More like watermelon shack. The last time we went, it tasted nothing like strawberry . We live in the northern part of orange county but willing to travel far for the strawberry dole whip. We used to come here all the time and it was the BEST and VERY high quality. I dont know what happened last time but they need to fix it. read more

Such a cozy little spot! Taylor was incredibly welcoming and helpful, offering us some great recommendations. We tried the strawberries & Dubai chocolate, the strawberry Dole Whip, and the strawberry vanilla custard -- all of them were absolutely amazing! This will definitely be one of our regular stops whenever we're in Carlsbad. Highly recommend! read more

Strawberry Shack - Strawberry dole whip with melted chocolate for my son - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Great and enthusiastic workers! The strawberry shortcake was delicious and the strawberry sundae was my personal favorite. The area was well decorated and fun to visit. read more

Strawberry Shack - "Our Specialty'' Strawberry Shortcake - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Discovered the famous Dubai chocolate (their strawberry version, obviously) here, and I will never recover. This little shack gave me a core memory. read more

First time coming here had the molten lava cake, parking here is a bit chaotic at least when I visited. Gonna try the rice krispy next time. Not a bad spot and price is reasonable the parking was just a turn off. Worth a try and detour though. read more

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Strawberry Shack never misses. Everything tastes insanely fresh, and you can tell they don't cut corners with their ingredients. The strawberries are always sweet, the whipped cream is light without being bland, and the portion sizes are generous. My favorite is the strawberry shortcake -- warm, buttery, and packed with flavor. The drinks and chocolate-dipped strawberries are also ridiculously good. It's the kind of place where you walk in "just to grab something small" and walk out with three things because everything looks that good. Service is quick, staff is friendly, and the whole spot just feels like a treat. Easily one of my go-to dessert places. read more

Got the strawberry soft serve on a waffle cone. It taste like nestle quik strawberry milk. Very artificial tasting and very little for $7. Not impressed. read more

Man this one was a big miss. There were a lot of people there which made it seem like it was going to be solid, but honestly we were super disappointed. Maybe we just did not get the right stuff but based on what we had, it was not worth the hype at all. We ordered the Dubai Chocolate and the Strawberry Sundae. The Dubai Chocolate with all due respect was kind of a joke. $18 for a little cup of strawberries with some chocolate drizzled on top. Absolutely not worth it. Even their small size was $10 and still not even close to being worth it for what you get. I was hoping the strawberry sundae would at least save the day but it missed too. It was just a super generic strawberry ice cream and vanilla combo with whipped cream and some strawberries tossed on top. Plus it had this weird watery pool at the bottom of the cup which just made it feel even more thrown together. Nothing really special about it at all. Social media definitely led us astray on this one. Thought it was going to be some crazy good spot based on how hyped it was but it just did not deliver. read more

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I came here after seeing it on TikTok but I definitely wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. It was good for what it is but it's not something I'd recommend to others. The service was fast though but the strawberries itself didn't taste that great. Maybe it's because I come from where most of the strawberries in the country are grown but the strawberries just didn't hit it for me. The shortcake (the cake itself) was good though. My husband said the cheesecake was just "ok" read more

amazing dole whip, the worst service i've ever received. The young woman working the counter alone, bleached blonde hair darker roots and bright blue eyes, was extremely rude to my grandma and stepmom. we come every year to vacation so, as a family, we had more than just one order. each family member that placed their order she seemed to grow more and more irritated. i almost felt bad that we even came. it was such a cute place but totally threw off the vibe especially after seeing my step mom get completely ignored as she asked her a question clarifying one of the orders. i understand helping families can be overwhelming, however, this was not one of those situations. read more

We were driving and saw a sign that said "now serving Dubai Chocolate Strawberries" so we had to stop by. It's chocolate, pistachio, pistachio cream, the phyllo dough crunchies and sliced strawberries! A small cup, but honestly just enough of everything! The lady who served us was soooo warm and sweet. She was very sweet to chat with and there wasn't a line or anything so it was pretty quick! read more

