The Ultimate Dallas Birthday Party Planning Guide

Here’s a roundup of Dallas bakeries that’ll make your party prettier and more delicious. We also made a list of local food trucks that you can hire for private events!

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Birthday Cakes + Bakeries

Cedar Hill

Easley Done Desserts :: Gorgeous cakes, cupcakes, and cake pops for those on the south side of the metroplex. Find flavors, photos, fillings, extras, and more on its website.

Dallas

A Dancing Baker :: This Lake Highlands-based cookie baker is popular (and talented!), so be sure to book well in advance, like months and months in advance.

Cake Bar :: This super cute bakeshop in Trinity Groves makes classic, delicious layer cakes. Strawberry cakes are a bestseller and the most delightful shade of pink. You can order online for pickup, and the cakes ship, too.

Society Bakery :: Longtime bakers located on Skillman street. Browse its site for cake and cupcake options and place your order online.

SweetPetals :: Gorgeous, realistic flower cupcakes for any occasion. Delivery to almost anywhere in DFW!

Sweet Shoppe DFW :: Sweet Shoppe comes to you to set up an interactive dessert bar — think build-your-own ice cream sundaes, chocolate fondue bars, s’mores station, cookie ice cream sandwiches, and more.

Unrefined Bakery :: Gluten-free, soy-free, and non-GMO. You can also sort by vegan items. We love the simple yet beautiful designs on its specialty cakes.

Grapevine

Legacy Cakes Bakery :: Featured on Food Network, this mama baker makes sculpted cakes, fancy sugar cookies, and cupcakes. She can even do faux tiers, so your cake can be tall and showstopping without needing to serve 100 people.

Lewisville

Irene’s Bakery :: Browse the gallery for a TON of kid’s birthday cake options. Irene also has an extensive list of flavors, and if you have something different in mind, reach out and she may be able to make it happen!

Multiple Locations

Jarams Donuts :: Dallas :: There’s a North Dallas location and a Lakewood area location where you can place orders for artisanal donuts, including letter donuts.

Nothing Bundt Cakes :: Dallas, Richardson, Irving, Southlake, Lewisville, Cedar Hill, Rockwall, et al. :: Everyone knows about these guys, but we’re including on the list so you don’t forget about them as a birthday cake option.

Richardson

Reverie Bakeshop :: VEGAN. Everything on the menu is egg-free, dairy-free, and animal bi-product free. Find cakes, cookies, pastries, and more with photos and pricing at the link.

Cake Carousel :: Cake Carousel has everything you need to decorate a beautiful cake or confection. You can even take a class in advance to learn cool decorating techniques. It hosts parties, too!

Food Truck Rentals for Parties

Dallas Food Trucks :: Dallas Food Truck Connector has a directory of real-deal local food trucks available for catering around the metroplex. Similarly, Food Truck League is gaining steam as a hub for food truck rentals.

Frios Gourmet Pops :: Start by finding the Frios near you to be matched with the correct truck owners. See pricing, service area, and more.

In-N-Out Burger :: The cookout truck will roll up to your party and serve fresh-made burgers. See specs and requirements at the link along with the cookout calculator for a price estimate.

Kona Ice :: This shaved-ice truck offers flexible pricing plans for any type of event. Enter your event ZIP code on the website to find the Kona Ice truck owner nearest you.

Tongue In Cheek :: This Richardson ice cream shop prices their ice cream truck rental by the scoop, with a 50-scoop minimum. See the link for travel fee details (no travel fee within 10 miles of its Richardson shop).

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