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Custom Cake & Cookie Ordering FAQs
Have questions about ordering custom cakes or cookies? Below you’ll find answers to our most common questions about design, flavors, timelines, and service areas throughout Chicagoland and the Near West Suburbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
To place an order or get additional details complete our quote form. The form collects all the information we need to provide you with a quote or to answer any questions you may have.
All custom orders are custom priced based on what you order.
For custom cakes; you should estimate that your cake will be a minimum of $175 for a single tiered cake and $275 for a multi-tiered cake. Your final, custom price is based on the amount of time it takes to complete your final design.
Our custom cookies start at $72/dozen. Your final, custom price is based on the amount of time it takes to complete your final design.
For an actual price please complete our quote form and be sure to include inspiration photos.
Yes. Custom decorated cookies have a minimum order of two dozen, and cupcakes have a minimum order of one dozen. Custom cakes begin at $175.
While we welcome orders up to 3 months in advance; we request a minimum of 2 weeks for all custom orders. For large and corporate orders; we ask that you confirm your order at least a month in advance.The minimum order time ensures that we have all ingredients, supplies, and materials needed for your order and that we are able to provide your order the attention it deserves. It also minimizes stress on your baker and allows us to continue enjoying what we do.Looking to place a last minute order? If we do have availability, a fee to "make magic happen" will be added to your total.
Of course! We are happy to speak with you to help you place an order. However, we do request that you complete our quote form first. You may add a note in message field that you would like to speak by phone or respond to the confirmation email that you will receive; feel free to include the questions that you have.
This helps me to be better prepared to answer the questions you have and ensures that we make the most of the time we spend on the phone.
Your order is confirmed when you submit your initial payment. You will also receive a confirmation email.
When paying through the link in your invoice, you may use any major debit or credit card. You may also pay using Zelle. Cash payments may be coordinated in advance upon request. All payment deadlines still apply, and cash payments must be received by the due date listed on the invoice. Cash payments cannot be made at pickup/delivery.
If you're looking to taste our cakes for your weddings; we offer tasting boxes for $50. This provides 3 cake flavors in a tasting size for 2. Complete our quote form to ensure availability for your wedding. You will then receive a confirmation email; please respond to that email to let us know you're interested in a tasting box.
Yes! Simplified smash cakes start at $100 and include basic buttercream decoration with minimal design details. Themed or highly detailed smash cakes are priced as custom cakes and are subject to our standard custom cake minimum. Reduced smash cake pricing is available when purchased as an add-on to a larger custom cake or qualifying dessert order.
While we do have vegan and gluten friendly options; we are a home-based bakery and our kitchen also processes common food allergens such as wheat, nuts, milk, etc.
Yes, we love corporate orders! Please complete our quote form to begin the process.
As a small business, we do not have the capacity to offer discounts on large/bulk orders. Large/Bulk orders will be priced the same as normal sized orders.
While there are times you may find us at local markets and pop up events; we are a home-based, internet only, bakery. If you are interested in placing an order, you can complete our Quote Form and we'll follow up with you.
While we do offer pickup, it is recommended that all custom cakes 2 or more tiers be delivered to ensure safe arrival. If you elect to pick up your order, you assume all liability for the condition of the order once it leaves our possession.
Yes, we deliver for a fee. The delivery fee is based on how far the delivery location is and how long it takes to get there. Yes, delivery is available for an additional fee. The delivery fee is based on the distance and estimated travel time to the delivery location.Be sure to include the delivery address when submitting your quote request form so the delivery fee can be included in your quote. If you change your mind or delivery is outside your budget, it can be removed before your order is secured.Delivery-only orders that do not require setup may be delivered by a courier. Once the courier picks up your order, you’ll receive a text message confirming that it is on the way and, when available, a tracking link so you can follow the delivery. You must be available to meet the courier at the door, or in the lobby if applicable.
Yes, we offer set up! Be sure to indicate that you'd like both when you submit your quote form and we will add that amount into your quote.
We do offer shipping! Currently, we only have the capacity to ship cookies. We'll be sure to announce when we ship additional items. Complete our quote form, choose delivery, and in the message section indicate that you'd like shipping and include the address you'd like it shipped to.
We love giving back to organizations in our community. We limit our donations to 3 per year for 3 separate 501c3 organizations. Submit your request via our quote form to check for availability. Include in the message section of your submission that you are looking for a donation.
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