Strawberries, strawberries, strawberries! From the strawberry tiramisu to the strawberry key lime pie to the strawberry shakes and then some, it was all so yummy! If you love strawberries, this is the place! And the gentleman on duty (sorry...forgot his name) was so nice and helpful! My family and I definitely overindulged at the Strawberry Shack, but have no regrets! If in the area check out the Strawberry Shack. read more

We came here in hopes for a delicious strawberry shortcake and it was ok but absolutely small. The portion of bread on there was almost non existent and it just wasn't as I expected. For $8.35 that I paid I felt cheated. The taste of the dessert was blah......The customer service was not great either, the young lady looked like she didn't want to be there at all. I should have suspected it wouldn't be good since there was no one there and have passed by there all week wanting to stop for Some yummy strawberry dessert and always looked dead, I am so disappointed I stopped. read more

Sometimes the only reason we'd drive down to Carlsbad after church in Vista would be to satisfy our perpetual strawberry craving. Unfortunately, after years of coming here we experienced a stunning collapse in the quality of what we beheld as their signature treat--the strawberry dole whip. This time it tasted more like watermelon, and watered down. And the cone was dead on arrival--stale, soggy. If they can't bring back the quality, we'll have to mourn the loss of our once favorite dessert spot from our monthly San Diego County excursions. read more

The flavor was really good and the strawberries were really good with it. But they didn't have a menu with the prices. And the quantity was really small. For a strawberry Sunday was $7 bucks. The customer service was nonexistent, kind of funny. They set our stuff on the pick up counter and didn't even say anything. because they didn't have a photo of the Sunday on the menu. We didn't know if it was ours. We're giving three because maybe they're having a hard day And we're trying to be nice read more

Strawberry Shack - Strawberry shack Sunday - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Good spot to test out some local strawberry themed products. The Strawberry Shack Shake as a refreshing drink on a warm day. The shake was not overly sweet and tasted fresh. Next time I'd like to try the chocolate covered strawberries. The employees were friendly and the service was quick. read more

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I need to leave one star because I wasn't able to try it. Want to know why? They literally had only us in line and we got no acknowledgment and had the come back in 30 minute sign shoved in our face. We were the only ones left? And how rude to not at least acknowledge us and tell us you need to restock. She literally served the other ppl 2 minutes before us? Check my picture. You can literally see the people who got served right before it was our turn to get to the window. And they were like wow when they saw that they did that to us. So for now... strawberry shack... do better. read more

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The cutest little dessert spot that has everything strawberry based deserts. I ordered their chocolate strawberries which were super delicious, and I also tried their strawberry shake which was to die for! read more

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Came here and got the signature strawberry shack shake. It tasted good but not really special - pretty much what you would expect of a combination of strawberry and yogurt. There looked to be some other syrups or chocolate swirled on the sides of the cup but I couldn't really taste it. If I came back I would probably try the strawberry lavender sundae instead because it seems more unique. Service was good - the lids they had were kind of weird shaped and didn't fit on the cups, but the woman at the counter told us that beforehand and apologized for the inconvenience. The shack itself has a kind of cute nostalgic look, with little strawberry themed toys and a Beatles poster. No seating though! read more

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This place doesn't just hit -- it slaps every single time. A friend put me onto Strawberry Shack years ago, and from that first bite it earned a permanent spot on my SoCal radar. Every visit feels familiar in the best way, like returning to something that never lost its rhythm. The fruit tastes like it was picked with intention. Fresh, bright, unapologetically good. The hospitality is effortless and genuine, the kind that doesn't need explaining. Simple, honest flavors done right, every single time. Now let's be real -- parking kinda sucks. With the Starbucks next door closed, finding a spot turns into a small endurance test. You'll circle, you'll sweat it out, and you might question if it's worth it. It is. Once you finally step up to the window, grab the strawberry pineapple Dole Whip. Cold, smooth, and wildly refreshing. The kind of reward that makes the parking headache disappear after the first bite. Some places fade over time -- this one stays rooted, sweet, and worth the effort read more

