Reviews of Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop. (Bakery) in Chicago (Illinois).

Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop

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Bakery

2458 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Open hours of Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop

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8 am–8 pm

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7 am–8 pm

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7 am–8 pm

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7 am–8 pm

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7 am–8 pm

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7 am–9 pm

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7 am–9 pm

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Reviews of Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop

A N N A Pleitt

This place is a must see! You feel like you're back in 1950, picking up a delicious handmade dessert that will impress even your mother in law...the staff is so friendly. The treats are endless, & last time the owner was treating all the kids to a frosted holiday cookie! Def visit here, you will be delighted.

Nessa Jean

I grew up going to this bakery. Their cakes are delicious. The strudels are worth buying and having a cup of coffee. If you need something to take when you're going to someone's home, go to Lutz bakery and grab a pastry. It is worth getting a cake, streusel, macarons, cookies, or any dessert.

Angelo

This place is Amazing!! I got a cake yesterday for my mom‘s birthday from here it was my first time getting something. As soon as I walked in it smelled so good, everything in there looked freshly made the donuts the pastries. They sell boxes of cookies they looked really good so I bought a box of cookies on top of the cake that I already bought. Those cookies were amazing so good. But the cake that I bought there was amazing. my mom loved it everybody else who was eating the cake said it was really good. This place just got a customer for life

Harshitha Shashidhar

I had ordered a custom cake for my baby shower and Lutz did a brilliant job with cake detailing , taste & elegant finish. It was a hit in our party . I highly recommend.Thank you

Absolutely stellar. Came here specifically to find sacher torte. Left with just that and a slice of dark chocolate cake. The best sacher torte I've yet to have! The dark chocolate cake was similarly incredible. Dark chocolate ganache coated a light chocolate mousse covering three layers of moist, dark chocolate cake. Unlike most cakes this surprisingly wasn't too sweet--it was perfect. Sacher torte had two layers of apricot jam, a rich chocolate cake base, and a beautiful dark chocolate coat. With multiple cases of single cake slices, whole cakes, cookies, quick breads, and pastries, you're bound to find many treats to love. With COVID the small dining area and restrooms are currently closed. That was a bummer. Quick and friendly service. Very fair prices.

kristina

I'm fairly new to the north side, so I stumbled upon this place a few months ago and absolutely love it! Their cupcakes and cannoli's are the BEST I've ever had!! I was lucky enough to speak to the owner and I let him know how much I love them, and he graciously gave me a piece of their strawberry cake to try! Thank you for such great customer service and caring about your product.... very fresh, consistently good pastries! Seriously, try the cupcakes!

River Nuttz

After searching for a bakery 🙂 I found it. Very nice, helpful, friendly workers. I place several times here. When I have a question about a cake 🎂 they answer my questions. Tasty pastries, and coffee. I could say the person who always helped me out is Joanna. She's always accurate about the size of the cake. For me this place is very unique. So, if you doubt of ordering a cake ask for help they will give you a answer correct by each step of details. 😊😊 . Is very rare to find employees that are really good with customers. thank you 🙂

Leslie H

Needed a last-minute birthday cake. The owner helped me to pick out the perfect cake, and he assured me their signature strawberry whipped cream cake was the one to pick. Boy was he ever right. Lutz's really took great care of me, every last detail was perfect. You can tell they treat their employees and customers like they are all family. The recipient just loved it and said it was extraordinary!

Aisling Martin

Picked up an adorable and delicious pumpkin cheesecake from Lutz! It was the perfect fall treat that my family LOVED!

Pauline Mellon

Came in here on a cold December day for some tasty pastries. I got a slice of black forest cake, my spouse a cheesecake, and a red velvet cupcake for our little one. This will not be our first time. We sat down to eat and had some coffee and tea and loved the friendly atmosphere by the staff!

Veronika M.

Their customer service is exceptional, I never had a company go above and beyond to make something right. My cake was made incorrectly the first time and Joanna called me to make it right. They are remaking it for me and I can’t wait!!! Thank you so much Lutz Bakery.

Tom Greenan

It’s been years since I’ve been to Lutz’s Bakery and it didn’t disappoint. We started out with 2 slices of their Strawberry Whipped Cream cake. It was full of fresh strawberries and tasty whipped cream. We had their house coffee with the cake. Their are only three 2-chaired tables inside the bakery, no outdoor cafe for obvious reasons when it's 43 degrees.

Glynnis Hokenson

We ordered our wedding cake from Lutz! The staff was friendly and helpful. We got exactly what we wanted - it looked beautiful and tasted great. Would recommend!

alejandro ramirez

the best cakes and they are very rich

Phillip Herrejon

I stopped by at the perfect time. Usually this place is packed. I was able to get several treats for the family nice and easily. My family had been coming to this family business for over 30 years. My grandmother loves their chocolate mousse. I wish I could have stayed for coffee.

Eddie Rodriguez

We ordered a red velvet cake which was so light,moist, and super delicious! This was my first time and will definitely go back again!

Ishan

Absolutely loved it. It's my second take out from the place and everything tasted so nice. And tell me this- a cake box with a lovely easy knot at the top like that- that's customer satisfaction. So much of care! The orange thing was fabulous. Sorry, didn't take a photo with the box full. See, genuine review.

Miguel Alejandro Rodriguez Portella

Price, excellent flavor would certainly try these desserts very rich 100% recommended.

mehveen ahmed

This is by far the best place to get cakes. For any birthdays or occasion, this is my go to spot. Their cakes are so delicious and fresh. They even have a dark chocolate cake that I usually get, and that never disappoints me. They also have mini deserts that you can purchase upfront as well as coffee.

Drew Bobby

A great bakery my family has been coming to for years. Everything is fresh and delicious. You can't go wrong with any of their baked goods.

