Independent website concept prepared for review. This is not the official Shyndigz website.

What this site does that the current one doesn’t

Ten upgrades over shyndigz.com. Each “Show me” takes you to it on the site.

  1. Today’s cake is the headline

    Now on shyndigz.comThe daily cake is on a monthly flyer image, and the menu says to ask your server.

    In this conceptThe home page names today’s cake and this week’s gluten-free cakes and pie, and it updates itself every day.

  2. What’s happening right now

    Now on shyndigz.comWine Down, 4 for 3, Try It Tuesday, and patio music are only on Instagram. Happy hour is only inside a menu image.

    In this conceptA live board shows what’s on at this moment and whether the savory kitchen is open.

  3. A cake calendar people can use

    Now on shyndigz.comThe calendar is a picture. Search engines, screen readers, and phone users zooming in can’t really read it.

    In this conceptTap any day to see its cake, search for a flavor like “Oreo,” and save a reminder to your phone’s calendar.

  4. Plan a whole cake before ordering

    Now on shyndigz.comCustomers go straight to Toast. The 48-hour notice and sprinkle-border rule are in the Terms of Use on the Policies page.

    In this conceptCustomers see their message piped on the cake, get the earliest pickup day, and copy their details into Toast. The rules sit right next to the button.

  5. Every menu, in text

    Now on shyndigz.comDesserts are on the Menu Details page, the savory bites menu is an image, and gluten-free info is split between About and FAQ.

    In this conceptDesserts, savory bites, grab and go, and drinks on one page, with a gluten-free filter and every GF item marked.

  6. The 24/7 locker gets its own spotlight

    Now on shyndigz.comA “Monday Locker Pickup” button, with nothing about what the locker is or what’s in it.

    In this conceptA section with a live clock, the latest locker list, and the Monday pre-order link.

  7. The whole family, clearly

    Now on shyndigz.comThe Fancy Biscuit promo and the dear john suites sit in the middle of the dessert homepage.

    In this conceptYour storefront drawings show each of the three doors and what it does, with the suites and their photos on the Our story page.

  8. Six clear tabs

    Now on shyndigz.comNine menu items plus “More…”

    In this conceptToday, Cakes, Menu, Market, Our story, and Visit, with Order online in the top bar on every page.

  9. A reason to apply

    Now on shyndigz.comBenefits and values are in a flyer image on their own page.

    In this conceptBenefits, values, and the fab five are in text, one tap from the application.

  10. Easier to find on Google

    Now on shyndigz.comThe home page title is “Home | shyndigz,” and your cake calendar and savory menu are images.

    In this conceptEvery page has a clear title and description, and all of that information is in text search engines can read.

Tuesday to Sunday from 9Order online
A tall layer cake cut open on the patio in front of the Shyndigz building

Our story.

Cake on West Cary since 2010. One bakery, one market, one biscuit restaurant, two suites, and a team that greets you within five feet.

Three doors on West Cary.

One stretch of the Fan, one family of businesses. Every Shyndigz dessert is made at the Central Bakery and sold at the Market.

  1. 1912 W Cary St

    Shyndigz Market

    Desserts, coffee, cocktails, the deli, charcuterie, flowers, cards, and gifts. Whole-cake pickups happen here.

  2. 1903 W Cary St

    Central Bakery

    Our former dining room, now the kitchen where every Shyndigz dessert is made. Closed to the public.

  3. 1831 W Cary St

    The FANcy Biscuit

    Our sister restaurant for biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, and fried green tomatoes. Tuesday to Friday 9 to 3, weekends 9 to 4.

dear john

Stay upstairs at 1831 W Cary.

Two Airbnb suites above The FANcy Biscuit, down the block from the Market. Breakfast downstairs, cake down the block.

  • A white kitchen with a farmhouse sink, arched window, and black-and-white tile floorA bright living room with big windows, tall plants, and a hanging chairA dining nook with gold chairs beside a white-tiled kitchen

    Suite 1

    Kitchen, dining area, and a living room with a fireplace and TV projector.

    Two bedrooms, one full bath, and a half bath with a sauna.

    See Suite 1 on Airbnb
  • A kitchen with a pink retro fridge, exposed beams, and black bar stoolsA living room with a hanging swing bed and a living plant wallGreen velvet armchairs around a chess table among tall palms

    Suite 2

    Kitchen, dining area, and a living room with a swing bed and flat-screen TV.

    One bedroom, one full bath, and a powder room.

    See Suite 2 on Airbnb
Raspberry Blackout Cake on a wooden stand, with a slice in front of a brick wall

“The dessert-only restaurant churns out so many unique flavors that it needs a calendar to show them off.”

Food Network

Said about us.

  • 50 States of Cakes, VirginiaFood NetworkWinner
  • Best Dessert in Every State, VirginiaFood NetworkWinner
  • Cheap Eats, “Fillin’ Up in the South”Cooking ChannelFeatured
  • Best Dessert MenuVirginia Living, Best of Virginia2014, 2016, 2018–2021
  • Best BakeryRichmond best-of polls2014–2017, 2018–2020
  • Best Dessert SpotRichmond best-of polls2016–2018, 2020
  • Best CakeRichmond best-of polls2014–2017
  • Best DessertRichmond best-of polls2012, 2013
  • People’s ChoiceBroad Appétit2014
  • Best AmbianceBroad Appétit2013
  • Second place, Best DessertBroad Appétit2012

You plus us equals magic.

That’s what our hiring flyer says, and we mean it. Here’s what working at Shyndigz looks like.

Apply to work with us

  • Weekly paychecks

    Everyone gets paid every week.

  • Staff recognition

    Employee of the Month earns $200. Employee of the Year earns $1,000.

  • A meal every shift

    A meal credit for every employee, every shift.

  • Health, vision & dental

    Full-time staff, after 60 days.

  • Life insurance

    $50,000 of coverage for full-time staff, after six months.

  • 401(k) with a 100% match

    Up to 6% of salary for full-time staff, after six months.

Our vision

To provide a sweet experience for every person within and beyond our borders.

Our purpose

To create a sweet retreat and heartfelt memories.

Values in action

  • Take pride
  • Think like an owner
  • Be a friend
  • Find the opportunity
  • Serve others
  • Deliver “wow”

The fab five

  • Greet guests within five feet
  • Make eye contact
  • Smile
  • Be kind
  • Speak enthusiastically