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Information

3100 Dundee Road Ste. 701
Northbrook, IL 60062
847.675.0500

Hours of Operation
By Appointment Only

Contact Chef Veronica for Cakes, JelArt, and Culinary Classes veronica@dreamcakeschicago.com

Contact Chef Mark for Wholesale Accounts mark@dreamcakeschicago.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

SHOP

Can I just walk-in or show up at your shop?

No, we are an appointment only cake shop, we will be happy to schedule an appointment in advance.

Can I buy a signature cake or individual pastries at your shop?

Yes you can, you will just need to call us ahead to place the order and set a day and time for pick up or delivery.

Can I find your signature cakes in another location?

Yes, you can find them in all 17 Wholefoods stores in the Chicagoland area under our "Dream Cakes" name.

Can I ask for a different size of the cakes you have?

Yes, as long as you order in advance we can accommodate our 8" cakes to a larger size.

FONDANT CAKES

The cakes that you show in your website are the only choices I have?

No, that is our portfolio showing cakes that we have design for previous clients, every cake is customize for each person.

Can I order a cake that you show in your portfolio?

Yes, you can. You can order it exactly as is, or we can change colors or shapes.

Can you create a replica of a cake that I saw in another website or magazine?

Yes, we can.

How far in advance should I order?

All our cakes are custom made so we strongly suggest at least 3 weeks in advance.

How far in advance should I schedule and appointment or tasting?

We ask for a minimum of a week notice.

Do I have to schedule and appointment to order a cake? Or can I handle everything via email or phone?

Yes we can definitely make the whole process through email or phone, no need to come in.

Can you ship my cake?

No, we currently do not ship any of our cakes.

How much my cake will cost?

Our cakes start at $6 per person, but each design will vary depending on how intricate the design is and how many hours will be needed to be accomplished.

Why are your cakes more expensive than other local bakeries?

We do everything by hand, so the labor on our cakes is much higher than the average bakery. We don't use any plastic figures or decorations; they are molded and painted by hand. Everything needs to be done way in advance for decorations to be properly dried, painted and placed on cake.

PAYMENTS

What are your payment options?

We accept cash, personal/business checks. Paying by credit card will be through Paypal.

Do I have to have an account at Paypal to pay you?

No, we will send you an electronic invoice, it will have a link for you to add your credit card information.

Do I have to give you a deposit?

Yes, this will be to secure your order. This payment is non-refundable.

When is my full balance due?

It will be due 2 weeks before the date of your event.

How will be my payment if my order is less than the 3 weeks you ask in advance?

Your payment will have to be made in full when placing the order.

CLASSES

Do you have classes every day?

No, we partner with Oakton Community College, where we schedule our classes every quarter.

Do you teach the classes at your location or at Oakton College?

Classes are taught in our location, but you will have to sign up with Oakton.

Do you teach private classes?

We do teach baking and cooking classes, for kids and adults. Whether is girls night out, or baby shower or a birthday party, we can create that specific class for you.

Do you ask for a minimum of people in your classes?

Yes, we do ask for at least 4 people, but we can still create a class for 1 person or 2, but the rates will be higher.