Steve C

I drive 50 minutes and probably pass 20+ bakeries from the northern burbs when I need to get that special occasion cake from Lutz. Our family has been going here for 20+ years. Love their fresh strawberry whipped cream cake AND their Mocha cream cake! Both are so light and delicious!! I can’t wait for the next birthday or anniversary. Always helpful staff that knows how important customer service is!

Brianna Martersteck

Our go to family birthday cake shop since I was a kid! We make the drive an hour at times, always worth it. Get a slice of hazelnut, you won’t be disappointed

sarah lichtenberg

Wanted to love this place but unfortunately the customer service was terrible. They charged me for the cake immediately and less than 24 hours later the party was canceled due to COVID and they refused to refund me without an additional charge. Disappointing that they are passing these charges through to the consumer on a $75 cake :( Soon after I left this review the owner reached out to me and let me know that the staff was confused about the policy and the service charge was a mistake. The concern and follow up was much appreciated and it was nice to hear that this actually isn't part of their standard practice. Full disclosure, I haven't actually tried their products yet but the initial experience was rectified!

Martina

Always excellent pastry and cakes. But SOLD OUT OF APPLE AND CHERRY STRUDEL when we came. So hence that cost them 1 star.

Elliot Hirsch

We got a very large Black Forest Cake and it was FANTASTIC! Rave reviews from all guests and it was a very good value. Thanks!!!

David Schwartz

an old world bakery with a typical assortment of baked goods. the coffee shop is very good. i recommend it when in the area

Sabrina Acosta

Great bakery!! I go out of my way to get their Red Velvet Cupcakes!! Literally the best in the city that I've found! They actually use cream cheese frosting and its cream cheese filled!!! Cake itself is soft and moist 💖 I'm writing this review because I'm just in love with them, but if you guys go to get the Red Velvet Cupcakes please leave one for me!! 😭❣️

seema srinivas

It's a pretty pretty bakery selling pastries, cupcakes and cakes! Has a nice oldstyle bakery Charm and the their cakes are really yummy! Worth a visit! Or maybe many visits...

Glo Photo

My family has purchased Lutz birthday cakes my whole life! There is no other cake like it and it has become a tradition in our family ♡

Azeem Shaik

Did an AMAZING job on my son's 1st birthday cake. I walked in with all kinds of requests and even showed up 2 days before picking up the cake to make some changes. Jamie was extremely helpful and she made sure to get every detail right.

Benjamin Siri

The cake was so delicious. Not too sweet and all my friends love it!

Juan Gasca

This place was great! I ordered a cake for my mom’s birthday it was amazing! Thanks to Joanna for helping out!

Sharon Lezama

Never disappointed with the desserts, whether it is just a piece or a whole cake. You can order cakes in advance and in several sizes which is a big plus. Certain danishes and pastries are 2 for 1 later in the day.

Jen Bluml

The best black forest cake! A family tradition. ❤️

bloodlust red

Definitely one of the best bakery in the Chicagoland area. This bakery is well known for their cake & pastries but whatever you can find in this place, you won't be disappointed. Interior is not much of fancy but definitely very cozy side and for the locals, it definitely give a feeling of being in hometown of Chicago. For sure, if you hate the seen and sense of gentrification, this is a perfect place because while this place is not fancy, the classic local feeling and definitely full of cozy old familiar mom&pop store feeling. I might recommend the store renovation but definitely highly recommend not to change anything way they look and feel because any changes won't improve any but only loose the charm only this place has. This bakery is quite a bit pricy side of the bakery and cost efficiency wide, you might want to visit some other place. However, for the special occasions or something special, this is the to go place to have those special occasion cake or pastry.

Hannah Owsiany

Great bakery! Whipped cream and strawberries cake is a staple here and its amazing. My favorite is the napoleon! They have a great selection and I have never been disappointed.

Macx Rodriguez

The Strawberry Whipped Cream Torte is the best cake I’ve ever tasted. The whipped cream is so airy and only mildly sweet. The strawberries aren’t drenched in syrup, THANKFULLY! Most of the sweetness comes from the cake itself which balances everything out perfectly and makes for a dangerously easy to eat dessert

Lana Epps

If I'm craving a dessert thats delicious, Lutz (amongst one other bakery) will be my new go to. Knowing I don't like sugar loaded desserts and it being my birthday, a friend treated me to a slice of strawberry cake. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Being a baker myself, I'm very mindful of the amount of sweeteners I add to desserts. I often find myself chucking cake in the rubbish bin from other bakeries due to the overwhelming sugar rush from one bite. This did not occur at Lutz and for that reason, I'll return again and again. If you visit, try the strawberry cake

Tina Foster

Top notch Pastry shop Been here ages All authentic Fair prices Loved this

Biff

I love this place. Great pastries and other baked goods. One of the last real bakeries in the area.

Roula Krayem

loved their strawberry cake. I never thought I would like a cake with a lot of cream, But this one was an exception. The staff are friendly. I recommend this place

Stephen Macenas

The team working was fast, friendly, and friggon awesome!! Custom cake top was make exactly the way it was requested. I'm so excited to share with the birthday girl! Great coffee too!

Flawed Chick

Red velvet cake was AMAZING!!! My company raved all say about how great it was and asked for the address. My CEO was very happy.

Rachel Spellman

Love this place, I order for employee birthdays and it never disappoints.

Marilyn Torres

Had the tastiest brandy mousse chocolate cake for my brother's birthday!!!!! Definitely ordering again for next occasion!

F G

Strawberry cake all day! Thank me later.

Greg Voss

Everything there is amazing. This is one of those places where I have to be careful because I wind up buying way too many delicious things. Do I need 3 eclairs and 3 napoleon cakes plus several other items, no. But I'm going to get them anyway

SPICY

Great cake but old school cake stye. Great chocolates and as lot of birthday cake for grab and go.

