FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “Quebrada” mean, and how do you pronounce it?
Quebrada is a Spanish geographical term used throughout Central and South America to denote a break in terrain. The figure in the Quebrada™ logo sits in just such a quebrada in the rolling hills at the headwaters of the Rio Magdalena, Colombia, South America.
The “que” phonetic is pronounced “Kay” – as in Kay Wiggin, the founder and owner of Quebrada Baking Co. (say: “Kay-bra-da).
Does Quebrada Baking Co. offer online ordering?
We do not offer online ordering, but we welcome telephone orders. At Quebrada Baking Co. offering only “Fresh, Fresh, Fresh™” products made from the freshest, simplest wholesome ingredients is a core value. As such, we simply can’t ship our baked goods and deserts, because to do so would deprive our customers of their full enjoyment.
Also, during our 30+ years in business, we’ve found most customers like to speak directly with a baker when ordering items such as custom-decorated cakes, cupcakes, or party platters for entertaining at home or the office.
Please call our East Arlington (781.648.0700) or Wellesley (781.237.2111) neighborhood bakeries anytime during normal store hours, 7 days a week.
When are the bakeries open and where are they located?
Both neighborhood bakeries are open every day from 6 AM – 6 PM. The Arlington bakery is located in the Capitol Block at 208 Mass Ave., right next to the Capitol Theatre (Map Link). The Wellesley Hills bakery is located at 272 Washington St. next to the Whole Foods grocery store.
When does the Massachusetts Meal Tax apply to Quebrada Baking Co. products?
When you buy six (6) or more of any product for entertaining, the 6.25% Massachusetts meals tax does not apply. It does apply when you buy fewer than six items.
Does Quebrada Baking Co. offer products made without sugar?
If you are asking in regard to a diabetic diet, the answer is no.
Quebrada sandwich breads are sweetened with honey. Most muffins are sweetened with maple syrup and/or honey. Pumpkin, corn, ginger, and raisin bran (contains molasses) muffins and loaves contain some refined sugar.
Do you offer whole-wheat products?
We offer a 100% whole bread. Most of Quebrada muffins – except corn, ginger and pumpkin – are made with whole-wheat flour.
Do you offer any wheat-free products?
Quebrada Granola, Florentine cookies, Chocolate Mousse cups, and Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries are wheat-free.
Do you offer fat-free or low-fat products?
No. However, our raisin bran and banana muffins each contains roughly half the fat content of a typical muffin.
Do Quebrada products contain Trans-Fat?
No! Never had it and never will!
What kinds of fats are used?
Butter and canola oil.
Do you offer dairy-free (lactose) products?
Banana and pumpkin muffins, and chocolate cake contain no milk products (though our frostings do).
Do you offer egg-free products?
Croissants, Florentine cookies, and chocolate cakes are egg-free.
Do Quebrada products contain peanuts?
No, we do not use peanuts in any of our products.*
Which products contain other types of nuts?
Almonds, walnuts, and pecans are used* in:
• Coffee Cake • Florentines • Carrot Cake • Pecan Rolls • Pecan Pie
• Classic Almond & Almond Croissants • Special Orders
Muffins are only topped with nuts, and may be ordered without them.
* Important note: Because we use so many almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc. in our baking, we cannot guarantee zero contact with nut oils in any of our products – take appropriate caution with any type of nut or associated allergy.