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German Bakery

Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop

About

Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop is a German-style bakery and cafe at 2458 W Montrose Ave in Lincoln Square, near Western Avenue and a short walk south of the Western Brown Line stop. Founded in 1948, the bakery makes tortes, tarts, strudel, cookies and chocolates from traditional European recipes, along with wedding and occasion cakes. Slices are served with coffee at tables in the back.

What to know

  • The bakery opened in 1948.
  • The 49 Western bus stops at the corner of Montrose and Western.
  • Street parking on Montrose is free but limited to the block and the residential streets nearby.
  • Custom wedding cakes are made to order.

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