Light On The Sugar Bakery Café

Stopped by this bakery and tried their Dubai chocolate style puff pastry ($5). The pastry was covered in chocolate and topped with pistachios, with a pistachio cream filling inside. At first, I thought it might be too sweet, but I was wrong. The cream filling had a smooth, soft texture and tasted amazing. On the side, I ordered the matcha milk tea ($5.50). The sweetness was spot on, but it was a little too milky for my taste, so I would give it a 4/5. The inside of the place was very cute, with about four or five booths where you can either dine in or bring your laptop to study. The service was quick and friendly. The girl who served the food and drink was calm and attentive, which made the visit even better. Overall, it was a really nice experience and worth checking out if you are in the area.

A must-try dessert spot in Orlando, Florida 🍰 My favorite puff flavors (10/10): 💜 Ube 🤎 Tiramisu (if you love coffee flavors, you’ll love this) 💚 Matcha - @GoerToEat

If you don’t like overly sweet desserts, this is the spot for you! 📍The Venue: We went on a Sunday at 6pm and there were few people. It’s a small and cute place with seating both inside and outside, suitable for small groups (3–4 people). The tables are small but charming, and all the treats looked delicious. 🍰What we ordered: My husband and I tried a slice of the Tiramisu Crepe Cake. It was great—soft and fresh—but I must admit it wasn’t as sweet as I had hoped. After checking out their website, I understood that this bakery focuses on lighter sweetness, so I can't really complain haha. 🙍🏼‍♀️The Service: Very friendly! You order at the counter and pick up your food when it's ready. 🚗 Parking: There’s plenty of parking available, which is always a plus. 💭 Final Thoughts: Even though I was craving something a bit sweeter, I still think it’s a great spot for sweet treats. I’d definitely come back!

My wife and I walked 0.5 miles from our Airbnb to the cool bakery with many coffee/tea options. The place was clean and had cool calming music in the background.

The cream puffs are perfect and the Oreo latte was dangerously tasty. Good for grab and go or to sit with a friend. The tables are small, not enough room to work on a laptop comfortably.

Disagreeing with the prior review. I’ve also had the Dalgona latte and it’s exactly what you would expect if you’ve ever tried making Dalgona at home. It’s very good. Pastries are just stellar. Beautiful to see with the eyes and so full of flavor. I like the unique aspect of things I have never tried. I took a leap at finally trying Dubai chocolate. Their cream puff was awesome! The Ube puff we shared was also one of my favorite choices. I’ve never tried Ube and I enjoyed it here for a first time. We shared several pastries. Zero complaints. Cute spot, not a lot of seating but always quiet when you go in. I’ve been served by two different employees and both were friendly and helpful with my questions. People feel entitled to a nice greeting or “enjoy”, “welcome in”. I don’t need it. As an introvert, I don’t mind realizing there are less outgoing employees at times. We can’t always be our best at work. For myself I can’t speak to service others complain about. I’ve been there twice. Both times were a pleasant experience and I recommended it to my family.

Light on the Sugar offers a great variety of treats! I tried the crème brûlée cream puff, and it was absolutely delicious! I loved how the sweetness wasn’t overpowering, as the name suggests. My friend got the tiger sugar coffee and really enjoyed it as well. The staff was friendly and patient, which made the experience even better. I loved my visit here and will definitely be coming back!

I got the Viet Shaken Coffee and Chocolate croissant. If you want a "regular" cup of drip coffee, like my boyfriend did, you'll have to order an Americano instead. Boyfriend didn't like the Americano when we visited this time, but he really likes the specialty beverages that Light on the Sugar is known for, like the tiramisu latte and the pistachio latte. We shared the warmed-up chocolate croissant, which was pretty good. The staff are friendly, if not a little quiet, and I admired that the barista was very accurate in her description of the sweetness of the Vietnamese coffee—she told me tends to err on the bitter side, and recommended ordering it "half sweet" if I wanted to subdue the bitter taste. I'm glad I took her suggestion; the coffee was perfectly sweetened for me. This is a good casual spot for drinks and pastries, although the location isn't the friendliest, so I prefer to bring the treats home to enjoy them.

