Cake guide
How far in advance should I order a cake?
By Saule Soltanova, Co-founder & Head Baker
Published · Updated
For a cake from our menu, order online for pickup any open day from today up to 5 days ahead. Add a day if you want writing on it, and allow at least 3 days for a custom cake.
Lead times at a glance
| What you want | How far ahead |
|---|---|
| A cake from the menu | Any open day from today up to 5 days ahead |
| A menu cake with writing | At least the day before — never the same day |
| Writing for a Sunday pickup | By Friday |
| A custom cake | At least 3 days, plus a consultation |
Cakes from the menu
Choose a cake on the menu and pick a pickup day. You can book any open day from today up to 5 days ahead; dates further out open as the days pass.
Choose a pickup date to see current availability. Some whole cakes may be available the same day; availability is not guaranteed until the selected date is checked. Each day has a limited number of each cake, so for a party it’s worth booking as soon as your day opens. We’re open 11 AM – 7 PM CT, Tuesday–Sunday (closed Mondays), so there are no Monday pickups.
Cakes with writing
You can add up to 60 characters of writing to any menu cake at no extra charge. Writing on a cake needs a full baker shift, so we can't do it the same day — the soonest is the next day we're baking. Our bakers work Monday through Saturday, so writing for a Sunday pickup has to be ordered by Friday. More in writing on a cake.
Custom cakes
Custom cakes need at least 3 days, plus a consultation and owner approval. Send a custom cake request with your date and idea; our team reaches out to agree the design and price before anything is made. Custom cakes start at $65. For weddings or a big celebration, the earlier you send the request, the more time there is to settle the design.
Planning around a birthday or holiday
- Pick the pickup day first. If the party is on a Monday, pick up on Sunday, since we’re closed on Mondays.
- Book the cake as soon as that day opens online.
- Want a name or “Happy Birthday”? Order at least the day before pickup — by Friday for a Sunday.
- Want your own design? Send the custom request at least 3 days ahead.
Quick answers
- Can I order a cake for today?
- You can choose today as the pickup day online. Choose a pickup date to see current availability. Some whole cakes may be available the same day; availability is not guaranteed until the selected date is checked. Writing is never same-day.
- Can I order more than 5 days ahead?
- Online booking opens 5 days ahead, and later dates open as the days pass. For a custom cake, send a request at least 3 days ahead.
- Can I pick up on a Monday?
- No. We're closed on Mondays, so pickups are Tuesday through Sunday.
- Do you deliver?
- No. We don't offer delivery. Pickup is at our Sugar Land location.