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The Publican vs Mindy's Bakery

Both restaurants are rated highly by writers. On balance, Mindy's Hot Chocolate scores slightly higher than The Publican. Mindy's Hot Chocolate scores 90 with endorsements from 15 reviewers like The Infatuation, BlackBook and Lonely Planet.

The Publican
The Publican
8 / 10
837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
From $25 /night
Concierge Concierge
"This Fulton Market District newcomer taps into the prevailing fashion for down-home dining and restaurant patrons' hunger for blue-ribbon meat."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Publican’s huge list of global microbrews is complimented by such devilishly clever noshes as a pair of boudin sausages accompanied by a cluster of salamander-crisped grapes." Full review
Zagat Zagat
""Try everything" say fans of Paul Kahan's "inspired" West Loop New American, where the pork-centric menu allows for a "superb pigtastic experience"." Full review
Gayot Gayot
15.0
"From its large selection of oysters, to its grand, three-tiered seafood tower and aged ham with goat butter and peasant bread, there'€™s munching of all kinds." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"I was sucked in by the effortless elegance; the beerhall-like communal tables; the old-world flatware; the gingham platters; the bulbous lights; and, of course, the food." Full review
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Mindy's Bakery
Mindy's Bakery
8 / 10
1747 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
From $25 /night
Fodor's 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." Full review
Frommer'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 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
Zagat 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." Full review
BlackBook 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."
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