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What an adorable roadside strawberry shack. This place definitely has curb appeal. So cute and what a fun walk up shop.I could easily see the line at this place getting long. We got there just before closing.So we weren't able to try everything, but it is so good that we cannot wait to go back tomorrow. Things we didn't get to try tonight.Were ice cream and the whipped cream?Because they had just run out when we got there.And it takes fifteen minutes to make as they make this right there in house. Even without the whipped cream, our stuff was amazing. We tried the strawberry key lime pie, dole whip pineapple, dole whip pineapple strawberry swirl, and strawberry shortcake, I definitely missed having whipped cream on this, but it was still so good!! With their own house made angel food cake. Wow!!!! Its was so light, sweet and gooood! The strawberry was very sweet and sneak a little dole whip in their it is AMAZING! ILL BE BACK! read more

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Found my way to strawberry shack. Literally a shack in Carlsbad village. I loved their strawberries. Good quality for sure. 7 bucks for a strawberry shortcake really easy to eat. Not too sweet. I really enjoyed this Strawberry shake had a little too much strawberries but still really good. Thought it be too sweet but it wasn't Cool little spot. Fun items on here. Definitely will be back read more

Strawberry Shack - Strawberry shortcake and shakes - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Loved it ! Had the strawberry role and chocolate covered strawberry and was delicious!!! read more

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Excellent spot to stop in for a quick strawberry snack while you cruise around downtown Carlsbad! They have chocolate covered strawberries, sundaes, shakes and more! They also have Dubai chocolate! It's always busy but they move fast and the wait isn't bad at all! The name Strawberry Shack is super fitting as it is literally a tiny little shack! Lol It's super cute, excellent location and overall brilliant idea! read more

Strawberry Shack - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Ordered the Dubai chocolate strawberries. Average and very expensive for the cup not to be filled to the top. Strawberries were very soggy as if they were old and left out. read more

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Strawberry Shack is located near the large Carlsbad sign over a street that is seen in many photos of Carlsbad. As implied by the name, it a shack where you order all types of desserts or drinks that are strawberry flavored. You order from one window and receive the order from the other. There are two standing tables to enjoy the strawberry treat. I got the bowl of strawberry and strawberry shake. Both were reasonably priced with a great portion size. The homemade whipped cream was a great addition to both. I preferred the shake over the bowl of strawberries, which tasted sour on its own. Service was friendly but a bit awkward. When I asked the staff for recommendations, they couldn't really explain the options in any sort of detail. It looked like they were perplexed that I even asked these types of questions. Nonetheless, they were quick in the delivery. Overall, Strawberry Shack employs a very unique concept and is good to visit at least once. read more

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Strawberry Tiramisu - Good Strawberry Shortcake - Better Strawberry Shack Shake - BEST! You would walk right past this "booth" if you weren't paying attention. Tiny hidden gem on the Carlsbad Ave... right next to the Starbucks. For being in a very touristy area, the prices were relatively reasonable. Service was super fast and friendly. read more

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Cute dessert stand with no seating and no restrooms, it's just an order and pick-up window with a couple high tables to stand and eat your treats (though we took it to the beach which was just a few minutes away on foot). Service was standard. It's worth noting, they serve TINY portions foodwise, or they were just incredibly shady on this day and ripped ME off specifically. The strawberry shortcake (with no whipped cream) and strawberry cheesecake topped off with chocolate shards were delish, not super unique but still satisfying in terms of taste. The strawberry lemonade was good too, sweet and refreshing. I wasn't a fan of the vanilla custard base in the milkshake though, I guess I just prefer them made the old fashioned way (or I got a bad batch). For a strawberry shake, it lacked sweetness, too. Overall, I still liked this spot, especially as a strawberry lover, even if the snacks were miniature sized (made for elves) and not the best value. read more

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Located right in the heart of Downtown Carlsbad is a literal shack selling everything strawberry! Strawberry Shack seemed to be a hit or miss depending on what we ordered. Strawberry Sundae ($7): A bowl of sliced strawberries with strawberry-vanilla custard swirl and whipped cream. The custard was delicious but most of the dish was sliced strawberries (~60%), whipped cream (20%), and custard (20%). Definitely wish the portions of each was more evenly dispersed instead of really just a bowl of strawberries and cream. Would probably go for the strawberry custard in a strawberry waffle cone next time as it was filled with the delicious custard! Willing to give it another shot if in the area, just wouldn't get the strawberry sundae. read more

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Loved this little place! They made me a special shake, and I was able to get many chocolate-covered strawberries as gifts. Too many, so I had to eat some. :) The staff was great and very patient, and I just love the festive decor. I will be back! read more

