Bend cake guide · custom, birthday, wedding & by the slice
The ten Bend bakers we’d call for a custom cake, birthday cake or wedding cake, plus where to grab a single slice when there’s no party at all. Real photos from each bakery, and every lead time, price and order link checked on its own site.
What do you need? Tap one and the list below narrows to the cake makers that fit.
No party, no deposit, no two-week wait. Grab a slice today, or order a 4-inch cake for two.
Within a week: Ida’s, Chalk to Flour or Nancy P’s. Two weeks out: Treeline. A showpiece: Dreamin’ Desserts.
Designer cakes book months out (Crumb books ~9 months ahead for summer). Ida’s and Market of Choice need about 2 weeks.
Ida’s and Chalk to Flour do vegan and GF cakes; Treeline has GF cakes; Crumb makes any flavor GF. None are allergen-free kitchens.
Today: Ida’s cupcake case, Nothing Bundt or a supermarket bakery. 2–3 days: Ida’s (48 hrs) or Market of Choice (72 hrs).
Ida’s for variety and same-day; Chalk to Flour and Treeline take dozen orders; Crumb or Dreamin’ for wedding dessert bars.
Real cakes, straight from each bakery’s own Instagram. Swipe through, then follow the ones you like.
Not every cake needs a deposit, a tasting and a contract. Sometimes it’s Tuesday and you just want cake. Here’s where to get one piece in Bend today, or a cake small enough to finish with a friend.
A slice with your coffee in Old Bend
The in-house bakery case had a chocolate cake slice ($7), kabocha squash cheesecake ($9) and coffee cake ($6) on Oct. 22, plus a whole gluten-free elote cake with Tajín buttercream ($45). The case rotates.
845 NW Delaware Ave. Open 7 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
See today’s bakery menuIf pie counts (it does)
European-style pies sold by the slice or whole, baked in small batches. Whole pies are pre-order, local pickup only.
920 NW Bond St, Suite 106, downtown. Tue–Sat 1–9 p.m.
Pie menuBasically a slice with more frosting
One classic cupcake is $3.95 ($4.50 gluten-free or vegan); gourmet cupcakes $5.50. Walk in and pick from the case.
1155 SW Division St. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
FlavorsA whole cake that’s one serving
Bundtlets are single-serve bundt cakes; Bundtinis are bite-size and sold by the dozen ($31–$33). Gluten-free flavors too.
2680 NE Hwy 20, Ste 380. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Order onlineCheesecake from a food cart (or a vending machine)
Homemade-in-Sunriver cheesecake by the slice: $10 regular or gluten-free, $12 vegan. Whole cheesecakes $85–$90.
The Podski food cart lot, 536 NW Arizona Ave: Thu, Fri and Sun 5:30–8:30 p.m. (fall/winter). Also a vending machine inside Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE 4th St (Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat until 10).
Flavors & pricingAfter 8 p.m.? Pie Maison sells slices until 9 (Tue–Sat), and the cheesecake machine at Midtown Yacht Club runs until 9, or 10 on Friday and Saturday.
Checked October 22, 2026 on each shop’s own site. More sweet stops in our Bend desserts guide.
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Walk-in cupcake shop + custom cakes
Best for: Birthdays on short notice, cupcakes, smash cakes, gluten-free and vegan
A family-run Division Street shop with a big daily cupcake case and a decorating team that does custom round cakes, first-birthday smash cakes, wedding cutting cakes and tiered cakes. Its Instagram shows recent gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan custom cakes.
Checked October 22, 2026: Ida’s FAQ · Weddings & events · Flavors & prices · Gluten free / vegan
Cottage bakery, order ahead
Best for: Small birthday cakes with clear posted prices, plus gluten-, dairy-friendly or vegan versions
A Bend cottage bakery run by Kristina that makes custom buttercream cakes, cupcakes, cake donuts, cinnamon rolls and monthly “bake drops.” No fondant cakes.
Checked October 22, 2026: Cake & cupcake menu · Order page
Small-batch bakery, order ahead
Best for: Tiny-to-medium layer cakes with real flavor, from a 4-inch cake for two
Shelley’s boutique Bend bakery makes from-scratch cakes with local, seasonal ingredients (think cardamom vanilla with spiced pear, or lemon curd under lemon Swiss meringue buttercream). In season you’ll also find her pastries at the NW Crossing Farmers Market on Saturdays.
Checked October 22, 2026: Cakes & cupcakes menu · Custom orders · Weddings
Westside café and bakery
Best for: A classic from-scratch layer cake or cheesecake from a neighborhood bakery
A longtime Westside café and bakery near Newport Market. You pick the cake flavor, frosting and an optional ganache or fruit filling, then order by phone.
Checked October 22, 2026: Catering & custom orders · Menu (cake options)
Grocery store craft bakery
Best for: Sheet cakes for a crowd and polished custom cakes without a months-long wait
The in-store bakery near the Old Mill decorates from a photo, sketch or description, and you can sample cakes at a consultation with a decorator.
