The Dessert Cafe offers fresh baked gourmet cheesecakes,desserts,cookies,gourmet coffees,cookie gift baskets, and no sugar added cheesecakes for any occasion delivered to your door overnight.
The Dessert Cafe Catalog

Fortune Cookies
Gift Baskets
Gourmet Cheesecakes
Lollipop Bouquets
Fruit Gift Baskets
GIFTPROSE Gift Baskets
Individual Gourmet Desserts
Happy Birthday
Flowers
No Sugar Added Desserts
Best Sellers
Chocolate Desserts
Dessert Cakes and Tortes
Gourmet Cookies
Gourmet Pastries
Gourmet Tarts
Heart Shaped
Gift Box
Unique Gifts
Corporate Gift Program








Cheesecake, Dessert, Cakes and Tortes FAQ



How do you package your cheesecakes, desserts,cakes of tortes for shipping?
What time will my gourmet cheesecake arrive?
What happens if the recipient is not home?
When do I have to place my order if I want it delivered the next day?
Why can't I have a cake delivered on a Monday?
Can I ship a cheesecake to be delivered on Saturday or Sunday?
What if I need my cheesecake to arrive before noon?
Can I send a cheesecake to someone in a foreign country?
Can I send a cheesecake to someone that lives in Canada? How about Hawaii?
Can I order today for delivery in the future (e.g.,can I order two cheesecakes for delivery on Wed. or Thur. of next week)?
Can I include a note with the cheesecakes?
What is your Guarantee?
Do you ship 2DayAir in the summer months?
How do I preserve the freshness of the cheesecake?
How to properly or effectively slice a cheesecake!



  

How do you package your cheesecakes, desserts,cakes of tortes for shipping?

Our gourmet cheesecakes are blast frozen, then shrink wrapped with a heavy cryovac plastic. Then they go into a foam container that surrounds the cheesecake in 2 inches of insulation. This then goes into a heavy corrugated container. We ship all of our cakes FedEx Overnight service. The cheesecake will arrive either partially frozen, or cold and ready to enjoy.

The packaging insures that every cheesecake will arrive in perfect condition. In the event that there is no one home, FedEx will leave the cake if it is safe to do so. The cake will last 2+ days in the container...especially during the winter months!

Please order with confidence, your cheesecake will arrive in perfect condition, we guarantee it!


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What time will my gourmet cheesecake arrive?

We ship via FedEx Standard Next Day Service. Your cheesecake is guaranteed to arrive by 3:00pm local time.
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What happens if the recipient is not home?

FedEx will leave the package in a safe place at the address. 85% of our shipments are left at the door. If we had to depend on people being home during the day, nothing would get delivered!

As an alternative, we recommend that you ship to a business address if possible, as generally there is somebody there all day to receive the cheesecake.


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When do I have to place my order if I want it delivered the next day?

We have to receive your order BEFORE 2:00 PM (EST) the day BEFORE you want your cheesecake to arrive.

For delivery tomorrow, PLEASE check your watch before placing your order! In order to make sure we receive your order BEFORE 2:00 PM (EST) place your order BEFORE:

2:00PM if you live in the Eastern Time Zone
1:00PM if you live in the Central Time Zone
12:00PM if you live in the Mountain Time Zone
11:00AM if you live in the Pacific Time Zone

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Why can't I have a cake delivered on a Monday?

We cannot initiate a shipment on the weekend. We SHIP Monday through Friday, for DELIVERY on Tuesday through Saturday. (See Saturday delivery below)
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Can I ship a cheesecake to be delivered on Saturday or Sunday?

Saturday delivery is available. See each product for the total shipping cost. The cake has to be shipped on Friday to arrive on Saturday. Sorry, we can not ship cakes to arrive on Sunday or Monday.

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What if I need my cheesecake to arrive before noon?

Delivery before noon requires us to ship your cheesecake FedEx Priority Next Day Service, and there is an a additional charge.

Please Note: From our experience, most cheesecakes are delivered well before 3:00 pm (especially to a business address) but if you absolutely need it to be delivered before noon, you should send your cheesecake Priority Overnight.


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Can I send a cheesecake to someone in a foreign country?

At this time no. It's very expensive, and they cannot guarantee timely delivery. Customs issues can also slow down the delivery. Our experience is that nobody is happy with the results, so until that changes, we do not offer international delivery.


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Can I send a cheesecake to someone that lives in Canada? How about Hawaii?

Unfortunately Canada has many of the same problems as international deliveries. Even though it is in North America, FedEx will not guarantee delivery to even the largest Canadian cities.

Alaska and Hawaii are available at an additional cost, usually $10* per cake. Remote and rural areas can be more. Please call for exact charges.

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Can I order today for delivery in the future (e.g.,can I order two cheesecakes for delivery on Wed. or Thur. of next week)?

Yes, you can order up to 1 year in advance the shipping date. And since we ship every cheesecake overnight, we can pinpoint your delivery day. We deliver every day except Sunday and Monday.

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Can I include a note with the cheesecakes?

Yes you can. A gift message is included with our service. We can also put anything in the box that you want, as long as you can get it to us before your cake ships.
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What is your Guarantee?

If you are not thrilled with your cheesecake, for any reason* we will send another cheesecake, or cheerfully refund your money!

* The only exception to this guarantee is if you provide us with an incorrect shipping address, and the cake is late, or undeliverable due to the bad address. Therefore, PLEASE...double check your shipping addresses before you place your order and make absolutely certain you have entered the information correctly on your order form. Incorrect shipping information will most likely result in the product NOT being delivered on the designated day. The cost of any reshipped products due to incorrect address information is the sender's responsibility. Address corrections will be subject to carrier handling or correction fees (approximately $12.50). Therefore, please check all shipping information carefully, especially zip code information.

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Do you ship 2DayAir in the summer months?

We want to make sure our gourmet desserts arrive fresh, so in the summer months we offer only overnight delivery on most of our products.
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How do I preserve the freshness of the cheesecake?

To preserve the freshness of your gourmet cheesecake, we recommend that you place the cake in the refrigerator or freezer soon after arrival. Remove cake 45 minutes prior to serving. If frozen, allow the cake to thaw for approximately 2 hours then serve. Cheesecake has refrigeration life of 7 days and can be left in the freezer for up to 2 months.



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How to properly or effectively slice a cheesecake!

1. Take a chefs knife and hold over burner on stove, just long enough to heat up the blade (can also be done by holding under running hot water)

2. Slice cheesecake completely in half first (this will make pulling the slices out much easier)

3. Wipe the blade of the knife off after each slice. (Starting each cut with a clean blade will result in a much nicer looking slice of cheesecake)

4. Heat the blade again and repeat.

5. Only slice as many pieces as you will use at one time. The rest of the cake will keep much better if not sliced.

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