By the Way Bakery

Our Story

She walked away from a 22-year career in the law to open a bakery and, along the way, found something much bigger...

By the Way Bakery's Founder & CEO Helene Godin shares

the story of her journey from attorney to bakery owner

Welcome!

This is a special place, the kind you remember, but can never find. By the Way Bakery is an old-fashioned bakery where everything is made by hand, from scratch, in small batches. And, by the way, all our baked goods are gluten-free and dairy-free. They're also certified kosher. Most important, everything we make is as delicious as - if not better than - most conventional baked goods

Blueberry muffins bursting with blueberries. A lemon layer cake made with fresh lemon zest and filled with homemade lemon curd. A chocolate chip cookie made with the finest Belgian chocolate. A smile you can taste.

Come visit us to find out why so many people have fallen in love with our bite-size little shops!

Cakes & More

SMALL TREATS

just big enough to put a smile on your face

Almond Cookies… our award-winning cookie, with a crunchy exterior and a moist center
Biscotti... perfect for dipping in your morning coffee

Brownies… an indulgent, no-holds-barred brownie studded with Belgian chocolate chips
Chocolate Chip Cookies… like your favorite aunt used to make. Okay, maybe a little better

Coconut Pecan Chewies… the chocolate chip cookie meets the coconut macaroon
Fudge Brownie Cookies... a crispy-chewy-chocolatey treat

Ginger Crinkles… a house favorite. Buy extra, they’re addictive

Hamantaschen... apricot, raspberry, and chocolate, for a limited time only

Linzers... the classic Linzer cookie filled with ruby-red raspberry jam

Oatmeal Raisin... old-fashioned goodness that melts in your mouth

Raspberry Bars... raspberry jam sandwiched between a shortbread crust

Turtle Bars... caramel, pecans, and chocolate in a magical bar cookie

MUFFINS & SCONES

petite and delicious, because the muffin should never be bigger than the coffee cup

Blueberry Corn Muffin… made with stone-ground cornmeal and loaded with plump blueberries

Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Muffin... with a brown sugar-based crumb topping

Lemon Currant Scone... golden on the outside, tender on the inside, as a scone should be

"Sunshine" Muffin... with sweet, tangy marmalade, pineapple, and pecans

TEA CAKES

designed to be served with afternoon tea, but why wait?

Lemon… bursting with fresh lemon flavor, covered in a light lemon glaze
Marble… the velvety flavor of vanilla combined with dark, earthy semi-sweet chocolate

LAYER CAKES

the quintessential dessert

Here are some of our classic combinations.

Black & White… Devil's food cake with vanilla chiffon filling and frosting

Carrot… made with fresh carrots and covered in tangy white frosting

Classic Chocolate… moist cocoa-based chocolate cake and decadent chocolate frosting

Coconut Cloud… a luscious coconut layer cake covered in coconut chips
Lemony Lemon Cake… made with fresh lemon zest and filled with homemade lemon curd

Raspberry Surprise... chocolate layers with raspberry jam filling, raspberry frosting, and chocolate glaze
Red Velvet Cake... made the old-fashioned way, with a touch of cocoa

Simply White...vanilla layers with vanilla bean filling and frosting

Sprinkle Cake… an all vanilla layer cake covered in multicolored nonpareils

The “M”… vanilla layers with chocolate frosting inside and out

SPECIALTY CAKES

that your guests will remember for a long time

Chocolate Truffle Torte... with deep chocolate flavor and a creamy texture

Cinnamon Coffee Cake... a golden loaf with a hint of cinnamon and cacao nibs for a delicate crunch

Lemon Poppy Swirl... a charming spiral-shaped bundt, it has just the right balance of tart and sweet

Salted Caramel Cheesecake... a creamy combination of salty and sweet in a dairy-free cheesecake

MINI CAKES

adorable little cakes are the talk of the town

Amy Cake... a delightful little bundt cake* with sprinkles inside and out*

Apple… its spiral shape gives it a donut-like crust

Carrot... an individual-size carrot cake with a creamy white glaze

Lemon Poppy… a classic combination with a tender crumb

Whoopie Pie... a mini chocolate cake "sandwich" with marshmallow filling

Sour Cherry… a deliciously textured cake brimming with wonderfully soft, jam-like cherries

“The Schnibbles”… an over-the-top Devil’s food chocolate chip mini cake, for chocolate lovers only

CUPCAKES

a delightful smile, sort of like a hug you can eat

Stop into one of our adorable little shops to see what we have on hand today!