Checked October 22, 2026: Custom cakes · Ordering specialty cakes · Store hours
Designer cakes, by appointment
Best for: Showpiece birthday and milestone cakes, sugar flowers, wedding cakes and dessert tables
Pastry chef Tracy Van Orden’s home-based studio. Everything is from scratch (Belgian chocolate, Oregon hazelnuts, 100% butter). She designs with you, then delivers and sets up.
Checked October 22, 2026: Tastings & pricing · Celebration cakes
Wedding and event bakery, pre-order only
Best for: Designer buttercream wedding cakes and dessert bars
Tara Ferrara’s small-batch wedding bakery, open since 2017. No corn syrup, real butter and vanilla, local ingredients where possible. Not a storefront.
Checked October 22, 2026: Weddings & 2026 pricing · Menu & dietary
Franchise bakery with online ordering
Best for: Office birthdays, gifts and easy pickup or delivery
The Bend store at The Forum shopping center sells bundt cakes in several sizes, single-serve Bundtlets and bite-size Bundtinis, all with its signature cream cheese frosting petals.
Checked October 22, 2026: Bend bakery page
Ice cream shop, pre-order cakes
Best for: A custom ice cream cake instead of a bakery cake
The scoop shop inside The Grove makes custom ice cream cakes from its own small-batch ice cream.
Checked October 22, 2026: Ice cream cakes
Supermarket bakeries, 5 Bend stores
Best for: Sheet cakes for a crowd, kids’ character cakes and ordering online at 9 p.m.
Each store’s bakery takes custom orders online through its own ordering page (single layer, double layer, sheet and mini cakes) for pickup at that store.
Checked October 22, 2026: Safeway NE 3rd · Safeway Hwy 20 · Safeway Century · Safeway S Hwy 97 · Albertsons NE 3rd
Not included: home bakers we could not verify on a current website, and Too Sweet Cakes (see below).
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| Cake maker | Lead time | Posted starting price | GF / vegan | Pickup / delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida’s Cupcake Cafe | 48 hrs; tiered 2 wks | $48 (6-in cutting cake) | GF + vegan | Pickup; event delivery from $25 |
| Chalk to Flour | 1 week | $40 (4-in) | GF, DF, vegan (+$10–25) | Free pickup |
| Treeline Baking Co. | 2 wks; weddings 1–2 months | $30 (4-in) | GF cakes | Pickup (set at order) |
| Nancy P’s | Call | Cheesecake $50; cakes by phone | GF carrot | Pickup |
| Market of Choice | 72 hrs; wedding 2 wks | Not posted | Ask | Pickup |
| Dreamin’ Desserts | Several weeks | $300 minimum; $400 celebration | Ask | Delivery + setup |
| Crumb Cakery | ~9 months for summer | $130 (6-in); $13/serving | Any flavor GF | Delivery from $125 ($600 min) |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Order online | $43 decorated bundt | GF bundts | Pickup or delivery |
| Elly’s Ice Cream | Order Mon, pickup Fri+ | $50 (6-in ice cream) | Ask | Pickup |
| Safeway / Albertsons | Shown at checkout | Shown at checkout | Ask | Pickup |
Older versions of this guide listed Too Sweet Cakes’ Bend shop on SE Cleveland Ave. On October 22, 2026, the company’s own website listed its shops in Lake Oswego, Phoenix and Gilbert, Arizona, and no Bend location. It still takes custom cake orders and sells through grocery partners in Oregon, Washington and Arizona, so if you want Too Sweet specifically, use the Too Sweet Cakes website to see where an order can be picked up. Don’t drive to the old Bend storefront.
There’s no single “Bend cake price,” but the bakeries’ own posted starting prices show the range:
| Option | Posted price | About per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Ida’s 6 + 8-inch tiered | From $163 | ~$3.30 (up to 50 event portions) |
| Ida’s classic cupcakes | $44 / dozen | $3.67 |
| Dreamin’ Desserts wedding cake | From $10 / slice (buttercream), $12 (fondant) | $10–$12 |
| Crumb tiered buttercream | From $13 / serving | $13 |
| Crumb dessert bar | $7–$16 / guest | $7–$16 |
Price moves with servings, tiers, fillings, hand piping or sculpting, fondant and sugar flowers, dietary swaps, delivery distance, setup and rush timing. Ask for the total delivered price, not just the base cake.
The posted minimums at Ida’s (48 hours for custom cakes) and Market of Choice (72 hours). A minimum isn’t a guarantee: Saturdays and graduation weekends fill first. Same day? Try Ida’s cupcake case, Nothing Bundt Cakes, a supermarket bakery or a single slice.
