A cake, a card and a gift.

Part of what makes Big Sugar Bakeshop so distinctive is the amazing mix of dessert items and unique gifts available at the store.

Both of us live in this neighborhood, raise kids in it and work in it. We know there's often not a lot of time in a day to accomplish the seemingly thousands of tasks that need to get done. To that end, we wanted to create a shop that not only had the best baked items in town, but also offered one-stop shopping convenience for harried stay-at home parents and pressed-for-time working people. How could we help? Our friend Sara, mother of three, knew the problem: The running-around takes me more time than the shopping. And the solution: I need a place where I can make one stop and get a cake, a card and a gift.

That's Big Sugar Bakeshop. We're located on a lovely stretch of Ventura Boulevard which caters to pedestrians and commuters alike. With one stop, you (and your family -- please bring your kids, your kids' strollers and your kids' friends. We're family-friendly despite the shiny glass bakery cases and luxury merchandise!) you can pick up not only the birthday cake, candles and card, but a lovely gift as well.

Pressed for time before a big dinner party? Drop in and we'll help you choose just the right dessert for your special occasion. Need a really appealing icebreaker for a challenging business meeting? Let us put together one of our stellar breakfast boxes or cookie jars to get the business ball rolling. And, while you're here, why not pick up a bag of fresh lemon shortbread and maybe a nice tea set for yourself. Really, who deserves it more?


By the way, all the cool merchandise we have at the store didn't get here by accident. The beautiful imported platters, gorgeous stationery and one-of-a-kind vintage finds are the work of our talented friend and merchandise manager Lizzie. She's got a good eye, really good, so when you're next in the store and you need a lovely hostess gift or anniversary present, feel free to ask for some guidance. I'm sure she'll know just the right gift to go with that cake and card.