Yesterday I was in the area to watch a motivational speaker and drove past Penguins yogurt! I was…read moreso excited because when I was a little girl I used to LOVE Penguins frozen yogurt back in Lancaster locations. Upon entering I was so excited telling the owner about when I was younger, but they did mention it's not the same from all those years ago. This didn't stop me though I was here for frozen yogurt! They have a handful of ice cream and frozen yogurt options and you're allowed to do a taste test before ordering. I went with the cookies and cream low fat frozen yogurt and it was delicious, soft and smooth. As for price, I felt like $5 seems like allot for a medium with zero toppings, but I was happy to support this small business and it was very delicious. It isn't exactly the same as when I was a kid, but still absolutely perfect consistency and taste. Too bad I live an hour or two away (depending on traffic) or I would stop by once in a while! I definitely recommend stopping by for a cool treat next time you're in the area now that summer is coming!

Not a first timer to Penguin, but first one in this outlet. There's no sit-down place probably…read morebeing the drawback, but the attendant was super nice. Besides, it's great bang for the buck given the sizable serving size. We got the medium froyo, mix of peanut butter and original tart, which you could opt for side by side or swirl. As for toppings, they charged $1.95 for each 2 toppings but they're very generous with the portion. We tried cookie dough, cheesecake, pb chips, and chocolate sauce. Taste wise I'd say it's decent. Creamier than I expected, but certainly no complaints.

Awan is a modern ice cream concept that blends Americanized techniques with Asian flavors within a…read morecave-like interior. The menu is not too exhaustive, but it has most of the primary flavors you'd find at other places + some other fruity ones like passionfruit and lychee. The texture is smooth, and it's the perfect plan to go here during a hot summer day. One of LA's best :)

Let me start by saying I'm an Awan Day 1. I remember when it was just the little window in WeHo and…read morethe owner was serving the desserts himself! I've been an unpaid spokesperson ever since because I genuinely believe Awan is unmatched. Everywhere I travel, I'm always searching for great--not just good--not ice cream, and Awan is still one of my favorites. That said, today's experience was disappointing. Between 6 and 7 p.m., my friends and I stopped by while I'm visiting from NorCal. The gentleman working was on his laptop when we walked up. We stood there waiting until I finally called out for service. When he came over, he seemed short, annoyed, and honestly acted like we were inconveniencing him just by being there. I was still friendly, but it left a bad impression. If you work there, please don't make customers feel like they're bothering you because you have to do your job. The flavors, as always, were incredible. That's why I'm still giving 3 stars. I'm genuinely happy Awan has expanded to more locations because they deserve the success. I just hope this location doesn't fall into the stereotypical "too cool for you" Melrose customer service vibe. The not ice cream is exceptional--let the service match it. Be friendly. It makes all the difference.

This spot is optimal being right by the beach! Just an order & pick up kind of place. Still super…read morecute. Service was fast & friendly. I got the Oreo milkshake which was huge in size & tasty.

Located at the heart of the Venice boardwalk; is the very cute sweet treat shop Turn Dough! With…read moreit's bright pastel painted exterior; this is the spot to go to if you're looking for the ulitmate dessert. On the menu of Turn Dough is belgian waffles, soft serve gelato, milkshakes and chimney cakes! For those who don't know what chimney cakes are; they are a traditional snack from Hungary that is made from sweet yeast dough that is rolled into a long rope and baked around a cylinder. Here at Turn Dough; you can actually watch them make and bake the chimney cake. It was really hard to choose what dessert to get here as everything looked so yummy. This place happens to be the first place to offer chimney cake in Los Angeles and so you know I just had to try that. Even choosing which chimney cake to get was hard! They've got 18 different types or you can even create your own! From oreo to nutella to coconut to Disney inspired or unicorn inspired; they've got something for everyone! I ended up getting the very cute Minnie Macaron chimney cake which has Italian-style soft-serve gelato, French Macarons, Rainbow sprinkles, and a handmade Minnie Mouse bow on top. It was definitely a magical Disney inspired creation. We also got the Nutella Dream. This one is a must try for Nutella lovers. It's a chocolate delight that even includes Kinder chocolates! Tastewise; I really liked the freshly baked chimney cakes from here. The chimney cakes are so soft and fluffy. My gelato ice cream melted pretty quickly but I still enjoyed the sweet, creamy soft serve. One has the option to get the chimney cake upside down in a cup and I have to say that is not a bad option because it helps with eating the ice cream and you won't have to worry about the oozy, dripping mess hehe that you will get a with a cone. Overall; Turn Dough is a good place for some delightful and sweet treats right by the beach

