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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.
Happy Thanksgiving
Add the finishing touch to your holiday table with classic pies, signature desserts, morning pastries and savory delights
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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.
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
Afternoon Tea at Bittersweet
Experience the timeless tradition of afternoon tea at Bittersweet. Book today for our next seating, Sunday, December 15th at 4pm
November Cake of the Month - Hazelnut Milk Chocolate
Hazelnut cake layered with milk chocolate mousse, finished in hazelnut buttercream and a dark chocolate glaze
Cafe Features
Quiche
Prosciutto Parmesan or Sautéed Mushroom
Soup of the Day
Tuesday: Carrot Dill
Wednesday: Tomato Lemon
Thursday: Potato Arugula
Friday: Cream of Parsnip
Saturday: Cream of Celery
Sunday: Butternut Squash
Sandwiches
Smoked Ham and Salami Provolone, giardiniera, tomatoes, tapenade, shredded romaine and basil in red wine vinaigrette on our housemade focaccia roll
Grilled Apple & Cheddar Sharp cheddar cheese and crisp granny smith apple slices with walnut Dijon mustard on our housemade Italian sandwich loaf
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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