Website: http://www.ghirardelli.com/
Ahh Ghiradelli. I used to frequent the location in San Francisco, CA during my tenure there and would get excited as a child who had just won a ticket into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory at the prospect of visiting the store. I have known about the existence of the Chicago location for a while, but never had the opportunity to visit it until recently. The experience was nostalgic for me, as it transported me back to the times I used to visit the San Francisco location with my wife and share an Ice Cream Sunday there.
The Chicago location seems to have a similar menu to the San Fran location, and the product quality is consistent with what you would get at the original location. The ambiance is lacking a bit, though that is probably because I am comparing it to my experiences in San Fran. The San Fran location is located on a slight hill overlooking the bay. The location cannot be compared to the Chicago location that overlooks a busy street. Regardless, Ghirardelli - Chicago is worth the visit, just come hungry. They offer a range of different sundaes and chilled drinks. There is also an opportunity to purchase some of the Company's products at the adjoining store which are worth a try for any lover of chocolate.
Overall, well worth the visit and calories. Don't be surprised if you find yourself coming here frequently after your first visit.
my favorite is the banana split!
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