Paleta Belly
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About
Paleta Belly — low-key desserts in Loop that runs on repeat customers.
Experience Breakdown
Emily Scharf
187 reviews
“It was delicious and handmade”
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Amazing food. The Elotes and Chicken Torta were phenomenal!
Delicious paletas and the steak burrito was really good too. Friendly staff.
So excited for this New Mexican ice cream shop.
We were freezing on our way to Millennium Park and this place saved us.
Clean record
No recurring complaints found across reviews.
Location
75 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
What 15+ diners say about Paleta Belly
“Delicious paletas and the steak burrito was really good too.”
Delicious paletas and the steak burrito was really good too! Friendly staff.
Cosmin Deaconu
Feb 2026
“So excited for this New Mexican ice cream shop.”
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.
Aide Hubbard
Feb 2026
“We were freezing on our way to Millennium Park and this place saved us.”
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.
Dari’s Passport & Plate
Jan 2026
“OMG BEST SPOT IN THE CITY.”
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 !!!
Shakia Mcglown
Jan 2026
“I loved this places mango melona ice cream with chamoy and tajin.”
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.
alexx garcia
Dec 2025
“Paleta Belly is a cute little cafe that specializes in Paletas (popsicles), Mexican inspired...”
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.
Emily Scharf
Feb 2026
“Amazing food! The Elotes and Chicken Torta were phenomenal!”
Paige Cook
Feb 2026
“Fantastic! Stopped in today on the way home and had the chicken quesadilla. A lot of food for your...”
Fantastic! Stopped in today on the way home and had the chicken quesadilla. A lot of food for your money and very good! Tacos great as well, and we tried the Mexican hot chocolate loved it!
The Dodd Life
Jan 2026
“Great variety of gourmet Paletas and Ice cream.”
Great variety of gourmet Paletas and Ice cream. Nachos and tamales are very good.
Oscar Ramirez
Dec 2025
“BOMB hot chocolate.”
BOMB hot chocolate. Interior could use some work but the food/drink are fantastic
Daniel
Dec 2025
“Great value and huge size for hot cocoa and apple cider.”
Great value and huge size for hot cocoa and apple cider. Nice stop near the bean. Owners were very welcoming and friendly!
Rebecca Williamson
Nov 2025
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