I love this place. I'm a baker myself so I always have high hopes when it comes to baked goods and this place does not disappoint. They always have a great selection of cupcakes - including gluten-free, and they have the most amazing mini pies. Their macaroons are absolutely gorgeous (which is no easy feat) and I love their shop of cute baking and celebration goodies to purchase. A tell tale sign of a great bake shop is their frosting. You can tell a great baker when the frosting has that buttery sweetness to it and Sugar Lab fits the bill. read more

Had both the red velvet and Birthday cake cupcakes. The red velvet was very good I'd have to say. The bread was very moist and the frosting was very rich and tasty. I am a red velvet enthusiast so I would have to say I approve of this. As far as the Birthday cake, it was ok nothing to the extreme. Overall, I would come back to this place. read more

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We stopped by Sugar Lab Bake Shop today on my birthday. The employees who were working this afternoon were great.  They were friendly and kind and helped make my birthday extra special just by caring about doing a good job, being nice and making excellent coffee. The brownies and cupcakes are fantastic and the coffee was delicious. Thank you! read more

Ali was awesome and made a great cake for our wedding. She had us try 13-15 flavors in the form of cupcakes for our tasting, which worked great. Even though we are not allergic to gluten, we ended up choosing their gluten free chocolate and their mimosa flavors for our cake, as they were simply delicious. They also bake cupcakes and other things, I'd definitely recommend them!! We will definitely stop by sometime again for some cupcakes. read more

This bakery really came through for me. I needed to order custom cookies for a friend's bridal shower and they came out beautiful. It was a sugar cookie and they matched the icing to the bride's colors perfectly. The cookie included the couple's initials and the wedding date and the cookies were delicious and fresh. Would use them again. read more

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As a wedding planner, I couldn't be prouder to give a recommendation. These girls are absolutely talented and just the sweetest. This is a photo of a cake they did for us. We highly recommend all their desserts. Their wedding cakes are not only beautiful for taste incredible! read more

Sugar Lab Cake Studio - As a wedding planner, This is a photo of a cake they did for us. Not to mention how stunning these sugar flowers are ;) - Bakeries Near Me - Ventura, California

The Sugar Lab has a delicious and innovative menu, especially for the cupcakes. They made a special order birthday cake for me and it was not only beautiful, but completely delicious. I was also able to pick a choose my order for a dozen cupcakes and found that their prices are far more reasonable than other bakeries I've been to in town. I'll be going to The Sugar Lab for a long time to come. Completely amazing. read more

I recently purchased a living social deal for cupcakes at sugar lab. I placed my order ahead of time with a girl named Ali she was so nice and quick to respond to my questions about the cupcakes and having my order ready when I needed it. I ended up ordering 3 dozen for a baby shower I hosted everyone loved them they were moist and not overly sweet. My husband and brother picked them up and said the staff was so nice and helpful I would for sure recommend them to my friends and family. Thank you sugar lab team!! read more

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Just found this place today while visiting the harbor. We had a slice of carrot cake and a lemon lavender scone. Both were super delicious. We will be back! read more

I recently stopped in here and cleaned house. I just had to try a little bit of everything. I was not disappointed! I tried out a sugar cookie, the mint chocolate chip marshmallows, the chocolate peanut butter truffle cupcake, the snickerdoodle cupcake, the white chocolate raspberry cupcake, the mimosa cupcake, the salted caramel cupcake, and the red velvet cupcake. Everything I tasted was delicious. You can tell The Sugar Lab cuts no corners in providing quality desserts. My favorite item was the chocolate peanut butter truffle cupcake.... SWEET JESUS. I think I made a weird sound when I took my first bite. The cupcake was a moist and rich chocolate cake topped with a fluffy creamy peanut butter frosting. Unlike cupcakes from some other shops the frosting on these was in no way too sweet. It was absolutely perfect. You could probably eat in alone without feeling overly sugared. The White chocolate raspberry, snickerdoodle, and red velvet cupcakes came with a similar type of frosting... and they were all amazing. The mimosa and salted caramel cupcakes came with a different style but they were still very good. Also, I was a bit skeptical about the marshmallows but my fears were assuaged. The Sugar Lab marshmallows would make for a yummy snack when you just have a sweet tooth. They are flavorful, fluffy, and not overwhelmingly sweet. If you are the Ventura area I highly suggest stopping in here. You wont be disappointed! The desserts are great and the staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. read more

