Do you have a permanent physical sales location?
As a cottage bakery, we don’t have a traditional storefront. Starting on September 19, we will have a small, permanent outpost, the Sidewalk Stand, at 6031 37th Ave SW. It will offer a rotating selection of items from our menu. To place a bulk order for pickup or delivery, reach out to me via my contact form. To find out about future pop-ups and Sidewalk Stand updates, sign up for my newsletter or check out the events page.
What is a cottage bakery?
Mr. Bun’s Bakery is a licensed cottage food operation, meaning that I bake out of my home kitchen. Cottage bakeries are licensed by by Washington State Department of Agriculture. You can read more about cottage food permitting here.
What do you sell?
I’m a full stack baker! I make cookies, cakes, crackers, breads, bagels, pastries, snacks, and more. Check out the full menu and the photo gallery for more details.
Do you sell celebration cakes?
While I make excellent celebration cakes, I do not offer any for sale. Cottage food regulations do not allow me to sell anything requiring refrigeration. This means that I cannot make my frostings of choice (French or Swiss meringue buttercream), and I won’t sell anything that I don’t want to eat!
Do you have options for people with food allergies?
All product labels list the included allergens, as required by cottage food regulations. While I make maximal effort to prevent cross-contamination between products, I cannot guarantee that anything is completely allergen free. My products are made in my home kitchen using equipment that handles all known allergens (including eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, all tree nuts, and wheat). The menu lists vegan items, as well as those that do not contain gluten, egg, or dairy.
Do you sell any items that are vegan or gluten-free?
All of my products are vegetarian, except for my cacio e pepe items (rolls and focaccia) and my Spicy Cheese Crackers which are made with real Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano containing animal rennet. Many of my breads and snacks are vegan, including the base focaccia flavors, both types of Pan de Cristal, all bagel varieties, Seedy Rye Crackers, and Soft Pretzels. All vegan items are marked on the menu.
I now offer three gluten-free products: Orange Masa Harina Cookies, Dark Chocolate Brownies, and Gluten-Free Crunchy Cheese Crackers. As with all my products I cannot guarantee that these are completely allergen free so they should not be considered celiac safe.
Do you sell in-person or for pickup/delivery?
Both! If you want to place a bulk order for pickup or delivery, check out the menu, then reach out to me via my contact page. I don’t have online payments set up, but instead will take cash, Venmo, or Zelle when you receive your order. (Large orders may require an advanced deposit.) If you want to grab a smaller serving, check out the Sidewalk Stand. I also do occasional in-person pop-up events. You can see the pop-up schedule here.
Do you have order minimums for pickup and delivery orders?
Since everything is baked fresh and in batches, pickup and delivery orders do have minimums. See the menu for details. I sell in smaller quantities at in-person events and via the Sidewalk Stand.
Do you charge a fee for delivery?
It depends. If you live within 2 miles of the Morgan Junction and I can fit your order on my bike, it’s free! Deliveries outside of this zone, or requiring that I drive, may be subject to a charge based on delivery time and mileage. Delivery availability may also be restricted based on my baking schedule.
How can I stay up to date on bakery happenings?
The best way to stay in touch is to sign up for the e-mail newsletter. To sign up, go here. (I’m old school and don’t have an Instagram.) When signing up, select if you want to receive weekly-ish (or less) updates on pop-ups and general news, or get notified about the schedule and restocks for the Sidewalk Stand. You can also see my upcoming pop-up schedule on the events page.
Can you mail me baked goods?
Unfortunately not. Cottage food operations in Washington are prohibited from selling out of state, or from mailing products within the state. All of my orders must be sold to individuals for in-person pickup or delivery.
Your logo is a dog. Do you sell dog treats?
Nope! We sell treats made by and for humans. Cottage food regulations prohibit sales of dog treats or any products containing meat.
Why ‘Mr. Bun’s Bakery’?
The bakery is named after our beloved greyhound Mr. Bun, who tragically passed just before the bakery opened. We decided to keep the name as a tribute.