The dessert table is the one wedding vendor every guest remembers, because it is the only one they get to eat. So choose wisely, book the tasting early, and save me a slice, strictly for research purposes. Here is the complete guide to wedding cake bakeries across Kitsap County and Gig Harbor, with eight local favorites, phone numbers, hours, and real reviews, plus how to order, sizing, tastings, and cost.
What is in this guide
- Gig Harbor bakers
- Kitsap County bakers
- How big a cake you need
- Questions to ask before you book
- When to order and tastings
- How much it costs
- FAQ
| Bakery | Area | Phone | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake Lady | Gig Harbor | (253) 219-9580 | By appointment | Big weddings, GF and vegan |
| Susanne’s Bakery | Gig Harbor | (253) 853-6220 | Wed to Sun | Classic shop and tastings |
| Harbor Cakes | Gig Harbor | Order online | By appointment | Custom, design-forward |
| Happy Clementine | Gig Harbor area | Via site | By appointment | Personal and unique |
| Cupcakes + Frills by Bre | Kitsap County | Via site | By appointment | Custom orders and cupcakes |
| Sarah’s Sweet Treats | Kingston | Via site | By appointment | North Kitsap custom orders |
| Sherry’s Country Caffe & Bakery | Port Orchard | (360) 443-2977 | Open daily | Local fave, custom orders |
| McGavin’s Bakery | Bremerton | (360) 373-2414 | Tue to Sat | Established and classic |
Hours can shift with the seasons and holidays, so call ahead or check online before you go.
Gig Harbor wedding cake bakeries
The Cake Lady, Gig Harbor
Find it: 7927 Warren Dr NW, Gig Harbor | Call: (253) 219-9580 | Hours: by appointment, made to order
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Made to order tiers, cupcakes, and specialty desserts for over fifteen years, comfortable with weddings up to 300 guests, and they handle gluten free and vegan needs too. Best for a seasoned pro who can scale.
What to know: a Gig Harbor favorite for over fifteen years, known for custom buttercream in any color you can dream up.
Susanne’s Bakery, Gig Harbor
Find it: 3411 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor | Call: (253) 853-6220 | Hours: Wed to Sat 8am to 4pm, Sun 8am to 3pm | Rating: 4.3 stars
A beloved shop in the historic downtown waterfront district since 1997, offering wedding tastings. They focus on round and sheet styles rather than tall tiered designs, which you can leave undecorated for your own topper. Best for a classic option and a simpler, delicious dessert.
What couples say: one couple used their strawberry dessert for the wedding and called it “simply incredible.”
Harbor Cakes, Gig Harbor
Order online: harborcakes.com/contact-us | Hours: by appointment
Gig Harbor’s crafting cakery, making custom designs from scratch with high quality ingredients and online ordering. Best for a personal, design forward order.
What to know: everything is made from scratch with high quality ingredients, and they have a loyal Gig Harbor following online.
Happy Clementine
Serves: Gig Harbor area, custom orders by request through their site | Hours: by appointment
Creatively baked, made with love, crafting custom designs with a modern eye. Best for something personal and unique.
What customers say: fans call the work “insanely delicious” and Happy Clementine “such a huge find in Gig Harbor.”
Kitsap County wedding cake bakeries
Kitsap County has its own lineup of wedding cake bakeries, several run out of home kitchens by appointment, so plan to reach out and order ahead.
Sherry’s Country Caffe and Bakery, Port Orchard
Find it: 1341 Bay St, Port Orchard, WA 98366 | Call: (360) 443-2977 | Hours: Mon to Fri 5am to 3pm, Sat and Sun 7am to 3pm | Rating: 4.4 stars (200+ reviews)
A Port Orchard favorite for custom cakes, and one I order from personally. Alongside them they turn out breads, donuts, cookies, and country comfort food, with a friendly owner who takes care of you. Best for South Kitsap couples who want a trusted local baker close to home.
What locals say: customers call the owner “super friendly and accommodating” with “fast and friendly” service.
Cupcakes + Frills by Bre
Serves: Kitsap County, custom orders. Message them through their site. | Hours: by appointment
A Kitsap shop specializing in custom cakes and cupcakes for weddings and celebrations. Best for couples who want a personal touch and a cupcake option too.
