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Mindy's Hot Chocolate

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Dessert Shop, Breakfast Spot, and American Restaurant$$$$

Bucktown, Chicago

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EaterMay 6, 2016
While the savory food and the drinks are very good, the sweets and the hot chocolates are predictably not to be missed from an owner with a James Beard award for best pastry chef. Read more
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EaterJanuary 12, 2017
If you've got "Hot Chocolate" in your name, it better be good. There's nine varieties of hot chocolate, which all include giant house made marshmallows that would make Stay Puft™ envious. Read more
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EaterAugust 30, 2016
For brunch Mindy kicks it into overdrive and delivers an assortment of sweet and savory dishes, ranging from buttermilk blueberry pancakes to brisket hash and a breakfast banh mi. Read more
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Bitches Who Brunch ManagerDecember 8, 2015
Voted Best Winter Brunch: Mindy’s Hot Chocolate in Bucktown is our favorite spot for a cozy brunch. The reason may be obvious, but we can’t describe enough how amazing the hot chocolate truly is. Read more
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ChicagoistJune 23, 2015
The burrata is a light, summery cheese dish that changes frequently. One recent option: unfiltered EVOO drizzled atop the fresh cheese, and topped with a slice of sourdough soaked in tomato. Read more
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EaterMarch 17, 2016
Mindy's Hot Chocolate now offers a line of gourmet pot brownies! These chocolate brittle bars infused with a little marijuana and granola bites are absolutely delicious and can help with chronic pain. Read more
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Yagmur KJuly 27, 2016
Chocolate pavé was delicious, we splitted the Mexican Hot Chocolate and even the split was HUGE. It was a bit too sweet for me even with the cayenne(but of course, still very delicious)
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LAMIAOctober 29, 2018
Tried the coffee frozen nought dessert, looks messy but taste really good. They change the menu always and I like how they come up with new and unique desserts
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MorselNovember 13, 2014
Try the Blueberry Scones from this bakery. These scones are like a short dough and a biscuit in one. They use lavender sugar, which gives the scone a beautiful blueberry-colored top. Read more
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MorselNovember 13, 2014
When a pastry chef makes ratatouille, it's surprisingly good. It's part of the Farmer's Breakfast on the menu, where they showcase something from the Farmer's Market on Saturday before brunch begins. Read more
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Anamaria HernandezSeptember 15, 2014
Save room for dessert. Order the hamburger: cut it in half, eat half and save the second half for later. Then order some hot chocolate. Special mentions goes to the peach cobbler.
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Noah WeissFebruary 27, 2015
This is the best hot chocolate I've ever had. Yes, it's an absurd $7, but it's so big and rich you better be splitting it.
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AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
There are bacon chocolate cookies and brioche donuts with fudge sauce and coffee cocoa nib ice cream. If you can add chocolate to it, Mindy Segal does it. Read more
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ThrillistMay 20, 2014
Mindy's Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with chocolate chips, homemade cookie dough, chunks of salty, smoky Gunthorp Farms bacon, and the whole thing is cooked in bacon grease. Get one, ASAP. Read more
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Ebrahim BandookwalaNovember 7, 2015
Is 8$ a cup ! So i wouldn't go there everyday .. but the rick chocolate was def a must try! I got the Mexican with cayenne .. it wasnt to overpowering and tasted fantastico! :-)
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Serious EatsMay 2, 2013
Where to begin? The desserts are stunning, but don't forget the savory side of the menu. Of course, you could also just get a cup of the restaurant's namesake dish.
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Time Out ChicagoMarch 2, 2012
We recommend the salads (egg and tuna, both richer and more delicious than any version you’ve had), but only if you start with the incomparable brunch breads—a selection of coffee cake, croissants. Read more
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PureWowJune 7, 2017
The gooey chocolate morsels are made with burned sugar And they fly off the shelf, which is really saying something considering the other treats offered at this dessert mecca. Read more
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Chicago TribuneJanuary 12, 2017
Indulgent doesn't begin to describe the otherworldly cheesiness of the mac and cheese. The kitchen melts American, cheddar and Gruyere down to a potent and molten liquid that dominates each bite. Read more
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Carly SMarch 25, 2016
Big fan of every meal I've had here. Even bigger fan of popping in after dinner for desert and a half and half (espresso and hot chocolate)
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CollegeFashionistaJanuary 14, 2014
Dinner and/or Dessert at Mindy's Hot Chocolate because they have great cheeseburger and creative desserts. The location is also in Wicker and close to a few bars if you want the night to keep going.
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Linda FelterNovember 6, 2015
Stopped in for dessert at the bar, the date-banana sandwich was amazing. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!
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BlackBook MagazineDecember 4, 2012
