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Bittersweet Pastry Shop Bittersweet is Chicago's premier European-style pastry shop and café, serving extraordinary confections and cakes. Shipping Nationwide on
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Bittersweet is Chicago's premier European-style pastry shop and café, serving extraordinary confections and custom cakes for every occasion. Founded in 1992 by award-winning pastry chef Judy Contino, Bittersweet offers fine pastry, lunch and desserts in a beautiful, welcoming café.

Did someone say cocktail? We did! Come enjoy our happy hour everyday 5-7pm at our Lakeview location! 🍷
10/08/2026

Did someone say cocktail? We did! Come enjoy our happy hour everyday 5-7pm at our Lakeview location! 🍷

EXCITING NEWS!Starting today our full Menu will be available all day at our Lakeview location! Come and enjoy all of del...
10/06/2026

EXCITING NEWS!

Starting today our full Menu will be available all day at our Lakeview location!

Come and enjoy all of delicious sandwiches, salads and breakfast all day!

🍁 New Fall Drinks Menu just dropped 🍁 Come enjoy a delicious hot mug with the perfectly baked croissants 🥐 We are so exc...
10/06/2026

🍁 New Fall Drinks Menu just dropped 🍁

Come enjoy a delicious hot mug with the perfectly baked croissants 🥐

We are so excited for fall weather, Pumpkin spiced everything, and our signature Hot Chocolate that’s to die for!

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NEW MENU ITEM !!Introducing our new delicious Crème Brûlée Waffles!! 🧇 Home-made waffle 🧇 House-made Vanilla Crème Brûlé...
10/05/2026

NEW MENU ITEM !!

Introducing our new delicious Crème Brûlée Waffles!!
🧇 Home-made waffle
🧇 House-made Vanilla Crème Brûlée
🧇 House Mixed Berry sauce
🧇 Fresh Fruit

You can’t go wrong with this mouth-watering breakfast! Only available at our Lakeview location!

This isn’t our usual content but this person just stole one of our vehicles from the bakery.If anyone recognizes him ple...
09/29/2026

This isn’t our usual content but this person just stole one of our vehicles from the bakery.

If anyone recognizes him please get in touch! Lakeview East

09/13/2026

Available in the Lakeview shop today: classic apple bistro tart and flourless chocolate soufflé - stop or preorder

The sweetest Lamb Cake ever is back at Bittersweet! An Easter tradition that is not to be missed.Pre-order for pickup at...
03/31/2026

The sweetest Lamb Cake ever is back at Bittersweet! An Easter tradition that is not to be missed.

Pre-order for pickup at any of our three locations - Belmont, West Loop and Pilsen.

Our newest pastry — the Kouign Amann makes a stunning debut this weekend. Grab one this weekend before they sell out at ...
11/07/2025

Our newest pastry — the Kouign Amann makes a stunning debut this weekend. Grab one this weekend before they sell out at all three locations!

09/02/2025

Our guests have been absolutely lovely. We are soooo excited to be open at last in West Loop!

850 W Monroe
M-F 7-7
S-S 8-7

Cakes, sandwiches, and online ordering coming soooooo soon!

We are open in West Loop!850 W MonroeM-F 7am- 7pm, S-S 8am- 7pm
08/28/2025

We are open in West Loop!
850 W Monroe

M-F 7am- 7pm, S-S 8am- 7pm

Address

1114 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm
Sunday 7am - 2pm

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