The delectable Crepe LaBella.
Having just moved into the city from Evanston, I cannot seem to get enough of all the multicultural restaurants seemingly just around the corner!
One such unexpectedly wonderful spot is Icosium Kafe. Replete with Moroccan-style decorations, the Kafe conveys a sense of incense-inspired warmth and candle-lit tables–a darkness even despite that fact that I came in during the morning hours.
The menu focuses mainly on crepes; A fabulous french pancake that can be filled with either sweet or savory delights. The Kafe truly brought the crepe to new levels of deliciousness with savory crepes stuffed with olive tapanade, ricotta, pistachios and pineapple (Crepa Iberica), and sweet crepes like the Crepe LaBella which holds bananas, Belgian dark chocolate, and almonds (see above photo).
The restaurant is so charming, it’s hard not to fall in love immediately with its old-world sensibilities and aesthetic.
Among other menu goodies, the Kafe specializes in homemade, fresh squeezed juices. Be sure not to miss out on, of all things, the apple juice. No Motts here, just pure, dark and thick juice that demands a side of water.
Fresh apple juice and a crisp glass of water.
Meals range from about $5-$10, and are truly appropriate for any meal. So the next time you make it into Lincoln Park, be sure to look up Icosium Kafe and enjoy la bonne vie.
Located at 2433 N. Clark St.
773/404-1300
-Ileana
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09/08/2009 at 1:46 pm
redskins
This was a really great read, I am very glad I came across your site.
11/08/2009 at 11:57 am
Susan
Definitely a reason for me to return to Chicago. Put it at the top of the list….you made it sound oh so yummy.