Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop – German (Note: The provided list does
This charming European-style konditorei transports guests to a bygone era, where the scent of fresh-baked sponge and rich cocoa fills a space defined by old-world elegance. Jewel-toned fruit tarts and velvety Sacher tortes rest behind glass cases like edible art, inviting visitors to linger over delicate layers of flaky pastry and cloud-like whipped cream. It is a timeless sanctuary for the sweet-toothed, where every decadent slice of marzipan or chocolate ganache serves as a refined celebration of traditional craftsmanship.
West Montrose Avenue +17734787785 https://www.chicago-bakery.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: German (Note: The provided list does
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Dairy-Free at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop in Chicago has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sacher Torte, Writing on Cake and Hazelnut Log. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop in Chicago has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lemon Log and Candles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop in Chicago has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sacher Torte, Chocolate Eclair and Mandarin Orange Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop in Chicago has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sacher Torte, Hazelnut Log and Lemon Log. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop in Chicago has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sacher Torte, Chocolate Eclair and Mandarin Orange Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop in Chicago has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hazelnut Log, Napoleon and Lemon Log. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop in Chicago has 23 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sacher Torte, Chocolate Eclair and Mandarin Orange Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop in Chicago has 4 mediterranean-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hazelnut Log, Lemon Log and Strudel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Mousse | 103.4 g | 11 g |
| Chocolate Ganache Slice | 80.4 g | 6.4 g |
| Napoleon | 33.2 g | 5.6 g |
| Cheese Cake Slice | 23.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Chocolate Eclair | 24.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Strawberry Whipped Cream Torte Slice | 4.2 g | 1.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Praised for its reasonable pricing and friendly staff, guests enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and approachable dinner options. Visitors highlight the value-driven menu as a reliable choice for a casual evening, noting the warm
Menu
Classic Slices & Desserts
- Strawberry Whipped Cream Torte Slice - $8.99: Vanilla chiffon cake layers filled and finished with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Ganache Slice - $9.99: Rich, moist chocolate cake with a mousse filling and covered in a rich dark chocolate ganache. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mixed Fruit Tart - $10.99: A pastry shell filled with custard and topped with refreshing seasonal fruits. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Marzipan Torte Slice - $9.99: Vanilla cake soaked in cherries and rum, with raspberry buttercream and marzipan shell. Contains alcohol. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Mousse - $9.99: Layers of chocolate chiffon cake filled and covered with chocolate mousse. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Eclair - $9.99: Chocolate dipped pastry shell filled with custard and whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Napoleon - $9.99: Custard sandwiched between layers of phyllo dough and topped with chocolate icing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cheese Cake Slice - $9.99: Available in chocolate chip or plain. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mandarin Orange Roll - $9.99: Yellow sponge cake filled with refreshing whipped cream and mandarin orange pieces. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sacher Torte - $9.99: Dark chocolate and apricot combination. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Hazelnut Log - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Lemon Log - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Assorted Cupcakes - $5.99: Delicious cupcake flavors infused with a rich filling. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Brownie 3 Pack - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Round Cakes
- 6" Strawberry Whipped Cream - $43.99: Vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, whipped cream. Serves up to 8 ppl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 8" Strawberry Whipped Cream - $59.99: Vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, whipped cream. Serves up to 12ppl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 10" Strawberry Whipped Cream - $89.99: Vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, whipped cream. Serves up to 18ppl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 6" Strawberry Cheesecake - $32.99: Serves up to 6ppl. Comes with strawberries on top. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 6" Chocolate Ganache Cake - $43.99: Dark chocolate cake, chocolate mousse filling, and chocolate ganache. Serves up to 6ppl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 6" Chocolate Chip Cheese Cake - $32.99: Serves up to 6ppl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strudel - $22.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
Add-ons
- Candles - $2: Numbered candles (#0-#9) or a spiral multicolored 24 box. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Writing on Cake - $3.5: Writing on a marzipan plaque placed on the cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
- Is Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sacher Torte, Writing on Cake and Hazelnut Log.
- What can I eat at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop on a dairy-free diet?
- Sacher Torte, Writing on Cake and Hazelnut Log carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sacher Torte and Hazelnut Log.
- Is Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop?
- Chocolate Mousse, at roughly 11g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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