4.9 out of 5 stars and 46 reviews
4.9
(46)Best of Weddings (4x).White Glove Service to All of Northern Michigan!
About this vendor
Third Coast Bakery specializes in superb wedding cakes, cupcakes, desserts and small bites, reflecting our couples' unique style and palette. Your taste, budget and vision are of the utmost importance to us. As Northern Michigan's ONLY 100% gluten-free, vegan bakery you'll have total peace of mind that your wedding cake is not only exquisite, but also safe for anyone with food allergies or dietary restrictions. Our dedicated kitchens prevent ZERO cross-contact/cross-contamination, using certified allergy-friendly ingredients.
The result? A scrumptious, yet 100% gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, egg-free, GMO-free, vegan cake.
Join us for a custom tasting and consultation by calling us today at 231-421-8696. We would be honored to serve you on your extraordinary day!
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Business Attributes
- Veteran-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Cakes & Desserts
- Cake Delivery & Setup
- Cake Tastings
- Cupcakes
- Groom's Cakes
- Other Desserts
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Third Coast did an amazing job on our wedding cake!! It looked exactly like we had discussed during the planning process. They were wonderful to work with and communication was so easy. I am allergic to gluten and dairy, so having a wedding cake that I could eat was very important to me. Our guests with allergies also appreciated the fact that they could enjoy the cake as well. It tasted amazing and everyone loved the it. I was told that they were standing in line for it. I am so grateful to have an allergy safe bakery in my city. I would highly recommend them if you need an allergy friendly wedding cake.
Third Coast did a wonderful job on our vegan wedding cake. We chose the chocolate raspberry cake with vanilla bean icing and it was absolutely to die for. They did a perfect job arranging the flowers on top of our cake and it looked stunning when they were done!! Wedding cake tasting was very convenient with the kit being sent to our home. My only complaint was occasionally they were hard to get a hold of, but they did such a wonderful job I did not mind!
We live in the Lansing area, so getting up to Traverse City to go over things and do a cake tasting was going to be challenging. Nicole from Third Coast Bakery was in contact with us throughout the whole process, and we were able to do our tasting virtually! The cake was mailed to us and we got to enjoy the tasting in the comfort of our home. And that was just the beginning! The cake was PHENOMENAL - truly the best cake I have ever had. We were torn between a few flavors, and the bakery was able to work with us to get us exactly what we wanted! The process was quite seamless, and getting the cake on the day of the wedding was very smooth. I could not recommend this vendor enough, and we will definitely be going back in the future!
Third Coast Bakery was amazing!! They were so nice and easy to work with and the cake was stunning! We had a lemon icing cake with blueberry filling and it was perfect for our Memorial Day Weekend wedding! I would highly recommend - they are excellent!
We have a lot of allergies in our two families and Third Coast did an awesome job of asking about specific cross-reactivities and avoiding all our allergens. It was so exciting for our guests that everyone could eat the cake! The cake was delicious, and many of my guests commented on how good it was. The team also took my idea of making the cake match my dress, with a very rough sketch I made and some detailed photos of the train and did an amazing job of making it a reality! It was really a showstopper, and I couldn't be happier. The whole process from tasting, to design, to billing, to reality was as smooth as could be. The team at Third Coast is great and I highly recommend them.
We were so impressed with Third Coast Bakery! Not only was our wedding cake absolutely beautiful it was also delicious. Nicole was so friendly and made everything easy for us. As an added benefit they made pastries for us for the morning after the wedding. No need to shop around! You will not be disappointed.
Third Coast was so easy to book, fun to work with, and affordable! I worked with Wedding Manager Nicole throughout my planning process and she made it a very easy choice!
I am Gluten Free, Celiac- so I never would have imagined being able to actually get to eat my wedding cake and was not that interested in getting one. After I found Third Coast I was so excited! So many amazing flavor options, the tasting kit was shipped to us and we had so much fun deciding on flavors! My husband is not GF nor was any of the people at the wedding who ate the cake, and no one could have ever guessed! If you are familiar with Gluten Free treats, that says a lot.
Overall I could not recommend Third Coast enough. We just wanted a simple yet beautiful cake and they delivered, not pressuring or up selling us into anything we didn’t want. I have recommended Third Coast to all of my GF friends because there’s no one better!
