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    Shugar Shack

    4.6 (162 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Drink menu sept 2025
    Angie M.

    Finally made it back after such a long time! I grabbed some cupcakes for a clients work event, and had perfectly enough for my five clients plus me to celebrate a 70th birthday. A client last minute added in. First, you know the cupcakes LOOK good when the gluten free lady decides to take a cupcake... and is upset she got the last one so she didn't get a choice. (Also meant I didn't get one!!) everyone gobbled their cupcakes. When my SO and I finally got to our destination, he shared his cupcake with me. I got him the strawberry and cream. The FIRST thing he said was, "mmm." Then we talked about how much better this cupcake was compared to one that I got from another bakery yesterday. (Taste testing is a hard job.) I also got a red bean matcha!! Shirley added in cold foam for me. The matcha is soooo good and I was so happy to see red bean as an option. I miss my Chinese flavors so much! Definitely can't wait to be back!

    The best chocolate mousse cake in the world!
    Daniel T.

    The only problem with the Shugar Shack is that it's way too close to my house, so the allure of their insanely delicious baked treats is just impossible to pass up. Their chocolate chip cookies are fantastic! Also, their chocolate moose cake that I brought to a party awhile back was a massive hit! If you live anywhere near Huntington Beach, checking out the Shugar Shack will definitely make your day!

    My daughter's fiancee's custom graduation cake. It was GONE! Not a crumb left from any cakes I had made from here!
    Donna L.

    I have been getting my daughter's ( and soon to be son in law's) cakes made here for the past 5 years! They are absolutely delicious, beautifully decorated and fantastic to work with! Their service is OUTSTANDING!!

    Custom made multi layer birthday cake

    Amazing dessert artists! I came in with some pictures for reference, and after going over a few ideas, they made an incredible birthday cake which was admired and enjoyed by all at the party! The cake turned out amazing, my girlfriend loved it Thanks to the team at Shugar Shack!

    Hayley H.

    Like the love shack but better. This local business shares the same parking lot as Trader Joe's, so you know I've driven by it a couple dozen times. I had no idea how good the insides were until this past week. I placed an order for takeout on Yelp after having a tough day. Because any bad day can be fixed with a sweet treat. I ended up ordering the horchata matcha latte, the turkey sandwich, and a chicken pot pie. After stepping foot in the store I wish I bought more. Their food displays were filled with delicious looking cookies, cupcakes, scones, and croissants. The horchata matcha was a little sweet for my personal taste, but I should have guessed that from the menu name alone. The food was absolutely divine. I'm a sucker for a solid chicken pot pie. I loved that the inside was spacious and offered some community seating for students and those who wfh. Can't wait to return to cowork with a girlfriend!

    Cute mini cake
    Natalie G.

    Quality, tasty, and cool vibes! I love my Shugar Shack visits. Their crack cookies are a no-brainer, cupcakes are so good, and I love buying their mini cakes. Perfect for adult parties and you don't feel bad about wasting a bunch of cake. I always get lucky with finding a good one already made, but I'd definitely consider ordering as well. They were nice enough to add text as well. Also love their cheap bags of yesterday's items. Fun to try a variety of things!

    Amazing piece of artwork with edible rocks!
    M W.

    OUR CAKE TURNED OUT SOOOOOO AMAZING!!! Thank you for the most beautiful, creative and delicious cake we've ever had!!! We are so glad that we put our complete trust in your talent and artistry and let you surprise us with a cake far beyond our expectations! Everyone was BLOWN away by the breathtaking beauty and the deliciousness!! Seriously, everyone was gathered around taking photos and videos. The cake masterpiece by far had more paparazzi than the birthday boy! Everyone was shocked that we had to slice it up, some guests tried tell us to not slice or serve it! I hope it brings many more prospective customers your way. Thank you and your staff for all the effort they put into this. We can really tell that this was baked and created out of LOVE. Truly amazing!! PS: you were so right, so many people love German chocolate cake. It must be just me. Remind me next time to get a bigger cake

    James A.

    A little off the beaten path, but dear LORD, am I glad I found this place. So many incredible baked offerings, you'll be hard pressed to not find something that'll blow your socks off. Me? I chose the sugar free blueberry lemon bar. This is sugar free? COME ON! I can't wait to try more items. GO HERE!

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    Allison R.

