It’s time to eat cake.
Our very special Cake Tastings can be pre-ordered for pickup from our Seattle studio on fixed dates each month.
Our cake samples are individually packaged in compostable lidded containers, so you can enjoy them over a few days. Each sample is made up of a layer of cake, topped with filling, and our tasting sets serve 2-3 people. If you’re planning a group tasting experience with several friends and family members, we’d recommend ordering more than one set of samples. (This way, each person will get more than a bite of cake!)
This well-curated selection will allow you to experience the quality of our cakes, as well as our unique approach to flavor and texture, and will hopefully help you to narrow down your own preferences.
If you’d like to hire us as your cake vendor after enjoying the tasting, please reach out to us. We’ll discuss the specifications for your cake order via phone or email, as needed.
Each month, we donate 5% of total Tasting Box sales to the Equal Justice Initiative.
It’s always wise to check in with us first to confirm availability for your event date before ordering a Tasting! We can’t refund your tasting fee if you don’t check availability first and we end up being booked for your date.
Our monthly “to go” Tastings have been such a huge hit since 2020 that we no longer host in-person tasting appointments in our studio.
We’ve found it’s much more efficient and fun (for everyone!) if you do the tasting in the comfort of your own home, and then we discuss and finalize all the details for your cake order via email or phone, at your leisure — rather than having to cram the whole process into a 45-min appointment.
May Tasting
PICKUP DATE: Saturday, May 18th, 2024
PICKUP TIME: NOON to 2PM
LOCATION: Honey Crumb, 177 Western Ave W, Suite 268-A, Seattle, WA 98119
COST (4x Flavors): $65
Flavors included in our MAY Tasting: “Strawberry Fields”, “Lemon Blueberry”, “Ferrero Crunch”, and “Chocolate Coffee Pecan”. (View our full menu HERE.)
We alternate the flavors for subsequent tastings. There are 8x flavors on our menu in total. So, if you order TWO tastings, one after the other, you’ll sample our entire menu!
We cannot change or substitute any of the flavors in each month’s tasting. Thank you for appreciating how much time and care goes into preparing all the samples for our monthly tastings!
Please note: Our May Tasting contains dairy, eggs, and gluten. If you are avoiding any of these ingredients, please scroll down to the “Dietary Restrictions” section below for info about ordering GF or vegan samples.
READY TO ORDER YOUR MAY TASTING?
Click or tap the “Pay Now” button below to place your pre-order for our May tasting. You’ll be taken to PayPal to complete the purchase. You will not receive a separate email from us, just a notification from PayPal to confirm receipt of the payment. This means your order is in our system!
DEADLINE TO ORDER YOUR MAY TASTING: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 before 10PM (BUT if we sell out, the pre-order link will be removed earlier than this!)
June Tasting
PICKUP DATE: Saturday, June 15th, 2024
PICKUP TIME: NOON to 2PM
LOCATION: Honey Crumb, 177 Western Ave W, Suite 268-A, Seattle, WA 98119
COST (4x Flavors): $65
Flavors included in our JUNE Tasting: “White Wedding”, “Salted Caramel Chocolate”, “Honey Bunny”, and “Almond Apricot”. (View our full menu HERE.)
We alternate the flavors for subsequent tastings. There are 8x flavors on our menu in total. So, if you order TWO tastings, one after the other, you’ll sample our entire menu!
We cannot change or substitute any of the flavors in each month’s tasting. Thank you for appreciating how much time and care goes into preparing all the samples for our monthly tastings!
Please note: The June Tasting contains dairy, eggs, and gluten. If you are avoiding any of these ingredients, please scroll down to the “Dietary Restrictions” section below for info about ordering GF or vegan samples.
READY TO ORDER YOUR JUNE TASTING?
Click or tap the “Pay Now” button below to place your pre-order for our June tasting. You’ll be taken to PayPal to complete the purchase. You will not receive a separate email from us, just a notification from PayPal to confirm receipt of the payment. This means your order is in our system!
