Experts' Choice Award Mindy's Bakery
What the experts agree on
Chef Mindy Segal's West Town spot excels beyond desserts—standout hot cocoa, pastries, and surprisingly skilled savories like mac and cheese or arctic char. Casual, industrial-chic space great for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
“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.”
– Fodor's
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." Full review
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." Full review
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."
Gayot14.0
"This relatively small, high-volume restaurant serves food that is, more often than not, first-rate." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Now that's a mouthful, but the lofty, industrial-chic space allures with rich brown hues on leather banquettes, a long wooden bar, and painted concrete floors." Full review
Chicago Tribune 3
"On to the savories, which are handled by chef Mark Steuer, whose style can be big and muscular on one dish, delicate and restrained the next." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"A mix of “sweet” and “savoury” offerings, the weekend brunch is a good bet, and their chocolate desserts are miniature masterpieces."
Time Out "The pretzel, the burger, the mac and cheese—breathe easy, it’s all still there." Full review
Not For Tourists "Much more than just hot chocolate."
The Infatuation7.8
"Not only was Mindy’s good from the get-go, but it keeps getting better with age. It’s a cool yet casual neighborhood spot good for lunch, dinner, and even brunch on the weekends. " Full review
