Their banana pudding is definitely the best thing to buy here. Their carrot cake banana pudding was…read morethe perfect level of sweetness and I loved it a lot The staff here are very pleasant and outgoing. They complete drink orders very fast and keep the lines moving.

I should have read the reviews first - then I might have ordered the banana pudding. Instead I got…read more3 vanilla cupcakes (1 for me, 2 for my teenagers). I bake a lot. So do my kids. And I know that vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting is pretty easy to make, but sometimes I'd rather just buy baked goods than make them for myself, especially when I'm driving past what I thought was a popular (and presumably good) bake shop. I expected a high-quality cupcake. The cupcakes looked cute, but they were as dry as the Sahara. They should have been labeled as white cupcakes as I didn't detect any vanilla in them. I suspect that the "buttercream" was made with milk and margarine and powdered sugar.....so much powdered sugar. It was sickeningly sweet, and it was dry too. And a true bettercream doesn't even use powdered sugar. So not only were the cupcakes terrible, they were not even what they purported to be. This is like calling a cut of meat a filet mignon and serving a hamburger. Von's, Ralphs and Albertson's make better cupcakes than this for a fraction of othe price.

I dined in on Saturday at the bar. Loved the vibe and the food was delicious. The LA Passion…read morecocktail was the best! Bartender and Manager was attentive and provided excellent service. Thanks Matt and Karina for an awesome night! Definitely will be back!

I really just wanted to give credit where credit is due and Eva the host/Maitre D at the front desk…read morewas amazing and she was able to charge my cellular device while I was enjoying an early dinner at the venue. Such a hospitable and inviting vibe that she offered and Eva literally is the epitome of hospitality as I understand that Santa Monica Blvd can get a little turbulent with organic customer traffic - so I really appreciated her authenticity in every way of the word - and the upper Mgmt team should be thrilled that she's a part of their team. Thx Eva! -Forrest

Stopped by for a quick dessert. Michelina is located inside the Farmers Market at The Grove, close…read moreto the restaurant Dupars. I ordered La Pomme simply because it looked beautiful. I can tell you that it did not disappoint! The apple shapped dessert is filled with a vanilla mascarpone mouse and apple. It is dipped in white chocolate and it sits atop a spèculos biscuit. The combination of flavors is absolutely lovely. This location has bar seating and you can also order coffee, sandwiches, and other assorted pastries.

I recently tried their vanilla iced latte and it's strong, not-too-sweet and well-balanced. I don't…read moreknow when they started offering cold brew and cafe-style coffee but I just noticed it on the menu and immediately jumped on it. In years past, I would grab my pastries and sandwiches and then head out to one of the cafes and coffee shops in the Farmers Market. I love that it is now a one stop visit for me. It is served in a plastic to go cup that resembles a soda can so it is sealed until you are ready to drink it.

When my nephew visited from the East Coast, one of the places he wanted to try was S&K Donuts. I…read morehad been getting my hair cut in the same strip mall for quite a while, but I had never stopped in. He told me he had seen it featured on the Food Network. I remember thinking that just because a place was on the Food Network did not necessarily mean it was good. As it turned out, I was glad we stopped by because the donuts were excellent. I am not going to claim that they have the best donuts in Los Angeles, but they are very good, and the staff is always friendly.

I enjoyed my ham and cheese croissant! Made a mess that all good croissants do!…read more Service was good except they forgot to give me my receipt, do not answer the phone or return voice messages or instagram messages. It's a basic donut shop and overall everything looks good.

I love their fresh baked croissants!!! Sometimes I go buy and sometimes I have them delivered!!…read moreBest in the area!!

Entering the place looked cute if a little bare and only 2 customers were there. Friendly? barely a…read morehello from the person working there -I ordered 2 croissants- one plain and one almond. They looked sad to be there. Biting into them I could understand their sadness - the plain one was overcooked and the almond one did not have any almond flavoring. Disappointing.

Background On Shop/Owners: Artelice Patisserie was founded by two brothers Farid and Saeed back in…read more2017 who wanted to share their passion for desserts and pastries. With their unwavering dedication to their customers and their commitment to using the best ingredients on the market, Farid and Saeed have raised the bar for quality seeking foodies in Los Angeles. By constantly challenging themselves to create the most delicious works of art, they have taken their love for the craft to a whole new level (From their website). Background On Visit: I was primarily going to RWT (Pokemon Card Shop) Collective on the second floor of the plaza, Something about the line and a average of 5 stars on their yelp page made me want to patronize the shop. So I did. Credit Cards: They're accepted. Restroom: Didn't see a restroom. :) Wait Time: Can be long. Luckily, I didn't wait long when I patronized the shop. Location/Parking: Located in a plaza on the NW corner of Sawtelle Blvd. and W. Olympic. There's a couple of shared 15 minute parking spots in the parking lot, paid parking structure, or meter parking along Olympic, Sawtelle, or surrounding streets. I did find a secret place with free 2 hour parking on the NE corner of Purdue Ave. and Olympic Blvd.. :) Ambiance/Decor: Neat ambiance with a few modern furnishings to sit, eat, and enjoy ones company. Service: Service was great! Tera (staffer) was very nice, attentive, offered great suggestions, and was quite informative about the shop. She also informed me that I was able to get two complimentary macarons. Patisserie Of Choice: 1) Blossom: Consisted of vanilla mousse, pistachio/red berries insert, pistachio crunch, and pistachio sponge. It was too pretty to eat, but I ate it anyways. So good and soo yum! 2) Roche: Consisted of hazelnut mousse, house made praline combined with soft caramel, hazelnut sponge. Taste like a Ferrer Rocher! It's very dense and sweet, but great to eat. Not something I'll have all the time. Macarons Of Choice : I got the Cookies and Cream and pistacio. They were both good. Artelice Patisserie For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back. I'm coming for you almond croissant.

Amazing array of pastries and strong coffee! Staff is very friendly and attentive…read more However, if you're just stopping by to work on your laptop while enjoying a pastry and coffee they do not have WiFi.

We had a great experience at Porto's Bakery. We came all the way from NorCal, and the food was…read moredelicious, fresh and everything came out just as expected. A special thank you to our busser, Milly, who was incredibly quick, friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Whenever we needed extra sauces or to go boxes, she was more than happy to help and always did so with a smile. Her excellent service made our experience even better!! We truly appreciated her kindness and professionalism. Looking forward to coming back!

Phenomenal service by Milly!!!! Very sweet and kind!!! I…read morewill definitely return because I had such a great time all thanks to her!!

I went there for the first time with my daughter and I loved it. Génesis gave me great service and…read moreit brighten my day. The conchas were amazing, coffee too. The ambiance was good.

My wife and I were visiting Los Angeles and stopped by this coffee shop. We liked it so much that…read morewe came back the next day. Leticia helped us both times. She was very friendly, welcoming, and gave great service. The coffee was really good, and she made us feel comfortable and appreciated. We had a great experience and are thankful for her kindness.