Right for most birthdays, showers and graduations. Chalk to Flour asks for a week on every order, Treeline two weeks, Ida’s and Market of Choice want two weeks for tiered or wedding cakes, and Elly’s ice cream cakes are ordered Monday for Friday or later.
Designer wedding cakes and dessert tables. Crumb Cakery books about 9 months ahead for May–October and is full through Oct. 27, 2026. Contact your baker as soon as you have a venue and date.
Gluten-free, vegan and allergy-safe are three different things. Here is what each bakery says on its own site:
For a serious allergy, name the exact allergen, ask about shared equipment and work surfaces, and ask whether the bakery itself thinks the cake is safe for that guest. Decide on the answer, not on a “GF” label.
| Birthday / celebration | Wedding / large event |
|---|---|
| Usually pickup | Often delivery and setup (Crumb from $125, Ida’s from $25) |
| One cake | Tiers plus cupcakes, cookies or a dessert bar |
| Short design chat | Consultation and tasting ($30 Ida’s, $40 Dreamin’, $150 Crumb box) |
| Pay at order or pickup | Deposit or retainer, contract and a final-payment deadline (1–6 weeks before) |
You don’t need a four-tier cake to feed 150. A small cutting cake or modest tiered display cake, backed by sheet cake in the same flavor (Crumb sells quarter and half sheets as add-ons), cupcakes, macarons or a dessert bar, often costs less and serves faster. Crumb, Ida’s, Treeline and Dreamin’ Desserts all do this kind of mixed dessert table. Tell the baker your guest count and service style and ask what they’d recommend.
Tell the baker whether the cake will be indoors or outside, in shade or sun, and how long it sits before cutting. Ida’s asks for exactly this when you book. Also mention stairs, long carries, gravel roads to the venue and the venue’s elevation. Buttercream in August sun is a very different job from a cake in an air-conditioned ballroom. See our Bend wedding venues guide and wedding planning guide.
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Send real photos, not AI images. In October 2026 Ida’s asked customers to stop sending AI-generated inspiration pictures, because real buttercream on a real cake can’t match them. Pictures of actual cakes from any bakery are welcome, and decorators can suggest ideas if you have none.
Jackson’s Corner on NW Delaware Ave keeps cake and cheesecake slices in its bakery case, Pie Maison downtown sells pie by the slice Tuesday to Saturday, and Ida’s sells single cupcakes from $3.95. Little Slice of Hell sells $10 cheesecake slices from its cart at The Podski and a vending machine inside Midtown Yacht Club.
For a simple custom cake within a week, try Ida’s Cupcake Cafe (48 hours’ notice), Chalk to Flour (one week, 4-inch cakes from $40), Treeline Baking Co. (two weeks, 4-inch cakes from $30), Nancy P’s (call to order) or Market of Choice (72 hours). For a sculpted or showpiece cake, Dreamin’ Desserts starts at $400.
Crumb Cakery and Dreamin’ Desserts specialize in wedding cakes and dessert tables. Ida’s Cupcake Cafe does tiered wedding cakes, cutting cakes and tastings with delivery and setup, and Market of Choice takes wedding orders two weeks out.
Ida’s asks for at least 48 hours on custom cakes and Market of Choice asks for 72 hours. For the same day, check Ida’s cupcake case, Nothing Bundt Cakes or a Safeway or Albertsons bakery. Call first: busy weekends fill early.
Elly’s Ice Cream at The Grove makes 6-, 8- and 10-inch ice cream cakes ($50, $70 and $80). Order on Monday by email for pickup Friday or later.
Yes. Ida’s bakes gluten-free and vegan items separately each morning, Chalk to Flour makes gluten-, dairy-friendly or vegan cakes for $10–$25 more, Treeline makes a gluten-free flourless chocolate cake and almond cake, Crumb Cakery can make any flavor gluten-free, Nancy P’s has a gluten-free carrot cake and Nothing Bundt Cakes sells gluten-free bundts. None of them is an allergen-free kitchen.
Not as a Bend shop. As of October 22, 2026, Too Sweet Cakes’ own website lists its shops in Lake Oswego, Phoenix and Gilbert, Arizona, with no Bend location. Its products are sold through grocery partners, so check its store locator.
Posted starting prices run from about $30 to $40 for a 4-inch cake (Treeline, Chalk to Flour) and $48 for a 6-inch cutting cake (Ida’s) to $400 for a designer celebration cake (Dreamin’ Desserts). Wedding cakes are usually priced per serving, from about $10 to $13 a slice at Bend’s designer bakers.
We checked every business above on its own website (and recent Instagram posts) on October 22, 2026. Prices and lead times are what each bakery publishes; small bakeries change their books quickly, so confirm when you order. The previous version of this page listed older prices; Dreamin’ Desserts’ celebration cakes, for example, now start at $400.
If a Bend cake maker has opened, closed or changed how it takes orders, send All Things Bend an update.
