ChikaLicious

Critics' Pick

203 E. 10th St., New York, NY 10003
nr. Second Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-995-9511 Send to Phone

Critics' Rating: Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
8.1 out of 10

23 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Traditional, Dessert / Ice Cream Shop

Photo by ChikaLicious

Map

Official Website

Rate & Review

Hours

Thu-Sun, 3pm-10:45pm; Mon-Wed, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; L at First Ave.

Prices

$12-$19

Payment Methods

MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Great Desserts
Hot Spot
Notable Chef
Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef
Prix-Fixe

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

The specialty at this popular, ingeniously realized niche restaurant is dessert and dessert only. Most of the action takes place behind the bar, where the pastry chef and co-owner, Chika Tillman, and her assistants whip up their creations—sorbet floating in sparkling wine, melting wheels of fromage blanc “cheesecake” on great blocks of ice—with the diligent intensity of world-class sushi chefs. On weekend nights, the line can snake out the door and down the block. — Adam Platt

Pre-Fixe Menu

Three-course dessert, $12; with coffee or tea, $15.50 ; with wine, $19

Reader Ratings

8.1

not sure what's the big deal

JD858 from 10002 | Posted on 8/9/08

Overall Reader Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)


Food:	6
Service:	5

Décor:	2

Value:	4

Came here with friends one night and thought we would give it a try since it got good ratings here, but I don't see what the big deal is. Taste-wise, the cupcakes are just very sweet and the pudding...Read More

Perfection

TiffMoni from 10463 | Posted on 11/13/07

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

On a beautifully sunny New York City day in early august I was introduced by friends to what will forever be a favorite addiction ChickaLicious Dessert Bar located at 203 E. 10th Street (at 2nd ave.). That day I indulged in...Read More