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    Sweet Thingz

    4.8 (36 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Banana Matcha with oat milk
    Gabriella A.

    Everyone must check out Sweet Thingz...even if you don't want a drink, the cheesecake are DELICIOUS!!!! By far the BEST cheesecake i have ever had. I was debating between two of them and the owner helped me decide which one and omg it is sooooo good I'm going to have to go back and try all of them now. They're all handmade and you can really tell how much care is put into them. They banana matcha was also very good, a very balanced taste between matcha and the sweetness. The owner was veryyy kind and helpful. Will definitely be back to try more!

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    LeAndre A.

    We came to this place after seeing it on IG, and it was a local spot. I've tried three different cheesecakes from this place, and the banana pudding cheesecake is by far my favorite. The place was clean, and the establishment was well decorated. Nothing over the top, just nice and simple. The service was also very good, helping us make a decision since there were a few options to select from.

    Zucchini chocolate muffins

    Second time here , brought my friends and my very silly Indian friend but you genuinely feel like family here with the service. The workers give good explanation to the foods and give you many options to the drinks and have many toppings options on the snacks. I got the vanilla cold brew and just wow I'm not one to drink coffee or sweet drinks I usually get a decafs for my mornings but these drinks noting short of amazing. Leanne is so wonderful with her wisdom and insight on life how she went from her stable job to transition to her passion a true blessing indeed because it's amazing. Ambiance is like you're in a cute little cafe/bakery, it's just very homey and comfortable if that's a word. But you feel relaxed and calmed while you sip on your drink and eat your sweet treat.

    Cecilia L.

    Such a cute bakery cafe located in downey. Walked in and the staff immediately greeted us, let us know about their menu and were just super friendly. Their drinks are sooooo good!!!! Love that they are customizable to your preference! My cousin had the banana on banana matcha which was a 10/10! And i had the strawberry banana matcha and it was to die for! We also tried their churro cheesecake bites and oreo 3 leches, both were so yummy, moist and a good size for their price! Will be coming back :)

    Maria R.

    Matcha with banana cold foam so delicious! Would recommend all you matcha lovers! Finally got to try it + customer service was awesome as well, pls go support small local businesses.

    Came across this shop through instagram! I was having a rough week so I decided to treat myself ! Oh my goodness! It was so good ! Everything I bought was amazing. Best brownies I have ever tried. The cheese cake and banana cream were so good ! She is so friendly and welcoming. Very nice and clean ! Will for sure be brining my family back.

    Amber B.

    Updated with photos : came back again because of my cravings . What better place to get my Satisfaction at ? Yes it will be at sweet thingz! Yummy

    banana matcha latte
    Janelle R.

    Sweet thingz has the BEST matcha lattes in Downey, I am a sucker for their banana matcha latte!! Small place but you can taste the love that goes into every thing they make. Delicious pastries too ( would recommend any of the cheesecakes ) and a very kind and sweet staff.

    Banana Matcha
    Katherine C.

    Visited Sweet Thingz for their soft opening and I'm so glad I found this gem. The place is super clean and so cute inside, with such a nice vibe. The service was amazing, everyone was friendly and welcoming. I had the grape salad with the brown sugar and walnut topping and it was absolutely delicious. I also tried the banana pudding and churro cheesecake and loved both. I'm really picky about my matcha, but their banana matcha blew me away. The matcha quality is top tier and the subtle banana flavor was the perfect compliment.

    Tres leche cupcakes! Delicious

    This bakery shop is amazing! Customer service is outstanding! The vibes are chill and relaxing and positive. The matcha drinks are fire!!! So bomb! The churro cheesecake is delicious The tres leche is so yummy as well!! I am already a regular and I promise you this place won't disappoint!

    Strawberry matcha!
    Brianna R.

    Amazing little place I found with the absolute best service and amazing matcha. They hand make their syrups and their prices are very affordable. The workers were very sweet and I will be back soon!! Go support

    Pumpkin matcha w/added double matcha

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    Best bakery in the area. Everthing was good. And we tried all of it. Great service, fresh and delicious baked goods and reasonable prices.

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    Hi Amber! Thank you for your review and appreciate the love! - LC

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    The best tres leches in town! The girls behind the counter are always so nice. Great place for a matcha and or dessert.

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    The family absolutely loves this place! The place speaks for itself, "Craving" ice cream this place…read morewill definitely satisfy your "Cravings"! Unfortunately we moved out of state but when we visit family in Cali. This place is a MUST visit! Ice here is just that good!! Customer service here is top notch !

