Scrum-diddly-umptious almond & chocolate croissants! The ambiance is a perfect mashup of a working…read morebakery and cozy coffee shop. Service is natural, comfortable and prompt. Brew is also on point! Big downside: they are usually out of many options later in the day. But croissants are real and serious, so willing to forgive that bit. This one is a no brainer if you like your croissants.

Very very excellent quality pastries. My friend came from out of town and agreed this is one of the…read morebest (if not the best) laminated pastries in LA county. What I've tried: -Plain croissant: Some of the best lamination I've ever seen. Large and ultra flakey. Great even 2 days after purchase. Buttery deliciousness. -Pain Au Chocolat: Done very well. Still very flakey and chocalate-y. Melts beautifully when toasted. -Kouign-Amann: Great execution. Crispy but not soggy or too tough from the sugar brulee exterior. Nice hit of finishing salt. Interior was still plush. Delicious. -Almond Croissant: Good but not as stellar as the other pastries. I did enjoy the crunch of the almond slivers and appreciated that the toppings didn't weigh down the pastry dough itself. -Chocolate Chip Cookie: Very good brown butter notes but I wouldn't mind the cookie to be a teeeny bit thicker. -Ricotta Pesto: Delicious. Pesto was pronounced and filling was creamy. Heated up very well and pastry dough maintained all the flakey layers despite the filling in the center. The shop and parking: Parking immediately outside of the shop is paid meter. Free parking is available if you walk about a block or two down behind the shop along the apartment units. It's a short 2-5 minute walk so I'd highly recommend doing that if you can. Just make note of the no parking signs in case there is street sweeping or any restrictions but I've done this several times now with no issues. The shop is relatively small but has a good amount of seating with maybe two tables outside. I've been at different times and only once has there been a line that has gone out the door. Still, it was a short wait (about 12-15 mins). The shop also sells merch like t-shirts and adorable mini tote bags. They also have unique chocolates from different countries of origin for sale. Prices of pastries are on the higher end but they are very high quality given the sourced ingredients and 3 day process. You can actually see them folding and extruding the croissant dough behind the glass if you come at the right time! They have seasonal offerings and an option to pre-order online as well. Overall: Amazing quality. Everything you would want and expect from laminated pastries. Will continue coming back!

Stumbled upon this hidden gem behind downtown Culver on Venice -- and what a find! Milla Chocolates…read moreis a beautiful little shop offering artisanal bonbons, chocolate drinks, and other sweet treats. I ordered a black sesame chocolate drink with two bonbons: pistachio and yuzu caramel. My kid devoured the pistachio in one bite, but the yuzu caramel was absolutely divine -- rich dark chocolate balanced perfectly with fragrant, real yuzu flavor. The drink was definitely too sweet for my taste though. Needed to take home and add milk into it and actually turned it into two drinks. They also have gorgeous gift boxes, customizable assortments, and prepackaged goodies -- perfect for gifting or indulging yourself. Service was amazing. The barista was super friendly. My paper bag with my take away lunch ripped in their store and she offered a beautiful bag without me even asking. She was patient in explaining their menu and helped me picked out Chocolates that my kids would love. Warm, welcoming, and refined -- this spot is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth in Culver City.

My husband searched far and wide for high quality chocolates here in LA and so far, this is the…read morebest chocolatier we've encountered in LA. Why is there so few options?? Seriously! Now, each time we travel to NYC or internationally, I'm buying boxes of quality chocolate. I wish Milla were closer. If so I would buy there more often.

Amazing service, extremely sweet and accommodating. I came here with a friend and we tried the…read moredubai chocolate strawberry cup. Everything is made in house which is so cool and the flavor itself was amazing, literally the perfect sweet treat: Crunchy, sweet, tart, yall need to come get yourself some of this. They also offer a variety of other sweets, would love to try next time!

