Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
Michelle Cases · 152 Google reviewsBittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe — reliable bakery in Lakeview. Nothing about this place is trying to impress you, and that's the point. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. [$$, patio]
What 518 diners keep saying
What 518 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“We almost didn't come in bc of the lower rating but we are so glad we did! Nitpicking about cakes and delivery seem to be the negatives mostly so don't let that deter you!! Cinnamon roll was delish and we had a breakfast burrito that was delightfully yummy.”
“Tasty coffee, cute classic interior design. Avocado toast is delicious.”
“We worked with Samuel to create our wedding cake and it turned out INCREDIBLE! I cannot say enough great things about Bittersweet Pastry. They were partnered with our venue, so we only paid a minimal additional fee for the fancy Lambeth design, and we got to select two flavors: Fudge Cake + Dark Chocolate Mousse + Raspberry Preserves and Coconut Cake + Passionfruit Curd. We also ended up adding a small sweets table and all the petits fours were delicious. They will even re-make the top layer of your wedding cake for your one year anniversary, so no need to dig it out of your freezer and hope for the best! We would highly recommend Bittersweet for your wedding or cake-requiring occasion.”
“super cute cafe with a lot of delicious looking goods. i only got a latte for my first visit. it was delicious. i look forward to coming back to try some of their baked goods next”
“I enjoyed their avocado toast, the pickles went well with the avocado and cheese. Their latte was on the sweet side, but still delicious. Service was extremely friendly.”
“Loved how many options there were to choose from. I ended up getting the ham and cheese croissant and would definitely recommend. Cute vibes.”
“Absolutely love this place!!! My go to is always the cinnamon bun and an iced latte. It’s always sunny during the day so it’s the perfect place to relax and read a book. I also recently ordered the vintage heart cake for my best friend’s birthday and it turned out so cute.”
“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!”
“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!”
“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!”
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