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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
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Reviews of Bittersweet Pastry Shop

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
117 reviews
96% recommend it
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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.

Annabel
Annabel H. Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Reliable service and delicious cake

We loved our wedding cake so much that the week after the wedding we ordered the exact same cake again. Delivery was smooth and everything was just like the pictures online. The team was also very responsive during the reservation/design process. Highly recommend!
Rachel
Rachel T. Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing local bakery!

We had an amazing experience with our wedding cake bakery! They were super quick to respond and made the whole process so easy. Their "try at home" tasting was such a blast to do with my now husband—we loved getting to sample all the different cakes and fillings in the comfort of our own home. Every flavor was delicious, and it was tough to choose, but we ultimately went with a petite two-tier carrot cake, and it was perfect! The cake was not only beautiful but also incredibly tasty—everyone raved about it. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice! Highly recommend this bakery for any special occasion!
Dan
Dan A. Sent on 08/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

We absolutely loved working with Bittersweet Pastry for our wedding! Our cake was delicious and looked stunning. During the planning process, they were reliable, thoughtful and incredibly friendly. We also had a ton of fun doing their take home tasting. They give you so many options and it was such a fun experience to do together. As a now married couple, we make it a point to visit their storefront and if we ever need a cake again, we’re working with Bittersweet!

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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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