My husband and I LOVE the cookies from Magnolia! They are typically at the La Jolla Open Aire…read moreFarmer's Market on Sundays and so we often splurge and get half a dozen cookies to eat throughout the week. They offer a variety of unique cookie flavors along with granola. You really can't go wrong with any of the options (pretty much had them all), but our favorites are the salted brown butter chocolate chip, espresso toffee chocolate & sea salt, peanut butter brown butter butterfinger, and the s'mores. They can package up your cookies in a nice box as well or they are wrapped individually. It's hard not to eat all of the cookies in one sitting, but they do last throughout the week if you have some self control! They do offer samples and even have a frequent buyer card. Buy 12 and get one free! I've gone through probably more cards than I should, but these cookies are just that amazing! Pricing is reasonable for the quality of cookie you get. The owner, Max, and the rest of the folks that work there are super friendly and you can tell that they have a passion for baking these delicious goods. I definitely recommend checking out Magnolia!

I am not the type of person to just buy cookies because I've been perfecting a recipe. Max makes…read moresuch amazing cookies- my favorite is the earl gray, fig jam, and almond cookie. It honestly could not be replicated so I won't even attempt to do so. Max is also such a pleasant owner. He's super nice!! Give him a follow!!

The workers were friendly, ice cream was amazing, the service was amazing, and the ambiance was…read morevery laid back, shoutout Sy!

good service. lots of flavors to choose from including…read morevegan. got bigface coffee and peanut butter honeycomb.

I hate that I know about this place bc it's my new addiction. I usually grab two when I'm there,…read moreone to eat now and one to eat later my absolute favorite is the black sesame walnut dessert. The texture is so light and creamy so it feels like eating healthy ice cream. You can order at the counter but there's also a convenient kiosk if you already know what you want. Only downside is that when I initially looked at the nutrition facts I was like "oh, it's 165 calories for this dessert! Nice" but if you look at it more closely it says the there's 3 servings in a container. Okay, no way there's 3 servings in that jar

Coconut lovers' dessert spot!…read more Prices are on the higher side, but it's worth it for us since we do love coconut. It's a reusable, cute glass jar, which made it a little pricey too. Wide selections of flavors. We got their mango coconut. Not too sweet jelly and sweet mango toppings. I like that the tip starts at $1, not 15% or even 18% on their POS terminal. They only accept credit cards for payment. The place is small but has a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The staff was nice and offered us to taste their coconut jelly before we ordered. It's a must try. Will absolutely back and try different flavors.

It's was amazing the tea was good. And the cheesecake was…read moredelicious. It's a bit pricey but worth the it.

Karak House is a beautifully decorated and relaxing spot that feels like a warm, cozy retreat to…read morehave a warm cup of special happiness. The atmosphere is inviting and peaceful, making it the perfect place to unwind with a menu offering unique choices that set it apart from standard cafes. The golden saffron latte is an absolute standout (get an add shot of espresso if you need a boost). It's scrumptious and fragrant, balancing comfort and sweetness just right. Pairing it with one of their incredibly moist milk cakes is a must, especially the seasonal pumpkin flavor, which perfectly captures the essence of fall in every milky cinnamon and pumpkin bite. Whether you need a quiet moment to yourself or a comfortable setting to catch up with a friend, Karak House delivers a perfectly chill experience. Just wish the inside space was larger but obviously it can't be helped.

I think the ac might have been broken because I remember it being super hot inside…read more The food was just ok, and the so were the drinks. We got a drink and the mango shaped dessert and neither really hit the spot. Very plasticy all around. Later I went to the capital one cafe and tried to fix the drink to make it better.

We love this place! They have so many options to choose from. Ice cream, pastries, Dubai chocolate,…read moreand a variety of other desserts. The staff is so nice and helpful! It's conveniently located at the UTC Westfield mall so it's always a good stop after shopping.

Small bakery located at UTC MALL. Servers are really friendly and made great recommendations. I got…read morea few pastries to share and we all loved them. My favorite was the yuzu meringue pastry which was nice and tart. For savory, loved the chicken Chipotle crepe. Great spot for a quick lunch in between all your shopping.

TLDR - All style, some substance. Everything from the exterior to the foods exudes a beautiful…read moreaesthetic but the quality aside from looks does not justify the price when there are comparable and more price appropriate dessert/sweets/cafes within a 2 minute walk Parfait Paris is an adorable patisserie/cafe at the utc Westfield. The staff is friendly, anything you buy looks gorgeous and the inside is immaculate. Ambience 9/10 Lunar New Year Croissant Described as a croissant filled with sesame and almond paste, this is a good but not great croissant. It has the layers, it has the chew, but it's no better than a croissant you would get at a number of other bakeries in the area. But those other bakeries are charging $4-7 instead of $10! The almond and sesame flavors were both very subtle and make me believe there is just a very minimal amount used in the recipe. Would not recommend even as a chewy over crispy croissant guy. 5/10 Creme brûlée latte Pretty much what I wanted without description. Creamy, noticeable but not overpowering vanilla flavor, and a lovely burnt topping for bitter balance. The coffee still comes through meaning this is a well crafted latte, not a dessert. This one actually comes at a pretty decent price too. 8/10 Yuzu & lime tart Their take on meringue pie is composed of a graham crust, yuzu mousse, and a meringue topper with a circle of lemon curd gel. To my taste, there is too much sweet on this plate, needing some balance of tart. But the textures of each component were on point: fluffy meringue, thick lemon gel, dense crust, and substantial yet airy mousse. Torching the meringue at home added a bitter element which I think made the sweetness more palatable. Would have liked the citrus to be more present. 5/10. All in all I would choose other sweets shops at most shopping centers than return here but for drinks this is a pretty good option.

