Yes, we are certified gluten-free. We meticulously ensure that none of our ingredients are sourced from facilities that manufacture gluten-containing products. Explore our full range of products here.

Yes, we provide nutritional facts for all our products. You can find detailed information on ingredients

Absolutely! Everything we make is certified gluten-free, and about 90% of our menu is also vegan. For detailed nutritional information, please refer to our nutritional facts section.

Yes, indeed! Roughly 90% of our menu is dairy-free. Check out our dairy-free products

We use Lakanto sugar and maple syrup.

We use potato starch.

Tapioca starch.

Since our products are allergen free, they do not need to be frozen. Please enjoy them right away or store them in your freezer for up to 6 months!

At this time we only offer 2-day shipping via FedEx.

We only ship our allergen free products at this time to help us maintain the quality of our products from our door to yours. Sign up for our newsletter to hear about new items available for shipping!

When your order leaves the The Difference Baker you will receive a notification via email with tracking information. If you do not receive that email or have any questions about your order we are happy to assist. Please email us at

info@thedifferencebaker.com.

Yes we do! You can shop all of our custom cakes & cupcakes here.

Yes we offer both, you can learn more on our Wedding Menu page.

Absolutely! We offer custom cake options, all available on our website. Please note that we do not provide fondant or intricate decorations due to our limited ingredient selection. However, we do have an edible printer capable of printing images of your choice onto our cakes.

Explore our Wedding Menu to discover the variety of options we offer for your special day. While we don't offer in-person tastings, we do provide wedding tasting boxes featuring our available selections.

Everything we bake is certified free from 7 of the FDA's 9 major allergens: gluten/wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish, crustacean shellfish and sesame. We're also corn free (not certified). About 90% of our menu is vegan and free from all 9, including milk and eggs.

Yes. Order online for same-day pickup at our Sterling bakery-cafe or for delivery. Use the Same Day Pickup or Delivery button at the top of any page.

Yes. We wholesale over 35 allergen-free products to cafes, restaurants, grocers and retailers, bulk or individually packaged. Only 2 of them contain an allergen. Apply on our Wholesale Inquiry page.

Our bakery-cafe is at 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza, Suite 154, Sterling, VA 20166, in Loudoun County. Our hours are listed at the bottom of every page.

Alyssa Sobecki started The Difference Baker in 2019 so people with food allergies wouldn't have to miss out on life's sweetest moments. Read the full story on our About page.

Yes. Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend and get $10 off for every 100 points. Sign up with your phone number on our Loyalty page.

Yes. Our espresso bar serves lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, americanos, espresso and cold brew made with locally roasted Beanetics coffee, plus chai and matcha lattes. Add French vanilla, caramel, coconut, mocha or cinnamon syrup to any drink.

Whole milk, oat milk and Ripple, a pea-based milk. Oat or Ripple adds 50 cents.

Yes. Order lattes, cold brew and other drinks online with the Same Day Pickup or Delivery button, then grab them at the counter with your pastries.