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 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

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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 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

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - I can't believe how small the portions have gotten before they used to be way bigger - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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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

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Strawberry, coffee bean, eclair, blueberry macron. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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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

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Passion Fashion Cake and Mango Madness - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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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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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

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Raspberry & Banana - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Orangimum & Mango Madness - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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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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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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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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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

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Mousa, Miss Cherry - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Decent dessert cafe. I visited Aurora with my friend a few weeks ago. Like many people, we were intrigued by seeing it on social media. However, I'll save you some time. Don't order the gigantic orange dessert, which is glorified cool whip. Instead, opt for the smaller desserts, which are very delicious. I ordered the tiramisu coffee bean and my friend ordered the lavender cake. These were perfect afternoon tea or after dinner treats. I will be back to try the mini fruits, especially the banana and mango! read more

I keep seeing this cute dessert sh! on tiktok so I craved it one day and this look good. I MEANNN its definitely alright. The pastries are good but I think the taste might be a little lacking. The parking situation weird af and we barely got a spot on the street in front. The way the store is located is weird too and doesnt seem that inviting (?). Overall though it didn't taste terrible but I dont think I'd come back. Pastries seems to be a bit overpriced but I'm willing to pay if its good. FOOD: Orange Custard Dessert - $25 (2.5/5) The FAMOUS orange. Its a giant orange. Weird taste and texture. Too expensive for what it is. Its a whole lot of cream (?). Chocolate exterior and inside theres some tangy orange thing. Cant say I enjoyed eating it but it is a very unique dessert. No way anybody can finish in one sitting. Also how does one eat this. Eclair - $11.90 (3.7/5) Eclair looked good but texture and taste was weird. The chocolate was like not creamy and cake just kind of broke off in my mouth. It looks cute and yummy tho. Would not recommend. Raspberry Chocolate Tart - ~$10 (5/5) OK this one was actually really good. The taste was amazing, the way the tartness of the raspberrys contrasted the chocolate and the mousee. SO GOOD. I devoured the entire thing. I recommend geting this. Bon bons: the bonbons were really good too. Also. The servers seem to hate us read more

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Orange Custard Dessert ($25) Raspberry Chocolate Tart ($10) Eclair ($11.90) - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came by to grab some desserts with some friends. We've been meaning to try this place for some time and finally was in the area. We each picked a dessert and we shared all of them. We got the lemon, pistachio, banana, mango, and orange. The larger pieces were $25 each, and the smaller pieces were $15 each. Overall a lot more pricey than I thought, but since we had come all this way, we had to try the trendy desserts. There wasn't a lot of parking, which was mostly street or in the back neighborhoods. When we got there, we did not have to wait super long, which is nice and got to browse. There were many dessert options like these and the Bon Bons but we went with the realistic fruits. These are my personal ratings. Banana -- 9.1/10 -- I really like this one because it was very realistic looking and inside there was banana purée and cake. The chocolate and banana flavor go very well together and I really like this one. Mango -- 9/10 -- this one just came out so it was super fresh when we had to pick it. It was really tasty and I like the mango flavor. Orange -- 8.5/10 -- of all of the larger fruit we went with the orange because it was the most realistic looking and had a very pretty shape. The other big ones they had were a strawberry and a raspberry, but it wasn't as appealing as orange. They did tell us to wait about 30 to 40 minutes for this dessert to thaw before eating it. While we did eat it in store, it was about 20-ish minutes of thawing before we ate it so the middle was still a bit frozen. Overall is still very tasty and had many layers to it. Lemon -- 8/10 -- this one was also really good, if you like lemon or sour this one is for you. Pistachio-- 7/10 -- while this dessert was different from the others. It did look really tasty at first. Overall, I thought the flavor was kind of muted so that's why it wasn't my favorite but still good if you like pistachio. Overall, not bad, the staff were friendly and the ambience was cute. Inside seating is minimal and outside seating is right next to the road so it's not the most comfortable to eat, but I saw a lot of people taking to go as well. We decided to eat there because we felt that it was the freshest and didn't want to break in the car ride home. Also there's one bathroom. read more

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This place was a major letdown. I tried a few things on the menu, but unfortunately, nothing was good. I get that it's viral online, but there's another spot that's actually tasty, this just wasn't it. I ended up wasting $100 after taking one bite of each item. On the bright side, the staff was very friendly. Sorry! read more

