These cookies, are fire!!!…read more Been seeing this location for awhile now every time I come to Ralph's. Small business but serious sweets! Big sugar cookie fanatic here, I can say that they have one of my favorites that I've tried so far. That's the one with frosting and sprinkles on it. Nice thick cookies, not hard, medium soft. I also got the ice cream and cookie, can't go wrong, great pairing. Friendly staff, only one table. Def a grab and go type of cookie shop.

These cookies have been my downfall. I believe they are the perfect cookie for someone who likes…read moretheir cookies more on the moist side, but with a caveat. I tried them out from right after they opened, so I was able to watch a bit of an evolution. There seemed to be a lot of employee turnover at this location. As a result, there are days that they are excellent and others that a new person didn't seem to have a handle on the baking. I was in the parking lot the last few days and the store looks like it was closed down. Not sure if that is the case or something is going on because of the recent holiday. For that reason, try to check out if the store is still open before going.

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.

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

The flavors here are so amazing! There's a very large variety and you can try everything! There's…read morealso a lot of Vegas and season flavors too which is nice!! Ice cream itself tastes very handmade and with fresh ingredients. Outside is cute with some yellow chairs and stools to eat at! Very cute at night with lights!! Service is very friendly and quick too!! Definitely a hidden gem as it's not super obvious it's ice cream! No parking except the street, but it's not too hard to find a spot!

A local recommended this ice cream spot and I must say, the ice cream certainly was divine…read more I was able to sample a lot of tasty flavors, but the Lavender Honeycomb stood out the most at the time. The lavender flavor was very strong and tasty. In addition, the honeycomb bits added a welcomed crunchy texture. I got a one scoop and wow the portion is huge. It was $8.50, so the portion size makes sense. However, it was definitely a bit too much ice cream for one sitting, so I definitely recommend getting a child's scoop or sharing the one scoop.

"It's never too early for ice cream." -Michael Scott…read more The salted malted cookie dough is AMAZING

Came here after dinner because I'm a huge fan of Salt & Straw. We stopped by around 10pm and there…read morewere still tons of people lined up for ice cream. One thing that disappointed me a little was the seasonal flavor selection. Compared to some other Salt & Straw locations I've visited, this one only had one seasonal flavor available that night. I was hoping to try something new, so that was a bit of a letdown. One thing I do appreciate is that they let you sample as many flavors as you want. Unfortunately, I've already worked my way through most of the regular menu over the years, so there weren't many surprises left for me. I ended up getting the Olive Oil ice cream on a cone. It was delicious as always. Rich, creamy, and one of my favorite flavors they offer. Overall, it's still Salt & Straw, which means the ice cream is excellent. I just wish there had been more seasonal options available during my visit. I'll definitely be back, but hopefully next time there are a few more new flavors to try.

During the holiday season, that kind of just passed, I could not escape IG reels that romanticized…read morethe power of hot chocolate. Apparently, it can be so rich and thick (European Style) that it is part healing warmth and the other part just wildly delicious. So I decided to go ahead and find a cup of thick, and rich cocoa to hit me with holiday splendor, the kind that can re-assemble Frosty after his final melt. My friend Conrad and I were the duo who ventured to ChocoVivo to try chocolate, on chocolate, on chocolate, with some water on the side. ChocoVivo is in Culver City. The place itself is on Washington Blvd amidst some bars, and eateries. This place lends itself to be a dessert spot, an experience for chocolate lovers and those who are not, and anyone who just wants to experience the taste of chocolate in-depth and in odd luxury. As soon, as I entered, I made a beeline for the counter. I was overwhelmed with all the chocolatey choices: pastries, drinks, squares, with the list continuing exhaustively, it even included a chocolate skull that might serve better as decoration than a treat. I excused myself and went to use the restroom, I dared not ask questions to understand my options, when my bladder was full. I might make rash decisions, due to my inability to focus. And with so many options in front of me, I wanted to sample what was right and balanced for me. I wanted to sample chocolate, I just did not just want to taste chocolate. My trip to the facilities was a small adventure in itself. I passed a room with a man working on his laptop. But the room, seemed to be, like a Sultan's rest-room. It had pillows, hanging lamps, and a cream like colored that reminded me of sun-kissed sand. I clipped the room. There is a Minion (from Illumination fame) chilling in one of the couches. Another picture shows, a fishing net (maybe) with make-shift clouds pouring out of it, also leafs and butterflies. It seemed to be the remains of a shipwreck but it also held decorations that could have made the space more beautiful. I believe, and I could be wrong, of course, that this room used to be functional. A place to lounge, and see beauty, while enjoying chocolate. Now it was a forgotten room, whose purpose never fulfilled, and thus had stuff scattered around. I am sure, everyone can relate to that feeling, of getting stuff for an imagined room that never quite materializes and thus the room becomes storage, more than anything. Kondo deliver us! After, I came to the cashier, I ordered a hot chocolate. Conrad made a point, that the hot chocolate I ordered was not the European sipping hot chocolate that I had talked about on our car ride there. He then. made a point, that I should read a menu and then ask questions. I ask questions, as I read the menu. I eventually, ordered two hot chocolates, (one for him and one for me) and then we sampled 12 chocolate squares--- a sampler. The total was close to 60.00 dollars so this is an experience that is not going to the local mart and buying a Hershey's bar. The 12 chocolate samples were just great and enough, there were bigger samples, which I considered buying, but the price deterred me. The one that I got was super appropriate for both of us, by the end I was enjoying slightly by force, I mustered the strength to finish the half marathon. The full marathon would have tapped me out. The samples came with a card. Conrad was the one who was consulting the card, so we could not what chocolate we ate. It was truly fun, to be with someone who read of the information of the card, and then we tried to identify the taste as the card described. I wish I would have taken a picture of the card, but honestly, I am more of a determine by taste taster than a person who wants to be informed of what he is tasting, to know what he is tasting. I do remember the worst tasting chocolate we tasted--- it had black tea infused into it, I do not remember its cacao percentage, each chocolate had a cacao percentage. The hire the percentage, the sweeter the chocolate. The black tea had this earthy and tea taste that was profound. I guess imagine tasting. a black tea without sugar that is kind of the taste I struggled with. I am glad I tasted this chocolate, however, because it was part of the whole experience. I did not drive to the beach and endure a pothole, I drove to the beach and was both intrigued and jolted by the bounce that the pothole produced. Some chocolates I really enjoyed, the hot chocolate was goodness in a cup. The chocolate sampler also came with an espresso that was split into two cups. I was provided a knife to cut each chocolate. I put the knife in the center with one arm, and use the other hand to pierce the chocolate. My halfs were not perfect. Sometimes Conrad got the bigger half square, sometimes I did. I annotate all this so one knows that when you visit ChocoVivo you will need to work, if you want to split those chocolates, but the work was part of the fun!

