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    Mindy's Bakery

    3.9 (2.7k reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Bakeries
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Hot fudge babka
    Tray

    Got in line at 8:55 and got inside by 8:58, then had everything in hand by 9:04. Super efficient. The spot blends Eastern European, French, Italian, and Middle Eastern influences, and you can tell in the variety. The bagels were great once heated up 9/10. Before heating they were a bit hard, but after they had a really nice texture and unique flavor. The giardiniera cream cheese wasn't my favorite though, a little too much going on compared to simpler cream cheeses 5/10. The banana bread au lait was sooo good 9.5/10. Really unique, more of a dessert drink, not too strong on coffee but still there. The s'mores croissant was almost perfect 9.6/10. Flaky, crispy on the outside, soft on the bottom, and great chocolate flavor without being too buttery. First time trying babka and I get the hype now 9/10! Kind of like a mix of cinnamon roll and bread. Even better warmed up. Service was amazing, the line moved fast and everyone was super friendly. The space is cute but seating is limited. Mostly outside by the window and a couple benches.

    Banana latte
    Natasha A.

    Came here on a Saturday morning around 9:30am. Me and my partner waited in line for about 15 minutes. There were about 20 people ahead of us and the line behind us grew a lot! I got the weekend breakfast sandwich with mortadella, egg, and a Parmesan crust. It was so good. Like incredibly good. I did not love the Parmesan because it was too salty but that's the point! I also got the vegan banana bread with chocolate chips, and my partner got a blueberry pastry. All was well done! For drinks I had a cold brew which was fine, and my partner had the banana latte, and said it was very good!

    Sami X.

    Been waiting to go to this award-winning bakery - surprisingly light traffic at 9am on a Friday. Got 2 savory pastries as well as the dubai pistachio croissant. The savory pastries were so fluffy and taste was on point, but the dubai pistachio croissant wasn't invoking the flavors I was familiar with - felt more like a chocolate croissant. The drinks were the absolute highlight of the menu - would go back for just buying their hot chocolate powder - so incredibly rich and decadent and maybe the best hot chocolate out there. The banana latte was also incredibly decadent, sweet, and not artificial-tasting at all . Both drinks are must-trys! Cute, small interior that will often times have a line crawling out the door. Side street or nearby neighborhood parking available.

    Banana au lait
    Leland L.

    Mindy's deserves all the praise it gets!! Seriously, from the second I stepped in the door I knew I would love it. There was a short line on a Saturday around 10:30 but it moved very quickly! They have their system down. There is nowhere to sit inside though, so you do have to be in and out and find a place to go to enjoy your pastries. Staff were so friendly!! I got the banana au lait and it was perfect, not too sweet and not too much banana. I tried the potato leek danish and the almond croissant. Both were soooo good! But was very impressed by the savory; it was so unique. Will definitely be back soon!

    Prakruthi C.

    This litter bakery in is such a find! The line is usually out the door but moves very quickly since there isn't any sit down. They have a wonderful selection of pastries, ranging from bagels, savory pastries, to sweet tarts and cookies. They also have lattes and hot chocolate! Wasn't able to get any drinks this time but will have to go back for it. The pastry was so flaky!

    Jesse P.

    I absolutely love coming to Mindy's Bakery. Their pastries are always delicious and I can't get enough of their drinks as well. I came here on a Thursday morning and it wasn't busy at all and it was quite nice being able to take my time to decide which pastry I wanted because usually on the weekends, there is always a long line. I ended up going with the Dubai Chocolate Croissant and it was delicious! I didn't really taste any pistachio but it was still really good. I also tried their seasonal grand au lait which was malted banana and it was SO good. I got it iced and I will definitely be back soon to get it again, it had such a nice banana flavor.

    Munzer Q.

    Among the many bakery options, try the Hot Cocoa which by the way won best in the USA according to a GMA judges... well it's pretty good. Always a line outside the door but moves fast. People

    Ashley W.

    This placed was popping up on my social media, so I wanted to give it a try. I tried the onion bialy ($6). It was okay. I would not get that again or recommend it. I could taste the caramelized onions, but nothing to write home about. I prefer pastries with stronger flavors or just more filling/flavor to bread ratio. I even tried heating it up! I tried a few bites of another savory pastry with salami, egg, pimento cheese, and chive. That one tasted like a fancy pizza. I think it's better than the biatly. Overall, a little disappointed. Maybe I tried the wrong things? I saw pretty mixed reviews on the banana coffee and their sweet pastries. We went on a Saturday morning about 1 hour after it opened, and we waited for 15 minutes (10 min outside the store), which was not as long as I was expecting.

    The bakery
    Dan H.

    Absolutely incredible! GOAT pastries, donuts, coffee creations and THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE in the UNITED STATES! There appears to always be a line stretching out the front door and somewhat down the street but it is very waitable and the people in line are always in a jovial mood! We've met some very interesting people en wait. We've gotten the Hot Choco and many of the sweets and everything is incredible but we just tried a couple of the Creamed Spinach & Taleggio Stromboli sandwich-ishes and they were crazy delicious! I mean like maybe the best lunch items we've ever eaten! The crust is perfectly crisp and they were warmed, some things that we did not expect that were wonderful surprises. This place blows me away!

    Iced malted banana grand au lait
    Tina L.

    Idk how Mindy's doesn't have a higher rating?? Everything was bussin fr. The Shirley's banana yum yum coffee cake is without a doubt the best coffee cake I've ever ingested. That cheesecake + hot fudge layer is chef's kiss. The entire cake is super moist, but adding these layers makes it even moister. A very unique coffee cake indeed. The vodka sauce bialy was great as well! Pro tip: heat it up in the air fryer. The breakfast sandwich was sooo good. Super rich flavors & love the runny egg in the middle. However, the egg whites were still kinda runny. But this is easily fixed by popping this bad boy in the air fryer for a couple mins. The iced malted banana grand au lait was amazing!! The banana bread flavor really comes through - there's even chunks of banana which added great flavor imo! Kinda dangerous this place is in walking distance from me lol.

    The goat.
    Mark B.

    Fantastic muffins, especially if you're hurt and old and tired... and work with freakin children. Great place in Chicago if you like pastries and baked goods. I suggest you go there. They're closed on Mondays and Tuesdays though.

    Gretchen M.

    Great neighborhood bakery to grab a dubai chocolate croissant and an earl gray tea on the way to Barnes & Noble!!

    Banana bread au lait
    Amanda P.

    Service was quick yet the staff makes the environment feel very friendly and warm! Came here on a Wednesday morning and there was no wait. We ordered the 2 Ham, Mustard, & Gruyère croissants, 1 marbled coffee cake, and 2 banana bread au laits. Our order was packed and ready immediately after we paid so service is really quick. Everything was pretty tasty and the flavors went well together, the only complaint is the mustard in the croissant. All the mustard was centered in one place so when I took a bite it was just all mustard and not enjoyable because it was so overpowering. I LOVED the banana bread au lait. The taste was spot on! The cold foam is really well balanced with the coffee and not too sweet.

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    Ask the Community - Mindy's Bakery

    Are there any vegan or vegetarian options?

    While it isn't their focus, there are plenty of vegetarian options. There are less vegan options but definitely a few!

    Any gluten free?

    I don't know

    Are they open for thanksgiving?

    No, unless they have updated this year

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    4.5(269 reviews)
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