Strawberry Shack - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is a cute concept store where everything they serve evolves around strawberries. It is a cute little place to stop by for some summer strawberry treats, and the bowl of strawberries are served with fresh strawberries. However, it is somewhat gimmicky so you are paying a premium for the concept, but it is a cute place to treat your little ones for some delicious healthy treats. Service wise, it is no frill, they'll take your order and serve your food right at the counter. parking can be a little bit challenging because they don't offer any designated parking. read more

Strawberry Shack - Bowl of Strawberries, strawberry shake - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

If you like strawberry, ya gotta come and try this. I ordered a strawberry cheese cake which I regretted. I probably should ordered strawberry shack shake because it's really just cheese cake and throw some strawberry on it. However, the cheese cake was very nicely done. Creamy and not too firm means it's soft and creamy. Strawberry soft serve waffle cone - I frankly prefer the cone just waffle and butter. The soft serve was vanilla and strawberry swirl. Very creamy. Excellent! read more

Strawberry Shack - Strawberry soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

If you're a strawberry lover, then this is your spot! It's a very small booth-styled cafe with only a few chairs and tables outside. You order from the booth and then they call your name when your order is ready Parking can be difficult since they don't have their own lot Service was ok, nothing too special Sooo many strawberry items to choose from, whether you want just a shake, shortcake, strawberry chocolates, strawberry dole float, sundaes, cheesecake, etc! Pricing is pretty reasonable. It's $5-$10+ Got the famous Strawberry milkshake ($7) and it was so creamy, sweet and delicious! I could tell they used super fresh strawberries and it was so refreshing! This was 9/10. Can't wait to go back to try their strawberry desserts like the strawberry shortcake and strawberry tiramisu! Would certainly return and recommend! read more

Strawberry Shack - Strawberry milkshake was so creamy and delicious - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

STRAWBERRY SHACK I was super excited to go to this place after seeing how long the lines can get! I decided to get the sundae, that had strawberries, whip cream, and your choice of either strawberry sorbet or ice cream. I decided to go with the sorbet, because I wanted something less heavy! My boyfriend decided to get the cheesecake. Our total was around $25, pretty pricey for these two but I was stoked to try it. Strawberries still had the green stem on the top, and ice cream wasn't special, and it came out of a machine, nothing fresh. They have two high tables to stand and eat, ours were sticky and gross, don't think any of the worker came out to clean. Overall, the dessert was OK. Wasn't special, wasn't amazing, tastes like any ordinary dessert. I really thought it was going to be more "homemade" or special. The people that worked there weren't very helpful or kind, they just wanted you to order and then leave. Parking was easy, finding street around wasn't too bad on a saturday night. Overall, I wouldn't come back, the price was high, quality was low, but i did enjoy the selection. read more

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This strawberry shack was such a fun quick visit. Definitely worth visiting when the weather is nice because it only has outside seating. The strawberry milkshake is delicious. It is vanilla with fresh strawberries blended in which is my preference for a strawberry shake. The Dubai chocolate was also very good. The strawberries were good. The chocolate though was absolutely delicious and went well with the strawberries. read more

Strawberry Shack - Dubai Chocolate and Strawberry Shake - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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This is such a cute place to satisfy your strawberry craving. We came on a Friday afternoon and were able to find street parking nearby. You order at the counter, and service was pretty fast. There is no seating, but there are two tables where you can enjoy your snack. Overall, very fun. read more

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I was a little disappointed by this spot! My friend and I had just picked some strawberries so, in spirit, we decided to visit the shack. I was excited! The line moved a little slow because there was just one worker. However, she did a lovely job! Very efficient and had a smile even though I'm sure it was stressful. But I think due to its popularity, only having one person do food and drinks is ridiculous. My friend and I wanted to order the strawberry lemonade, but they were out. We also wanted custard with a cone--out of cones. Okay, no worries, I guess they had been busy. The custard was good, and so were the chocolate strawberries (2 for 5.50 though...woof). Our main issue was the strawberry juice my friend got. It was only filled 2/3 of the cup and when she tasted it, it tasted vinegary and like it had gone bad. I also tried it and felt the same. read more

