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American Girl Place
835 N. Michigan Ave., ChicagoChicago's American Girl Place Cafe is the place for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and parties. You'll be served at a table with pretty white...
Events (4) Chicago Food Planet Food Tours
830 N. Michigan Ave., ChicagoThree-hour food tasting and cultural walking tours combine delicious food and drink tastings in Chicago's Chinatown, Bucktown/Wicker Park and Near...
Atwood Cafe Mad Hatter's Tea
1 W. Washington St., ChicagoThe menu features housemade tea sandwiches, scones and mini pastries, and assorted teas. Reservations are required. Groups of 10 maximum.
Argo Tea
Various locations throughout Chicago ,958 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, (773) 649-9644 16 W. Randolph St., Chicago, (312) 324-3899 819 N. Rush St., Chicago, (312) 546-4718 Featuring a...
Bittersweet
1114 W. Belmont Ave., ChicagoKids will enjoy the sophistication of serving themselves (with mom or dad's help), since the cocoa is brought to the table on individual trays, complete...
Angel Food Bakery
1636 W. Montrose Ave., ChicagoThe first sign this isn't your ordinary restaurant is all the vintage Easy Bake Ovens. The second is the hot cocoa, called the Barthelona, and made...
Hot Chocolate
1747 N. Damen Ave., ChicagoThe entire menu is built around hot cocoa. With flavors ranging from kid-friendly Farmer's Market Mint and the Medium (a caramelly concotion)...
Ghirardelli
830 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago,In this ice cream parlor-styled cafe, chocolate is everywhere. Sweet-and-salt fans will love the Sea Salt Caramel Hot Cocoa, while traditionalists...
Pierrot Gourmet
108 E. Superior St., ChicagoFor those craving a taste of Europe, Pierrot Gourmet, the restaurant of the Peninsula Hotel, is a great place to start. The hot chocolate comes in...
Little Beans Cafe
Little Beans Cafe play areas include a custom built "village" complete with a grocery store, firehouse, playhouse, school and service station for kids...
