I stopped by Artelice Patisserie and had a pretty good experience overall. The pastries looked…read moregreat and the shop felt clean and inviting. What really stood out was the service. Tera was super friendly and helpful, and took the time to walk me through the options and make recommendations. Her attitude really made the visit better, and that's the main reason I'm leaving a 5‑star review. I'd come back and would recommend this spot, especially if Tera is there.

Finally had a chance to try out this viral patisserie. We got the dubai chocolate cake and kouign…read moreamann before being offered a free macaron. Our pastries were super delicious! The kouign amann may have been the best we have ever tried. The dubai chocolate was really well balanced with sweet chocolate and buttery pistachio. The chocolate macaron had a deep cocoa flavor. Throughly impressed

Wonderful ambience! This is not a full service restaurant. You wait in line ( many times the line…read moreis out the front door onto the side walk. This part is a bit stressful. Order and pay at the counter and find a table indoors or outside. Both areas are nice, however inside, the noise level is a wee bit louder, however I haven't had any issues having a conversation with a friend. For those with sensitive ears, just sit outside. One can come here for coffee. Free refills! You can ask for a cup ( their cups are glass), but the coffee doesn't stay warm long. If you plan on sitting there and don't mind a paper cup To Go, order your coffee in a To Go cup. Food: each time I have ordered food to eat there, it arrives promptly and presented beautifully. Their sandwiches are made with their house made bread! Delicious! Try to save room for one of their pastries or desserts. Tartine is an oasis to relax, unwind, catch up with friends, people watch. Parking: paid lot, adjacent, not cheap.

The food is good but the parking is a nightmare. There is a…read moreparking lot adjacent that is advertised as $1 for the first 45 min with validation. But: They have a crazy attendant that spies where you are walking and decides how much you pay based on his opinion vs your receipt from the store and validation stamps. When I came back he said I owed him $15. I showed him my receipt but he claimed he watched me walk away and so validation doesn't count anymore. I refused to pay for his demand and he told me I am banned from the parking lot. He is on crack. Shame because tartine will lose clients because of this dudes behavior. I used to go several times each week but I can't deal with this guy making up rules depending on whether he likes you or not.

I stopped by La Monarca Bakery for a coffee, and it ended up being one of those unexpectedly great…read morecafé experiences. I ordered the Café de Olla Horchata, and it was absolutely spectacular. The drink had this rich, comforting warmth from the coffee, balanced perfectly with the creamy, cinnamon-forward sweetness of the horchata. It wasn't overly sugary or artificial tasting. You could really taste the quality and care in how it was made. The flavors felt layered and authentic, with a gentle spice that lingered in the best way. Overall, the coffee was outstanding, and the Café de Olla Horchata alone is worth the visit. It's the kind of drink you keep thinking about long after you've finished it. The employees were also the sweetest and spoke Spanish! A plus in my book. It's nice to sit and have a slow paced no rush vibe. Perfect to work out of or enjoy on a slow Sunday.

Good little bakery on Wilshire. Had the dulce de leche croissant which was pretty tasty.read more

This is one of my professors' favorite places to get Portuguese egg tarts, so obviously my friends…read moreand I needed to check it out. I can see why he loves it -- the egg tarts are very custardy and rich, with a lightly eggy flavor but the sweetness from heavy cream in each bite contrasting to the flaky crust. We also got the red velvet cheesecake, which was pretty standard. The strawberry and cream cookie was massive and I loved the strawberry flavor! It was a little too sweet for me but for the average American palette is probably perfect. There's a parking lot but pretty limited seating (that gets a lot of sun), so plan on taking it to go unless you want to casually borrow a table next door...

Friends who came to have dinner with us requested that they be allowed to bring dessert…read more Well...YES! We were delighted with the box of cookies and tarts that they brought from Paderia in Santa Monica. The chocolate chip walnut cookies were fat and soft with a slightly crisp exterior. The thickness of them allowed a plethora of rich chips to reside inside. I'm not a fan of chunks of nuts in cookies but these were chopped in tiny pieces, so did not take away from the overall soft texture. The soft peanut butter chocolate cookie was also a huge fattie with peanut butter chips within the chocolate cookie. Both were enhanced with a quick warm-up. I loved both of these cookies and think the chocolate chip is the very best you'll ever find. We also had Portuguese egg tarts. The pastel de nata (if I recall, this is what they are called) I ate was small but good, but I have had others that were more to my liking, with a sweeter custard and a more caramelized top, which I guess is a personal preference. Not to say it wasn't delicious - it was! I love the cookies so much I'll be checking out their Irvine location soon, which is much closer to me.

