I would give Artisanal Goods by CAR 10 stars if it were an option. We've been around the country…read moreand the world and have had some truly world-class pastries, and CAR has a rightful place in that conversation. The quality of the ingredients and attention to detail are apparent in every bite and every sip. It is well worth the wait you'll most likely encounter. No matter how busy they are, the staff will greet you warmly--even coming out with umbrellas like they did for us when it was raining--and take the time to help you order, converse, and genuinely make you feel welcome. There are limited tables inside to enjoy your haul, but if you're lucky, a spot will open up and spare your car from the flaky goodness that will inevitably rain down all over your clothes and upholstery. Either way, it's worth it. CAR is exceptional.

Overall, highly solid experience... but would I say it's the best croissant ever in town? It's very…read moregood, but I still am unsure if it is absolutely a must try for anyone in LA. That being said, I do believe the quality is one of the best, so worth it if you happen to be in the area and don't mind a bit of a wait. You can see them making the baked goods in the store and the dough is a work of art. There seems to always be some kind of wait and the outside wait is a tad brutal, but there are a bunch of umbrellas you can borrow from the inside, which is a nice gesture from this place. Onto the goods - the chocolate bars are quite steep. Two of these plus a matcha latte and a single chocolate croissant was around $47, so keep that in mind before you stack too much in your cart. The matcha latte was passable in my opinion as well, since the matcha doesn't stand out. A lot of oat milk was used in mine, which diluted most of the matcha. I guess stick to what they are good at. The standout of course is the chocolate croissant. It's quite flaky. Where the surprise comes in is that there seems to be a custard layer inside, along with melted chocolate around the outer parts of the croissant. It's a unique experience and recommend trying while it's hot.

Amazing ice cream in Sierra Madre! Everything tasted homemade and high quality. I got a single…read morescoop of the passion fruit ice cream, and it was SO yummy on a hot day. It had real passion fruit seeds throughout, and you could really taste the quality of the milk. I sampled a few of the other flavors too, and honestly loved every single one! There are so many things I want to try next time, including more ice cream flavors, popsicles, brownies, cookies, pies, and cakes. Definitely will be coming back! Highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for delicious, high-quality homemade-style ice cream.

Service is not shabby at all! The employees were incredibly friendly and welcoming…read more I chose the "Fresh Peach" flavor in a single scoop. The ice cream itself was a little chalky but definitely still hit the spot on this hot day. Pricing was not great. $6.95 before tax/tip for a single 4oz scoop was, in hindsight, not worth it. Additionally, I'm not the biggest fan of non-server tipping, and just like most other places, Mother Moo Creamery has a big ole' "Add Tip" option when paying. Yikes. Great staff. Fine ice cream. Horrendous price per serving. Overall 3/5 stars.

I have this addiction to Matcha Chocolates…read more They have these Krispy Matcha Chocolates that are tasty. I also like their Matcha Chocolate Squares. For something fancy, the Champagne is so indulgent! Love coming to Royce to pick up a gift!

We liked their chocolates in Japan and was able to try out the Koreatown location; this one is a…read morestand at the Santa Anita mall. We wanted to get a gift for a friend not from the area so the staff let us try some samples of Nama and other delights. We ended up getting one Sakura box and another chocolate covered coffee beans. The boxes are nice with individual wrapped treats inside, plus the staff was able to give a nice gift wrap for the treats.

Hands down the best, most authentic Venezuelan food in Los Angeles. I come all the way from West…read moreHollywood to have an arepa. The staff is so friendly and make great suggestions on what to order. There is limited seating inside, but great outdoor options that is covered. They're adjoined to a Pasadena Public Parking lot. $1 for 2 hours, a great deal! Can't wait to come back! My favorite at the moment is the Reina - chicken & avocado

Came here for Sunday brunch - menu was pretty straight forward but the chocolat and the rest of the…read moredrinks on their menu was overwhelming. I wanted to try their chocolate but still wanted coffee and I had both. oh so good. Food wise, it tasted so authentic & fresh. The place was quite small but just right, people are in & out. I like the outside seating. I can't wait to try their other drinks. P.S. they guy that was there was super helpful. very knowledgeable of what they are offering.

Darrell was so nice and friendly Made my visit so pleasant an asset to sees candy and let me…read morepick my free samples and end up buying the new lemon shortbread bites love sees candy

We stopped by to try the St. Patrick's day chocolates which are mostly made with mint. The…read moreemployees are always happy and always offer free samples to try out. They had the mint chocolates in stock that we were looking for. Easter week is coming soon and they had many bunny tin and special boxes on their shelves.

