Chicago Bakery

No Shortcuts to Quality

In 1948, Mr and Mrs Fred C. Lutz opened Chicago’s first Konditorei, aptly named Lutz Pastry Shop. Sixty years later and in our original location, you can come in and see for yourself why Lutz has stood the test of time. Our reputation for quality pastries and unique dining lives on.
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Catering and Special Events

Let Lutz cater your next business meeting or special event. We can accommodate your upcoming bridal or baby shower in our quaint dining room or beautiful outdoor garden (weather permitting). We are happy to help plan every detail.
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Chicago Bakery Catering

Personalized Cakes

Celebrate that special
occasion with a beautiful
personalized cake.
Delivered anywhere, a
Lutz cake is a great way to
show how much you care.

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Cookies

Lutz’s delicious homemade
cookies make a sweet
gift. Packaged with care
to make a beautiful
presentation.

Order Cookies and Candy

Candies

For a special treat or the
perfect gift, choose Lutz
Cafe's exquisite chocolate
truffles, pralines and
chocolate-dipped dried fruit.

Order Cookies and Candy

Baumkuchen

The New Yorker rated our
Baumkuchen “the closest to
Kreutzkamm’s famous German
Bakery that I have found”
said famous food critic and
author Mimi Sheraton.

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