AND, OF COURSE, CHALLAH

Florence Fabricant of The New York Times calls it "earthy and sweet"

Available only on Fridays & Jewish holidays

PURIM!

Say "Chag Sameach" with hamantaschen from By the Way Bakery!

Florence Fabricant of The New York Times loves our chocolate hamantaschen – "a creamy dark chocolate center enclosed in rich chocolate pastry." Our apricot and raspberry versions are delicious, too. Available now through Purim.

PASSOVER

We would be honored to be a part of your seder

By the Way Bakery baked goods are always wheat-free, dairy-free and kosher pareve. All of the items on our holiday menu are consistent with the Sephardic tradition of using kitniyot (rice and corn) during Passover. However, our baked goods are not kosher for Passover because the ingredients, while certified kosher, are not certified “Kosher for Passover”.

Chocolate Truffle Torte... the deep chocolate flavor and creamy texture make this cake a must for chocolate lovers

Safta’s Seven Layer Cake... vanilla sponge cake with chocolate filling and a chocolate glaze

Old-Fashioned Apple Cake... chunks of apple are nestled in a cinnamon-spiced cake with a fine crumb topping

Honey Walnut Cake... infused with a honey-citrus syrup, this cake is truly special

Classic Chocolate Layer Cake… a moist cocoa-based cake with decadent chocolate frosting

Coconut Cheesecake… with a macaroon-like crust, no one will know that it’s pareve

Raspberry Tart... a great way to welcome spring

Coconut Macaroons... our version of this Passover classic has a hint of caramel, available plain or with a chocolate drizzle

Fudge Brownie Cookies... a crispy-chewy flourless cookie

Easter

Wishing you and all your loved ones a very Happy Easter!

Easter Layer Cake… your choice of all chocolate or all vanilla, with a fondant bunny and Easter egg sprinkles

Lemony Lemon Cake... a refreshing combination of lemon layers, homemade lemon curd filling, and lemon frosting

Spiced Carrot Layer Cake… flecked with carrots and covered in a tangy white frosting

Chocolate Truffle Torte... the deep chocolate flavor and creamy texture make this cake a must for chocolate lovers

Coconut Cheesecake… with a macaroon-like crust, no one will know that it’s dairy-free

Lemon Poppy Swirl... a charming spiral-shaped bundt with just the right balance of tart and sweet, it’s perfect for Easter brunch

Cinnamon Coffee Loaf... a golden loaf cake with a hint of cinnamon and cacao nibs for a delicate crunch

Raspberry Tart... a great way to welcome spring

Easter Egg Cupcakes... with jellybeans nestled in frosting that mimics grass, these cupcakes are oh-so-cute

Photos

Special desserts for special occasions

or just because...

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CERTIFICATIONS

All our baked goods are gluten-free, dairy-free and kosher pareve

(and, of course, delicious!)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of your products gluten free? Yes. Our kitchen is a dedicated gluten free facility. Our products are recommended by the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University.

Are all of your products dairy free? Yes. There’s milk for the coffee, but you won’t find any dairy products in the BTW kitchen. In fact, our baked goods are certified kosher pareve.

Are any of your products vegan? Alas, after years of trying, we've yet to come up with a vegan option that meets our standards. However, our rugelach is egg-free.

Are you kosher? Yes, everything we bake is kosher pareve. OK Kosher Certification, one of the world's leading and most recognized kosher certification agencies, supervises By the Way Bakery's daily baking operations at our commissary kitchen in Pleasantville, NY. The BTW commissary provides all of the baked goods sold in our retail stores and produces all of our pre-packaged goods. Our four By the Way Bakery retail locations are under the supervision of Rabbi Aaron Mehlman of National Kosher Supervision.

What ingredients do you use instead of wheat and dairy? We make our own gluten free flour mix and use various dairy alternatives, depending on the product. We have a list of ingredients and allergens for each product available for your review at each of our locations. We also have a copy here: Ingredient Summary

Do you make custom layer cakes? We LOVE making custom cakes, especially wedding cakes! Please take a look at the photo gallery to see just a few of the custom cakes we’ve made, then give us a call so we can design a special cake just for you.

Can you accommodate large orders? Yes! Please give us a call to discuss catering options.

Do you deliver? Sorry - only for catering orders over $500 (bar mitzvahs, weddings, large corporate events, etc.), for an additional fee.

Do you ship? No. That’s a very different business. But our staff is always happy to help you select the items that will ship best if you want to do the packing and shipping yourself.

Additional questions or concerns? Call the bakery and leave your name, phone number and email address and Helene Godin, the owner of By the Way Bakery, will get back to you promptly.