I ordered a simple chocolate cake with vanilla frosting from here for my wedding and it was AMAZING!!! It was easy to coordinate by email from the USA and pick up on the day of our wedding. Everyone loved the cake, which was moist and flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

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My friend got her wedding cake through Sugarplum Cake Shop. It seemed to be a fun, easy process tasting the cake and designing the cake, but the cake that showed up on the wedding day wasn't as intricate as the mother of the bride thought it would be, and the cake was really, really dry. Also, the violet flavor was really too subtle to be detected. read more

I can't believe I hadn't been to this little gem before! Such a cute little place, strategically located at one of Paris' most charming neighborhoods. Why don't I give it a four-star rating then? At the risk of sounding pretentious, I was very disappointed to hear they don't have any milk alternatives (not even soy!). Since my dietary choices led my stomach to not take conventional milk very well, I was forced to sit there and drool while my friend sipped on the season-special pumpkin spice flat white. Not cool. Another (last) criticism - not enough plugs, while the plugs that do exist are located on the floor and mostly covered with guck and dust. Other than that, or for those who like milk/don't need plugs, visiting this place is a definite must! read more

What a cute little place! But I'll get right to it, I wasn't that impressed by the cake. Gigantic slice that was very frosting-heavy and too sugary. I think it would be cooler if you could still try the cake experience with some smaller fare? Because I had come there for the cake, so I wasn't backing down, but five euro for a slice and more than I wanted to eat left my wallet and tummy a little worse for wear. I will say the atmosphere was lovely. Super-cute, and they've done a good job with the space for offering enough seating. Was lovely to sit there and read for a while, and other pairs were chatting happily around me. AND nobody made me move, even though I was taking up a table space during busy hours. You snooze, you lose, people. read more

I arrived in France after quite a bit of trouble. Sugarplum was my first stop. What a relief to see a smiling face, to have a delicious cookie, to sit down in a cute place and not be looked at with distaste for being so rude as to have luggage with me. As I said, I had a rough entry, but Sugarplum really, really helped make the day better. I went back a few times, and the good vibe and deliciousness was consistent. Thank you, Sugarplum Fairie girls! read more

Sugarplum's Carrot cake and coffee makes your day much better ! Free wifi on week days no more on weekends. You can also take your hot beverage to go. read more

I went there on a Saturday afternoon after having seen the laudatory Yelp reviews, but I couldn't help but be a little bit disappointed. The place is cute, as described by other Yelpers, and they have 3-4 tables placed on the sidewalk, which is amazing when it's a sunny day. The service is also awesome, all waitresses have a cute English accent and are super attentive. However, I was kinda disappointed by the food itself. We had 2 homemade lemonades (€3.80, delicious), a slide of chocolate layer cake and a slice of carrot cake (€4.80 each) - and these were not great, too sugary and too creamy. I tasted neither carrots nor nuts in my carrot cake, and I felt full after two mouthfuls - whereas believe me, I am usually not picky when it comes to sugar ! read more

I went here because it seems I cannot find decent cake that is sweet anymore. But what I discovered was, rather than having lots of cake displayed behind glass for sale, this is a place where you actually order a cake and come back later. It was a small place that only had one cake avaliable to buy a piece of it. I was very disappointed. But the cake I bought was good. You've got to walk up a little bit of a hill to get to it and the sign on the outside to tell you it is Sugarplum Cake Shop is not obvious. read more

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I ordered a wedding cake from them months in advance. I was flying in from NY and we worked together via email to discuss the design of the cake. They were so accommodating and even let me do a cake tasting 2 days before the wedding once I got to Paris. The end result of the cake was amazing. They did a phenomenal job and the cake tasted Amazing!! Highly recommend. read more

Great berry cake & espresso!!! This was such a cosy little place yet big enough for a group, with indoor and outdoor seating. The cakes are really good and the service is excellent. I enjoyed just relaxing with my treats after a morning out around Paris. It's a perfect location as well. Thanks! read more

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So much good press makes an American ex-pat who's looking for a great, American style birthday cake, order here. Wow. Were we disappointed. The cake looked great, I'll give them that. But as a baker (who once made wedding cakes and birthday cakes for a living back home) I can tell you unequivocally that the cake itself was dey, dry, dry. All the frosting in the world (and there was plenty of that) can not hide an over baked, dry cake. read more

LOVE the coffee. Free wifi & free coffee refills (12-3pm) during the week. All you need to know. I love it. read more

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I won't be back to Sugarplum. Between the horrendous, unprofessional service I encountered the last time I was there, and the even more horrendous way they treated a friend of mine when she went to taste cakes for a wedding... well, I'm apalled. This is NOT the 'service americain' everyone in France talks about, and frankly, hopes for. The baked goods, I suppose, are fine, but I make better at home... I'm really disappointed as I recommended this place to aforementioned friend, and am very tired of restaurants & cafés resting on their laurels and letting their professionalism slide to this extent. read more

