Baked by Melissa
American chain of bakeries
Baked by Melissa is an American bite-size cupcake company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 2008 by Melissa Ben-Ishay, the brand is defined by its signature handcrafted, quarter-sized cupcakes, designed to test all the flavors without the commitment of a full-sized dessert.
Product offerings
Bite-Size Cupcakes: Each cupcake is approximately the size of a quarter, designed to let customers sample multiple flavors without committing to a full-size dessert. The company typically offers more than a dozen flavors at a time, anchored by a core lineup of eight "Original Greats" flavors alongside rotating seasonal flavors and a recurring "Mini of the Month.
Dietary Desserts: Baked by Melissa offers gluten-free, vegan, and no-nut desserts. Gluten-free cupcakes, available in flavors such as red velvet, triple chocolate crunch, and birthday cake, are baked in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Vegan assortments include six dairy-free flavors, and no-nut assortments include seven flavors.
All these desserts are handmade in their bakery located in New Jersey.
Baked by Melissa also offers a range of gift boxes best for occasions including birthdays, thank-you gifts, sympathy, weddings, and holidays.
Catering and Corporate Gifting: The company provides catering for corporate and personal events, including weddings and baby showers, and offers custom "mosaic" cupcake displays upon request.
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