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Cordon Bleu, Paris trained pastry chef and owner Jenny Peterson directs this Charlottesville, Virginia based company dedicated to delighting clients with American designs and European techniques. We strive to reach the “Wow!” factor through the use of great ingredients, creative vision and personal service. Whether you’re looking for a custom studio cake for that special occasion or a complete dessert menu for your party or restaurant, Paradox Pastry is your number one choice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for cupcakes (per cupcake, without tax)?

$3

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cookies
Croquembouche
Cupcakes
Dessert Buffet
Groom's Cake
Pastries

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Delivery
Setup

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes
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Reviews of Paradox Pastry

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
65 Reviews
97% recommend it
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Paradox Pastry is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding cakes and desserts. The cakes are described as delicious, with various flavor options available. Reviewers also appreciated the beautiful presentation of the desserts, which added a touch of elegance to their wedding. The helpfulness and responsiveness of the staff, particularly Jenny, were also commended. Overall, Paradox Pastry is highly recommended for its tasty treats and excellent service.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Paradox Pastry is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding cakes and desserts. The cakes are described as delicious, with various flavor options available. Reviewers also appreciated the beautiful presentation of the desserts, which added a touch of elegance to their wedding. The helpfulness and responsiveness of the staff, particularly Jenny, were also commended. Overall, Paradox Pastry is highly recommended for its tasty treats and excellent service.

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Rebecca B. Sent on 09/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely delicious!

We got married on June 25, 2022 and Paradox made our wedding cake as well as a bunch of mini desserts for a dessert bar. Not only was everything delicious, but they delivered everything and set up the dessert bar so gorgeously! Our photographer said it looked like something out of a movie! We had a small cake for cutting to go along with our dessert bar and our guests loved the cake so much it was gone in the blink of an eye (my husband and I barely got any!). We've decided we'll have to go back to Paradox the next time we're in Charlottesville and order the same type of cake so we can actually experience how good it is!
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Grace L. Sent on 11/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The most delicious desserts!

My husband and I have loved exploring the local food scene while living in Charlottesville, so we were excited for Paradox Pastry to be a part of our big day (because it is one of our favorites!) We went into the bakery one day and were able to speak with the head baker and try different pastries that they make miniature for events. Everything we tried was SO yummy! We ended up ordering their Better than DMB brownies bites, chocolate chip cookies, and raspberry chocolate tarts. Paradox Pastry even went above and beyond, and we were able to order chocolate covered strawberries and crème brûlée for our wedding day even though they do not regularly make those desserts. We were very happy with Paradox Pastry and would highly recommend them!
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Shikhee Sent on 02/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious wedding cake!

Jenny and her team did an amazing job with our wedding cake. During the selection process, my husband and I visited Jenny's bakery in Charlottesville for a tasting and honestly loved every single cake/frosting/filling combination we tried -- you really can't go wrong! We ended choosing a three-tiered chocolate cake (we opted out of the Guinness stout due to some guests' dietary restrictions, but highly recommend that flavor) with dark chocolate ganache middle filling and vanilla buttercream, with an exterior finish in horizontal pull. Paradox also provided us with a complimentary anniversary cake, boxed and ready to conserve. Our cake looked exactly how we requested, tasted wonderful, and was a great value in the world of wedding cakes. Highly recommend!
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Favorite pie maker in all the land. While Jenny certainly makes a wonderful cake (ahem, guiness stout or apple spice cake, can't decide my favorite, today) I love her pie crust...and anything she puts inside it. They even make little pie poppers, hand pies and tarts. So delicious!

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