Peter Sifnotis

Made the drive but was disappointed to find they still implement a mask policy after all this time and so much evidence against one. Will miss the marzipan slices and lemon logs. Found a more welcoming/friendly option not too far. No lattes tho :/

Letitia Lehmann

I haven't been in a while. Place was quiet and not many people. I don't think anyone was dinning in at that time. I bought cheese strudel, Bismark and almond roll. They were delish! The Bismark was filled with cream, a little surprising. But good.

Luz Payan

My favorite bakery in the city! I’ve been visiting since I was a little girl and their strawberry torte has been the same since then, delicious! The cookies are to die for and the chocolates are super decadent. As long as they’re open, I will be a happy customer!

Ken Hashiguchi

Love this bakery. Been coming here since I was a kid. The tangerine cake is out of this world.

Marie Patino

We ordered a custom cake here for my mothers birthday. The cake was beautiful and looked exactly like the photo we emailed. The cake tasted delicious and the customer service was exceptional! Will definitely be coming back! Thanks Lutz shop!

Michael Jewell

Though the savory aspects are limited to a flakey croissant and great coffee options, the sweets options are excellent! We definitely over ordered to try things, and I don't regret it. The standouts for me: the fruit tarts are bursting with fruit, cheese and fruit danishes are top notch, the cinnamon rolls are moist and light with just the right amount of sweet. We will definitely be back for the food, but the service was also helpful (there's a lot to pick from) and very friendly! The back patio is a great place to enjoy a pastry (or 6) and a cappuccino.

J R

So far everything I've tried has been delicious!!! I grew up up coming here (1990s) . Impeccable service, delicious pastries AND CAKES!

Roxy

When to visit my dad in hospital next door and found this place love the cheesecake and the cheese Danish fast friendly service

Bronwyn Held

We got the baumkuchen. Very pretty and well made. I definitely recommend going there for a rare treat.

Gabriela

I've been coming here since I was child and they still have delicious cake, cookies and sweets. It's also nice that they have an outdoor patio so that you enjoy your pastries outside. The tables are set six feet apart and they have hand sanitizer and disposable utensils. However, I wouldn't recommend that you order a hot chocolate. I ordered one for the first time today and not only did it taste awful but it also really upset my stomach by the time that I got home. Overall, as long as you just get pastries you're at the right place.

W Hui

I've been to Austria a few times but have never tried its delicacy, sacher torte. Of course, Austria has some other great food and there are many things to enjoy there but sacher torte kept lingering in my mind. Obviously it is not that easy to fly to Europe these days and I randomly searched sacher torte and, ta-da!, this place appeared on the map. 'Ok, I'd give it a try.' I told to myself and drove there. Good thing was that there were some groceries that you can shop and park before you go to this place. In terms of the actual sacher torte, it has very chocolatey taste but with the jam having its voice. I would like to have the full sacher torte if I have more people to share the cake. Also, it only fueled my desire to visit Austria further......

Lisa M

Ordered birthday cakes (1 Chocolate Ganache, 1 Chocolate Chip Cheesecake) on 2 different occasions in the past month for delivery (through Grubhub) - both were delicious, arrived in perfect condition, on time & decorated with the right verbiage. Highly recommend this bakery!

Raul Gutierrez

Best Pastry, coffee and customer service experience!!! We had ordered for especial occasions as well and not being disappointed. We all love their cakes, taste, details, attention and punctuality.

Laura Wood

Delicious pastries and friendly staff! The Black Forest Torte is a must have!!

Victoria Angela Papachristodoulou

I WOULD LOVE TO LEAVE THEM FULL STARS, FOR THE WORLD CLASS WORST SERVICE POSSIBLE. THEY LOST A PAID CAKE,THEY WASTED 40 MINUTES OF MY TIME. IN THOSE 40 MINUTES THEY DIDN'T LET ME USE THE BATHROOM. I WOULD RATHER SUGGEST GOING TO JEWEL FOR BETTER SERVICE.

Matt Joyboy

The best bakery in chicago without a doubt.

New Wine PraiseandWorship

Delicious, and expertly made old world european cakes and pastries, they also have a lovely room in the back you can dine in. I tell everyone I know about you guys... So glad to see you are still in business after so many years!!! 🙂

A HacK

Pastries are old world delicious. But here are my observations: Parking extremely difficult and a hassle. Late morning selections very limited. Appearance neglected. Pricing high end,but worth it. Perhaps the pandemic has taken a toll on this business or the owner is nearing retirement. What a loss to the city if we lose this special place. Maybe more customers is a solution. AWARDED 2 YUMS ON A SCALE OF 3

Alex Tapia

My family has been loyal to this bakery for over 35 years. Everything is always delicious, fresh and consistent. Their strawberry whipped cream cake is our go to, you will not regret it!

CM Fliege

We live 150 miles away from Lutz Cafe and Pastry Shop. We have been ordering their sachertorte for the past several years for the holidays. First, ordering with them on the phone is an easy and courteous experience. Second, the cake they makes is stunning in decoration. Third, this cake is amazing and we hear raves about it from our friends every year. It's absolutely worth the distance from our house to Lutz to get this lovely cake.

Azra Dzafic

The pastry are great. My only issue is the customer service. Nobody answers the phone. I called 7 different times to confirm my order and nobody answered the phone and the voicemail was full!

Vineet Sandill

Highly recommend Lutz bakery. Once you have their pastries, cake.... You know exactly why they've been this famous for these many years!

Francis Guiao

This is the strawberry birthday cake i remember from back in the day! Im am so blessed to share them with my family. The cakes are still excellent! Its not a birthday without a Lutz strawberry cake!