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Finally got to try this spot it's been on my bookmarked list for forever and it stood out as a strawberry lover. It's also perfect timing strawberries are in season (owner says he supplies strawberries from different parts of CA to provide good strawberries year-round) Cute small little spot, tried the strawberry and pineapple dole whip and their most popular item strawberry shortcake. Surprisingly liked the strawberry dole whip more than the pineapple! The strawberry flavor tastes authentic, more subtle and my favorite part about any dessert - not too sweet. The strawberry shortcake was also nice, nothing crazy special about it though. Would come back to try their other desserts like their strawberry cannoli & strawberry tiramisu :) read more

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Food: the strawberry snacks were fun. The key lime pie was delicious! The custard was a creamy soft serve, but I probably wouldn't order it again (just personal preference). The bowl of strawberries was a very generous portion! My daughter couldn't finish it. The dole whip, of course, was delicious. Just like Disneyland! Service: it was a one woman crew on the day that we went. A line formed behind us but she wasn't phased. She took orders, cooked the strawberries and prepared the desserts calmly. She was very friendly. Ambiance: it is literally a shack on the street - a really cute stand decorated with lots of strawberries and stocked with strawberry drinks and snacks. Cute place to visit if you're ever in Carlsbad! read more

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Not sure what all the hype is about. The service sucked, not sure if the girl needed more help or just didn't like her job. Ordered the strawberry Sunday, she put the ice cream in a bowl, sloped some strawberries on top and shoved it through the window. I'm pretty sure it was supposed to have whip cream but I didn't get a chance to ask since she moved right on. My husband ordered the Dole whip, which was just a small cup, nothing special. He also ordered cheesecake which was precut and packaged in a container. I am pretty sure that also came with fresh strawberries and whipped cream but his did not and he also had a similar interaction. For the amount of business they were getting they may want to invest in some friendlier staff. Not something I'd wait in line for again. As for the ambiance, it's literally a walk up window. read more

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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

We ordered strawberry cheesecake and strawberry dole whip. Soon as we picked up cheesecake, on our first scoop noticed long blonde hair. We brought it back to back staff and she offered new one but no apology at all. Tastes were okay and nice cashier. read more

Strawberry Shack - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My eldest daughter and I were so full, but I said we're already here, why not try Strawberry Shack. It will be the last stop of the evening so here we are. We were still within the Carlsbad Village space. There was a long line outside. We walked up to the counter window to order. Menu items are plastered above the windows. OMG... they have a massive variety of strawberry something for everyone. You name it, they probably thought of it! Just to name the ones that I saw... WOWZA, so many! - Bowl of Fresh Sliced Strawberries* - Chocolate Strawberry Caramel Pecan Turtles* - Homemade Strawberry Lemonade* - Chocolate Covered "Maraschino" Cherries* - "Dubai" Chocolate Strawberries* - Molten Lava Cake* - Strawberry Macaroons Heart-Shaped* - Strawberry Crumbl Cake* - Homemade Chocolate Brownie with Strawberry Cream Frosting* - Dole Soft Serve Float (Strawberry or Pineapple)* - Strawberry Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookie* - Strawberry Dipped Rice Krispy Treat* - Strawberry Key Lime Pie* - Strawberry Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae* - Strawberry Lavender Sundae* - Strawberry Tiramisu* - Strawberry Shortcake* - Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake (Made-from-Scratch Family Recipe)* - Colada Float (Strawberry or Pineapple)* - Dreamsicle (Dole Soft Serve with Vanilla Custard)* - Colada Dole Soft Serve (Strawberry, Pineapple or Strawberry/Pina Colada)* - Pineapple Dole Soft Serve* - Chocolate Dipped Strawberries* - Strawberry Cannoli* - Strawberry Dole Soft Serve* - Strawberry & Vanilla Custard* - Strawberry Sundae* - Strawberry Shack Shake* I really really wanted to get the Strawberry Shack Shake (they are known for their famous strawberry shake), but it was just too much so I went for their Strawberry Custard in a cup instead. Staff and service was okay. Wait time was a little long because they were super busy. There is no coverage on top so it's best to come here when it's not raining. Or if you have a raincoat or head cover to keep you dry, then you'll be fine. Btw, no seating at all. There's one small standing table with no seats, but that's it. It's a shack alright... basically, a stop and go spot! I was only able to take in a couple spoonful of the strawberry custard. It was smooth, but I didn't get too much of the custard texture. It was also too sweet for my taste IMHO. I ended up finishing it the next day. By then, it turned into a custard shake LOL. Anyway, I probably won't get it again. I will definitely go for the shake, shortcake, and more next time. If you love strawberries, this is one place you don't want to miss! Btw, I just found out they opened up a new location in Oceanside. I'll be checking them out there next time. See ya! read more

