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    Sweet Valentine Bakery

    4.7 (213 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Desserts
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Banana Pudding $7
    Tamara T.

    Walked in for work reasons, was given a chocolate chip cookie upon arrival, purchased the banana pudding to-go, ate banana pudding in my truck and immediately was a fan! The banana pudding alone, slaps. Aside from that, the storefront is clean, inviting, filled with pretty packages of baked goods and the employees are serving happiness, joy and just positive vibes. I left and one of the employees said, "Have a sweet day!" BRANDING! Love it here! I would come here and pick-up banana pudding as a sweet treat for people I really like/love. Of course, I will be back to try more, but for now, I will testify that the banana pudding is worth stopping in and trying and also a nice gift for a friend or relative!

    Michelle L.

    another bakery that has been on my list for the longest. the gal behind the counter was welcoming and gave us a cookie each (delicious) i got a few items, but my favorite was the biscoff cheesecake and the biscoff banana pudding. a very welcoming and clean bakery seating avail inside def will be back. parking: ample parking.

    Ariah L.

    The desserts are tasty and fresh! It was my first time stopping by and I'll be back. The staff gave me a sample and talked about the most popular items. I decided on the maple butter cream cake and a cinnamon roll. I took the cake to an event and the ladies loved it. They have a clean and modern style inside. Super cute decor and there are even tables if you want to chill there

    Carolyn M.

    Picked up a TGTG order and also bought a cinnamon roll to try. Their cinnamon rolls have some of the best soft texture I've ever had from store bought! The icing is sweet but has a good cream cheesy flavor to it. The girls working there are friendly and they have so many options in the cold case. Puddings, cakes etc. they also offered a cookie sample which was nice of them. Pricing is also fair, plenty of parking in the lot.

    Red Velvet Cake 10"
    Arion R.

    Walk in and they greet you with a bright smile & free chocolate chip cookie? Classy! It's a small and comfy place to grab a sweet snack and a coffee. You can buy a slice of cake or a whole cake as we did. Thanks Sweet Valentine for making our family birthday celebration special

    Red velvet bundt cake
    Adrienne G.

    Run... don't walk... to this bakery if you need some sweet treats! First of all, they hand you a free cookie when you walk in... who else does that? NO ONE! I hope they don't mind me saying that. lol The cookie was delicious... I knew we were off to a good start! My mom loves coconut cake. So of course, I turned to Yelp to find the best one for her birthday. Sweet Valentine got me with the "southern coconut." The reason this is my mom's favorite is because my grandmother always made it for holidays when she was a little girl. When I told them it was for her birthday, they decorated it with cute flowers and a little Happy Birthday sign. I was hoping my mom would like the cake. I quote, "I suspect that they went to my mother's kitchen and stole her recipe. I feel like I'm 6-years old again." That is the highest compliment you can give because my grandmother was an AMAZING cook! When I looked at other bakeries, they wanted at least $75 for a cake. This one was less than $50. An incredible value, especially considering how delicious it was! I went back today to get a red velvet cake for my son's birthday. I can't wait to see his reaction. I know he will love it. Please support this business! The shop is really cute and super clean. Everything is on display beautifully. The prices are BEYOND reasonable. The owner, Matthew Valentine, and his staff are really friendly! But most important, the sweet treats are really AMAZING!!

    Jessica F.

    Yummmmmmmy!! This banana pudding is delicious 100% recommend!! The staff is really sweet and kind!!

    Biscoff Pudding
    Guerrero J.

    All I Can Say Was WOW!!!! Banana Pudding 10/10! Biscoff pudding 10/10!! Ps also got cinnamon roll to go lmao before I forget their chocolate chip cookies 10/10!! Ps the staff was super friendly first time here definitely won't be my last!