Absolutely phenomenal experience at Light on the Sugar! The Matcha White Chocolate Cream Puff and Jasmine Lychee Cream Puff were delightful, with unique and balanced flavors that left me wanting more. The Creme Brulée Cream Puff was a perfect blend of crispy and creamy, making it a standout treat. To top it off, the Strawberry Nutella Crepe Roll was a heavenly combination of sweet and fruity, making every bite a delight. We've been to both the Winter Park and Jacksonville locations, and we frequent them both. We always buy several cream puffs to share with our friends. They have seasonal items, so I recommend checking back often to see what new flavors of cream puff or Matcha latte they have. The ambiance is cozy, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Highly recommend visiting for a sweet treat fix!

Good dessert yummy generous on thechocolate. First order from this company. Never tried that would know

Love the name of the bakery because if you grew up in an Asian household, then you know that that would be a compliment. I tried the ube cheesecake cream puff, and I can see why they are known for their cream puffs. The outside was nicely crunchy, and the inside was bursting with ube cream that was the perfect amount of sweetness. The price was reasonable for $4.95 because it is quite heavy to eat in one sitting and would be better shared. I also enjoyed the ube mousse (?) topping. The inside was bright and modern, and the staff were friendly.

Love the selection of desserts and drinks they offer here. I usually get their fruit tea and a macaron. Some of the desserts can be hit or miss for me on flavor. The presentation is always spot on though and they are also change out seasonally so there is something for anyone's taste and I always find something I like. Some of my favorites are the sakura macaron and the fruity pebble cream puff.

I will return to Light on the Sugar time and time again as their treats always rotate and every one is not only beautiful but also delicious. I have never ordered anything here that I did not absolutely love. My Favorites will always include the jasmine grapefruit tea which is always perfectly blended and so refreshing in the Florida hot sun and the earl grey tea crème puff. The staff here are always smiling and happy and quick! There is never a long wait once you get that order in. There is limited seating inside and a few tables outside if you want to enjoy them there but I usually take them home to enjoy. They sit well in the fridge but they are so good they never last more than 24 hours in there as we have eaten them all in my house! I will always come back to see what's new on the menu and look for my old favorites.

Super cute & aesthetic bakery/coffee shop. The desserts are to die for. The fruity drinks are refreshing while the coffee drinks are just so good. The staff is always great too. They are so patient and have great recommendation. I went most recently during cherry blossom season and they had SUCH cute little Shiba Inu macaroons.

Light on the Sugar is such a cute spot to get tasty treats. Their banana pudding is absolutely unbeatable. I love that there are pieces of banana in it and it's so fluffy and creamy. The container that it comes in is adorable and reusable. What I love about Light on the Sugar isn't just the incredible desserts, though. The whole vibe there is so aesthetically satisfying. The whole store is spotless and minimalistic.

Back again at light on the sugar! The level of sweetness is just perfect! Im a filipina and ube is one of our flavor trademarks and the ube dessert here is on point! Staff were friendly this time. the place is clean and cute! Good spot to chill with friends and fam.

Needed a quick pick me on this very rainy day while my kids were getting haircuts right next door. It's a simple lil coffee bakery shop with a few bakery and drink selections. I wanted to try a bakery item but the prices were a bit on the higher end so decided to pass. I got a vanilla latte instead for $4.50. It was ok but tasted more like coffee and less like a latte, imo. Maybe I need to try something else in the menu to get a better feel. Overall not bad if your looking for a quick pick me up.

So cute! This would be a great spot to meet someone professionally, calm atmosphere, very bright and welcoming. The people working have always been polite and helpful, I would recommend trying their Hojicha Latte, yum!

Nothing short of amazing! You have had nothing like it, the bakery is outstanding! The atmosphere is inviting and modern, comfortable seating, they play great music and staff is very helpful. Modern amenities at this Winter Park location. We got a Tiramisu float and a pistachio latte with our Thai cream puff pastry and a dark chocolate pistachio tart. I had to stop myself from buying everything! Take some time and go out of your way to have a decadent desert!

I've been coming to Light on the Sugar for almost 3 years and I absolutely love their menu! They've grown so much as a business in 3 years and are constantly renovating and bringing new ideas and items to their stores. They have a seasonal menu with teas and coffees. My favorite go to is a Tiger Sugar Latte, it has a great strong espresso and isn't very sugary. I recently tried their Berry Rose Latte and it was very delicious. Not very overpowering but had a slight sweetness to the latte. I would highly recommend trying it since it's more unique style latte which is harder to find at other coffee shops. Their desserts are great. They have various cream puffs, as well as mini cakes like tiramisu and macarons. Personally I prefer croissants which is located at their sister store Sugar Dough Bakehouse in Audobon Park. I highly recommend checking them out as well.

