frequently asked questions
Are you a storefront bakery?
Are you a storefront bakery?
Briar & Main is a boutique pickup bakery specializing in custom cakes, weddings, and weekly dessert collections.
Custom cake consultations and preorder pickups are available by appointment at our studio location in NW Marana. If you need an order for another day, please message us and we'd be happy to check our schedule.
Our address is 7229 N Thornydale Rd Ste 113A Tucson, AZ 85741
We are not a full-service retail bakery or dine-in food establishment.
Handling instructions
Handling instructions
Our cake and cupcakes are most delicious when enjoyed slightly at room temperature. If you plan to serve the cake on the same day you receive it from the bakery, you have the option to refrigerate it or store it in a cool area away from direct sunlight. If refrigeration is your choice, kindly remember to remove the cake 4-6 hours before serving to ensure a soft cake and creamy buttercream.
Macarons reach their peak flavor when enjoyed at room temperature or with a slight chill—the ganache turns creamy, and the shells maintain their delightful chewiness. To preserve their freshness, transfer the macarons into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze up to one month. For optimal taste and texture, take them out of the fridge half an hour before serving.
Pickup & Summer Handling Instructions:
Pickup is by appointment only at our NW Tucson/Marana studio location or during pop up hours.
Due to the Arizona heat, please keep your vehicle cool and plan to head directly to your destination after pickup. Our cakes and macarons are made with real butter and delicate fillings that can soften quickly in high temperatures.
If you’ll be running errands or are unable to go straight home, we strongly recommend bringing an insulated cooler bag or requesting delivery when available.
To preserve the look and quality of your order:
- Keep cakes level and upright during transport
- Avoid placing on seats or in direct sun
- Refrigerate immediately upon arrival if not serving right away
Are you a scratch based bakery?
Are you a scratch based bakery?
Yes! We are a completely scratch-based bakery with over 20 years of pastry and hospitality experience. Every treat is made by hand using only the finest ingredients — vanilla bean paste, real butter, eggs, Belgian couverture chocolate, and fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Our macarons are made locally in Tucson, Arizona, where each batch is baked, filled, and packaged by hand in small quantities to ensure exceptional freshness and consistency.
We take great pride in crafting everything in-house — from our delicate shells to our luxurious ganaches and buttercreams, made with Belgian chocolate, pure nut pastes, and natural flavor infusions.
Do you deliver?
Do you deliver?
Yes! We offer $15 flat-rate local delivery throughout Marana, Oro Valley, Dove Mountain, Northwest Tucson, Central Tucson, Downtown Tucson, and the University of Arizona area. Free delivery on orders $150+.
Delivery is available within approximately 20 miles of our studio and can be selected during checkout. An adult must be available to receive your order at the scheduled delivery time. For food safety and the quality of our products, we are unable to leave orders unattended on porches, doorsteps, or with neighbors.
If no one is available to accept the delivery, your order will be returned to our studio, and a new delivery fee may apply to reschedule delivery or you may arrange to pick it up during our pickup hours.
If your address is outside our standard delivery area, please contact us before ordering—we're happy to provide a custom delivery quote when possible.
Wedding & Tiered Cakes: To ensure your cake arrives safely and in perfect condition, delivery is required for all wedding cakes and tiered cakes. Delivery includes careful transportation, venue or event coordination when needed, and professional setup for wedding cakes. Delivery fees for wedding and tiered cakes are quoted separately based on the location, setup requirements, and travel distance.
Do you take custom orders?
Do you take custom orders?
Yes! We specialize in custom celebration cakes and wedding cakes designed just for your event. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, baby shower, anniversary, or another special occasion, we'd love to create something beautiful and delicious for you. We recommend booking as early as possible, as availability is limited.
Do you offer allergen free options?
Do you offer allergen free options?
Our macaron shells are naturally gluten-free, though some specialty fillings may contain gluten, so please check flavor descriptions before ordering.
We do not offer gluten or dairy free cakes.
Please note: while we take great care in our process, we are not a certified gluten-free or allergen-free kitchen, and cross-contamination may occur.
Common Ingredients
Common Ingredients
(Ingredients used across Briar & Main products; specific items may vary by product.)
Cakes & Cupcakes:
Unbleached wheat flour, cake flour, granulated sugar, butter (cream, salt), eggs, buttermilk (cultured milk), vegetable oil, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), baking soda, salt, vanilla extract (alcohol, vanilla bean extractives), cocoa powder (processed with alkali), natural flavorings, fruit purées, food color.
Buttercream
Butter (cream, salt), powdered sugar (sugar, cornstarch), pasteurized egg whites), vanilla extract, fruit powders, cocoa powder, pistachio paste (pistachios), caramel (sugar, cream, butter), natural flavorings.
French Macarons – Shells:
Almond flour (tree nuts), powdered sugar (sugar, cornstarch), egg whites, granulated sugar, food color.
Macaron Fillings:
Butter (cream, salt), chocolate (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), heavy cream, fruit purées, pistachio paste (pistachios), caramel (sugar, cream, butter), natural flavorings.
Brownies & Cookies:
Wheat flour, granulated sugar, butter (cream, salt), eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt.
CONTAINS
Wheat, milk, eggs, tree nuts (almonds, pistachios), soy.
Manufactured in a kitchen that also handles peanuts and coconut.
Briar & Main The Patisserie, LLC is registered under the Arizona Cottage Food Program (Registration #3236). Products are produced in a home kitchen that may come in contact with common food allergens and are not subject to public health inspection.
food allergy disclaimer
At Briar & Main The Patisserie, we take food allergies seriously and make every effort to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our products.
However, it is important to note the following:
Our bakery operates in a kitchen that processes peanuts, tree nuts, soy, dairy, eggs, and wheat. While we implement strict procedures to minimize the risk of cross-contamination—including cleaning, sanitization, and separating preparation, cooking, and storage areas—we cannot guarantee that our products are 100% free of these allergens.
If you require a completely allergen-free environment, we highly recommend seeking a specialized allergy-free bakery.
Customers with food allergies should be aware of this risk and should exercise caution. Briar & Main The Patisserie cannot assume liability for adverse reactions caused by consuming our products or coming into contact with them.
If you have specific questions about our ingredients or food handling practices, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help!