Victor Fernandez

It is amazing their canolies great ,cheese cake their fruit tarts I when for one or two items and ended up with 9 lol I recommend its been around for 70yrs

Kathryn McCormick

The pastry selection was overwhelming! Every sweet looked so yummy. First, I ordered a coffee and cinnamon bun to enjoy in their cafe. Then I chose a milk chocolate cupcake and a lemon cupcake with melt-in-your mouth creamy icing to take home. I'm anxious to try a cake and/or brownie next time.

Sloane Lipkin

Ordered takeout. Chocolate ganache cake slice was awesome! Perfect hard outer chocolate and smooth, creaminess between the layers. Amazing flavor. Cake was most and light. Definitely recommend when you have a sweet tooth. Even though this is chocolate cake it’s not so rich that it gives you a headache

Millie Rueda

I've been shopping here since I can remember, I was only 4/5 yrs old when I started to realize how delicious they're cakes were and are! They have thee best pastries EVERRRR! Every single dollar spent here is definitely worth it. The flavors are so mouthwatering when you take a bite is hard to stop !!

Susan Lacy-Ryan

Had a yummy experience at Lutz Bakery this morning. I had not been there in a long time but was happy to taste their pastries and cakes are as delicious as ever! I will make it a point to return soon. I had a chocolate hazelnut cake with tea and my friend had the red velvet cake and coffee. Everything was perfect. This place is a Chicago institution!

Amanda Jean Iverson

My aunt used to take me here as a child. We would get pastries and sit in the back garden, layered marzipan cake is a favorite. recently got their pecan coffee cake, hoping to try the cherry strudel next. Thanks Lutz!

Ross Mahowald

Everyone is so nice and helpful and the cake is great. My friend and I have a tradition every Fourth of July to get cake here and take it to the park to celebrate the birthday of his late mother. This bakery helps us make it special every year.

Net

Thank you Lutz for the amazing birthday cake. It was a delicious! Can't wait to order more from this amazing Bakery!

Caesar Oleksy

Very nice vintage bakery - love 70th groove, decoration, tables and super cool outside area during summer. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is that they don't care to have non dairy cream like soy or almond to the coffee they serve. Expanding offer by vegan items would be cool as well (or necessary actually)

Elias Miguel

Great great pastries, cakes amazing. My parents bought all our caked from here since I was born so that tells you alot about this place and I've been in this city for 23 yrs. Always friendly staff and call ins too!

Mayumi Gassmann

This is my go-to place for birthday cakes. Their chocolate strawberry cake is light, airy, and not too sweet, which is big for me because I hate when the cake is too sweet. Topped with fresh strawberries. <3 And the service is always on point. Been going here for close to 10 years now.

Guada N-Torres

Best bakery ever. Everything is 🔥🔥 …

Ivy PK

I have been going to this bakery since the 90s. I used to live 2 blocks away. Although the staff no longer wears traditional "European lady" white uniforms the cakes have remained the same. To get a quality pastry/cake/torte this is it. Even though I no longer live in the city every time I meet up with friends I make it a point to stop here. My favorite is the sliced marzipan cake that is always displayed in the sliced cakes window as soon as you walk in. It is out of this world, seriously.

R A

Haven’t been to Lutz’s in years due us cutting back on sweets, lack of time etc .Nothing has changed,quality products. We needed to pick up desert for dinner, got a mix individual items. Not overly sweet and my frugal wife who is a baker was satisfied with the quality of items,

Kenzie Burrows

The cake is moist and the buttercream is too soft and fluffy. I need to try different flavors. Such a fun place for a tasty treat or order things for work meetings / birthdays.

tolerant year

First, I tried out a cupcake and it was delicious. Then, I ordered a cake in the summer, and it was really dry. I stuck to just ordering cupcakes every once in awhile. However, lately, the cupcakes have been dry as well. Wondering if they don't make fresh batches in the winter, or the person baking just stopped caring.

Julian

amazing pastries loved the chocolate croissant

Lynn Daichendt

My brother came to visit so we bought some slices of marzipan cake. Delicious. When I was younger my family used to buy a variety of cake slices for our get togethers at Easter. Nice memories.

Lucrecia Ortiz

Such a great place to just go and dine. Very friendly, and welcoming. When I walk in I feel very warm. But by far the desserts are immaculate. I highly recommend for any event, or just a bite of something sweet. :)

Priyanka Gopal

Strawberry cake was delicious and the strawberries were natural so kinda tart. I will probably much rather get a strawberry shortcake at Jewel, tastes great and much cheaper.

Rick Hogan

Delicious cakes and pastries. My mom used to take my sister and to Lutz's for a treat after visiting the dentist. That was back in 1960s!

Cynthia Phillips

I truly love this bakery. I went to pick up dessert for a dinner party. Everyone loved it they didn't complain that I didn't bake myself. My family and I have been coming here for years after dinner or lunch to enjoy dessert in the wonderful cafe in the back.

Mohamed Tamba

Good bakery awesome cakes

Lynn S

The strawberry whipped cream cake here is amazing, but be sure to eat it within a few days because the strawberries don't have a long shelf life. They will also personalize a cake for an additional fee but almost always get the spelling wrong. That's ok though, because I'll take delicious cake over perfect spelling any day!

Tim Mack

Ordered a cake for delivery for by gf's bday and some brownies. She absolutely loved the cake and brownies and it was delivered perfectly

Carlos E. Mancio Jr.

Been having them bake our families birthday cakes since 87.and their the best in my eyes.... Love them and how acomidating they are to your needs, even if last minute sometimes like they are in my case... Awesome!

L. Donovan Heinz

The pastries are consistent superb. The cafe was surprisingly good. I really enjoyed the Quiche Lorraine, and the fancy coffee setup really set the environment as classy. Excellent for a couple to have a nice, quality breakfast.