I’ve always dreamed of having a third coast cake for my wedding. I’m vegan and gf and they were able to accommodate a severe nut allergy of a guest. All our guests said they would never know it was gf!
Finding a vendor for our wedding cake was difficult as we were getting married in the UP and there aren't many good bakers up that way. Luckily, Third Coast was able to work with us to deliver as far as Gaylord, and my aunt was able to ferry our cake and cupcakes up the rest of the way. They were also wonderful about working with us to accommodate some uncommon allergies for a few of our guests, and we couldn't be happier with the results. We had three different flavors of cupcakes and all three were spectacularly delicious! I don't plan on getting married again, but if I ever need desserts for any other event in the upper Michigan area, Third Coast will definitely be my go-to!
Third Coast Bakery provided the cake for our intimate wedding in Suttons Bay. I am vegan and one of our guest is allergic to gluten so we needed an allergy friendly wedding cake. We had the vanilla filled with strawberry and pumpkin spice flavors frosted with vanilla buttercream and it was delicious beyond words. Some of my guests had their doubts about how good a vegan and gluten free wedding cake could taste. Everyone agreed during the cake service that the cake was one of the best they had ever tasted. We did have to compromise on the frosting color but the simple white with pipped detail was elegant and beautiful. Heather called to finalize our order the weekend before the wedding and to confirm she had received our stand and topper, both of which she treated with respect and care. Thank you Third Coast!
I could eat cake at my wedding without getting sick! Having an intolerance to gluten and eggs, I wasn't sure if having a traditional wedding cake would work...well they hit it out of the park! Our cake was exactly what we wanted and more! We had our cake while also providing an entirely allergen friendly dessert bar our guests loved. We only had a few slices of cake left at the end of the night! Heather was responsive, creative, and the delivery and set up was smooth. Would highly recommend them to anyone, especially if you have food allergies!
Third Coast did our wedding cake and it was exactly what we were hoping for! When we met with them to talk about our vision, we were met with kindness and thoughtful listening.
We also had guests who needed gluten free options and the excitement they had at the two options we ordered from Third Coast was amazing. They suggested a few popular desserts to order and they went over so well. We didn’t have a single thing left over!
As soon as we decided to get married in Traverse City I knew I wanted Third Coast Bakery to make our cake. They were so wonderful to work with and we had a ton of compliments from our guests. Heather went above and beyond and even made us gluten free graham crackers for our s'mores bar.
If you live in Traverse City, you already know of TCB. Their goodies are amazing...and our wedding cake and extras were perfect! Our cake was absolutely beautiful and totally delicious. I HIGHLY recommend TCB for your special day or occasion.
Look no further!! Heather and her team are incredible at what they do and create the most delicious, beautiful bakery items that are friendly for all. I am vegan, and had many guests attend my wedding that were GF and dairy free. Not only did our cake and cupcakes wow people with their beauty, but they actually tasted amazing, which can be hard to come by in allergy friendly goodies. I had several people, without any dietary needs, tell me they had no idea the treats were even allergy friendly until they actually read our sign acknowledging Third Coast. I also now drive out of my way anytime I'm up north to stop by the shop. There really is no reason to go anywhere else. You will have something that EVERYONE can enjoy regardless of their dietary needs, and it will taste and look incredible. Thank you to this incredible team who are truly helping make weddings and events more inclusive!! Still salivating over all of our delicious treats!
For once, I am glad I'm gluten intolerant - otherwise I might never have found this bakery! Heather was hands down one of the most professional and organized people I have ever worked with. I was blown away at how structured and easy she made the entire process. If all businesses were run like hers, life would be a lot easier. She was SO helpful, considerate, and ran the entire operation with an iron fist in a velvet glove (that is a compliment!!)
As for the food itself, it was truly exquisite. It was amazing how many different flavors we could choose from. We got a lot of compliments on both the appearance and flavor of our wedding cake, and the cupcakes too. Heather even decorated our cake with BEAUTIFULLY and it truly matched our exact vision. We can't thank you enough for adding such a beautiful and delicious element to our day. THANK YOU!
