Founded in 1993 by mother-and-daughter team Vicki and Tracy Marshall, The Village Bake Shoppe is a Lewiston bakery making from-scratch desserts from original recipes. Now owned by Michael Fiore and his family, the shop has served the community for more than 30 years and is known for custom celebration and wedding cakes, including imaginative creations such as its “barrel-over-the-falls” cake for the Hard Rock Café opening. Its made-from-scratch desserts also reach local restaurants throughout Western New York.
Just Say Cheesecake Bakery and CafeFamily-owned and operated since 1990, Just Say Cheesecake Bakery and Cafe grew from a farmers-market storefront into a North Tonawanda bakery rooted in Jane “Babci”’s original recipe. Jim and Dan continue that family tradition through custom wedding cakes and occasion desserts, with a cafe and catering service for local events.BUFFALO, NY
Desserts by RitaSince Rita Curry began baking for Ocean City’s Garden Restaurant in 1977, Desserts by Rita has made custom cakes and signature desserts from its Bishopville bakery. Curry, who remains hands-on in the kitchen, created the original Lemon Lust and Rita’s Delight before opening her first shop in 1985; those creations remain central to the bakery’s local identity. The bakery has also been named “Best Desserts” multiple times in Metropolitan Magazine’s Best of the Eastern Shore contest.HAVRE DE GRACE, MD
The Lucky Cupcake CompanySince opening in Peddler’s Village in spring 2010, The Lucky Cupcake Company has baked from-scratch cupcakes, cakes and other desserts with real butter and no preservatives. The small custom bake shop is especially known for filled cupcakes and made-to-order celebration and wedding confections, while its companion Sweet Occasions space hosts baking classes and private events.LAHASKA, PA
Resch's BakerySince Wilhelm Resch and his uncle opened their first Columbus bakery in 1912, Resch’s Bakery has made from-scratch cakes, donuts and other baked goods for the community. The family tradition now spans six generations of Resch bakers, with custom wedding and celebration cakes remaining a central specialty. The bakery continues to use time-tested recipes and bake, frost and decorate each cake one at a time.COLUMBUS, OH