Marilyn's Bakery

Online Ordering: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I request a future pickup date?

How do I pay for my order?

What is Google Checkout?

If I make an online purchase with you, am I required to sign up for Google Checkout?

Am I required to have a Google (gmail) email address to sign up for Google Checkout?

Do I need to make a new Google Checkout account everytime I make a purchase from Marilyn's Bakery?

Do I have to pay taxes for my purchase?

How do I request a future pickup date?
Next to each item there is a field titled "Insert Your Preferred Pickup Date" List your date there, and we will have your order fresh and ready for you at 8am on that date. However, if you order by 9am, the earliest we can have your order ready by is still 8am the next day.

How do I pay for my order?
Select the "checkout" link in the upper right hand corner of any of the Online Ordering pages. You will then be redirected to the checkout page to review your order. If you are satisfied with the items in your order, select the google checkout button. You will be redirected to the google checkout website to complete the payment process.

What is Google Checkout?
Google Checkout is a fast, secure, and convenient way to make payments online. Google Checkout makes online shopping easy by providing a single login for purchases across the web.

If I make an online purchase with you, am I required to sign up for Google Checkout?
Yes. You only need to sign up once during the purchase process on the Google Checkout site to enjoy fast, safe, and convenient purchases from Marilyn's Bakery and thousands of other stores across the web using a single username and password.

Am I required to have a Google (gmail) email address to sign up for Google Checkout?
No. When you register for Google Checkout you may register with any email address which belongs to you.

Do I need to make a new Google Checkout account everytime I make a purchase from Marilyn's Bakery?
No. Once you make an account with Google Checkout you keep that account forever. For future purchases you only need to enter your Google Checkout account's username and password. The credit card you have on account with Google Checkout will be charged for the purchase.

Do I have to pay taxes for my purchase?
Yes. The appropriate taxes will be added to your bill during checkout.

Questions about online ordering?
Please email orders@marilynsbakery.com we will respond to your question as quickly as possible.

Upcoming Events

All Season - Visit us at your local farmers market

Robert sells large and small pies and seasonal nutbreads in a variety of locations to bring the farm culture to you. You are welcome to call Marilyn's Bakery 219-962-BAKE and place your order to guarantee your pie. Please note, orders need to be paid in advance which includes pies and nutbreads. Special orders and refrigerated items are not available to the Farmer’s Market.

Sundays: Frankfort, IL 10 am – 2 pm in Historic Frankfort

Tuesdays: Lincoln Square, Chicago 7 – 1 CTA station Western and Wilson

Thursdays: Hyde Park, Chicago 52nd and Harper 7 - 1

Saturdays: Chesterton. IN Chamber Parking Lot on Broadway and 1st , 8 am – 2 pm

April - Marilyn's Birthday and Earth Day

April 22: Come have a piece of cake with Marilyn. Also on sale Earth Cakes and Earth Pies, stop in to see what we're doing.

June - Strawberry Fest

Stawberry Madness is June 14th!

July - Blueberry Season & Dinner on the Terrace

July is the start of Blueberry Season! Be sure to come to Marilyn's Bakery for our homemade Blueberry items!

Dinner on the Terrace will continue again this season with Sunday evening dinners at 6:30pm on July 13, 20, 27 and September 7, 14, 21, 28. More info >

August - Harvest Fest

Thanks for joining us at our First Annual Harvest Fest, we hope to see you again next year!

Join us Tuesday, August 12th from 10am-4pm for a day to learn how to prepare for the winter with canning, preserving, freezing, and drying seminars. In order to update the community on the latest preservation best practices. We will also have local foods available for lunch such as pork sandwiches from Birky Farms and free corn from Johnsons Farm. Help us bring our community together for a day of harvest celebration! If you have something you would like to offer please contact marketing@marilynsbakery.com.

September - Dinner on the Terrace

Dinner on the Terrace will continue with Sunday evening dinners at 6:30 on September 14, 21, 28. More info >

October 20th-26th- Cupcakes For A Cause

Thank You for your participation in Cupcakes For A Cause this year! It was a great success. We raised over $500 for Cancer Care For Kids!

Cupcakes for a Cause supports the Cancer Care organization. Cancer Care is an organization who helps children relieve the emotional pain and confusion of having a family member or themselves affected by cancer.

November 7th- Open House

Join us for our 3rd Annual Holiday Open House on November 7th!
See how we can help ease the stress of your holidays with our gift selections and party platters! We offer special holiday only products complete with holiday gift packaging.

December 14th-Cookie Walk

Join us for our Cookie Walk on December 14th!
Don't have the time to bake Holiday Cookies? Marilyn's Bakery has you covered. Choose from over 35 varieties that we have to offer! Our Homemade English Toffee will also be available. One day only!