"Chicago baking queen Mindy Segal made her many fans nervous in 2020 when she closed Hot Chocolate, her adored Bucktown restaurant, after 15 years. But those fears have since been more than assuaged with her follow-up spot, Mindy’s Bakery, where patrons form long lines for her bagels, doughnuts, and laminated pastries. Segal also features a rotating lineup of specials, which can include treats like six-inch strawberry and rhubarb pies." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