Strawberry Shack - Dubai chocolate strawberries - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Quick and fast service! There was no line when we went on a Saturday at 1pm. We got the pineapple strawberry swirl and it tasted exactly like the dole whip I've had at Disneyland and Hawaii! I'd definitely recommend if you're craving a dole whip in San Diego! read more

Strawberry Shack - Strawberry pineapple dole whip - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

What a cute place! Loved the little shop, and it was fun to watch people stop by, get a treat and walk down the sidewalk. The decorations and signs were all strawberry themed and all very cute. I got the shortcake since it was the most popular, as well as the tiramisu and macarons. The shortcake was good but the tiramisu was BETTER! I loved the tiramisu cake, it was perfectly moist, and the strawberry and coffee flavors complimented each other very well! Macarons were also delicious and came in a cute bag. There wasn't much to say about service, the lady was kind but there isn't much interaction which was kind of nice. read more

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The woman working was extremely rude. She rushed us and was not friendly whatsoever, didn't even treat us like people. Our shortcake was okay but I wish there was an option to add ice cream. read more

My family and I have been wanting to try the strawberry shack in Carlsbad for a few years. Tonight was the night and it did not disappoint! We walked up and ordered at this cozy little spot. You can stand and enjoy all things strawberry, it's very casual. There's no seating. The strawberry shortcake was the obvious must. The cake was angel food cake. We were expecting shortbread, but enjoyed the fluffy angel cake. It was topped with strawberries and fresh whipping cream. We loved the dole whip strawberry and dole whip strawberry pineapple. It tasted identical to Disneylands Dole whip. We also had the strawberry lava sundae, it had a great texture and sweetness. We had a lot of fun here. It's great for a grab and go dessert. read more

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STRAWBERRIES BY THE SEA (3.75 stars) Today happens to be National Smoothie Day but I am team shakes. Shakes -gt Smoothies. - STRAWBERRIES: variety - PRICE: decent - SERVICE: window order, grab and go - AMBIANCE: a shack Brought to you by Carlsbad Gourmet. They opened back in 2020 and after many passings and always seeing a crowd it was never worth searching for parking in downtown Carlsbad. But it's a hot day, it's a Friday and everyone's at work, there were only 3 people at the shop, already parked... it was worth a stop in. STRAWBERRY SHACK SHAKE ($7) - vanilla custard blended with strawberries topped with homemade whipped cream. The cup was drizzled with chocolate. I was expecting a little more "uhmph" of strawberry flavor as this tasted like drinking a strawberry cheese cake. You can taste the salt in it too. I liked it but nothing to rush back to. And if I come here again I'd probably try something else.. just to try something else. My preference in a strawberry shake is creamy and strawberry (no salty). RECOMMEND read more

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Says they close at 8:30 but i went at 8 and it was already closed wasn't able to get what i wanted.

Wonderful service and desserts!! It's such a cute little shop in Carlsbad village with everything on the menu that is strawberry related!! The cashier was really nice and was very helpful. She made such a pretty dessert with the cone on top like I requested!! It was so tasty and I loved the atmosphere here. I would totally come again!! read more

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Strawberry shack is amazing!! To share, we got Chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry shortcake, and strawberry cheesecake. All were refreshing, not to sweet, and of course, delicious!! It's a great desert spot and they have many options to satisfy your sweet cravings especially for those strawberry lovers. read more

