Bakeries online?

It sounds strange at first. Anyone used to stopping by the bakery downtown for desserts or a special occasion cake knows that nothing compares to the sights and smells of fresh-baked foods.

But bakeries all have their claim to fame--that cookie, pastry, or cake that everyone in town raves about. The treat that reminds you of home, even if you find yourself miles away.

I started 1-800-Bakery.com in 2002 to sell products from my small New England bakery. As more people found out about the site, they started asking for products that I didn't have.

So I started searching America for bakeries that shared my commitment to quality, creativity, and freshness. I didn't want just any cake or pastry on my site, I wanted the best that America's pastry chefs had to offer.

That search has shaped 1-800-Bakery.com into the site you see today. Think of it as the bakery of your dreams, where the showcase is filled with the most popular recipes from America's most talented pastry chefs.

If you visit department store bakeries for unique cookies and cakes, or if you ever bought from a mail-order food catalog, then you already have some idea of how 1-800-Bakery.com works. But there is a difference: Department stores and mail order catalogs typically order their products in bulk, so those gourmet cookies you see on the shelf could have been made weeks ago.

When you place an order at 1-800-Bakery.com, it goes straight to the bakery that makes your product. It is baked fresh, just for you, and shipped out to you.

Treat yourself or find a unique gift for someone you love. Browse our online bakeries and product reviews and discover America's best bakeries.

--Chef Steve

P.S. We love hearing from our customers. Is there a product you would like us to find? Do you know a great bakery that should be on our site? Please let me know at [email protected].