La Morena Bakery

Soooo goood the matcha is the best and the have really good pastries!!! And the people that were…read moreworking so kind!!

This place is sweet…read more Fresh & expansive selection of just right sweetness in pastry form. Come during peak hours and see the line out the door. Moves reasonably quickly; just be ready when you get inside otherwise someone will order in front of you. A few seats outside around the village to enjoy the sweet buns. *Recommended ~ Dino Churro for a nice tapioca chew. Funny to come from PDX and find Stumptown here in Japantown ;)

Small case with a lot of flavor

Crème Brûlée Donut. 5/5

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Various Milk Cream Donuts

Levain Bakery

4.1(873 reviews)

6.7 mi•Windsor Square

My boyfriend loves Levain!! He likes the dark double chocolate one. The banana chocolate chip bread…read moreis also really good! Service is friendly and helpful as well. Smells so yummy inside and is clean! Nowhere to sit, more of a to go spot !

Perfect double chip chocolate chip cookie!…read more I get why these cookies are so hyped up- perfectly gooey in the middle, not all the way fully baked in the middle, the chocolate chips were melty - I know people do "cheese pulls" but you can honestly do "chocolate pulls" with these cookies. Excited to try my rocky road cookie tonight.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie and Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie

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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie

Fondry

4.4(316 reviews)

5.2 mi•Eagle Rock

Delicious drinks and creative pastries!…read more Tried Fondry LA and the matcha vanilla pistachio drink was definitely the highlight--so delicious and perfectly sweet without needing any sweetness adjustment. Easily my favorite thing I tried! The tofu cream croissant toast was airy and light, with a creamy topping that wasn't overly sweet. The mushroom béchamel was savory and good. I only got it because my brother suggested it. Normally I would not seek mushroom pastries even though I like mushrooms. The yuzu meringue croiffin was good, but I am not used to tart flavors in croissant/pastry combination. The cafe is very tiny, with only one table for seating, so it's more of a grab-and-go spot. There are seats outside. I also wanted to try the black sesame pastry, but didn't see it available when I visited. I'd definitely go back to try it. The drink was the standout for me!

Definitely my favorite bakery in LA. period!…read more from creative to quality to everything else in between! thumbs up for all of it.

1.7 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Inside

Bakers bench

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Cappuccino

Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

4.5(573 reviews)

I had already made purchases from Cinnies and Donut Man in Grand Central Market, but when I saw…read moreOkayama Kobo, I couldn't resist stopping in and picking up more! I had been to the one in Laguna Niguel and this one in Little Tokyo is more spacious, with an area where you can eat. I bought an oyako pork shumai, curry pan and spicy curry pan. The shumai was like dumpling filling in a bun. My faves were the curry pan, which were super flavorful and vegetarian. The spicy curry one does have a kick (great for my husband), while I prefer the regular curry as I can't handle spice. Wish I had one closer to me!

THE MATCHA is worth it, the banana matcha latte was so good and not insanely sweet…read more my only problem is i really wanted to try the pastries but there were flies all over it. service was great though!

Savory Breads ~

French Toast

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Banana crème matcha latte

Artelice Patisserie

4.8(1.2k reviews)

13.2 mi•Sawtelle

Family-owned & operated

Established in 2017

Artelice Patisserie is my favorite dessert shop of all time. The best desserts to get here are the…read moretropical mango and the pistache. I've tried venturing out to try their other stuff, and it's all delicious, but I keep coming back for the mango and pistachio. I like how each pastry you purchase you also get a free macaron. Each dessert is very well executed, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. And I'm happy to say, they're perfectly sweet, but not too sweet!

