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Wedding Cake Bakers in Milwaukee

8 cake bakers, with what they charge, what that covers and how far ahead they book.

We read the websites of every cake baker we could find working in Milwaukee, and pulled out the things couples ask first: what it costs, what that covers, how far ahead they book, and what actually makes each one different. Every line below is quoted from their own site and links back to it.

Of the 12 we looked at, 5 publish their pricing. That is unusually high for the wedding trade — most Milwaukee venues publish nothing at all — so this is a genuine comparison rather than a list of names to email.

Read a starting price as a starting price. Almost every figure here is the lowest package on the lowest-demand date. Ask what your date costs before you shortlist on the number.

Aggie's Bakery & Cake Shop

Pricing
tiered cakes are final price by quote only, with a minimum tier cake stacking fee of $25.00 source
What that covers
base price includes standard cake flavor, standard filling and standard frosting source
Booking and turnaround
wedding cakes require 4+ weeks notice source
Area covered
45 mile delivery radius for wedding orders source
Worth knowing
weekend delivery is offered only for weddings; all other orders deliver Monday-Friday source

Simma's Bakery

Pricing
Conventional cake starts at $4.75 per serving; cheesecake starts at $5.00 per serving; delivery in the Milwaukee area is $60.00 source
What that covers
Tiered cakes feeding 100 or more include a complimentary anniversary cake as the top tier; tasting appointments allow up to four samples source
Area covered
Wauwatosa and the surrounding Milwaukee area; delivery outside the Milwaukee area by inquiry source
Worth knowing
Tiered wedding cakes are order-by-appointment only, with consultations Tuesday through Friday 9:30am-5:00pm and Saturday 9:30am-4:00pm source

C. Adam's Bakery

Pricing
wedding tasting box of 4 cupcakes $13 source
What that covers
tiered cake design options: naked, textured spatula stripe, smooth source
Booking and turnaround
48 hours for most items; 1-2 weeks for some specialty decorated items source
Area covered
pickup only — no delivery offered source
Worth knowing
will work from inspiration photos but does not make exact replicas of other bakers' designs source

Greige Pâtisserie

Pricing
custom quote created after a tasting consultation; tastings $24 (deconstructed cake), $18 (mini dessert), $12 (macaron) source
What that covers
tiered cakes, dessert-table sweets, or wedding favors source
Area covered
shop located in Walkers Point, Milwaukee, WI source
Worth knowing
local bakery working in a French pastry style; no one-size-fits-all wedding pricing, every couple comes in for a tasting consultation first source

Nissi's Cake Room

Pricing
50% down payment minimum required to place a custom order source
What that covers
Dessert catering for special events, plus gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan custom options source
Booking and turnaround
Custom orders require 2-3 weeks notice; 4+ weeks recommended in wedding season source
Worth knowing
Baker with a chemistry degree who uses organic ingredients and healthy substitutes source

Grebe's Bakery

Pricing
Not published on their site. You will have to ask.
What that covers
delivery available on orders over $200.00 source
Booking and turnaround
most items require at least 2 days' notice, before 10am source
Area covered
delivery within 20 miles of their West Allis facility source
Worth knowing
does not make wedding cakes, cupcakes, or custom decorated cakes source

Peter Sciortino Bakery

Pricing
Not published on their site. You will have to ask.
Area covered
Retail bakery at 1101 E. Brady Street, Milwaukee; ships anywhere in the United States source
Worth knowing
Accommodates allergies and specific dietary needs on special orders source

Blackbird Bakery

Pricing
Not published on their site. You will have to ask.
What that covers
Cake Design Services, Cake Tastings, Mini Desserts, Stand rentals, Delivery source
Worth knowing
12 years of hands-on cake-building training and experience; delivers and sets up dessert tables source

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