The food was great but it could be better . I thought it was going to be crunchy but was instead soft . The raspberry was good , the chocolate was very strong . read more

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Chocolate Raspberry Tart , Mango Madness , Croissant 2.0 - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

These sweet treats are soooo appealing and I love that some of their taste can back up their appearance. Pretty pricey but I got Musa, the orange, and the peach. The peach was by far my favorite. It had peaches inside and was flavorful with its complimenting peach filling. The banana chocolate (Musa) got a bit bland to eat as it was pure chocolate mousse with a hint of some banana filling. The orange was good. The place was small but so cute. Parking was easy - iirc, there's free parking next door for a certain amount of time. Line was long when I got there around 5/6pm on a Sunday. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTD1hKb3F/ read more

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The displays were full, but honestly I've seen better for the price. The mango was my favorite out of everything I got. The lemon wasn't bad either. The creme brûlée could have been way better, tasted bland and the top didn't have any crunch. You can tell it wasn't that great because when I went to go throw my trash away, someone else threw a whole raspberry one in the trash. Looked like they only took a bite of it. read more

This was our first visit to Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies. We were in Los Angeles and decided to stop by after seeing so many great videos showcasing their beautiful desserts. They have an amazing selection of fruit desserts that are almost too pretty to eat! They also offer other desserts and cakes, so there are plenty of options to choose from. One fun feature is the small window where you can watch the bakers making the desserts, which was interesting to see. There are a few tables inside and a few outside, but seating is limited, so keep that in mind if you're planning to sit and enjoy your dessert there. The staff was friendly and helpful. They took the time to explain the different desserts and helped us decide what to try. The desserts we chose were really good, and I'm glad we stopped in. Overall, it was a fun experience and definitely worth checking out if you're in Los Angeles and looking for something unique and beautiful! read more

The kid wanted to try this place out. He had been seeing posts and ads on his IG timeline. So we jumped in the ride and took the trip into L.A. to see what this place was about. Picked up 2 crème brûlée, rose raspberry and a mango madness. The crème brûlée was creamy, heavy vanilla and a crunchy burnt caramel top. Very delicious. Had a quick taste of CJ's rose raspberry, filled with a rich mild sweet chocolate mousse with raspberry filling. And the mango madness had a vanilla custard cream with bits of mango jelly and pieces inside. Also not too sweet. Place is pricey, but a nice treat to treat a sweet tooth craving. The service was friendly and helpful in explaining each item. This location was very upscale looking and hip. Small inside seating with more chairs outside. A great little location to visit. read more

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I'm sorry it's just a viral trap. Everything tastes, horrible, and expensive. Waste of money and time read more

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Aurora is a kitschy little dessert spot in a LA. They make fun giant desserts in the shape of different fruits. We got the strawberry which is pretty big and cost $25. It has a thin hardshell white chocolate exterior with a shortcake snd strawberry jelly filling. It serves several people but it's hard to cut up and ends up making a mess. It is tasty though so I would recommend this to someone who wants an unconventional dessert for a wow factor. read more

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One of the many spots selling the viral fruit dessert cakes, but unfortunately, the worst of the bunch. My group came on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy. We ordered a mango and pistachio, and both were extremely underwhelming. The white chocolate shell was floppy (no crunch) and the mango filling tasted like canned mangos. The pistachio was had a stale filling with weak flavor. Prior to this spot, my group had tried Artelice Patisserie (10/10, our favorite spot!) and Tu Cha (7/10, not bad but wouldn't go again). We had high expectations for Aurora, but their cakes were 10 times worse at a higher price point. Honestly, my group was shocked at how bad it was. If you are looking to try these viral cakes and want the best experience, go to Artelice Patisserie. Not only is it $3 or $4 cheaper per cake, it is worlds apart! read more

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Very cute desserts but not worth $25!!! If you've seen the influencer eating these desserts and making the fruits seem so delicious--- meh I asked the person working which one was the least sweetest and he recommended the slice of cakes. We got a banana, a croissant and a slice of apricot cake. The best one was the banana ($15) Apricot cake ($15) was pretty good, not overly sweet. The croissant ($11) was right on the borderline of bland and meh. Lol! I will not pay 25 dollars for a Raspberry white chocolate filled with cream. My oldest daughter wanted to try this place. We came, we experienced the deserts. We left. By the way- parking is a b@*ch! I parked across the street, in the back of the pet shop. The street signs are so confusing! Thank you! read more