One of our favorite places to pick up desserts. Best cream puffs around. Light pata choux filled will lovely fluffy cream. Honestly I have tried almost all and I really can't say I have one favorite, they are all wonderful.

Finally made it over here for a pistachio latte! It's very cute and clean inside and the staff were very friendly and helpful when I asked about their latte recommendations. I chose the pistachio latte per their recommendation (I was going to get the cookies and cream) and it didn't disappoint. The coffee was so smooth and the pistachio wasn't overly sweet. Best pistachio latte I've had. I can't wait to come back and try the cookies and cream latte!

Went in for a pistachio latte but they informed me that there was milk powder in the mix. I was thankful for that tip! I ended up getting a rose latte and a macaron for my daughter. She loved it and the rose latte was decent. The staff was very sweet and friendly. The ube cheesecake was to die for, so I heard from the husband!! I can't wait to go back when I'm non-dairy and I eat all the treats!

Light on the Sugar is an adorable pastry shop with irresistibly cute and giftable pastries that don't compromise on taste. Despite their cuteness, the pastries are surprisingly not too sweet. The creme puffs, while appearing sweet, have a refreshing taste. The Sakura latte and Lychee Rose Lemonade are both photo-worthy and delicious. Additionally, their macarons make for great gifts as they're always changing the characters they make. We've been to both Orlando locations about 10 times now, and they NEVER disappoint. Their Orlando Ave location would be best to bring people to though as it has both indoor and outdoor seating as well as many outlets for charging your devices if you choose to study there.

This is not my first time in and it won't be my last. I ordered a four and two pack of cream puffs and I was suggested a Dalgona Latte. My favorite puff continues to be the ube especially because it is a flavor that you can't find everywhere. Don't be confused, the other cream puffs are still to die for cookies and cream, strawberry shortcake are as light at the name of the store suggests. It's like biting into a cloud. Now, the coffee was a first. I must say, I WILL BE RETURNING FOR THAT COFFEE. It was recommended by one of the kind baristas and she did not steer me wrong. THANK YOU. It is strong, flavorful and indulgent all at once. The lil' crispy caramel bits are a treat! Much very thanks guys!

I loved this place! The second you walk in it's so cute and aesthetic, there are so many cute pasteries to choose from. Looks very Parisian in their pastries and they taste just as good. The drinks are stunning and there are other goodies like bags and stickers for a decent price.

Out of this world!!! I am now in love with this little shop. I drove through the shopping plaza at the NW corner of Aloma and Howell Branch this afternoon to see what was new. I immediately spotted this shop and had to go in. Everything in their case looks amazing. I narrowed my choices to the crème brûlée puff and tiramisu cake. I rarely eat after-dinner desert, but had the puff this evening. It was so incredibly good. Delicious and light. Can't wait to try the tiramisu cake. Tomorrow. I tend to ask a lot of questions at new places and both the cashier and the lady filling the case were so gracious and un-annoyed. LOL! The pastries are made with real ingredients, like cream and butter, and taste like it. Although lower in sugar, they are not low calorie. Since I rarely keep sweets in the house, this is a great way to get my sweet fix. I am super sensitive to "sweet" (that means, although I love sweets, artificial sweeteners either taste too sweet and/or bitter, AND most sweets taste too sweet), so the fact that their items aren't overly sweet is PERFECT for me! I can actually taste something other than sugar! And the flavors are out of this world!! Note: Today (day after purchase) I had the tiramisu. It was just the right balance of cream, coffee, and lady fingers, with a nice hint of cocoa. Amazing flavors, again not too sweet, and another enjoyable treat. I want to try everything they make! (Both pastries - nothing soggy, too firm, "chewy," overly sweet, overly any other flavors, and no weird aftertaste you get from inferior pastries.)

