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    4.3 (447 reviews)
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    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Delicious creamy Christmas Yule Log 2025!
    Karen L.

    I had the Best Yule Log for Christmas! It was so delicious it was the hit of our Christmas dinner. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was chocolatey and the middle had a delicious creamy middle with a surprise delicious crunch in it! Thank you so much and I will see you next year!!!!

    Mother's Day cakes
    Ana S.

    Stopped by on Mother's Day and luckily got the last Mom mini cake. Although my mom did say it was a little too sweet for her liking she liked it. The passion fruit cakes were delicious. My brother ate the berry crumble one. I was told that the mom cake was berry crumble as well, but it turned out to be slightly different. Regardless, Cake Monkey is my go to spot. There was meter parking up front. Not too busy on a midday.

    Ron L.

    I've always had a sweet tooth for dessert after a good meal. However since I am celiac for 26 years, I've had to lower my expectation of what desserts I can indulge in. In the last five years, there have been a number of bakeries and patisseries that have finally mastered preparing gluten-free desserts. The Cake Monkey on Beverly Boulevard near Fairfax Boulevard offers a number of gluten-free treats that satisfy any cravings I might have. On this occasion I ordered the Gluten Free Pumpkin Loaf Slice and Gluten Free Mixed Berry Loaf Slice. I have alternated taking mini slices from both and they both are delicious. I had a very nice conversation with the friendly server at the counter which enhanced the experience. While some have said that "Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey", there is no hiding the excellent desserts with this Cake Monkey. Who knew primates make great gluten free dessert?

    Mike S.

    Where to start with Cake Monkey? How about yes...yes to everything here! I tried Cake Monkey for the first time today and it was all amazing. What I love about this bakery starts with owner loving what she does (and it shows). The employees were all so nice, and Lisa was great about recommendations and giving insight as to what her favorite items were. I had the sage cheddar croissant and it was light, cheesy, and satisfying. Sage was the wildcard flavor, but it worked with the cheese and croissant perfectly, and didn't overwhelm the overall flavor of this delicious croissant. On to the cakewich(es), which are beautiful, delectable, flavorful, and unique to Cake Monkey. This is the first time I've seen mini personal cakes wrapped like a ding dong (for those old enough to know what those are), and I appreciate being able to use the word delectable in a review. Cakewiches are a great size for satiating a sweet tooth without making you feel guilty for treating yourself. There are a variety of flavors from peanut butter/marshmallow (insanely good) to pink lemonade (refreshing and big flavor) and raspberry red velvet. I also tried the chocolate marshmallow pop pie (homemade pop tart) and to be honest I wish I could have picked one of each flavor. It was sweet without being too rich, chocolatey, and the pastry was baked to perfection. Everything at Cake Monkey is delicious, decadent, gorgeous, and fun. They have unique takes on everything from matzah brittle to pop tarts and ding dongs, and each cake, pie, cookie and bar will make you want to devour them all. Cake Monkey also has several vegan and gluten free options...with some items being both vegan AND gluten free. If you want to TREAT yourself (see what I did there?), get to Cake Monkey right away. I appreciate that they have online ordering and you won't be disappointed with anything you get. Now, I'm off to go walk 25 miles and make up for this splurge...but it was worth it!

    Blueberry Lemon Frangipane Pie
    Madeleine B.

    I stopped by on a weekend afternoon and tried the blueberry crumble pie and cinnamon doodle cookie. Both were decent, but didn't have oomph of flavor and texture that would make me want to come back. Of the two, the pie was my favorite.

    Brian V.

    4+ fun, little bakery, located in the Fairfax area. I came across this place because I was on the way to my friends birthday and was looking for pies. The folks here were super friendly and helpful. When I came in, I looked around and they had a bunch of small handheld pies or pop pies available. They also have these mini cakes. I ended up getting a few of the mini cakes and the pop pies. All were delicious and were a hit at the gathering. I also got a small chocolate cupcake for myself. It looked like one of those hostess dingdong's. Super moist and yummy. I found parking pretty easily. It was in the middle of the day. It is on a frenetic street though, so it could be stressful to parallel park. I think you could park around in the neighborhood close by. Definitely would recommend if you're looking for some small baked goods with a great quality either for yourself or to small gatherings.

    Kristen B.

    100% recommend! Was in the mood for a triple berry cake for my birthday celebration. Sweet Lady Jane came to mind but was had not reopened yet and found Cake Monkey online. It did not disappoint and exceeded all expectations, super easy to order online, pick up was easy and the cake was beyond perfect and delicious. Keep up the great work Cake Monkey team! Will be back!

    Virginia B.

    Such a cute bakery and the staff is incredibly nice and helpful. I love that they also carry gluten free and vegan options! I got the chocolate strawberry cakewich (vegan & gf) and a strawberry pop tart. The cakewich was amazing! I couldn't even tell that it was vegan and gluten free. It was also the perfect amount of cake- not too much and not too little. The pop tart was buttery and the strawberry jam inside was perfect. This bakery nails it with presentation and taste!

    Amber D.

    Hands down a really good bakery! Came here Sunday craving something sweet. Decided on a vegan lemon poppy bread slice. It was so delicious. It had just the right amount of sweetness. The lady who took my order asked if I was ok with an end piece which didn't bother me at all. I was surprised at how big that piece was. Definitely coming back to try more stuff.

