Business Details
28 Years
experience
Custom Cakes & Desserts in Worcester, MA
Founded in 1998 by Alice Lombardi, Bean Counter Bakery has grown from a home-based operation to a beloved multi-location business in Worcester, Massachusetts. Our commitment to crafting desserts from scratch using the finest local and international ingredients remains unchanged, ensuring every product meets our high standards of quality and taste. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in custom-designed wedding cakes, celebration cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and premium coffee, offering gluten-free and vegan options to accommodate diverse dietary needs. Recognized by The Knot Hall of Fame and the Worcester Business Journal, our team of skilled bakers, decorators, and baristas combines artistry with expertise to create memorable desserts for every occasion.We take pride in sourcing ingredients from trusted suppliers in Worcester and beyond, including Madagascar and Belgium, to deliver exceptional flavor profiles. Our dedication to community support and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted name in the region, with a loyal clientele that values our attention to detail, personalized service, and innovative designs. Whether it's a simple cupcake or an elaborate wedding cake, we approach every order with the same passion and precision that defined Alice's original home kitchen creations.
Services
Custom Wedding Cakes
Gluten-Free Options
Vegan Desserts
Cupcakes
Cookies
Birthday Cakes
Corporate Events
Coffee & Beverages
Cake Delivery
Seasonal Specials
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of expertise in custom cake design and baking.
- Our gluten-free and vegan desserts maintain exceptional taste and quality.
- We source premium ingredients locally and internationally for superior flavor.
- Award-winning designs featured in The Knot Boston and Bliss Celebrations.
- We provide personalized service with attention to every detail.
Associations and certifications
- The Knot Hall of Fame
- Worcester Business Journal Hall of Fame
What people say
Stunning designs
Perfect execution
Amazing taste
Excellent service
Creative details
Services
Custom Wedding Cakes
Our award-winning wedding cakes combine artistic design with exceptional flavor. Each creation uses premium ingredients and accommodates dietary needs like gluten-free and vegan options. With decades of experience, we transform your vision into a showstopping centerpiece that delights guests and complements your special day.
Gluten-Free Options
We craft delicious gluten-free alternatives for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies without compromising taste or quality. Our dedicated preparation process ensures safety for guests with dietary restrictions while maintaining the same moist texture and rich flavors as traditional desserts.
Cupcake Catering
Custom-designed cupcake displays add visual impact to weddings and events. Available in rotating seasonal flavors and classic favorites, our cupcakes accommodate large groups with individual portions that maintain presentation integrity during service.
Cake Delivery
We provide reliable delivery throughout New England for weddings and events. Our team ensures safe transport and setup of delicate desserts, including multi-tiered cakes, with professional handling that guarantees perfect presentation at your venue.
Seasonal Specialties
Our rotating seasonal menu features themed desserts like Thanksgiving pies, holiday cookies, and graduation cakes. These limited-time offerings showcase fresh ingredients and creative designs that celebrate specific occasions with timely flavors and decorations.
People
Alice Lombardi
Founder & Owner
Alice Lombardi established Bean Counter Bakery in 1998, growing it from a home kitchen operation to multiple award-winning locations. Her passion for quality ingredients and artistic cake design has earned regional recognition and loyal clientele.
Questions
What types of dietary options do you offer?
We provide gluten-free and vegan options for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts while maintaining exceptional taste and quality.
How far in advance should I order a custom cake?
We recommend placing custom orders at least 2-3 weeks in advance to ensure availability and proper preparation time.
Do you deliver outside Worcester?
Yes, we offer delivery services throughout New England for weddings and special events.
Can I schedule a cake tasting?
We provide tasting appointments to help you select flavors and designs for your custom cake order.
Are your desserts made fresh daily?
All our products are handmade fresh daily using the finest ingredients for optimal quality and taste.
Do you offer corporate event services?
Yes, we create custom desserts for corporate events, including branded cookies and cupcakes for business functions.
Reviews (7)
Kanwon Garley
Jan 28, 2022
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Bean counter bakery catered for our wedding on 1/14/22 and we couldn't have been happier. We ordered a 6" chocolate muse cake and a variety cupcakes consisting of carrot cupcakes, peanut butter chocolate cupcakes and cannoli cupcakes. Alice and her team were professional.The cupcakes were out of this world. We were pleased with their services.
Sarah J.
Jan 10, 2022
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The mousse cakes and pastries are really good. I recommend the chocolate mousse cake but the hot chocolate tastes like tap water with a spoonful of hot chocolate powder in it
S. P.
Jan 05, 2022
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We went here to try their gluten free pastries. I bought a lemon shortbread pastry with frosting sandwiched between both shortbread cookies. I almost had a heart attack when the cashier rang us up and announced that for those two cookies our total would be $12. The cookies tasted fine. Not exceptional and not terrible, but definitely not worth $12.
Samantha DeManbey
Dec 28, 2021
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A humble coffee place with an average selection of drinks and baked goods. A little plain and worn down inside, but staff were friendly and the drinks and baked treats were good.
Madison Friend
Nov 29, 2021
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Comfortable, cozy coffee shop with delicious pastries (vegan options included!!!). Consistently friendly, fast, high-quality service. I've been to the Bean Counter at least once a week since I discovered it four years ago - that's how good it is.
Heather Pierce
Nov 05, 2021
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Excellent coffee & pastries! Top notch service. Comfortable atmosphere. I ordered a beautiful cake here years ago for my sister's baby shower & was very impressed, though I will say it was a little expensive. Well worth the money. Quality is definitely noticeable & much appreciated. Awesome cheesecake. If you have never been, you must try! Nice selection of goodies & beverages.
Jillian Riches
Oct 27, 2021
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I love the Bean Counter! I worked with the owner Alice for cupcakes for my bridal shower and our wedding cake. Alice professional, patient and kind. The cupcakes were stunning and were just as much decor as they were a yummy treat for our bridal shower guests. The wedding cake was beautiful and delicious, we chose the Pumpkin Brown Butter Cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream with caramel drizzle, it was outstanding!