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Love this place! We were looking for a dessert place after lunch and found this place on Yelp! It's a very unassuming shack on the street so it's very easy to miss! They have plenty of strawberry options. Uncle strawberry tiramisu, ice cream, soda, cannoli, lava cake, and much more! I opted for a swirl cone while my boyfriend got a float with strawberry and pineapple once cream. The cone was delicious. Not only was the vanilla and strawberry swirl good, but so was the cone. The cone was actually strawberry flavored! And to my surprise, the bottom of the cone was a fresh strawberry! Usually a lot of cones gave chocolate at the bottom so the strawberry was a very nice surprise! My boyfriend enjoyed his float too. Overall I will be back! There's no seating but there are 2 tables you can stand and eat at. However, I prefer to eat and walk around, especially if you have ice cream! read more

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Strawberries were definitely delicious, it is not going to be a place that has French grade pastry but just the strawberries and their quality are great. read more

This place is super disappointing and way overpriced. We were taking a road trip down to San Diego and decided to veer off the beaten path. Spotted this adorable little strawberry shack in Carlsbad, and it had a classic, vintage charm so we had to stop! It's clear this place has been around a while, and I wonder if it is living off its higher Yelp ratings due to memories from its heydey. We were a bit taken aback at the prices, which were high to begin with but especially so once you see the portion size and the quality of what you are served. We opted to share a strawberry shortcake, and it did not live up to our expectations. I was thinking a place that specializes in strawberries would have an amazing shortcake, but this was something I could've put together at home with similar ingredients from the local grocery store. Instead of a traditional freshly baked / biscuit-like shortcake, this was nothing but a chunk of what appeared to be mass-produced angel food cake. It was topped with what they claimed was "homemade whipped cream," but it was flat and runny and did not taste like it was freshly made from scratch. The "fresh picked strawberries" also appeared to have been frozen and thawed, and their flavor was disguised by a thick, disgusting, overly sweet syrup. I wouldn't have been so irritated by this if I had paid maybe the $3 that it was worth, but the close to $7 price tag (including tax) was quite the sting. I guess I'll give this place another try if I'm ever back in the area, but I'll go for a milkshake instead. The shortcake is a real letdown. read more

Strawberry Shack - Strawberry shortcake was boring. - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I love the strawberry shack! I had the hardest time deciding what I wanted. I went with vanilla ice cream and strawberry dole with whipped cream and strawberries. It was perfect and fresh! I love that they use local strawberries and it has an old school vibe. It's simple and delicious. read more

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Never disappoints no matter what you get and walking distance to the beach. We tried the Dubai today.. soo delicious. The line may be long but it's well worth the wait. Couple tables out front and neat hologram light that shines down on the side walk. read more

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This is such a fun place to stop and have a strawberry shortcake sundae! It's convenient and they're very kind and very efficient.

Horrible customer service! We were ignored for 10 min, even though they weren't busy. We were literally 2nd in line. It was so bad that we had to knock on the window to ask them if they were open. That's when the girl finally walked up to window and said, yes what can I do for you. I was so disappointed to see a young person act that way. I gave them a 2 because the cheesecake wasn't bad. read more

We ordered the strawberry shortcake because it seemed like one of the better items on the menu, but it was disappointing. It's essentially a plain slice of cake with sliced strawberries on the side--no layered shortcake and no cream in the cake. Also, the soft serve machine was broken during our visit. If you're coming for dessert or soft serve, I'd skip this spot. read more

As a strawberry lover - this is one of my favorite dessert places! I love the dreamsicle, which is strawberry dole whip over vanilla custard. My boyfriend usually gets the strawberry key lime pie and it is fantastic and refreshing. I always make sure I stop by when I'm in the area. read more

Strawberry Shack - Dreamsicle - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Gross! Ordered a shake. Super thin, like milk and strawberry syrup! Way too sweet. A shake should be thick and cold. Never going back!