I went on a Saturday around 1130, and it wasn't too busy. Plenty of seating options. I asked the staff for their recommendations and they said they were known for the cream puffs. Everything looked delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful. I had a tea and cream puff and both were good. The cup has a hole cover that comes in handy for taking your drink to go. The puff was good, but I wasn't blown away by it. I would like to try the other pastries. I like that it's not as sugary. Cream was very smooth inside. I opted for the jasmine tea with mango and it was refreshing. About $12 for the drink and puff.

I recently tried the lavender lychee drink, and it was a delightful blend of flavors. The floral notes of lavender beautifully complemented the sweet and slightly tangy lychee. The drink had a soothing aroma and a refreshing taste. It was a unique and enjoyable experience, perfect for a relaxing afternoon.

Forever having a Light in the Sugar craving!! My go to are the crème brûlée cream puff and strawberry cream puff. Personally you can never go wrong with those! I also love that they truly are light on the sugar.

Favorite spot for a dessert! Fresh ingredients and amazing coffee. Such a gorgeous setting. Workers always willing to answer about allergies!

One of the best bakeries in the area. Never disappoints. From light cream puffs, to airy crepe cakes and delicious varieties of teas, coffees and matcha drinks, they can satisfy any sweet tooth. Everything on the menu is perfectly balanced and truly light on the sugar content. Plus the team behind the counter always greats you with a smile.

I love the desserts here and it's one of my favorite places to get them. I particularly like their strawberry flavored goods since they're light and not overly sweet. They have a variety of beautiful pastries to choose from -- I've tried my fair share them and I've never disliked one so far! The staff are polite and I haven't had a bad encounter with them thus far. I highly recommend coming here if you're ever in the mood to try some good pastries!

I come here for the Ube cheesecake Biweekly ! I do not recommend the Ube crepe cheesecake. It is a little bland. But the regular Ube is really good! The staff is always very friendly and the vibe is good, and I've never seen an empty table

Light on the Sugar was founded by Qiu and his wife, Wen Pan who came to Florida from China and worked in the restaurant industry for several years before opening this, their first location in 2019 on Aloma Avenue. When designing their bakery, the couple took inspiration from their world travels. The name of the bakery is taken from the idea that in the Asian culture desserts are less sweet than their western counterparts. At Light on the Sugar they strive to create French pastries with Asian flavors like ube, matcha, taro, and black sesame. The flavor of the desserts are showcased beyond the sweetness of the sugar. The success of Light on the Sugar has allowed them to open a second larger location with patio dining in 2021 in Winter Park at 501 Orlando Ave and a sister bakery Sugardough Bakehouse also in 2021 in Audubon Park. I have wanted to visit Light on the Sugar ever since it was recommended to me by Rachel M. I finally got a chance while visiting my daughter who lives in Winter Park. The shop is small with only a few tables inside. You order your pastries, coffee, and fruit teas at the counter and they call you up when it is ready. Light on the Sugar is known for their creative flavors of cream puffs, crepe cakes, fruit tarts and macarons. They also offer seasonal selections and character macarons. Each pastry is like a miniature work of art. My daughter and I ordered the black forest Teddy Tart and the the Crème brûlée cream puff to eat in. My daughter got her lychee fruit tea right away but my coffee never came. I would have ordered the fruit tea too but they don't add boba which left me disappointed. We enjoyed both our pastries which were delicious and I also got two of the Totoro macarons to go. Despite the name light on the sugar everything was sweet enough for me. The hiccup came with the coffee, one to go and one to drink with my dessert. Instead they made both to go. Worse was when I was ready to leave and had to ask for my coffee again, they didn't believe me that I paid for two and had to hold up the line to go through the computer to see if I really paid as I said I had. It was embarrassing and I didn't like being made to feel that they thought I was trying to rip them for a free coffee. No communication between the person taking orders and the person making drinks! My order was around $35 for two desserts, two coffee, two macarons and a lychee fruit tea. For those kind of prices you expect better service.

Our favorite winter park bakery! I'm so happy to see the bakery scene expanding in the central Florida area especially bakeries like Light on the Sugar that are unique and a little upscale. Light on the sugar is really set apart in their offerings in that they put an Asian twist on their desserts and they're literally light on the sugar We've tried their banana cream pudding, carrot cake, creme puffs (my favorites are the strawberry puff and the cookies and cream puff!).

The baked goods here are my favorite! I love their cream puffs as well as their seasonal items. The creativity the items keeps bringing me back! Everything is made exactly like the name of the store, 'light on the sugar.'