    Coconut cake and peach lemonade

    First, I want to say that I love the treats here especially the banana pudding. I've been coming for almost three years and have always had a good experience up until recently. The last two visits within the past month have been disappointing due to customer service. There's an older woman who has helped me both times. On one visit with my husband, I asked if the $2 lemonade deal was still available, and she ignored my question and rolled her eyes. Then today, when I came with my mom, she asked, "How many lemonades do you want?" in a rude tone and again rolled her eyes. I truly enjoy supporting this business, but these interactions make it uncomfortable to return. I hope customer service can improve, because the quality of the treats deserves a better experience. Banana pudding 10/10 ALWAYS Lemonade 10/10 Coconut cake was definitely a solid 9

    I'm definitely coming back to try these
    Genie L.

    Sweet Valentine Bakery is the sweetest! The owner and baker, Matthew Valentine is so nice and has a really cool story. His first inspiration into the culinary and baking world stems from a southern cookbook his grandmother gave him as a child. Sweet Valentine started in Matthews's garage in 2020, and became a brick and mortar a year ago. The bakery smells so good, upon entering, with nice and bright decor. I was greeted by Cathy from behind the counter and she was just sweetest too. Both Matthew and Cathy helped me choose their best-selling and favorites since it was my first time there. I was picking up an assortment of treats to bring into my office for an event. The banana pudding was phenomenal. The book it to me cake was amazing. The brown butter pound cake was delicious. All of the cookies were a huge hit. I was hoping to take some leftover treats home, but there was nothing left. My colleagues devoured it all! I'm definitely coming back to Sweet Valentine Bakery for all of the above plus the fresh baked cinnamon rolls that were calling me my name and to try their coffee too!

    Original and Nutella banana pudding. To die for!
    Lisa W.

    Holy smokes this place is good! I went in today with the goal of getting some banana pudding. The store is locate in a small shopping center with a DD's discounts and next to a Subway. There's lots of parking so no worries there. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted and offered a cookie "sample" that was delicious. I put quotes around sample as it was a normal sized cookie. There was a variety of pastries and sweets from cookies to croissants, cobbler, and of course banana pudding. I got two of the original flavor and one Nutella flavor. There was also a Biscoff flavor that's a must try for next time. Both the original and Nutella flavors were absolutely dreamy! Creamy and just the perfect amount of banana flavor. I honestly didn't know what to expect since I've only had homemade before but it was excellent. I'm so happy to have such a high quality sweets shop so close to me.

    Charcoal J.

    This spot can be a little hard to find if you're not already looking for it--you could easily drive past without noticing--but once you're inside, it's absolutely worth it. The atmosphere is warm and homely, and the staff is genuinely friendly. They offer a great variety of pastries, and everything we tried was delicious. The standout for us was the banana pudding, but all the pastries we sampled were tasty and well-made. I'll definitely be returning to try more of their menu. Highly recommend giving this place a visit if you're in the area.

    Cinnamon coffee with caramel
    Emily J.

    Such a cute bakery/cafe. We walked in and they handed us each a free brown butter chocolate chip cookie!! The cinnamon cold brew with caramel was delicious! And the chocolate cake (split between me and the hubby) was delicious and not too dry despite being individually packaged. The icing was also so beautifully draped on the slice. It was a very pretty.

    Grandpa's 92nd Birthday!!

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    6 months ago

    Very much enjoyed the free cookie at the shop and throughly enjoyed the cinnamon roll & toffee cheesecake that we brought home

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    Thank you!!

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    10 months ago

    I'm a fan of the cinnamon rolls and banana pudding. Staff is always courteous. You will not be disappointed .

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    Thank you so much. Have a Sweet Day.

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    Everything is perfect here! The ambiance, the customer service, complimentary coffee, and best of all, the pastries! All my favorites!

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    4 months ago

    Service 10/10. Very cute shop! Best cinnamon rolls ever, please don't ever change the recipe!!!!

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    Their Brown Butter cake is !! I've found my new favorite bakery!! Black owned business great service and an absolutely great atmosphere!!

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    I needed my sugar fix. Wanted to try everything on the menu. At least once. Cherrie something g for today.

