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...

I was in Santa Monica and craving some cookies. I saw these recommended on Instagram for their…read morechunky cookies. While the physical location is small, there's outdoor seating to enjoy our sweets and goodies right away. We ordered the peanut butter chocolate, chocolate chip, chocolate chunk sea salt and walnuts, and cookies and cream. We also ordered the pistachio latte and matcha cream top. My favorite cookie was the peanut butter chocolate followed by the chocolate chip walnut with sea salt. My mom's favorite was the chocolate walnut sea salt. The pistachio latte was yummy with real pistachio pieces sprinkled on top

Finest chef I ln LA. I MISS Dragos Santa Monica ! I even took a cooking class once with him…read more Special Chef!

Not my piece of cake... I love bread and always try all…read morebread bakery in endless attempt to find the good one. Today at 5hey opening time (8 am) I bought to baguettes: 6 grains and artesian and also bought plain croissant. All of them were little bit cold and stale and I assume they did not come from the oven this morning, but rather from yesterday batch. The all were not tasty and IMHO you can buy such bakery in any supermarket. The Bread Lodge on Washington, Culver City bakes best bread in LA so far...

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon with a friend. The coffee shop is very cute but on the smaller…read moreside with some indoor and outdoor seating. Luckily it wasn't busy so we were able to find seating easily. I ordered the Ca Phe Muoi. The drinks came out fairly quickly and it tasted great! I forgot that Viet coffee is typically stronger, so I was extremelyyyy caffeinated for the day. My friend and I were able to sit and chat for a while and felt very comfortable. The vibes were great and the staff were friendly. Overall, I would definitely recommend and come back again. I want to try some of their pastries!! Parking: Free parking lot above the coffee shop! Always a major plus in LA.

Wanted to call the location to inform them of this disgusting situation but since they don't have a…read morenumber listed posting it here. Went yesterday to pick up a TGTG surprise bag and I was told the bag had a meat item so as soon as I as I got home I wanted to make sure I took the item out and it was a croissant with asparagus , cheese, some type of meat and MAGGOTS! When I lifted the item out the bag the center fell out (thank goodness) and the maggots were inside of it. I was speechless and completely disgusted! Watch what you order from here. May be a one off situation but will keep me away from this place for sure!

Did the chocolate tasting. It was delicious and so much fun. Micah and the owner were so passionate…read moreand knowledgeable about chocolate that you couldn't help but lean in. A great experience to have with friends. Always amazed at how these secret gems are scattered throughout Culver. HIGHLY recommend the tea-infused chocolates. Will def return to pick those up :)

love a good hot chocolate and was interested in how this business would do after seeing all the…read morereviews and highlights they had. Upon our arrival, I liked the cute setup that they had to offer from the different areas within the shop and the pieces of chocolate history all throughout. So I didn't realize that, coming here, all that was served was versions of dark chocolate hot chocolate, so I was a little bummed, as I love milk chocolate but was still hoping for a sweeter taste, as I chose the lowest percentage of dark chocolate. During our time, we talked a bit to the owner, who was very sweet, and had a chance to learn more about the process and some of the products offered, which is nice to have an insight into their world. Of course, I recognize that this is a small business, and it seemed to be just the owner there, but 3 hot chocolates totaling more than $30 were really a lot more than I would've liked to pay, so I hoped it would be worth it. When we received it after a good minute, though it was just the owner working, so understandable, the hot chocolate was fine, on the smaller side, but thankfully, I ordered it with whipped cream, as it made it a little sweeter.

What an absolute gem this bakery is. And how lucky am I to be within walking distance?…read more Food: everything from a German breakfast of sausages to Chilaquiles's with red sauce, you will not find one thing on the menu or in the bakery case that isn't to die for. I have been coming here since they opened and I will say that every service person I've encountered has been so nice, thoughtful and gracious From the outside, you would never guess how quaint and European it feels inside. For anyone who travels abroad frequently will feel right at home here. One of the other best things is their refrigerator case with the most amazing food packed, and ready to go . I could literally food prep for less using things in this wonderful cage of fine dining. Or sit outside and people watch. Do not miss out. Make time for the visit.

It's a mid neighborhood bakery. I've been here about 5-7x and it's pretty consistent…read more The baked goods are not bad. Again for a neighborhood bakery it's probably a staple... And for example, much better croissants exist nearby at other coffee shops. My biggest pet leave is the no give a f@#_! service here. I don't know if it's their outdated model or what, but everytime I'm here you stand there waiting around for minutes without being greeted or helped. Today it felt so petty. My wife ordered an iced matcha latte with 1 pump of vanilla. We got charged $1.25 for 1 pump of vanilla. Great if you're nearby and walkable, otherwise there are much better places in the Mar Vista area.