I ordered a whole cake for delivery, and while it was smaller than I expected, I was pleasantly surprised by the taste. It wasn't overly sweet, which I really appreciated, and it looked beautiful. It's the perfect cake to give as a gift or bring to a special occasion. Overall, I was happy with my order and would definitely consider ordering again. read more

I tried their raspberry macaroon and the mango dessert while both were vibrant and full of flavor, I found them hard to justify at their current price point. The guy taking our order was polite and had a nice sense of humor. It's a cute spot with good service, but I might think twice about the price before returning just for the treats. read more

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We stopped here on our way back to San Francisco because my daughter and sister-in-law had been begging to try the fruit cake dessert. At first, I said no because of the traffic, but my daughter kept saying, "Please, Mommy, I really want to try it," so we decided to stop. The pastries looked beautiful, and the shop itself was very nice. My daughter was so excited to try the cake. However, after only a few bites, about 10-15 minutes later, she told me she wasn't feeling well and felt like she was going to throw up. The same thing happened to my sister-in-law, who had also eaten the cake. We had to stop at a gas station, and both of them ended up vomiting shortly after eating it. Because of this experience, I cannot recommend this place. I also noticed that the fruit on the dessert looked like it was already melting or becoming soft when it was served to us. This photo was taken almost immediately after we received it and sat down at our table. I'm not sure if that's normal, but it made me wonder whether the display case or refrigeration was cold enough to keep the desserts fresh. This was our experience, and unfortunately, it was not a good one. read more

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Good treats. The sleepy bear is lavender with earl grey notes very good! We tried a few others but they were so good couldnt take a pic! Deff pricey so be warned! read more

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We came here to try out the viral fruit shaped desserts, however they didn't have any when we came we ended up getting a spread of different desserts to try. Honestly, they were okay. Nothing too special for how pricy they were. The inside is extremely small, only 2 small tables. The service however, outstanding. The staff was SO friendly & offered suggestions! Parking can be tricky depending what day/time you come. I don't think we would come back as we didn't enjoy the deserts as much as we hoped to, however the staff there truly were amazing! read more

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Unfortunately, I think this place is overhyped, or at least it's not worth the prices they charge. I spent almost $100 on 5 desserts, and here's the breakdown, including from some of the desserts my friends got: Strawberry - 7/10 - some lemon juice would have brought it up to an 8, as it was very one note Date - 6/10 Orange - 7/10 - it started as an 8, until you get to the very center. The very center tasted like they blended the peel and water together and froze it, because it was pretty bitter. Croissant - 7/10 Mango - 6/10 - you can barely taste the mango Pineapple (not pictured) - 8/10 Service was great, and it has a dark cozy ambience if that's your thing, but overall, it was a nice one and done. read more

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I have done a review on this place before and it was a good one. The price was spot on with the portions. Know, the prices went UP and the portions went DOWN. Literally my half the size but the prices went up. I went yesterday with my kiddos and I was in shock and disbelief to see how smaller the portions are. They literally are half the size as I used to remember, but the prices were higher. Don't get me wrong. The pastries are delicious, but not at that price definitely not at that price not worth it at least for me. read more

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I keep coming back here cause the deserts are not too sweet and the aesthetic of them is creative and unique. It's definitely on the pricier side but my favorite lately is the lavender lullaby bear! The only critique I've found is that the orange shaped desert tasted like a warhead. I feel like all of their deserts are well balanced so for this one to lack the refinement I was expecting was surprising. My friend and I couldn't even finish the orange one cause it just tasted super sour our mouths puckering for the entire bite. Seating is limited so I just eat it back home or in the car. Overall a great desert spot just beware of the orange! read more

The pastries where not good at all and the bread that the croissant has tasted so old :( , I've tried some in other places but I was disappointed with this one :/ read more

