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For US bakeries that want their pastries to arrive looking as good as they left the case. Our bakery boxes use quality paperboard with grease-resistant coatings so butter and frosting won't soak through or spot the print. Add a window die-cut to show off the goods, or soft-touch lamination for a premium counter feel. Ships across the USA, starting at 100 boxes with free design help, a free 3D mockup, and no setup or die charges.
For US neighborhood bakeries and patisseries that want their boxes to protect delicate baked goods and sell the brand on the counter.
Order high-quality custom bakery boxes with your logo and design. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pastries. Fully customizable!
About Custom Bakery Boxes
Boxes that protect delicate bakes and sell the counter
A bakery box has a tougher job than it looks. The product is fragile, perishable, and often buttery or frosted, so the box has to hold a delicate item in place, resist grease soaking through the print, and still look good enough to be the bakery's brand on a counter, a gift table, or a delivery doorstep. We print bakery packaging on grease-resistant paperboard, and start at 100 boxes with no setup or die charges — so a neighborhood bakery and a wholesale brand can both get boxes that arrive looking as good as they left the case.
Bakery boxes by product
Every bake needs a box built for its shape and fragility — start with the one for your product:
- Cake boxes, cupcake boxes, and muffin boxes with inserts that hold each piece upright.
- Cookie boxes, donut boxes, and macaron boxes for grab-and-go and gift assortments.
- Pastry boxes and pie boxes with grease-resistant interiors for rich, flaky items.
Window, grease-resistance & food safety
The bakery-specific structural needs come first:
- Window boxes with clear film so customers see the product without opening the box.
- Grease-resistant coatings that stop butter and frosting from migrating into the board and spotting the print.
- soy-based inks and moisture-aware coatings for wholesale and shelf-stable bakery lines.
Bakery papers & liners
The box is half the system — the papers that line, wrap, and brand the bake are the other half:
- Parchment and wax paper for liners, pan sheets, and wrapping.
- Kraft paper and deli paper for counter wraps and grab-and-go.
Gifting, shipping & branding
Bakeries sell gifts, ship treats DTC, and live on local branding:
- Gift boxes and gift-card packaging for celebration and seasonal sets.
- Mailer boxes with inserts for shipping cookies, macarons, and shelf-stable bakes to customers.
- See the full range on our food & beverage boxes hub.
Designing a bakery box
A bakery box is a protection-and-presentation balance. We design inserts and trays cut to your exact item so cakes, cupcakes, and macarons sit upright and do not shift, place a window where it shows the product best, and spec grease-resistant or moisture-barrier coatings based on how rich or wet the bake is. Our designers leave room for the ingredient and allergen statements, net weight, and any best-by or lot copy your market calls for, and can spec kraft stocks for an artisan, just-baked look. We send a free 3D mockup and a physical sample on request (refunded on your first order) — tell us the product and how it sells, and we will spec the box to fit.
Why US brands choose us for custom bakery boxes
Custom Box Printing manufactures custom bakery boxes from our US production facility, with free standard shipping anywhere in the contiguous United States and a 7–10 business day turnaround. We've printed custom bakery boxes for solo founders launching their first product line, growing direct-to-consumer brands placing 5,000-unit runs, and established retail brands with 50,000+ unit production schedules — and we treat all three the same: low MOQs (100-unit runs), free design support, no setup or die-plate charges, and a 3D digital mockup before anything goes to press.
Every custom bakery boxes order includes free in-house dieline and artwork support — our US-based designers will polish your existing files, or build a custom dieline from scratch to fit your exact product dimensions. We send you a 3D mockup to confirm look and proportions before production. For color-critical work, request a physical sample free — let’s talk about a customized sample so you can confirm the look before a full run.
Custom Bakery Boxes — specifications & options
| Box Style | Custom Bakery Boxes |
|---|---|
| Dimension ( L + W + H) | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Quantities | Minimum 100 units |
| Paper Stock | 10pt to 28pt (60lb to 400lb) Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Cardstock |
| Printing | No Printing, CMYK, CMYK + 1 PMS color, CMYK + 2 PMS colors |
| Finishing | Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling |
| Included Options | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scored, Perforation |
| Additional Options | |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turnaround | 4 – 8 Business Days, RUSH |
| Shipping | FLAT |
Materials, print, and finish options
Bakery items are buttery and fragile, so we run grease-resistant coated paperboard that resists oil migration and keeps print crisp. Window die-cuts get clear film so customers see the product without opening the box. For wholesale or shelf bakeries, soy-based inks and moisture-aware coatings keep everything compliant. kraft stocks are available when you want that artisan, just-baked look.
Available finishes include:
- Lamination: Gloss, matte, soft-touch, or velvet finish for a premium hand-feel.
- Foil stamping: Gold, silver, copper, or custom foil colors for high-visibility brand marks.
- Embossing & debossing: Tactile raised or recessed surface effects on logo or key artwork.
- Spot UV: Selective gloss coating that creates contrast against matte areas.
- Eco-friendly options: Recycled kraft, widely recyclable paperboard and water-based inks.
- Compliance: soy-based inks; child-resistant-style constructions for CBD/cannabis on request.
If you're not sure which combination will work best for your custom bakery boxes, mention it in your quote request — our team will recommend the right material, print spec, and finish based on your product, budget, and brand positioning.
How to order your custom bakery boxes
- Request a quote — use the "Get Free Quote" button on this page, or call (855) 792-3890 (toll free). Tell us your box style, dimensions, quantity, material preferences, and any deadline.
- We respond within 1 business day with pricing, lead times, and material recommendations. No pressure, no commitment.
- Free design + 3D mockup — we build your dieline (or polish your existing artwork) and send you a 3D digital mockup to approve.
- Optional physical sample — request a custom sample (refunded on your first order) to hold the real box in hand — let’s talk it through.
- Production & free US shipping — once you approve, we print and ship in 7–10 business days, free anywhere in the United States.
Custom Bakery Boxes guides
Custom Bakery Boxes Weight and Price Calculator
Get an instant weight estimate (per box, total order, and shipping dimensional weight) and a per-unit price estimate for your custom bakery boxes. Enter dimensions in inches or centimeters — the calculator converts automatically. For a firm quote, request a free quote.
Pick your box material
Choose the stock first — each calculator below has its own length × width × height inputs.
Part 1 Weight calculator
Finished box weight and the dimensional weight US carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) use for shipping.
Dim weight uses the US domestic divisor of 166 (L × W × H ÷ 166 in pounds). Carriers bill the greater of actual or dimensional weight.
Part 2 Price calculator
Instant per-unit and total estimate in the US-market range for the spec below. Firm pricing requires your artwork and exact spec.
US-market estimate based on 2026 rates. Exact pricing depends on artwork, exact stock, Pantone requirements, and finish combinations. No setup, die, or plate fees at any quantity.
Custom Bakery Boxes — Frequently Asked Questions
