Bittersweet
1114 West Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Contact
(773) 929-1100
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Hours
Call to set up an appointment.
Tues-Fri:7-7
Sat:8-7
Sun:8-6
Closed Mondays & Major Holidays
About
Bittersweet is owned by Judy Contino, former corporate pastry chef for Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. The shop is the combination of Judy's experiences at some of Chicago's finest restaurants along with her passion for homemade, delicious treats in an upscale cafe setting. She is involved in every aspect of Bittersweet on a daily basis, waiting tables, putting the final touches o...
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Reviews for Bittersweet
I loved everything about our cake. We picked a very non traditional cake. We chose hazelnut butter cake/banana butter cake with creme brulee and chocolate mousse filling. It was a butter cream cake and each tier was dipped in chocolate. Every loved the cake.
As delicious and beautiful as their cakes are, their service is equally as bad. We had an appointment with the designer who evidently overbooked. My husband and I sat there for close to two hours while she assisted a woman with a birthday cake for a 5 year old. We finally had our tasting and were quite impressed with the quality of the cake, however the whole experience left a bad taste in our mouths. When I read a review and found out that another bride had a similar experience we decided not to use Bittersweet.
Description of Bittersweet
Bittersweet is owned by Judy Contino, former corporate pastry chef for Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. The shop is the combination of Judy's experiences at some of Chicago's finest restaurants along with her passion for homemade, delicious treats in an upscale cafe setting. She is involved in every aspect of Bittersweet on a daily basis, waiting tables, putting the final touches on wedding cakes, making guests feel welcome and keeping an eye on every detail of the business.
A strong supporter of many local charities, Judy has contributed her time and confections in numerous fundraisers such as the Celebrity Chair Auction and Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Brunch. She is also a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier, a worldwide society of professional women of high achievement in the fields of food, fine beverages and hospitality.
**The above information is directly from Bittersweet's website.