Came here with a friend for the first time-what a nice little gem of a place, particularly if your…read morea chocolate lover-like most are. Here you will have the opportunity to both test, buy, and indulge in various types of chocolate of high quality and within the upper range of cacao levels, all the while enjoying an espresso, American coffee, and or another type of your favorite hot beverage. This is all done in a nice little quaint spot that only has a few seats to pull up and plop down in-so know that in advance CSA or Customer Service All Star Mocha was on hand to show my guest and I the ropes, recommend a few of his favorites, blend our drinks, and do it all with a smile....would highly recommend.

**FAVORITE LA BAKERY**…read more After years of living in LA and working my way through just about every bakery in town, I finally found the one. This is my soul bakery. PARKING We lucked out with street parking right in front. It's limited, and I can see it getting tight on weekends, but doable with patience. PASTRIES & CAKES PRINCESS CAKE - $6.50 I ordered this slice for my birthday, and it absolutely delivered. Alternating layers of airy sponge cake, vanilla custard, and house-made raspberry jam, topped with a dome of whipped cream and finished in light green almond paste. Every bite was balanced--rich but never cloying. Perfect texture, perfect sweetness. Rating: 5/5 RASPBERRY LEMON MOUSSE CAKE - $6.50 An indulgent combination of fresh raspberries and mousse layered with feather-light sponge cake brushed in lemon syrup. Finished with bits of raspberry-infused Valrhona chocolate, this cake hits that ideal sweet-tart balance. Bright, elegant, and not overly sweet--exactly how dessert should be. Rating: 5/5 SPANDAUER - $3.50 Understated and refined. Almond paste, custard, and crunchy almond flakes come together beautifully. Soft meets crisp in all the right ways. Rating: 4/5 KRINGLE - $3.50 A flaky pastry filled with almond paste and custard, topped with sugar and almond flakes. Simple, comforting, and executed perfectly. Excellent with coffee. Rating: 4.5/5 OVERALL Warm, friendly service paired with exceptional pastries and cakes. This place nails balance, flavor, and texture without relying on excess sweetness. I'll be back again and again.

While I'm not Danish, our half Danish family members live this when they visit LA…read more The pastries are always fresh, and very reasonable. We often give the cakes to friends and even teachers for the holidays. They seem to be a hit with everyone.

It was Hokey Pokey's standalone booth at Culver City Westfield mall, and it's sad to see they…read moreclosed their business here. They served the same items on their menu like at Century City Westfield, which I visited more often. I'd suggest try the Hokey Pokey for first timers, and I also like the hazelnut flavor. I prefer the ice cream served in a cone here, despite it might get messy when it's melting.

Anad was so helpful with making suggestions on what to order. I came there for a Yelp experience…read morebut I ended up also purchasing a separate item, the delicious Matcha Latte with Almond Milk. It was by far one of the best Matcha Lattes I've had. I loved that it was unsweetened and you have the option to add sweetener if you like. It was creamy and not bitter at all. Just the way I like it. The staff were all friendly. This is a hidden gem in the middle of Culver City Mall. I will definitely visit this location again.