Paleta Belly
Paleta Belly — low-key desserts in Loop that runs on repeat customers.
What 41 diners keep saying
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“Super yummy and tasty ice cream. The customer service was a 5/5 stars.”
“My first time trying Mexican vanilla ice cream. Pretty cool…”
“Very Hospital And Pleasant. Definitely A Quick Stop Worth Doing! 🤩”
“The customer service was amazing, very friendly staff. I had their walking tacos and it was so yummyyyy! :p”
“Delicious paletas and the steak burrito was really good too! Friendly staff.”
“My experience here was amazing LESLIE was so amazing customer service was amazing thank you for being so NICE. Definitely will return”
“So excited for this New Mexican ice cream shop. They have all sorts of traditional snacks like elotes, chicharrones plus they serve food too. We had the steak torta and the home made horchata and it was amazing.”
“We were freezing on our way to Millennium Park and this place saved us! The s’mores hot chocolate was unreal, hot, and perfect. They also offer Mexican hot chocolate, lattes, and Mexican ice cream (paletas). Super cute vibes and a cozy little seating area. 10/10 will always stop here when I’m on Michigan Ave.”
“OMG BEST SPOT IN THE CITY! Thank you for your amazing service and kind hearts. Need more small businesses like this in Chicago. Wishing this new family business the best!!! Great hot chocolate delicious pastries and world renowned ice cream !!!”
“I loved this places mango melona ice cream with chamoy and tajin. Definitely recommend if you’re in the Chicago downtown area! All the workers were very helpful and friendly.”
“A no frills, affordable ice cream spot (with other food items too). Friendly staff. Walk like 4-5 minutes and see the Bean with a cold scoop in hand! As a local, here’s my opinion. Amorino = superr good ice cream, but expensive and small portion. Paleta belly = bigger portion, more local, decent ice cream but satisfies the same craving. Was $6 for a scoop in a dish.”
“Paleta Belly is a cute little cafe that specializes in Paletas (popsicles), Mexican inspired drinks, and some Mexican dishes. I really enjoyed my Paleta! It was delicious and handmade. The cafe is also very clean. I am only rating four stars because they are very understaffed for weekends. We were the only people in line and we waited fifteen minutes to place our order because they only had one person working front of house and drinks, and one other person working in the kitchen. I don't mind waiting, but it isn't fair to employees to understaff like that.”
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