So I keep coming back for more. I'm officially addicted. This is the one place I don't mind pigging…read moreout at. Quality is consistently top notch. Service is kind. No matter how much I spend I feel like it's worth it. Never felt sick from their food. The baked goods are very high quality. All the ingredients make sense. I keep coming back again and again. The place is cozy and cute. I'd bring my family or even friends here without hesitation. Do come hungry.

Visited a handful times the last year…read more Once we done in for breakfast. Typically I grab a few pastries and eat at home. Both the breakfast and pastry menu is very good to amazing. Service is always attentive. Sign says no animals allowed. A little bummer since I'd love to bring them inside when grabbing food to go. There are a few tables outside, so you can eat outside with your dog. (I've seen that a few times , so no objections)

This was my second time visiting this brand, but a different location. My first experience (in…read moreEncino) wasn't great, which is why I decided to give it another try at the Woodland Hills location. This visit was definitely better. The coffee was good -- I'd say around a 4 out of 5 -- and the pastries were fresh and . The overall atmosphere was pleasant and felt more inviting. That said, there are still a few areas for improvement. The space is a bit limited, and there aren't many outdoor seating options, which would be nice given the location. The interior could also use some updates, as parts of it feel a bit worn. Overall, this location left a much better impression. It's a nice spot for coffee and a quick bite, and I'm glad I gave the brand another chance.

Costumer service sucks in this place . I love love the food . The coffee and everything in here but…read moreemployees are the issue . It's always someone different , nobody cares , they treat you like they are making you a favor . They all seem so unhappy. Today like any other day . I order a panini and asked to be toasted . I'm standing right in front waiting for it because I have to work and that's my lunch . 15 min passed by . I asked the cashier " is my baguette ready ?" - she said : " I'm not sure " and walked away . I'm asked another girl and with a terrible attitude said " it was ready a while ago " and I was like " no one told me " she goes - well we called already . What's wrong with this people .?? And I have tons of these kind of histories about this place . Crazy and sad because I really love this place

Located inside the Valley Market off Ventura Blvd, this is 1 of the 4 Lodge Bread Café locations in…read morethe LA area. It's a few doors down from Blue Bottle and offers a quaint outdoor seating area to drink in the sun's Vitamin D rays beneath the patio umbrellas. You might've seen their mobile bakery food truck by farmers markets in Torrance and Mar Vista or around Culver City with their signature, artisanal loaves, pastries, and giant cinnamon rolls. After all, they're known for their daily, freshly-baked breads like the Seeded Grain, Country Sourdough (it's naturally-leavened), Jerusalem Bagel loaf, crusty Baguettes, and a Brioche Challah that's specially baked on Fridays. You can find a variety of deli favorites, avocado toast, salads, and shakshuka on their menu. At its core, Lodge is a fusion of classic bakery goods meets Middle Eastern heritage. Everything is baked in their intimate kitchen and the staff is super nice & helpful. Of course, it's me so I deliberated between the shakshuka or a bread-y deliciousness long enough to have my friend just choose for me. She chose wisely! The Veggie Sammie was chock full of yum, wholesome goodness, and nature's vitamins to soothe my achy-broken arm. With gratitude, I indulged in their freshly-baked seeded-grain piled high with avocado, sprouts cucumbers, tomato, lettuce & shmeared with a zesty pepper aioli + a pickle on the side. It hit the spot, despite me not being hungry. Our order was #86 and it was a gentle reminder that thankfully, I only broke my arm, and not my neck. So I can return next time to enjoy their shakshuka--or avocado toast.

It was an okay breakfast place but nothing special…read more Food was pretty average, nothing really stood out, and it didn't feel worth going out of the way for. Service was fine but overall the experience was just very so so. If you're looking for a better option, Peddlers Fork is definitely the move ( calabasas). Much more consistent and a better overall breakfast experience.