DEADLINE TO ORDER YOUR JUNE TASTING: Thursday, June 13th, 2024 before 10PM (BUT if we sell out, the pre-order link will be removed earlier than this!)
Dietary Restrictions?
We have FOUR specific flavors on our current menu that can be made VEGAN or GLUTEN-FREE. If you are avoiding dairy or eggs (or both), please choose the VEGAN option. We do not offer cakes that are both vegan AND gluten-free at this time.
Options for sampling our VEGAN or GLUTEN-FREE cakes:
1) Order a custom sample (or several), for pickup from our lower Queen Anne Studio.
Note: We can only offer GF / vegan tastings if there’s at LEAST 4-6 weeks of lead time before your event!
Choose from the options available in the “VEGAN or GLUTEN-FREE” category of our Cake Menu. Then, send us an email to let us know which flavors you’d like, along with your event date, guest count, etc so we can check availability. We’ll determine a mutually-agreeable date for pickup before sending you an invoice for the tasting fee.
Each sample is packaged in a compostable 16oz container, containing cake and filling, and generously serves two to three people. Cost: $40 per flavor.
2) Alternatively, you can order a “Deli Cake” from our online store.
The smallest size available is a 6” short, which serves 4-6. (Deli Cakes can also be ordered for special events, not just for tasting!)
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
I’d like to order a Cake Tasting, but I want to make sure you’re available for my date first. How do I do this?
That is always a wise idea, as our schedule can book up quickly for certain peak-season dates. Please fill out our contact form with your event details, and we’ll check availability and get back to you as soon as we can.
My event is coming up before the next Cake Tasting will be released. Can I still sample your cakes?
We have a selection of small cakes (e.g. “Signature Cakes” and “Deli Cakes”) available for purchase our online store. Those items will give you a great introduction to the overall quality of our work and our approach to flavor and texture. Alternatively, you can download the TooGoodToGo app, and look up “Honey Crumb” on there. Most Fridays, and sometimes other days 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 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 Cake Tasting using UPS guaranteed overnight express shipping, which is not available to certain residential ZIP codes within the United States. If you do reside in a ZIP code that is eligible for overnight shipments, 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 are typically not insignificant, at approx. $110-$160, excluding the cost of the Cake Tasting itself. Please contact us for more details!
I cannot pick up a Cake Tasting on the date(s) specified. Can I schedule a different pickup date?
We are so sorry, but no. We make upwards of 50x tastings at a time, and we have no flexibility to schedule different pickup dates for individual orders.
Our sample cakes are freshly baked the morning of pickup, and need time to cool before we can add the fillings and package them for you. They will not be ready earlier than the time specified on our Tastings page. Likewise, if you are running late for your pickup and won’t make it before we close, we do understand — life happens! — but PLEASE CALL US so we can make alternative arrangements. Carla’s cell is 425 577 9220. We typically have several wedding cake deliveries all over the region that we need to be on time for!
Please only purchase a Tasting on a pickup date that you’re certain works for your schedule. NO REFUNDS will be given for canceled or missed tastings. Alternatively, you are welcome to ask a friend or family member (or hire a third-party service, like Task Rabbit) to collect the tasting on your behalf.
Pickups take place at our studio in lower Queen Anne: 177 Western Ave W, Suite 268-A, Seattle, WA 98119.
What if I want to sample a flavor that wasn’t included in my Cake Tasting?
Our monthly Cake Tasting includes four flavors from our best selling menu, which alternate every month. If there’s enough lead time before your event, you can simply order two tastings, one month apart, to enjoy the widest possible selection from our menu.
Having said that, 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 sampling any of our tasting sets.
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 are a tiny team, and we focus on quality over quantity. Thank you for understanding!
How should I enjoy my Cake Tasting?
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 bubbly if you are so inclined, though 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 all reduce our environmental impact.
I’m not planning to order a wedding cake or custom celebration cake at this time, but I’d still love to enjoy a Cake 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. We’re convinced you’ll enjoy your Cake Tasting so much that you’ll come back to us for celebration cakes in future.