Had a phenomenal experience visiting Sweet Lily Bakery! Don't be deceived by the name though, Sweet…read moreLily is so much more than a bakery. In addition to their expertly-crafted pastries, Sweet Lily offers a great variety of French dishes and packaged food items. My group ordered the Sugar Beignet, Raspberry Croissant, and Coffee Croissant - which were all wonderful. The Raspberry Croissant had a not-too-sour fresh jelly filling and was definitely the crowd favorite, but the thick, latte-flavored filling in the Coffee Croissant made it a close second place. The fresh-squeezed orange juice at $5 felt like an absolute bargain, and the Cappuccino was also well-executed. The real stars of the show were the entrees, though. Both the Avocado Toast plate and Croque Monsieur truly tasted like a trip to France. They were hearty and full of flavor, without feeling too heavy. The Sweet Lily twist on Avocado Toast includes melted mozzarella and slices grapes, which really elevated the dish! The potatoes and salads that came as complimentary sides were a welcome surprise, and just as craveable as the entrees themselves. I truly don't think there's a bad thing to order here, and I look forward to returning to this bright and welcoming spot to try more!

Been wanting to try this place for a while and my son said he did as well, so we made a lunch date…read moreout of it today. It's kind of off the beaten path, where Ventura becomes Cahuenga. Near Barham and on the way to Hollywood. They have a few metered parking spots out front, but I went in and asked if they had their own parking and Mehdi told me they had a couple of spots in the alley behind the building, so that's where we parked. It's a cute place, not too fancy. They refer to it as a Boutique Pastry Shop. There are some snacks/knick knacks available for purchase, along with a refrigerator of drinks towards the back. The left side of the space is the coffee bar and the right side has the pastry cases and food menus. This is where we placed our order with Mehdi, who was pleasant, nice and knowledgeable about the menu and all the pastry items. I was talking to another employee, Gabriel, and asking him questions about the omelettes. He talked me through a few different options and he was also pleasant and kind. I decided on the Veggie Omelette (add mozzarella +$2, and side baguette +$1) with a Decaf Latte (+$0.75 for Oat Milk). My son ordered the Chicken Caprese Panini, which came with Pesto and Mozzarella Cheese. ($17). We also wanted to sample some pastries and we got 1 Nutella Beignet ($5.50), 1 Caribbean & 1 Red Carpet ($8 each), 1 Pear/Almond Tart and 1 Raspberry Tart ($6.50 each). Our total for everything including tip was $91.59, and I'm still kind of in shock over it! This place was SO EXPENSIVE!! Mehdi plated our pastries for us and Gabriel immediately got to work on the omelette and panini. We sat down at one of their many tables and got situated while we waited for the food. It was pretty empty as we were there around 3pm, an hour before they closed. There were two other tables being occupied while we were there. They had nice pop music playing, ranging from 90s-00s songs and artists. There were some nice twinkly lights above us along with the regular lighting of the restaurant. The space was also very clean, but I noticed some wear and tear on the tables/chairs. Once Mehdi brought our food out, we got to eating. My omelette also came with a small side salad with balsamic vinaigrette and some potatoes. I think everything tasted good, especially the omelette, but the potatoes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I also think the portion size was too small for the price. This statement goes for everything we ordered. It was all extremely overpriced for the portions they're offering. My son said his panini was just mediocre and bland. He opened it and added a bunch of salt to it. It was also very skimpy on the chicken, about 4-5 tiny slices inside. Moving onto the pastries, the Pear/Almond was my favorite. It wasn't overly sweet (actually, none of the pastries were), which is what I prefer. It was very delicate and tasty. I also had a bite of the Caribbean which was delicious. They went well with my latte, which tasted very good. I will be trying the rest later. My son had a bite of everything and liked the Caribbean and the Nutella Beignet, saying the rest were just average. I didn't use the restroom but my son did and said it was spotless clean, stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and room spray. The trash was empty, floors and counters were clean. They have one men's and one women's restroom and it's spacious. They began closing down the place about 5 minutes after we finished our bites and nibbling. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience by any means, but I don't think I'll be rushing here anytime soon to try it again. It was just outrageously expensive for what it was. I understand the cost of ingredients, labor, etc it takes to produce pastries and viennoiserie, but I just don't think the quality matched the prices. Just my opinion. I would say the service was great, both Gabriel and Mehdi are great employees! I may or may not come back. We'll see.