I ordered four 1/2 Dozen Thank You Cookie boxes for my surgeons and staff…read more Amanda at the La Jolla Store was super super helpful and offered EXCELLENT customer service! I deeply appreciate how she went above and beyond for me! Thank you Amanda! I can't wait to visit in person some day! I'm looking forward to placing my next delivery orders for my nephew and his friends at UCSD in addition to my for staff while I am out. Sending Yummy Cookies Is ALWAYS a GREAT gift!

I've been to Batch & Box at UTC La Jolla at least a dozen times. Their soft, fluffy, chewy,…read morefreshly baked cookies are as Good as advertised. As a chocolate lover, I've only tried the following signature cookies: - The Gentleman - (10/10) OMG Delicious! - The Classic Chocolate Chip - (9/10) - Cocoa Peanut Butter - (8.5/10) - The Dubai (Chocolate/Pistachio) - (9/10) Customer Service: Excellent. (Always very attentive and customer friendly).

Secret French Bakery made made the beach theme cake for our granddaughter's 21st birthday. She…read morewanted lemon cake with raspberry filling. Not only was it beautiful, but was moist and delicious! Everyone was asking where who made the cake! Thank you Mahya! The shells were edible white chocolate.

All I can say is "WOW"!!!!! I needed a custom birthday cake for my adorable 70 year old wife and…read morewhat I got was an absolute masterpiece! We had to set up stanchions for cake viewing because nobody had ever seen any thing like it. I should've charged admission because it would've paid for the cake! The attention to detail that Mahya put into this is astonishing, and that's just the looks! I was giving my wife a Johnny Was top for her birthday (scoring big points} and asked Mahya to do the best she could to match the design. It was so perfect that Johnny may want to get into the cake business . . . breathtaking I'd say. After the crowd finally settled down we anxiously got to cut the cake (kind of a bummer) and once again we were in awe. Never had anyone seen such an awesome display of 4 layers of yummy in their lives. . . . chocolate with salted caramel After another viewing delay i finally gave the green light to taste the glory of artistry. . . If I called this cake delicious it would be an understatement . . . maybe more like exquisite, stupendous or delectable. Friends that never eat birthday cake were asking for seconds!!! Everybody was so distracted by the cake we almost forgot it was Karen's birthday . . . unbelievable. Obviously I highly recommend Mahya and French Secret Pastry to everyone but Johnny Was . . . he can stick to designer clothes while Mayha designs outstanding, delicious cakes!!!!! Thanks so much!!

The line for the gelatos was worth the wait. You pay first and then you can sample and select your…read moreflavor. Chocolate spread, chocolate, and other food items are available for sale as well. There really isn't much seating as it is more spacious on the chocolate side, but it is very well lit. The gelato was very creamy and delicious. I would come here again.

Love the premium selections of flavors you can get here. There were two kind of pistachio, but I…read morewent with the pistachio kunafa delight. You pay before you select the flavors. The service was great. You can samples as many flavors as you would like. The store has a section for other sweets for purchase. They were giving out chocolate samples while we were there. Seating area was clean and nice to use on a hot summer day.

Tous Les Jours = cafe drinks and pastries heaven! (and so much more). The array of sweet & savory…read morepastries, donuts, sandwiches, cakes, and other goods is so tempting as each one is so unique both in flavor and appearance. I tried the pistachio matcha latte (10/10), mushroom onion cheese pastry (9/10), coffee bun (8/10), cherry cream cheese pastry (9/10), and strawberry tiramisu cake (10/10). Must try spot in La Jolla!

I met up with a friend in Tous Les Jours, and it's one of her go to bakeries. I was amazed by the…read morehuge selection of items ranging from salt bread, a super thick egg and bacon sandwich, kimchi croquette, croque monsieur, cakes, and drinks. I got an iced matcha latte, salt and butter roll, garlic cream cheese bread (such a nice strong garlic flavor), an earl gray macaron, and a blueberry lavender macaron. Everything was pretty tasty, but just a bit pricy. On the day I went, they had free samples of the choco cloud cake. It was delicious with fruit throughout the layers, and not too sweet! You can buy a whole cake, or just a slice of cake if you want to try different flavors. They also have a merchandise section with Tous Les Jours cooler bags, bags of coffee beans, and tumblers. Between the impressive selection and quality of the baked goods, I can definitely see why this is my friend's go to bakery, and I'll be back to work my way through more of the menu.