WELCOME
Bittersweet Pastry Shop - Classic desserts & custom cakes
Enhance the celebration of each day with European-inspired pastry, custom cakes and savory fare
celebrate easter
Bring home the best of Easter with everything you need for a beautiful springtime celebration.
View the Easter menu
Weddings
Learn more about what makes a Bittersweet wedding cake so special (hint: it's the incredibly delicious taste)
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SIGNATURE CAKES
Bittersweet’s Signature Cakes feature our chef-created combinations of cake, filling and finish for the perfect flavor and texture. Signature cakes include a personalized inscription and one of our best-loved decorations for a cake that looks as wonderful as it tastes.
SIGNATURE DESSERTS
For a dinner party or to celebrate every day, choose from our selection of classic desserts created by award-winning pastry chef Judy Contino and chef Mindy Gohr.
Custom Cakes
Your celebration deserves a spectacular cake that tastes just as wonderful as it looks.
Afternoon tea at bittersweet
Experience the timeless tradition of afternoon tea at Bittersweet.
Book today for our seating on Sunday, April 7 at 4:00 PM
Cafe Features
Quiche
Potato Cheddar or Quiche Lorraine
Soup of the Day
Tuesday: Carrot Ginger
Wednesday: Cream of Celery
Thursday: Roasted Garlic, Rosemary & Potato
Friday: Carrot Dill or Clam Chowder
Saturday: Tomato Lemon
Sunday: Corn Chowder
Sandwiches
Smoked Ham & Salami Provolone, giardiniera, tomatoes, tapenade, shredded romaine and basil in red wine vinagrette on our housemade focaccia
Tuna Melt Tuna salad with white cheddar, tomatoes, celery and cornichons on housemade marble rye bread
Location & Hours
1114 west belmont avenue
chicago, illinois 60657
773 929 1100
Tuesday - Friday 7am – 7pm
Saturday 8am – 7pm
Sunday 8am – 6pm
Monday closed