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Aurora has the most beautiful desserts in LA. They are also delicious and not too sweet. My favorites are the Mango Madness and Passion Fashion Cake. The staff were super friendly and offer suggestions if you're not sure what to order. Ambiance is cozy and hip. Parking on the street is metered only. Highly recommended! read more

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Street parking only for this shop. I came here on a weekend afternoon and circled a couple times before finding a parking spot around the corner. The shop is small and inside had dark decor. There's a glass case where all the pastries were displayed. They all looked too nice to eat. There was outside seating which is where I ended up enjoying the pastries. I got the tangerine, the lavender bear, and the mango. I thought I was getting cake covered in flavored chocolate. But each item was filled with fruit gelee, ice cream, tart or cake, and whipped cream. Each one had a satisfyingly good coat of chocolate to crack open. The mango was the best. The mango flavor really stood out and the different textures worked well together. The lavender bear was good but the lavender flavor was over powering. Only get it if you can stand floral scents. Service was fast and people were friendly. I would come back to try the many other designs read more

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I stumbled upon this place as I was shopping just down the block and was looking for a quick afternoon dessert. Besides being Instagram photo-worthy, the desserts I had were quite good. I tried the popular Mango Madness and I can definitely see why this is so popular. The outer chocolate shell is so thin that it does not overpower the taste of the mango mouse inside. This was a perfectly balanced dessert. I also had the Passion Fashion cake which was light, fluffy and had the tartness of the passion fruit come through. I took a start off my experience because I asked for these as dine-in and I heard my server tell the staff the same. However, they still packaged this up for takeout so I had no plate to eat these at the table. read more

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Wanted to stop by Tu Cha this weekend, but, it wasn't open until 12. So, decided to give Aurora a try and they did not disappoint. The bakery is located on S. La Brea avenue. It is street parking only. We didn't find any trouble finding parking as we arrived around 11 am. There is seating inside and outside the restaurant. Upon walking in, the bakery is very classy. Their display of desserts is impeccable and absolutely stunning. Prices for their pastries are listed above the counter and staff were super friendly and helpful. We purchased the strawberry ($25), Mango ($15), and Dubai pistachio ($16) pastries. Each dessert had a little bit of cake, mousse, and filling and each dessert covered in chocolate. The mango was my favorite! The strawberry was tasty as well, but, there was too much mousse in my opinion. The cake layer was minimal in comparison to how big the dessert was. It was about the size of my hand (30 year old adult). My daughter loved the Dubai pistachio one. It just wasn't my favorite. Great place to try if you're in the area. read more

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Im so glad this place is 30 minutes from my house because if it was closer I would be camping out daily! The se dessert are executed amazingly with technique and flavor. The flavors used in these desserts really complement each other with a nice balance. Some of the larger desserts can last you up to 3 days! read more

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Aurora exceeded expectations in both presentation and flavor. Each dessert felt like a piece of art. The raspberry shaped mousse and mango dessert were visually stunning and incredibly well executed. The mousse in every piece was flawless: light, silky, and consistent in quality. The chocolate pastry was rich with a smooth finish, and nothing felt overly sweet. It is definitely a bit pricey, but the craftsmanship and overall experience justify it. This is one of those places where every item impresses. Service was good can't complain. read more

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While the creativity is excellent, unfortunately I'd say the taste on the strawberry was just ok, I'd say the overall size it rather large for it being a lot of cream. I feel that if they shrunk the size of the strawberry it would make for a better dessert overall and they couldn't need to change anything else. The coffee bean was extremely overpowering for me and I usually like coffee flavors desserts - however my husband loved this one so go at your own discretion. The eclair was also just ok in my opinion the pate a choux was a bit waxy. The blueberry macron didn't really taste like blueberry, just like sugar but it was cute because of the color. Unfortunately I feel it's more of a instagram post than a memorable meal. read more

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I tried an assortment of their desserts but my favorite was the banana one! The inside was creamy with a nice chocolate mousse, thin layer of chocolate cake, and a nice banana puree covered in a layer of banana flavored chocolate! This place is popular for good reason! They tend to sell out towards the end of the day so go early if you want a specific dessert but the line moves quickly! read more

