Wedding cakes and desserts
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steelsailor74 said:AndricWe went to a cake tasting session, and honestly, the lady there was such a sweetheart. She gave us some samples to try, but here’s the best part: she actually split them into two separate packages. It was this cute little gesture so we could taste both sides—one specifically for the groom and one for the bride. Such a thoughtful touch.🙂 We ended up getting all these cookies—tons of different kinds, too. They’re those fancy varieties you usually only see being served at big weddings.
They offer free shipping, too—even if you’re living way out in the suburbs or somewhere far beyond the D.C. metro area. You can pretty much work out whatever you need with them. If you want to pull a few specific cookies from their lineup or suggest adding some new flavors that aren't currently in their wedding package, they're totally open to negotiating.
They serve the cookies on these fancy gold-colored plastic trays—if you’re into that sort of thing—and don't worry about an extra charge; those trays are already included in the price.
One kilo, thirty different kinds.$25 Or maybe just one kilo—ten different kinds.$23
Look, everyone’s got their own thing when it comes to dessert. Taste is so subjective that trying to figure out what exactly hits the spot for everyone else is basically impossible. As far as I'm concerned? These treats are pretty damn good.
I’m currently in full-on dessert testing mode. I've still got four more bakeries left on my hit list to hit for some tastings before I make my final call... and who knows, I might just drop a full ranking here once I'm done. 😉 )
ŠimićThey let us try some, too, but most of them aren't really the fancy wedding cake type. It’s more like the stuff you’d pick up at a local farmers market—maybe five different kinds of walnut treats, three or four varieties of those crumbly, crusty cookies, and then some other sweets, like those chocolatey coconut squares.
One kilo? Seriously? You’re looking at maybe fifteen to twenty different kinds of treats there. $27
They’re offering a 10% fair discount, but there's a catch: you only get it if you bundle the cookies and the cake together. If you just want one or the other? Forget about it. No discount for single items. Typical, right?
Just a heads-up: they're charging extra for deliveries outside the Washington, D.C. area. I didn't bother asking about the rates for the city itself or the immediate suburbs, though...
They’ll throw in the basic arrangement for free on a white, slightly flimsy plastic base. But if you’re looking for something a bit more upscale—like a gold-plated, sturdier base—you're going to have to cough up some extra cash. $2.75
The pastries? Some were actually pretty great, others were just... meh. Honestly, I’m struggling to give a fair rating since we didn't get to sample the actual wedding cakes, and there was way less variety than what you’d find at a place like Magnolia Bakery.
All that's left on our list: Kasnar, Relax, a sweet gift, a sweet treat, and maybe eventually Mimi... ☕
Since everyone seems to be hovering right around that $70 mark...$27Look, if I'm going to shell out this kind of cash, I might as well go all in and pick the absolute best of the best.🤷
I really hope I was able to help someone out there.🙂
Just thought I'd add a few more details for everyone else:
Unknown hosted an incredible welcome reception. They were seriously easy to work with and totally open to negotiating the details. We sampled some of their cakes—man, they were delicious. Super rich and flavorful. Also, the pastries? A full kilogram of goodness.$27The cakes look incredible—the presentation and texture are spot on—but honestly, they’re all lacking a bit of sugar. It’s like they aren't even sweet. Now, full disclosure: I’m not exactly the type of person who needs a massive sugar rush in everything I eat. But if you're one of those people who prefers things on the lighter, less sugary side, you are going to absolutely love these. As for the pies? They're phenomenal. 👍
Pure bliss. These cookies are absolutely incredible, and the lady running the shop is just as lovely—super sweet and easy to talk to. Grabbed a kilo for about $15.$27It all really comes down to how you set things up.😉
It’s a real shame, honestly. There isn't a single decent bakery around here, so I won't be getting my hands on any of those cakes.
The cakes at Relax are honestly pretty great—huge slices and the prices aren't bad either. I’ve had them before, so I know what I'm talking about. But there’s one massive downside: they won't give you a single bite to try before you buy. You have to commit blindly to the full purchase. They're being incredibly stingy about it.😕
It’s always the same story when you go looking for answers. They leave out the most crucial piece of the puzzle, only for you to hear the real truth later while you're grabbing a coffee at Starbucks or sitting in some local bakery. 🙄
cookies-1kg-$27-haven't tried these yet
Mimi—they gave us about ten different cookies to sample, but honestly? They weren't great. Plus, they charge for delivery, so the whole experience just felt underwhelming. We were supposed to coordinate everything with my wife, but she couldn't make it, so she left someone else in charge who didn't know the first thing about pastries... I won't even get into the other hiccups, or I'll be here all day.
That's just my take on it, obviously. Everyone's palate is different. But once you start comparing the same kinds of treats from different local bakeries, you'll see just how massive the difference in quality can be.