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    Nicole L.

    We used Sugar Lab for our wedding and couldn't be happier. Allison was super easy to work with and she even made special mini fruit tarts for us as this was the hubbys only request. Everything was baked to perfection. My favorite was honestly the cookies, simple but soooo good.

    Tracy Y.

    Wow! Just Wow! Sugar Lab went above and beyond with my DIL' Baby shower cake. I fell in love with a photo of a cake I absolutely had to have and after calling a few bakeries who could not do it, they recommended Sugar Lab. Not only did they replicate it to perfection, the Lemon Curd with vanilla cake flavor was to die for. This cake was truly the star of the show...after my daughter in law, of course! If you want an extraordinary cake at your event, you must call Sugar Lab!

    Oct '23 - Tea Menu
    Lea L.

    Sugar Lab Bake Shop is a cute Bakery Shop located at the Ventura Harbor Village. They Specialize in Gourmet Cupcakes & Cookies. Sugar Lab has sweet desserts baked from scratch which includes cupcakes, cookies, scones, muffins, French macarons, cakes, and coffee cake. They offer a coffee bar with brewed coffee, cold brew, lattes, and Lotus energy drinks. If you're lucky, you just might catch their seasonal beverage offerings. Sugar Lab does Cater. I've seen pictures of beautiful wedding cakes & cupcakes... They can do personalized orders... I've had some of their cutest, festive winter cookies. They were so cute that I didn't want to eat them, Bec they were super cute... Usually these types of cookies crumble & lack flavor. But the cookies I had from Sugar Lab held up & had a touch of sweetness. FYI's: - Hours: Monday - Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday 9am - 6pm - Looking for Gluten Free Desserts? (Look for the Purple Signs) - Didn't see any Sugar Free Options... As of yet... - Accepts Digital Pay & Credit Cards - Place orders in advance, especially for festive cookies - Need bday candles or occasion cards? They have some available for purchase - They sell Merch too - Super Sweet Sweets!

    The cutest cotton candy tubs
    Kim C.

    I visited SLBS years ago when they were in the Vons shopping center. Went back one day and they were gone. Well, turns out they moved practically to my backyard and I didn't even know. A very cute, clean shop that offers various treats and specialty drinks right in the center of the Ventura Harbor. It was enjoyable to sit and take in the scenery on a nice day while stuffing my face full of 3k calories. The flavor of the raspberry cupcake was good, not too sweet. The kitchen sink cookie was outstanding. The counter person was helpful in navigating the menu and chose my coffee drink for me per my request and it was great. I did go before closing so there wasn't a lot left to choose from... but that's the beauty of a small biz bakery! Get on it first or miss out! They don't have already made cakes for special occasions (you have to custom order) so if that's what you're hoping for, sorry to tell you you're out of luck... but I'm sure you be able to grab some other tasty finds.

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    Lianne K.

    My recommendation is not to go later in the day. Dear Hubby and I stopped in after visiting Top This Chocolate. I was saving my chocolate bar for later, and was interested in a baked good dessert after the dinner we were about to have at On The Alley. It was about 4:30 when we dropped by, and they were mostly cleaned out in the bakery case. On a positive note for those that are gluten-free eaters - they do feature a number of GF items, from cupcakes, to muffins, to cookies. As our neighbor requires GF foods, we were able to pick her up a treat as they had more items available for her at that hour than they did for those that don't have that restriction. The cupcakes are on the small side, and are loaded with buttercream frosting. Since I can't have dairy, real buttercream would be a no-no for me. DH ordered the ube cupcake with ube buttercream frosting. I chose a snickerdoodle cookie. I found the cookie to be slightly under-baked. DH let me try a bite of the cupcake, skipping the frosting. It was flavorful, moist, and not too sugary. Macarons are also an item they feature. A little pricey at $3 a piece, since they are so small. I am okay with paying that at Bottega Louie in DTLA, but not so much at Ventura Harbor. At Louie you get elegant atmosphere and gorgeous packaging. Sugar Lab is more basic. We don't have a dog, but if we did, we'd likely treat them to their dog treat cookies. Decorated with colorful, fanciful frosting, they were a visual high point in an otherwise mostly-empty display case. Service-wise, there were three staff members working, and they seemed to be more interested in talking with each other than with greeting us when we walked into the empty shop. Finally, one of them noticed us and offered assistance. Let's say, I didn't get a warm fuzzy feeling during our visit. I would visit them again, and I've enjoyed their pre-wrapped cookies at other events and enjoyed them in that setting. My first visit to their brick and mortar location wasn't a big hit, though.