Ok so I love strawberries !! My middle and I saw this place our last trip in Carlsbad . It's just a little walk up and order kind of place. Everyone seemed nice and quick about getting items made. We tried them twice during our visit and the first time we tried the strawberry shake shack $7 each and I will say it was good but not my favorite, it's more of a smoothie than a shake. We then tried the strawberry dole whip $5.50 and the strawberry lava cake $7 both so yum !!! The lava cake was strawberry flavored with chocolate flowing from the middle with fresh strawberries on top read more

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This place is awesome! I stopped here on the way driving back from San Diego and was pleasantly surprised. My roommate found it on an Instagram video and we decided to check it out. The location has plenty of parking and you just walk around to the street to find it. I like how it is a little hole in the wall and there are lots of options to try. The lady at the counter was super patient and gave us some recommendations. We ended up grabbing the piña colada, strawberry, soft serve, and the dark chocolate covered strawberries and a milkshake. The piña colada strawberry software was everything. I imagine it to be. It was super light and refresh refreshing with the coconut cream. The strawberries milkshake was a little bit rich for my liking, but my roommate really liked it. The dark chocolate covered strawberries were balanced very well in combination with all the other sugary goodness. I will definitely be stopping by here again! read more

Strawberry Shack - Piña colada strawberry soft serve and strawberry milkshake - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I tried the strawberry soft serve and dole whip combo. It was cold, creamy, and delicious! I'll have to come back to try the other combinations/flavors. It's a window in the wall with a small covered space to order. Parking might be an issue on the weekends but we found a spot in the parking lot of the plaza behind the shop. There's no seating so we just took it on the go. Only giving 4 stars because the person taking our order didn't feel very friendly/inviting. read more

Strawberry Shack - Strawberry and doke whip swirl over custard. - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Ugh I love this place! Came by on my way home to LA after a few days in SD. My girlfriend told me about this spot and had to drop by since strawberries were my favorite. I wished they had more locations locally! Got the shack shake, tiramisu, and the chocolate covered strawberries. Everything was delicious and not to sweet! read more

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Came thru for some dessert in the afternoon, and thankfully found parking in the lot that was just past the Starbucks. There was a short line and the girl working was really friendly, efficient in making orders, and had great energy. We ordered the strawberry hot fudge brownie sundae and the strawberry-pineapple soft serve in a cone. They were both delicious! The fresh strawberries and decadent brownie complimented each other perfectly, along with the nice touch of whipped cream. The soft serve was the perfect texture and mixture of the two flavors that weren't overly sweet! Highly recommend checking Strawberry Shack out if you're looking for something refreshing and delicious! read more

Strawberry Shack - Strawberry hot fudge brownie sundae & soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Service - Top notch! He helped me navigate the menu and was transparent about his favorites and items that left room to be desired!! I appreciate that level of honesty!! Everything was delicious! My boys loved their strawberry/vanilla waffle cones! The hot fudge strawberry brownie sundae was INCREDIBLE! And you can't go wrong with chocolate dipped strawberries! We will make this a Carlsbad tradition year over year! Sad we've missed out for so long!! read more

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I saw this place on Instagram and thought it was such a cute concept! I loved the aesthetics and the fact that they play strawberry themed songs. However, I thought the desserts were overpriced and not that good. read more

Strawberries galore at the Strawberry Shack! This dessert shop makes sure that strawberries are the star of the show! There is a parking lot next to the shop and also street parking available as well. The staff here are friendly and accommodating. They have an extensive menu with their favorites being the shortcake, dole whip, and milkshakes. Wifey and I got the tiramisu and shortcake and they did not disappoint! read more

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Horrible service. If you aren't paying attention to your order people will just take it.

My girlfriend and I love this place! One of the best little shops to get a unique treat in Carlsbad. The quality of certain items can be hit or miss depending on who is working, but it always hits the spot! I highly recommend checking it out if you are in the area and craving soemthing sweet. read more

Strawberry Shack - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Tried this place twice. I was able to go with no line and the service was nice. The first time got the strawberry dole whip and it was good, the second time I got a strawberry shake and it was more like thick strawberry juice, very watery, and made my stomach hurt. I was so bummed! I only took 3 sips and threw it away. I'd prob just stick with the ice cream next time! read more