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Bittersweet Pastry Shop has been creating fresh sweets, pastries and wedding cakes in the Chicago area for over 30 years. This premier European-style pastry shop and café was founded in 1992 by award-winning pastry chef Judy Contino and offers some of the finest delectable desserts in Chicago. Whether you desire a signature wedding cake or a beautifully designed sweet table, Bittersweet Pastry Shop offers a wide selection of delicate designs that will impress your wedding guests.

Services Offered
This pastry shop provides sweets tables, desserts, cupcakes and signature wedding cakes in a variety of exceptional flavors, fillings and finishes for weddings and other special occasions. Their culinary specialists will help you choose the ideal desserts for your wedding. Event services offered include the following:

  • Consultations
  • Delivery
  • Private tastings
  • Dessert buffet
  • Groom’s cake
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding cakes with buttercream frosting (per slice, without tax)?

$8

What is the starting price for fondant wedding cakes (per slice, without tax)?

$9

What is the starting price for cupcakes (per cupcake, without tax)?

$3.50

What types of desserts do you provide?

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Cupcakes
Dessert Buffet
Groom's Cake
Pastries

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Delivery
Tastings - Private

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes

Reviews of Bittersweet Pastry Shop

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Bittersweet Pastry for wedding cakes, praising the delicious flavor options, beautiful designs, and smooth planning process. The "try at home" tasting was a fun experience for couples, helping them choose from a wide range of flavors. The cakes were not only visually stunning but also received rave reviews from guests for being incredibly tasty, making Bittersweet a top choice for any special occasion.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Multiple reviewers highly recommend Bittersweet Pastry for wedding cakes, praising the delicious flavor options, beautiful designs, and smooth planning process. The "try at home" tasting was a fun experience for couples, helping them choose from a wide range of flavors. The cakes were not only visually stunning but also received rave reviews from guests for being incredibly tasty, making Bittersweet a top choice for any special occasion.

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The Metropolitan The Metropolitan Banquet Halls

We absolutely love working with Nancy and her team at Bittersweet. Our couples always rave about the cake served at their weddings and we have this team to thank!

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1114 W. Belmont Ave Chicago, IL, 60657
7739291100

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