Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe

“We chose Bittersweet as the bakery for our wedding cake.”

We chose Bittersweet as the bakery for our wedding cake! We had an intimate wedding only 30 guests, and bittersweet brought our vision of a small cake with vintage piping to life! It was equally gorgeous and delicious! We worked with Samuel for design and flavor selection. He was very kind, helpful, and easy to work with. 10 out 10 experience!

Serena McDonald

Feb 2026

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Bittersweet Bakery on multiple occasions primarily for their...”

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Bittersweet Bakery on multiple occasions primarily for their incredibly artistic wedding cakes and sweets, and they always deliver amazing results. Their team is talented and reliable, bringing the couple’s vision to life beautifully. The treats are as stunning as they are delicious, and they’re a joy to collaborate with. We always look forward to working with them again!

Joan Cinquegrani

Dec 2025

“We had the best experience with this bakery from start to finish for our wedding cake.”

We had the best experience with this bakery from start to finish for our wedding cake. Our tasting was incredible. Every option was so flavorful, moist, and unique that choosing just one was the hardest part! They brought our vision to life with a stunning cutting cake that matched our inspo photos and color scheme perfectly. We ended up choosing a coconut cake with milk chocolate frosting, and it was truly unforgettable. It was so moist and delicious that we happily ate the leftovers for a full week. It was just as good on the last bite as it was on our wedding day. Beyond being talented, the team was warm, professional, and so easy to work with. We’ll definitely be back as regular customers, not just for cakes. Highly recommend!

Gabrielle W.

Nov 2025

“I placed an order for delivery — and oh boy, did you deliver.”

I placed an order for delivery — and oh boy, did you deliver! My very poorly planned surprise almost didn’t make it to the recipient, but your efforts went above and beyond my expectations. It wasn’t your fault she wasn’t home, yet you made sure the package was safely left at her door. In the end, my friend received the package — and your out-of-this-world baked goods! Because of your goodies, her worries melted away for a while. Thank you for turning my last-minute surprise into something truly special.

Kasia Goldberg

Nov 2025

“We wanted a local Chicago bakery, and Bittersweet was everything we hoped for.”

We wanted a local Chicago bakery, and Bittersweet was everything we hoped for. Samuel made the entire process—from tasting to delivery—so easy and personal. We even chose his favorite flavors, which ended up being ours too! The cake was gorgeous, delicious, and will forever remind us of our special day. We can’t wait to return for more sweet treats.

Alexis Williams

Sep 2025

“My first visit here after walking by on the other side of the street for the last year.”

My first visit here after walking by on the other side of the street for the last year. I was not disappointed with the selection offered even with me showing up later in the afternoon. The coffee was fantastic and the raspberry ganache tart was everything I had hoped for.

Brian Kollig

Aug 2025

“Bittersweet did an incredible job with our wedding cake last summer.”

Bittersweet did an incredible job with our wedding cake last summer! Samuel and the team was wonderful to work with. The tasting kit was fun and the flavors were all so good. We also got a beautiful cake for our 1st anniversary complimentary which was really sweet. Highly recommend Bittersweet for all of your special occasions! ❤️

Melissa

Jul 2025

“What a cute little bakery and cafe.”

What a cute little bakery and cafe. Decorated so cute inside and their plates were adorable. We had a chocolate croissant and iced coffees. I got their vanilla bean latte iced they make their vanilla bean in house!

Samantha Lo

Jun 2025

“We did wedding cake tastings with multiple bakeries, but Bittersweet’s quality blew the competition out of the water.”

We did wedding cake tastings with multiple bakeries, but Bittersweet’s quality blew the competition out of the water. All of the cakes, frostings, and fillings we tried were delicious, and the ones we chose for our cake came together perfectly! The cake was decorated beautifully and tasted amazing. If you want a custom cake that’s a step above the rest, look no further than Bittersweet.

Kathy Kethdy

Jun 2025

“Lovely atmosphere.”

Lovely atmosphere. Mango layer sheet pastry it’s delicious!!! Stunning texture very fresh crispy and the right amount of sweetness.

AET (manzana38)

Jun 2025

“Stopped here on a Thursday evening for something sweet.”

Stopped here on a Thursday evening for something sweet. I ordered a double chocolate fudge brownie that was amazing, and their signature hot chocolate. The serving size for the hot chocolate was very generous and it was really tasty. I also ordered some bakery items to go - croissants with the esquites filling (delicious, plus they were BOGO that evening so I got one free), and some bread. Service was great, I will definitely be back to try out more stuff!

AM

Apr 2025

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I usually hesitate to give 5 stars after trying just two pastries, but when they’re *this*...”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I usually hesitate to give 5 stars after trying just two pastries, but when they’re *this* good—and when so many bakeries fail to deliver truly unique, flavorful creations—I have no reservations. This place gets it right. I had the **Ube White Chocolate Croissant** (the chef’s special) and the **Sour Cherry Clafoutis**, and both were nothing short of spectacular. Flaky, rich, perfectly balanced—pure heaven in pastry form. The coffee? Solid. The vibe? Cozy and charming. The only catch? These beauties sell out fast, so either get there early or order ahead unless you enjoy the heartbreak of missing out. Highly recommend.

Manja Petrov

Mar 2025