This little bake shop is great. Ali the owner shares her entire journey through the Instagram feed and it's great to see what goes on behind the scenes. They try to include different items every holiday season and it's very fun and great to share these amazing creations with friends and family. I always want everything but my Dr. tells me another (haha) great cupcakes and great cookies, also the staff is very friendly so if anyone else misinterprets anything is their own self insecurity. read more

I recently purchased some of their white chocolate macadamia nut popcorn and some cookies - both were given as gifts but I did try all of it... they were only ok. I gave the popcorn to someone who LOVES popcorn - he would eat nothing but sugared popcorn if he could and he was less than impressed. Nothing really to rave about with any of it. I was especially disappointed in the sugar cookie since it was so darn expensive ($5.00 each) and was pretty bland. read more

When I was planning my wedding I knew I wanted cupcakes as dessert mostly instead of cake. I was simple and I simply yelped and googled vendors. Sugar Lab came up also showing they had gluten free options. Their designs were so cute and when I emailed them they were prompt responders and very friendly. We setup a tasting and we booked that same day. We got mini cupcakes in a wide variety of flavors and gluten free options, fruity pebbles krispy treats, and mini pies. The staff was so friendly and answered every question every time I emailed. They also had available stand rentals (which at that time I did not know how to set up a dessert table!) The Staff dropped off the desserts on the day of my wedding and they set the whole table up! Everyone loved the treats and I could not have been happier with the service. Thank you Sugar Lab for making my wedding so sweet! =) read more

Sugarlab was fantastic! They did the desserts for my wedding at Limoneira Ranch and we are so happy with our decision to go with them! From step 1, Ali was responsive, friendly, and so easy to work with. We did a tasting for 4 people and we left so full! She worked with us patiently, even though I changed the quantities of everything many times. She worked with our budget and we had a fantastic spread of desserts. I can't wait to go back for more treats in the future! read more

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Ordered a Gluten Free 4" cake for my daughter's Birthday. I went with the Ferrero Roche chocolate cake. It was amazing, I could not believe it was GF, that's how good it was. Have been to them in the past, definitely will be my go to bakery for all future celebrations. Thank you for your great customer service. read more

The Sugar Lab is the cutest little bakery in Ventura! You walk in and smile! They are well known for their cupcakes and their crazy flavor assortments change daily! They are gorgeous, delicious and not too sweet! They make perfect gifts for business associates, friends, relatives or uhmmmm yourself! They do make cakes for weddings etc...but I say skip the cakes for birthdays and order a selection of cupcakes that will make anyone happy to get another year older! Why oh why aren't they open on Mondays?! Open wide and say The Sugar Lab! There is nothing not to love about The Sugar Lab! read more

Sugar Lab handled our desserts for our July 2018 wedding - even though it was insanely warm on our wedding day, our cake and desserts were still amazing (guests still rave about them!). Ali went above and beyond to make sure our cake survived the heat and was so communicative throughout the whole ordering process. Thank you, Sugar Lab for helping make our wedding day delicious! read more

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It's a little out of the way, but worth it! Great flavors of cupcakes, and fresh , and there's gluten free selection always, as well. The homemade marshmallows are delicious, but if it matters to you, they are not vegan read more

Oh me...oh my! Talk about satisfying your sweet tooth!! I had no idea I lived down the street from this place. Probably not horrible since I could easily see myself swinging by for a little sugar pick-me-up. I was on the hunt for a cute Valentines Day gift for my kids teachers. The ladies in the shop were very friendly. I ended up purchasing a half dozen cupcakes and for a slight additional cost, they boxed them up individually and ready for gifting. My 4 year old and I shared a chocolate cupcake.....it was delicious enough to send us into a chocolate coma. Thanks for a first great visit! read more