Stay away, lest you get asked to leave for enjoying a cup of coffee leisurely! True to its American roots, the Sugar Plums" have no idea what it means to be in France, and the French cafe culture of quietly enjoying a good espresso. Recently, I spent a quiet hour having a coffee with a friend, and we were asked to leave "as they needed the space"! Well, the obvious question arises, why us? I will endeavor to dissect this scenario for other would-be visitors to the "coffee shop". We can all draw our own conclusions..... Were we loud? - No Were we there longer than the others - absolutely not. there were others who looked like they had grown permanent roots? Did we not order food and were we bumming tables - No as my receipt will show. Did I leave a tip for service - Yes. Were there people waiting in line to grab seats - No, and there were plenty of empty seats available. So that leaves me to the one remaining question, why were we asked to leave, rudely, and in a very "American way". (Those who are familiar with "Southern charm, will undoubtedly get what I mean. Do I look American - No. Do I look like I could be picked on. Possibly.... which is why our dear old girl from Charlston decided to actually ignore any of her other "guests" and do us the honor of loudly asking us to leave. And in no less a jarring tone than I would experience, say in NYC, where I live. Not wanting to create a scene, we obliged, but it dawned on me afterwards, why us? Could it be that we did not fit the profile of whom she wanted in her establishment (possibly a throwback to the good ole South Carolina days) as we are non-white? Having looked at all the other possible reasons, I am left to believe that, this could be a good reason indeed. For the record, I work in corporate media and dress and act the part. 14 years in America, and not once has this ever happened to me. But for some people, habits probably groomed over a lifetime are hard to shed, hence the chance to pick on a non-similar looking person. So, as we live in a very "social and viral" time, I will look to see what remedies can be taken to correct the situation. This being one of many forums where I will post my review. Till then, please visit Sugar Plum, if you want the unvarnished reception of the good ole American South (the Jom Crow days). If you want the Parisian cafe experience, stay away. There are a million other alternatives, where you will be treated right, get a better feel for Paris, and can enjoy a cup of coffee without the added condiment of discrimination. read more

Sugarplum made us the most amazing cakes I have ever seen or tasted and our wedding would not have been half as good without our stunning Sugarplum creations. This is a fabulous bakery and hands-down the very best source for American style baked goods and cakes in Paris. The Sugarplum team would provide stiff competition to even the fanciest of new york's cake makers and their talent and genuine niceness and warmth will insure the ongoing success of this truly amazing business. I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful and inspiring bakery. read more

Went there for the first time during the Yelp elite party, so mabye the ambiance was extra nice. This is a lovely American cake shop, really delicious cakes, and fudge, I can't wait to go back. A nice alternative to the French patisseries/salons de thé that are usually very square and expensive. read more

Ordered a hot chocolate and vanilla cappuccino that came lukewarm. Also ordered desserts which the waitress completely forgot about. For a place with so many popular reviews I'm confused about the lack of quality service for a place serving overpriced lukewarm drinks. AVOID read more

One of my favorite spots in Paris. Used to go there all the time before i moved to another arrondissement. Best carrot cake EVER! read more

Sugarplum was the perfect spot for a morning snack. They open at 12, which was perfect timing. I enjoyed a vanilla bean cupcake which was absolutely divine. They are very tradition American- which I like- by serving lemonade and iced tea in jelly jars. It was a fresh take on American bakeries, and their cakes look divine! read more

The coffee wasn't great with the flat whites being overly milky. We tried the coffee cake which was ok but not fantastic. Unfortunately, they were out of their signature carrot cake. read more

Really enjoyed this place. Cool and friendly staff, great tasting cakes and other baked goods, and a cozy atmosphere. I felt like I was in a typical American college town in this place (which is a good thing!). Will definitely come back here, especially for the carrot cake. read more

The ambiance of the shop was dim and lacked the certain luster a coffee shop should have. There was no music playing and the distance of chairs made the shop feel cramped and uncomfortable despite the space being almost empty. The baked goods were very delicious, my boyfriend and I had the carrot cake and a cashew white chocolate cookie. The cake was much better than the cookie. The buttercream icing on the carrot cake was honestly my favorite part. So I might not go there to sit down again but I'll come pick up a piece of cake and walk around with it. read more

Such a cute place to sit and have tea and cake. Delicious cakes. Lovely atmosphere. Happy to continue to go!!

