Kayla B.
Yelp
What the heck, this pop-up is fucking magical. Thank you, Chicago, for bringing me things I didn't know I needed. Out of everything here, I'll miss this place the most.
(This Pop-Up shop is located in Sundae Stop. It's located right off public transit, so if you want to make a destination of it, it really isn't too hard to do.)
PROS:
-First things first: they're actually delicious. Served warm, the dough is a soft, gooey, sink-into-it that tastes a bit like a sweetened, warmed bread. Add the chocolate on top, and this is just downright delicious. My partner, who isn't one for sweets, said it was the perfect mixture of a bit of sugar (the chocolate) with the breading. For being shaped like genitals, they're actually just plain good food.
-The staff member who helped us was heavy on the sex puns in good-natured fun when we responded positively. The group before us was clearly a bit uncomfortable and unsure, and he treated them like they were ordering at a standard restaurant. For us, the puns came out "Dick on demand. Which one you want?" - which, honestly, MADE part of the experience. Whatever they're paying him, it's not enough.
-Wide variety of flavors to try. I honestly just want a dick bouquet of them all, and I'm sad that would likely make me sick - but die happy.
-Any one of the waffles can have a scoop of ice cream added to it. Fun bonus: Sundae Stop is still operating at full swing, so if you and your party want to split out between ice cream and waffles, you're good.
-Seating was refurbished train benches and tables. A few were available outside.
-Do be forewarned that the menu descriptions (and a few of the pictures) are definitely on the more "graphic" side. Nothing nude on a human body, but extremely, extremely suggestive. You need a sense of humor that's okay with sex jokes in order to find this place enjoyable - but honestly, if that doesn't describe you, this just may not be your kindof pop-up.
-Protip: If you take it to go, get a napkin. That warmth makes things drip a bit!
CONS:
-This one goes both ways. The waffle you'll be served will be HOT. For one, it tastes magical while it's hot. It's gooey, warm, delicious, and everything you want it to be. On the opposing side, however, it means all of the toppings and drizzles take awhile to solidify; that's why they serve them in trays. It took about six blocks of walking before the chocolate wouldn't just straight run down onto my fingers. So, it's way better for taste (seriously, I'm so surprised by how tasty these were) but your decorations might wiggle around if you don't let it solidify first for those pictures you want to take.
-Didn't see a restroom in the Sundae Stop, but I didn't stop to ask for one while I was there either.