Schweet Foods in the News

New: Schweet Cheesecake Has Gluten Free Option

1/1/2019

You've been asking about it, so now you can choose a gluten free cheesecake type when ordering the Original Homemade Chicago Cheesecake. Be assured that it is free of gluten, from the signature batter down to the crust - and it tastes great. The crust is finely prepared with an oatmeal base to help bind without compromising taste and texture.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Meets Schweet Cheesecake

12/30/2018

Schweet Original Homemade Chicago Cheesecake was a featured vendor at the grand opening of premiere food incubator, The Hatchery. Dignitaries, the media and culinary professionals citywide attended and sampled our signature cakes. This included City of Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel, who was delighted with the taste of our unique artisan bake.

Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune Food & Dining Reporter, Interviews Schweet

12/17/2018

What a pleasure it was to be interviewed by Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune Food & Dining Reporter and host of the lively blog cast, Chewing. We shared info about our signature recipe and the history of the Austin community, which is our home for
The Original Homemade Chicago cheesecake. Click below to listen:

Schweet Cheesecake Gift Cards: Send This Special Artisan Gift!

11/15/2018

Our Original Homemade Chicago cheesecakes make unique artisan gifts that colleagues and loved ones won't forget. In denominations of $10, $20 or $40, you'll be able to make gift giving easy and satisfy the most discerning cheesecake lover. Purchase yours here.

How Schweet Cheesecake Got Its Start...Boombox Chicago

11/5/2018

Part of a good company is the weight of its back story. So, we like to tell customers how important strategic partners are, like Boombox Chicago, who helped to give our Original Homemade Chicago cheesecake brand a great start. Learn about this great company that housed our brand as a tenant in one of its innovative start-up spaces.

Schweet Makes Whipped Cream Topping - Fresh

10/25/2018

At Schweet we love freshly made desserts, just like you. This is why we take pride in our homemade whipped cream topping made the artisan way. If you usually purchase desserts that are topped with whipped cream from a can, then you're consuming nitrous oxide - not good! When the average dessert just won't do for your holiday, friends and family, have a Schweet cheesecake.

See How We Make
Artisan Whipped Cream Just for You

Schweet Cheesecake at the Austin Power of Life 5K!

9/24/2018

We had a great time on Saturday, 9/22 at the Austin Power of Life 5K Run/Walk as organized by the AAABNA organization. Our client, the Rush University Office of Community Engagement distributed our one-of-a-kind Moo-Moo cheesecakes to their race participants as a unique artisan reward for a 5K completion! What a great way for the broader community to experience our Original Homemade Chicago cheesecake. Learn more about this important annual event: http://austinpower5k.com/mission-statement-events/

TASTE OUR ARTISAN CHEESECAKES

Meet Us at the Marche Francais French Market in September

9/7/2018

Marche Francais in Mt. Prospect Il

Mark your calendar as we'll be sharing our Original Homemade Chicago cheesecake with the good people in Mt. Prospect, Illinois at the Marche Francais French Market on Sunday, September 9th from 8am to 1pm. If you love all things French and make it a point to be at all of the markets, meet us there to taste our light and decadent dessert that discerning folks have been talking about. Be there with a friend and learn more here.

Get Fast Same Day Delivery of Schweet Cheesecake on Ubereats

8/25/2018

No time to visit our artisan shop? We understand. Need a cheesecake fast for a gathering? We have it. Get fast same day delivery of our artisan cheescakes on Ubereats. Sizes and toppings are limited. Order here.

Schweet Foods Celebrates Mandela and Peace 7.18.18

7/17/2018

Will you join our brand and strategic partners to celebrate the 100th birthday of the late and great Nelson Mandela? Tomorrow on 7/18 as Schweet Foods participates with Illinois State Rep LaShawn K. Ford, the Westside Health Authority and many others in a ceremony of peace and community wellness.

Meet Us at The Chicago Artisan Market in July!

7/2/2018

FOOD, FASHION,
HOME GOODS & ART

On Sunday, July 22nd from 10am - 4pm join us at the Chicago Artisan Market which features the best of Chicago in food, fashion, home goods and art. Where else would we be with our Original Homemade Chicago cheesecake? Yes, you can have the best of it all while you shop, and eat artisan with us. Get a ticket. It's a "don't miss".

