A Cake Point of Sale System Designed for Busy Bakeries & Dessert Shops

The best cake point of sale system for small bakeries is one that supports fast checkout, custom item entry, pre-order management, and flexible pricing — all from a single, easy-to-use interface. Merge Stream’s Cake POS System is designed specifically for small and growing bakeries. It lets you sell cakes by slice, box, or custom weight, manage customer orders, and create one-time items on the fly — without needing to dig into a backend system.

Unlike generic POS solutions, Merge Stream offers features tailored for bakeries, such as label printing, integrated tips, smart product lookup, and real-time cloud syncing. You can scan barcoded goods, enter special cake orders, and track everything from one intuitive dashboard. With no contracts, affordable monthly pricing, and bakery-focused tools, it’s an ideal fit for cake shops, home bakers, and small dessert businesses looking to simplify operations and grow revenue.

A cake shop POS system simplifies your daily operations by speeding up checkout, minimizing manual entry, and allowing you to manage custom and pre-packaged cake sales in one place. With tools like barcode scanning, quick item search, and one-tap checkout, your staff can serve customers faster — reducing wait times and boosting customer satisfaction. It also helps reduce errors on custom orders by storing notes, pickup times, and pricing directly in the system.

Merge Stream’s Cake POS System goes a step further by allowing bakers to add one-time items during checkout (like a last-minute custom cake), apply discounts or deposits, and sync product updates across all devices in real time. This eliminates the need for paper tracking, speeds up workflows, and ensures consistency whether you’re selling cupcakes at the counter or fulfilling a custom birthday order. The result is a smoother, faster, and more accurate sales process from start to finish.

When choosing a point of sale system for your cake shop, look for features that support both custom orders and day-to-day counter sales. Essential features include custom item creation, barcode scanning, order notes, label printing, and deposit tracking. The system should allow you to sell cakes by slice, box, or unit, and support fast, flexible checkouts for busy peak hours. You also want built-in employee time tracking, integrated tips, and the ability to apply discounts or promotions easily.

Merge Stream POS includes all of these features and more — designed specifically for cake and bakery businesses. You can add a new cake item on the fly, scan and sell packaged goods, print branded labels, and accept multiple payment types with or without dual pricing. It’s the all-in-one solution cake shops need to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and simplify staff training.

Yes, Merge Stream’s Cake POS System fully supports custom cake orders and deposit tracking. Whether you’re taking a pre-order for a birthday, wedding, or seasonal event, you can easily enter the customer’s name, order details, pickup date, and pricing directly at the POS. You can also add special notes — like flavors, decorations, or messages — so your kitchen has everything it needs to fulfill the order accurately.

Once the order is created, you can accept a partial deposit, log the amount paid, and track the remaining balance right in the system. Everything is stored under the customer’s profile, making it easy to pull up when they return. No need for handwritten notes or external forms — just fast, organized order management from one intuitive screen. This is a game-changer for cake shops that deal with high volumes of custom and made-to-order cakes.

Yes, with Merge Stream’s Cake Point of Sale System, you can easily enter one-time custom cakes during checkout without needing to save them to your product catalog. This is ideal for bakeries that frequently handle unique or personalized orders — such as themed birthday cakes, wedding designs, or special event desserts — that don’t repeat.

At the register, simply tap “Add Misc Item,” enter the cake name, custom price, and any relevant notes. The sale is processed like any other item, and the order details are recorded in your sales reports for tracking. This flexibility keeps your inventory clean while giving you the ability to handle unique, made-to-order cakes quickly — without slowing down your checkout process or requiring back-office changes.

Yes, Merge Stream’s Cake POS System allows you to manage and track inventory for all your packaged cakes, cupcakes, slices, and baked goods. You can monitor item quantities, receive stock updates, and adjust inventory levels directly from the POS or using a connected handheld scanner. Whether you're managing ready-to-sell products or keeping count of your bestsellers, it’s all synced in real time.

While the system does not track ingredients or recipes, it excels at retail-level inventory management — perfect for shops that sell cakes in fixed sizes or packages. You can also create limited-run items, adjust stock manually, and print barcode labels to keep your inventory organized and easy to count during stock checks or audits.

Yes, Merge Stream’s Cake Shop POS System fully supports dual pricing, allowing you to offer one price for cash payments and a slightly higher price for credit card transactions — helping you eliminate credit card processing fees legally and transparently. This is especially valuable for small bakeries looking to protect profit margins without raising prices across the board.

With Merge Stream, the system automatically applies the correct price based on the payment method selected. Cash-paying customers receive a discounted rate, while credit card customers cover the processing cost. It’s fully compliant with card network rules and receipts clearly show both price options. This built-in feature not only saves your business thousands per year, but also simplifies your checkout process and avoids awkward fee explanations at the register.

Yes, Merge Stream’s Cake Point of Sale System allows you to easily split payments between multiple payment methods — including cash, credit/debit cards, store credit, and gift cards. This flexibility is perfect for cake shops where customers may want to use a combination of cash and card, or redeem a gift card while covering the rest with another method.

During checkout, simply enter the payment breakdown — the system calculates and tracks each amount automatically. This ensures accurate reporting, smoother customer experiences, and fewer errors when handling complex transactions. Whether it’s a birthday cake partially paid by grandma’s gift card or a large order split between cash and card, Merge Stream makes it seamless and fast.

Yes, Merge Stream’s POS system includes a built-in employee clock-in and time tracking feature, allowing bakery owners to monitor staff hours directly from the POS. Each employee can securely clock in and out with a PIN or login, and their work hours are automatically recorded and tied to their transactions — giving you complete visibility over staffing and performance.

This feature is perfect for cake shops managing a small team of cashiers, decorators, and bakers. You can view shift reports, track who handled each sale, and export time logs for payroll or scheduling purposes. With no need for separate time-tracking software, Merge Stream helps you stay organized, reduce payroll errors, and keep labor costs under control — all from one dashboard.

Yes, Merge Stream offers full training and ongoing support specifically tailored for cake shop staff. Whether you’re onboarding new team members or switching from a previous POS system, our setup team walks you through every feature — from ringing up sales and creating custom cakes to printing labels and handling deposits. Training is designed to be quick and hands-on so your staff feels confident using the system from day one.

In addition to initial onboarding, we provide ongoing support via phone, chat, and email to help troubleshoot issues or answer questions as they come up. Whether you're dealing with a busy Saturday rush or setting up holiday menu items, our team is ready to support your bakery’s needs. With Merge Stream, you’re not just getting software — you’re getting a partner committed to your success.