Ordering Policies

Everything you need to know before placing a custom cake, cookie, or sweet treat order with Marcia’s Micro-Bakery.

Quick Policy Overview

Lead Times

Simple cookies: 2 weeks. Custom cakes: 2–3 weeks. Weddings: 6 weeks.

Minimums

Custom cookies require 2 dozen minimum. Custom cakes start at $75.

Payment

Invoices are due immediately to secure your order date.

Pickup

Please arrive within your scheduled 15-minute pickup window.

Custom Order Requirements

Lead Times

  • Simple Cookies: 2 weeks minimum
  • Complex Cookies: 2–3 weeks minimum
  • Custom Cakes: 2–3 weeks minimum
  • Wedding Cakes: 6 weeks minimum
  • Rush Orders: Rush fees apply when available

Minimum Orders

  • Custom Cookies: 2 dozen minimum
  • Custom Cakes: $75 (smallest cake) minimum order

Payment Policies

All invoices are due immediately upon receipt.
If payment is not received, your invoice may automatically cancel the next day and your pickup date may be released.

Deposit Requirements

  • Orders under $350: Full payment due immediately
  • Orders $350+: 50% deposit required, balance due days before pickup or delivery
  • Wedding Cakes: 50% deposit required, balance due 1 week before event

We accept payment via Square invoice, credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Pickup & Delivery

Scheduled Pickup Times

All orders have a scheduled pickup time. Please arrive within your 15-minute pickup window.

Business Hours for Pickup

  • Tuesday – Friday: Must be completed by 5:00pm
  • Saturday: Must be completed by 12:00pm noon
  • Sunday & Monday: Closed — no pickups available

Late Pickup Fees

  • 15–30 minutes late: $25 fee
  • 30+ minutes late: $50 fee
  • Late arrivals after closing: Cannot be accommodated

Delivery Services

  • Within 15 miles of Beachwood, NJ 08722: $25 flat fee
  • Outside 15 miles: $25 base + $2 per mile + tolls/parking costs

Cancellations & Refunds

  • Before payment: Invoice auto-cancels if payment is not received
  • After payment — 72 hours or more notice: Partial refund may be available minus deposit
  • After payment — less than 72 hours: No refund
  • No-show pickups: No refund

Design & Customization

All custom orders require completion of our order form. We work with you to create original designs inspired by your ideas and vision.

All designs created by Marcia’s Micro-Bakery are our intellectual property. Specialty custom cutters specific to your design may incur additional charges.

Communication & Changes

All orders must be placed through official order forms. We do not accept orders through social media messages or informal inquiries.

Changes to orders must be requested at least 1 week before pickup date. Changes may affect pricing and availability.