I could not recommend Third Coast Bakery enough!!! We originally booked this bakery for donuts and a dessert display filled with brownies and cookies for a Traverse City Wedding. Two months before our wedding, we changed everything, including a venue that was in Metro Detroit!! Heather was absolutely amazing throughout the whole change process. She worked with us and our deposit to create the most delicious favor display for our guests. We were able to have so many options, including a Traverse City Cherry Pie that was gone in seconds!!! I would recommend Third Coast Bakery to anyone!!
Third Coast Bakery did a phenomenal job helping plan the cake for our wedding. What started off as a curiosity of the well-reviewed lemon lavender cake turned into one of the best relationships we developed over the course of planning. Heather is amazing to work with, she made the entire process extremely easy. I was in charge of the cake and didn’t even know where to start. She helped me through every step, including delivery and setting it up. I cannot recommend Third Coast Bakery enough.
Such an amazing bakery! Whenever we travel to Traverse City, we love to stop for a special treat! We decided to do a cake tasting for our wedding cake and we absolutely loved our experience! Heather was so sweet and very informative about the wedding cake planning process. It made us happy to know that every guest could have our wedding cake whether they were Gluten Free, Vegan, or had no allergies! We chose the double chocolate chip with blackberry filling and a lemon cake with raspberry filling! We heard from several guests that this was the best wedding cake they have ever had! We can't wait to share our top tier on our first anniversary next year!
These desserts were so delicious! I would HIGHLY recommend Third Coast Bakery for any event. We used them for our wedding, and none of our guests could even tell that the desserts were vegan and gluten-free. The chocolate cake with raspberry filling and Michigan Cherry chunk cookies were to die for! We also got (and enjoyed) the lemon lavender and chocolate chip cookies, as well as some assorted cupcakes. The best part was that the bakery owner was exceptionally friendly, flexible, and supportive when we placed our order only two days before the wedding due to last minute changes (due to COVID). Thank you so much Third Coast Bakery, we're still drooling over the memory of the desserts!
We enjoyed a navy and gold cutting cake and mini cupcakes for our wedding. The cake was delicious 😋 especially considering it’s vegan and gluten free. The frosting melted in your mouth. All of our mini cupcakes got devoured quickly. Only regret is we didn’t order more desserts from Third Coast!
They worked with us to create our cake vision! Very satisfied!
Heather and third coast bakery went above and beyond for our wedding, delivering a custom cake and cupcakes to our venue on the west side of Mackinac Island on a holiday weekend. Everyone loved the quality of the food, and were surprised that it was vegan and gluten free, which is always a win for the increase in people purchasing those type of products. We would certainly use Third Coast Bakery again!
Heather and her staff were so wonderful and easy to work with! My family has various food sensitivities and allergies and she was able to accommodate them all. The cake was better than I could have even imagined and my guests are still raving about it three months later!!! Heather helped to make the process so stress free and fun. I would work with Heather and her staff again in a heartbeat.
Third Coast Bakery did a wonderful job! I did a small wedding cake and cupcakes for everyone else. I was worried about having gluten free cupcakes for everyone but no one noticed or could tell! All the feedback I got was how good they were! Heather was great in responding to my texts and emails and she put my mind at ease with my allergies! You won’t regret booking her!
We are so grateful for Third Coast Bakery! There were many years when I never would've imagined that I would get to have a gluten free wedding cake. However, our Third Coast Bakery wedding cake was more than a dream come true because it was not just a safe wedding cake but it was absolutely gorgeous and a delicious cake to compete with any gluten-containing cake. We also love that Third Coast has a store front so we can visit it to re-live our wedding every time we are in town!
The best tasting wedding cake I could’ve ever imagined! We had a lemon lavender cake, with blueberry and lemon curd filling, and vanilla bean frosting. It tasted just like happiness and summer all in one! It was a huge hit.
Third Coast worked closely with us to make sure that we had exactly what we imagined for our big day and did their absolute best to help us stay within our budget. Our cake design was simple and fit the theme of our wedding so perfectly. Thank you, Third Coast, for making our cake dreams come true!
We live outside of Detroit, but had our wedding at the Homestead in Glen Arbor this past summer. Heather, owner of Third Coast Bakery, was absolutely wonderful to communicate with and the pies and cupcakes were even better than we imagined! We were even able to have a taste testing kit sent to our house! Our guests raved about how delicious everything tasted and the natural and fresh ingredients were wonderful! Third Coast Bakery went above and beyond to help make our day perfect!
