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Pastries by Design was a custom bakery boutique specializing in unique, extraordinary and outright decadent desserts.Wedding cakes, sculpted cakes, specialty desserts and a full array of homemade bakery delicacies made Pastries by Design a premier destination when visiting Sarasota, Bradenton or Lakewood Ranch.

*** Please note: Our retail location at Lakewood Ranch is permanently closed. If you have a special request please contact us by e-mail, We are still working from our home studios and would be more than happy to help you.***

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding cakes with buttercream frosting (per slice, without tax)?

$4

What is the starting price for fondant wedding cakes (per slice, without tax)?

$5

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Delivery
Set Up

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cookies
Cupcakes
Dessert Buffet
Groom's Cake

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Setup

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Kosher

What special ingredients do you use?

Fresh Fruit
Local
Organic

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Not Required

Reviews of Pastries by Design

Angela
Angela Sent on 10/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So many compliments on our dessert table!

I couldn't be more happy and impressed about how our dessert table turned out. Even our venue said it was the best table they have ever seen and they have weddings there every weekend 🤩
Luda
Luda Sent on 01/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best cake ever!

Pastries by design not only professional, accommodating but also make the best tasting fresh cakes. Maria and Alex are the best! Chocolate peanut butter, carrot and they icing are to die for! Great design too!
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Natalie Sent on 07/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Alex was so much fun to work with - we had scheduled a last minute tasting (just about 4 weeks before the wedding) because we had been indecisive on our cake. She assisted us right away and gave us her recommendations based on our tastes and wishes for a design. We worked with our florist to coordinate bringing fresh flowers to the reception and her team arranged them beautifully on the cake. The cake was quite possibly the most amazing cake I had ever tasted! Not to mention it was absolutely beautiful. She gladly accommodated our guests who are gluten free, and some who were both gluten and sugar-free with delicious cupcakes. That was something we had a hard time finding elsewhere and we were extremely pleased when she was so happy to assist!
Cali
Cali Sent on 12/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
After doing some research into a cake for my wedding, I made an appointment with Alex for a cake tasting for my husband and I. There are SO many different flavors to choose from, both regular and premium flavors. We picked out a handful of combinations we thought would be good and sent them to her. She had everything ready when we got to the appointment and her cakes are out of this world good!!! When we agreed she would be the one and were talking about prices, she was super straight forward with us. We wanted flowers on our cake and she told us up front "I can do the flowers in icing, but it would be cheaper to go through a florist and have real flowers" We wanted ribbon on the cake as well and she told us she could use hers or we could get it from wal mart for like .98 and just drop it off. We also had the option of renting one of her cake stands or using our own. She wasn't trying to nickel and dime us on everything, she was straight forward and after paying so much for everything else in the wedding, we really appreciated someone trying to help us save some money. That was the one of the main reasons we chose her. She also let us change stuff a few days before the wedding. I told her I wanted a cake topper that I received as a gift and she told us it was no problem. I brought the cake stand and topper to the wedding, Alex coordinated with my day of coordinator and florist to get the cake there with everything on it and it was absolutely gorgeous!!!! It looked and tasted better than I could have ever imagined and we are still getting compliments on it 2 months later. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND pasties by design for weddings and everything else!!!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 10/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I worked with Alex to make my cake for our wedding on September 3rd. The theme was Beauty and the Beast. As soon as I showed her the cake I wanted to started with ideas on how to make my dream cake, make it tasty, but still affordable! Everyone LOVED the cake and I would absolutely go there again for other events! Thank you Alex for your awesome work!
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Kristi Sent on 04/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
These ladies did an amazing job on my wedding cake! I ordered 1 month in advance since it was a simple cake. As a former wedding cake maker/decorator I know the time and hard work it takes even for the most simplest cakes and these ladies are spot on! Pricing is right and quality is 100% there. My (now husband) picked up the cake the day prior. They had it perfectly packaged for him to transport easily! I highly recommend using Pastries by Design as your wedding cake one stop shop!
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Laura Sent on 03/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Yummy, delicious cake like always!!!!!! this is like my 4th cake from this place, they are awesome! Thanks to Alex for all the coordination and help making my wedding cake just like I wanted it!
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Jessica Sent on 01/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding cake as gorgeous and exactly what we wanted. Everyone raved about how delicious the cake was. We also order mini apple and pecan tarts which were a hit! Great value for the quality. Alex was a pleasure to work with!
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User2944957 Sent on 01/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Alex was wonderful to work with. Our experience started with an amazing tasting. The wedding cake Alex designed was absolutely beautifully and just what we had in mind. It was delicious too!!
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Kaitlin Sent on 01/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Pastries by Design was a great experience from start to finish. Our tasting was a really fun experience with delicious cakes, icings and fillings to try, and the end result was beautiful. We wanted a half naked cake and various flavors, and they helped us find a compromise to ensure we got the types of cake we wanted without risking the structural integrity of the design we had selected by having a side cake for a certain flavor. We were so happy with how our cake turned out, and our guests loved it!
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Awards

125
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Denise Woods Weddings & Events Denise Woods Weddings & Events Wedding Planners

Lyndsy at Pastries by Design is an absolute genius! The cake she designed for my bride and groom completely exceeded their expectations. Thanks again Lyndsy for doing what you do!

Sarasota Catering Company Sarasota Catering Company Wedding Caterers

Pastries by Design makes a beautiful and tasty wedding cake. Their designs are always wonderful! We highly recommend them to our brides.

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Lindseys cakes are the best in the area and she is the best to work with. When are you going to go on one of those cake design shows?

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