Sister bakery to sugar dough, focusing more on pastries! I was so full from sugardough so I ended up eating them almost 2 days later and they were delicious and made me wonder what I missed out on not eating it that day. I got the ube cream puff, A++++ Also got the matcha layer cake, which after 2 days was a little chewy so not sure if that is fair. I still very enjoyed it. Wasn't overly sweet. Will be stopping by again if I ever make it to Orlando.

Light on the Sugar has just really taken the local bakery scene by storm. My mom owned a bakery locally and this is one of the few places she loves because of their high quality ingredients and deserts. I don't know what else to say other than try it!! There will be something here for you! The service is also always very kind and I love the decor. My favorite items to reccomend would be any of the cheesecakes, any of the crème puffs (but especially the crème brûlée one), and the crepe cakes. They also have delicious teas and lemonades so be sure to try those out too!!

Happy 4th birthday!! I've been a fan from the day they opened! I'm not a big sweets fan, but I will devour anything they bake here. Their name is spot on- not sweet but robust with flavor. They have seasonal flavors for sweets such as crepe cakes, creme puffs, & macarons. Their drinks also include seasonal items amongst their regular menu including taro, Sakura, & matcha lattes. Their fruit teas are bright & stuffed with real fruit. The drinks are made properly, quickly, artisanal, & yummy. There are multiple milk options, vegan options, & accommodations. I absolutely love the staff. Somehow they remember so many of us regulars so I feel like a family every time I visit. The store is small with seating inside & outside. It's very minimal & cozy. As long as it's not packed, there are no issues with managing a mobility device inside. Check out their socials for regular updates & special events!

One of the best places for cream puffs. This is the only business that I purchase cream puffs from. Their seasonal flavors are phenomenal. I recently tried their pandan cream puffs (they look like a little witches brew for Halloween season). My favorite seasonal flavor though has to be the carrot cake one. If they do not have either I will always choose the cheesecake one. The desserts here are great. They are decently priced and the interior designing is marvelous. I love studying here or grabbing a snack with a friend. The staff are super friendly and will explain all the dessert and have great suggestions. I have tried some drinks here but I do prefer their desserts more. They also have different themes for their macaroons every month. One thing I really like is that most of their utensils are biodegradable or wood if they have it. They try to be sustainable with their packaging and utensils except for their drinks. This location is bigger compared to their other one and tends to have more desserts.

Very friendly service. Ambiance was chill. Clean restroom. Baby was happy and enjoying our Ube cheesecake while the parents enjoyed our coffees. Nice seating area to enjoy our desserts. Lots of choices.

My go to spot ! Love the pastries . Service is always nice. I recommend ube and matcha cream puffs. Also very cute inside. Wish there was more seating .

Love love everything from Light on the sugar specially the ube desserts since they aren't easy to find. The une latte is also sooo good. The service is always attentive and timely. This location has a few tables and seating outside it is cute and simple.

The location on Aloma is pretty small, but very cute and clean inside. The employees were kind and quick with orders. The mango tea with jasmine was absolutely delicious! The pastries are beautifully made and smell great. However, the taste of the pastries was only okay. I personally wouldn't get the pastries again if I went here, only the drinks. Just wasn't impressed with the flavor of the desserts. At a couple of points, the line got super long, but seemed to move very quickly/efficiently.

KUDOS and thank you so much to the staff for the superior quality customer service! This was the first time I've ever been to this location and I was throughly impressed! There were so many choices of cream puffs to choose from. My friend and I decided to order the Lunar New Year strawberry and red bean matcha cream puff pastries. These homemade delights were baked and made to perfection. They also very light and just enough sweetness! I also paired it with a Mousse Tea Hojicha Flavor! I highly recommend all to come experience Light on the Sugar here in Winter Park!

I've heard rave reviews about this place and finally got to stop by to check it out. It's a small little place but man oh man are the desserts pretty! Everything looked so good but I decided to try a cream puff since I heard they were out of this world. I got the holiday mocha peppermint cream puff and let me just say...the reviews were not wrong! First of all it was huge, certainly the largest cream puff I've ever had. Second, the cream inside was absolute perfection. Can't wait to come back to try some more desserts!