Cannot say enough positive about this bakery ! The cake was gluten free dairy free and it was fabulous . It was absolutely gorgeous ! Everyone raved about the beauty and the taste . We also got our donuts for the reception here ! Yummy yummy yummy ! We had gluten free nut free and even dairy free. All fabulous !!!! Working with Heather was a breeze . Professional and prompt . Everything was smooth as silk ! Would highly recommend!!!
As a Traverse City based wedding planner I have had the pleasure of recommending and working with the Third Coast Bakery team a few times now and we couldn't be happier with their services, products, and client experiences. Many of our couples are looking for alternative dessert options that meet their dietary and allergy needs, and it's so easy to recommend Third Coast Bakery because their products are truly 100% allergen free. I usually don't recommend traditional wedding bakeries for items like gluten free, dairy free, or vegan desserts because it can be really difficult to get the textures and tastes right and consistent with traditional cakes. Third Coast Bakery is the only shop in our area that specializes in these products making them a great fit when our clients have special requests. Their tastings are fun, their team is great at communication, and they deliver their best on wedding days. Thank you, we look forward to working with you again in 2020!
Kendall Rose, Planner + Owner, The Revel Rose
Very happy with our gluten-free, dairy-free cake! Turned out beautifully and delicious :)
WOW! I couldn't be more pleased with how our wedding desserts turned out. We ordered a wedding cake, a groom's cake, cherry pies, and donuts, and every single piece was gone at the end of the night - and we were worried we ordered too much. Having Crohn's I wasn't sure what I was going to be able to find that I was able to eat that all our guests would enjoy too and Third Coast delivered. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to reorder for our anniversary every year. You have lifetime customers with us!
Heather was great to work with. She was very accommodating considering we had to plan everything from long distance through phone and email. My mother is severely allergic to tree nuts so Heather went out of her way to bake her an individual cake! The cake and cupcakes themselves looked amazing and tasted even better. Couldn't recommend them enough.
I did not order a full cake; I only ordered the tasting which was delivered thru the mail to my house. That is a cool experience which is why I gave them 2 stars. However the buttercream frosting had a funny flavor to it and when I called to ask what they use, they said "palm oil shortening" and you can definitely taste it in most flavors. They couldn't send the pastry cream filling because it wouldn't last in the mail. but this is the main issue I have with them. I asked why they use eggs in their pastry cream but not use real ingredients in their buttercream. their response was "we're only 95% vegan". Not going with them for the wedding cake...
Third Coast made us THE CUTEST birch tree themed wedding cake, along with an amazing assortment of cookies, cupcakes, cream puffs, etc. for our dessert bar! Heather was a pleasure to work with. We always stop into Third Coast when in Traverse. Would recommend to anyone!!! :)
I am SO grateful I found this bakery for our wedding cake! As someone who has a high sensitivity to both gluten and dairy, but also loves cake, our wedding day was one I wanted to ensure I was able to enjoy something delicious that wouldn't leave me feeling any ill side effects, and was also beautiful. Third coast checked ALL of those boxes. My husband does not need to be gluten free, but continues to say this was the best cake he has ever had. I can honestly say my his FAVORITE part of all our planning, was the cake tasting! We were planning our wedding from out of town and the communication was seamless- I always felt that my order was in great hands. The Third Coast team was beyond accommodating, gracious and a true delight to work with! We always make a stop when we are in Traverse City for all of their delicious goodies. I would HIGHLY recommend you try them out!
The owner is an absolute delight! She is truly an angel being able to create such decadent desserts while catering to those with food allergies. They have the most beautiful and delicious desserts. I have purchased cupcakes for my bridal shower, cookies for wedding favors and a dream of a wedding cake. Thank you Heather and team! You will always be my favorite bakery!
When it came to making the decision of which vendor we should seek out to make our wedding cake, it was a no brainer that Third Coast was our best option. As a vegan with an extreme sweet tooth, I am constantly trying out new bakeries and shops to find delicious dairy free and soy free treats. Throughout my search, I have yet to find another bakery who competes with the goods produced at Third Coast. THEY ARE AMAZING. The best part? My husband loves them too! Therefore, when we selected Third Coast to make our wedding cakes/cupcakes, we were so excited to go taste their options and discuss our vision. Heather, the owner, was SO friendly and helpful throughout the process - especially since we changed our minds several times from start to end.
