ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

(212) 995-9511

203 E 10th St (1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue)
New York, NY 10003 40.7298 -73.9865

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

CHIKALICIOUS.COM

Hours:

Mon-Fri 1pm-12am

Sat 12am-12pm

Sun 12pm-11pm

Price:

$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants, Dessert Shops

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Date Spot, Prix Fixe Menu

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

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The Scene – This tiny jewel of a spot is simply decorated with white walls and plate glass. Diners choose between deep banquettes or seats at the bar, which offer a front-row view of the small preparation area and a chance to watch the two chefs as they whip together the elegantly constructed desserts. – – The Food – The precious, polished desserts--many involving interesting flavor juxtapositions--are served in multiple courses. Though selections change daily, one might enjoy a lightly sweet brown-sugar panna cotta in a bath of dry prosecco; a delicious, deeply…

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Know Before You Go:
For an additional charge, each dish can be paired with a dessert wine from the house's well-chosen list.
The Extras:
Gift certificates are available; call for details.
Where to Sit:
For groups over four people, head across the street to ChikaLicious Puddin' to enjoy the same quality desserts with a more casual atmosphere.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “This is all about good conversation, ambiance and paying homage to freshly prepared desserts.”
  2. “find it more fun if you go without a big group, but that's just me!”
  3. “For a dessert date, you can't do better than this spot -- cozy and cute, with beautifully presented offerings.”
  4. “admit, the atmosphere is quite romantic, and the service is quite wonderful.”
dessert
91.99999809265137% positive
  1. “The service was perfect and our desserts were wonderful.”
  2. “was attracted to the concept, but this dessert bar tuned out to be a big dissapointment for me.”
  3. “The real joy of this place was watching the ballet of Chika and her assistant create the wonderful desserts.”
  4. “Combine all that with some sweet dessert wine or a nice pot of tea and you'll be curling your toes in no time!”
  5. “There are many good cafes and bakeries around this hyped dessert bar, which are worth your time and money.”
  6. “My wife, associate and I enjoyed dessert at ChikaLicious on Saturday night, and from welcome to good night it was an exceptional experience.”
  7. “The staff is friendly and the desserts are really great.”
  8. “The dessert was great and the portions were perfect.”
  9. “Such care and detail given to everything from the presentation of desserts to the warm greeting at the door.”
  10. “This is all about good conversation, ambiance and paying homage to freshly prepared desserts.”
  11. “great service did not make up for their desserts”
  12. “For a dessert date, you can't do better than this spot -- cozy and cute, with beautifully presented offerings.”
  13. “Not only are they open early, but they have awesome coffee, tea, and definitely dessert!”
  14. “This is the smallest dessert and the most expensive dessert have I ever had.”
  15. “The dessert is delicious and if you have a choice, sit at the bar!”
  16. “The ice creams are fabulous.”
  17. “What a wonderfully unique dessert experience.”
  18. “The chefs are professional and the desserts are to die for.”
  19. “the desserts weren't as great as i hoped for.”
  20. “Phenomenal show with tasty desserts to boot!”
  21. “Considerably easier on the wallet for "authentic" entertainment and delightful dessert.”
  22. “These desserts are truly fresh and innavative, but not in an inventive way.”
  23. “we started with the bread pudding and vanilla sorbet amuse, both had such unbelievable flavors, then we shared the amazing Cheese cake, the Pineapple Gazpacho, and the Chocolate tart with Pink Peppercorn ice cream, which was hands down the best Chocolate ”
  24. “Not that the desserts were bad, but I didn't like them any better than desserts from fine-dining restaurants that do not particularly specialize in desserts.”
  25. “The professionally prepared and plated desserts are delicious and challenge the palate throughout all three-courses.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The dessert is delicious and if you have a choice, sit at the bar!”
  2. “Combine all that with some sweet dessert wine or a nice pot of tea and you'll be curling your toes in no time!”
  3. “Not only are they open early, but they have awesome coffee, tea, and definitely dessert!”
  4. “The bar is sleek and the cocktail is good.”
  5. “There are many good cafes and bakeries around this hyped dessert bar, which are worth your time and money.”
  6. “was attracted to the concept, but this dessert bar tuned out to be a big dissapointment for me.”
  7. “The wine pairing is perfect and the changing menu keeps it fresh.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The wine pairing is perfect and the changing menu keeps it fresh.”
  2. “This is one of the very few eating establishments that use only quality, fresh, pure ingredients in all their wonderful receipes.”
  3. “Considerably easier on the wallet for "authentic" entertainment and delightful dessert.”
  4. “Phenomenal show with tasty desserts to boot!”
  5. “The professionally prepared and plated desserts are delicious and challenge the palate throughout all three-courses.”
  6. “we started with the bread pudding and vanilla sorbet amuse, both had such unbelievable flavors, then we shared the amazing Cheese cake, the Pineapple Gazpacho, and the Chocolate tart with Pink Peppercorn ice cream, which was hands down the best Chocolate ”
  7. “These desserts are truly fresh and innavative, but not in an inventive way.”
  8. “The dessert is delicious and if you have a choice, sit at the bar!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The wine pairing is perfect and the changing menu keeps it fresh.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Nice portions, great staff, get there early!”
  2. “The service was perfect and our desserts were wonderful.”
  3. “Marvelous three course prix fixe with warm service to boot.”
  4. “Super friendly people!”
  5. “admit, the atmosphere is quite romantic, and the service is quite wonderful.”
  6. “our waiter and the pastry chef were really nice tho.”
  7. “great service did not make up for their desserts”
  8. “The staff is friendly and the desserts are really great.”
value
80.0% positive
  1. “The dessert was great and the portions were perfect.”
  2. “This is the smallest dessert and the most expensive dessert have I ever had.”
  3. “Nice portions, great staff, get there early!”
  4. “There are many good cafes and bakeries around this hyped dessert bar, which are worth your time and money.”
  5. “Creative flavors combinations, and MOMA presentations were alone, worth the trip.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “we started with the bread pudding and vanilla sorbet amuse, both had such unbelievable flavors, then we shared the amazing Cheese cake, the Pineapple Gazpacho, and the Chocolate tart with Pink Peppercorn ice cream, which was hands down the best Chocolate ”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/31/10