Dental Office

We've been patronizing Lutz' for well over 30 years. We recently returned after a prolonged absence. The setting and quality are excellent. They have very good coffee. We had lunch and could not resist take out pastries.

Sherly David

This Bakery is very special. The taste of the cake's are very different. Very unique, Very delicious.. I Love the cake from Lutz.. But its so unfortunate that they don't have any franchises..

Emmanuel Manu

This place has very nice cakes. Tasty and delicious. This is my second time and I am coming back.

Milan Vydareny

Stopped in for coffee with a friend. Great coffee reasonably priced, table cloths, an outdoor patio, what more could you want? Well, how about one of their deservedly famous pastries? Quiet, uncrowded, good coffee, heavenly pastries. As the staff T-shirts proclaim, stressed spelled backwards is desserts. You'll leave with a much better attitude than you arrived with.

Arturo Jimenez

Being a Northsider from Chicago trying other Cakes I think nothing can compare to Lutz. It has been a family tradition when my mom worked across the street and would buy these cakes for special occasions. As I got older I did like going there and had tried the restaurant before they closed it down in the late 2010. I do have to say stay with their cakes. Best flavors are the Strawberry, Coffee Mocha (Order in advance now because they do not sell them in slices), the Hazalnut and the Black Forest just like in Germany. Keep away from their cupcakes though. The cupcakes are not that great. Otherwise always go for their cakes as a whole torte, sheet or slices.

Heather Payne

I'd really want to give Lutz an extra half star here, especially for nostalgia sake. This was of course the go-to bakery for my Austrian/German family throughout my adolesence. My mom and grandma still talk about it 20 years later. This is my second visit in two years. The first experience was rather disappointing. This time, so much better. Both different than I remember it. The most recent visit, I purchased 5 of the $5 cake slices. They are a fair portion for the price. Here was my order of preference: #1 Black Forest #2 Sachre Torte #3 Marzipan #4 Strawberry Mousse #5 Chocolate Mousse I'd come back and I would be very interested in trying the coffee service. In the meantime, I would say that the owner was very friendly and personable. The cookie I sampled did bring me right back to childhood and that's gotta count for something! Additionally, I have been on a bakery kick and tried just about all the major cupcake venues as well as purchasing a couple of birthday cakes from my very bakery heavy neighborhood and Lutzs surpasses just about all of them.

Alecia Dantico

Lutz is a long-time family favorite. The cakes and pastries are delicious, and extremely well done. I ordered the Buche de Noel for everyone in the family over the holidays, and my in-laws were amazed that they tasted even better than they had 40 years ago. This is now my choice for birthday and celebration cakes, the mandarin orange with white cake being one of my all-time faves!

Joan Myers

We ran in there 10 minutes before closing...hated myself...but the girls were wonderful. They never rushed us while we looked around and asked questions. Bought chocolates, pound cake (buttery, melts in your mouth, coffee, cupcakes..all very good. Go there and browse..plenty of sitting and they have an patio.

Roxanne P

I have been buying from here since I was a child....and even tho I now live in another state, I will still always come back for their cakes😋 …

John P Sorg

🤠🖖 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟+++ I remember walking by this pastry shop when I was a child, (1969-10 years old) there used to be a hospital right next door. The smell of the bakery would waft through the air for blocks. Then we would walk down to the bridge and watch the catfish and carp swim around at the surface of the water. The river was still a little stinky at that time, LOL. The pastries at Lutz's were the best in the city and still are. 🍞🥐🥖🍞🥐🥖🍞🥐🥖🍞🥐

Franco Scarpelli

First time here, purchased the butter cookies as a gift. The recipient loved them so much she had to know where I purchased them.

Ruchi Sharma

Just Devine!! Everything is so delicate, scrumptious and beautifully prepared. Highly recommend it! I got their strawberry cream cake, fruit tart and éclairs. Yum!

Rita Sivric

Still has the service and atmosphere of 20 years ago! I think that is how long ago I have been here. Had a great cup of tea and pastry with my daughter. We will go again soon.

Alex “FLASH-B-COOL” Villareal

My aunt who is visiting my mother had her 80th birthday and at the last moment one morning I was looking for a cake it was Christmas morning everything was closed but I looked and there they were open they gave me such a great cake and a very great price and everything they do has always been perfect

Alex Alex

The cakes were very good but the ones with hidden nuts aren't labeled. Dining in is nice but the counter is popular and they dont staff for it so be prepared to wait.

Tom Lee

The pastries look pretty tasty pretty good :) unfortunately the place closes early these days. I guess it's due to the COVID.

Ally Wetz

Charming little spot, took advantage of the garden where we could social distance. Everything was fresh and delicious, and Howard gave us their specialty dessert on the house so we could try!

Glitter Sparkle

Can anyone say more cake please and not feel guilty about it? I can. Lol to the top of the world i scream, sooooooo delicious. This is what cake use to taste like. Fresh and just sweet enough. Great portion size but calorie content dont count if ur watching your weight. Just look in the window and sigh, then keep walking. 😂 …

Chris Gan

German pastry and nice coffee.

Barbara Howard

Even at this late hour (approximately 4:30) there was still plenty of variety to tempt the taste buds. My husband and son also enjoyed the Lutz brand coffee.

Rosemary Lucas

The best pastries hands down. I drive out of my way to get them. Try the Lemon Log and the Hazelnut Log, amazing 😋 …

Karl Schmitt

Visited the bakery after some 20 years and the pastries were the same wonderful goodies. Remember being there with my wife and having coffee and pastries in the cafe. Great memories.

Minnie Noel

The cupcakes where delicious the kids loved them my son was happy! Mom was happy thank you so much Kim for saving my day and being so prompt with your service.

