Mindy's Bakery vs Girl & The Goat
Both restaurants are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Mindy's Hot Chocolate scores slightly higher than Girl & The Goat. Mindy's Hot Chocolate comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 15 sources like Michelin Guide, Tasting Table and Chicago Tribune.
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."
Girl & The Goat
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809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-2310
From $15 /night
Concierge
"When Stephanie Izard won season four of Top Chef, the victory was a tribute to her faultless sense of style as well as seamless cooking. Both skills pay off, handsomely, in her big, sexy..."
Fodor's
"Bravo's Top Chef Season 4 champion Stephanie Izard's highly anticipated restaurant lives up to the hype, serving sharable plates of seasonal Mediterranean fare."
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Zagat
"The "warm", "casual" digs have a "lively" (some say "noisy") buzz and service is "knowledgeable", so many are left with but "one wish" – to be able to "get in more often"."
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Gayot
14.0
"Start with the warm marinated olives, chickpea fritters or escargot ravioli with bacon and tamarind-miso sauce. The restaurant's namesake, too, appears in ways you may not expect."
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Time Out
"There are cities in this country where the modern restaurant’s purpose is to take you somewhere else: London via a gastropub, North Carolina via a smoke shack."
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