It’s time to eat cake.
Cake Tastings
Tastings are offered on a biweekly basis (i.e. every other week), for pickup on Friday or Saturday, based on availability.
Tastings are PRE-ORDERED and paid for in advance of pickup (please no walk-ins!), and you’re welcome to choose as many flavors as you’d like from our current menu (most clients choose 3-4). Each sample is individually packaged in a compostable lidded container, and serves 2-3. Samples consist of a layer of cake, topped with filling. Scroll down for ordering details, or simply email us.
We strongly encourage you to check in with us first to confirm availability for your event date before ordering a Tasting! This helps us to provide you with the best customer service possible.
Our biweekly micro-tasting format allows you to sample the cake flavors of your choice in the comfort of your own home, alongside any loved ones you want to include in the process (optional!). After you’ve picked your favorites, we then discuss and finalize all the details for your cake order via email or phone, at your leisure. We’ve been lucky enough to serve thousands of happy clients with this “to-go” tasting format over our 15 years in business.
You can select any flavor from our current menu to taste. Most clients choose three or four flavors to sample, though you can opt to sample as few or as many flavors as you wish.
The cost is $20 per flavor. Each sample serves 2-3 and is presented in a compostable lidded container to keep it fresh.
All eight of the flavors on our current menu are available as either a VEGAN or GLUTEN-FREE version, so let us know if you are looking to taste these options.
Note: While we do not offer cake options that are both vegan AND gluten-free at this time, our best selling vegan and gluten-free chocolate brownies are highly popular at special events and can be ordered through our online store.
How do Tastings work?
1) First, take a look at our Cake Menu. Note that all of the flavors on our current menu are available as either a gluten-free OR a vegan version, if you should require it.
2) Then, send us an email to let us know which flavors you’d like to sample, along with your event date, guest count, etc, so we can check availability.
3) Carla will get back to you within 1-2 days. Check your spam if you don’t hear back after 48 hours.
4) We’ll determine a mutually-agreeable date for pickup (we offer Micro-Tasting opportunities every other week) before sending you an invoice for the tasting fee.
5) Payment MUST be received at least 1-2 weeks prior to your preferred pickup date. If we don’t receive payment, we are unable to confirm your tasting (we book up quickly as a result of high demand!)
6) Collect your samples from our studio in lower Queen Anne, take them home, and enjoy!
Note: We can only offer you a micro-tasting if there’s at LEAST 4-6 weeks of lead time before your event! Again, we require at least 1-2 weeks of advance notice to prepare your specific cake flavor selections for pickup.
Each sample is packaged in a compostable lidded cup, containing cake and filling, and serves 2-3. Cost: $20 per sample.
ALLERGY WARNING: All of our baked products may come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, and MILK. Our gluten-free and vegan cakes are baked separately with great care using sanitized equipment. However, we cannot guarantee that they will be free from all traces of the aforementioned allergens. For more information, please ask us!
FAQ: Tastings
I’d like to participate in a tasting, but I want to make sure you’re available for my date first. How do I do this?
Our schedule books up quickly for certain peak-season dates. We invite you to fill out our contact form with as many details as possible about your event and the cake you’re dreaming of. We’ll check the calendar!
My event is coming up very soon (like, next week). Can I still sample your cakes?
It’s never a bad idea to reach out to us! We may be able to make a plan to prep some lightning-quick samples for you, depending on our availability. Likely, you will NOT be able to choose exactly which flavors you will sample; they’ll be chef’s choice. (This is one of the reasons why we recommend planning for your custom cake well in advance.)
Alternatively, you can download the TooGoodToGo app, and look up “Honey Crumb” on there. On occasional Fridays, and sometimes Saturdays too, we offer “Surprise Bags” of cake scraps (trimmed from all the custom cakes we bake each week) for $5.99 via the app. This is a fantastic way to sample our delicious cakes at (relatively) short notice while helping to reduce food waste!
I live out of state. Can you ship cake samples to me?
It depends. We’d need to mail your samples using UPS guaranteed overnight express shipping, which is not available to certain residential ZIP codes within the United States. If you do reside in an eligible ZIP code, you’d need to be home when the package arrives. (The cakes are fragile & temperature-sensitive, and must be brought inside right away!)
We only ship during the cooler months of the year. (Shipments during summer are not available.) Overnight shipping rates with UPS are typically approx. $110-$160, excluding the cost of the Cake Tasting itself. Please contact us for more details!
What if I want to sample a flavor that wasn’t included in the tasting?
All of our flavors are incredibly popular (or they wouldn’t end up on the menu after our recipe-testing phase each year!). We’re confident that you’ll love them and will be able to pin down your own preferences after attending a quarterly in-person tasting. Having said that, we ARE able to customize the flavors in our biweekly micro-tastings, for an additional fee. This fee depends on the nature of the customization. If you’re looking for something completely off-menu, we typically charge $20-$30 extra per sample. If you’re just looking to pair a certain cake base with a different filling from our existing menu, there is no additional charge.
Note: Preparing individual samples is extremely labor-intensive, since we make all of our cakes and fillings entirely from scratch (no box mix or pre-packaged fillings here). We focus on quality over quantity. Thank you for understanding our policies!
I’m not planning to order a wedding cake or custom celebration cake at this time, but I’d still love to enjoy a tasting, just for fun (or to give as a gift). Is this possible?
Yes! We’d love for you to sample our cakes, for any reason whatsoever.
Each year, we prepare many tasting samples for clients who just LOVE our cake and want a smaller “dose” of it without having to purchase a whole cake. We’re convinced you’ll enjoy our samples so much that you’ll come back to us for celebration cakes in future.
How should I enjoy my cake samples?
We recommend that you enjoy your cake samples within 24-48 hours of pickup, for the best experience. If you wish to taste them over a longer period, please keep the individual containers tightly sealed, and store in the fridge. PLEASE ensure that your cake samples are at room temperature before enjoying them.
It’s a great time to pop some prosecco if you are so inclined. Alternatively, it’s wise to have a glass of water handy to cleanse your palate between bites. We also suggest taking tasting notes. Your specific feedback is invaluable to us as we collaborate with you to craft your dream cake!
Please remember to compost the containers in which your samples were packaged, and help us reduce our environmental impact.
I cannot make it on the scheduled pickup date but I already paid for my tasting. Can I get a refund or just pick up the cakes on a different date?
We specifically reserve capacity on our baking schedule for you when you pay for your tasting, and because our capacity is limited, we sometimes have to turn away other couples once we are fully booked. We are so sorry, but we are unable to refund your tasting if you opt to cancel less than four business days in advance of your scheduled pickup. Having said that, you are welcome to send a friend or family member to pick up the samples on your behalf, on the pre-arranged date.
A reminder: All pickups take place at our studio in lower Queen Anne: 177 Western Ave W, Suite 268-A, Seattle, WA 98119. You can find us on Google Maps. We are closed Sundays through Tuesdays, so if you can’t pick up your cake samples on a Saturday before closing, they will be composted.