. Wanted to give less stars, but because dining establishments are going through a hard time, I'll leave it at a neutral 3. But this place really needs to improve.

Definitely would recommend!!!! Such a cute spot! The service was top notch, the desserts were delicious and it was clean!

Do not be fooled by the negative reviews. The feature here is the Creme Brûlée Donut. Everything else is just a delicious cherry on top, but come for the warm, sweet and savory eggy creme brûlée donut and you won't be disappointed. This is our go to spot when we are in Manhattan. Can't leave without one. Also, have had the Mille cake, chocolate chip cookie, and banana creme puff (which was outstanding) but again, this is about one thing and one thing only: the donut. Finally, the folks who work here are the best and will go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Get their donuts and tell all your friends.

I feel bad admitting that I was disappointed by this spot and did not enjoy my experience here. I came because a friend wanted to try their dessert tasting menu so our group came at night to try and get a table. We ended up waiting over an hour to be seated and then waited even longer for our desserts to be brought out after placing our orders. The entire night was defined by long idle waiting for dessert that unfortunately fell flat and tasted pretty unremarkable. The dessert here is a tasting menu at $25 a person that includes a first course amuse, one main dessert of your choice, and small petit fours at the end. Everyone at my table decided to order different main desserts to try a variety of their offerings. Honestly, nothing impressed me. It wasn't like anything was objectively bad or inedible, but everything was just okay and nothing special. The starter amuse was some small cream dish that tasted... fine. The petit four cookies at the end were cute and fun to eat but nothing special in terms of flavor. The main dessert I chose was the Warm Chocolate Tart. My friends got the doughYAKI, panna cotta, and cake. No one was particularly amazed or impressed by any of the dishes. It was all just fine. For the high price point and the long wait endured, I would expect dessert that blows my mind and makes me go "wow," but this wasn't that at all. I can't say I would ever want to come back or recommend this place because the dessert is just good enough to justify the price and the wait.

We visited this place on a double date. Looks to be very upscale, server certainly got a sense of humor. Food here are very special. Pepper with peach is mind blowing. Mille cake is certainly comparable (or even better) than Lady M's. "Cheesecake" is more like foamed creamy milk. Strawberry shortcake is so cute!

Phenomenal food, incredibly kind and attentive staff. Will be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!