I went to a chocolate making class hosted by Albert. It was AMAZING!!! Not only is Albert very…read morepersonable and professional, but the wealth of knowledge that he has and his passion for what he does is evident from start to finish. Albert is very talented and accommodating to learners of varying abilities. He also makes the class so much fun that I was surprised how quickly the time went. I highly recommend!! As for the chocolate, I have never tasted anything like it! The quality, the taste, the texture is such an incredible experience. It is easy to see why he is in such high demand.

Happened to stumble across Chef Albert and his sweets collection when I went to the Partake…read moreCollective. Chef Albert is sooo friendly and personable, which I love! He let me sample the vegan chocolate honeycomb and it was quite crisp and delicate. The texture literally felt like chewing on honeycombs wrapped in chocolate. Yum! I decided to bring home the cocoa butter crisps, which the chef states is made out of Ritz crackers and chocolate. Made me quite intrigued cause when you think of Ritz crackers, you don't automatically think of chocolate. But oh my gosh, I really like them! Perfect balance of chocolate and cracker with a great amount of richness coming from the Belgian chocolate. Loved the caramel flakes on top, as well. Ambiance inside the Partake Collective provides a modern vibe with a quick grab and go experience. I like how Chef Albert's sweets are set up neatly as soon as you turn the corner up the stairs. Sweets and chocolates are always an eye catcher for me, so I am glad I saw this and got to meet Chef Albert personally. I would definitely recommend trying the variety of chocolates and sweets-- hope to come back soon when I'm in the area!

The food was good and the service was fast even when busy. Customer service was very nice and…read moreanswered questions

Great place to have a sweet treat! Or a shake or a coffee, their menu is surprisingly varied…read more Awesome people behind the counter as well

Although it's a bit pricey, every bite is worth it. I can't help but stop for chocolates whenever…read moreI'm at the mall, even if I'm just passing through or shopping for something else. The staff are always friendly and helpful, especially when I have trouble deciding which chocolate to pick.

3/28/26 Shout out to Jessica, who was very accommodating and welcoming to their delightful shop. I…read morewas greeted by a wonderful lady at the Front, who was handing out samples. It was milk chocolate with hazelnuts that was simply decadent and delicious, but I must have it in dark chocolate.. Everything in its place boxes and boxes of delectable chocolates abound this chocolatier. What I love most about it is the free samples, of course, it is like Costco, but in chocolate for me. I did get a small block of the dark chocolate with hazelnut and tried about three more of their beautifully handcrafted chocolate bites, they do not skimp. Jessica was patient while I asked questions which she happily answered and tried one of the usual w/ ganache that was OK so I chose some that had some nuts in it. All in all this was a very delightful experience and would joyfully return but with small hesitation because it's just devilishly good & sinful! The chocolates were placed in a glass case the same way precious stones & gems are displayed. Simply fabulous. Had a wonderful time here. Topnotch!

Such a cute and hidden spot in Long Beach! I ordered the Dutch apple pie slice and whiskey peach…read morepie slice with ice cream. Both were absolutely delicious. Very warm and comforting. It's just like my grandma's. The service was great and the servers were very kind. They gave us great recommendations. Additionally, they have a fun corner of games to play while eating pie. Definitely recommend! 10 out of 10

Food Got the bosenberry pie since it was advertised as a…read morevegan low sugar vegan options. Honestly go to another pie place over in Bixby knolls instead. This pie tasted like it was full of sugar and the crust was awful. I love a good pie and this crust was too thick in a bad way and bready. It was not soft and the filling was massively lacking, being ALL crust and no bosenberry made me feel like it was not worth the steep price we had paid for it. I did preorder the pie so it was ready and they were nice and made sure that I picked it up in time.

Great service! They have a great variety of chocolates, truffles and candies. We got a bunch of…read moredifferent ones to try in our group and my personal favorites were the raspberry milk chocolate and the almond bear! Great texture and great flavor!!!

Gotta give it them for a great location in shoreline village. I have been several times and still…read morethink the prices are quite high, however, they product is consistent across all locations. I come for a good caramel apple and they always deliver.

I was looking for a bakery open on a Memorial Day Monday and found LaMon, thanks to Yelp. The…read moreexterior looks a little sketchy, but inside you'll find an assortment of delightful pastries! I chose a slice of ube cheesecake creme brûlée ($6), which he freshly brûléed the top before packaging it to go. My daughter saw the slice in the fridge, asked if she could have some and then proceeded to eat the majority of it because it was THAT good. When it was my turn, I could see why she couldn't stop eating it. It was delightfully light and not too sweet. It's probably going to be one of my favorite things I've eaten in 2026! This little bakery is definitely worth seeking out if you're in Long Beach!

