Need recs for a weekend visit in Apr

[Anonymous]

Travelling with my 2 tweens, in and out for a somber event relating to family members. I am seeking to find something interesting to experience - like a cool dessert place or something - downtown/uptown works. I just need to kill 2-3 hrs late afternoon on a Friday and 2-3 hours early afternoon on a Sunday. We will have plans in the evenings and are out Sunday. Trying to lay off the museums as we are back for over August - I am actually from Chicago but this is more a not for fun trip - I just need suggestions from locals on a couple cool sights.

Thank you for any suggestions!!!

[Anonymous]

Cool dessert place, hmmm. Nothing comes to mind but you could just amble through Randolph st and find different places to eat and drink. There's a place in south loop called Decadent Dessert Bar but not sure you'd spend 2-3 hours there. There's Eataly, which also exists in NYC and Vegas and a few other places (Maybe DC)? I think you really could pick any neighborhood in Chicago and just walk around for a while. Wicker Park, Old Town, Lincoln Park, West Loop, Downtown/lakefront, etc.

[Anonymous]

Eataly is great! They have a cannoli bar, gelato, pastry, and espresso downstairs. There is also pizza and pasta upstairs, plus a store to wander around. I recommend it! If you need to pass more time, the river boat architecture tour leaves from nearby and is about 45min.

[Anonymous]

The nutella restaurant or Ann Sather's, which is a Swedish pancake place that has great cinnamon rolls. Might be a good option in the morning/midday.

[Anonymous]

There is the Museum of Ice Cream on Michigan Avenue which includes ice cream, but it is a little pricey for just killing time. Also in the loop is Hanabusa Cafe - delicious Japanese pancakes that might be good for your Sunday time slot.