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Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop

A bakery café at 2458 W Montrose Ave in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (773) 478-7785 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Central Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 7 PM
Thursday7 AM – 7 PM
Friday7 AM – 7 PM
Saturday7 AM – 7 PM
Sunday8 AM – 6 PM

82 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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2458 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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Address2458 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
NeighborhoodLincoln Square
Phone(773) 478-7785
StyleBakery café
CountyCook County
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center4.3 mi north

About Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop

You will find Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop at 2458 W Montrose Ave in Lincoln Square, Chicago, 4.3 mi north of the Chicago city center.

It is one of 805 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Chicago, which works out to one bakery per 3,381 residents. Nearest alternative: Iced at 4131 N Rockwell St, 0.4 mi away.

Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop opens as early as 7 AM and stays open until 7 PM on its longest day, for about 82 hours across 7 days a week. It keeps weekend hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
  • Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.
  • Morning bunCroissant dough coiled with cinnamon and orange sugar, baked in a muffin tin until the edges caramelize and crunch.
  • Butter croissantLaminated pastry with dozens of crisp, shattering layers and a honeycombed, buttery interior; best eaten the morning it's baked.

Breakfast

  • Ham & Gruyère egg sandwichFried egg, shaved ham and melted Gruyère on toasted brioche with a swipe of Dijon mustard.
  • Greek yogurt parfaitLayers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh berries and house granola with honey; cool, crunchy and lightly sweet.
  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.

Sandwiches

  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.
  • Tuna meltTuna salad and melted Swiss griddled on sourdough until the bread is golden and the cheese starts to bubble.
  • Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.
  • Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
Full hours

Photos

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Food for sale on the counter of Jacob's Bakery + Cafe 2025-10-08 — illustrative photo
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Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop

What are Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop's hours?
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop's listed hours are Mon–Sat: 7 AM – 7 PM; Sun: 8 AM – 6 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 8 AM – 6 PM.
What time does Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop located?
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop is at 2458 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop?
The listed phone number is (773) 478-7785.
What should I order at Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Blueberry muffin, Cranberry orange scone, Ham & Gruyère egg sandwich, and Greek yogurt parfait. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop?
Nearby options include Iced (0.4 mi), Not Just Cookies (0.4 mi), and Cookie Spin (0.4 mi).

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