I really wanted to like this place. The first time I went in they were playing Journey, the girl behind the counter spoke English and was really nice, and the decor struck me as charming but not overly so. The cake is acceptable, but definitely not great. The coffee is also ok, but nothing special (and if you like "good" coffee, you're definitely not going to like this). The wifi doesn't work on the weekends. There are too many other great places in the neighborhood to go here. read more

I went to this coffee shop especially for the carrot cake & they were sold out. Decided to go for the coffee cake. It was very dry and I didn't even finish it. The cafe was very busy and it looks like they were short staffed. Since I went out of way to go there I probably won't go back. read more

Sébastien was wonderful from day one! We needed to order a red velvet cake for my friend's 30th and we live in the states. He was very detailed with letting me know what our options would be. The cake was very moist and the birthday girl was very pleased! Also, I enjoyed a slice of fresh quiche while I was waiting for a cab. You are in for a treat at this light and airy storefront. read more

This is by far the most pleasant coffee/tea shop in all of Paris. They make amazing cakes (especially the carrot cake). There are plenty of tables for work and reliable wifi. The staff is bilingual and friendly. Great music too! read more

I just moved to Paris and was craving a slice of american style cake. The shop is cute and the cake looks a lot yummier than it tastes. Cake was very dry and the icing was so so. They told me it was a vanilla lime cake...they must have forgotten the lime. I live here so I may try it again but if you are just visiting you should probably wait to get to the states to eat cake and save your money. read more

Popped into this place last week while wondering around near Place de Contrescarpe. Wow! Cool atmosphere, great tea and coffee and a huge selection of, made-in-house, muffins, cookies and cakes. They also have some fantastic wedding/celebration cakes on display. I spoke to the girl serving at the counter, Laurel (one of the three owners) and she took me through to the back kitchen where I met the other two Sugarplum partners, Krista and Taylor. They showed me some pictures of cakes that they've made recently and talked me through the design and manufacture process. Incredible. Check out their Facebook page for photos to see what I'm talking about. A real "find" in Paris. Don't miss it. Shep read more

So this place kicked me out after sitting down for a few minutes with a fresh cup of coffee. The lady explained to me there wasn't enough room. What? Zero hospitality. Is it a coffee house, or a place where they can simply make money off of people rotating through as quickly as we can pay them and put money into their coffers? I"m all for making money and running a business, but this isn't the way to win clientele. I get it, Paris has little real estate so it's hard to seat people, but I guess you guys should have thought about that before renting out a tiny space and in hopes of making as much money off of people rotating through as quickly as possible. Lame. read more

Home-made, unsweetened ice tea and a great piece of cake is a good time no matter what language you speak and no matter where you are. The tooth cake is fabulous too! read more

The majority of coffee shops in Paris are not good to work or study, which is the primary use that I give to them. This one is an American style coffee shop, which is a great thing, where you can do whatever you want. read more

If you plan on doing your wedding and need a beautiful cake, DO NOT GO HERE. I had a horrible experience with them, especially Alison the owner. They are horrible at communication and its never their fault. They also don't listen well to what you need and keep pushing what they want on the cake. I specifically said no flowers on the cake, and until the end they kept insisting that it will be with flowers. In the end, because of her lack of communication, we had a week left to our wedding, my husband, myself, and my mother-in-law all contacted her to get our final updates on the quote and cake. And just up until a week left, we are told she contacted my mother-in-law by email, ONCE, and never heard a response so she gave up. Well, who does that? Secondly, my mother-in-law never received an email, and thirdly, she has all our emails that she could have reached out to and made sure we received her email. And all this happening 7 days to our wedding. Now we have to find a new place who can make a rush cake! If I could I would give ZERO stars. read more

Perfect cafe with big communal table and big windows. Unbelievable cakes and desserts of all kinds. Very nice and creative staff. Highly recommend a visit. read more

Delicious food, heart-warming Americana (like rice krispies treats, filtered coffee, and bagels), hip space, and immensely friendly staff.

We had been touring Paris for a week before we stumbled across Sugarplum and were immediately enchanted by the window dressing... Alas, our enchantment was abruptly interupted when we had the misfortune of being met by Laurel, undoubedtly the most ungracious and infinitely roud person we had yet to encounter in France. Disturbed to say the least by her seemingly mocking attitude and condescending tone: A far cry from traditional Southern hospitality and the cordial disposition of the French. Needless to say, it was a very unpleasant experience and to no surprise the brownie tasted much like our experience: Bad. It was like the equivalent of a bag of sugar mixed with too much oil and poor chocolate- bland, greasy and way to sweet. Despite the pretty looking cakes we would never go back to Sugarplum nor would we reccomend it. There are many other more much deserving and talented bakers in Paris with infinite sophisticated hospitality. As for Sugarplum, we suggest leaving the experience to Balanchine's, The Nutcracker. read more