I have been on this pastry journey for 6 months trying to find these fruit like pastries. I told my…read moredaughter when I was coming to L.A. to find the best place near her place. She took me here. The place was very clean and tidy with a lot of different types of sweet treats. I was there for one thing only. I did ask the gal working if they were made that day and she said yes. We ordered a raspberry, an orange, a coffee bean and the popular mango. This was my 2nd time trying these and our hopes were high BUT the raspberry was just awful the filling was strange and it had just raspberry jam inside,I dint eat it. The mango was okay so we shared that. The coffee bean was just awful as well so we didn't finish that either. The orange was the best of the group but overall just a disappointing experience once again because these are not cheap. I'm starting to think I might just have to give up my journey to find these although there are some places in Vegas that look promising. I don't think Reno has any bakeries that make these. They look so beautiful but the taste is a let down.

1.7 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Guava & Vanilla New York Roll

Cakes

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Cross-section of the Tiramisu 02-19-2024

Yamazaki Bakery

4.0(717 reviews)

Delicious to go/handheld food and fast service. We tried:…read more 1 tres leches - 10/10 perfect. light and airy with so much milk soaked to the top. i got this last year and bookmarked the location because this and their food is so good. Taco man - Reminded us of taco bell seasoning. 10/10 Niku - 4/10. Expected more pork, too much veggie. at first i thought they gave me the mushroom and veggie because the mushroom flavor was so strong. Pizza - Tomato sauce and pepperoni with corn throughout. 10/10. Curry Man - 10/10 so yummy There were more options in the middle casings including hot dog buns, $4.25 medium size pizzas, and other sweet and savory baked goods

3 Stars = "OK" and that was what it was…read more Service was good even though it was busy. I heard about their steamed bun being good so the side quest of the day was to get some. We ended up with a chicken, pork and beef one. They were piping hot and the bread itself was nice and soft. But the filling was very mushy until the more meatloaf like texture that I'm used to with these types of buns. I was not a fan of any of the buns. The plain bread part was great, but the filling was just mush and salty. Out of the 3, I would say the pork one was the better one.

Pretty light green Matcha Latte...and delicious curry bao.

Matcha Mochi Mochi Ball

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Pizza man steamed bun

Coin De Rue Bakery & Cafe

3.9(288 reviews)

5.6 mi•Harvard Heights

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

This Korean-style bakery has a great variety of breads and traditional pastries, like red bean…read morebread and rice sulgi. They're also very on-trend, whenever a Korean dessert goes viral, they usually have it here. Recently, they even started selling butter tteok, and I heard it was one of the first places to have it in K-town. I highly recommend the salted bread. Honestly, I think it's even better than the famous spot everyone talks about. My favorite is the corn cheese, it's especially delicious when it's warm. I also tried the Korean chamoe (melon) smoothie, and it was very refreshing. It tasted like they used real melon, since there was a slight natural tanginess that made it even better. There is free parking, though the lot is a bit small. They also have both indoor and outdoor seating, but the seating area is somewhat limited too

Our visit to Coin De Rue came with high expectations. I don't think the bakery met them. I do have…read moreto admit, I think all is made fresh and in-house, which is impressive my itself, and I generally appreciate. But the items we ordered and received were just kind of "okay". The corn latte was okay. The corn flavor wasn't very pronounced. The yuzu smoothie was pretty good. The black sesame bun was very good, but the cream filling was just cream. We were hopping for black sesame cream filling. And the egg salad sandwich were rather disappointing. Proportions were a bit off and the tastes were rather muted.

Mango chiffon cake

Sandwich and summer drinks

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Chiffon cakes

Magnolia Bakery

3.8(2.2k reviews)

9.4 mi•Beverly Grove

Cupcakes: REALLY GOOD! Quite possibly the perfect cupcake?…read more Banana Pudding: I'm from the South, so what I will say is it is definitely the closest to "correct" banana pudding that I've found in LA. It has a much higher ratio of whipped cream to pudding or banana, but it was real banana instead of that fake banana flavor you often see so I respect it. Key Lime Icebox Bar: Objectively good, nothing wrong with this. Very tart!! Staff was super friendly and to my surprise there was no one there when I went on a weekday. Cute space!! I'd be curious to come back and try the toppings on the banana pudding and I would definitely come back for the cupcakes.

