Schweet Foods in the News

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

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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

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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

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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!

The A' la Carte French Food Festival! Meet Us There.

9/14/2017

On Thursday, October 5th from 6 - 8pm at 360 Chicago, we’ll be serving up complimentary slices of our famous Viola cheesecake at the launch party for the 3rd annual 10-day French Food Festival, à la carte 2017. Come experience the many flavors of France, and specially priced menus for French and French-inspired restaurants and businesses. Don’t miss the cooking workshops, tastings, cultural events, and activities – namely the chance to meet us and sample the best cheesecake in Chicago. Location: 360 Chicago at 875 N. Michigan.

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Grand Opening Location in Chicago!

8/23/2017

Schweet Foods
Homemade Cheesecakes
in Austin

Customers have been asking where they can get our cheesecakes more frequently! Our sell-out product will soon be available in Chicago's Austin and neighborhood. Schweet Foods will have a long-term pop-up location at 5846 W. Chicago Avenue in Fall 2017 and a soon-to-be announced permanent location in the spring of 2018. Thanks to your inquiries, purchases and enthusiasm, we're taking the next step in sharing the Original Homemade Chicago cheesecake.

Don't miss the Austin grand opening on Saturday, 10/21st at 10am! We'll have our signature cheesecakes, African coffee and Jazz - RSVP below.

RSVP 10/21 GRAND OPENING!

AUSTIN LOCATION: 5846 W. Chicago Ave.

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National Cheesecake Day with The Buzz Cafe

8/3/2017

On July 28th, we partnered with the Buzz Café in Oak Park, IL for National Cheesecake Day! Customers enjoyed tasting Schweet Foods' Viola cheesecake during this 2-hour sampling event. Delicious! Diners exclaimed:

- "It's the best cheesecake I've ever had".
- "It's sooooo fresh".
- "Wow, love the texture and flavor".
#best cheesecake #homemadeChicagocheesecake

The Ultimate Proposal...

6/29/2017

Oh, let us count the ways... that you can have cheesecake:

With Tea
With Coffee
With a white plum wine (try Yuki!)
With a moscato

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We're Back - At the Randolph Street Market on June 24th & 25th

6/7/2017

Come on - it's the summer! We'd love to meet you and share the extra special experience of tasting our homemade cheesecakes. Meet us at the Randolph Street Market on Sat 6/24 and Sun 6/25. Location: 1340 W. Randolph in Chicago. The foodie in you will be happy that you did! See what folks are saying on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/schweetcheesecake

Cheesecake History...for Foodies Only!

5/22/2017

Over 16 different countries make cheesecakes and in various forms and fashions! Have you ever had a South African Amarula no-bake cheesecake?

A Traditional Birthday Cake? Not.

5/2/2017

Need we say more? Don't clown around with an average cake. Be sure. Be different. Get a Schweet homemade Chicago cheesecake for your special day.

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Find Schweet Cheesecakes in Chicago!

4/4/2017

While you're in Chicago, you can find us at the Randolph Street Market. We're known for the freshest and tastiest cheesecakes you've ever had, so don't miss: http://www.randolphstreetmarket.com/. Stay tuned for appearances at other local markets, fairs and festivals by checking back frequently.

Welcome to goodness.

3/13/2017

We're sure you'll become a fan of our cheesecakes - sooner than later. This is a good place to tell a friend about us and even give us some good suggestions! Go ahead. Let's chat...