Truly, our Third Coast cupcakes were one of the best parts of our wedding; our guests RAVED about them. We had several different flavors of cake and icing, and our guests appreciated having options. Oh, and my gluten-free friends were ecstatic to finally be able to eat dessert at a wedding!
I highly recommend Third Coast for any wedding or event. They have an amazing selection, a wonderful team available to help you, and absolutely delicious desserts. Chose this vendor - just do it. You won't regret it!!
Third Coast and Heather were so helpful and wonderful in all aspects of planning and delivery! They were open to last minute changes and very transparent about pricing. The cake looked beautiful and tasted so great! Heather walked us through everything and was so responsive via email. We were so appreciative to find a northern Michigan vendor who could help provide a cake for those with celiac, and for that cake to taste so good, too! We are customers for life.
Amazing service and delicious desserts! We did an assortment of desserts and a small cake for the bride and groom. Everything was delicious and looked beautiful . Heather was wonderful to work with so I highly recommend you use Third Coast for your next occasion large or small !!
Heather doesn't treat anyone like a customer. My clients and I feel like family! Not to mention the fact that her sweets are the nest tasting desserts EVER. She is completely busting the idea that gluten free has to mean tastes like cardboard! I haven't tasted anything from her that wasn't phenomenal! Everything about Third Coast Bakery is the absolute best.
We absolutely loved our cake! I am both gluten and dairy free and the cake was not only beautifully made but tasted amazing for being free from gluten and dairy! Would absolutely recommend for anyone looking for a fairly priced specialty wedding cake! We had the dark chocolate raspberry cake with vanilla buttercream, delicious! They were also very helpful because we are a military couple and couldn’t make it to Michigan to taste cakes they were able to ship us our cake tastings all the way to Georgia, wonderful company! 10/10!!
Couldn't be happier with Third Coast Bakery and their services. Having multiple food sensitives (gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs and nuts) was a huge concern of mine when selecting a bakery to create a dessert selection for my wedding. I then discovered Third Coast bakery and have to say, to be able to have items that were friendly to my food parameters, was simply a dream.
We catered cookies and brownies for our wedding rehearsal and pie for our wedding dessert and everything was baked to perfection. We had SO many compliments on the food, and the funniest part about it was we didn't even tell most of our guests they were eating these allergy-friendly treats.
However, the highlight of this experience was knowing my many friends and family members who did have food allergies could safely consume these treats without any worries. Knowing that everything is baked in a facility with no cross-contamination was a concern of mine and to be able to enjoy the desserts knowing I wouldn't have any reactions for my wedding was the biggest blessing of my weekend.
Heather was timely, professional and organized while we discussed my ideas (we live in Florida and the wedding was in Traverse City) prior to meeting in person. I highly recommend working with her team, regardless if you experience multiple allergies like myself. You will not be disappointed. In fact, we missed Third Coast's treats so much we ordered treats to serve at our Thanksgiving Day in Florida! Everyone approved :)
Beyond astounding. Our wedding cake FL though and with mere days left these wonderful people worked with us to get our cake. On top of that, it was both beautiful AND delicious. I cannot possibly recommend them enough!
Heather and her team made the wedding cake of our dreams! She was so wonderful to work with and helped me the cake that fit my idea and budget. I would highly recommend Third Coast Bakery for your wedding desserts or any other occasion!
The best GF/DF cake I’ve ever had!! None of my guests could tell the difference. We’ll be going back for birthdays & anniversaries for many years to come!
We had both gluten-free and vegan diets to consider while we were looking for a bakery for our wedding dessert. We happened to find Third Coast bakery while walking around the Traverse City farmers market one weekend, and I am so glad we did! Heather and her staff were very nice, accommodating, and patient during the whole process. We chose not to go with a cake and instead had cupcakes and several pies for our dessert selection. We were able to get our flavor (cupcake, filling, and icing) choices mailed to us out of state so we could make our final cupcake flavor combination choices. We also had a Sunday brunch for our wedding guests and had scones, donuts, and other goodies available. Everything that Third Coast bakery makes tastes amazing! I would highly recommend Third Coast bakery, even if you don't have any dietary restrictions to consider.
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523 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI | White Glove Service to All of Northern Michigan!
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