Sugarland is a bakery on Franklin Street adjacent to the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. Sugarland's motto is "Because Life Is Sweet."

Notoreity

Sugarland has been featured by MTV, Martha Stewart and Southern Living for their signature custom-made wedding cakes and birthday cakes. They have also been featured on the Food Network.

Offerings

Along with custom cake and cupcake orders, Sugarland offers 24 flavors of handmade gelato. Bakers make cupcakes daily in a variety of flavors, which rotate each month. Baked goods ranging from cookies to éclairs are sold at the counter. Sugarland offers a full menu of hot and cold espresso drinks. The store also distinguishes itself as "the only bakery in North Carolina with a full bar," offering beer, wine, and specialty martinis crafted with their gelato. On weekends, the store offers made-to-order beignets.

Beignets baked fresh at Sugarland.

Raleigh location

A second Sugarland store is located at 2031 Cameron Street in Raleigh, NC, in shopping center Cameron Village.

Events

Both Sugarland locations offer monthly "cake tastings" in-store to allow couples who are planning weddings a chance to try cake options and ask questions about ordering a wedding cake. Questions about tastings and ordering a cake can be directed to the store's contact page.