Out of this world dessert

by gaiamcraft at Citysearch

Eating here is really a multi palette-orgasmic experience. From the sweet service (I always sit at the bar) to the sugary dewdrops of heaven, you can die happy.

The menu changes seasonally, but the cheesecake is simply light and amazing. The ice creams are fabulous. The little cookies are a delight. Combine all that with some sweet dessert wine or a nice pot of tea and you'll be curling your toes in no time!

  • Pros: Food, service, ambiance
  • Cons: absolutely none!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/28/10

Art of Dessert

by Athena Chang , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

The dessert Bar never seems to have experienced recession. There is almost always a line, rain or shine. The place has a very modern and clean design. The owner/pastry chef is a Japanese lady who is known for her precision and focus at work. It is very entertaining to watch her prepare your desserts.

It is usually a set of desserts paired with dessert wine. The price tag comes at over $20 but it is worth it, especially for romantic occasions. The sorbet here is amazing.

  • Pros: Delicious, hand-made dessert
  • Cons: Pricey
3 Star Rating: Average

07/11/09

not my thing

by winterdaisy at Citysearch

Not that the desserts were bad, but I didn't like them any better than desserts from fine-dining restaurants that do not particularly specialize in desserts.

  • Pros: unique desserts
  • Cons: not many choices
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/13/08

Perfect Desserts

by rachelmar at Citysearch

Wonderful, wonderful, divine.

I have to recommend, well everything. The homemade cheese Cake were to DIE FOR. The trifle is better than anything you have ever had before. The candies and tarts, oh my!

I always go here and I must always come back. Love you ChikaLicious

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/16/08

Nice portions, great staff, get there early!

by misspanda at Citysearch

I went after work on a Thursday and I was worried I'd have to put my name down and wait a while to be seated but it actually turned out better going right after work (before the after-dinner crowd)...The dessert is delicious and if you have a choice, sit at the bar! It's always hard for me to choose what to get because everything always sounds good. Perfect for a date or if you're going with a friend. I find it more fun if you go without a big group, but that's just me!

  • Pros: Great portions for the price, unique dessert, friendly staff, fun intimate atmosphere
  • Cons: long wait if you go after dinner, no RSVP

The Details on ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

Place Categories:

  • delicious desserts
  • great service
  • wonderful chill spot
  • great chikalicious experience
  • nice portions
  • absolutely scrumptious offerings
  • nice big cupcake
  • great staff
  • recommend fromage blanc cheese cake
  • full visual
  • good punch
  • good cocktail
  • awesome coffee
  • about good conversation
  • really nice tho
  • simply divine composition
  • fabulous stop
  • quite romantic atmosphere
  • professional chefs
  • wonderful imagery
  • fresh pure ingredients
  • warm greeting
  • cool everything
  • wonderful receipes
  • big dissapointment

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