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

My first visit was today and I can say that the girl at the counter was so nice and helpful! I got the mini cupcakes and they were moist and sweet! My favorite which I totally didn't expect and the one that the cashier recommended was the toffee cupcake and it tasted amazing along with the red velvet those were my top picks and I'll definitely be returning! read more

A great location for all your cake, cupcakes, chocolate covered marshmallows & strawberries. It never gets old with their unique natural flavors, it's worth a stop to get your amazing sugar fix read more

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I love love love this place so much! And now that they moved over to the harbor, it's even so much more convenient for my drive home from Ventura to oxnard! I have to give compliments to Hailey. I get so excited when I see she is working because she makes the best drinks! I always leave so satisfied! And I'm telling you right now, this place has the BEST BROWNIES!!! read more

Was across the street for a basketball tournament. Cute shop but a little pricy. Paid $25 for 10 macaroons! They were no larger than a half dollar. Basic flavors, probably won't return. read more

I had found Sugar Lab on Instagram and had been drooling over their posts for over a month before I actually placed an order. I ordered custom cookies and cupcakes for the Super Bowl and they turned out absolutely perfect! My family loved everything about them from the decoration to the delicious taste of both the cookies and cupcakes! I also indulged in a couple of their 'day old' mini cupcakes which they sell at a discounted price simply because I could not help myself! I tried the red velvet and I think vanilla bean, only a dollar a piece and extremely tasty! The staff was extremely friendly and I will definitely come to Sugar Lab in the future for custom needs or just to satisfy a sweet tooth! Thank you all!!!! read more

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

Got a suprise birthday cake for my girlfriends 25th and it was a big hit! The cashier was very helpful and patient with all my questions on the cakes, made the whole ordering process a breeze! Everyone loved the flavor of the cake, although I thought it could have been sweeter but hey that's just me. Also not a knock but the rose frosting decor came out more hot pink than I had anticipated, it looks much more like a pastel pink on the website. Overall great quality though! read more

What a gem. Yelp, you have come through once again. In my quest to find a good cupcake in Ventura county, and after reading the previous positive reviews, I decided to stop by on my way home from work today. I arrived right before closing time (5:30pm), was greeted warmly, and was told they had a full selection available. I tried a red velvet. It was moist, and the cake was firm, with good flavor. The cream cheese frosting was also excellent and not overly sweet. I can't wait to try all the flavors! Definitely the best cupcakes around! read more

I have tried both the cupcakes and the cookies and they are FABULOUS. I'm drooling thinking about them right now. The cookies are addictively good- I don't know how they make them so tasty, and so freaking cute. I bought two (one for me and one for my boyfriend) and ate both of them... whoops. I don't know how to describe the sugar cookies, though they are firmer (aka not chewy) their taste is very unique, unlike any sugar cookie I have tasted before. The frosting on top is the perfect touch- just sweet enough. The cupcakes are moist and have the perfect texture. I am not a fan of cream cheese frosting and Ali was happy to help me find one with butter-cream. It was her 'Saturdae' cupcake and that vanilla bean butter-cream (which is clearly made with real vanilla) was TO DIE FOR. I usually scrape frosting off cupcakes because it is usually way too much but this butter-cream was too good to waste- may or may not have licked the box... The shop is newly expanded from their industrial kitchen and boy does it look great. Clean, bright, definitely a contrast to the building they are in. I literally stop here every time I drive through because I cannot get enough. Ali is such a sweetheart and really makes the experience pleasurable- it's nice to be able to meet the owner/head baker and see how passionate she is about her craft :) read more

Amazing amazing amazing!!! Enjoy that this a hidden gem, and ran by local community residents. This place is like a fatty's weakness. Lol. Cupcakes are super light, I'm not a fan of heavy foods/desserts. Dessert is supposed to be a sweet treat worth wasting the calories on, this place is worth it! Sprinkles move over bc you got some competition. read more

