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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?

Cookies
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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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
115 Reviews
96% recommend it
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Bittersweet Pastry Shop receives high acclaim for their wedding cakes from multiple reviewers, with compliments on the delicious flavors and stunning designs. Reviewers appreciate the variety of options, ease of working with the staff, and enjoyable tasting experience. The cakes exceeded expectations, with guests raving about the taste and appearance, making Bittersweet a highly recommended choice for couples in Chicago looking for exceptional wedding cakes and sweets.

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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.

Bittersweet Pastry Shop receives high acclaim for their wedding cakes from multiple reviewers, with compliments on the delicious flavors and stunning designs. Reviewers appreciate the variety of options, ease of working with the staff, and enjoyable tasting experience. The cakes exceeded expectations, with guests raving about the taste and appearance, making Bittersweet a highly recommended choice for couples in Chicago looking for exceptional wedding cakes and sweets.

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!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 07/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious Wedding Cake

Bittersweet created a gorgeous buttercream cake for our wedding and everyone loved it.
Colton
Colton B. Sent on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Delicious

Bittersweet made a great cake at a great price for our wedding! We had an 8" and 6" tiered cake as well as a few side cakes. We chose 2 types of cakes: vanilla cake with lemon sabayon, raspberry preserves, and vanilla buttercream and marble cake with milk chocolate mousse and vanilla buttercream. Bittersweet was very easy to work with and decorated the cake exactly how we wanted. Highly recommend!

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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