My wife suggested we go here. Apparently, and unknown to me, she had already been here before. We arrived and it's a very small bakery/drink place, but has a great selection of baked goods and drinks. I got the sakura latte, which was really delicious. My only nitpick, as I'm not a fancy drink person, is that I wasn't sure if I should have mixed the drink up after receiving it. It was good either way (not mixed and then mixed). My wife got a strawberry puff (something along those lines) and she said it was so delicious. She also loves the pistachio thing they have. I don't know the name of it though. They had VERY cute macarons decorated like Totoro and the Catbus. I don't think I'd ever be able to buy one, because I'd never want to eat it. Overall, good place. Go check them out!

Dessert Date Certified! LOS has done it right with the clean & crisp minimalist decor! Such a cute spot for a coffee date with the girls or your significant other. Not only are the handmade desserts carefully curated but they taste as good as they look! They also offer lattes and are helpful with recommendations: the almond milk matcha latte paired perfectly with the desserts. They offer a box of 4 desserts and we got the Ferrero Rocher, Guava, Strawberries&Cream, and the seasonal Blueberry Cheesecake Cream Puff flavors. The BBC cream puff was the most unique flavor I've tried with a tartness to the berry cream and the cream cheese added a savory aspect. The strawberries and cream puff was refreshingly light and the cream not too sweet. The Dark Chocolate Pistachio Tart was also amazing with a nice crunch. All of these desserts had all the right amount of sweetness, and I can't wait to return and try their gorgeous macaroons! Thanks for the experience.

The service is excellent and the pastries and coffee are delicious! I came in tonight cause it was on the way out to head to horror nights from my air bnb and I'm so happy I did. Not only was the entire staff super nice and helpful with their recommendations but they even gave me a couple bandaids to patch up my cuts I will definitely be back any time I'm in Orlando!

Although this was back in December, I feel it is still totally worth sharing. I had the dark cheery chocolate tart and when I tell you that you need to run not walk to Light on the Sugar, I mean it. This treat was so sweet and rich. It had the perfect amount of sweetness from the fruit and the richness and creaminess from the chocolate!

YUM! Got an assortment of pastries for a birthday and they were both beautiful and delicious. We got: lemon tart, chocolate pistachio tart, creme brulee cream puff, strawberry cream puff, and lychee raspberry macaron. They were all really fantastic and everybody loved them.

Amazing staff, they recommended a delicious ube cheesecake and ube puff! The mango pastry in the picture was very tasty but the bottom crust was chilled so kind of hard to cut/bite. But other than that it was an adorable lil place with much to offer! Will be back to try some more! :)

Light on the Sugar is my all time favorite bakery and I will happily drive well out of my way to pick up some of these cream puffs. They have the perfect amount of sugar for me (someone who loves a light dessert but doesn't like them to be sickly sweet). The seasonal carrot cake one was delicious without being overpowering and rich like actual carrot cake. I love how they rotate out a few different flavors. The drinks are also really yummy too - I find them a bit sweeter than the pastries. Their cheese foam is drool worthy. I am so happy to hear they are expanding with a new location in Jax. I am begging on my knees for a location in Tampa!

The price per dessert is a little high compared to most, but sometimes you have to treat yo'self. My daughter and I decided to do a daddy daughter dessert date. We both enjoyed all 3 as we split them. The star in my eyes was the hazelnut cream puff. Wow, it was a unique treat that most places don't even offer. My daughter loves all the food network baking shows, so she played judge for each of them. Cream puff wins, she gave strawberry shortcake the silver, and the cherry chocolate tart got bronze. But don't think any were bad. She enjoyed each of them and ate to her hearts desire. So if you are looking to enjoy a simple and great experience. Treat yo'self to a treat from Light on the Sugar.

The sweets and drinks are always amazing. The location in Winter Park has changed a lot since the beginning but it's still really nice. Kind of brutalist with a natural touch aesthetic. I always enjoy the fact that they carry oat milk. I heard from the workers that the other locations are doing well. Keep up the good work.

I had the crème brûlée cream puff and the ube cheesecake puff in my prior visit. I love trying new bakeries but I am afraid this is the best one I will ever experience. 11/10 on both.

I have ordered twice from here- Chinese new year and harvest moon. Delicious and appealing. This place is nice to sit and enjoy the service they provide.