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DELICIOUS!!!!! I went in the day before my daughter's birthday party to order a dozen mini cupcakes and a special cupcake. My daughter loves bacon and maple bacon cupcakes were not on the menu for the following day but luckily they had an order for some so they made one just for us. My daughter was so excited to see bacon on her birthday cupcake!! Before I left, I bought a day old cupcake and a fresh cupcake. Wow, what a difference in taste so you know they don't cut corners. You can tell they use quality ingredients!! The staff was very helpful and cheery!! The cupcakes were moist and the frosting was just right. The sugar cookies looked great and we will probably be back for more treats in the near future!!!!! read more

A friend told me about this bakery, so when I was driving through Ventura, I had to stop in. Unfortunately, I hadn't checked the hours, and I got there an hour or so before they opened. The girls inside saw me and opened their doors to talk to me. When I told them that I was coming from out of town to try their cupcakes, they took pity on me and let me in! They actually frosted and decorated a dozen mini cupcakes just for me an hour before they were even open! That kind of service alone is enough to gain my loyalty, but as it turns out, the cupcakes are just as amazing as the ladies who work there! I tried six different cupcakes, and each one was more delicious than the last. This is a really special place, it is not your typical cupcake bakery that is more trendy than tasty, the cupcakes are truly high quality. I'm not engaged or anything, but I would seriously consider coming here for my wedding cake. If you're lucky enough to live or be near by, stop in and thank me later :) read more

I love these cupcakes.....I have to buy the small ones do I can eat all 6, all different flavors ;) Try the blueberry, you'll love it. If they have blondes in stock be sure to grab one - you won't be sorry. read more

Amazing first visit! I decided to be spontaneous and take my kids after school today. I had no idea what flavors they had or if my picky little one would find something. They had a great variety of cupcakes including discounted day old ones and cookies! Everyone picked at least two items. Before we left the parking lot everyone had at least a bite of their treats and everything was delish. Not many of those made it home. Our favorites were the red velvet, cookies and cream and mimosa cupcakes. And for the cookies the chocolate chip and sugar sprinkles were bomb! Thank you we will be back very soon. read more

We hired them to make our wedding cake, as well as desserts for our dessert table. They did not disappoint! Everyone just inhaled ALL the desserts on our dessert table. Thank you for creating one of the best tasting cakes I've ever had in my life. We are so happy to have found a great team! read more

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Unfortunately the cakes as well as the cupcakes are very dry. The desserts honestly tasted a few days old. The staff is wonderful! They are very nice! They do make beautiful desserts. I just won't be purchasing desserts from here anymore. read more

My kids and I love their cupcakes and cookies, mostly the chocolate chip ones. My youngest loves their butter cream frosting and usually eats that's before eating the cupcake. Sugar lab is usually one of my go to places for cupcakes or cookies when I want them. read more

So yummy! I went in to get gluten free cup cakes and left with much more! I had the gluten free raspberry, lemon, saturdae, vanilla bean and salted caramel. They were all minis and the cutest things ever. Although I only tried the raspberry and lemon, all of my friends stated the rest were also delicious. The icing was so creamy and smooth and the flavor was so pronounced and delightful and refreshing. The woman who helped me was super friendly and had answers to all my questions. They also offer cute little party favors like cake toppers and cool candles. Definitely will return. read more

Ridiculously delicious!! I was so excited that the Sugar Lab had a Living Social deal. I immediately bought it and knew it would be perfect for my boyfriend's birthday. After looking on their menu at their many choices of yummy looking flavors, I decided on the peanut butter-chocolate. We both love that and were not disappointed. When I bit into that little bit of heaven, I had forgotten this flavor had a hidden treasure of a peanut butter center. It was out of this world! The cakes made his day. We polished off the rest over the next couple of days and shared a few with friends. They were blown away as well! I will definitely be back! Her store is easy to find and Ali was so nice and accommodating. We even did all our business by email. It's rare to find great customer service and a great product together sometimes, but she has it all. Thank you for all your wonderful cupcakes! I can't wait to try the rest! read more

I am a repeat customer at the Sugar Lab! Love the service and I love the quality. :) I needed to freeze my order overnight and the owner even let me borrow some airtight Tupperware that could fit my 24 cupcakes. Everyone goes above and beyond here - I love the Sugar Lab! :) read more

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