I would give them 3.5 stars, but it's a fun shop, so I bumped up. You come to Voodoo for the fun…read moredonuts - yes they're pricey, but you know everything has a surcharge on the city walk and these donuts are over the top. The voodoo bar is filled with raspberry filling - just the bottom 2/3 is filled (like where the green swirl is), but it is super filled! I really liked the flavor. Solid chocolate bar overall. The vicious hibiscus is sweet, with a tang. I really like it. The Memphis mafia was not as good as I was hoping for. It's dry for a fritter. But still fun nonetheless

Know going in that this place is pricey and worth every penny. Sometimes there is a line, but it…read moremoves fast. The service is wonderful. They know about all they have. They even have vegan donuts, I did not try any so I can not offer my opinion. This one is right in Universal City and you can eat them outside, but we were finally leaving the area and took them home. My daughter said the cake donut with the chocolate icing was the best she ever had. How would I know she ate half and gave my husband the other half. The glazed donuts were perfect and we loved the plain donut. All of them are good. We got a nice selection. The place is clean and super cute. They sell all kinds of merch, that I don't want, but a tourist might. They have really cute stuff.

I visited Toothsome Chocolate Emporium at Universal CityWalk for a friend's birthday and it…read moredefinitely lived up to the hype. While most of our group ordered drinks, a few of us shared a couple desserts: *May Contain Chocolate Milkshake (Chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate whipped topping, fudge brownie, chocolate crisp pearls, maraschino cherry) *Colossal Chocolate Slice (Rich chocolate fudge cake, chocolate sauce, Oreo pieces, chocolate chips)-The name is no exaggeration;just look at the photos. It could easily feed an entire family. The restaurant itself feels like a real-life Willy Wonka factory, complete with a stunning Victorian steampunk design, towering smokestacks, moving gears, and immersive themed decor. Even if you are not dining, it is worth stopping by just to admire the atmosphere. Beyond the over-the-top desserts, the menu also features steaks, seafood, burgers, and other savory options, making it more than just a dessert destination. The combination of creative food, immersive storytelling, and eye-catching design makes Toothsome one of the most unique dining experiences. One thing to keep in mind: parking at Universal can be very expensive, so you may want to consider parking off-property and walking if possible.

Thomas is absolutely amazing bartender!! He worked at Bubba Gumps after a decade and I'm so happy…read morewe found him here! He is one of my favorite bartenders of all time! You must come and order his Boozy Root beer float! My husband hates root beer and he was ready to order another one! My husband and I were going to order off the happy hour snack menu, but I wasn't so sure about the Tuna tostadas so we ordered the Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad with honey mustard off the standard menu ! They didn't add a split charge which was so nice!!!!! And I got mine with no tomatoes!!! Awesome salad I can't imagine eating it whole! Perfect size for sharing!!! The hot fudge ice cream sundae was better than Ghirardelli Square! Save room and order it!!! You will not be disappointed!!! If you're at the bar for happy hour! Please tell Thomas, Diane from Reno says "a big hello"!! I wish I had this restaurant in Reno, NV! Stop scrolling for another restaurant on the walk and just go in!!!

La crème de la crème, un pure délice, une tuerie, the best of the best, absolutely incredible…read morepastries, coffee and service especially given how busy they are!

I just had to hop on here because I heard Lou say on his IG that someone gave him 1 star. I…read morecouldn't believe it ,what?! What do you mean 1 star? Do you have taste buds? Do you have any sense?! Anyway, turns out that person was upset that their order got canceled on DoorDash. If that person ever saw the line at Lou's, she'd understand why. Better yet, if she ever tried Lou's, she'd never have the gall to post nonsense like that. If you haven't had it, don't review it. Simple as that. As for ALL of the items at Lou's "Oh, aimé-je" it does NOT get any better. The croissants are hands down the best in America. The sandwiches (all of them): finger-licking good. The éclairs are the most delectable in town, as are the other pastries. And with ALL of that, somehow the best thing is still the customer service. I have yet to walk in there without seeing Lou personally chatting it up with customers, the man is everywhere. On sunny and rainy days he's passing out umbrellas, and on Mother's Day he's handing out wonderful gifts for all the ladies. The staff take their lead from him and are every bit as splendid. If you haven't tried it yet, it's not too late -- run, don't walk, this weekend. Your taste buds will file a formal complaint if you don't.

Vegan HEAVEN! or more like Mexican Vegan HEAVEN! the possibilities, the options, the sugar!…read moreLiterally any Mexican bakery item you can think of is here in Vegan version. I can now enjoy my cravings in peace and pull up to potlucks with everyone's favorites. I ordered a concha, puerquito, and quava emepanada. They were all yummy, but I especially liked the quava filling in the empanada. Parking lot shared with neighboring businesses. Service is quick and friendly. Prices are decent!

