This is a great little hidden gem in Tujunga!! Met the…read moreowner when we came for breakfast and it was great to have a conversation and learn about all they do. They use the best ingredients and they care for the quality of food that they serve. I appreciated this especially since many cafes don't care and try to just do whatever with no thought behind it. They have several seating available for large parties and a ton of food choices for the long hours they are open. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes during lunch or for a late night snack since they are open late.

I tossed my laundry into the washer and stepped out for a quick kombucha run--one of those ordinary…read moreerrands that accidentally turns into a small delight:) As I passed by this spot, it's unassuming splendor just caught my eye. It had to be new; when I lived in the area five years ago, it simply didn't exist. I'm a firm believer in supporting local businesses, so I made a spontaneous U-turn and decided to see what this place was all about. Serendipity, it turns out, has excellent taste! First impressions were strong. A generous parking lot, a welcoming outdoor patio, and the kind of calm confidence that suggests a place run with intention. Inside, I was greeted by a young cashier who was warm, sweet, and effortlessly professional. The pastry and cake display immediately pulled me in, but curiosity led me to ask about breakfast. She walked me through an impressively wide menu, and my eyes locked onto the ajarski--beautifully described as a boat-shaped dough crowned with cheese and two large eggs. I asked her to add protein, and I chose to go with bacon. A double espresso sealed the deal. The interior is spacious, spotless, and thoughtfully designed, with large windows framing Foothill Boulevard and the rolling Tujunga hills beyond. I took a seat facing the window, soaking in the view as the city moved quietly outside. The espresso arrived first--rich, full-bodied, and perfectly textured, not the watered-down imitation too often passed off as a "double." Then came the ajarski. Let me be clear: I've traveled extensively and eaten ajarski in many corners of the world. What landed on my table here was on another level. Every detail was dialed in. The cheese melted luxuriously, the bacon was savory perfection, and the dough--golden, airy, and baked at just the right temperature--delivered depth of flavor with every bite. This wasn't just good; it was intentional cooking, executed with care and pride. I lingered, enjoying the ambiance, the food, and the attentive service. The tip was more than deserved. This place is professionally run, thoughtfully curated, and genuinely uplifting. It put a smile on my face and gave me the kind of energy that carries you through the rest of the day. Highly recommended. A true neighborhood gem--and one I'll be returning to often.

Food and Drink went well. Service went well and something…read moreto do the right thing. Ambiance went well and some chairs make my mom and I sit down and feel lower

Cute little boba shop in la cresenta! the drinks are pretty good - ive got the strawberry…read morepassionfruit fruit tea many times and its always hit. You can adjust the sweetness level (I always ask for less puree too because its naturally sweet). All drinks are moderately prices - from $6 to $8 dollars depending on your drink. They also sell some food/ snack options. there is plenty of open seating and plenty of parking in the area.

I don't know how I've missed this pastry shop all of these years. I've lived in the area for about…read more8 years and the shop is about 8 minutes from my home. I happened to be at the tire shop across the street getting the tires changed on my car and needed to pick up some pastries for guests that were coming over that same day. One of those guests happens to be a baker so I really needed to find some fresh delicious pastries. I checked Yelp for nearby bakeries and La Jaconde popped up with really great reviews so I drove right across the street and picked up some baked goods. I picked up this big pastry that was stuffed with cream cheese and sour cherries (TRUST ME you want this), a box of mixed cookies and bite sized goodies, and a box of stuffed dates (don't knock it until you try it). EVERYTHING was fresh. Everything was tasty. And it got the stamp of approval from the baker friend. The cream cheese and sour cherry stuffed bakery literally disappeared in 10 minutes, and that thing was not small by any means. I returned to this same place the following week to pick up some savory baked goods for some friends, and the owner was at the shop and was so kind and so proud of his products (as he should be). Needless to say this is going to be my bakery of choice. I'd drive past 5 shops to get to this one any day.

Wow the cakes are beautiful, fresh and all my guests LOVED every bite. The cupcakes are so soft and…read morefluffy...the kids loved them. This place deserves to stand out for their top quality.

Drove by a few times before we decided to check it out. Glad we did. Tiny little bakery, with lots…read moreof Armenian-style pastries. Easy to find something for every kind of sweet tooth: chocolate cakes, cream puffs, tiramisu, cookies, sweet breads, etc. Prices are nicely priced. We got a variety and were happy with everything. I liked seeing that trays of items were completely sold out. Must be good! Service is not the friendliest. It would be better if they got rid of all that junk plastic candy mess on the top of the displays. It makes the small space feel smaller, it pulls away from all the lovely pastries, and the women behind the counter can't even see over it when they ask you what you want.