Bomb. I knew I would like it here…read more A retro coffee shop yet chill (came on a weekday late morning) and wasn't crowded, just one person doing work and some people coming in. When you come in, it's refreshing to see the open space. It's clean with plenty of seating whether you want to sit and dine and work or head to the back to just chill. I got their iced dirty chai. I've been craving one lately and it hit the spot. They had sandwich samples so tried their turkey sandwich. Also I got to meet the owner and he was nice enough to let me try a sample of their chocolate chip cookie which it had sea salt and made with sourdough. It was also warmed up for me. I can taste the combination of the cookie and it was really good. I would get this because it's different and it works. The owner is really nice and explained how they came here to the valley and have other locations in Palmdale. Parking is on the street or the small paid parking lot in the back but on the other side of the block. I think this area needed something more modern like this.

Good coffee. Tried the iced pistachio latte with oat milk and was pleasantly surprised! The inside…read moreis huge- plenty of seating. They were a bit short staffed in the morning and had a lot of orders so waited 10+ minutes. I didn't love the vibe inside but I liked the coffee. There's meter parking out front.

This is another "I've been a bunch of times but reviewing for the first time" review. This is my…read morefirst time at this location, I usually have ended up at the Van Nuys one because of the seating, even though Woodland Hills is closer to me. But anyway... Had a birthday reward - $5 off if you visit by the end of your birthday month. I got one of the specials, the Borekas Pinukm - cultured cheese, creamy egg salad, fresh tomato slices, pickles and za'atar. And yes, use all the accompanying yogurt tahini and schug. Very tasty and VERY filling. Don't know how long this will be on the menu by the time you read this, but the regular cultured cheese and potato/brown butter borekas are good too. Go!

I drive by this place everyday and finally stopped by…read more We ordered the *margherita* and *spinach and cheese* borekas (total $29). The pastry is flakey and fresh. I like having the egg and pickles for a palate cleanser and change of texture. I didn't love the tomato pulp, it was very bland. It truly is just tomato pulped with no seasoning. The best part of it all was the skug (spicy dip). It is so flavorful and brought everything together. Wish I had a bigger cup of it, I was savoring every bite of it!

Decided to pick up a few pastries and cakes just because. Love the service and of what's available…read moreto choose for an impromptu celebration or treat ! Doan's isn't just a place we order celebratory cakes but also pick something up to make a random Tuesday evening feel special

Not sure if it's worth driving to The Valley just for cake, but What Would Ethan Hunt Do?…read more Like I'm sure at least 30% of their clientele, I first heard about Doan's when multiple news outlets started posting about the magical White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake that Tom Cruise gifts colleagues and associates every year right before Christmas. Whatever you think of Tom Cruise, he is a towering figure in entertainment and thus a pillar of Los Angeles civic pride... if Pete "Maverick" Mitchell esteems a piece of dessert to this degree, who are we mere mortals to ignore such ambrosia? You can get a whole 10" cake delivered to you anywhere in America for $140... or you can make the trek out to Woodland Hills and get it for much less. For a simple "taste test" if you're counting calories or afraid of commitment, they also have Mini Bundt Cakes about the size of a large slice of cake for individual or shared enjoyment. The cake is good: I wouldn't say it's great... although I suppose to someone like Tom who rarely ever consumes sugar, it probably tastes like Heaven. Sweet but not teeth-achingly so, the mix of cream cheese frosting, coconut flakes, white chocolate chips, and coconut bundt cake really reminds me of something grandma would serve you when you'd go for a visit... Definitely would go great with some hot coffee with lots of cream and sugar. I got a Mini Bundt Cake and a cookie for $21.50... not the most affordable treat but also not an absurd price for something that has reached near-mythical status. Would I drive to The Valley just for this? That's a big HELL NO from me... but if I'm in the area and looking for something sweet and a story to go with it, Doan's Bakery provides a fantastic option.

And we're back!…read more Samantha's Cakes and Bakes absolutely did it again for our party and the cakes were perfection. The taste was amazing. They were moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet which is exactly what we wanted. Everyone kept going back for another slice. The design was spot on and matched exactly what I asked for. It looked even better in person than expected. At this point we look forward to ordering from Samantha every time. It has become part of the celebration. Friends and family even start asking about the cake before the party because they know it's going to be good. Already excited for the next one!

Great communication for our wedding cake design coming up at the end of April. Her cake designs are…read moreamazing and I've chosen my next 5 years of birthday cake designs I want!

