Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe – American
Step into a whimsical sanctuary where the sweet perfume of toasted sugar and rich cocoa lingers in the air, inviting guests to lose themselves in a galaxy of celestial-themed confections. From the velvety, dark depths of the Lunar Eclipse to the tropical escape of the Cosmic Coconut, each handcrafted slice transforms a simple coffee break into an otherworldly indulgence. This charming retreat offers a rare escape into a world of artisanal sweetness, where spirited, liqueur-infused cakes and nostalgic classics provide a decadent finish to any day.
West Chatham Street https://www.bluemoonbakery.com/shopRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, macrobiotic
Diet fit at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
Dairy-Free at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe in Cary has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Specialty Cake and Breakfast Breads. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe in Cary has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bars and Brownies, Vegan Chocolate Specialty Cake and Milky Way Bundt. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe in Cary has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Specialty Cake and Breakfast Breads. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe in Cary has 34 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jupiter Swirl, Far Out Frangelico and Bars and Brownies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe in Cary has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cookies, Breakfast Breads and Red Velvet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe in Cary has 30 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jupiter Swirl, Far Out Frangelico and Bars and Brownies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe in Cary has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Breakfast Breads. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe in Cary has 34 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jupiter Swirl, Far Out Frangelico and Bars and Brownies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Toasted Almond | 45.6 g | 30.3 g |
| Far Out Frangelico | 133.2 g | 16.7 g |
| Breakfast Breads | 4.2 g | 16.7 g |
| Razzmatazz | 147.2 g | 16 g |
| Chocoholic | 103.4 g | 15.6 g |
| Starlight Strawberry | 106.7 g | 12.9 g |
| Neapolitan | 8.1 g | 12.5 g |
| Black Russian | 111.1 g | 11.4 g |
| Irish Kiss | 64.9 g | 10.4 g |
| German Chocolate | 111.9 g | 10.1 g |
| Orange Dreamsicle | 121.7 g | 9.4 g |
| Vegan Chocolate Specialty Cake | 78.4 g | 9.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests love the relaxed vibe at Once, frequently highlighting the savory chicken dishes that define the dining experience. Reviewers praise the attentive service staff for their regular check-ins and warm hospitality, making it a standout choice for a comfortable meal with partners. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant leaves diners eager to return for another enjoyable visit.
Menu
Specialty Cakes
Specialty cakes available in various sizes. Prices listed are base specialty prices for 6" round.
- Chocolate Encounter - $39.99: Chocolate cake with chocolate mousse, chocolate buttercream and chocolate curls on top. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lunar Eclipse - $53.99: White cake sandwiched between chocolate cake, with chocolate and vanilla buttercream, frosted with vanilla butter cream and topped with chocolate ganache. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- After Dinner Mint - $39.99: Chocolate cake, Crème de Menthe liqueur, mint butter cream and chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Black Russian - $39.99: Chocolate cake, Kahlua liqueur, mocha butter cream, and chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Boston Cream - $39.99: Yellow cake, pastry cream mousse, chocolate buttercream and chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cappuccino Blast - $39.99: Chocolate cake, Kahlua liqueur, coffee cream cheese filling, iced with coffee whip cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Carrot Cake - $39.99: Carrots, coconut and pineapple, layered and iced with cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocoholic - $39.99: Chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate buttercream and chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cosmic Coconut - $39.99: White cake, apricot jam, coconut mousse, vanilla butter cream, and shredded coconut on the sides. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Far Out Frangelico - $39.99: Chocolate cake, Frangelico liqueur, hazelnut mousse, chocolate butter cream, and ganache. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- German Chocolate - $39.99: Chocolate cake, coconut & pecan filling, frosted with chocolate butter cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Irish Kiss - $39.99: White cake, Irish cream liqueur, chocolate mousse, Bailey's cream butter cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Jupiter Swirl - $39.99: White cake, strawberry jam and lemon mousse, vanilla butter cream, topped with lemon curd & strawberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemonstar - $39.99: Yellow cake, lemon mousse, lemon butter cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Margarita Cake - $39.99: Yellow cake layers, tequila & key lime juice, lemon mousse, lime butter cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Milky Way Bundt - $39.99: Chocolate cake swirled with cheesecake and chocolate chips, frosted with chocolate butter cream and ganache. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Moonshadow - $53.99: One half chocolate layers with chocolate butter cream and the other half white cake layers with vanilla butter cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Neapolitan - $39.99: White cake, layered with strawberry mousse and chocolate mousse, iced with whipped cream, chocolate curls on top. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Orange Dreamsicle - $39.99: Yellow cake, mandarin orange mousse, iced with orange butter cream, topped with white chocolate curls. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peanut Butter Mousse Cake - $39.99: Chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse, frosted with chocolate butter cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Planet Pineapple - $39.99: White cake layered and iced with pineapple cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Razzmatazz - $39.99: Chocolate cake, Chambord liqueur, chocolate raspberry mousse, chocolate butter cream, and raspberry butter cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Red Velvet - $39.99: Red velvet cake, ganache, and cream cheese frosting. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Rocket Raspberry - $39.99: White cake, raspberry mousse, raspberry buttercream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Starlight Strawberry - $39.99: White cake, Amaretto liqueur, strawberry mousse, vanilla butter cream, trimmed in pink strawberry butter cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberries and Cream - $39.99: Yellow cake, strawberry mousse, frosted with cream cheese icing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Toasted Almond - $39.99: Chocolate cake, Amaretto liqueur, almond butter cream, toasted almonds and ganache. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Vegan Chocolate Specialty Cake - $39.99: Egg free, dairy free, chocolate cake with chocolate or vanilla vegan icing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Bakery Items
Freshly baked treats and breads.
- Breakfast Breads - $12.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Pastries - $3.75 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bars and Brownies - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cookies - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cheesecake & Tortes - $53.99: Ask for available flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cupcakes (6 count) - $16.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Pies - $18.99: Please enquire for available flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe
- Is Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Specialty Cake and Breakfast Breads.
- What can I eat at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan Chocolate Specialty Cake and Breakfast Breads carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Specialty Cake and Breakfast Breads.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe?
- Toasted Almond, at roughly 30.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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