Ordering a cake from L'Atelier Bakery is such a seamless experience.

PRE-DESIGNED CAKES: Simply browse through, click on your desired cake design, select your size preference and your desired flavor. Proceed to add to cart, fill out your info (zip code and delivery/pickup date). Checkout to submit your order!

For Custom or Wedding Cakes, see below.

Craving just a slice or two? Order a Tasting set.

All custom/wedding cake order requests start by filling out and submitting this form: Custom Cake Inquiry

- All cake orders need to be placed at least 10 days before the desired pickup or delivery date;

- Wedding cakes require at least 1 months lead-time or advance notice.

- For Tasting Sets and our other Signature Desserts, we recommend placing your order at least 2 days ahead to ensure availability.

Please note that we do tend to book up ahead of time, so availability can be pretty limited even when placing an order during those timeframes.

We sure do! Please visit our catering page to submit an inquiry

At L'Atelier Bakery, we strive to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services. We understand that plans may change, and sometimes cancellations are necessary.

Cancellation Time-frame:
- Custom cake orders must be cancelled at least 15 days before the scheduled pickup date to be eligible for a partial refund.

- Other baked goods must be cancelled at least 7 days before the scheduled pickup or delivery date.

Please note that no refund will be issued if a cancellation is made within the 7 or 15-day window prior to the pickup date.

We do not issue refunds based on taste preference without a returned product.

More on our cancellation & refund policy here

We will send you a text or email with the exact pickup address and instructions a day before your scheduled pickup date.

Please keep in mind that we are located on a HIGH FLOOR and you will have to take a few STAIRS (2 flights) to come up and grab your order from our pickup shelf.

please note that our cakes are delicate. We recommend transporting them on a flat surface in a cool vehicle. We are not responsible for damage once a cake leaves our studio. Refer to our Pickup & Delivery Policy for more information.

Yes, we offer Local Delivery (within 20mi of McLean, 22101). Delivery prices vary from $15-$50+ depending on your location and order size.

For weddings and/or catering orders, we offer Delivery for up to 50 miles from our location in McLean 22101.

Please note that your order may get delivered by a third party (Uber or Roadie).

Regular Delivery
Your cake will be carefully packaged and delivered to your venue at the agreed-upon time either by a member of our delivery team or a third party. The responsibility for unboxing, placing, and styling the cake rests with the client or their planner/coordinator. This option works well for smaller cakes or simple celebrations where no staging is required.

Delivery with Setup
A member of our team will personally transport your cake, unbox it, assemble tiers (if needed), and style the cake on site. This includes final touches such as floral placement or arranging the cake table. We recommend this service for wedding cakes, multi-tiered designs, or any event where presentation and stability are essential.

Yes, within reason. If you’d like to adjust frostings, fillings, or finishes, please let us know when you inquire so we can confirm whether your request is possible.

Yes. We offer curated tasting sets as well as in-studio tasting experiences. These allow you to sample a variety of flavors before choosing your cake.

Tasting sets showcase the inside of our cakes — sponge, fillings, and creams. The frosting used in the tasting sets is not the same as the exterior frosting used in our finished cakes, which are completed with a layer of chocolate ganache beneath the design. This allows us to focus the tasting experience on flavor rather than final decoration.

Certain techniques and fillings are only structurally possible in larger cakes. For example, lemon curd layers show beautifully in an 8" tier and above, while in smaller sizes, lemon flavor may be infused directly into the sponge or cream.

Cakes & Cupcakes should always be consumed at room temperature. You may take it out of the fridge at least 1hr before you're ready to enjoy. Leftovers can be stored in the original cake box or in an airtight container then kept in the refrigerator for up to 3-7 days (cakes with edible flowers need to be consumed within 2 days of reception).

Madeleines and Basque Cheesecakes can be stored in their original box or in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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