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Three-tiered wedding cake with white frosting, decorated with fresh pink roses and pastel macarons

MAKE YOUR DREAM
CAKE COME TRUE

Custom Creations from West Town Bakery

At West Town Bakery, we believe your cake should be as unique and special as the occasion you’re celebrating. Our team of talented pastry chefs will work with you to design a custom cake that perfectly captures your vision, from elegant wedding cakes to whimsical birthday creations. We use only the finest ingredients and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that your cake not only looks stunning but also tastes incredible. Explore our gallery for inspiration or contact us today to start designing your dream cake!

A multi-tiered cake with smooth white frosting, adorned with fresh flowers and delicate piping.

Elegant Wedding Cakes

Fresh flowers and delicate piping
A decadent chocolate and pink drip cake adorned with playful meringue kisses, swirls, and colorful sprinkles. A drizzle of rich chocolate ganache cascades down the sides, adding a touch of drama to this whimsical creation.

Decadent Drip Cakes

Playful Meringue Kisses
A "naked" cake with exposed layers, decorated with fresh berries and greenery for a natural feel.

Rustic Wedding Cakes

Fresh fruit and natural charm
A Special Father's Day Cake. West Town Bakery can bring your specialty cake to life.

Cakes They’ll Never Forget

Sugar prints with your own special touch
Themed Cakes, Unicorn Cakes, Disney Cakes. West Town can make whatever you or your little one is in to.

Cakes That Trend

If you’ve seen it, we’ve made it
A brightly colored cake with fun decorations like sprinkles, candies, or playful fondant figures.

Whimsical Birthday Cakes

Fun, Memorable, and Super Delicious
West Town Bakery can create a custom cookie for your party, business, charity, or just for fun!

Custom Cookies & Cupcakes

Styled for your theme, business, and holiday
A fall cake with a gradient of colors, creating a beautiful and eye-catching effect.

Cakes for the Seasons

Autumn wedding cake at Homestead on the Roof

WEDDING CAKE
CONSULTATIONS

At West Town Bakery, we turn your wedding cake dreams into reality, and we’ve been crafting beautiful wedding cakes in Chicago since 2010.

Our cake decorators collaborate with you to design a cake that’s as unique as your love story, selecting from our array of delectable flavors, fillings, and finishes. We specialize in creating beautiful, personalized cakes that reflect your style and celebrate your special day.

Our tiered wedding cakes start at $7 per serving, with a minimum order of 50 servings for custom designs. For smaller celebrations, we can accommodate you with one of our traditional custom cakes.  

For consultations, we recommend meeting with our team at least four months prior to your wedding.

How To Order A Custom Cake

What’s Included in the Base Price?
  • Our Standard Flavors (don’t worry, we have plenty of standard frostings and fillings)
  • Your Inscription
  • Simple Scroll Work
Your Custom Cake Journey

We’re so excited to create your dream cake! Here’s what you can expect from our talented cake decorators:

  • Timeframes:
    • Most custom cakes require at least 7-10 days’ notice, especially during peak seasons or for intricate designs.
    • Need a cake sooner? We’ll do our best to accommodate rush orders, so check out our Signature Cakes Page where you can also Build Your Own.
  • Crafting Your Masterpiece:
    • Even seemingly simple custom cakes involve several hours of careful baking, cooling, and decorating.
    • More elaborate designs can take anywhere from 5-10 hours or more of dedicated artistry. This specialized skill and time is reflected in the pricing.

  • Important Notes:

    • All orders require full payment before they are confirmed.
    • Orders for delivery may require an additional fee. Please indicate the delivery address for an accurate quote.
    • We kindly request a 5-day notice for cancellations.
    • A minimum 20% cancellation fee applies to all custom orders.
    • Due to their personalized nature, we cannot accept returns on custom cakes.
What Size Cake Do I Need?
Round Cakes

(Three layers of cake, two layers of filling)

Size     |    Servings   |   Base Price

   6″            >10                   $60
   8″           12-18                 $85
  10″           20-25                $100
  12″           35-40                $120

Sheet Cakes

(Two layers of cake, one layer of filling)

Size     |    Servings   |   Base Price

1/4           20-30                 $145
1/2           50-60                 $180

Build Your Own Cake
Base Cake

BESPOKE
COOKIES & CUPCAKES

Handcrafted custom cupcakes and cookies are the perfect way to add a unique twist to your holidays and special events. Whether you’re looking for a dozen gourmet cupcakes for a birthday party or custom-decorated cookies for a corporate event, West Town Bakery in Chicago has the perfect treats to make your occasion unforgettable.