What customers say: one review raves “hands down, 10 out of 10 for all cake needs,” with cakes called “an absolute masterpiece.”
Sarah’s Sweet Treats, Kingston
Serves: Kingston and North Kitsap, custom orders through their site | Hours: by appointment
A North Kitsap custom baker turning out beautiful made to order desserts. Best for Kingston and North End couples who want a local option close to home.
What couples say: one couple said the wedding cake was “not only delicious, but absolutely beautiful, and more than worth the investment.”
McGavin’s Bakery, Bremerton
Find it: 619 N Callow Ave, Bremerton, WA 98312 | Call: (360) 373-2414 | Hours: Tue to Sat 7am to 5pm | Rating: 4.2 stars
A Bremerton landmark since 1937, known for classic cakes and pastries and famous for its Pink Champagne Cake. Best for couples who want a trusted, traditional local name.
What locals say: generations of families prize the famous Pink Champagne Cake, a true Bremerton tradition.
Kitsap has even more custom talent worth a call, including The Chocolate Nest, Capricorn Cakes, and Mad Cakes. For a smaller celebration, local cupcake makers can also handle a display or a small cutting tier.
How big a cake do you need?
A rough rule of thumb: plan on one serving per guest, and remember bakers cut wedding tiers into smaller slices than you would at home. A single round feeds roughly 8 to 20, a two tier design serves around 30 to 60, and a three tier centerpiece covers about 60 to 100. Love a tall look on a budget? Pair a small display tier for your cutting photos with sheet servings plated quietly in the back. Your baker will size everything to your final guest count.
Questions to ask before you book
Bring these to your tasting or first call so you can compare wedding cake bakeries fairly:
- Do you offer a tasting, and is it free or credited toward the order?
- Can you match a photo, a color palette, or my florals?
- Do you make gluten free, vegan, or nut free options?
- Do you deliver and set up on site, and what is the fee?
- What is the deposit, and when is the final payment and guest count due?
- Do you provide the stand and cutting set, or should I rent them?
When should you order, and what about tastings?
Book your baker about three to six months before the wedding, and sooner for popular summer and early fall dates. Schedule your tasting once you have a rough guest count, your colors, and a general style in mind. Bring a photo or two for inspiration, and ask about dietary options up front, since several local shops, like The Cake Lady, offer gluten free and vegan options.
How much does a wedding cake cost?
Custom designs are usually priced per slice, commonly around four to eight dollars a serving, so a typical order runs a few hundred dollars and up depending on size, tiers, and design. Simpler round or sheet styles cost less, and a small cutting tier paired with sheet desserts or cupcakes in the back is a smart way to feed a crowd on a budget. Always get a custom quote for your date and guest count.
A photographer tip for gorgeous dessert photos
Two things make these photos sing: place the dessert table somewhere with soft natural light if you can, not directly under a colored uplight that turns the frosting purple, and let me grab a few detail frames before the reception crowd gathers around it. As your Kitsap wedding photographer I always build a moment for the details, because those are the images that end up in the album. When you are ready to plan the whole day, reach out and we will map it out.
Frequently asked questions about wedding cakes in Kitsap and Gig Harbor
How far in advance should I order a wedding cake?
Three to six months before the wedding, and sooner for peak summer and early fall dates. Book the tasting once you have a guest count and color palette.
How much should I budget?
Custom designs are often four to eight dollars per slice, so a typical order is a few hundred dollars and up. Sheet and round styles cost less than tall tiered designs.
How big a cake do I need for my guest count?
Plan about one serving per guest. A two tier design serves roughly 30 to 60, and a three tier covers about 60 to 100, with sheet servings in the back for larger crowds.
Which shops offer gluten free or vegan options?
The Cake Lady in Gig Harbor is known for gluten free and vegan options; ask any baker about dietary needs when you book.
Do Gig Harbor shops offer tastings?
Yes, Susanne’s Bakery offers wedding tastings, and most custom bakers will schedule one once you are ready to order.
Where can I find the best wedding cake bakeries in Kitsap County?
Cupcakes + Frills by Bre, Sarah’s Sweet Treats in Kingston, Sherry’s Country Caffe and Bakery in Port Orchard, and McGavin’s in Bremerton are all Kitsap options, plus custom makers like The Chocolate Nest and Capricorn Cakes.
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