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    Northgate Market

    3.1 (119 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Minelie A.

    Super Clean, Super organized and well prepared store with vast variety of traditional hand made kitchen supplies. The employees were super friendly and they were doing great job with the customer service. Definitely this is place that I do suggest to try. Also, great place for great souvenirs!!!

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    Jose C.

    Disappointed, expensive piece of meat but at the same time a threat to the health of my family. Disgusting cow blood between the meat.

    The only Mexican market that sells Tepachito
    Richard O.

    Tepachito is a relatively new Mexican Soda. It's actually Pineapple cider, but it's fermented and brewed like beer. The taste almost seems alcoholic, but it's sweet. I first had it at a house party over the weekend, and my friend told me he bought it at Northgate markets. I was craving Tepachito, so I went to all the local Mexican supermarkets and none of them had it. I yelped the closest Northgate market, and this location in Koreatown showed up. I came here this morning and bought the last 2 Tepachito and also bought some Malta Goya. You can find Malta Goya anywhere (even Ralphs).

    The real winners of Northgate Market: tacos El Gordito posted up front. Get the burrito and thank me later
    Elizabeth G.

    Look, it's a Latinx supermarket. Come here for your tamales, sweet bread, and condiments, etc. Check your fruit and veggies b/c you may find some produce that's a bit molded but I've had this happen at Hmart and literally other supermarkets. Just more of a caution than anything.

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    M. M.

    Very disturbing bathroom, nice staff but they said you have to use the bathroom outside and this was what was in there.

    Lazy guy . Big line waiting . Wasting his time
    Johnny L.

    Meat area there is one guy so lazy working as f.... waking around singing when u see a big line waiting . Poor customer service

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    3 months ago

    I shopped here after being gifted a $100 gift card. Grumpy staff & grumpy clientele mejor no. Food bar is pretty tasty though!!!

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    11 months ago

    The new baggers that are hired are doing an extremely good job and organizing my food how I want it

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    Love their hot and ready to go food plus the sauces are a must. Their tortillas too are excellent.!!

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    Well organized grocery store. Fresh bread fresh cakes fresh meat and even a deli here! A little far from home but definitely worth the trip

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    They have all your Mexican food needs! Their ceviche is pretty great too. They have pretty fresh meats and fish too

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    Huge market for hard to find spices not sold in my area, service is okay. A bit too chaotic.

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    Store is a mess 9am in the morning.... Lot of boxes everywhere... Employees texting in the middle of the way

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    Review Highlights - Northgate Market

    I love coming in and getting their pan dulce, the carnitas, the tamales, the salsas, the veggies, the agua frescas.

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    Cafe Dulce

    Cafe Dulce

    4.2
    (2.7k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I swear I am addicted to this place :-) I found this place…read more10-12 years ago, when we lived in DTLA. We used to come here and buy salads, Sandwiches, Donuts all the time. About 5 years ago we moved to San Fernando Valley, but I am still visiting this place at least twice / 3 times a month. I wish I could come more. Their Mango Jicama salad is my favorite, and the donuts... oh my goodness... Do not miss this place if you are in the area.

    I've visited Café Dulce in Little Tokyo before, and I usually enjoy stopping in, especially when…read moreI'm in the area with my two kids. The drinks and pastries have always made it an easy place for us to grab a treat, so I'm not writing this based on one random first impression. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing enough that I felt I needed to say something. When we came in, the trash cans were overflowing, and the floor looked like it had not been cleaned in quite some time. I understand that cafés can get very busy, especially in Little Tokyo, and I never expect a place to look perfect every second of the day. However, the dining area felt noticeably neglected. With two children, cleanliness is something I pay closer attention to, and it was uncomfortable trying to find a clean area for us to stand and sit. The overall atmosphere also felt disorganized. We waited at the register for help, but it took a while before anyone acknowledged us. A simple "I'll be right with you" would have made a big difference. I have had better experiences here in the past, which is why this visit stood out so much. I'm hoping this was simply a bad day, because Café Dulce has always been a place I was happy to visit with my family. I'm sharing this because I would genuinely like to see the cleanliness and customer service return to the standard I remember. Private Feedback for Management I did not feel comfortable putting the full details of this experience in a public review, but I believe management needs to be aware of what happened. While I was standing at the register waiting to order, the male employee working there was engaged in a conversation with another person and appeared to be openly gloating about drinking while on the job. Based on what I heard and observed, he also appeared to be impaired or intoxicated. He continued the conversation while ignoring me, even though I was standing directly in front of the register waiting to place an order. The tone of the conversation was not subtle or professional. It created a much darker and more uncomfortable atmosphere than what I would ever expect from a family-friendly café. I was there with my two children, and hearing someone behind the register casually talking about drinking while working was deeply concerning. Someone who appears intoxicated while operating a register and handling customers' money creates a terrible narrative for the business. It raises concerns about judgment, accuracy with transactions, food-service safety, and the overall professionalism of the workplace. Even if the employee was exaggerating or joking, it was still completely inappropriate to have that conversation openly in front of customers. What bothered me most was not only the conversation, but the fact that I was being ignored while it continued. I was waiting to spend money at the business, yet the employee seemed more interested in talking about drinking than acknowledging a customer. As a mother standing there with two children, the situation felt uncomfortable, disrespectful, and honestly a little disturbing. This is not my first time visiting Café Dulce, and I have never felt compelled to complain before. I understand that employees are human and that businesses have difficult days. However, the combination of overflowing trash cans, a dirty floor, being ignored at the register, and an employee appearing impaired while discussing drinking on the job crossed a line for me. I am sharing this privately because I believe management should have the opportunity to address it directly. I hope the situation is taken seriously, not only for the reputation of the café, but for the safety and comfort of the customers and employees.

