What We Mean When We Talk About “Diet”
We’re talking about the kind of diet that includes options for those who don’t eat meat, wheat, dairy or whatever. And then let’s talk about you and what makes it special for you.
Happy Bakeshop is proud to offer a diverse range of cupcakes, not just flavors. We celebrate our fans, and we always want to make it great, special diet or not. We believe everyone deserves a little sugar, and in our effort to offer as many options as possible, we want to be transparent about what happens in our kitchen.
Before we dig in, we need to make it clear again that we do our very best to avoid cross-contamination, but we are NOT a certified gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, or allergen-free facility. We will always strive to create the very best possible treats, but we cannot guarantee that they are 100% free of these allergens.
Vegan and Dairy Free
We know these are not the same, but for our bakery, they are. Since we don’t bake with much meat here, it is one less thing we have to worry about. When we bake V/DF, we are mindful of eliminating all animal/dairy products - no eggs, no dairy milk, etc. We will use a soy or coconut alternative to cow’s milk, depending on the specific recipe.
Two things about these options: we take additional steps to avoid cross-contamination with any equipment that has come into contact with animal products. Our vegan creations are carefully crafted with this in mind. Second, there have been a few times when we were unable to create something and make it absolutely delicious. So, we must decline. We would rather say ‘no’ than offer something that is not 100% delicious.
Also, dear vegans and dear dairy-free cupcake lovers, we want to be absolutely clear that we are NOT an exclusive vegan nor an exclusively dairy-free bakery. Think of us as vegan- and dairy-free-friendly. We are thrilled to offer these options to our guests and make them just as yummy as any cupcake that has ever been baked.
Gluten free
This article noted that nearly one-third of Americans are trying to avoid gluten. That’s a lot. And it seems that we are seeing better and better gluten-free options for everything. Happily, we did our homework, investigated, tried, tested, and found the very best options to make it as delicious as possible and still edible for those who are gluten-sensitive. Once again, we want to remind our loyal fans that our shop is gluten-friendly and not entirely gluten-free. We do bake most of our items with traditional flour. We take special steps with our facility and equipment to limit cross-contamination, but this is not an exclusively gluten-free shop. You know best what you can and can’t eat. Please let us know the extent of your restrictions, and we can talk it over.
The final word rests here: if we can’t make it allergen-friendly to your specifications, we will decline. Yes, we’d love to have your business, but we care about your health, too. We simply will not take the risk that we can’t produce a delicious final product. We feel strongly that our customers deserve transparency. And, if you tell us your allergy is severe, we take that seriously, too.
We are happy to offer a variety of special dietary options every day. Check out our daily flavors page here and see what is available today. And if you’re ordering for a special occasion, make sure to let us know, and we’ll do our very best to make it great!