Kevin L

Try the strawberry cake! It was light, airy, and the perfect amount of sweet. Some people recommend the marzipan, but I didn't care for it. Prices are a little steep for pastries.

maija nikurs

The only place in Chicago who makes such a delicate cake, we felt like we were in Vienna! Take it with coffee, served Viennese style on a silver tray with whipped cream!

Albeast 1 (Papi Guapo)

I would like one of those fresh fruit tarts for breakfast every morning please & a sweet cappuccino please! And a Bavarian chocolate cake for myself and two of these and two of those and a couple more of those..

Yvette DeBois

Lutz is one of the last family-owned bakeries in Chicago. This is a great place to take your kids on a Saturday afternoon, meet a client, or to order a one-of-a-kind wedding cake for your big day. Forget Starbucks and their competitors offering forgettable pre-packaged eats and paper cups of rancid $5 coffee. Lutz has Viennese coffee service, a civilized peaceful way to start your day, and free Wi-Fi. Customers are never hassled about staying or working in the shop....I love this place!

Samantha Hathaway

Even later at night there were plenty of choices. Desserts are incredible. My ganache cake was one of the best I've ever tasted

Aline Souza

This bakery is super cute and they have great delicious options. They also have a nice outside patio for summer days. Try their fresh cheesecakes options, very good!

Jennifer Stucki

The pastries are ok but look like they should taste better than they really do. What's not so great is the lunch menu. It was overpriced and when I went the microwave burnt out...(what the?).

mario ortiz

The best Bakery in the USA Located in Chicago ILL Family oriented, reasonable price. So if you have a SWEET TOOTH THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO. Also Classic varieties of Cookies.

Jay D

Lutz is no joke. Been getting cakes from here for quite literally my entire life. My only gripe is the fact that now I have such a high standard for cakes, and nothing can even come close to competing with Lutz!

JIM S

Excellent pastries. We have been going here for over 50 years, and even though the original owners have sold the business, the new owners seem to be keeping up the quality and tradition.

Marek Wojciech Ługowski Lugowski

Best napoleons in Merkinland. Yeah, at $5 USD a pop it sucks to be me, but they _are_ Merkin-sized, so get over it. Also, brilliant chocolate brandy truffle torte encased in an armor of hard bitter chocolate, albeit only on special order, for $70 USD for 12-inch size, the truly big, on 2 days’ notice. And the éclair is so... So... How do the French say it: “fit to be eat with your whole face"? ooh la la... ;)

Elia Bahena

Delicious cakes and omg I love their buttercream!! I'm really picky with my buttercream, I'm from the southside of Chicago and lutz never lets me down when I have a sweet tooth for their buttercream cupcakes!

LOLITA KINNISON

I usually go for the vanilla pound cakes. They're just perfect, not two sweet not too salty. Street parking is available. Reasonable prices.

Ernesto Gasulla

Best pastry shop in Chicago. A little pricey but totally worth it, at least when you feel like indulging your sweet tooth.

Linda Graf

Everything is outstanding here. No inside dining during Covid, but carryout works. Well worth the price!

Joe Tarlos

An excellent European Restaurant that has quant little tables if you desire to have your dessert there with your coffee. Or you can take your pastry or custom cakes to go...

Hajime Angel

Amazing amazing amazing the hazelnut whipped cream cake was like heaven on Earth

Michael Hopfner

Got one of everything on the second row there! It was my Wife's idea. I just had to drive there and pay for it. Gonna taste so freaking good after the steaks I grill tonight!

Shawn D

Bought a Groupon to try them, end up getting more stuff once there, the pastries and cakes are amazing! Highly recommended

John Sigman

They have excellent pastry and other sweet treats to enjoy also has a cozy atmosphere for a couple or a group of people

Claire Konefal

The pastries are amazing!!! The marzipan strawberry hearts are the best!!! This place has been a long time family favorite.

Paulie A (Paulie A.)

Stopped in for apple slices and black forest cake. My 79 year old mother and I appreciated it.

Laura Helton

Been comming here for years.great service.the girls at the register are very nice and very friendly.the best cakes ever! Pastry are excellent.

Ainhoa Indurain

Came here for the Roscon de Reyes, and they had the Spanish version. We had to put the baby inside but very good. We had the apricot one but they also had a cheese one (yuk).

MeGaTroN Videos

My bday today my sister bought a mini cake .. whoa was best cake ever.. didnt share lol..

Tasty Cuban bar

Good as usual but I feel everything is starting to be out of my budget in that bakery, and size of cakes are looking smaller to me also.

Brenda Arksey

Excellent European bakery. Everything fresh. Only take out, no dining in.

Al M

Love their German Chocolate Cake! Still as great today, as it was years ago. And a nice patio, for warm months.

Chris

Lutz is still good, but not what it once was. Years ago was a true European flavor cafe with exquisite bakery fare.

COSME GARZA JR

Awesome tasting cakes and pastries! Been coming here for 12 years and their prices are beyond reasonable!

Arnaldo Rivera

According to my daughter, their strawberry shortcake is the best strawberry shortcake in the world. Very cool spot

L Chavis

Pumpkin cheesecake is a MUST!!

Lori Kane

I haven't been there in years! Selection was limited but the Hazelnut Roll was sooooo goooood!

Libia Gomez

EVERYTHING IS VERY GOOD AT LUTZ CAFÉ. I WANT TO RECOMMEND HOW IT IS THE DELICIOUS PASTRY!!

Kevin Heger

Delicious baked goods and great service. The cherry forest cake was tasty and indulgent!

Emily Broadfoot

Delicious chocolate croissants!!

TERRY POWELL

Great customer service under any condition. Great cake. And I ate it too.

Jesse Cruz

A great bakery!

Margarita Valencia

Very expensive, to Much cream on the cakes and to Sweet. It would be Great with less creamy/sugar!

marg deVelden

The coffee tray was a special treat, the tomatoe bisque soooo yummy, and the quiche pastry was perfect!