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    Small case with a lot of flavor
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    Various Milk Cream Donuts
    Crème Brûlée Donut. 5/5

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    Levain Bakery

    Levain Bakery

    4.1
    (860 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Great vibes and friendly people. As far as actual cookies go, I got the Walnut Chocolate Chip and…read moreRocky Road. I know Levain pioneered undercooked cookies. Personally, I don't like that style, I was hoping the original would change that for me! Long story short, I didn't like the Walnut Chocolate Chip. I personally just don't like that style still, so I'll chalk it up as a "me" problem. The cooked part was good. The Rocky Road was cooked through. It was an amazing baked good with good flavor and add-ins. Between the roasted almond slices and fudgey chocolate chips, I was enjoying it immensely. A highlight of my day for sure. If you love underbaked cookies, Levain is your cookie shop! I don't and they had something for me too!

    As a cookie connoisseur, I had tried some Levain sweets in New York ages ago. Stopped by Larchmont…read moreto try the LA version of their cookies. Based on my memories, this LA location keeps it consistent with a similar taste and texture as the NY location. 3.5/5 Chocolate Chip Walnut: This cookie was tall and slightly undercooked in the middle. The middle was a bit on the squishy side, and crunchy on the outside. Due to the undercooked quality, it's not a cookie I'd get regularly, though I am a big chocolate chip cookie fan. 5/5 Rocky Road: This was delicious. I'm not usually a marshmallow fan, but the addition of this ingredient formed a nice chewy consistency that I expect from a cookie. Chocolatey tidbits were well melted into the cookie texture and produced some fudgey notes. The cookie sizes are large and potentially shareable, and feel like an every once in awhile treat.

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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookie and Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie
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    Fondry

    Fondry

    4.4
    (305 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    Came early on a weekday morning and the wait/line wasn't too bad! :)…read more Ham & Gruyère: Classic and delicious. It really hit the spot as we had Fondry for a light breakfast. The ham is rolled up and in the center of the croissant, so make sure you bite into it lengthwise to get the ham and cheese all together. Fantastically savory!!! Elderflower Rhubarb: Not as sweet as it appears to be!! Delicious--the elderflower notes come through as you chew, and the ratio of jam to bread is generous. Chocolate Hazelnut Pain au Suisse: Tasty, chocolatey, and hazelnut flavors throughout. Feels like a refined Ferrier Rocher wrapped in bread. Definitely needed water alongside this one because it's quite rich! This was a fun spot to try, and the vibes are beautiful, cozy, and quiet on a weekend morning! All three croissants had an insanely layered bite and excellent crunch/crisp. A bit pricey, but a fun place to try if you're in the mood for nice bread!

    Chorizo Quiche: Delicious!! Fluffy and flavorful. Had good proportions of chorizo, potato and…read morecheese so that it wasn't too heavy but just filling enough. Ham and Gruyere Croissant: Fluffy, crispy, airy croissant. Kind of a basic ham and cheese but the croissant makes it a worthy breakfast choice. Iced Honey Latte: Regular iced coffee, nothing special. Would not get a drink again and focus on the yummy pastries which are more worth the price imo. Parking/ ambiance: there is a small shared lot and street parking. There is outdoor seating area which is very cute but quite small. The inside itself is also small with no seating, so plan accordingly when considering to dine there vs take to go. Service: Polite/typical. Was fast for how busy it was. Overall a good breakfast choice, especially considering the variety of pastry options!

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    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    4.5
    (553 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $

    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!