Some of the chocolates are good, some not so flavourful. But what was disappointing was the…read morecustomer service. The lady seemed to be in such a rush to leave that she literally just wanted you to tell her very quickly what you wanted to get you out of the door. She threw the number i foiled chocolates in a box very quickly and handed it to me. There are so many other chocolate store options that definitely have a better customer service and chocolates Would not recommend this store

What a cute candy shop! I loved stepping in. It was fun to see the beautiful wrapping for…read morechocolates for special occasions. Their chocolate is yummy. I tried a sample of the triple crunch and it was amazing. The chocolate was dark but it wasn't bitter at all and it wasn't tooo sweet. The chocolate felt smooth and soft. Very nice. I got like 20 pieces to try and I also bought their Dubai bar. The Dubai bar was tasty! I think I tasted a hint of amaretto. Very nice.

Goki is easily my favorite coffee shop. Staff are friendly, helpful and approachable. If you are…read morelooking for a place to sit, have a nice chat, or like in my case, do some grad school work, this is your place. Their drinks are delicious, very consistently made and amazing quality. Their avocado toast is really good and a must try. Their pastries are ::chef's kiss::

I've been coming to Goki Cafe for years, and it's easily one of my favorite coffee spots. This…read morefamily-owned, Oaxacan-inspired café sources many of its ingredients directly from Mexico, and you can truly taste the care they put into everything they make. Today I finally tried their Oaxacan Chilaquiles, made with organic corn from Mexico, homemade salsa verde, and two eggs, and they were absolutely delicious! If you visit, I also highly recommend the Goki Mocha, made with rich Oaxacan chocolate. It's been my favorite drink there for years. The service is always wonderful, and you can tell this place is built with so much love and heart. The family is incredibly kind, and I love supporting their business. If you're in the area, definitely give Goki Cafe a try!

My Friend's Café in Sierra Madre is one of my favorite places to stop by! Their fresh fruit is…read morealways delicious, and their fruit bowls are incredibly tasty and generously made. The veggie juices and smoothies are so refreshing and full of flavor. One thing I really appreciate is the amazing customer service. If you're not sure what you're in the mood for, the staff is always happy to help recommend something that matches your cravings. They are friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Another big plus is how quickly they prepare orders. Every time I visit, my order is made fresh and ready in no time. If you're looking for healthy, fresh, and delicious food and drinks with excellent service, I highly recommend My Friend's Café!

Refreshing drinks with real fruit juices and friendly and caring service that's beyond…read moreexpectations. We told the lady that we can't have drinks that are too sweet, she was very willing to make adjustments by adding more tea since the sweetness was hard to control with real fruit juices. Only reason I didn't give a 5-star was because the bobas were slightly hard. Other toppings we had were excellent. We walked pretty far away before we discovered this, I'm pretty confident that if we found it earlier, the lady would have done something for us. Tip: If you're going to have the bobas topping, maybe ask them to let you sample one first?

Stopped by in the morning before work and had a great experience. It's a small, clean, and…read morewell-kept spot with an easy, welcoming vibe--perfect for a quick stop without feeling rushed. Megan was super friendly and made the whole visit feel personable and smooth. Service was quick but still attentive, which I really appreciated during the morning rush. I ordered a hot vanilla latte with oat milk--really well done. Smooth, nicely balanced, and served properly hot. A solid go-to drink to start the day. Overall, a great little place for a morning coffee run--clean, friendly, and consistent. I'll definitely be back.

Minimalist coffee shop with great coffee. They have fancy coffee machines and few tables indoor…read more Coffee was fresh and nicely done. Service was fast and good. I would repeat if I m in the neighborhood again.

I am in the Sierra Madre neighborhood and decided to hop in for a cool drink. I am so glad I did. I…read moreordered the Blackberry Fennel Iced Espresso. The syrup was perfectly balanced with the right amount of sweetness and flavors of herbs. The fennel was a beautiful touch: refreshing and herbaceous. It's one of their seasonal drinks and it worked well. There is more seating than the last time I was here which was nice. I am always happy when I come to Syndicate.

What a cute place. Small, bright, large ordering counter, great non-dairy options…read more I wish the menu was displayed other places or a QR code so you can review it before you're standing at the counter. Staff were good- professional. I would've liked someone to tell me what they made lol so if I returned I could reorder it. Otherwise- nice stop off for coffee. Polenta was a customers dog that well, needed a photo.