Bring Your Sweet Vision to Life with Custom Designs

The amount of notice we need depends on the complexity of your order. For highly detailed cookie sets or custom cakes with multiple design elements, we recommend reaching out at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance. These types of orders take time to plan, prepare, and decorate properly. During peak seasons—such as holidays, graduation weekends, or wedding season—slots fill up quickly, so early inquiries are crucial. For simpler designs or basic customizations, we may be able to accommodate your request with 48 to 72 hours' notice, depending on our schedule. All custom orders are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and no orders are guaranteed until confirmed with prepayment. If you're unsure how much time you’ll need, feel free to contact us—we’ll assess your request and let you know what’s possible. The sooner you reach out, the more likely we can bring your sweet vision to life, stress-free.

Yes, we’d be happy to share examples of our custom work! While we don’t maintain a public photo gallery on our website at this time, we can provide photos by email or direct message once we know your event theme or style. We also regularly showcase past cookie sets and cakes on our social media platforms, so be sure to follow us there for inspiration. Whether you're planning a wedding, a child’s birthday, or a company event, we’ve likely created something similar and can help you envision what’s possible. If you're stopping by the bakery in person, we may also have printed samples or photos available at the counter. Just let us know what kind of design you're thinking about—floral, character-based, abstract, seasonal—and we’ll pull examples that align. We love brainstorming with customers and sharing creative ideas to help you land on a design that feels just right.

Yes! We offer several delicious cake flavors, as well as our signature sugar cookies, for all custom orders. While the sugar cookie is our primary canvas for decorated cookie sets, it’s made from scratch with a buttery, vanilla-rich dough that’s beloved by customers of all ages. For cakes, you can typically choose from classic flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, or marble, or seasonal options like pumpkin or lemon, depending on availability. We’ll walk you through flavor options during the quote process and help you select the one that pairs best with your design and occasion. All of our baked goods are made using time-tested recipes and high-quality ingredients, which is why so many customers return year after year for birthday cakes, baby showers, and other special occasions. If you have specific preferences or ideas, please let us know early so we can do our best to accommodate them. We want your custom desserts to taste as good as they look.

Yes, we do require a minimum quantity for all custom cookie orders. Because each cookie is hand-decorated and designed to match your theme, we have set a minimum to ensure efficient production and reasonable pricing. Most theme-decorated cookie sets require at least a dozen cookies per design style, although this can vary depending on the complexity. If your design includes multiple characters or patterns, we may suggest a higher minimum to ensure the final set looks balanced and complete. During the quote process, we’ll confirm the required minimum based on your theme, event, and delivery timeline. Custom cookie sets take time to plan and decorate, so grouping orders helps us maintain the quality we’re known for. If you’re planning a smaller event, we may suggest combining simpler styles or offer ideas that allow you to meet the minimum while staying within your budget. We're happy to help you find the best option for you.

We do not currently offer gluten-free or vegan baked goods. All of our recipes are based on traditional ingredients, such as flour, butter, and eggs, which are central to the scratch-made quality and flavor that Grove Street Bakery is known for. Because of this, we also can’t guarantee allergen-free production, even if an item doesn’t contain nuts or dairy in its ingredients. If you or your guests require gluten-free or vegan options, we recommend contacting one of our trusted local partners. Van Meters' Gluten Free Bakery is a great resource for gluten-free needs, and Sugar Mama Bakery may be a good fit for vegan desserts. While we can’t accommodate these requests in-house, we’re always happy to refer you to businesses that align with your dietary needs. If you're unsure whether your request aligns with our capabilities, please don't hesitate to contact us—we’ll provide an honest assessment and offer assistance where possible.