    I think we got the chocolate chip and lavender cookies . But I do know that they were sooo good !  April 2023
    marissa l.

    I've been here a few times but for reason forget to take photos. Prob cause I get so excited to get my order I usually devour it before I get a chance to. These cookies were pretty good too. I think we got the chocolate chip and the other one is lavender . That's also tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your treats or beverages.

    My friends & I had a wonderful experience decorating sugar cookies. Ali had everything ready for us....sugar cookies & lots of colored frosting! She walked us through the process....so patient & knowledgeable! Everyone had a great time! Really a memorable experience! Thanks Ali!

    Betty boop cake! (I added the uneven candies)
    Anita C.

    I ordered a custom cake for my best friends birthday and it was so perfect and delicious. I sent some inspiration pics and they nailed it!! The flavor was so good and the frosting was so light and soft! Wasn't overly sweet it was perfection. They made the ordering and picking up experience extremely easy! I also love the cake cutting guidelines, super helpful!

    I highly recommend Sugar Lab! Sugar Lab provided our wedding cake and I had so much fun working with Ali! She let me make changes to our order and design during the process, and we ended up with a beautiful cake! I'm always wary of large wedding cakes because they often end up dry, but our cake was moist and delicious. We got so many compliments on Ali's cake and our guests were very happy!

    Cold Brew & Hot Cider
    Alyssa A.

    We've come to the Ventura Harbor many times, but it's our first time stopping by here! The most adorable bake shop, they have both bake goods as well as various drinks. While we didn't try their baked goods on this visit because we were in search of something to drink, they looked so cute and absolutely delicious - we can't wait to stop by next time to give them a try. Their cold brew, though, was delicious. It had a sweeter flavor to it while still holding true to the coffee flavor. So enjoyable. They also make a great hot cider, which is a perfect treat to enjoy in the colder weather as you talk a walk down the harbor. The location is perfect - as I said, it's on the harbor so you get to enjoy the water. It's also right across the street from the beach if you want to stop here while enjoying the water. Staff are wonderful. Highly recommend.

    Butter pecan latte with whole milk
    Erica G.

    Girls night on a Sunday.., at Sugar Lab!! My besties and I wanted a nice place to chat in peace and we found it here. We chatted for hours. I had the butter pecan latte with whole milk, one of my friends had butter pecan latte with oat milk and the other s'mores latte with almond milk. We all really enjoyed our drinks!!! Great customer service !

    sunset, chai latte, white chocolate macadamia nut muffin, and banana foster...
    Kartika H.

    small shop with nice and attentive staff. it is located inside the ventura harbor village: * banana foster: 4/5 ~ it is so good but the cream on top is too sweet for me, mostly when you add caramel drizzle becomes double sweet * white chocolate macadamia nut muffin: 5/5 ~ recommended. sweetness is just right and can taste the macadamia nut inside plus the dough is just right, perfecto!!! * sunset drink: 4/5 ~ love it!!! it is so refreshing and still can taste the pineapple and passion fruit, good combination!!! recommended place!!!

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    These guys are great. Love their cookies and cupcakes. I recommend the chocolate chip cookies. They are the best.

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    One of my favorite places to go for a treat for me and the kiddos. The cakes are beautiful, and the cupcakes are yummy!

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    Ask the Community - Sugar Lab Cake Studio

    Can you give me an estimate cost for a simple three tier wedding cake? Is cost per serving?

    Hi Cindy! Our tiered wedding cakes start at $7 per serving (final price determined by the decor)… 

    Is egg free a possibility?

    Hi Sarah, Sorry for the delay in our answer. We just received the notification! We do make vegan… 

    Can they make anything that is gluten & nut free?