Their matcha is not good. Served with all ice already melted and watered down, low grade powder…read morethat was made with milk steamer of the espresso machine, and overall taste is worse than starbucks.

They close at 8:30 but at 7:22pm I wasn't able to get a coffee. Upon my arrival to the market I…read moreasked them what time do they close. After going into the market for 10 minutes I comeback at 7:22 to be told that the machine was just turned off and only pastries are available. Doesn't make sense to close at 8:30 but no coffees for over an hour. Luckily there are other options outside of here.

Very nice lady is working here ( maybe its the owner), donuts are fresh and tasty! I'll be back!read more

This is a great local business. Easy parking…read more Super cute and friendly owner. Family business. Donuts are light and fresh. Make this your go to donut shop!

This might actually be the best ice cream of my life…read more Stumbled upon Sweet Cute after dinner and ended up having a line form behind us because we wanted to try so many flavors! They have tons of options including many seasonal ones. We sampled the maple butter pecan, avocado chocolate chip, peaches and cream, matcha Rice Krispies, banana chocolate chip, and double chocolate. We ordered a pint of the maple butter pecan, a split scoop of banana chocolate chip + double chocolate, and an ice cream sandwich on two fresh chocolate chip cookies of the matcha Rice Krispies flavor. Almost every flavor was gluten free! Service was perfect - she was so kind and helpful in recommending flavors. We will absolutely be returning immediately. A perfect local ice cream stand worth visiting any day of the week.

Absolutely fantastic ice cream and service!! We had an ice cream party for my daughter's birthday…read morein Mission Viejo and Sweet Cute Ice cream was absolutely perfect. She personalized the menu, was responsive, on time, friendly, just excellent all around. The best part was the ice cream! Oh my God it was amazing. ALL my guests said it was the best part of the party!

The staff from the catering are so nice…read more The cakes look amazing. All cakes are vegan.

I stopped by this place walking around the mall and was so so so thrilled they have vegan options…read more I got a couple vegan chocolate chip cookies and I REALLY wish I would've bought all of them. They were soft, chewy, chocolatey, warm, sweet... next time I'll have to bring my own cup of milk. The lady who helped was SO sweet and it was a nice experience even though I was just strolling through the mall. It's black- female- owned which is a PLUS for me. The mall provides plenty of parking. Go try this place now!

Nestled away in a pizza shop - the drinks are tasty!…read more I had the Hunny and an Iced Matcha with oat milk topped with a coconut cold foam - both refreshing! The Hunny is espresso based with a cinnamon honey syrup. The flavors were prominent while gentle. I still had my caffeine kick. The coconut cold foam had great texture! It sat for a little bit while I was driving and the foam didn't disappear into the matcha which I appreciated! Milk based cold foams are delicious but typically melts away when left alone. The owner was awesome! She was welcoming and we had a good chat about her new spring menu. I highly recommend if you're in the area!

Feels Coffee is a hidden gem! Currently located inside Little Dynamite, they offer a curated…read moreselection of well-crafted, delicious coffees and teas. I ordered the Rosy with almond milk, and it came exactly how I like it--not too sweet, with just the right amount of rose to balance the drink perfectly. The owner, Cambria, was so kind and took the time to walk me through the menu and share more about her business. I took my drink to go, but there are a few seats inside and tables outside if you want to stay. I hear Little Dynamite sells muffins on the weekends--I'll definitely be back to try another drink (and a muffin) soon!