Mindy’s Bakery
Matthew · 110 Google reviewsMindy’s Bakery — well-regarded bakery in Wicker Park. Old-school in the best sense, with zero pretense. Not your typical menu, in a good way, and no long waits. "Everything here was delicious, and the service is phenomenal" — Matthew
What 2,099 diners keep saying
What 2,099 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Basterebbe solo il profumo di questo posto incredibile per farvi dare cinque stelle. Perché c'è veramente la sensazione di entrare nella cucina della nonna.”
“Mindy's Bakery sits at the triangle corner of Milwaukee, North, and Damen in Wicker Park, and on any given morning there's a line snaking out the door that tells you something before you even smell the place. Then you get close enough to catch the smell, and the line starts making complete sense. Mindy Segal is a James Beard Award-winning pastry chef, and this bakery is her full creative attention on display every single day. The cinnamon roll was the first thing we grabbed, thick and gooey and enormous, with a spiral that ran deep into the center and a glaze that pooled at the bottom of the container. It had that slight chew that separates a great cinnamon roll from every other one you've had. We also got an almond croissant, which was properly laminated with a crispy, shatteringly flaky exterior and a soft, almond-cream center that was rich without being sweet to the point of distraction. The real surprise was the banana bread, which a few people ahead of us in line seemed to have come specifically for, moist and dense with actual banana chunks through it and what tasted like a subtle cream cheese swirl that nobody mentioned but everyone noticed. A cheddar bomb, basically a savory scone with a cheddar pull to it, rounded out our order and was the right thing to have last after all the sweetness. The staff moved through a long line with genuine warmth and a kind of practiced efficiency that made the whole thing feel effortless. Go early, some items sell out, and don't make the mistake of only getting one thing.”
“One of the best bakery shops I’ve ever been to. The breakfast sandwich was amazing… 100% worth the wait. My local expert tip would be to go during the week, around 9-10am for the shortest line.”
“Very delicious bakery that’s been on my bucket list for a while. I tried the sticky bun and the Raspberry crumble bar. Both were great but the Raspberry bar was spectacular. Will have to come back and try other things. No seating by the way.”
“Well worth the wait. The staff was helpful, the food was delicious! Especially impressed by the gluten free options .”
“My friend and I decided to givd Mindy a quick visit on a warm Wednesday morning in Chicago. We got a couple pastries and the infamous malted banana drink and it's absolutely yummy! We would definitely come back just for the drinks itself.”
“Great pastries and a super friendly staff My favorites are the donuts (hot fudge + salted caramel) Love the bagels there with the chive/ pesto cream cheese Also a big fan of the raspberry rugelach Can’t forget to mention the breakfast sandwich with the egg in the middle, or the ham and cheese croissant which is my favorite savory item. During the colder months the hot chocolate is amazing and they also serve chicken pot pies on occasion which are a real game changed.”
“I absolutely love coming to Mindy’s Bakery! Their pastries are always delicious, and I can’t get enough of their drinks. I stopped by on a Thursday morning, and it was pleasantly quiet, perfect for taking my time deciding which pastry to try, since weekends are usually packed with long lines. I went with the Dubai Chocolate Croissant, and it was fantastic! I didn’t really taste the pistachio, but it was still incredibly good. I also tried their seasonal Grand Au Lait, which was malted banana, and it was SO good. I got it iced, and the banana flavor was perfect. I’ll definitely be coming back soon to get it again.”
“A great specialty bakery by a legendary force in the area. Go in the morning and you'll have the shortest line. You walk in for bagels and you find three other things to buy”
“Been wanting to come here for a min. Line is always out the door. They sell out of food/drink items so keep that in mind. I had the funfetti snickerdoodle and a chocolate au lait and they were both delicious.”
“I’ve had baguettes in Paris, bagels in New York, alfajors in Buenos Aires, and churros in Spain. I’ve even had danishes in Denmark (AND Vienna, where viennoiserie is actually from). Mindy’s goes pound for pound with any bakery anywhere. They have RANGE. They can do salty, and they can do sweet. They have creative offerings you won’t see anywhere else — coffee, bread, pastries, you name it! The only reason I would tell you not to go here, is so that the line will be shorter when I arrive.”
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