Some places feel like a local secret you cannot wait to share, and Shuga’s is one of them. Tucked along S Cascade Ave, this retro styled cafe serves a Brazilian shrimp soup that shows up bold, creamy, and deeply comforting. From the first spoonful, you get heat, citrus brightness, and a whisper of coconut that lingers. Come hungry, bring a friend, and let the warm buzz of the room pull you in.
Brazilian Shrimp Soup Experience
That first spoonful hits with silky coconut, bright lime, and slow building spice that warms your chest. Plump shrimp bob through a tomato kissed broth, while cilantro and a squeeze of citrus lift everything. You feel the cold Colorado air fall away as the steam fogs your glasses.
At Shuga’s, the soup arrives in a generous bowl with toasted bread for dipping. Each dunk pulls up a creamy sheen and a whisper of garlic, balanced by peppery heat. It is hearty without feeling heavy, the kind of comfort that makes conversation linger.
You taste layers that suggest long simmered aromatics and careful seasoning. The texture is lush, but never gloopy, letting the shrimp stay snappy and sweet. Order a second bowl to share, or keep it all to yourself and thank me later.
Shuga’s Retro Room Vibe
Walk in and you are greeted by warm wood, globe lights, and a hum of clinking glasses. Eclectic art tilts at playful angles, while the long bar anchors the room. It feels familiar on the first visit, like a favorite sweater that somehow fits perfectly…