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This bakery is definitely beautiful and very hyped, but unfortunately the flavor and texture don't match the presentation. I tried their strawberry tart, and while the dough itself was quite good, the filling was extremely disappointing. Instead of a light custard, the cream tasted like whipped butter very fatty, dense, and it hardened in the fridge. It wasn't pleasant to eat, and I barely ate half before throwing the rest away. The strawberries also looked great but had no sweetness or flavor. For a $9 tart, I expected something much fresher and more balanced. I previously tried their famous orange dessert as well, and had the same experience: gorgeous to look at, but the taste was just "meh." Overall, it feels like this bakery focuses more on visuals than actual flavor. It's a beautiful place, but the desserts unfortunately don't live up to the hype. read more

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Strawberry tart - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My family and I were so excited to try this place. This was nothing different than mixing Greek yogurt and fruit. Very overrated and very overpriced. Our fruit was frozen couldn't cut through it. Very tarty not enough sweetness. each one was $25. read more

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Raspberry and orange - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hair on pastries... and frozen pastries that needs to be de-thawed before consumption. Do i need to say more? This place is completely not worth the hype. read more

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Hair on pastry - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was really interesting and lives up to the hype. So many options, all reasonably priced. Absolutely gorgeous creations. And the flavors!! My favorite was the raspberry chocolate tart. Staff was really helpful. Packaging was pretty too. But my only issues were there wasn't much seating and the fact that the tangerine dessert needed to defrost for like 30 minutes before eating :( Overall worth the trip and will be making my way out anytime I'm in LA. read more

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Worth every bit of the hype and the drive from SF! Beautiful presentation and so many delicious choices and honestly, the IG influencers got me, and I'm so glad they did! The flavors were light and refreshing, the fruit was fresh, and the whip cream...the whippiest of whip creams. I wanted them all. I may just have to stop back through on my way home for another two! If you have a sweet tooth or want to spoil someone who does, don't sleep on this spot. It's as beautiful aesthetically as it is tasty, and Carla was incredibly kind -- thank you for such a sweet experience! read more

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Mango Madness - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This location is absolutely beautiful, the way it's decorated, the beautiful treats, I was so happy I made it over! I tried the lemon dessert and 2 macarons, they are pricey but so worth it. The lemon was perfect, I loved the inside of it so much. I cannot speak more highly of the blueberry macaron. I have been dreaming about it since I had it. Can't wait to return to get a gorgeous sweet treat! read more

These were so good! the mango was fresh and light (chocolate shell, mango, cake) and the banana was rich and creamy (chocolate shell, chocolate mousse, banana). It's a small little shop and I think we got lucky because there wasn't much people and the lady at the counter was so friendly! The desserts are a little pricy but i genuinely thought it was worth it! After months of wanting to try these, it definitely lived up to my expectations!! yummy! read more

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Overpriced and overhyped dessert shop. It looks pretty but it's meh. Expected way more for the price in terms of taste and texture. Tried 4 different kinds- the best one is their banana one but it should be at the $10 mark The others I tried : Cocoa 2/10: looks like a chocolate bean. It's all chocolate mousse and a lick of caramel with way too much sea salt. Too overpowering. Just terrible mix. Needs to be removed from menu esp at $15. Pistachio- 6/10: needs better texture and more flavor Chocolate cherry - 6/10 overpowering on the chocolate read more

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Hard pass on the cocoa one. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Before I traveled to LA, I watched tons of "best eats" videos on YouTube, and one YouTuber mentioned this spot. As soon as I saw the video, the desserts looked unreal--I knew I had to check it out. The peach dessert was the one that caught my eye, but it was massive, so I went for some of the smaller options instead. Honestly, the flavors are there! Super delicious and definitely worth a visit. The drinks were just okay, but the desserts? Yes, yes, and yes! It's a little on the pricier side, but for me, it's all about the artistry and taste. I think they rotate the menu from time to time too, which makes it even more exciting to come back! read more

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Aurora Cafe was such an amazing find! It was my first time visiting, and we happened to be in LA for an event, so discovering this café nearby was such a pleasant surprise. I'll admit, parking was a bit tricky, but once we got past that, it was absolutely worth it. The interior is stunning--everything from the decor to the way they showcase their cakes is so beautifully done. I was especially excited to see that they had a lavender cake on the menu for around $10, which I thought was a fair price. When my boyfriend and I tried it, we were blown away--it was so, so, so good! By far, one of the best cakes I've ever had. The texture was perfect--super moist and not dry like some other places I've tried. If you're looking for a cozy spot to grab dessert with a friend or partner, or even to just take a delicious treat home, this is definitely the place to go. Aurora Café has officially become my go-to spot whenever I'm in the area. When I asked the lady what was good inside she said everything and she truly meant it! read more

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - Lavender cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Must try this out and get there early before they run out of items! Try the hazelnut chocolate read more

Aurora - Shimmering Delicacies - I recommend the golden hazelnut dessert! It's so delicious if you like the combination of chocolate and hazelnut. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Los Angeles, California