Sugar Cubed

When I arrived at Sugar Cubed early on one crisp and cold morning, bleary-​eyed and coffee-​less, I was still too sleepy to make any breakfast decisions. Instead, I mumbled, «What do you recommend?» The owner/​baker/​host indicated that some bacon something-​something quiches had just been pulled out of the oven, I held my hand up. I’d heard enough. «You had me at bacon,» I whispered.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it is said, and if it’s that serious, surely I must also add some dessert. I gestured towards a display of confections and inquired about the muffins. My host said they were cappuccino muffins, and I figured I’d kill two culinary-​indulgence birds with one stone and satiate both my caffeine and sugar cravings in one delicious swoop.
For good measure, I added a plain black coffee, as I enjoy the juxtaposition of the bittersweet. I also noticed that the owners keep the coffee warm in air-​pots. I’m a serious coffee drinker – as serious as someone can get about a beverage – one must have priorities. So while I’m no coffee expert, I am a thinker, and I think that letting coffee sit on a burner for hours makes it taste bitter and flat, and I appreciate the air-​pots.
About the food: First of all, it was served on real plates. Mother Earth thanks you, Sugar Cubed, and so do I, ’cause I like my breakfast on an actual plate. My quiche was warm and delicate: the crust was made of puff pastry, I believe. Either that or gossamer angel wings, I can’t be certain. The custard filling was also light and airy yet folded with delicious, delicious bacon. My muffin was almost like a little cake, but silkier and fluffier. And caffeine-ier.The coffee was wonderful: smooth but robust, it needed no additional cream or sugar.
The atmosphere of this place is also a good reason to stop by. The kitchen is open, and it’s memorizing to watch the bakery-​artists at work. The walls are adorned with work from local artists, and a few pieces are available for sale. I’m pretty sure I heard a Björk song playing at one point, but I’m not exactly cool enough to know.
In summary, this place of artistry, where the food is the artwork. Delicious, delicious artwork.

I tried the muffins when I visited. The chocolate was a bite of heaven! Very moist & delicious! I also tried the watermelon tea-​quite refreshing. Staff was friendly & accommodating.

I don’t know exactly what he puts in that chocolate cupcake, but it is beyond delicious. Moist, rich, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. This is a small café and bakery in the Village of the Arts. They are also at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Bradenton on Saturdays. I’ve only had the chocolate items (no need to go further when you’ve found a proven winner!), but the other treats look pretty tasty. This owner does a lot of catering off site so occasionally the hours may not be as advertised. Worth a visit if you are in the area.