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This review is only based on the popular "Orangimum" dessert that my colleague brought me from this bakery. Location This pastry shop is located on La Brea Ave, at the southwest corner of W 2nd Street and La Brea Ave -- literally right next to Valvoline (the oil change place). I've heard about this spot many times over the past year -- people always mention how pretty and delicious their cakes are -- but I never had the chance to stop by and try it myself. My colleague gave me one of their signature "Orangimum" dessert cake, and it was delicious! Not too sweet, with just the right hint of orange flavor. I'll definitely visit in person to try more of their cakes when I get the chance. Thank you for creating such a beautiful and tasty dessert! read more

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On the way into SD for my bf and my 2 year anniversary we stopped by Aurora Bakery! It's just as beautiful as described. The aesthetic is very elegant and the service is quick. I went once on the way into SD and once one the way back home from SD, I highly recommend this beautiful pastry shop if you love delicate or rich sweets. Out of all of the pastries I ordered; my favorite is the chocolate raspberry & Napoleon (: read more

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This was a place that my friends wanted to try out. I guess it's big on social media. I had never heard of it, so after they told me we were going to go, I started doing research and, of course checking out Yelp reviews. Everything looks so beautiful, definitely a work of art. I had my eye on the Lavendar Mine; I love anything lavender. My friends have been there previously and they stood in a long line by the time they made it up there, there was nothing available. So we made sure to get here earlier. There was a line of maybe six people ahead of us. So not bad, and they had a lot to choose from. It's cool to watch them in the window making the items, so time seemed to go pretty quickly . I went ahead and got what I had planned, plus I got a 12 pack of macaroons to take home. In our group, quite a lot was bought between everybody. We were able to snag a table out front, very limited seating. The lavender Mine was delicious: light and airy, and the lavender was not overbearing. It was heavenly. I got to try a bite of everybody else's items, I did like mine the best. This is definitely a one-and- done for me. It was a neat experience, but I don't necessarily need to go back. The guys working behind the counter were overwhelmed. It didn't seem like they had a good system going. The guy helping at the counter would put things on a nice tray and set it in the counter behind him. There were two guys behind there to put things in the boxes and arrange them beautifully. They didn't have enough boxes made, and I could tell they were completely overwhelmed. I'm not sure if everybody was new or what the situation was, definitely needed to be organized better. * My advice is to bring a cooler if you are going a longer distance. We had a long day ahead of us, so we brought a cooler that plugs in in the back kept things nice for the day 7/28/25 read more

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Fun to try & eat. These remind me of an expensive Whole Foods dessert, I don't know why but it gives me Whole Foods vibes. Came here on a Sunday afternoon, the banana, orange & giant raspberry was sold out already. Opted to the macaron with raspberries (favorite), the mango, lemon & hazelnut. I love how they have some type of fruit inside of them that's nice & cold. I enjoyed the fruity flavors combined with the fresh cream & chocolate. The hazelnut one was a no for me, it was wayyyyyy too sweet & I felt like it was missing a crunchy texture inside. Overall, fun to try. read more

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A few friends and I decided to check out Aurora after seeing tons of reviews and videos all over social media. The desserts looked incredible online, so we were pretty excited to try it out. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. For starters, the selection was surprisingly limited. I was expecting more variety, especially given how popular the place seems online. The shop itself is cute but really small. They do offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which was convenient. The biggest letdown for me was the pricing. $12 for a lemon dessert and $15 for a mango one felt outrageous, especially considering how underwhelming the presentation was. The fruit-shaped desserts weren't very well-formed either. I've had similar ones in a dessert shop in New York that were much more detailed, realistic, and honestly tasted better too. This just didn't compare. As for the service, there's not much to say. It was quick and efficient. We didn't have to wait in line, ordered right away, paid, and found a place to sit. Would I go back? Probably not. It felt like a one-and-done kind of place. The desserts weren't bad, but they weren't nearly as good as I expected and certainly not worth $12-15 for such small portions. The flavors were fine, but weren't lacking in flavor in my opinion. read more