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Delicious! Yummy! The menu of this place is just delicious. What a snack! My daughter and I just loved the strawberry shortcake and shake. They are in a convenient spot and easy access for walking to the beach. Staff was friendly and snacks were fast. Best idea ever! Thank you. read more

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If you were to ask 5 year old me what food she could eat for the rest of her life it would've been strawberries and we are still going strong 30 years later. Another local neighborhood spot I was in the mood for ice cream to follow my lunch and have heard about the popular Carlsbad strawberry company. Service was quick as the line was not long, although I think I missed it when they called my order from the window as another order was ready at the same time, but I assumed the two folks going up to get the order both ordered something until I realized they walked away without both. The menu is also only available to see if you're standing right up at the window, it's a small little space. I was able to get a strawberry shortcake sunday of sorts with shortcake, strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for $9, serving size perfect for two. All ingredients tasted fresh and homemade. Love the strawberry theme will def be back and can't wait to check out the patch in season! read more

Strawberry Shack - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Like, it was good don't get me wrong. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, or anything. But it was good. I like that they had a lot of options. The girls working were very nice and they were fast despite the growing line. read more

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Such a cute spot, perfect for after the beach! Definitely a great pit stop when visiting San Diego. I love the decor and overall aesthetic and the prices are reasonable! They do need more staff though, a poor girl was running the entire thing by herself. She did great regardless and my smoothie was delicious! I like how they make the whipped cream in house too. read more

Strawberry Shack - Desserts Near Me - Carlsbad, California

"Take it easy baby Take it as it comes Specialize in having fun" (The Doors) So, what do you think a store named "Strawberry Shack" specializes in? Here's some clues from their website: Fresh Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Licorice Bowl of Fresh Sliced Strawberries Chocolate Strawberry Caramel Pecan Turtles Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Chocolate Covered "Maraschino" Cherries Homemade Chocolate Brownie with Strawberry Cream Frosting Dark Chocolate Dipped Orange Peels Homemade Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Marshmallows Chocolate Strawberry Custard Bar Dole Soft Serve Float - Strawberry or Pineapple Strawberry Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookie Strawberry Dipped Rice Krispy Treat Strawberry Key Lime Pie Vybes Strawberry Lavender Hemp CBD Strawberry Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae Strawberry Lavender Sundae Strawberry Tiramisu Strawberry Shortcake Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake - Made-from-Scratch Family Recipe Caramel Apples - Nuts, Chocolate Dipped or Oreo Colada Float - Strawberry or Pineapple Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Fudge Dreamsicle - Dole Soft Serve with Vanilla Custard Colada Dole Soft Serve - Strawberry, Pineapple or Strawberry/Pina Colada Pineapple Dole Soft Serve Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Strawberry Fudge Strawberry Pudding Strawberry Cannoli Strawberry Dole Soft Serve Strawberry & Vanilla Custard Strawberry Sundae Strawberry Shack Shake Get the picture? Did you know that almost 88% of the country's strawberries are grown in California? Since 2009 "The Strawberry Shack" has been selling products made with these fresh California Strawberries in all the above combinations and permutations. Whenever we walked by, there was a crowd there, eating dishes of cakes and whipped cream and chocolate things overflowing with gorgeous California strawberries. We wanted to bring something for dessert for a family reunion dinner, but I knew my host was getting her own strawberries, so we looked deep into the Strawberry Shack's menu and decided on their Chocolate Covered "Maraschino" Cherries. Each order was three sets of three cherries, enrobed in a chocolate puddle to create a chocolate covered set of cherry triplets. The milk chocolate was drizzled with white chocolate for a pretty finishing touch. We scooped up a bunch of them and they were a gorgeous and yummy treat for our crew. Hats off to a very cool California kind of a place! read more

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1. The strawberry shortcake was very delicious! I love the strawberry slices! 2. The spot has fun cute vibes because of the strawberry theme! 3. There are few tables for outdoor! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! 5. Parking nearby include street parking and time-restricted parking! Note: There is no restroom available for customers! Photo: Strawberry Shortcake read more

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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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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