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    Ask the Community - Sweet Valentine Bakery

    V Tropical Bake Shop

    V Tropical Bake Shop

    3.8
    (200 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $

    I always stop by this place from time time, and been for many years…read more People come here for their pandesal, I usually come here for their desserts and sweets. It's pretty clean and organized. They have simple rules items. My only one-off is that this place is really pricey! Most of all their items are expensive, and usually I end up either leaving or having to only get what I want. I know it's a small mom and pop bakery to probably cover their overhead, but their prices are pretty up there! They should sell them in smaller batches or more affordable options for buyers. Sadly, we even witnessed a guy stealing here one time. He was putting bread under his shirt and left. We told the shop owner but that guy got away when the owner tried to stop him.

    My parents used to get fresh pan de sal here. Back in the day it was like $2 for a whole bag. Today…read morebecause of inflation it's a whole lot more. I like this place because they have a huge selection of breads. They have all the pan de xxxx you can think of: pan de sal, pan de coco, pan de ube and even all kinds of snacks and treats. I used to get a bunch of stuff when I come here, but lately it feels like I'm gonna spend $100 on carbs and I can't justify that. I really like their pan de sal, ube breads, kakanins , Turon and several other items. Yeah I'll definitely come back. But anyway,

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    Newly renovated!
    Brazo de Mercedes slices now available!
    Brazo de Mercedes slices now available!
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    Cream Pan

    Cream Pan

    4.3
    (456 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    One of the best strawberry croissant that I've ever had I…read morereally enjoyed every single bits Thanks Cream pan bakery

    I was in Lomita and was looking for a place to grab coffee and pastries. While browsing Yelp, I was…read moresurprised to find out there was a Cream Pan nearby. I've always wanted to try their Orange County location but just never got around to it, so I was excited to finally give them a try. I walked in expecting it to be self-serve like 85 Degrees Bakery, but it's actually set up more like a donut shop or Porto's, where most of the pastries are displayed in a case and you tell the staff what you'd like. They do have a refrigerated self-serve section with sandwiches and onigiri, as well as a table with loaves of bread and buns. The ordering process caught me off guard because I usually like taking my time looking through all the pastries at bakeries. Since everything was behind the counter, I felt a little rushed with people waiting behind me. They have so many options that it can be a bit overwhelming. I also had to stop myself from ordering too much since I'm trying to cut back on carbs. Here's what I ordered: Hot Dog Bun - 4/5: Tasty with a soft, fluffy bun. I just wish it had a little more of that cheesy crust on top. Ham and Cheese Croissant - 3/5: My boyfriend ordered this and thought it was just okay. It was a little small for the price. Strawberry Cream Croissant - 5/5: They're known for this, and now I understand why. The pastry was light and flaky, the strawberries were sweet, and the custard was rich without being overly sweet. Spam Roll Onigiri - 4/5: I loved the egg, and it was really flavorful. It was served a bit cold, though. I think it would taste even better if it were kept under a heat lamp. Raisin Bun - 5/5: So soft and fluffy, with just the right amount of raisins. It was also a great value--six buns for only $4.20. Hot Vanilla Latte - 4/5: Strong with just a light sweetness. It was really good, but I think it could have been a little creamier. The prices were reasonable. I spent about $26 for everything, which I thought was a great deal. Customer service was excellent. Even though there was a line behind me, the staff never made me feel rushed while I decided what I wanted. The barista was especially friendly and even checked in afterward to ask if I liked my latte. If I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely come again.

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    Fruit tart
    If you see this place, that's the universe telling you....It's time to stop and enjoy some delicious coffee and a pastry  ASAP!!!!!
    If you see this place, that's the universe telling you....It's time to stop and enjoy some delicious coffee and a pastry ASAP!!!!!
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    Hong Kong Bakery And Deli

    Hong Kong Bakery And Deli

    3.8
    (485 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Baked Char Siu Bao - Manapua is lightly sweet surface glazed bun with char siu filling. The filling…read moreis moist and juicy. I do prefer the baked over the steamed. The HoneyTwist bow tie which is like a large won ton chip with honey drizzle, crispy yet soft. I've had better custard tarts elsewhere but good enough to satisfy my cravings. Hong Kong Bakery does offer a variety of Dim Sum and baked items as well as plate lunches with roast pork and roast duck. It's convenient place to get your cravings without driving to Downtown Chinatown. Family owned, friendly and fast service service. Most orders are takeout but they do have a couple tables on the outside patio.

