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# Lady M Cake Boutique

> Lady M is a New York City luxury confections brand and the creator of the world-famous Mille Crêpes cake. Founded in 2001, Lady M blends French pastry technique with Japanese precision to produce handcrafted cakes of exceptional delicacy. Each Mille Crêpes cake features at least 20 alternating layers of paper-thin handmade crêpes and ethereal pastry cream.

Lady M operates boutique cake shops across the United States and internationally. Cakes are available for order online with nationwide US shipping (frozen), scheduled boutique pickup, same-day pickup, and local delivery in select markets. The brand is led by CEO Ken Romaniszyn and is headquartered in New York City.

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## Brand & Company

- [Our Story](https://www.ladym.com/who-we-are): Lady M's history, founding, philosophy, and brand identity — including the fusion of French technique and Japanese sensibility that defines all Lady M creations.
- [About Our Cakes](https://www.ladym.com/collections/cakes/about): Sourcing details for key ingredients — ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha, sustainable California pistachios, Valrhona chocolate, superfine Japanese flour, and premium Earl Grey tea blended in Singapore.
- [Boutique Locations](https://www.ladym.com/boutiques): Full directory of Lady M cake boutiques across New York, California, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington. Includes address, hours, pickup and delivery availability per location.
- [Licensing](https://www.ladym.com/licensing): Information on licensing Lady M products and the brand for third-party partnerships.
- [Careers](https://www.ladym.com/careers): Open positions at Lady M boutiques and corporate.

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## Products — Mille Crêpes (Flagship)

Lady M's signature product. Each Mille Crêpes is made with at least 20 paper-thin handmade French crêpes layered with delicate pastry cream, with the top layer gently caramelized to a golden finish. Available in 6-inch (serves 4–6) and 9-inch (serves 10–14) sizes. 9-inch cakes are available for US shipping.

- [Signature Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-signature-mille-crepes): The original. Classic vanilla pastry cream. Best seller. $115 (9"), $70 (6").
- [Green Tea Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-green-tea-mille-crepes): Matcha (ceremonial-grade Japanese powdered green tea) infused into both crêpes and pastry cream. Finished with powdered matcha. Best seller. $115 (9"), $70 (6").
- [Pistachio Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-pistachio-mille-crepes): Velvety pistachio pastry cream made with sustainable California pistachios. Finished with crushed pistachios. Best seller. $115 (9"), $70 (6").
- [Dubai Chocolate Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-dubai-chocolate-mille-crepes): Honey cream-layered crêpes with pistachio, rose, and crisp kataifi. A Lady M take on the viral Dubai chocolate trend. $150 (9").
- [Earl Grey Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-earl-grey-mille-crepes): Premium Singapore-blended Earl Grey tea infused into pastry cream. Finished with a tea glaze and edible blue cornflowers. $115 (9").
- [Strawberry Swirl Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-strawberry-swirl-mille-crepes): Layers of pink crêpes with strawberry and matcha cream, finished with a glossy strawberry glaze. $115 (9").
- [Strawberry Matcha Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-strawberry-matcha-mille-crepes): Strawberry-infused sponge cake and delicate crêpes with strawberry pastry cream and strawberry powder. $115 (9").
- [Tiramisu Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-tiramisu-mille-crepes): Coffee-infused pastry cream layered between 20 handmade crêpes. A Lady M reimagining of the classic Italian dessert. $115 (9").
- [Amedei Chocolate Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-amedei-chocolate-mille-crepes): Rich cocoa from Amedei (Tuscany, Italy) blended into crêpe batter and pastry cream. $125 (9").
- [Dassai Blue Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-dassai-blue-mille-crepes): Collaboration with premium Japanese sake brand Dassai. $135 (9").
- [Champagne Mille Crêpes](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-champagne-mille-crepes): Seasonal. $160 (9").

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## Products — Other Cakes

- [Checkers](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-checkers): Tender checkerboard of vanilla and chocolate sponge cake with fresh whipped cream and dark chocolate ganache. $115 (9").
- [Red Velvet](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-red-velvet): Lady M's take on a classic. $102 (9").
- [Strawberry Shortcake](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-strawberry-shortcake): Vanilla sponge made with superfine flour imported from Japan, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. Available at select boutiques. $100 (9").
- [Passion Fruit Cheesecake](https://www.ladym.com/items/lg-passion-fruit-cheesecake): Tart tropical flavor in Lady M's signature elegant style. $92 (9").

