Mindy's, Wicker Park
42 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/chicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
Mindy's draws praise for pastries, breakfast sandwiches and hot chocolate. Almond croissants have particular fans. Queues are a recurring concern: some visitors say they move quickly or are worth waiting through, while others would skip the wait. Price also draws criticism, and one diner regards the bakery as mainly a tourist draw.
Address
Mindy’s Bakery, 1623 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Breakfast sandwich, Almond croissant, Hot chocolate
- Best for
- Brunch
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/lemonlymandotcom12 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025
Lists Mindy's among recommended bakeries.
- Recommendsu/SingingElevators in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Gives Mindy's as a direct answer to the pastry request.
- Recommendsu/maiworld313 in r/chicagofood · May 2026variety
Says Mindy's has a good range of pastries that aren't laminated.
- Recommendsu/Otherwise_Surround99 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026wait time
Names Mindy's near Milwaukee and North and says the line moves fast.
- Recommendsu/TomCreanDied4OurSins in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025wait time
Loves this place and does not mind waiting in its lines.
- Recommendsu/strechout in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Prefers Mindy's breakfast sandwich for its unique flavors and textures.
- Recommendsu/sourdoughcultist in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Names Mindy's cake as a pick, hedging on whether they still offer it.
- Mixedu/Dial-M-for-Mediocre in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026wait time
Says the line has kept them away, though they may finally go.
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- Recommendsu/IBelongHere in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Calls Mindy's Bakery good, but cautions that a line should be expected.
- Recommendsu/evechalmers in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026wait time
Says the line moves at a decent pace.
- Recommendsu/usuallyhungover in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Recommends the tiramisu brownie.
- Mixedu/shouldajustsaid_yeah in r/chicagofood · May 2025wait time
Lives nearby and thinks Mindy's is great, but not worth the excessive line it always has.
- Recommendsu/Royal_Hippogriff in r/chicago · Oct 2026
Says they tried it and found it delicious, though not their top pick.
- Recommendsu/ragingcicada in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024taste
Lists Mindy's as a place with good pastries.
- Recommendsu/AloneExamination242 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Praises Mindy's breakfast sandwich as tasty though greasy.
- Recommendsu/ohhkaleyeah in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Recommends Mindy's hot chocolate.
- Recommendsu/Critical_Garbage_119 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025wait time
Considers the queue worthwhile despite finding the hot chocolate expensive.
- Recommendsu/Possible-Confidence6 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Offers Mindy's Bakery in Wicker Park in reply to the banana latte question.
- Recommendsu/SuperChicken1994 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Lists it among favorites in Wicker Park.
- Recommendsu/Umami_oomph in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Says the almond croissant at Mindy's is pretty great.
- Recommendsu/LaffertyDaniel32 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Had a standout banana chocolate iced drink there recently; warns of a long line and suggests weekday visits.
- Recommendsu/richqb in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Calls Mindy's pretty great and suggests hot chocolate with a few pastries.
- Recommendsu/beerburgerspizza in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025consistency
Says Mindy's has the pastry occasionally.
- Caveatu/SubcooledBoiling in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024wait time
Notes the queue is usually long when passing by and asks if it is worth waiting.
- Caveatu/cestmoi9 in r/chicagofood · May 2025value
Feels the Mindy's breakfast sandwich is not worth the price.
- Recommendsu/heat3check in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Includes Mindy's among the endorsed picks.
- Recommendsu/DistinctCow20 in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Lists Mindy's among personal favorites.
- Recommendsu/hotsauceandburrito in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024taste
Says they love Mindy's almond croissants too.
- Mixedu/1koolspud in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024portion
Big fan of Mindy's savory croissants, but thinks they are overloaded with filling.
- Mixedu/Zestyclose_Floor534 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024wait time
Says the opening-time wait was not terrible and calls it worth it if someone else queues.
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