Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

“are you 100% gluten free?”… “do you use organic sugar?” … “what’s your favorite Jimmy Buffett song?”

DO YOU HAVE A STOREFRONT:
RIP Hark! Cafe 12/8/2020-4/28/2024 . While the cafe is closed we will continue to offer monthly pick ups and cake tastings at the location until we move to a commercial kitchen in Plymouth, MN summer 2024.

WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS DO YOU CATER TO:
Birthday parties, corporate events, baby showers, bridal showers, holiday parties, graduation celebrations, family reunions, cat funerals, etc. 

DO YOU HAVE SAVORY OPTIONS:
We are here to satisfy your sweet tooth and do not offer any savory items for catering or custom order at this time.

CAN I GET MINI CUPCAKES:
Many of our desserts are available in different sizes (for example, mini cupcakes, full-size crumble to serve family-style, bite-size tarts for a dessert tray) and can be adjusted to fit into your vision for a perfect event!

WHAT ALLERGIES CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE: Everything is 100% vegan, gluten-free & celiac-safe. All desserts may contain the following allergens: coconut, soy, tree nuts (cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts), & oats. please inquire about specific allergen-friendly options. many desserts cannot be made allergen-free. We cannot accommodate corn allergies. 

WHAT IS YOUR ORDER MINIMUM:
$120 not including sales tax or delivery fee

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I ORDER:
A week’s notice is necessary, shorter notice orders may be possible and rush fee of $25 may apply 

 

WHAT SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES ARE YOU COMMITTED TO:

  • Sourcing locally - We have long standing relationships with local farmers, from whom we source all of our apples, berries, stone fruits, melons, rhubarb, florals, herbs, and squash. For other local items like maple syrup, as well as oils, nuts and dried fruit, we use Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) as our supplier. We buy our hazelnuts from a Midwest-based growers collective. 

  • Sourcing seasonally - We place a high value on the quality and flavor of our ingredients, for this reason we never purchase produce out of season. Through local farmers and CPW, we procure the best ingredients at the peak of their growing season to use fresh. To limit our carbon footprint we order in large quantities once and then use these seasonal ingredients year round by preserving them through freezing, dehydrating, making jams and jellies, and salt-curing. 

  • Fair Trade - All of our chocolate and coffee products are Fair Trade certified.

  • Organic - We use only organic sugar, coffee, and chocolate. We recognize that the USDA certified “organic” label is difficult to come by for many small farmers who use organic practices, and so we prioritize buying local non-certified produce over imported organic alternatives. 

  • Materials - We utilize reusable baking tools and materials, compostable materials where available, and limit single use plastics.

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