We were headed back to the West Valley to take our Sweet Granddaughter home after spending the…read moreafternoon / early evening at Descanso Gardens. Her mother texted asking if we could bring pastries. It was after 6 p.m., so I turned to trusty Yelp to see what might still be open between Montrose and our destination. This bakery came up, so we stopped in to give it a try. One gentleman was minding both the bakery and the liquor store next door. It wasn't that busy at either place, but he did have to run between the two. He let us know that he'd be right with us, so we had time to look around. The baked goods cases were about half full at 7:00 at night. The man helping us didn't really know anything about the fillings of some of the items that weren't self-explanatory. He got our selections packed up nicely, but it would have been helpful to be able to get more info about some of the cakes/pastries. SG (age 5) boldly chose a cream puff for herself. I wasn't sure if she would like it, but once we got to her house she happily scarfed down half of it, saving the other half for the next day. Dear Hubby and I picked several layers cake pieces, and I added two chocolate-filled cookies. He went for a cannoli, of which they had several options of fillings. I think our daughter and son-in-law made out the best, as we weren't sure what they would like so we got them some Black & White cake, honey cake, espresso cake, and some of the chocolate-filled cookies. It was a dessert-tasting feast to wind up the weekend when we arrived at their place.

It tickled my tree. It tickled all of our trees. It lives up to the name…read more The pancakes are especially ticklish!

To the Tickle Tree owner/manager:…read more Please do not hire people who do not wanna work. They ruin the vibe and experience, even one as brief as mine has been today. I stopped for a cup of coffee and pancakes, while waiting on my car, after receiving somewhat cool cup of coffee from the leftovers of the pot. I politely went up to the counter asking for hot cup of coffee, in response, I received a displeased expression from a girl in a glasseses over-the-counter saying that it's gonna take five minutes which I gladly agreed to wait for. So in five minutes with the same displeased look she left a cup of coffee on my table, turned around and left, after which a tall slender, somewhat pale young gentleman came out with something that can only be described as a clinically depressed look, leaving pancakes with absolutely no eye contact or a single word out of his mouth, even after I said thank you. I was not expecting a parade, balloons and confetti, but this is just so depressing to look at and not the kind of experience, you wanna have at a place in your neighborhood where you come to eat.

Artelice Pâtisserie is honestly one of the prettiest pastry shops I've been to. The desserts look…read morelike edible artwork with velvet finishes, mirror glazes, and incredibly detailed presentation. I tried the Tropical Mango entremet and absolutely loved it. Light, silky, refreshing, and packed with tropical flavor without feeling too sweet. I also tried the raspberry chocolate pastry which was beautifully executed with raspberry compote and chocolate mousse, but I'm just very particular about chocolate-forward desserts. The iced vanilla latte was the perfect balance alongside the pastries, and I ended up leaving with a handful of macarons that were honestly addictive. Every flavor was delicious. Love the outdoor seating too. Perfect spot to slow down for a minute, enjoy a coffee, and have a really elevated pastry experience.

First time trying this place, and it definitely lives up to all the hype. We came late on a…read moreSaturday evening, about one hour before close, and they still had a really good section. We bought a variety of pastries, and all of them were tasty and extremely delicious. Our favorite was the Dubai Chocolate mousse dessert. The napolean was a second favorite, very crunchy layers with amazing cream filling. Presentation of all of the desserts were also spot on. The servers were all very helpful and friendly to answer our questions. We enjoyed our desserts outside on their patio, great experience!

Love their ice cream! Moo Moo Mia really stands out for how often they switch up the flavors each…read moremonth! I'm always looking forward to what new flavors they'll drop next. They also have great vegan options. A cozy Montrose favorite I always enjoy coming back to.