House-ground Heartland beef, organic bacon and Carr Valley 6-year aged cheddar on garlic toasted bun, plus big slices of in-house dill pickles that were pickled in-house. Optional fried farm egg. Read more
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Time Out ChicagoMarch 20, 2013
The house-ground Heartland beef burger arrives expertly cooked, christened with a cross of crispy bacon and a melting slice of aged cheddar tucked under a toasted garlic bun. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi
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Michelle LeeAugust 26, 2013
The scallops were amazing - perfectly seared and super juicy! The corn grits and arugula really complemented them well too.
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Carly KleinDecember 28, 2014
The Brussels leaf salad was melt in your mouth delicious. The burger was amazing and the Mexican hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows!
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Jackie KleinMay 21, 2019
Savory food is solid, but the pastries and hot/iced chocolates are what dreams are made of
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Dan RouseOctober 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
I've never had eggplant Parmesan before, I've always been skeptical. I tried it here and it's to die for. The sauce and cheese are amazing.
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CarolApril 9, 2015
The burger was all right, nothing special. Definitely get the Baked Alaska Bar dessert. Truly the best dessert I've ever had.
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Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 11, 2012
There are seven varieties of hot chocolate, ranging from light (milk chocolate) to medium (with caramel) to dark, and including twists like Black and Tan, which is part hot chocolate, part hot fudge. Read more
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Chefs FeedMay 5, 2016
"I love the burger from Hot Chocolate. The cheese, the egg, the bun—it's all so great."- Charlie Mckenna Read more
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Smith PowellJune 21, 2013
We've been here before for brunch. First visit at dinner. Loved the burger and sitting by the open front watching folks go by. Delightful evening.
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Chicago TribuneAugust 30, 2016
Whether you go for one of the decadent desserts or something from the underrated savory menu, you're in for a treat. Read more
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Abril VelaSeptember 2, 2015
The old fashioned hot chocolate is to die for. It's great for anyone who prefers their hot chocolate on the sweeter side.
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The FeastJune 9, 2011
Mindy Segal might be known for her pastries, but Hot Chocolate manages to provide an above-average, proper meal before the sugar coma. Don't miss burger, which some argue is the best in Chicago.
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Reema RSSeptember 1, 2016
The BEST Hot Chocolate! I tried couple of their varieties and they are all amazing!! Brunch is great! 😋
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Kaitlin BrooksNovember 29, 2014
It was so good! The lobster pasta was awesome and the Mexican hot chocolate was amazing
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Cyndie TJanuary 5, 2016
I always make it a point to stop here when in chi town for the best mac and cheese ever!
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Michael HaaralaOctober 17, 2016
I don't usually pay $11 for a non-alcoholic drink, but when I do, it's for the Old Fashioned hot chocolate. Rich and delicious!
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Art MedinaDecember 22, 2014
The Mexican Hot Chocolate which is the traditional Abuelita brand that you get at markets but they add cinnamon which takes to a whole new level.
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ben mMarch 11, 2015
Great burger and chilaquiles, but save room for a Mexican hot chocolate!
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Todd KunaMarch 14, 2020
Still solid brunch after all of these years. The ham and beans hash was delicious
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Time Out ChicagoNovember 2, 2011
Don’t let the name fool you—it’s not just desserts here; the seasonal, savory menu is just as tempting. Chef Mindy Segal is a stickler for seasonality, so expect an ever-changing assortment of dishes. Read more
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Chicago magazineApril 16, 2012
Seek out the Plapp Farm grits with Laughing Bird Caribbean white shrimp with red onion and mushrooms; avoid the olive-oil-poached tuna melt with wild capers and Havarti. Read more
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Yvonne HerreraJuly 14, 2017
Loved it! Great tasting chocolate. The portions, for the prices on a dessert though, Way off.
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MonicaSeptember 14, 2013
Crabcake burger with some pumpkik beer to wash it down was delicious as well as the mint chocolate ice cream for dessert.
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AlisonMarch 17, 2011
For dinner, try the shrimp and grits, burger or brussel sprouts. Best bread pudding ever, and of course try any hot chocolate. Late Sunday night, pastries are half off!
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Casey TygrettOctober 14, 2012
Oh good heavens the pumpkin hot chocolate is worth the wait. Brunch hash, the grits...pretty much everything is delectable.
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Hanan AbdisubhanAugust 23, 2015
Amazing customer service. Wait staff was especially courteous and thoughtful.
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Aishwarya SharmaMarch 11, 2016
No food. Dived straight into desserts. Peanut butter cup was amazing. Loved their coffee too.
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