Crema's Take
“Hangout Cafe nails the bingsoo experience with impossibly fluffy shaved ice, premium fresh fruit, and a restraint on sweetness that lets quality ingredients shine—it's the worthy successor to the beloved spot that closed. Beyond the signature Korean shaved ices, their handcrafted Dubai chocolate confection and carefully balanced bubble tea prove this isn't a one-trick shop, and the spacious, family-friendly vibe makes it perfect for lingering over dessert with friends.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We were absolutely heartbroken when our favorite bingsoo cafe closed, so my friends and I were on a serious mission to find a worthy replacement. Then—by pure luck—we stumbled into Hangout Cafe after dinner next door, and WOW… this place saved us. They have an amazing selection…
OMG had a touch heaven on earth when I devoured this decadent Dubai deliciousness. The Hangout has a handcrafted Dubai Chocolate Confection that blew me away. Talk about the perfect balance of sweet and OMG ! Of course we had to wash it down with some freshly shaved Mango…
I absolutely loved this place! Everything — from the drinks to the desserts — was made with so much care. The bubble tea was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet, the waffles were amazing, and the bingsu was light and refreshing the best bingsu in chicago. The staff were…
First time here! Tried the dalgona bing soo and fell in love with the creaminess and chewiess!!! Great place. Expertly crafted desserts and drinks!
Hangout Cafe is our go-to spot whenever we’re craving mango bingsoo, hands down the best bingsoo I’ve ever tried! The ice is perfectly fluffy, the mangoes are always sweet and fresh, and the portion is just right for sharing (or not 😉). We’ve also tried their bubble teas and…
Crema Reviews
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