Bombobar (832 W. Randolph, Chicago, 60607) is easy to miss. It is hidden between two restaurants and only uses a small walk-up window to run business. With only a few chairs sitting around it, and small brand on the brick wall, it looks extremely similar to any trendy Chicago cafe. Nevertheless, Bombobar’s unique menu and extravagant presentation make the trip impossible to forget.

Bombobar specializes in Bombolonis, or holeless Italian doughnuts. What makes their donuts so special, and photogenic I might add, is the inviting “squeeze me” bottles they stick on top of the donut filled with topping of your choice. Some of the filling options are Nutella cream, salted caramel, peanut butter fudge, mixed berry, and cinnamon apple. The small squeeze bottles are not only unique, but hold a practical function as well. Whether you like a lot of filling, a little filling, or somewhere in the middle, these self-serve bottles are perfect.

I decided to try the Nutella cream and salted caramel Bomboloni ($3.50 each) and was left wanting to try more. The Bomboloni was light, fluffy, and covered in sugar. It would be incomplete, though, without the filling. The Nutella filling accented the donut well, but the salted caramel sauce was a dessert in itself. The saltiness cut the sweetness of the caramel, something the Nutella doughnut was lacking. All in all, my experience with the Bombolonis was a success.

Bombobar offers much more than its signature Bombolinis as well. Coffee and tea, homemade gelato, hot chocolates and ciders, and even sandwiches are also on the menu. After seeing countless people walk away with it, I decided I had to try one of their specialty hot chocolates, or as they call it “Hotter Chocolate”. I grabbed my s’mores hot chocolate ($9) from the window and was awestruck. The cup overflowed with a mountain of toasted, marshmallow fluff, on the side of the cup was a large, chocolate biscotti and a smaller cinnamon donut and chocolate sprinkles covered the top. After a few sips, though, I realized it looked much better than it tasted. The hot chocolate was overpoweringly sweet, and the marshmallow fluff only added to the sweetness.

I ordered a regular hot chocolate ($5) along with the specialty, and found that this cheaper, less extravagant drink tasted much better. Even though it might not be as instagram worthy, I would recommend skipping the specialty hot chocolates and keep it classic.

As I mentioned before, there is no inside to Bombobar. There is only a walk-up window and a couple small tables. I was initially nervous that it would be too cold to enjoy my meal, but even with the below 40 weather, the heating lamps kept my experience delightful. If you really hate the cold, though, I would wait until the spring or summer to make the trip.

Bombobar is a unique, hidden eatery that has perfected the bomboloni. Their S’mores hot chocolate was a bit of a disappointment, but they nailed the bombolonis. If you’re ever in the city looking for a sweet fix, head to Bombobar.