I went in after Yoga one Saturday and bought the most delicious macaroons! They were heavenly! A…read moregift for a friend's daughter and a treat for my husband. I would love to go back and give them more business, but they are never open! Empty cases and not even a phone number to call. Disappointed

Absolutely fresh, and delicious desserts. Their design on the cupcakes were amazing. Truly took my…read morebreath away.

Dear Hubby is addicted to this bakery's offerings. We have one of their cafes in Simi Valley, and…read morehe seems to make a run there either every week or every other week. I am grateful that their style seems to be to use less sugar than other bakeries. You can enjoy the sweetness without being overwhelmed by the sugar content. Last weekend we were spending the day with our grandchildren. Adored Grandson was in town from points north for a long weekend. DH had prepared brunch for the family, then we hung out. Later, AG was craving a coffee drink, so the oldest and youngest generation hopped in to the car and went out to get drinks and desserts. Sweet Granddaughter was having a blast, getting attention from 3 of her favorite adults, PLUS getting to pick her own sweets. What more could a six year old want? She's pretty discerning about baked goods, and even got her own tray. We had to pare back some of her selections. AG got his java jolt, and I was able to order a decaf crafted beverage that satisfied my taste buds. $48, four drinks, and multiple pastries to go later, we were headed out the door. Whew! The layout of this particular location is a little odd. Though one can eat in, it doesn't feel like that welcoming of a space. It's mostly about the cases and shelves of baked goods, as far as how the floor plan is set. The counter service people were helpful with answering questions on the options for the drink orders. We did share some of our treats with the parentals at home. The prices at this bakery are very fair. We did get quite a few items.

Super disappointed. I came here a couple of times by now. Expecting the same excellence from their…read moreIrvine location. Full disappointment. The first time, the store was messy and the tables dirty. I thought maybe they had a rush hour and hadn't had time to clean. This time, same situation. Tables were dirty, but I thought to myself "we can just wipe them real quick" but lord be hold, no napkins were available at all. We thought ok fine, we'll go find a park to drink our coffee and eat our pastries. We asked for forks. The staff responded "we are out of forks, but we have knives" Um hello? Knives? Really? You are a whole bakery with tables to eat inside (it's literally an invitation) and no forks? How do you offer knives? Terrible. I don't think I will come back. Thankfully for us, their next door neighbor (Ihop) spared a couple of forks for us. Management could do better.

Highly recommend coming by this bakery, of course they are very busy but they do their best to give…read moreyou amazing service, thanks to Jareth she was kind and helpful throughout the whole experience!! Definitely coming back!

Paris Baguette Bakery & Restaurant is absolutely phenomenal! Entering this place feels exactly like…read morestepping into a cozy European café. They make daily, from-scratch pastries in small batches, ranging from mochi donuts, butter croissants, and custard-filled donuts to fresh baguette sandwiches, salads, and tons of drink selections like fresh juices, mineral waters, and lattes. The service is super friendly and incredibly fast. The system is so fun and easy: you just walk in, grab a tray and a pair of tongs, handpick your desired pastries, and head to the front. You can eat there or take them to go in a box. If you order a sandwich, they can heat it up on-site for you so you get a cheesy, warm, toasty meal. For this visit, we tried: World Cup Special Donut: A custard-filled donut topped with chocolate and shaped like a soccer ball in honor of the World Cup going on right now. The egg custard filling was so addictive and creamy--absolutely amazing! Almond Croissant: Stuffed with almond paste, covered in buttery, toasted almond slices, and dusted with powdered sugar. The flavor was fantastic! The inside could have been just a tiny bit more moist, and I always wish for more of that delicious almond filling, but it was still extremely flavorful. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Sitting outside is especially nice since you're facing busy Ventura Boulevard, making it a perfect spot to shade-sit and people-watch. Plus, it's located in a great shopping plaza, so there's plenty of parking. My only critique is that it is definitely a little overpriced, making it more of a "once-in-a-while" treat rather than a daily habit. Still, it's a truly fantastic spot if you want high-quality, fresh-baked bread and pastries~~~