Charles Herbst

Beautiful Birthday Cake for my wife. Thank you Lutz....you always do wonderful work

Rich Rudd

My wife and I had a piece buttercream hazelnut cake each it is every bit as good as years ago.

rd birdsong

Great desserts

Anyvideoisgood

LOVE THIS PLACE! It's so classic! Don't listen to any of the bad reviews, because they're just picky or whatever. This place is amazing.

Micheal Burke

One of the best places I've ever been to for cookies cakes pastry

gigi cordon

They serve pastries and coffee. Tasted good. Family friendly. Metered side street parking.

freud medici

The cake that I bought for my 84th grandmother birthday,probably it was one the best cakes that my grandmother had on her life. Thanks!

Joseph Garcia

My all time favorite bakery in Chicago the desserts are not too sweet just perfect

Sandra Dambaugh

Very lovely and delicious food

Ted Hogan

It's just OK, it's not what it should be.

Paulette P

Very nice a bit old world off the beaten path. Nice for tea and cake. Didn't try the sandwiches

Stephanie R

Girl behind the counter was very rude. I was looking at different pastries and she kept rushing me... It was not even close to closing time.

wil mer425

Amazing selection of European style deserts, breads, and other confections. Staff was friendly and attentive.

Shane Vincent

Very friendly and clean, nice and relaxing.

Rosy Melgar

Delicious cakes and pastries. The prices are not cheap but you will not be disappointed with their products.

DESIGN VK

Fantasic place for cakes and birthday cakes they did amazing job for my son birthday cake. Will coming back soooooon

Willie W

Friendly service always, and pound cake by the slice. Who could ask for more.

Corndogs

I like to use their bathroom. They say "No public restrooms", but they serve coffee so how can a place that serves coffee lock their bathrooms? Sounds like thatd be messsssyyyy.

Osman Kausar

It's a great place.....We get all our cakes from there

Carol Stegall

Superb pastries just less choices than I remember.

Juana Gonzalez

My favorite Chicago Bakery. A bit high-priced but delicious pastries.

James Tittle

Never been before AD and reviews looks inviting “ Ole School” caught my fancy because I’m 69 and remember what goes in a Black Forest cake from a “Ole School” perspective: Chow 👍😊 …

Gaetana Johnson

Great baked goods, only downside is lack of the wide selection the Lutz family offered

Nancy Swimm (marocker60)

My memory of my experience here 30 years ago was not met. Interior seemed shabby and quality of pastries was low.

Sarah

The best in the area their cakes always fresh and moist

Ricardo Martinez

Great place, very good costumer service and delicious cakes. Worth every penny!!!!!!!

Luke P

Food is good. Service was a little slow (I was the only one in the store). But a good experience overall.

John Benefield

I have been stopping in for years. My mom would bring me as a kid. I live out of state but stop whenever I get a chance.

Sarah

Love the Austrian style coffee. Lutz’s is a gem in the city. ❤️

Joe Bachynski

The best bakery in chicago check out dinkels bakery on Lincoln Avenue as well

Marilyn Thiessen

It's close to. My apartment even tho they dont serve food anymore, but good pastries, yes!

Iliana Valles

Best Chocolate Ganache in town, this place has tradition.

Ana Gaxiola

Pastries were ok. They looked great but for my taste they were just ok.

William Thomas

We like it because they make excellent torts and cookies.

cisco arroyo

High prices but yet worth it, very delicious cake

Aaron Tait

Wonderfully delicate and light cakes and pastries, highly recommend!

Walter Palka

Fantastic pastries! Great on the go breakfast place...

Mike Goldberg

They open at 7am staff was helpful, pastries are amazing.

Katicia Villalobos Lorenzo

Always fresh, but I took away 1 star because they're becoming very expensive

Kay

My go to for Marzipan

butterfly29022

The BEST Strawberry Whipped Cream 🍰 Cake!!! …

me andyou

Best cake everrr!!! 40 years and counting!

Thomas T Morris

excellent pastries they do serve breakfast and lunch.

paris tyler

Nice old school bakery. Nice flavors, very rich.

Edwin Valdovinos

Best cakes ever always soo delicious

Christian Shepherd

Always friendly and everything is fantastic!

D. Bernal

Really love their pastries, so yummy

M M

Best Chocolate Cake on the planet! I'm serious.

pat magarity

First visit. So many great choices. Glad I don't live close

Juan Mirelez

Absolutely love Lutz. I bit on the pricey side but worth it on occasion.

Mallela Villarreal

Delicious cakes, good coffee

Vivienne Sullivan

My friends loved the pastry selection here.

Yasmeen Ahmed

delicious chocolate mousse cake that was ready made at the bakery

Miguel Barrera

Drove 45 minutes and it was all worth it. Amazing cake!!!!

J Roman

Love this place! Have been going here for years and I would highly recommend.

Tricia Budig

Delicious pastries and friendly staff.

Pastor CAT

Lots of history, great flavors, but poor parking

martin cortes

Very good chocolate mousse cake

B M

Best Cakes and pastries in Chicago!

Lillie Gajda

Always outstanding, been going since I was a child,so 50 yrs or so.

Jessica Panatsis

I Loooooooooooooove this place the Food is delicious and the service is Great. Thank You!!!

John L Novacek

Delicious pastries you'll find amazing!

Eliza Chilel

They have delicious cakes and pastries!

Anthony Morris

Awesome

Nima Shams

Timeless, consistently good pastries with good service, and a nice ambience!

Barry Kreutz

Great for custom cakes or just a slice and a coffee.

Opal Williamson

I was not that impressed... 30 years ago everything was fresh daily and beautiful...

jaquiB cruz

Best flavor cakes with a good price.

Michael Chrostowski

Always tasty treats.