Toluca Bakery is such a little gem! You can't go wrong with anything here -- the tamales, conchas,…read moreand flan were all delicious. The highlight was the vegan tres leches cake... absolutely perfect! Vegan tres leches cakes are hard to find, and it was the birthday boy's special request. Even the non-vegan familia loved it and couldn't taste the difference! Thank you for writing on the cake and helping make my son Andres' birthday extra special. Toluca Bakery will definitely be a must-stop every time we're in LA!

When you go to Aeirloom, you get the most elevated and yet homey breakfast and lunch food…read more Everything is special. And - if you come here often enough, it's like becoming family! It's a great place filled with appreciative staff and patrons. The owners do it right!

Such a cute place! The manager was very nice and…read moreaccommodating :) , server as well :) Sat down at the bar and got service relative quickly . Ordered : sunny sandwich 10/10 It was tasty and perfect amount of crunch Cappuccino 10/10 Brown sugar latte 10/10 Will def be back :)

BUSS. For theme park food too, this is bomb. Would buy this outside of Universal too…read more Grilled Cheese w/ tomato soup (10/10): not the biggest fan of tomato soup so my standards are low but I really liked it! Everything was made fresh so the cheese pull was there, the minion tots were crispy, and the tomato soup was warm. Fire. If you ask for anything else, you're greedy. Roasted chicken w/ minion tots (9/10): DEF up there for theme park food. Chicken is juicy & well seasoned. Comes with a side of bbq. This and the grilled cheese together = fire.

Sometimes a good basic snack is what you need in universal. Went to minion cafe and their tots were…read moreminion shaped, so cute! It's very quick since everything is down the line, so no wait. Went on a Saturday around mid day

So happy to have found a great breakfast spot. Charming place with ample indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. We started by sharing a blueberry scone and it was delicious. It was actually hard to decide on just one bakery item - everything looked delicious. Next time the coffee cake will be happening. I got poached eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast. Husband got a hash omelette. Both come with a lovely little side of greens with a great dressing. Brunch isn't brunch without a little libation, so I had a lovely French white wine and he had a French red. The wine list though small by the glass is chosen very well. We were hoping they sold their bread at the bakery because it's absolutely delicious. Service is warm and friendly. Price point for breakfast with tip was $100. We will definitely be coming back soon to this great neighborhood spot.

I would say this place is pricey but isn't awful their quality is close to what you pay. Delicious…read morebread for their sandwiches. Got the short rib and it was so delicious, perfect amount of cheese, grease, meat, and again delicious bread. They give a lot of fries as well. Service wise they are nice but I really don't like how it's expensive yet you don't get sit down service. It's all order yourself get your own water, napkins etc.. For the price that makes it a downgrade in my opinion. Inside is super large and spacious, pretty atmosphere. Tons of seating and they have their own parking lot! The best! lol

Andrew was hustling. He was doing all the things, engaging with customers, taking orders and even…read morewent to stock the utensil area. There were three other employees around. One was baking and the others were standing around chatting. Andrew def needs to be recognized for his work ethic and getting things done! He was also very knowledgeable about the app and how to navigate it. There was a wait for a full size Cinnabon but it was nice and warm and gooey, so worth the wait. The other employees did bring a whole box of frozen buns out and put them on trays at the register area so kind of took the charm out of fresh rolls. The rolls themselves are clearly mass produced and not as good as we remembered as kids. But was definitely a fun walk down memory lane.

Incredible cinnamon rolls as always. I've been enjoying Cinnabon since I was a little kid, and the…read morequality is always so consistent, delicious and the smell is amazing. This particular location is inside Universal City Walk, near the Buca Di Beppo and the Jurassic Parking lot. Attention/service was ok, rolls were delicious and price was reasonable. Will definitely be back.

This coffee shop it's the best in LA! It has personality and…read morethey key to their success is that they make you feel like home! The owners Mark and Shannon are wonderful and care about people, their son Jack makes excellent coffee, has excellent hospitality skills and I have no doubt he will make sure this place continues being number 1 for many years. I highly recommend visiting this place Wednesdays , Fridays and Saturday mornings so you can try the best coffee from their worldwide champion Barista : Andrew Smet! Shoutout also to Devan, Michelle, and Bronwyn and Logan who always makes us feel like home! Hugs

Great spot for a casual meeting or catching up with a friend…read more The space is easy to sit in, service is quick, and the overall vibe just works without trying too hard. They also have a small selection of gifts on the side, which is a nice touch. I'll be back.