WELCOME
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.
EASTER PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED
But don't panic!
We will have lots of options for you if you stop by Friday, April 19 or Saturday, April 20.
We will be closed Easter Sunday, April 21st.
happy easter!
Bring home the best of Easter with everything you need for a beautiful springtime celebration.
View the Easter menu
From the Cookie Room
celebrate passover
Complete your Passover feast with our signature flourless desserts, chocolate-dipped matzo, coconut macaroons and more...
Events & Features
Winter is here
Winter returns April 14th with the Game of Thrones final season premier and these cupcakes are ready for your watch party!
April Cake of the MOnth
Mandarin Meringue Mousse Cake - Vanilla cake, layered with mandarin mousse and toasted meringue bits, finished with vanilla buttercream.
Cubs Baseball Cookies
It's Cubs season! Stop by on your way to Wrigley for our signature Cubs Baseball cookie!
Weddings
Learn more about what makes a Bittersweet wedding cake so special (hint: it's the incredibly delicious taste)
Learn More
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.
Cafe Features
Quiche
Roasted Asparagus or Quiche Lorraine
Soup of the Day
Tuesday: Cream of Celery
Wednesday: Potato Spinach
Thursday: Cumin-Roasted Cauliflower
Friday: Carrot Dill
or Clam Chowder
Saturday: Spring Pea & Mint
Sunday: Closed – Happy Easter!
Sandwiches
Bacon Avocado & Tomato Crisp bacon, creamy avocados and ripe tomatoes with chipotle mayonnaise on our housemade cornmeal bread
Smoked Salmon Club Norwegian smoked salmon, avocado, tomato, romaine lettuce and lemon dill aioli layered on our toasted cornmeal 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