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    Strawberry Shack

    4.1 (381 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Eid F.

    Fresh strawberries and very fast and friendly service. First time getting the shake, tasted good but too syrupy for me. I'd probably go with their strawberry shortcake or sundae next time. No seating, just a window in the sidewalk, but plenty of places nearby.

    Strawberry soda over strawberry sherbet. & strawberry vanilla twist
    Graysen A.

    This little shop is so dang cute when you walk up, it's on the main strip in Carlsbad. The menu is almost overwhelming, so many yummy strawberry treats to choose from. We had an older gentleman helping us out and he was very nice. We will be back.

    Robert L.

    This place doesn't just hit -- it slaps every single time. A friend put me onto Strawberry Shack years ago, and from that first bite it earned a permanent spot on my SoCal radar. Every visit feels familiar in the best way, like returning to something that never lost its rhythm. The fruit tastes like it was picked with intention. Fresh, bright, unapologetically good. The hospitality is effortless and genuine, the kind that doesn't need explaining. Simple, honest flavors done right, every single time. Now let's be real -- parking kinda sucks. With the Starbucks next door closed, finding a spot turns into a small endurance test. You'll circle, you'll sweat it out, and you might question if it's worth it. It is. Once you finally step up to the window, grab the strawberry pineapple Dole Whip. Cold, smooth, and wildly refreshing. The kind of reward that makes the parking headache disappear after the first bite. Some places fade over time -- this one stays rooted, sweet, and worth the effort

    Arianna R.

    I need to leave one star because I wasn't able to try it. Want to know why? They literally had only us in line and we got no acknowledgment and had the come back in 30 minute sign shoved in our face. We were the only ones left? And how rude to not at least acknowledge us and tell us you need to restock. She literally served the other ppl 2 minutes before us? Check my picture. You can literally see the people who got served right before it was our turn to get to the window. And they were like wow when they saw that they did that to us. So for now... strawberry shack... do better.

    Strawberry shack shake tastes good, if a little ordinary
    Jennifer C.

    Came here and got the signature strawberry shack shake. It tasted good but not really special - pretty much what you would expect of a combination of strawberry and yogurt. There looked to be some other syrups or chocolate swirled on the sides of the cup but I couldn't really taste it. If I came back I would probably try the strawberry lavender sundae instead because it seems more unique. Service was good - the lids they had were kind of weird shaped and didn't fit on the cups, but the woman at the counter told us that beforehand and apologized for the inconvenience. The shack itself has a kind of cute nostalgic look, with little strawberry themed toys and a Beatles poster. No seating though!

    Nahshon P.

    What an adorable roadside strawberry shack. This place definitely has curb appeal. So cute and what a fun walk up shop.I could easily see the line at this place getting long. We got there just before closing.So we weren't able to try everything, but it is so good that we cannot wait to go back tomorrow. Things we didn't get to try tonight.Were ice cream and the whipped cream?Because they had just run out when we got there.And it takes fifteen minutes to make as they make this right there in house. Even without the whipped cream, our stuff was amazing. We tried the strawberry key lime pie, dole whip pineapple, dole whip pineapple strawberry swirl, and strawberry shortcake, I definitely missed having whipped cream on this, but it was still so good!! With their own house made angel food cake. Wow!!!! Its was so light, sweet and gooood! The strawberry was very sweet and sneak a little dole whip in their it is AMAZING! ILL BE BACK!

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    Nicole Erin B.

    Good spot to test out some local strawberry themed products. The Strawberry Shack Shake as a refreshing drink on a warm day. The shake was not overly sweet and tasted fresh. Next time I'd like to try the chocolate covered strawberries. The employees were friendly and the service was quick.

    Strawberry shortcake and shakes
    Vu N.

    Found my way to strawberry shack. Literally a shack in Carlsbad village. I loved their strawberries. Good quality for sure. 7 bucks for a strawberry shortcake really easy to eat. Not too sweet. I really enjoyed this Strawberry shake had a little too much strawberries but still really good. Thought it be too sweet but it wasn't Cool little spot. Fun items on here. Definitely will be back

    Ruby M.

    The cutest little dessert spot that has everything strawberry based deserts. I ordered their chocolate strawberries which were super delicious, and I also tried their strawberry shake which was to die for!

    Danielle G.

    Excellent spot to stop in for a quick strawberry snack while you cruise around downtown Carlsbad! They have chocolate covered strawberries, sundaes, shakes and more! They also have Dubai chocolate! It's always busy but they move fast and the wait isn't bad at all! The name Strawberry Shack is super fitting as it is literally a tiny little shack! Lol It's super cute, excellent location and overall brilliant idea!

    Lilian W.

    Strawberry Shack is located near the large Carlsbad sign over a street that is seen in many photos of Carlsbad. As implied by the name, it a shack where you order all types of desserts or drinks that are strawberry flavored. You order from one window and receive the order from the other. There are two standing tables to enjoy the strawberry treat. I got the bowl of strawberry and strawberry shake. Both were reasonably priced with a great portion size. The homemade whipped cream was a great addition to both. I preferred the shake over the bowl of strawberries, which tasted sour on its own. Service was friendly but a bit awkward. When I asked the staff for recommendations, they couldn't really explain the options in any sort of detail. It looked like they were perplexed that I even asked these types of questions. Nonetheless, they were quick in the delivery. Overall, Strawberry Shack employs a very unique concept and is good to visit at least once.

    MadDoggy 0.

    such a cute little dessert shop they have a wide variety of different strawberry treats. We opted for the strawberry crumb cake and it was delicious. The owner is so nice and very helpful. I would definitely recommend.

    Marija P.

    Loved it ! Had the strawberry role and chocolate covered strawberry and was delicious!!!

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    Was craving a strawberry shake, ended up with multiple items. All were amazing. 10/10

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    Eh. Almost 8$ for the strawberry shortcake cake is insane lol. Bread cream and strawberries but nothing crazy? Idk

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    Great dessert spot in downtown Carlsbad! Really cute menu and decor. The desserts are delicious

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    Yummy strawberry shake. No overly sweet and the person there was nice that she split one shake into two since we were with 2 kids

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    I can make a better strawberry shortcake at home. Nothing special here store-bought shortcake, and aerosol can whip cream.

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    Ask the Community - Strawberry Shack

    Do they use fresh strawberries?

    Yes, 85% of strawberries in the nation come from California. We bring in Fresh Strawberries daily and use in all of our products.

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