ChikaLicious

Critics' Pick

203 E. 10th St., New York, NY 10003 40.72974 -73.986629
nr. Second Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-995-9511 Send to Phone

Cuisine: American Traditional, Dessert / Ice Cream Shop
Price Range:
$$
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Critics' Rating:
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Key to Prices and ratings
Upscale

Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

Very Good

Good

Cheap Eats

Best in Category

Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

Noteworthy
Very Expensive

Expensive

Moderate

Cheap
Reader Rating:
8 out of 10
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23 Reviews | Write a Review

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Official Website

chikalicious.com

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

American Express, 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, with coffee or tea, $16 ; with wine, $24