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Schwa vs Mindy's Bakery
Both establishments are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Mindy's Hot Chocolate scores slightly better than Schwa. Mindy's Hot Chocolate scores 90 with accolades from 15 publications including Where, Tasting Table and Rough Guide.
Schwa
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
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1466 N Ashland, Chicago, IL
From $0 /night
Concierge
"Carlson's artfully displayed entrées... are so good we'd eat them on the curb in front of the tire shop across the street."
Travel + Leisure
"Known for his artful presentation, chef/proprietor and Chicagoland native Michael Carlson creates a rotating menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients from around the world."
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Zagat
4.6
""Super high-end food without the attitude" describes Michael Carlson's "very small" Wicker Park BYO."
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BlackBook
"The lackluster Microsoft-Word-looking logotype announcing the corny name on the dingy awning above the stained fabric port-hole door belies the culinary genius of Michael Carlson."
Gayot
16.0
"Blink and you'll miss Michael Carlson's contemporary, minimal (some would say barren) BYO storefront."
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Mindy's Bakery
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
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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."