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We're "Food That Does Good"

6/12/2018

In this video see how we work with strategic partner, the Westside Health Authority, and their Every Block a Village initiative to create community - one block at a time. We're "Food That Does Good".

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Success! The Schweet Foods 5/12 Grand Opening

5/16/2018

A big "thank you" to our fans, supporters and the community for making our 5/12 pre-Mother's Day grand opening a success! We appreciate the love. Stay tuned this summer as we offer cheesecake enthusiasts and discerning foodies the Original Homemade Chicago Cheesecake. Our spot will soon become your regular summer jaunt! 5051 W. Chicago Avenue in Chicago. Artisan Hours: Thursday 11am - 5pm & Friday - Saturday 11am - 6pm. Call 312/620-9469.

Our Grand Opening: Schweet Cheesecake to Open 1st Storefront

5/3/2018

A Pre-Mother's Day Affair

Saturday, 5/12 from 11am - 6pm

mother's day rose

We invite you to join us for the celebration of our storefront grand opening on Saturday, May 12 from 11am - 6pm at 5051 W. Chicago Avenue. It's a very special opening that is also a pre-Mother's Day affair that will be marked with Jazz, vendors, and a sweet $40.00 package* made just for her:

An 8-inch signature cheesecake of your choice
A rose
Herbal tea

It's our way of celebrating what matters most: community, mothers and cheesecake! Learn more about the event, our strategic partners, such as the Westside Health Authority, the Av72 business corridor and the AABNA organization by clicking here.

*Available while supplies last

Join us at 5051 W. Chicago Avenue for our grand opening and pre-Mother's Day affair

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We Support Apna Ghar In the Fight Against Gender Violence

4/17/2018

We're a proud sponsor of the Apna Ghar 2018 "Taste for Life" gala that honors gender violence survivors. You can join them and their 400+ guests on 4/19 at the Chicago Cultural Center. Register for the event to support this noteworthy cause. We're "Food That Does Good".

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Schweet Foods at the One-of-a-Kind Show April 27 - 29

3/23/2018

You heard right! The Schweet Foods Original Homemade Chicago Cheesecake company will be debuting at the Chicago One-of-a-Kind Show to kick off spring! This dynamic show occurs only twice a year, and features unique, limited edition and obscure items that are rarely found elsewhere. Come and meet us in person and taste our undeniably fresh and indisputably homemade cheesecake. Bring the family, your significant other or make it a "girlfriend" outing. As a spring gift, use coupon code "OAK" when you order online and pick up in-store. Offer expires 4/30/18. Now isn't that Schweet?

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Schweet Cheesecake on Grub Hub & New Storefront Location Beginning April 20th!

3/21/2018

Grub Hub Pic

Schweet Foods 5051 W. Chicago Avenue

Our first location at 5051 W. Chicago Avenue in Chicago.

Grub Hub Delivery

Foodies have been asking, and to your pleasure, we're proud to announce that we'll be delivering our Original Homemade Chicago cheesecake straight to your doorstep via one of your favorite digital platforms - Grub Hub! This means that you can visit www.grubhub.com and have the same decadent cheesecakes that we're known for. You can join the mailing list below to receive a reminder of when we're live.

New Storefront Location!

Prefer to order online and pick up in-store? You can do that too by pre-ordering today for pick-up at our new storefront location at 5051 W. Chicago Avenue. Now, isn't that Schweet?! Hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 11am - 6pm.

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We're at the 1871 International Women's Maker Faire

3/5/2018

The 3/8th 1871 International Women's Maker Fair has invited Schweet Foods, the Original Homemade Chicago Cheesecake company, to be a featured vendor! We're on a list of specially curated local craft providers who are women makers. From art and food, home goods, jewelry and more, you’re bound to find something you’ll love. To add to the celebration you can use coupon code "1871" for a 10% discount on any of our signature whole cheesecakes through 3/15/18.

