Sugar Sweet Sunshine

Lower Eastside bakery specializing in cupcakes, pudding ????, custom cakes ???? wedding cakes and more ☕️

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Address

365 Grand St (btwn Essex & Norfolk) New York , NY 10002 United States

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Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
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cupcakes banana pudding red velvet desserts ooey gooey cake pumpkin bakeries family-friendly coffee casual spicy food cheesecake good for dates pistachios cute chocolate great value good for singles frosting sandwiches
Zayed Khan

Still the best cupcakes in NYC, perfect consistency, texture and sweetness level to both cake and icing, and perfect ratio. Standouts are pistachio , and pumpkin spice . And the ooey gooey . And the...

Harumi U

If you are in lower east, you owe it to yourself to find this shop. Cupcakes are definitely one of the best in town (and very wallet friendly ) and banana pudding had no competition

Risa

The banana pudding IS stupid good. Also, don't leave without a (or a bunch of) cupcakes !! My favorites: pistachio and "pinch me" (whipped peanut butter frosting on strawberry cake ).

Jon Steinback

I know you're eyeing the cupcakes , but look onwards to the pudding display case, as it's where the real treasure lies. I highly recommend the chocolate chip one...

Kevin Skobac

Make sure to browse the wall of puddings in the back before rushing to a cupcake . Banana pudding and chocolate pudding are excellent choices.

KE

Mini cheesecakes , hot tea , cute seating area with outlets. The chocolate pudding is basically pudding with cake stirred up in it (not my thing) and vanilla cupcake was veryyy sweet!

Melanie Travis

It's already in the tips but it bears repeating-- banana pudding ! Get it. Fear of commitment? Order a "shot" of it. It's the perfect size for a small taste of heavenly banana pudding .

Sophia Siciliano

Amazing cupcakes and all sorts of puddings that beat magnolia. Also the only bakery in NYC with reasonable prices! Been coming here for many years now

Heather Velez

Cupcakes are delicious (the pumpkin & red velvet are faves) but the pistachio bundt cake is where it's at. For serious. The most delicious cake especially w/ a cup of coffee .

Candice DSouza

The cupcakes are good and at 2$ a price that can't be beat. But the best thing here are the puddings in the back. I can't get enough of the chocolate bomb !

Hector

Sassy red velvet or pistachio - these are the winners. Not too sweet. Fun decor . Come here for dessert after a meal in LES!

Travel + Leisure

The best-kept cupcake secret in New York, where the perfectly sized treats cost just $1.75. Stick with the straightforward “Bob,” yellow cake with chocolate almond buttercream .

Demetra Sherwood

They display their cupcakes at the front but don't let that distract you from their other desserts . The nog pudding , pies and cheesecake cups are to die for.

Serious Eats

There are solid cupcakes here, but we really like this bakery for their sweet, incredibly rich trifles and puddings .

Paul S.

If you’re on the LES and you love banana pudding , you owe it to yourself to find Sugar Sweet Sunshine!!

David Blackman

Favorite cupcake place in NYC. They're all great. Pistachio . Red velvet . Banana . Even the classic yellow with chocolate or vanilla frosting .

The Corcoran Group

Break your diet here with the Pumpkin Eggnog Pudding - you'll be dreaming about it all year and counting down the days until fall.

Katy Zack

Cupcakes are great but pudding is where it's at. Banana is a classic but the butterscotch with chocolate chip cookies is really the jam .

Natalie A

Pistachio and the sassy (red velvet ) are a great dessert that's not too sweet.

Dav

Banana pudding ! Super yummy. They have a shot size which is perfect to satisfy any craving without feeling guilty after

Sarah Sweeney

Sample the chocochip deliciousness pudding and take a slice of the coconut cream pie . The cupcakes are pretty average, but I like the pb & strawberry and the hollaback girl.

Bishop Montalvo

Always friendly folks . No slacking here. They work hard and it’s built by girls! Awesome! Comfortable atmosphere !

Halstead Property

You won’t believe the quality and taste you get for the price! The Pumpkin cupcake is fluffy with a creamy yet light frosting that does not overshadow the spice in the cake flavor.

