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Bittersweet Pastry Shop - Classic desserts & custom cakes
Add happiness to each day with fine pastry, custom cakes and comforting, savory fare. Made by hand, from scratch, with love.
Afternoon Tea at Bittersweet
Experience the timeless tradition of afternoon tea at Bittersweet.
Book today for our next seating, Sunday, September 8 at 4pm
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.
Weddings
Learn more about what makes a Bittersweet wedding cake so special (hint: it's the incredibly delicious taste)
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Events & Features
August Cake of the Month - Cookies & Cream
Layers of ultra-moist fudge cake sandwiched with vanilla cream and crushed Oreo bits, finished in vanilla buttercream and a chocolate drip glaze.
Cubs Baseball Cookies
It's Cubs season! Stop by on your way to Wrigley for our signature Cubs Baseball cookie!
Cafe Features
Quiche
Quiche Lorraine or Roasted Asparagus
Soup of the Day
Tuesday: Roasted Corn & Tomato
Wednesday: Carrot Dill
Thursday: Cauliflower Cheddar
Friday: Potato Spinach
Saturday: Tomato Lemon
Sunday: Cream of Celery
Chilled Soup Special Daily - Ask Your Server for Options
Sandwiches
Bacon, Avocado & Tomato Crisp bacon, creamy avocados & ripe tomatoes with chipotle mayonnaise on housemade cornmeal bread
Tuna Melt Tuna salad with white cheddar, tomatoes, celery and cornichons grilled on housemade Italian bread
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Location & Hours
1114 west belmont avenue
chicago, illinois 60657
773 929 1100
Tuesday - Friday 7am – 7pm
Saturday 8am – 7pm
Sunday 8am – 6pm
Monday closed