Olive and James Bakery is owned, operated, and fully staffed by me, Amy Moore. Yep, we're a huge operation, that's for sure.

In May of 2006, our family moved to Iowa City from Chicago. As a native Iowan, I have enjoyed the return to knowing our neighbors, weekly trips to the local Farmers' Market, and most importantly, being in a friendly and progressive community like Iowa City.

But let me back up a bit. In a previous life, I was an attorney who dreamed of making cakes for a living. I began making that dream a reality by retiring from the law and enrolling at the French Pastry School in Chicago. Upon graduation, I further honed my pastry chops at several bakeries before co-founding Two Tarts Cake Company in Chicago. I bring all these experiences with me to Olive and James Bakery.

I don't have a retail shop - all cakes are made-to-order and available for pick up or delivery. My kitchen is right here in my home, and you can be assured that your order always gets top priority.