Sideshow Gelato

4819 N Western Ave, Chicago
(773) 415-4686

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Come for the gelato, stay for the show! Or maybe it's the other way around. Purveyors of fine gelato in home made flavors the shop also houses stages where you can catch anything from a magic act to sword swallowing, fire eating, burlesque and more!! Just a literal hop from Lincoln square, you need to stop in.
Sideshow Gelato is a neighborhood treasure, and it's astonishing they're not constantly packed. Even when they're not performing shows, the location feels like a visit to an old-timey carnival, complete with sidecars you can sit in. A lot of people grab their gelato and go, but I recommend enjoying the atmosphere. The staff might just perform a tiny bit of magic, circus, or other silliness even outside a scheduled show.

The shows themselves...
This is a hidden gem in Lincoln Square! We walked in for gelato, which was delicious (including multiple vegan options) and were treated to carnival theme decor, a free fire eating show by the owner, and lots of laughs!

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