    Hi Linda! Yes we can! The majority of our cakes and cupcakes can be made gluten-free and nut-free.… 

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    I've heard so many good things about Missy's that I had to stop in. The lady behind the counter was…read morevery pleasant and had a beautiful smile. Everything looked so delicious and smelled heavenly that I wanted it all. I bought a jelly donut, chocolate cake donut with nuts and a cronut. I love jelly donuts and this one was so soft and the jelly was perfect. The chocolate cake reminds of what my mom used to make for me and it was perfection. I'm saving the cronut for later but it smells so good. The cupcakes look so yummy and she mentioned that they cakes as well. I will be ordering a cake from here when it's my birthday. Do yourself a favor and stop by and pickup some donuts you won't be disappointed. Can't wait to try her cakes.

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    What a charming place! We found Cafe Nouveau on Yelp while visiting Ventura and came in simply…read morewanting brunch. I was blown away by how cute this place was with bright colors and Nola inspired decor. The service was incredibly friendly and the food was fresh & well made. Very limited vegan options, actually there was really only two- Buddha Bowl and the Buddha bowl done like a burrito. The bowl was delicious and I didn't feel like I was stuck eating a boring ice berg lettuce with oil and vinegar, if you know what I mean. My bf ordered the Nouveau Garden omelette and demolished it in no time. The portion was pretty standard and not generous like other cafes like Bill's etc but it was still good. Coffee is bottomless. It looks like the price of coffee has really gone up as it was $4+ per cup of black brewed coffee. We were seated in a private little area for two and it couldn't have been more perfect. Side note- the employees here are seriously awesome! I watched one of them patiently guide an elderly woman with a cane into the cafe. He was so polite and kind, the elderly lady seemed smitten with charm. What a wonderful find!

    Such a cute little spot! The atmosphere was really relaxing with lots of shade, which was perfect…read moresince we had our pups with us. Our waitress was so sweet and friendly and even took the time to interact with our dogs, which I loved. The food was delicious and had that homemade feel to it, almost like you were having breakfast at someone's house. Their homemade syrup was sooo good. It reminded me of cinnamon roll glaze! The hashbrowns were definitely my favorite because they were super crispy. I also got a hot chocolate and it did not disappoint. Really enjoyed everything about this place and would definitely come back!

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    5.0(5 reviews)
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    Hiring Christine and Heirloom Baking for the cake and dessert bar for our Ojai wedding in May was…read moreeasily one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding!!! We cannot say enough wonderful things! Christine was incredibly communicative, helpful, sweet, and so easy to work with from day one. I had seen her desserts on Instagram and immediately fell in love with the dessert bar option and all the beautiful, tasty, and artistic treats she made. I typically am not the biggest cake person, but we decided to do a small cutting cake and boy are we glad we did - by far the best cake we've ever eaten. I gave her some general guidance on style of cake decor and it was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. And every single dessert was incredible - there was so much hype from our guests during and after our wedding about the desserts. Christine was so helpful in recommending options, quantities, and cake flavors based on our preferences. We didn't try a thing before our wedding day but felt so confident in her and she did not disappoint!! Would 10/10 (AND THEN SOME!) recommend Christine for ANY dessert needs. And when it comes to wedding planning, do yourself a favor and make this such a easy, stress-free, and tassssssty/beautiful decision! Pics by: @wearemattandjess

    Yummmmm. We used heirloom to bake for a bday party for my wife. Everything was super bomb…read more Communication was great. And presentation was ridiculous. Highly recommend.

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    This is a great store for hard-to-find specialty diet, cultural foods and snacks. This feels like a…read morehybrid between Whole Foods and Lassens only this store carries less vitamins and body care items. I was both surprised and delighted to see there were Keto friendly items and they even carry a Keto All-Purpose flour I have been wanting to try. They had a few varieties of Carbonaut breads and pizza crusts in their freezer section. They carry Santa Barbara cookies, a great self-serve coffee beans section and lots of gluten-free and vegan options. Some of the prices are comparable to Whole Foods but some were even higher. Most common items sell for $2-3 more than what you would pay for at Sprouts or Vons. This is a convenient location to my home close to The Ave and I can see how this would be a great place to shop when making a special recipe. It's a clean store and it's a nice place to shop if you don't like crowds or transients on every aisle.

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