    Update: They're no longer affiliated with Fivestars!…read more I've since gone two additional times to try their waffle bites. My last trip was kind of spontaneous because I suddenly got a Fivestars reward that day for these waffle bites. However, when I arrived, I was looking for the Fivestars tablet only to be met by a Clover tablet instead. It felt like I went through a time warp because the employee working behind the register didn't seem to have any idea what I was trying to say regarding Fivestars, though he did notice a little trifold card on the front counter mentioning Fivestars. I asked if he could get his manager so I could explain, and even show, him my Fivestars reward. The reward said "already accepted", which he almost thought meant I had redeemed it already, but if that were the case, then it would have said "already redeemed". Given that they've now done away with Fivestars, I'm not too surprised he may have gotten the words "accepted" confused with "redeemed", but luckily, he was happy enough to honor it for me. The employee who assisted me was very helpful, though he did ask me to repeat the topping and the drizzle that I wanted. I chose the Strawberry Cheesecake flavor ice cream with Fruity Pebbles toppings and a Strawberry drizzle on top. Since I had already tried the cookie flavors before, I figured I'd try the fruity flavors this time around. He said he needed about 5 minutes to prepare my waffle bites, which were presented a little different than last time. Last time, I got the Cookie Butter flavor with *Cookie* Crisp and Peanut *Butter* (see what I did there?), and it came in a small plastic takeout container. This one came in a large plastic cup, and I'm thinking the logistics may have changed a ton between my last two visits. I did appreciate how the employee asked if I wanted the waffles on top of or beneath the ice cream before making the waffle bites; I chose on top. He also asked if I'd like powdered sugar on top, to which I agreed. Unfortunately, neither of the waffle bites I got from my last two visits impressed me that much. As a matter of fact, the only thing that impressed me was the strawberry drizzle. Everything else fell kind of flat. While generous in size for the $8 price tag, the Cookie Butter and the Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream didn't really taste like these flavors at all! For whatever reason, the peanut butter didn't add much flavor, but the strawberry drizzle added a lot! How even?! In short, the waffle bites weren't that much of an upgrade from the ice cream scoop that I had on my first visit. I'm willing to say "too much good was no good" here. The waffles themselves were good, but they can only do so much when a flavored ice cream doesn't even taste like that flavor. It's worth noting that on my penultimate visit, when I got the Cookie Butter Waffle Bites, I saw two employees behind the front counter who were ready to take my order. I asked them to explain what the waffle bites were, but it took them a couple of tries to actually understand what I was asking. From what I gathered, the waffle bites were similar to the ice cream scoop I had on my first visit, but with the addition of a warm waffle to supplement the ice cream. However, the step-by-step process remains the same. I was initially told it would take 6 minutes to prepare the Cookie Butter Waffle Bites, but it actually took 15! It seemed like one was training the other or they were trying to gather the ingredients and/or the steps needed to create the waffle bites. After about 10 minutes, I was told by one of the employees they had to make a new batch of waffles because the first batch had burnt. The music was getting pretty loud, so it was hard to hear him after that, but I didn't want to hold up the kitchen prep process any longer. I just said "Alright, sure" so he could continue preparing my order. I do appreciate how he let me know of this so that I'd know the reason for the extended wait, but I wish they weren't so ill-prepared during my visit. So overall, still 3 stars overall. I appreciate the prior partnership with Fivestars, but these missed opportunities have led me to believe that Cravings is just not for me. I doubt I'll try anything else on their ice cream menu, and considering that there are only a few parking spots in their lot, it will take a lot to get me to try their hot chicken. And speaking of lack of parking, I also want to mention that on my second visit, I saw two open parking stalls right in front of Cravings, one on either side of a car. That car had its driver's side wide open so that I couldn't park there. I had to park on the passenger side of that car, which he left much less room for. Perhaps a microcosm of the clientele in this part of town? Everybody deserves a second chance, right? Unfortunately, not everybody can make the most of them, and this is just one example of such. Thanks for the sweet treats Cravings, but I'll get my next one somewhere else.

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    Stopped here after a quick trip to Northgate Market. Surprised this place had so many reviews, so…read morehad to check it out. My husband and I came here pretty late, I would've liked to try their churros and other desserts that looks super delicious, but wasn't feeling it when we visited. We just opted to get a large horchata to share. I was not really a fan. Their horchata is super, super freaking sweet. I've definitely had better horchata elsewhere. The price and quantity is fair I think, but I'll have to try other things on their menu to see if just the horchata is not to my taste. Interior is very clean and spacious. This place is very well decorated, with art and merchandise around the store. However, it took quite a while before my order was taken even when no one was in front of me. Kind of just awkwardly stood there and took my phone out because no one came to take my order. Service was nice though when someone finally came over to take my order, and I got my drink really quick. There's a little bit of parking available, you may have an issue grabbing a spot on a typical day I think. There is a convenient drive-thru though. Will try to check this place out again whenever I'm nearby, I'm hoping other drinks will be better.

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