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: vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, alkaline, aip, tlc, macrobiotic, lectin-free
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, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- 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, Pescatarian
- Marzipan Torte Slice - $9.99: Vanilla cake soaked in cherries and rum, with raspberry buttercream and marzipan shell. Contains alcohol. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mousse - $9.99: Layers of chocolate chiffon cake filled and covered with chocolate mousse.
- Chocolate Eclair - $9.99: Chocolate dipped pastry shell filled with custard and whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Napoleon - $9.99: Custard sandwiched between layers of phyllo dough and topped with chocolate icing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cheese Cake Slice - $9.99: Available in chocolate chip or plain. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mandarin Orange Roll - $9.99: Yellow sponge cake filled with refreshing whipped cream and mandarin orange pieces. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sacher Torte - $9.99: Dark chocolate and apricot combination. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hazelnut Log - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Lemon Log - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Assorted Cupcakes - $5.99: Delicious cupcake flavors infused with a rich filling. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brownie 3 Pack - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Round Cakes
- 6" Strawberry Whipped Cream - $43.99: Vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, whipped cream. Serves up to 8 ppl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 8" Strawberry Whipped Cream - $59.99: Vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, whipped cream. Serves up to 12ppl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 10" Strawberry Whipped Cream - $89.99: Vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, whipped cream. Serves up to 18ppl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 6" Strawberry Cheesecake - $32.99: Serves up to 6ppl. Comes with strawberries on top. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 6" Chocolate Ganache Cake - $43.99: Dark chocolate cake, chocolate mousse filling, and chocolate ganache. Serves up to 6ppl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 6" Chocolate Chip Cheese Cake - $32.99: Serves up to 6ppl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strudel - $22.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Add-ons
- Candles - $2: Numbered candles (#0-#9) or a spiral multicolored 24 box. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Writing on Cake - $3.5: Writing on a marzipan plaque placed on the cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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