    I've been coming here with my mom for years. It's one of our go-to spots to pick up some manapua…read more(bao buns) and sweet treats. One of my favorites is their baked char-siu manapua along with their sesame balls, har gau, and my husband loves their siu mai. The have various choices of Hawaiian and Chinese cuisine along with cakes, too. When you walk up, they have tables set up outside where you can pick up different lists from hot food, bakery items, deli items and pre-check off how many you want of each to make the ease of ordering smoother. When you walk in, you'll give your list to someone at the counter and you can always add any additional items. It's a small spot. People usually just pick up and go.

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    Roast Duck
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    Cafe 86

    Cafe 86

    4.3
    (93 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $

    Great halo halo Nice and friendly staff…read more Cool ambience makes me feel close to home Filipino food served here Yummy dessert

    My partner and I stopped by Cafe 86 in Carson hoping we had found our next go-to halo-halo spot…read more Unfortunately, authenticity and customer service were both missing from the recipe. Parking was easy, and when we walked in, there was only one occupied table. Three employees were chatting in the back. We were greeted, but it felt more like, "What would you like?" than "Welcome in." No smile, no conversation, no thank you--just a transaction. After taking our order, the employee returned to chatting with coworkers. When our order was ready, our name was called, the halo-halo was placed on the counter, and that was the end of the interaction. As for the halo-halo itself, my partner rated it a 2/10. It was overwhelmingly sweet and overpriced for what we received. We were hoping for layers of flavor and nostalgia but got a sugar rush that could probably power a small city. As a business owner myself, I understand that customer service is one of the biggest drivers of customer retention. Great products can bring people in once, but great service brings them back. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark on both. The good news? These issues are fixable. A little more warmth, engagement, and hospitality would go a long way. Until then, we'll continue our search for our next favorite halo-halo spot.

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    Halo Halo - 2 Regular and 1 Mini for comparison
    Halo Halo - 2 Regular and 1 Mini for comparison
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    Nonna Mercato

    Nonna Mercato

    4.3
    (614 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    lived in Long Beach all my life and finally got to try Nonna, it was great! expect to wait a bit…read morearound brunch because they do get busy, but staff was super respectful and informative especially since it was my first time seeing the menu. 10/10 def recommend the rigatoni! but will be back to try other dishes :) seating area and table set up was nice and neat as well ++++

    This was me and my friends 2nd time to the Summer Nights and last year we really really enjoyed it…read more Everything was delicious and we couldn't wait to go back. This time (yesterday), however, was not nearly the same experience. First of all, I realized we couldn't book a table for 8 people, so me and my friends book 2 tables for 8.30PM. I called asking if it's possible to put our tables together close or side by side, they said they will try their best. We all showed up at 8.30 and waited until around 9-9.15 because they only had 1 table ready. Ok. Come the time the other table opened and it's not even that close to each other. But it's okay, I respect the limitations on this part. No one came to us to take our order or even give us water until way later, and we got our drinks at 9.45. Another critique is that my friend called and ask how much corkage fee and they said $25. It turned out to be $40. Another disappointment, but it's ok. Not much can be done bout that part. Next thing is the food. We enjoyed the fried green beans. Crudo was really really salty, and it's not only 1 person thought that. We wondered if the kitchen mistakenly salted the fish twice. We enjoyed the peach salad. We ordered a few different pasta and the tagliatelle in particular was disappointing. It really lacked flavor that we had to mix the other pasta dish sauce to it. The pork plate was good, a bit small but we enjoyed it. Now the mussles and frites were disappointing too. The sauce just didn't do it for me (other friends agreed). I always talked really highly about Nonna Mercato (I also enjoyed the brunch so much) and always told people that this is one of my most favorite restaurants in Long Beach, but this one really missed the mark for me and my friends. I don't know if this would make us want to go to Summer Nights again next time. For $130 per person (after tax, tip, and corkage fees), I definitely hoped for a much better experience.

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    Strawberry & cream (bottom left) Bacon Onion (top right)

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    Strawberry & cream (bottom left) Bacon Onion (top right)

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