Bob Selleg

Strawberry whip cream cake is da bomb!!!

Thomas Pawlowski

Very good bakery goods

Eric Kartheiser

Didn't quite meet my expectations that the Food Network put on the pastries.

M Martinez

Very friendly amazing pastries

oOj Manhattan

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME !!! but,, I want to be very careful with their deliciousness.

dana hodis

Love it ! The fruit tarts are to dye for 🤗 …

Norma L Garcia

Nice workers..good desserts.

Mia Ferrari

Great Desserts. I love the cakes

Asija D

Excellent customer service and goods!

Richard Sanders

Always the finest pastries since 1948!

George Proano

I luv the cookies and paistres.

Veronica Agudo

Best cakes at a good price !!

Eric Schlange

Great coffee and strawberry cream cake!

Janie Otero

The best cakes and pastries in town!!!

gwen edel

Good selection of fresh products eat in or take out.

John Quinn

Very pricey but excellent pastries

Paul Bolender

It’s like coffee hour after a Lutheran service.

Michael V Rubino

Not the place it used to be. Definitely losing it's luster

Kevin Ovcina

One of the best pastry shop in Chicago!

Petra Gloe

Not 100% authentic, but good

Danny G.

The best bakery in the Midwest 👌 …

Mark P

Pricey but the desert are delicious

Cheryl Resh

Lovely spot to have a cup of tea and pastry.

Jeff James

The best cakes and pastries.

Nancy Arreola

Love everything taste so fresh and unique

Jesse Ortega

Great service, great desserts

Grace Montalvo (Gracie)

Best Whip cream cakes in the City

David Rodriguez

Their chocolate truffles are phenomenal.

Maxwell Leib

might have left with two slices of cake rather than one....

Eric Rittner

Wonderfully delicious and excellent service 👍 …

Bernard Leong

Always great desserts

Victoria Palacios

Amazing strawberry cream cake.

Rivera Maria

great pastry just a bit pricey

Sheila Segura

Friendly service and delicious cakes!

Laura Morales

Everything looks and taste amazing! 😋 …

Kenneth Pingad

Great food and great service.

M Roth

No more chocolate

Andrew Ediger

It's so good I want it all.

Elizabeth Elser

Nice place, great little hideaway to relax

S. Sebastian Lee

Good birthday cakes and pastries.

Joe DeAngelo

Best German pastry ever.

Alux Del

Excelente coffee and cakes !

Nilam Patel

Great pastry selection!

Moritz Welt

Great place, good interior design

Mimi no

Omgggggg! Tasty tasty treats.

Frankie Mejia

Great quality! Great customer service!

Bernardine Robinson

You must try the POUND CAKE!

Orlando B

One of the best cakes in Chicago

Julie Novak

Love the strawberry shortcake!

ali chung

Wonderful swedish bakery.

Cal Ellison

Even their water was excellent!

Phoenix

Such a wonderful place Calming and beautiful

Matthew John

Lovely cakes and service

Sam Karow

Great strudel.

Poncho Ramirez

The cakes are really good

Eddie Sweeden

Love it

Charles “ChudPadmout661” Kuss

Great fresh bakery.

Tatiana Gleave

Their cake is amazing

Angel Reyes

The best cakes and pastries

Lk Braunig

Absolutely the best pastries

Amarit A

Good cake

Penny

Great fresh pastries!!!

Minh Truong

Great cake in town !

Jose Porres

Great cakes and coffe

Katelyn Gibbons

Get the chocolate cake!

Alma Rosa Prieto

Cakes are delicious.

Esmeralda Soto

Love the fruit tarts

franklin paz

Not bad can be better

Tony Nogly

Deadly, too many choices

Anthony Kordowski

Good pastries and desserts

Osvaldo Bueno

Excellent cakes and cookies

Fran McCarthy

Best coffee and pastries

Hammett Clinic of Chiropractic Kenosha Chiropractor

The Best!

susan martin

Great desserts.

omer khan

Kosher & halaal cafe

Diane Kennicker

Excellent pastries!

Michael Rodriguez

Super smooth coffee

Mark Adams

Cupcakes and truffles to kill for...

Maryann Slawinski

Fabulous bakery!

Jaice Cooperrider

Expensive, but delicious

Mari Delgado

Best cakes!

M Alam

Noel Amante

Cakes are excellent

Matt Sturm

Great pastries.

Beckett Costello

Incredible pastries!

Diana

Very good service

Keeundis Austin

Great customer service

Salvador Rabadan

Nothing but the best

Larry Cairo

Great brownies!!

Juan Jimenez

Very good service

ARMANDO JIMENEZ

I love the cakes

Sara Musa

Just love it

carol lee

Love that place always

Thanh Le

Awesome

Fred Robey

Delicious

Zac LeMieux

Delicious in every way

Danny Rechitsky

D-licious 🇩🇪 …

Mike Gallagher

Great bakery

abel figueroa

Best brownies

marco antonio Ramos

Great service.

Chris

Fun place to go

Cindy Damler

Always GREAT!

Rose Stone

Nice atmosphere

Syed Waliullah

Tasty pastries

Gradatious Fowl

Mmmmm, everything.

Eva Rosol

Not what it used to be

Renato Camargo

Good place

Joseph Hernandez

Best 🍰 ever …

philip carter

Great Pastery

Mindi Newman

Amazing💚💚💚💚💚 …

claudia forero

(Translation) The attention is very good, the staff is very friendly. There is a lack of imagination in the creations and it hurts that the quality of the ingredients is not of good quality. If they use a more aromatic coffee with less acidity, that would be excellent. (Original) La atención es muy buena, el personal es muy amable. Falta imaginación en las creaciones y lastima que la calidad de los ingredientes, no es de buena calidad. Si usan un café más aromático y con menos acidez, sería excelente.