OMG, my son got a vanilla cake for a family birthday party at Magnolia Bakery and it was so good!…read more A little heavy with multiple layers, but the vanilla pudding inside was rich and the frosting was light and not greasy. Really good cake!

Chocolate pudding medium

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Banana Pudding

Bottega Louie

4.1(1.2k reviews)

10.2 mi

•$$$

Bottega Louie is a tried-and-true spot for me. I always end up coming back here…read more I've never been a huge pasta person, but once in a blue moon I'll get a serious craving for a carbonara... and I'll come right back here for it. The squash blossoms are also always a must for me. probably some of the best I've had at any LA restaurant. It's such a cute place with even cuter desserts, and the whole vibe is just perfect for a fun girls' night out in LA. Definitely one of those places I know I'll keep coming back to.

Nice Italian place. Very professional service and food is great. Coffee is also amazing…read moreOrder type Dine in Meal type Brunch Price per person $30-40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Seating type Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Paid street parking

Gorgeous interior

Mushroom Fries

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Portobello mushroom fries

Bottega Louie

4.1(19.6k reviews)

2.6 mi•Downtown

Bottega Louie in DTLA was an absolute dream…read more Housed inside the historic Brockman Building, the space is soaring, beautiful, and buzzing with incredible energy, but the food and top-tier service truly make the experience. From the moment I walked in, every member of the staff was so kind, welcoming, and attentive. I visited during Restaurant Week and had an incredible meal starting with the black truffle arancini, followed by the carbonara (bucatini pasta, pancetta, peas, Grana Padano - perfection), and finishing with the opera cake which I really love and had not had in a really long time (it was rich and delicious). Every bite was phenomenal. I also couldn't resist ordering the squash blossoms off the menu (cooked tempura style), and they did not disappoint. On top of the restaurant experience, their famous cafe and bakery counter is packed with the most gorgeous pastries and sweets. The entire place is a vibe, and I already can't wait to go back!

Still disappointed. However, I will say that to go croc. Madame was much better and they put some…read morethought into it. Also, had the apple turnover which was enough to make me increased to start reading from one to me. I still think it was for customer service not address the undercooked for sandwich and then making us wait for such a long time to bring us the new dish. We ended up having to go to the event hungry. However, when we got back to the hotel, we were able to re-cook the sandwich and it turned out fine. I would still give this restaurant chance, especially since their baguettes and pastries are delicious. Disappointing. Sadly not what it used to be. Bottega Louis WAS our favorite go to restaurant when we visit LA. Unfortunately it has gone downhill. We came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We ordered the Louis Salad with blue crab and Croque Madame. While the salad was as delicious as I remembered, the Croque Madame was completely undercooked and the bread was soggy. We returned the sandwich as asked them to grill it longer. It took so long to recook that we had to leave and they gave it to us in a togo box without even an apology. Even the bread that they serve with the meal has gone downhill. We ended up buying a baguette. At least the baguettes are still decent. But overall a disappointing lunch.

Bottega Louie Pepperoni Pizza

Bottega Louie Macarons

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Bottega Louie Branzino

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Herman H.

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12 years ago

CLOSED for vermin infestation, I thought i should share since this is where my family and I have been going for years. Health Department Notice shows 114259 and 114259.1 and if you google this code it means exactly that. Roaches Gross!! I hope they clean up. read more

Javier M.

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12 years ago

Been coming here for years and it's still as good as day one. I know it's Family owned business still going strong thanks guys.

Verica A.

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2 years ago

Rosca de Reyes DURA la peor Rosca De Reyes estaba seca y dura la probé y es imposible volver a comerla no está recién hecha

Drew M.

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1 year ago

This old school panaderia is amazing ! Great quality, prices are good! And very good staff! They also sell beer FYI

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