The Essex Bake Shop

Freshly baked in-house each day, our pastry team creates handcrafted pastries, breads, desserts, and custom orders for every occasion. Whether you're planning a holiday gathering, marking a milestone, or hosting an event, we're ready to create something made just for the occasion.

Cakes & Cupcakes

From birthdays and anniversaries to graduations and everyday celebrations, our cakes and cupcakes are made to order by our pastry team. Choose from a selection of cake flavors, fillings, frostings, and finishes to create a dessert that's just right for your occasion.

Start your order online to explore today's available options.

Breakfast Pastries & Breads

Freshly baked in house each morning, our breakfast pastries and breads are made with premium ingredients,including handcrafted croissants made with Cabot butter and King Arthur flour. Alongside our signature croissants,you'll find muffins, artisan breads, and a rotating selection of seasonal pastries.

Browse today's selection in the Bake Case at the front desk, or place your order ahead for pickup.

Cookies & Bars

Freshly baked in house, our cookies and dessert bars are a perfect addition to meetings, celebrations, and everyday gatherings.

Available by the dozen or in larger quantities, choose from a rotating selection of cookies, brownies, dessert bars, and seasonal favorites, all made fresh by our pastry team.

Patisserie-style Sweets

Inspired by classic pastry traditions and modern techniques, our patisserie style sweets are thoughtfully crafted using premium ingredients and the combined expertise of our pastry team.

Every dessert reflects a passion for precision, creativity,and the process behind exceptional baking.

Holidays at The Bake Shop

Throughout the year, our pastry team prepares classic seasonal desserts, from Thanksgiving pies and Christmas cookies to gingerbread decorating kits to take home and enjoy with the whole family.

During the holidays, be sure to stop by the resort to see our annual life-sized gingerbread house, handcrafted in the lobby and enjoyed by guests and neighbors alike.

Meet the Chef

Chris Hendricks

Chris Hendricks is the Pastry Chef at the Bake Shop and has spent more than 25 years working in bakeries, resorts, and restaurants. He’s known for clean, classic pastries and breads made with care and consistency.

Before joining the Bake Shop, Chris led the pastry program at Yellowstone Club and spent many years running high-volume bakery operations with Target Hospitality. He’s also worked in pastry kitchens at Mesa Grill and Jean Philippe Patisserie.