Mindy's Bakery Chicago

Every now and then, you come across a new restaurant or bakery that completely exceeds all of your wildest expectations. You go into the experience with assumptions and predictions, and all of them are wrong in the best possible way. This was Mindy's Bakery for me. I am a huge sucker for pastries, especially savory ones. I had a day off and wanted to find a bakery that was doing something different but familiar. This was the only expectation Mindy's met. I tried a variety of pastries to get a good sense of the menu. Ham & Gruyere Croissant, Green Bean & Lima Mousseline Tart, Peach Kolaczky, and Kouign-Amann, to name a few. Every single item I purchased, every single bite down to the last crumb, left me speechless. Everything was seasoned and baked perfectly. The laminated doughs were all puffed and crisp. You could taste all the ingredients in the name of each item. The bottoms of everything were crisp and delicious. Everything was caramelized, never burned. This was a master class in baked goods. The attention to detail from presentation to texture to flavor was truly amazing. I can't remember the last time food made me feel so happy. This may be my favorite bakery in Chicago. Service was prompt and to the point. Communication was clear and concise. They churn out customers as there is often a line outside. This is a classic bakery, they have two bakes; one when they open and another around 10:30am. Both are slightly different. When something sells out, it is gone for the day. Plan accordingly and get here early to get your favorites. Please do not pass up an opportunity to try Mindy's. It is worth the hype and if you love pastries like I do, you will not be disappointed!

Worth a visit both for hot chocolate and bakery part. There might be some queue though. Get ready for the Minimum 10minutes waiting time at weekends. Almond croissant and their bagel(especially Black Russian) are my favs. Only cold version is available in the summer time. If the weather is sunny, eat by the window :)