I have a guilty feeling of pity while writing this, but I'm a huge chocolate lover - meaning I've…read morepretty much gone to all the chocolatiers where I live (there are a lot) and usually try to go to a popular chocolate place whenever I take a trip. TAWDI appeared highly rated, but it was also basically the only choice. Walking in to Mickey Mouse greeting you, it's a very homely, organized, and oddly empty shop with some Middle Eastern influence. They are big on marketing for their Dubai chocolate offerings, which I did try. The lady who helped was very kind, offering us each a sample by the chocolate type we liked. As she explained how they make chocolate in the back daily, I had to inquire about popular selections and what some flavors were. Basically, they seem to focus on Dubai chocolates and have some imported goods from Lebanon. While I trust that they make chocolates daily, I have to question how much, what flavors, and what is being turned over, because the sample I ate and the chocolates I opened up later certainly had obvious chocolate bloom, and yes they were stored at an appropriate temperature and eaten on the same day. At the price these pieces were, they certainly shouldn't have chocolate bloom nor taste like old chocolate. The filling of their Dubai bar was nice, crunchy, and moist, but the exterior chocolate shell didn't really have a taste. I am fine with paying a premium for premium-tasting chocolate and often do it, but I would have preferred eating grocery store chocolate, honestly. I'm not sure what others are tasting or whether people reviewing TAWDI are actually into chocolate, but I was disappointed when I didn't enjoy these.

Laderach Chocolatier Shop not only looks delicious but also smells delicious. We stopped by on a…read moreThursday afternoon. We were a few stores down from Laderach and we can smell the sweet scent of chocolates from a far. We decided to stop by and check out this fancy and yummy chocolate shop. As soon as we came in Laderach, the sales people were welcoming and greeted us. They also offered some samples and any sample of our choosing. We tried the strawberry chocolate and milk chocolate. They were both delicious. The chocolate was perfect. It was quality chocolate and semi sweet and not too rich. The combination with the dried strawberries were a perfect blend and balance. We left the store and purchased a couple of the pre packed milk chocolate and the strawberry chocolate. We can't wait to comeback to try other types of chocolates on Laderach's menu.

I m not a big fan of chocolate, but I do love me some good chocolate here and there. Once in a…read morewhile, I will get some from here for my special humans and for myself hehhe I gotta admit, the chocolate here is good. I esp enjoy the hazelnut w/almonds. They tend to give that one out as samples. The other chocolates are good as well. So I usually get a mixtures from the display case and some packaged ones. I do have to say the staffs could be judgy, which sukz. Sometimes, they will offer me some samples and sometimes, I do just ask for it. I feel it would be better if they just ask all the customers. That way customers will not feel left out or having the feeling of being treated differently.

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.

this is a nice little shop that has a wide variety of options to chose from. the worker at the…read morefront was nice and told us to ask any questions because we were stuck in what to get. overall 4/5 however the price is pretty pricey

Love it here we always come here and its never been a disappointment. Everything is so delicious, a…read morebit pricy but it's definitely worth it. Service is very fast and kind, all the worker are quick and friendly. The place is very clean and put together and the music and lighting are always a vibe! Love it!

Wow! Where do I begin? These rare Brazilian delicacies are delicious and adorable. They make for…read moregreat gifts to friends and family. I purchased two boxes last week, one as a gift and the other I kept for myself. I'm so glad I did! I definitely will be buying in bulk this Christmas season.

The most beautiful chocolate box I have ever purchased! My valentine couldn't stop obsessing over…read morehow cute this gift was! Not only are these chocolates a good gift, but they are also for charity. Every chocolate that is sold, feeds a meal for a homeless person in Sao Paulo. The prices are unreal, for a box of 29 of these handmade sweets costs only $32. I would have expected anywhere from double to triple the cost here in LA. Also, the young lady operating Brigadier Sweets was very sweet(no pun intended) and informative. She described in detail over the phone every item they sold and updated me on when the chocolates would be ready for pick up. I do recommend these chocolates and will be buying many more in the future!