Can't remember how I came across these wonderful cupcakes a long time ago but whenever on Rivington street, it's a go to place for a cupcake. This time for the lemon one and it was delicious. The chocolate ones are good too. Note, they use almond extract so it tastes awesome but for those with nut allergies, be aware. Cute inside and service was good. read more

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Located in Essex Street Market, they have a wide selection of sweets. I went for the cupcakes which I used to get a few years ago. They have so many cupcakes ranging in different flavors and even have vegan options which is a plus. The sunshine and chocolate ones are always great! read more

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WOWWWW this cupcake really impressed me!! I was a frequent essex market visitor back in 2021/2022 but hadn't been back in a while. Decided to try the italian spot for dinner and we ended up grabbing treats from sugar sweet sunshine and they made my whole night! Pictured here was the french toast cupcake and I truly couldn't believe it was vegan. SO so so good. My mom got the tres leches slice and also really liked it. I will definitely be back!! read more

Sugar Sweet Sunshine - Vegan French Toast cupcake - Cupcakes Near Me - New York, New York

I came here a few times back in 2019. I remember that it was across from the Moroccan spice stall. There's no place to eat on that floor (as far as I know) but I was able to eat it upstairs in the dining area. I was able to try a sample and I decided to get the chocolate bomb and honestly, I haven't tried anything else. I'm a creature of habit. They have four sizes--I get the small, which is like an 8 oz cup. That size cost $6.50. The Teaser size looks like a 4 oz cup for $4.50. Not worth it at all. I do remember that they recommend that you consume within 24 hours. As for the service--in the past, it's been kind of lukewarm to me but this last time was much better. Perhaps the next time I'm at Essex Market, I'll try another flavor. read more

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Located in the Essex market near Delancey st, I was looking for ice-cream at first and ran into this bakery. I had their banana pudding, which was awesome. For $7 I got a cup that lasted awhile. It was creamy, rich, just the right amount of banana and sweet. Very nice customer service and big variety of other sweet treats like cupcakes, cookies and different types of trifles. I will be returning especially for the good customer service read more

Located in Essex Market, I visited on a Sunday, the line wasn't long, and the young lady at the counter was very nice. The line moved quickly, a variety of cupcakes and puddings were displayed. I noticed they have an option for a $4 teaser (prices subject to change) for the puddings. I have heard the banana pudding is the best, but I didn't try because I despise bananas, but they have other flavors as well. I ordered four cupcakes: listed in order from favorite to least favorite 1. Chocolate vegan (Not overly sweet, moist cake, and the BEST tasting) 2. Ooey Gooey Chocolate ( almond butter frosting was good, but the cake was dry) 3. Sunshine (yellow cake with white icing, icing was good , but I could taste a hint of salt in the cake. Not overly salty, as in an error made because the icing and cake were not too bad together. 4. Sexy red velvet ( the worst cupcake, it was dry and the icing tasted like nothing.) cute name is all I can say for it. Overall, the vegan is my top choice and I'll go back for just that one. Perhaps the storefront have fresher cupcakes because I noticed another young lady bring in a container of cupcakes and place them in the display case. Not to discourage anyone from visiting this location because you should, I just prefer my cupcakes to be moist. read more

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Stumbled across Sugar Sweet Sunshine while at the Marketline. It's a nice spot with different types of pudding available. I tried the coffee pudding and it was top notch. Service was good too the server was friendly. read more

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OKAY... can I just say that the whole vibe of this place was right up my alley! Cute girl named Jessie took my order. She was subtle, sweet, and innocent. Anyways she gave me choco chunk cupcake!!! It was so good I was licking the icing off my fingers ha. Compliments to the chef! - Fawn :) read more

The best cupcakes in an updated marketplace setting. This fairly new outpost, steps from the front doors on Delancey street, and basically at the entrance on the Williamsburg bridge, has the same great cupcakes, puddings and cakes as the original Sugar Sweet Sunshine. Definitely hooked on the Pistachio, Oreo and Sunshine cupcakes as you can see from my numerous shots. Yep, they aren't the same photo at different angles, they are in fact the same cupcakes flavors on many different occasions. Yes, they are that good. Moist cake batter, with good cake to frosting ratio, not overly sweet. These cupcakes don't seek to set your waist line back for a week, just maybe a few hours or a day or two. :-) The Ooey Gooey and Red Velvet versions are also quite fantastic as well. They still bake everything at the original storefront which is basically a two minute walk away but with the marketplace's available seating in the food court and other options for grub, a visit here may be more appealing for other needs as well. read more

