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Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe

Bakery café in Lake View, Chicago, IL 60657: opening hours, location and what to order.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (773) 929-1100 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Central Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 7 PM
Thursday7 AM – 7 PM
Friday7 AM – 7 PM
Saturday8 AM – 7 PM
Sunday8 AM – 7 PM

82 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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Address1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
NeighborhoodLake View
Phone(773) 929-1100
StyleBakery café
CountyCook County
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center2.9 mi north

About Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe

Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe serves Chicago from 1114 W Belmont Ave, about 2.9 mi north of central Chicago.

It is one of 805 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Chicago — about one per 3,381 people living in the city. The closest neighbour on our map is Barangaroos Aussie Pies, 0.2 mi away.

The listed hours start at 7 AM and run as late as 7 PM, for about 82 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

The listing mentions card payments.

Services and amenities

Cards accepted

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Butter croissantLaminated pastry with dozens of crisp, shattering layers and a honeycombed, buttery interior; best eaten the morning it's baked.
  • Almond croissantDay-old croissant soaked in syrup, filled with almond frangipane and rebaked under sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.

Breakfast

  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.

Sandwiches

  • Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.
  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.
  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.
  • Ham & brie baguetteThin-sliced ham, creamy brie and butter on a crusty baguette in the style of a Parisian café jambon-beurre.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Photos

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Pastries in QAZAQ COFFEE 2024-11-28 — illustrative photo
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Pastry & coffee served at Café Coffee Day — illustrative photo
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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Aisle — illustrative photo
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Questions about Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe

What are Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe's hours?
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 7 AM – 7 PM; Sat–Sun: 8 AM – 7 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 8 AM – 7 PM.
What time does Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe located?
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe is at 1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, in the Lake View neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe?
The listed phone number is (773) 929-1100.
What should I order at Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Butter croissant, Almond croissant, Steel-cut oatmeal, and Croissant breakfast sandwich. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe?
Nearby options include Barangaroos Aussie Pies (0.2 mi), Cookies & Cupcake By Design (0.2 mi), and Great American Bagel-free Parking (0.2 mi).

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