1871 is Chicago's premiere entrepreneurship and tech incubator. Register to meet us at this great event and learn more:

1871 International Women's Maker Fair and Schweet Foods

Schweet Foods is a featured vendor for the 1871 International Women's Maker Fair

REGISTER FOR 1871 WOMEN'S EVENT

Schweet Foods Strategic Partners

2/28/2018

The AAABNA and the Westside Health Authority

Our friends at the AAABNA and the Westside Health Authority are instrumental in helping our young cheesecake business thrive. They help to make our Original Homemade Chicago Cheesecake successful by providing connections to business opportunities and customers, as well as opportunities to distribute via prime locations. Learn more about these dynamic organizations:

The Austin African American Business Networking Association Inc. is a non-for profit corporation established under the laws of the great State of Illinois. AAABNA was formed by local business owners who are proud of their African American heritage and felt that there is a need for us to pool our resources to bring about effective change in the African American community. www.aaabna.org

#aaabna

Westside Health AuthorityWestside Health Authority (WHA) is a non-profit organization that has served the Austin neighborhood and the greater west side of Chicago since 1988.
Born directly from west side area residents' desire to empower themselves and create a safer, more vibrant community, which connects residents to economic, cultural and social service opportunities.
www.healthauthority.org

#av72chicago #westhealthauthority

Schweet Foods WGN Radio Interview - Listen

1/26/2018

"One of the best dang foods I've ever had!"

John Williams, favorite WGN radio celebrity host, speaks to Schweet Foods Co-Owner, Chamille Weddington, to share live with Chicago listeners the great back story of the original homemade Chicago cheesecake brand. John also tells about his pleasing experience after having discovered it at the Randolph Street Market, and why it's "one of the best dang foods I've ever had!" Click below to listen:

John Williams WGN Radio Schweet cheesecake

L to R: Schweet Foods Co-Owner, Chamille Weddington with WGN celebrity host, John Williams www.wgnradio.com

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The Perfect Proposal: A Pair of Moo-Moo...

1/16/2018

The time is right. Our personal 4-inch artisan cheesecake is the perfect proposal that we sell in pairs. From now through February 14th we'll prepare a customized message for the one you love - along with complimentary delivery to any location in Chicago. During the check-out process, simply state in the "Note" box what you'd like your message of love to say. Now that's Schweet.

Flavors: Pecan Pleasure, Viola strawberry, Viola blueberry, Chocolate Chip Westside & more.

ORDER A PAIR OF MOO-MOO
2 FOR $14

Like this? You'll receive a coupon when you do.

We're Debuting at the Forefront of Innovation Event...

12/14/2017

Featuring Celebrity Chef, Rick Bayless

We're happy to announce that we'll be sampling our Schweet Foods Original Homemade Chicago Cheesecake at the sold-out "Forefront of Innovation" culinary event on December 14th in Chicago, featuring celebrity chef Rick Bayless! Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @schweetcheesecake

You're Invited: Our Signature Tasting Event

11/10/2017

You're invited to the Schweet Foods cheesecake tasting event! On Friday, November 10th (from 12 - 6pm) and Saturday, November 11th (from 10am - 5pm) we'll be sampling our signature original homemade Chicago cheesecakes - just in time for the upcoming holiday season. When the average dessert won't do for your holiday table, you'll be able to taste and decide which of our made-to-order cakes will be perfect for your guests: the Pecan Pleasure, The Avenue, Chocolate Chip Westside, The Viola strawberry or blueberry, and more will be available to try. To add, we'll be serving complimentary Ethiopian coffee and playing Jazz to make a chilly day warmer and sweeter. Bring a friend and your discerning taste as we ease into a festive season of good food and family.
If you met us at the Randolph Street Market or missed our October grand opening, this Signature Tasting event is an opportunity for you to try our cakes in an intimate setting and learn more about our unique family-owned cheesecake recipe! We'll see you this weekend.
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Press Release!: 10.21.17 Grand Opening

11/7/2017

Click on the cheesecake below to download the 10.21 media release announcing our pop-up shop grand opening in Chicago's Austin Community.

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Schweet Foods is the Business of the Month!

10/12/2017

On October 10th Schweet Foods proudly received the Business of the Month award from the important Leaders Network in Chicago. We are thankful for this honor. This furthers our charge as "Food That Does Good". More to come as we move forward as the original homemade Chicago cheesecake company!