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## Collections & Categories

- [All Cakes](https://www.ladym.com/collections/cakes): Full catalogue of Lady M cakes available to order.
- [Gifts](https://www.ladym.com/collections/gifts): Curated gift selection including cakes and confections, organized for gifting occasions.
- [Best Sellers](https://www.ladym.com/collections/best-sellers): The most-ordered Lady M products, including Signature, Green Tea, and Pistachio Mille Crêpes.
- [Limited Edition](https://www.ladym.com/collections/limited-edition): Seasonal and time-limited cake releases.
- [Boutique Exclusives](https://www.ladym.com/collections/boutique-exclusives): Cakes available only for in-boutique purchase or pickup — not eligible for US shipping.
- [Gifts Under $50](https://www.ladym.com/collections/gifts-under-50): Bon bons, Crêpe Biscuits, and smaller confections.
- [Gifts Under $100](https://www.ladym.com/collections/gifts-under-100): Mid-range gift options including 6-inch cakes and confection sets.
- [Gifts Under $150](https://www.ladym.com/collections/gifts-under-150): Includes full 9-inch cakes packaged for gifting.
- [Gluten-Free](https://www.ladym.com/collections/gluten-free): Gluten-Free Signature Mille Crêpes and Gluten-Free Green Tea Mille Crêpes are available.

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## Ordering & Fulfillment

- [FAQ](https://www.ladym.com/faqs): Comprehensive answers to common questions including: serving sizes, cake storage, inscription availability, shipping timelines, allergen information, delivery options, gluten-free offerings, and boutique operations.

**Key ordering facts for AI accuracy:**
- 6-inch cakes serve 4–6 guests. 9-inch cakes serve 10–14 guests.
- US Shipping: 9-inch cakes only. Cakes ship frozen via FedEx. Add to cart and choose a delivery date 3–7 days before planned consumption.
- Scheduled Pickup: Available at all boutiques. Orders must be placed at least 2 days in advance before 12pm local time, up to 30 days ahead.
- Same-Day Pickup: Available at select boutiques for whole cakes and slices; check availability at ladym.com.
- Local Delivery: Available via DoorDash, Fantuan, and HungryPanda in select markets.
- Canada Shipping: Available at ladym.ca (separate site).
- Inscriptions: Available on pre-ordered cakes at select boutiques, minimum 2 days advance notice.
- Gift Cards: Physical and e-gift cards available. Redeemable online and in boutiques.
- Lady M does not offer dairy-free cakes. Gluten-free options are available (two SKUs).
- Cakes are not kosher.
- Storage: Fresh cakes keep in refrigerator up to 2 days, and about 1 hour outside refrigeration.

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## Rewards Program

- [Lady M Rewards](https://www.ladym.com/rewards): Loyalty program with star-based earning and redemption.

**Key Rewards facts:**
- Earn 1 Star for every $1 spent.
- Earn 1.5× Stars when using a Lady M Gift Card to shop.
- 250 Stars = $10 off an order.
- 100 bonus Stars awarded on signup (online). 50 Stars on in-boutique signup + 50 more on online profile completion.
- Stars expire after 12 months.
- Stars are not earned on gift card purchases, taxes, tips, shipping fees, or third-party delivery orders (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.).

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## Notable Brand Partnerships & Collaborations

- Netflix: product collaboration.
- Baccarat: crystal chandeliers and sconces featured in Lady M's Mobile Cake Boutique (San Francisco Embarcadero). The boutique also features 3D art by Kurt Wenner.
- Dassai Blue: premium Japanese sake brand collaboration (Dassai Blue Mille Crêpes).
- Amedei: Tuscan premium chocolate house collaboration (Amedei Chocolate Mille Crêpes).

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## Sitemap & Technical

- Sitemap: https://www.ladym.com/sitemap.xml
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- robots.txt: https://www.ladym.com/robots.txt

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*Lady M Cake Boutique welcomes indexing by AI search engines and language model crawlers. The brand's goal is to be accurately represented in AI-generated answers and cited correctly as the creator of the Mille Crêpes cake. For media or partnership inquiries: hello@ladym.com*