Sugar Sweet Sunshine
Cupcake Shop, Coffee Shop, and Dessert Shop$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
This place is famous for their cupcakes. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Banana pudding and chocolate pudding are excellent choices."(46 Tips)
"sexy red velvet is a must."(10 Tips)
"Have the "ooey gooey" cupcake...yum!"(9 Tips)
"Mint chocolate chip pudding was great."(6 Tips)
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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 USeptember 13, 2014If 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
RisaAugust 7, 2016The 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).
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...- Make sure to browse the wall of puddings in the back before rushing to a cupcake. Banana pudding and chocolate pudding are excellent choices.
KEFebruary 5, 2017Mini 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!
Candice DSouzaMarch 1, 2015The 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!
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
Katy ZackSeptember 11, 2015Cupcakes are great but pudding is where it's at. Banana is a classic but the butterscotch with chocolate chip cookies is really the jam.
Heather VelezApril 16, 2012Cupcakes 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.
Brian DeVitoAugust 7, 2014Cupcakes are great (and CHEAP!) but if you're looking for something different, try their puddings. The banana beats Magnolia Bakery by a mile.
David BlackmanSeptember 10, 2014Favorite cupcake place in NYC. They're all great. Pistachio. Red velvet. Banana. Even the classic yellow with chocolate or vanilla frosting.
Serious EatsNovember 4, 2013There are solid cupcakes here, but we really like this bakery for their sweet, incredibly rich trifles and puddings.
Demetra SherwoodOctober 6, 2013They 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.
HectorApril 3, 2016Sassy red velvet or pistachio - these are the winners. Not too sweet. Fun decor. Come here for dessert after a meal in LES!
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.
Davneet KohliDecember 10, 2015Banana pudding! Super yummy. They have a shot size which is perfect to satisfy any craving without feeling guilty after
Natalie AApril 3, 2016Pistachio and the sassy (red velvet) are a great dessert that's not too sweet.
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!
Always friendly folks. No slacking here. They work hard and it’s built by girls! Awesome! Comfortable atmosphere!
Halstead PropertyJuly 11, 2013You 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.
Rozanne ElsAugust 4, 2018The cupcakes. Are. Heavenly. They look kinda small...okay they are...but it’s so decadent that a bigger portion would spoil it. So yum!
Travel + LeisureJune 4, 2013The 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.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 31, 2013Break your diet here with the Pumpkin Eggnog Pudding - you'll be dreaming about it all year and counting down the days until fall.
Simple baked goods, nothing fancy but quite delicious. Must try the 'Sexy Red Velvet' cupcake and the 'Chocolate Bomb' Pudding! {Drool}
feliciaMay 10, 2015the holla back girl, strawberry w/ cream cheese frosting & pistachio cupcakes are amazing. and the banana pudding.- The Corcoran GroupAugust 18, 2011Double Layer Strawberry Shortcake: Available in 7" and 9" and a great alternative to the otherwise famous cupcakes at this Rivington Street bakery.
ChrissyAugust 22, 2013How'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.
Nina LoSchiavoOctober 7, 2015Cupcakes are more than solid but their pudding is star of the show and absolutely mind-blowing.
Stephanie P.April 5, 2010Like 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
Luis MendozaAugust 28, 2011Spicy Pumpkin cupcake is so good. But the best surprise are the puddings! Chocolate Chip & Banana puddings give the cupcakes are run for their money!
Kmart FashionDecember 2, 2011We 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
ModeliniaAugust 25, 2010Taylor 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!
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.
James SimsOctober 20, 2012The strawberry cake with peanut butter frosting tastes just like a PB&J sandwich. At less than $2 a cupcake, this place is "must nosh."
Jen DOctober 16, 2011Definitely try the cake-in-a-cup options!! The chocolate bomb and strawberry are FABULOUS!!!
Vivienne GucwaAugust 10, 2014Their cupcakes are the best. Also, they make pies to order. Perfect for holidays. Delicious.
Paul S.December 1, 2020If you’re on the LES and you love banana pudding, you owe it to yourself to find Sugar Sweet Sunshine!!
veronica rodriguezJuly 3, 2015This is my go to cupcake place in the east village. I love the Lemon Yummy :)
Best way to enjoy: slice cupcake in half, invert top half to create an icing sandwich and enjoy. 
Lisa ZJune 8, 2013Pistachio cupcake and lemon cupcake, cute dessert stop after amazing dinner at lil Frankie's, then off you go to LES cocktails!
Laynie LuiSeptember 8, 2011Get 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.
Sarah KMarch 21, 2010I 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!
Sugar Sweet Sunshine out shines all other cupcakeries in Manhattan. Skip the sugar cubes at Magnolia and indulge in a Sassy Red Velvet with chocolate almond buttercream frosting for half the price!
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!!
Adam BJanuary 3, 2014Get the pudding! Banana's my favorite, but chocolate chip cookie is a winner too
Pumpkin Spice Cupcake and the Black & White... might be the best cupcakes in all of NYC.
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Sugar Sweet Sunshine
126 Rivington St (btwn Essex & Norfolk)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Lower Eastside bakery specializing in cupcakes, pudding 🍌, custom cakes 🎂 wedding cakes and more ☕️
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- Mon–Thu
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
(212) 995-1960
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