Great neighborhood bakery in the heart of ocean park! We stopped in for lunch and shared a salad…read moreand sandwich and it was the perfect amount of food for two people. They have an amazing selection of baked goods and great coffee. Perfect for breakfast or lunch.

I've seen this place pop up on my FYP so I had to come and check it out during the weekend. I…read moreactually came a little after the lunch rush at 2PM so while the selection of breads may have been a little less, I preferred it as I was still able to order brunch items without the crowds. I have been obsessed with bagels with salmon roe after having it in Santa Barbara so I had to try their version with their everything bagel. I enjoyed the chew of the bagel and they have a nice ratio of cream cheese/roe. The onions added a nice contrast of flavors with the dill and made it so it wasn't too savory. I'd get it again! I also don't usually crave a meatball sub but when I see it on a menu I have to get it! The sandwich was flavorful but the meatball fell a part a bit so less meatball sandwich but the meat was tender and blended well with the sauce. The cheese was perfectly melted and they even provide extra dipping sauce on the side. I would prefer a different type of bread or have it a little less toasted next time though. All in all, I see the hype of the place and would be keen to come back and try their other breakfast items and bread to bring home.

The Triple Berry Cake is so delicious. I feel like a princess every time I come here. I am getting…read morea little addicted to the dark chocolate walnut brownies and lemon bars. The staff are friendly, helpful and patient. I love the vibe, ambiance and great customer service. Definitely a great place to study, to meet friends, go on family outings or just to feel extra special.

SLJ---BEST LEMON BARS !! The crust is buttery and flakey while the Lemon and powdered sugar is the…read moreperfect blend of sweet and lemon-y! Absolute BEST STAFF and VIBES . They r so sweet and accommodating . Always have a smile and make days sweeter w their treats and kindness !!

Heartbroken to learn that this place will be closing on Sept 28th. They have some of the best…read moregluten free desserts we've ever tried - their cream puffs and mini tarts are to die for. I heard they're taking some desserts over to 401K, their gluten free sister restaurant, but we're still soooo sad to hear about their closure. Everyone was always so kind there, and their selection was fantastic. I will be following along to hear of any news; a few of us have asked for a gluten free cookbook to recreate those incredible treats and the owner said it's in the works! My gluten free partner and I will miss their tiramisu terribly. Here's hoping that one day circumstances might be different. So sad to hear.

Sad to see an underwhelming selection available compared to what pictures previously showed…read more Assuming that it's because they're inside the bar now. Since it's quite loud inside it was difficult to communicate about our selections, but service was friendly. Cheesecake was good, lemon bar too sweet for my liking, pumpkin bread ...simply AMAZING, worth a trip just for it. Definitely appreciative for the availability of gluten free treats, even with a limited selection.

We got the passionfruit tangerine and blueberry blackberry pie slices and a triple chocolate…read morecookie. The passion fruit tangerine pie was amazing! I'm still thinking about it and will have to make the trek up to get some more. At first I thought the pie slices were kind of pricey but the price is worth it! Wow. Service was quick and you can get your pie heated up (if that's your thing). There's parking in the back and a decent amount of seating. They also had books and other fat + flour related merch for purchase. I think I'll have to get the recipe book!

Stopped here for some dessert the other day. It was ok…read more I went with a piece of key lime pie and a buttermilk chocolate chip cookie. My buddy went with a strawberries and cream pie or something like that. $20.00 for 2 slices of pie and a cookie. How was it? Pretty good. I make key lime pie at home sometimes, and this was as good as mine. So $7.00 for a smallish slice of pie is a bit steep. It WAS good, just wish it was a tad better? The cookie was alright. Very thin, and salty. Good chocolate chips...would have preferred it a little thicker and more crisp though. It was a soft cookie. Would I come back? If I was in the Venice area and needed a spot for something sweet, yes. Would I drive here on purpose for some sweets? Probably not.