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Our teens made us stop here on our way down to San Diego because of the viral TikTok fruit pastries. There was metered street parking we grabbed and it's easy to find. The employees were super welcoming and the spot is really cute and clean. We ordered the raspberry and mango fruit pastries and a pistachio pastry the employee recommended that she liked. They are pricey and I think it was like $60 or so. The pastries were really good and filled with fruit and mousse and not too sweet. Very delicate. We all enjoyed them and glad we got to stop in! read more

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This was another spot we tried for the viral Tiktok desserts. We did come when they were about to close so we couldn't really experience the ambience of the place. I will say one thing I remembered was the packaging. Here was way better. They put the desserts in a container that was able to temperature controller so I did appreciate that packaging for this particular location. taste wise I can't remember how all of them tasted because they were mostly similar to me but again if you're curious, I would definitely try a couple of different spots just to see which one you like better but again they're colorful. They're Pretty and I think they're worth trying if you're in the area. read more

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Great dessert shop. No business parking but there's a good amount of street parking. The line gets long. However the staff does a good job being efficient and keeping the line going. They do sell out of pastries so be sure to go early if you're looking to get specific ones. All the pastries I ordered tasted incredible. Not overly sweet and very creatively done. Highly recommend. There are some tables but since it can get crowded, plan on a to go order just in case. read more

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Tried the orange & mango and it was really good, not overly sweet, and you can clearly taste both flavors without one overpowering the other. The mango pieces inside were a nice touch and made it feel extra fresh. Light, smooth, and definitely a go-to flavor for me. read more

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Unrealistic. Prices. Too pricey. They have charged me 6$ for coffee. And its ready packets I mean. Yes the desserts tasted good but not for that much !! read more

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Definitely hyped-- worth trying once, especially since the service was so friendly! The little entrement recreations are not as realistic as some but still cute. I tried 3 (the banana, coffee bean, and the cacao bean), and they are mostly cream of some sort covered with a chocolate shell. The coffee was definitely tasty for a coffee lover, and not overpoweringly so. While the cacao bean was full of thick, creamy, ganache and cream, it was a little one dimensional for me but still delivered on its promise of chocolate. The banana was definitely a lot of chocolate shell, the Biscoff flavor wasn't very pronounced, and I only took a few bites of that one. The almond "croissant" was a let down since it's more of a cake than a croissant as advertised (tasty, just was craving and expecting an actual croissant). There are two small tables and some bar stools for indoor seating, otherwise there are a few covered tables right in front of the store. Parking is metered street parking, but it was plentiful on a weekday afternoon. Worth checking out and fun to try! read more

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Took my son to try out the pastries. Definitely worth the 40 minute drive! The Raspberry was huge lol it was so good. The Banana was also really good, that was my son's favorite. We're definitely planning on going back to try the other pastries. Staff was polite, overall good vibes. read more

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Thoroughly impressed with the delectable delicacies from this place! I've finally found a dessert place that will completely satisfy everything I crave in a dessert!!! If you like creamy, mousse'y desserts, then this is the place! If you don't like rich desserts, turn away now. The outer chocolate shells of each dessert is thin enough to crack through and enjoy! The creamy surprise inside is delicious. Between the 3 different flavors my family and I devoured, we seemed to enjoy the Mango Madness best. So much so, we ordered a third (total of 5 desserts between the 4 of us). I think the tartness in the mango madness offered a perfect balance to the sweetness the creamy mousse added. But, I will add that they're all pretty rich and ordering 5 for just the four of us was too much. The next time we visit this place (which we WILL!) I'd probably have to share the Rosé Razzleberry with my husband while my kids can each have their own Mango Madness. read more

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Aurora Shimmering Delicacies was a great experience. The line wasn't too long, and I was able to get the items I had been eyeing! One fun thing I didn't realize at first is that they rotate their iconic cakes every hour. I had already finished the mousse, which had a creamy banana flavor with fresh banana, and the chocolate cherry cake when I walked past the store again and spotted their iconic orange cake--I had to get it. I ended up grabbing that along with the mango cake, which ended up being my favorite. The ambiance was very nice and eloquent. All the cakes were incredibly creamy and balanced--not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. I would definitely go here again. The price was absolutely worth it for the quality and presentation of the cakes, and I'm so glad I got to try it. read more

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