Unlocking the potential of Tom’s Bakery in Dig can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. With simple, repeatable quests that yield valuable consumables, XP, and cash, this bakery is a must-visit for every player. Besides offering quests, the bakery serves as an in-game shop where you can purchase delightful cupcakes and even a unique shovel. In this comprehensive guide, discover everything you need to know about Tom’s Bakery quests, including its location and the impressive rewards you can earn by helping Tom.
Tom’s Bakery Location in Dig

Tom’s Bakery is conveniently situated near the entrance to the Cinder Approach region on Cinder Island in Dig. After traversing the Rooftop Woodlands and reaching Cinder Approach, you’ll find the bakery to your left at the coordinates: 5586, 250, -97.
How to Complete Tom’s Bakery Quests
Stepping inside Tom’s Bakery, you’ll encounter a delightful assortment of cupcakes, a Jar of Peanut Butter, a Cinnamon Roll, and the coveted Shortcake Shovel. However, your primary focus should be on commencing the quests.
Approach Tom Baker, the NPC behind the counter, and interact by pressing the E key. Select the ‘Accept Quest‘ option to kick off your adventure into the bakery quests.

The quests are straightforward, often involving digging or selling tasks, most of which can be accomplished right outside the bakery or in any Dig location. Upon completion, make sure to return to Tom and interact with him for your reward. You can then discuss a new random bakery quest with him at any time.
All Tom’s Bakery Quests
At Tom’s Bakery, you can receive a total of four unique quests. Each one involves digging up specific items or selling various items to the merchant. Here’s a breakdown of all the quests you might encounter:
- Crumbs: Sell any 15 items in the game.
- Secret Ingredient: Dig out 20 items, including 5 items with modifiers.
- Blueberry Muffin: Dig out 5 loot items, such as Enchantment Tomes or Crates.
- Cow Tipper: Dig 1 cow, which you can find in Verdant Vale.
All Tom’s Bakery Quest Rewards
One of the most enticing aspects of completing quests at Tom’s Bakery is the valuable rewards, particularly the XP totem. Each quest completed nets you $500 (approximately €470) along with a generous amount of XP. Additionally, when you finish 5 quests, you unlock the Shortcake Shovel, which can be purchased for $45,000 (around €42,200).
For every quest you finish, you also stand a chance to receive 1-3 random consumables. Here’s a detailed table of all the rewards you can earn:
Reward | Completed quest | Effects |
---|---|---|
Blueberry Cupcake | Every quest (random) | +10 Boss Damage for 4 minutes |
Key Lime Cupcake | Every quest (random) | +0.25 Luck for 4 minutes |
Lemon Cupcake | Every quest (random) | +0.25 Haste for 4 minutes |
Sweetberry Cupcake | Every quest (random) | +0.25 Control for 4 minutes |
Cinnamon Roll | Every quest (random) | +0.5 Haste and Control for 6 minutes |
Baker Title | 25 | Shows under the username |
Breadwinner Title | 100 | Shows under the username |
Essence Totem | Every 7th quest | +50% XP for 30 minutes |
This concludes your guide to Tom’s Bakery quests in Dig. Have you considered investing in the Shortcake Shovel, or are you leaning towards other excellent options like the Prismatic Shovel? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and continue exploring the vast world of Dig for more exciting opportunities!
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