I rarely drink coffee, but when I do, it has to be exceptional. While running errands, I needed a…read morelittle boost of energy, so I decided to stop by the new Intelligentsia for the first time. I told the barista it was my first visit and that I have dietary restrictions. He immediately smiled and said, "No problem, I got you!" He recommended his favorite drink, the Los Angeles made with oat milk, and it was outstanding. Smooth, rich, perfectly balanced, and incredibly refreshing, it was exactly the pick-me-up I needed. To my surprise, they also had a vegan sausage burrito, so of course I had to try it. It was absolutely delicious, flavorful, and paired perfectly with my coffee. I loved that Intelligentsia offers both outdoor seating and a convenient drive-thru. Since I was in the middle of running errands, the drive-thru was the perfect option. Fast, friendly service and a great cup of coffee made my stop quick, easy, and enjoyable. If you're looking for an exceptional iced coffee, a delicious vegan breakfast, and outstanding customer service, make the smart choice and visit Intelligentsia. I'll definitely be back.

Reviewing after a second visit. The first time I ordered the Matcha Dreamscicle which was a…read moreSignature Seasonal drink. It tasted like a cup of of oat milk that used to have fruity pebbles in it. There was no matcha flavor, the color was closer to brown than green, and citrus flavor wasn't clear. Went back again today and ordered Vanilla Latte with whole milk with the coconut cold foam. I could tell by looking the drink would be watery - sure enough the espresso was watered down and bitter. They forgot the vanilla, used oat milk and the cold foam was... kinda of there? Not enough to taste. My partner ordered an iced americano which was also watery, the color was like iced tea. Both drinks together $16. I can't tell what's going on with this place. The ambience is fun, the service is upbeat, and it's great to have an alternative to SB but the drinks are not delivering.

I ordered a chocolate frappuccino (no coffee), and it was excellent--super rich, smooth, and…read morehonestly one of the best I've had. I also tried the lemon bar, which was good with a nice, fresh lemon flavor. Nothing over-the-top, but you could tell it was made with real lemons, which I appreciated. But the standout? The banana pudding cupcake. Absolutely amazing. Easily the best thing I had--so flavorful, perfectly sweet, and just so good. I'd go back just for that.

The place is pretty and was empty when I went In . However I ordered a golden milk . It lacked…read morehaving any cayenne or tumeeic taste and taste heavily like milk .. I then continued to drink it and had chunks Of milk I automatically spit out .. it was spoiled milk . This picture was before when I realized it didn't taste like it had any tumeric/cayenne so I looked to check

I'd like to preface this by saying I am a native to the West Los Angeles region, and have seen many…read morean ice cream parlor come and go. This is not to say I dislike the Salt & Straw's and Wanderlust's of the world, but they don't hold a candle to the well-rounded experience ice cream-goers are provided with at Ginger's Divine Ice Creams in Culver City. First, the ice cream. Every time I visit with my brother and order my usual (shout-out to the Butterscotch Oreos and Fudge!), I am ALWAYS provided the most generous of scoops, often more than enough to have leftovers for days following. The rich, smooth, and creamy texture paired with the familiar yet refined flavor profiles never fails to leave me satisfied and smiling :) However, my affinity for the sweet treats served at this establishment means NOTHING without the team-members that make Ginger's what it is. The team here is consistently warm and welcoming, never failing to ensure every visit is equal parts helpful and hospitable. Like I wrote above, I often come here with my brother, but it's the team and their positive vibes that make it feel like home. In closing, this parlor is WITHOUT A SHADOW OF A DOUBT the best in the West (Los Angeles area), and I won't hesitate to continue supporting this quality establishment

For context, you KNOW a place is good when you're there 1-2x a week Me and my brother are here all…read morethe time at this point. The ice cream is obviously good, but honestly the vibes and the people are what make Ginger's such a gem. And while everyone is just now discovering Salt & Straw (which btw, I've been on since the Abbot Kinney opening days lol)...Ginger's is one of those spots that just feels way more like a neighborhood favorite. I've gone through phases with the flavors too. Billionaire Brownie is a great place to start, but once you become a regular like me, you start getting creative My personal move right now is vanilla with almonds + caramel on top, with a warmed-up brownie on the side. And if I'm taking a break from the brownie...SHEESH. The chocolate chip cookie is so good!! But the biggest thing for me is the staff. Every time I walk through the doors, it genuinely feels like I'm seeing friends. Everybody says what's up, remembers you, jokes around with you..it just feels good being there. Shoutout to Malaika for making my order today!! Got to hear about what she's studying in college too, and I'm genuinely bummed she's leaving in a month And Jeffrey deserves a shoutout too because that dude is hilarious. He's always cracking me up whenever I roll through. The whole team is so dope that I've literally dropped off complimentary Equinox passes for them before and will absolutely do it again. If I REALLY had to nitpick, my only request would be some music around the outdoor seating area. That's literally it. Anyway, I've been here way too many times to not finally leave a review Ginger's is a real gem.