Lisa Z

Pistachio cupcake and lemon cupcake , cute dessert stop after amazing dinner at lil Frankie's, then off you go to LES cocktails !

Teresa

Reasonably priced cupcakes ($1.75) with just enough frosting . My favorites are the Lemon Yummy and the Bob. So hard to just have one cupcake !

Toshie

Simple baked goods , nothing fancy but quite delicious. Must try the 'Sexy Red Velvet ' cupcake and the 'Chocolate Bomb ' Pudding ! {Drool}

Chrissy

How's about - just get what you want - because it's all baked goodness . If its near St. Patty's Day - the Irish soda bread pudding is addictive.

Rozanne Els

The cupcakes . Are. Heavenly. They look kinda small...okay they are...but it’s so decadent that a bigger portion would spoil it. So yum!

felicia

the holla back girl, strawberry w/ cream cheese frosting & pistachio cupcakes are amazing. and the banana pudding .

Susanna An

Get the Sunshine. Simple, but SO delish. Best buttercream I have had on a cupcake .

Chenique Baly

Their "moose" icing is fantastic! Luv, luv, luv the pistachio cupcakes and banana pudding . I also just like ordering a cupcake called Bob. (Tickles me. Call me weird. :-p )

Nina LoSchiavo

Cupcakes are more than solid but their pudding is star of the show and absolutely mind-blowing.

Vivienne Gucwa

Their cupcakes are the best. Also, they make pies to order. Perfect for holidays. Delicious.

Nikita Marie

Best way to enjoy: slice cupcake in half, invert top half to create an icing sandwich and enjoy. 

Alexis Candee

Pumpkin Spice Cupcake and the Black & White... might be the best cupcakes in all of NYC.

Stephanie P.

Like everyone else I also love the Sexy Red Velvet , and The Bob, oh oh and the "Black & White it Can Be Right" is one of my faves! Ocassionally they have the golden cupcake w/ chocolate chips in it an

veronica rodriguez

This is my go to cupcake place in the east village . I love the Lemon Yummy :)

Katie Needs

Best of both worlds for only $4.25: a shot size of the chocolate chip cookie pudding (!!!!!!) and a cupcake .

Jen D

Definitely try the cake-in-a-cup options!! The chocolate bomb and strawberry are FABULOUS!!!

Luis Mendoza

Spicy Pumpkin cupcake is so good. But the best surprise are the puddings ! Chocolate Chip & Banana puddings give the cupcakes are run for their money!

Katie R.

The Bob, Lemon Yummy, Strawberry Cheesecake , Pumpkin Spice , Ooey Gooey , Sunshine, Black & White, Sassy and Sexy Red Velvet - They are all great and inexpensive , only $1.50 for a cupcake Read more

Kmart Fashion

We love this establishment for their helpful staff and delicious variety of cupcakes . Our tip: Can’t get to the LES? Have your cupcakes delivered via MaxDelivery.com

The Corcoran Group

Double Layer Strawberry Shortcake : Available in 7" and 9" and a great alternative to the otherwise famous cupcakes at this Rivington Street bakery .

Modelinia

Taylor Warren votes this bakery the best place in the city for cupcakes . She recommends the red velvet variety, and for $1.50 a pop it’s easy to stock up on seconds, and thirds!

Laynie Lui

Get one or get all, you can't go wrong! But never ever leave without the banana pudding ! It's so uncool to walk around LES without it.

Stephanie Sharpless

Chocolate chip butterscotch pudding oh my goodness!

New York Habitat

Got a sweet tooth? Choose from the many varieties of cupcakes here, just make sure one of them is the delicious Red Velvet ! A dozen for $21.

Helen S

my fave cupcake place. beats magnolia by miles! fave flavors: pistachio , and the sassy bob with the almond cream frosting .

Karin Rendelman

Black and white just right...strawberry cupcakes with punt butter icing...sunshine cupcakes ...strawberry with cream cheese icing ...I love them all<3 And the staff ...uber sexy haha!!

Sarah K

I come all the way from midtown to grab the super fluffy bur not to sugary red velvet cupcake . Don't believe the hype about other cupcake places until you go here. Don't forget to grab some Joe too!

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