Boka Restaurant vs Mindy's Bakery
Boka Restaurant and Mindy's Hot Chocolate are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Mindy's Hot Chocolate ranks significantly higher than Boka Restaurant. Mindy's Hot Chocolate comes in at 90 with praise from 13 publications including Gayot, Zagat and Frommer's.
Boka Restaurant
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1729 North Halsted Street, Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60614-5537
From $31 /night
Fodor's
"If you're doing Steppenwolf pre-theater dinner on North Halsted Street, this upscale spot gets the foodie stamp of approval."
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Frommer's
"In a neighborhood full of Irish pubs and casual sandwich joints, Boka is a sophisticated, grown-up alternative."
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Travel + Leisure
"After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized to suit personal flavor preferences, move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli."
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Zagat
"After a serious refresh (which may not be reflected in the scores), this hip Lincoln Park New American has a new menu and a new look."
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Gayot
"Boka's menu, which was already good, has become considerably better with time. We find first courses are a real strength --- complex, artful and highly seasonal."
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Mindy's Bakery
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1747 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
From $25 /night
Fodor's
"The savory menu is well crafted, too, with choices such as a pork chop with sausage and spaetzle and a tuna melt made with tuna poached in olive oil, wild capers, and Havarti cheese."
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Frommer's
"Owner Mindy Segal built her reputation as a pastry chef, so no matter what you order here, make sure you save room for dessert."
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Travel + Leisure
"The dessert selection is the primary focus, and it includes warm brioche doughnuts and seven kinds of hot chocolate, each served with homemade marshmallows."
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Zagat
4.4
""Mind-blowing" desserts... might get top billing at Mindy Segal's Bucktown American, but fans say the "upscale" comfort food is "really good" too."
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BlackBook
"Whether it's elaborate sweets, coffee or a full-scale brunch you seek, demitasse portions are the order of the day at this more stylish than cozy dessert spot and restaurant."