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If I could leave no stars I would. We ordered a strawberry filling cake with cream cheese frosting covered in sprinkles. We argued over the meaning of "covered in sprinkles" but I digress. Whatever. The issue here is not only that, but hours later when we cut into the cake, it wasn't even the correct cake we ordered! Clearly no strawberry anything, & the taste of flour/baking powder was so overwhelming. I'm a baker myself & just wanted to take the time consumption of baking my own birthday cake for my party out of the equation. I shouldnt have. Would have saved almost $100 & the disappointment & headache. I've included a photo of what the inside of the cake looks like. Y'all make your own judgement. Additionally, they were extremely rude to my husband (who is African American) when he went to pick up the cake. Asking if he's "sure he's in the right place". Being dismissive from start to finish from ordering the cake weeks ago to this issue now. Debbie spoke to me over the phone - slowly sounding out her syllables being sarcastic & just disgusting in the manner she spoke, as if I'm stupid & am not aware of the order that was made. Peggy was at least personable & respectful in the way she spoke to me. Save your money on this place & spend it elsewhere. Awful all around. read more

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This has been a go to dessert place for me on rivington st since it opened. Went to the Essex st location ordered 2 puddings coffee Java and banana. The server filled the cups with whatever was in the front of the pan. Never once did she reach back to the solid part Results was nothing but watery pudding. Wasted my money I could have placed a straw in the cup and drank it! Instead I threw it away a waste of $15.00 Should have said something but could not really see what was in the cup till got home. Now I'm not sure if I would go back here. Hopefully they open the rivington street location back up where service never let me down Really disappointing! read more

I grabbed a banana pudding to go after eating dinner at Dhamaka. Love all the pudding options, which are not common desserts to see (more commonly homemade rather than in bakeries IMO). I wished I grabbed a bigger size but I knew deep down that I would eat it all in one sitting if I could! read more

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I've been craving the pudding from Sugar Sweet Sunshine since the last time I had it (probably back in 2018?) and recently came across their other location in Essex Market in LES. It was still good but not as good as I remembered. I got a 6 oz container with 2 flavors (chocolate chip deliciousness and strawberry lemon trifle) upon the recommendation of the woman behind the counter. They only allow 2 samples so choose wisely! The two I had tried (Sexy Red Velvet Puddin and chocolate bomb) were a bit underwhelming so I felt like I was going in a bit blind. They also charge extra for spoons (you get one free but each additional one is $0.25). Overall was a bit disappointed by the visit this time around. read more

Best tres leches ever. They also have a ton of gorgeous cupcakes, vegan cupcakes, flan and different puddings but the tres leches looked so good and I'm so glad I went with that. It was moist and not overly sweet. read more

I am in love with their Banana Pudding! Every time I come here, I HAVE TO GET IT! Hands down, better than Magnolia Bakery. Sugar Sweet Sunshine's banana pudding is immaculate. Theirs provides a subtle sweetness that leaves you wanting more. Truly, un-resistible! GO! RUN HERE! Also the market, is cute to be in. read more

I stopped by this past week and got the ooey gooey cupcake (chocolate cake with chocolate almond frosting). Average at best, nothing special. Kind of tasted like something made using a box mix at a college dorm. The frosting had no almond flavor whatsoever, either. I think they're known for their puddings so I might come back for that. But the cupcakes are not worth it. read more

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Just wanted to add a few things. Debbie, the owner, responded not just publicly, but also sent me two mean-spirited private messages. Ok, I expected this (see point #3 below). I'll end with this: 1. I've written almost 350 reviews and this is the ONLY 1 star rating I've ever given. I really hate to be critical (I'd rather just keep it to myself in that case), but I have just never been treated so rudely - I've never been hung up on because I was asking about ingredients in a food product, especially to protect my pregnant sister. I called a couple of places before and after Sugar Sweet Sunshine and asked the same questions, multiple times, to make sure there were no raw eggs. No one else seemed bothered and certainly no one else hung up. 2. Debbie seems to think that my asking the same question multiple times was insulting. No, it wasn't insulting. Perhaps overly cautious, but not insulting. How often does an employee accidentally say "there are no nuts" or "this is gluten free" because of a mistake or because they don't know? The guy who answered didn't introduce himself and say I've been here 8 years and I'm positive. How would I know his history with the company? In fact, he seemed not to be positive, so I felt more comfortable speaking with the baker/owner. I had NO idea that the baker/owner would be annoyed from the beginning at the fact that I was checking multiple times. If an employee accidentally get's this stuff wrong, that's a big problem for the person with celiac's disease, a nut allergy, or another health concern. It could send them to the hospital, so I think any amount of over caution is appropriate. In this case, it would be a big problem for my sister. That's why I was insistent. But not rude or condescending. I would never be to anyone, it's not who I am. And most definitely not with customers who are just wanting to ensure health and safety. 3. If you want something entertaining to do, go to the main Yelp entry for Sugar Sweet Sunshine (the one that has 2000+ reviews) and sort by the "lowest rated." You'll see that Debbie and/or her partner have respond aggressively to so many people who give low ratings. I just don't understand why they can't approach things with a "hey sorry you didn't like this, hope we can do better next time" attitude. Like I said originally, their puddings are good, so why not add good customer service on top? I wonder what other insults I'll receive now and I wonder if I should fear for my physical safety because Debbie scares me. read more