    Hands down one of our favorite small businesses. The owner is awesome. She has helped us through holiday treats and birthday cakes. Everything is top notch. We also love just popping in to get some cupcakes, cookies, or breakfast. There are so many options for dietary needs from sugar free, to gluten free, to vegan. It's easy to go with friends and family and ensure everyone leaves happy. Always clean and inviting. Love the decor and seating options. Highly recommend stopping by If you have not already! You will not be disappointed.

    From the too good to go app
    Lisa L.

    I found Shugar Shack thru the "too good to go" app, I reserved my "surprise bag" and came to pick it up. When I first arrived, I wasn't greeted (ok no big deal the worker was helping someone else already) I even considered leaving at one point but I thought to myself I already paid for my order so I just told myself to wait to get it. So I started to browse their selection. Then I realized it was gonna take a while bc the customer had bought a few things plus drinks so while the worker was making the drinks and preparing her order I went to use the restroom. When I got out, the worker was still helping the customer (at this point still no acknowledgment) okay whatever still no big deal bc she's busy. Then when the customer left, it was my turn and I told the worker I was there for my surprise bag. She then prepares my bag and hands it to me. I went home and saw I got 4 cupcakes for $6 (before taxes). Unfortunately the two cupcakes with the little cake sponge on top were dry. However the two in the back (vanilla) were really good. I probably won't come back to try other items. Honorable Mentions: -Plenty of parking

    Julian G.

    I came to Shirley with a vision and she exceeded expectations. Thank you for killing it with my wife's birthday cake!

    Matcha Horchata (Instagram: foodwithbros)
    Robert B.

    I recently discovered Shugar Shack and I can't believe I didn't know about this dessert and coffee shop sooner! They have such an awesome menu with a variety of sweets and drinks. They offer coffees, teas, matcha lattes, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, malasadas, pies, cobblers, cinnamon rolls, and more! They also offer vegan options as well! The owner is a trained baker and everything here is baked fresh and is so good! My favorite baked goods were the cinnamon rolls, peach cobbler, crack cookies and cupcakes. They were sweet, tasted amazing and I can tell that they were made fresh with quality ingredients. The staff was very nice and assisted me with any questions I had regarding their desserts, food or drinks. I also loved the interior space. It's very spacious with plenty of seating. A great place to hang out, study and get work done since they offer free WiFi too! The interior is very well decorated with vibrant colors and items. I would highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to grab desserts or coffees!

    Flower choice was all wrong, some wilted/old, and looked nothing like what I ordered.
    Miranda C.

    I ordered a cake online, the online ordering defaulted the selections back to vanilla. I immediately emailed them and let them know what happened and gave them the correct specifications. They confirmed. I told them to match the image on their website. Cake was ready on time, but a complete disappointment. Honestly reminiscent of a boxed cake. The flowers they used were a joke, first some wilting, second looked nothing like the photo. They did not make it like I requested. I might as well have ordered a generic cake from the grocery store instead of paying $75 bucks for something I didn't order that tasted basic. Emailed them and they haven't responded. They were open Sunday, so no reason why a return email shouldn't have happened

    Lavender Cafe Au Lait (unfortunately didn't hit the spot)

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    Thank you so much Nicole! Glad you found us :)

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    Thank you so much, Daniel! We always love when you pop in!

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    Thank you so much, Scott! This was a fun challenge to make!

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    The food is okay but the inside of the store smells terrible -- it's been like that for years.

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    They are the best. Everything is good there. I haven't had one item that wasn't amazing. Shirley is the best.

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    Thank you so much, Tre! We appreciate you and your family so much :)

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    Food service vibe and price all just great! Been this way for years! Always warm and welcoming staff too!

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    Ask the Community - Shugar Shack

    Have you stopped selling sugar free cupcakes ? In the last three years you've had them twice when I visit. I have given up checking.

    Hi Chris, We only sell them as a pre-order option. We sometimes have it if we have a pre-order and… 

    I'm looking for a cake that's less sweet but still uses sugar not sugar substitutes...a dense dark chocolate cake with vanilla filling/frosting, as close to Two Little Red Hens/Ladybird Bakery in NYC's version as possible...can your bakery do it?

    Hi Katy, Our chocolate cake is more rich in chocolate and less sweet than other American style… 

    Do you make keto cakes?

    Yes, we do! We have a variety of keto options - all made to order!

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