The Hemsworth brothers. Mark and Jay Duplass. The Skaarsgard Brothers. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen…read more Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Ben and Casy Affleck. Tia and Tamera Mowry. The Bronte Sisters. The Jacksons... You win free ice cream on me if you recognize the pattern. Yes, that's right: these are all siblings who have seamlessly worked together in their respective fields. I raise the list to include Mia and Mark Pedersen - the brother and sister team behind the ice creamery Moo Moo Mia with locations in both Montrose and Monrovia. You won't find Mia and Mark bickering or partaking in sibling rivalry; but you WILL find them creating quality, home made ice cream for Angelinos. Mark and Mia made their way from Denmark to Los Angeles in 2009 initially working in a Danish franchise despite both having a background in ice cream-making. When Covid hit in 2020 with its path of destruction to so many businesses; Mark and Mia decided they should cut their losses and create their own company that they can rely on their decision-making and thus Moo Moo Mia was born. Moo Moo Mia strives to produce Grade-A ice cream using crème de la crème ingredients such as milk from Scott Brother Dairy cows (another sibling company where cows roam free on 900 acres and are hormone free producing sensational milk) and offer unique flavor combinations. After a recent poor gelato experience at another LA business; my boyfriend and I decided to reward ourselves with ice cream from Moo Moo Mia on Honolulu in Montrose (this was our second time at this location). Nestled in the charming central Montrose corridor; Moo Moo Mia welcomes with a pastel color wheel façade/signage and a small square footage ice cream shop. When I say 'small'; I genuinely mean small as Moo Moo Mia is tiny with a display case/order counter and a claustrophobic standing room space with a few loose tables outside. This is definitely an "order and get out" establishment. Due to this congestion, Moo Moo Mia felt a bit hectic on both of our visits which always makes one feel guilty to ask for samples in order to not hold up the line. The flavor options at Moo Moo Mia aren't super extensive (there isn't that much to choose from) BUT there do have those unique combinations Mia and Mark boast of with pride. I have sampled a few flavors at Moo Moo Mia such as Honey Lavender (Sweet cream ice cream layered with delicate ribbons of lavender and finished with a touch of raw organic honey - so good with perfect lavender notes!), March flavor of ice cream with Luck Charms marshmallows and Sweet Taro. On our second visit, my boyfriend kept it simple with a single cone ($5.50) of Madagascar Vanilla Bean (Made with imported ground Madagascar vanilla beans) and a kid's cup ($4.25) of March's monthly flavor Coconut Ube for me. Mark and Mia aren't exaggerating about Moo Moo Mia's ice cream as it truly is quite good: creamy, thick and not overly sweet; the texture is perfection. The Honey Lavender holds my heart but the Coconut Ube was also delicious although it tasted of 95% ube with a small 5% after taste of coconut water. Good thing I like Ube! My boyfriend's vanilla was, in his words, "The best vanilla!" and I agree that Moo Moo Mia truly elevates a basic flavor making it extra special. The consensus is that the ice cream is wonderful, no doubt. The customer service at Moo Moo Mia leaves a lot to be desired, however. During both visits the associates were very dry, somewhat curt - although not rude, per se - and are literally only there to get the job done and that's it. Even though this isn't too terrible; it prevents Moo Moo Mia from being a perfect experience. Moo Moo Mia is a delicious and quality option for an ice cream treat that you can truly taste but the lack of numerous flavor options, the teen-tiny shop and the customer service are flaws that keep it from being exceptional. Despite this, Moo Moo Mia is recommended for all ice cream lovers - whether you have a sibling or not!

Personalized service fresh food good host Great tasting…read morecoffee. Clean and welcoming environment.

Very yummy food and the drinks were tasty, better than expected and the service was excellent! Will…read morebe coming back here again and I recommend this place! The outdoor seating on the side of the restaurant was really nice too!

I come here every Sunday and it has truly become my favorite cafe. I always order an Arnold Palmer,…read moreand it's consistently perfect every single time. I usually stop by in the mornings during the farmers market hours, which makes the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is so fun and cozy, and it's honestly one of the best places to sit down, focus, and get homework or work done. The owner, manager, and employees are all very nice people, which makes me love this place even more. I always look forward to coming back!

What an awesome experience we had this morning at this beautiful small cafe in Montrose. Before my…read morehair appointment we decided to pop in for some coffee and pastry and to my delight the even had Armenian coffee and panini pressed breakfast sandwiches that were crunchy and soft at the same time. The staff is so helpful and lovely. My son had a freshly baked cinnamon roll and orange juice. We both loved this place and I can't wait to come back for lunch! Everything is clean and organized and truly unique. Thank you for an awesome independently owned coffee shop that's local to us. We will definitely be stopping by again. Took some pics while we were there.

Nikki cakes just randomly popped up on my DoorDash the other day. I thought to myself why not. If I…read moredon't get sugar in my bloodstream as soon as possible, I will be upset. Little did I know, this would be my new favorite dessert place of all time. I got a slutty brownie, a cookie butter cake, pumpkin coffee cake, and a chloe brownie. Well...I'm now an addict. Highly, highly, highly recommend.

Sweets are great but NOT when it's this ultra sweet- It's too sweet it's almost inedible. While 11…read moreyear old kids might like it, my adult tastes simply could not take more than two tiny morsels. We had friends try different cookies and brownies and they all said the same thing- TOO SWEET. Are these made with 90% sugar? We ended up disposing all of them the next day. WASTE!