I have a new favorite ube cheesecake and it's this one! I really enjoyed the crunchy texture that…read morethe Brûlée topping added to the cheesecake. The vanilla basque biscoff was good as well, but it didn't steal my heart as much as the ube one did. The shop is small, service was friendly, and parking wasn't too bad on a Tuesday. We will definitely come back to try some more treats and get another ube slice.

My girlfriend and I were looking for a caffeine boost to get us through Sunday when we stumbled…read moreupon Recreational Coffee in Downtown Long Beach. A very welcoming vibe upon entry, we were greeted by a friendly couple who answered our questions about popular drink flavors. We decided to go with a Hot Cinnamon Dulce Latte and an Iced Blueberry Lavender Latte. While waiting, there were plenty of chairs, tables, a comfy couch and even a bar area to sit and relax. Tons of board games, books and wonderfully mellow music helps make the experience feel comforting and inviting. Our drinks were prepared quickly and shouted at the coffee bar for pickup. The presentation was great, but the flavors, out of this world! The Cinnamon Dulce Latte was OUTSTANDING. So good, in fact, that my girlfriend stole it from me! Not to worry, her Blueberry Lavender Latte was also top-notch, with a smooth, not-to-sweet flavor combination. Friendly staff (which comes with occasional karaoke renditions from the Bluetooth speakers), a chill vibe and outstanding drinks make this a top spot in the area for hardcore coffee lovers. Check them out!

Visited this place on a Saturday morning. I popped in and popped out with an okay drink. I…read morepreviewed the menu and the Sonora town Horchata latte called my name. Ordered and it didn't take long at all to get it. Did they even add espresso? Who knows because the latte was weak. It barely had any hint of coffee. I asked if the latte was sweet and they said it wasn't. After the first sip I could just taste all sweetness no espresso. Recreational coffee do you guys add espresso to the lattes? Maybe I should have ordered something else not sure.

It's special to visit this stand alone See's , the experience feels different than visiting a mall…read morelocation. Lots of parking. All the See's candies options galore! The Mother's Day and school teacher themed boxes are so cute. And I love being able to choose my favorites to create my box . Customer service is sweet, kind, and patient . Clean, Beautiful ambiance.

Staff is so nice and go out of their way to assist you. Store is well stocked and staffed for the…read moreholidays. Easy and convenient gifts for family and friends. Tip: construction on bellflower makes it a little more difficult to get in. Parking only available in the back.

Hello yelpers !!! It's dessert time!!…read more Service was awesome .. female helping us was super sweet and made some great suggestions. They have macarons, a good variety of chocolates and gelato .... Coffee :) ----- come get your sweet fix!!

Cute little French pasty shop we happened to walk by on the way to lunch. Haven't been down to…read moreBelmont in a while so not sure how long they've been open. It's a cute open space with a glass case full of sweet and beautiful decadence. The beautiful rows of colorful fresh macarons lined one behind the other. Then you have the beautiful assortment of tiny little chocolate delights of truffles. So many to choose from that's it's impossible to pick which you want to try. Not only that, there's pastries of eclair, meringues, tiramisu and so on. I believe there was also Turkish delights as well. Not only that, gelato with amazing flavors. The sweet gal that was working was very friendly and welcoming. The place is well decorated and welcoming. Beautiful little pastries shop in Belmont.

We got a variety of cookies and brownie bites and everything tasted fresh, soft, and homemade. The…read morebrownie bites were especially so good, rich and fudgy without being too sweet. What stood out too was how kind and welcoming everyone was. The service felt really genuine and friendly, not rushed at all. The bakery itself also had such a cozy ambiance that made it feel like a true neighborhood gem. Definitely one of those places that makes you want to support local more often. Excited to come back and try more flavors next time!

I genuinely lose sleep thinking about the people who have never experienced the ube brownies from…read moreFoodologie in Belmont Shore. Like... are you okay?? Because life is already hard enough without missing out on this level of joy. Everything there is dangerously good -- the kind of place where you walk in for "just one thing" and somehow leave with a full box and zero self-control. Honestly, I feel bad for not telling everyone sooner... but also I understand why people gatekeep. Anyway, this is me doing a public service. Go to Foodologie. Get the ube brownies. Thank me later.