I came here for the first time and the experience left much to be desired. The establishment was not welcoming and one of the workers couldn't even be bothered to take my order. The workers in the back were just standing around, so I didn't understand what the hold up was. Anyway, I'd much rather go to Magnolia's where they, at the very LEAST, have good customer service. Edit: I, too, am glad that there is a Magnolia's so that I don't have to patronize a business owned by an immature, and unprofessionalindividual. Everyone should go to Magnolia's :)! read more

Soooooo gooooddddd. I'm a fool for all things custard-y and pudding-like and this certainly satisfied my sugar craving. I ordered a small of the banana pudding and the strawberry lemon trifle. The banana pudding was to die for. There really isn't anything else to say. It was much better than other famous banana puddings, and was full of the banana flavor and vanilla creaminess. The strawberry lemon was also very good, although I definitely didn't like it nearly as much. I'll definitely be getting the banana pudding again. Highly suggest getting more than just the "shot" size. The smalls, mediums, and larges are just so much more worth the price, and even if you can't finish it, you'll want to eat more later. read more

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Sugar Sweet Sunshine finally has a second location!! It's located in the New Essex Market, serving us all the same cupcakes we all have grown to love. The chocolate almond butter cream is my favorite. I really love the Bob Flavor, its a yellow cupcake with their famous chocolate almond buttercream. Sexy Red Velvet comes in for a second favorite of mine, their red velvet cupcakes are so good! They also, truly have the best puddings. The Chocolate Chip Deliciousness is fantastic. Chocolate Chip Cookies, Butterscotch Pudding, and Whipped Cream. I can't get enough of it! This location is right when you walk into the new Essex Market. They have a couple puddings on offer, as well as little pudding cups on sticks!! read more

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While I come here strictly for the banana pudding which is to-die-for. I recently tried their tres leche with rum and WOW WOW WOW read more

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Probably the best spot in New York City for banana pudding. Their java and strawberry is also highly recommended packed with flavor, moist and rich. Their pistachio cupcakes are excellent as well. read more

I like them. But there is a catch... the cake was absolutely perfect and executed well. But the frosting was a bit off for me. Being that they are so beloved in the community and much sought after, I will take this hit and say that I'm having an off night. Going on the displays alone and the sheer amount of different types of banana/puddings, this place came to party hard like a rock star. So give them a shot. read more

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This place is amazing, I always try something new each time but lately I've been obsessed with the banana pudding! It's sooo good, I get the teaser size and it's the perfect amount to satisfy the craving. Can't wait to try the other puddings :) read more

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I posted this review on their Facebook page but apparently the owner didn't bothered to see it. So, I am posting the same review here bcoz I wanted to share how unhygienic the store staff is: I was at your Rivington St. location at 7.20 PM yesterday (6/4/2021) to buy pudding. The staff working there was busy picking up the trash, strewn on the floor, and putting them in the trash bin. When I ordered the pudding he went straight to the showcase where the products are displayed to make my order ready without even washing his hands. When I asked if he washed his hands after picking up the trash from the floor he said those were the 'clean' trash, so do not need to wash his hands. How can a food shop staff handle the food right after handling trash without even washing their hands? That also at a time when hygiene and sanitation should have been a top priority in any business... When insisted, he reluctantly washed his hands and told me 'I do not have COVID' and added 'people are so sensitive...' , He sounded as if I was forcing him to do something which he was not supposed/required to do. If you have CCTV installed inside your business you can watch the footage to make sure that I am telling the truth. Anyways, it was a disgusting experience. P.S. I wanted to send you an email first, about this incident but I did not find an email address on your website 'Contact us' page. You can contact me @ deebee2069@ gmail.com if you think my version needs to be verified. Thank you read more

Delicious cheesecake and pudding! Had the banana but all the flavors looked amazing. Yum!

