AUSTRALIAN
Barangaroos Aussie Pies
3208 N . Sheffield ( 773 ) 770-3510 Barangaroospies . com
Transport yourself to Australia at this Lakeview East counter service restaurant in the bustling Belmont / Sheffield corridor . Named after an inner-city suburb of Sydney , New South Wales , Australia , Barangaroos , where meat pies are popular quick meals for locals . Savory , one-size pie options include the Classic Mince - ground beef , onion & cheese , Mexican - steak fajita , black beans & cheese , Chicken Tikka Masala and vegetarian-friendly Veggie Pizza . Open daily at 11AM- 7PM , Friday & Saturday until 9PM and Sunday until 8PM .
BAKERIES , CAFES & SWEET TREATS
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Café
1114 W . Belmont ( 773 ) 929-1100 bittersweetpastry . com
Offering a daily menu of seasonal soups , sandwiches , salads and quiches , Bittersweet ’ s bright , vibrant European-style café offers an intimate setting to enjoy breakfast or lunch . Serving the Lakeview East community for more than 25 years , Bittersweet ’ s decadent desserts and delicious specialty drinks , including the hot chocolate — a rich blend of premium chocolate , milk , cream and spices , served with freshly made whipped cream — will not disappoint .