The brainchild of Lisa Gasparian, Café Crèmerie (615 N. State Street) is officially opening on Thursday, March 24th.
“Café Crèmerie was made with love, passion, and sheer tenacity,” says owner Lisa Gasparian. “When we closed our doors in 2021, I didn’t know what to expect, but the journey has been well worth the reward. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working so hard on these last few months.”
While closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Café Crèmerie was one of many businesses affected by looting during the August 2020 protests that affected the Gold Coast community. Lisa had to make the decision to close permanently in 2021.
Lisa began having conversations with multiple landlords working to recruit Café Crèmerie. The new storefront found a home in a landmarked Friedman Property.
“I knew I had to push forward for myself and for my son,” says Lisa. “I had to show him that with persistence and hard work, as long as you don’t give up, you can accomplish anything.”
The Café Crèmerie menu features specialty coffee by Illy, wines, artisanal Italian gelato, savory snacks, sweet treats, and more, including gluten-free options. All products are made with fresh ingredients, and inspired by a love of sweets and bites. The beverage menu will also consist of canned wines from Nomadica as well as canned cocktails.
Twelve organic rotating gelato flavors made in the Italian tradition will greet guests with flavors like vanilla bean, dark chocolate, sea salt caramel, cinnamon, and pistachio as well as seasonable selections. Fruit shelled sorbettos for those who want a little pucker with their sweets will feature flavors based on seasonality. All gelato and sorbetto are gluten-free. Those looking for an adult pick-me-up can add a shot of liquor in their treats for a boozy affogato or gelato frappe as well as the option to spike their coffee choices.
Aside from the chilled treats, an assortment of pastries and baked goods will be available. From bombolini to macarons and petite cakes to mousses. A variety of Coppas including Tiramisu, Raspberries & Crème, and Profiteroles with be offered.
New to Café Crèmerie is a retail wall designed and selected by Lisa in collaboration with Caitlin Cole Design featuring floral, gifts, and greeting cards. Wine will also be available for purchase along the retail wall with the entire selection curated by Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta.
“We’re honored and privileged to have partnered with Fernando for Café Crèmerie,” says Lisa. “Wine was a new addition to the café’s concept and my goal was to offer unique and reasonably priced European bottles that you probably haven’t heard of but would absolutely enjoy.”
Café Crèmerie is located in the historic Tree Studios building at the intersection of State and Ohio Street in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.
Café Crèmerie is open Tuesdays - Sundays, 11am - 9pm, and closed Mondays. Café Crèmerie offers dine-in, counter service, delivery, and carryout.
The brainchild of Lisa Gasparian, Café Crèmerie (615 N. State Street) is officially opening on Thursday, March 24th.
“Café Crèmerie was made with love, passion, and sheer tenacity,” says owner Lisa Gasparian. “When we closed our doors in 2021, I didn’t know what to expect, but the journey has been well worth the reward. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working so hard on these last few months.”
While closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Café Crèmerie was one of many businesses affected by looting during the August 2020 protests that affected the Gold Coast community. Lisa had to make the decision to close permanently in 2021.
Lisa began having conversations with multiple landlords working to recruit Café Crèmerie. The new storefront found a home in a landmarked Friedman Property.
“I knew I had to push forward for myself and for my son,” says Lisa. “I had to show him that with persistence and hard work, as long as you don’t give up, you can accomplish anything.”
The Café Crèmerie menu features specialty coffee by Illy, wines, artisanal Italian gelato, savory snacks, sweet treats, and more, including gluten-free options. All products are made with fresh ingredients, and inspired by a love of sweets and bites. The beverage menu will also consist of canned wines from Nomadica as well as canned cocktails.
Twelve organic rotating gelato flavors made in the Italian tradition will greet guests with flavors like vanilla bean, dark chocolate, sea salt caramel, cinnamon, and pistachio as well as seasonable selections. Fruit shelled sorbettos for those who want a little pucker with their sweets will feature flavors based on seasonality. All gelato and sorbetto are gluten-free. Those looking for an adult pick-me-up can add a shot of liquor in their treats for a boozy affogato or gelato frappe as well as the option to spike their coffee choices.
Aside from the chilled treats, an assortment of pastries and baked goods will be available. From bombolini to macarons and petite cakes to mousses. A variety of Coppas including Tiramisu, Raspberries & Crème, and Profiteroles with be offered.
New to Café Crèmerie is a retail wall designed and selected by Lisa in collaboration with Caitlin Cole Design featuring floral, gifts, and greeting cards. Wine will also be available for purchase along the retail wall with the entire selection curated by Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta.
“We’re honored and privileged to have partnered with Fernando for Café Crèmerie,” says Lisa. “Wine was a new addition to the café’s concept and my goal was to offer unique and reasonably priced European bottles that you probably haven’t heard of but would absolutely enjoy.”
Café Crèmerie is located in the historic Tree Studios building at the intersection of State and Ohio Street in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.
Café Crèmerie is open Tuesdays - Sundays, 11am - 9pm, and closed Mondays. Café Crèmerie offers dine-in, counter service, delivery, and carryout.
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