Business Details
35 Years
experience
Custom Wedding Cakes & Artisan Pastries in Gaithersburg, MD
Classic Bakery was founded in 1991 by Rubic Movsessian and his father Souren, carrying forward a family legacy that began in 1947 with Grandpa Souren's passion for baking in Tehran, Iran. Our commitment to quality and tradition is reflected in every handcrafted product, from custom wedding cakes to artisan pastries, made with the freshest ingredients and time-honored recipes. With over three decades of experience, we have expanded to three locations in Maryland and Virginia, maintaining a hands-on approach that bridges cultural heritage with modern innovation. Our team of expert pastry chefs and culinary artisans ensures consistency and excellence in every creation, serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area with pride.We prioritize customer satisfaction through personalized service, offering nationwide shipping for corporate orders and specialized wedding cake consultations. Our dedication to preserving family recipes while adapting to contemporary tastes has established us as a trusted name in the baking industry. From our state-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot facility, we continue to innovate while upholding the standards set by generations before us. Our secret ingredient remains family, guiding our mission to deliver exceptional products and service at reasonable prices for generations to come.
Services
Wedding cakes
Custom pastries
Corporate desserts
Italian gelato
Cafe sandwiches
Baked goods delivery
Promotional cookies
Cake decorating
Catering desserts
Seasonal specialties
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in custom wedding cake design and production
- Our recipes combine Persian, Armenian, French, and Danish baking traditions
- We maintain a state-of-the-art 10,000 sq ft production facility for consistency
- Our team includes expert pastry chefs trained in-house for specialized techniques
- We provide nationwide shipping for corporate promotional baked goods
What people say
Outstanding wedding cake
Moist and delicious
Professional and patient
Beautiful and delicious
Exceeded expectations
Services
Wedding cakes
We create custom-designed wedding cakes with multiple flavor options and decorative elements. Our expert pastry chefs work closely with couples to design cakes that match their vision and budget. The bakery offers tastings, delivery services, and specialty options like faux cakes with real serving pieces.
Custom pastries
Our skilled bakers produce a wide variety of custom pastries using traditional techniques and premium ingredients. From individual desserts to large platters, we create visually stunning and delicious options for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions in both classic and contemporary styles.
Corporate desserts
We offer branded promotional cookies and custom desserts for corporate events and marketing campaigns. Our services include logo imprinting, custom shapes, and nationwide shipping. These edible marketing products create lasting impressions for businesses seeking unique promotional items that combine quality with brand visibility.
Italian gelato
Our gelato is made fresh daily using traditional Italian methods and high-quality ingredients. Available in multiple flavors, this creamy dessert option complements our bakery offerings. We serve gelato in our retail locations and can provide it for special events and catering occasions as part of our expanded dessert menu.
Cafe sandwiches
We offer a selection of cafe-style sandwiches and light meals to complement our baked goods. This service provides customers with complete meal options alongside our pastries and coffee. The menu features both classic and specialty sandwich creations made with fresh ingredients in our expanded retail locations.
People
Areen Movsessian
Co-Owner
Areen Movsessian co-owns Classic Bakery with his father Rubic, continuing the family legacy started by his grandfather in 1947. He oversees operations and expansion while maintaining the bakery's commitment to quality and tradition.
Rubic Movsessian
Co-Owner
Rubic Movsessian co-founded Classic Bakery in 1991 with his father Souren. He has been instrumental in developing the bakery's signature products and maintaining the family's baking traditions while expanding the business to multiple locations.
Questions
How far in advance should I order a wedding cake?
We recommend 3+ months for peak season (April-October) and 1+ month for off-peak. Contact us directly for last-minute availability.
Do you offer cake tastings?
Yes, we offer personalized tastings for $60 (applied to your order) with a wedding consultant to discuss design and pricing.
Do you deliver wedding cakes?
Yes, we require delivery for multi-tiered cakes starting at $100 plus mileage and handling fees within our 150-mile service area.
Can I provide my own cake topper?
Yes, you may provide your own cake topper. We also offer custom laser-cut toppers and can special-order designs from suppliers.
Do you make faux/styrofoam cakes?
Yes, we create realistic faux cakes with our patented CakeWedge design that combines decorative elements with a real serving piece at the base.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and cash. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your order date with balance due 7 days before the event.
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Reviews (6)
Lina R.
Jun 03, 2022
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This place never lets me down when it comes to cakes. I refuse to use any other bakery for cakes because they are always so helpful and nice in the store (and the sweets are tasty). I've had the pleasure to use Classic bakery for my sons birthdays (cakes and pastries)! I've also had the honor to get pastries suggestions from Areen last year for my sons first birthday. The cakes are delicious and every guest who has tasted the cake at my house have loved it. Thank you Classic bakery for bringing your passion and family legacy to my home table every year. We can't wait to pick up the second cake of the week tomorrow!
Krista Collison
Jun 01, 2022
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I've gone to this bakery several times in the last 6 months and not once have I been disappointed. From their cakes, to their cookies and baklava, everything is delicious. Next visit I'll definitely be trying their gelato on one if their flavored waffle cones! I recently ordered a birthday cake for my brother through their website to see how that would work out. It was perfect! The cake was ready on time, not a long wait when I went to pick it up AND it was delicious! My chocoholic brother (who recently moved back to the area and didn't know about Classic Bakery) was amazed by their cake
Jenny L.
May 29, 2022
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I love the signature fruit cake here and keep coming back for it for all my celebrations! I've only heard good feedback after my guests try it - it's not too sweet and is incredible.
Lj Aranda
May 19, 2022
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This place is pretty popular. We ordered a small black forest cake worth $27. The pastries are also good specially the Custard Napoleon. A lil bit pricey but really good.
Mulu Getachew
May 10, 2022
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I've been going to Classic Bakery for over 20 years! The name says it all. It is classic in every way: services, product, taste, design, cleanness and more. Every time I order special designed cake it has always being the center of the party and the talk of the party. I have never ever been disappointed. Thank you Rubic and staff for your dedication and delivering superior product! I'll follow you to the moon and back!
Christine Baboomian
Apr 28, 2022
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This is our go-to place for all birthday and special occasions. Not only do they have amazing cakes, their customer service is great. Their cakes are always beautifully made and delicious. They also have a great selection of baklava, Persian desserts, and Armenian bread. Not only are they great for cakes that serve multiple people, they also have a great selection of small pastries for when you need a variety for a dessert bar.