After a warm curry dinner with my girlfriend, we casually landed on this place for desert. We bought 3 cupcakes costs around 7 dollars in total. We ordered cookies and cream, vanilla with chocolate frosting and pistachio. We really recommend the cookies and cream! The place was very dainty and quaint without any bathrooms. Parking maybe difficult. You can easily buy a box of 4 or 6 to go. They also have other flavors and deserts to choose from. I would go back to this place and try more of their deserts. read more

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The peanut butter ice box pie is the best I've ever had. The harder crust was the perfect balance for the mousse like filling. We also got flan and cheesecake that were delicious. Definitely check this place out if you're at the market. read more

WOW. This was one of the best desserts I've had in the city. I was craving ice cream all day long but I'm so glad I held out so I could have the pudding at Sugar Sweet Sunshine instead! I got the chocolate chip pudding which has layers of vanilla pudding, butterscotch, and chocolate chip cookies. It's pretty rich but I got a teaser size (4 ounces) for just $3 which was the perfect amount. I also sampled the banana pudding and it was very well done. I'm not even a pudding girl in all honesty but this place could turn me around. You can mix 2 flavors if you get a small size (10 oz) or larger, which is perfect if you're unable to pick. The cupcakes also looked amazing and are reasonably priced at $2.75. I'll definitely be back! read more

My boyfriend took me here today. We grabbed 2 of their signature puddings and both were seriously addictive and delicious. He's been going there for 10 years and has been loyal to their banana pudding since read more

They have a nice selection of pies and and cupcakes. Bought a pecan and pumpkin pie. Both were delicious. The pecan pie was loaded with pecans and was not overly sweet and gooey like some pecan pies. My only criticism is that the pumpkin pie had a little too much pumpkin spice. Everyone who tasted it had the same criticism. Otherwise, the pumpkin pie was nice and custardy and perfectly baked. read more

I had one of their chocolate confetti looking small cake that cost $22 today and I must say it wasn't worth it. I wanted to like it but the frosting had an extremely overpowering flavor that I still can't figure out what it was. I don't think the cake is called chocolate confetti I just can't recall the specific name. I guess it ain't for everyone but you can try it. Their other stuff are good. read more

I came in with my daughter to get some banana pudding, This my 2nd time isn't his new location and I have to say the young man who I believe the manager who bakes all the goods was so Rude to me, I ordered two large banana pudding and ask if I can please have some of the extra cookies from the top and he ignores me , Then I ask again and he says" I already filled the cup and it already has inside . He gave me a nasty look and seemed so bothered for my request . After I wish him a good day and he didn't say anything back and rolled his eyes. This is not how you treat your customers especially if your a manager... Very unprofessional, If you don't enjoy your job then just quit but don't get mad at the customers. The young lady that usually works here seems very nice maybe she should take your position read more

The man working at this location is incredibly rude. Brought my son to this location for the first time and ordered a small Chocolate Bomb and small Banana Pudding. I asked if they accept credit card, which the man responded they did, but he would have to tack on extra fees. Ok, no problem. I asked if he had change for $100 bill and he confirmed he did; however he only hands me back $80. Seeing that the price written on the small cups are $6 each, I asked the man to confirm how much he was charging me since I was missing change. He then proceeded to roll his eyes almost to the back of his head and mumble that he made change with his own money and didn't open the register yet to give me the rest of my change. Well, how am I supposed to know that when you only hand me back part of my change and don't say anything? Other customers that were also in line witnessed this exchange and immediately called him out on his bad attitude and poor customer service. I definitely will not be returning to this location and will spread the word to friends and family. Never had a bad experience like this at the Rivington shop. If you don't like your job and don't want to be bothered, then quit. There is no need to be rude and unprofessional even if you're having a bad day. You are in customer service after all. Haven't tried the pudding yet and I hope it tastes just as good as what I remember from Rivington, but this exchange really left a sour taste in my mouth. My son was also telling me that he saw flies inside the display case where the cupcakes were... Will be staying away for sure. read more

Amazing sweets and service! Their pudding is delicious. Highly recommend for a quick treat. Employees are friendly