    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe is one of my usual stops whenever I'm in the LA area. A friend…read moreintroduced me to it, and highlighted the fish panini. Just like her, I'm now hooked on that. It's like a fancy filet o fish without the soggy bun, packed with amazing fried fish and tarter sauce. I'm just disappointed when they don't have this in stock, but sometimes they would make more, and that'll just be an extra wait. Downside is that I first tried the fish panini years ago and it was a bit better then, but it's still good currently. Other pastries I've tried here have been pretty good. They had some various buns with mochi inside, and those were great. Another one of my fave is their mentaiko salt bun. Great flavor, though I wish they would stuff the thing with more mentaiko. Their curry breads are good too. I took my daughter here and she got one with cute emoji drawn on, and she said the custard filling and the bread was tasty as well. I've tried some drinks here and they were alright. A friend was into their banana matcha when they have that in stock. Pretty simple layout here. Get in line and see the goods, then you reach the cashier and order and pay.

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    Artelice Patisserie

    Artelice Patisserie

    4.8
    (1.2k reviews)
    9.2 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2017

    Love Artelice! Have been eating pastries from this place for years and it's always high quality and…read moreyum. Usually a line but staff is speedy. Highly recommend the mango cruffin~ Note: not a lot of seating inside or outside and since they're a popular spot they run out of cold brew pretty quickly. Spot is really good for bringing as gifts/food to events and treats holds well throughout the week :)

    The quality of their croissants and desserts are phenomenal! This is my second time visiting this…read morelocation and I came right when they opened at 9:30 a.m. on a Saturday. There was already a line to get in at this time. They were fully stocked on their croissants and I was bummed to see that they only had two savory options: Greek Princess ($5.50) and Ham & Cheese ($6). The Burbank location has at least four savory options to choose from. Still, their croissants are so good - huge and perfectly flaky. When it comes to desserts, I always get a Napoleon ($9) since it's my favorite and they make it well. I tried the Tropical Mango ($11) and Framboiselle ($9.50) for the first time and they were really good! They have both become a new favorite of mine and I will order them again! Service was great as well. I just wish that they would carry more savory croissants at this location.

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    Guava & Vanilla New York Roll
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    Cakes
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    Coin De Rue Bakery & Cafe

    Coin De Rue Bakery & Cafe

    4.0
    (284 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $
    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

    I used to stop by this bakery whenever I was in Ktown because I thought it was pretty solid. But…read moreafter today, I've definitely changed my mind. I got a sausage bbang, a chocopie, and a dalgona latte. The sausage bbang was soggy on the bottom and honestly tasted like it was from the day before. The chocopie barely had any filling, just a thin layer of marshmallow and jam. It honestly felt like they used most of the marshmallow for their Dubai choco cookie because it's probably more profitable, instead of properly filling the chocopie. If that's the case, it's better not to sell it at all than serve something like that. The dalgona latte was also disappointing. With ice, the drink only filled to the bottom third line of the cup marking. Clearly, they skimped on the milk. There was also a weird moment when I paid. My total was $15.25 and I paid cash, but I was given $4.75 in change. When I said it should be $5, she seemed confused and asked what I meant. I told her I literally gave you a quarter right now, and she questioned it before eventually giving me the correct change. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt and assume it was a mistake. I understand times are hard, but charging more for products that clearly had corners cut doesn't sit right with me. It just comes across like there's no integrity. Clearly the quality and portions are going downhill. I wasn't even planning on writing this review. I was going to stay quiet, but the chocopie really ticked me off. I'm not going to pay for food that skims on ingredients and shortchanges customers by charging more for less, so this will be my last visit.

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    Mango chiffon cake
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    Sandwich and summer drinks
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    Magnolia Bakery

    Magnolia Bakery

    3.8
    (2.2k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    It's a white colored building inside and out and so pleasant. People are friendly and they'll help…read moreyou with the menu. I got the carrot cake banana pudding, which for me was ok. I'm not big on creamy and sugary things and I'm more of a chocolatey person. They had lots of different options for cookies, brownies, banana pudding, and drinks.

    I should have read the reviews first - then I might have ordered the banana pudding. Instead I got…read more3 vanilla cupcakes (1 for me, 2 for my teenagers). I bake a lot. So do my kids. And I know that vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting is pretty easy to make, but sometimes I'd rather just buy baked goods than make them for myself, especially when I'm driving past what I thought was a popular (and presumably good) bake shop. I expected a high-quality cupcake. The cupcakes looked cute, but they were as dry as the Sahara. They should have been labeled as white cupcakes as I didn't detect any vanilla in them. I suspect that the "buttercream" was made with milk and margarine and powdered sugar.....so much powdered sugar. It was sickeningly sweet, and it was dry too. And a true bettercream doesn't even use powdered sugar. So not only were the cupcakes terrible, they were not even what they purported to be. This is like calling a cut of meat a filet mignon and serving a hamburger. Von's, Ralphs and Albertson's make better cupcakes than this for a fraction of othe price.

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    Chocolate pudding medium
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