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Bittersweet Pastry Shop

Bittersweet Pastry Shop, located on W Belmont Avenue, is a premier European-style pastry shop and café in Chicago founded by award-winning pastry chef Judy Contino in 1992. The restaurant offers fine pastries, lunch, and desserts amidst a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere for every occasion.
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Recent social media posts

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.

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!

08/28/2025

We are open in West Loop!
850 W Monroe

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

08/19/2025

Bittersweet is how many years old?? Old enough you probably don’t remember the ultimate chocolate on chocolate on chocolate cake. What do you think, should we bring it back?

08/11/2025

A sweet centerpiece for a beautiful beginning... 💕
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNDseGvRg0Q/

06/09/2025

You’re not ready for this tea…

From the master of drama himself, Chef brings you an afternoon like no other, where Bittersweet’s fine china and white linen meets his outrageous flavors and culinary audacity. Don’t miss your chance to sip and savor this one-of-a-kind experience.

05/30/2025

Bittersweet is growing fast. And we’re looking for the next generation of cake designers.

Tag a friend who is interested and get a cake on us.

04/19/2025

Easter is here! And if you haven’t ordered the cutest, sweetest lamb cake ever we have a few left in the shop for pickup today. Order from our same day site BittersweetSameDay.com

They’ll go super fast so don’t wait!

03/30/2025

Has anyone told you today that you’re cute? As cute as this mini coconut cream pie? We’ve been obsessing over every detail from the texture of the cream to the handmade pie shell. It also has a layer of caramel for a bit of extra sweetness — just like you.

03/29/2025

Gather your peeps! The Easter menu is here and it’s ridiculously cute.

02/04/2025

Love from Paris💋 we adore this sweet cake and cookies featuring iconic and charming details perfect for Valentines Day! Preorders are open but quantities are limited - don’t delay!

Address

1114 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657

To get to W Belmont Avenue in Chicago, you can take the Red Line or Brown Line of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and stop at the Belmont Station. From there, walk east on Belmont Avenue until you reach your destination.

If you prefer to drive, you can take Lake Shore Drive and exit at Belmont Avenue. Continue west on Belmont Avenue until you find parking nearby. Alternatively, there are paid parking lots and garages located along W Belmont Avenue that offer hourly and daily rates.

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.bittersweetpastry.com/, https://www.goldbelly.com/restaurants/bittersweet-pastry-shop?ref=gs%2F%3Futm_source%

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What people say

Bittersweet Pastry Shop is a must-visit destination for anyone with a sweet tooth in Chicago. Founded in 1992 by award-winning pastry chef Judy Contino, this European-style bakery and café offers an exceptional selection of fine pastries, desserts, and custom cakes for every occasion. The beautiful and welcoming café is the perfect place to indulge in a delicious lunch or treat yourself to one of their extraordinary confections. Bittersweet's Coconut Passion Fruit cake is a seasonal favorite that should not be missed. In addition to their delectable offerings, Bittersweet also offers unique experiences like Mother's Day tea and the opportunity to become part of their premier pastry shop team. Don't miss out on the chance to visit this gem on W Belmont Avenue!

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