    Alejandra P.

    I wasn't the biggest fan of their vegan chocolate cake. It tasted to me like boxed chocolate cake you can get anywhere. The cake whiches are really really good. My son loved them. We'd go back for this, perhaps. It's a cute place. Street parking is available. Kinda pricey.

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    Mike C.

    Piggyback, anyone? Given my current size and weight, I'm normally the one giving them but, at my age, I'm more than willing to hop on someone else's suggestions. As I studied their menu on Locale, my lean favored the chocolate items. I first tried the chocolate pudding cake (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dO7wMipVD_yyI2Ovq6ZZ0A&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); the order listing describes it as a decadent chocolate cake, soaked in a rich chocolate custard and Cake Monkey's Caramel and Marshmallows. It reminded me of Rocky Road with those ingredients but richer. It took two sittings to finish this and it is definitely a dessert item to accompany a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk. The next try was the Wake Monkey sandwich cookie (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7vbMAwLPHlJ78Ge6A_tCvg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); the description reads a rich, fudgy cookie with flourless chocolate and toasted pecans. It's filled with a coffee-infused buttercream. Again, this sweet is probably best eaten as a dessert with the same accompaniments as the cake. The coffee flavor in the buttercream was subtle, allowing the chocolate to dominate. Think of this as another decadent dessert. I finished with the Lil Merri's (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=T_BVTQRZZbXmpbQtymfXIg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), titled as "voted #1 cookie in LA Magazine". It's described as an oatmeal cream pie sandwich filled with a creamy maple vanilla buttercream. This was a welcome change, a lighter sweets choice. It is pretty large still and filling so it took two sittings to finish it. I would order again, likely getting another Lil Merri's and trying something else on their menu. Guess I'll need to study more thoroughly next time.

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    This is a mystical magical place. The best German chocolate cake, possibly on the planet... And the people are so kind...

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    Picked up some mini cakes for my boyfriend's birthday and he said, "These are gluten free?!" They're that good. Decent prices too.

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    Small little shop on beverly. Love this place! Great service. Parking can be tricky! Def. Worth it!

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    Ask the Community - Cake Monkey Bakery

    Do you sell to any other places in Orange County area? I used to buy lil merri's at Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop and was devastated to learn they no longer sell your products!

    Do you guys accept advance bulk orders of mini cakes?

    You can pre-order.

    Do you make gender reveal cakes?

    Yes, we can do gender reveal cakes. We usually need 48 hours notice. Please contact the storefront directly to place your order. (323) 932-1142

    Can I come in and pick up or do I need to order ahead?

    You can pickup at our storefront on Beverly 7 days a week 9am-5pm but we highly suggest ordering ahead.

    Do they sell pie crusts and top crusts good for chicken pot pies?

    Hi Stephanie, We do not currently sell pie crusts and top crusts.

    My mom is Celiac. Do you have gluten-free options? If so, are they made separately with no cross-contamination from equipment/surfaces used to make the regular products?…

    We do offer gluten-free options which can be viewed on our website on the menu page. We do our best to avoid cross-contamination but it is not a certified gluten-free facility.

    Do they sell cake slices?

    We do not sell slices of cake but we do offer a selection of mini layer cakes which are the equivalent to a slice of cake!

    Do you make dacquoises?

    We make the following: Pecan Dacquoise Cake Brown Butter Cake with Caramel Buttercream and Pecan… Read more

    Wat is the price range?

    Hi, We have a variety of products so I am not sure what you would like the price range on. The… Read more

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    Fondry - Mustard Sausage, Fomboise Croiffin, Apple Crumble

    Fondry

    4.4(298 reviews)
    9.0 miEagle Rock
    $$

    it's my second time back and I am still in love with their pastries and now they have capybara…read moredecorations. even after a year their pastries are still consistent and delicious. their pastries are still flaky and not too oily or sweet. We went on a weekday around 11am and there was still a good selection of pastries, but sadly some were sold out already. elderflower rhubarb danish (4.5/5): one of their brunch specials and it was delightfully tart but sweet at the same time. the flavors really balanced each other out. passion fruit cruffin (4.8/5): my favorite from this visit. you can really taste the passion fruit and it was tart and sweet but not too sweet. very balanced flavor. if anything I wish they had added more passion fruit. garlic chive knot (4/5): another one of their brunch specials. also pretty good but I just wish there was more garlic and chives. the flavor was more mild than I'd prefer but it was still good. parking: small parking lot but there is street parking options available. seating: good amount of outdoor seating I think shared with the rest of the plaza but it wasn't too busy when I went. **when adding an update to my 2025 review I accidentally removed the original pastry photo from then so I had to add it back in **

    Been eyeing this spot for quite some time. Parking is easy they have a parking lot but very limited…read morespace, parking on York Blvd didn't seem to have any restrictions either. Not too sure how weekend parking is, I visited on a Wednesday around noon. Neighborhood residential street might be a good option for parking on Avenue 47 but street sweeping (No Parking) is from 8-10am Wednesday on one side and Thursday on the other side. Orange Blossom Almond Croissant -personally was disgusting, orange blossom was extremely strong. Too fragrant that it tasted like a floral bath bomb or soap. Some do like this but it wasn't for me. Tofu Cloud Croissant Toast -cream on top was pretty salted, to help balance the caramelized sugar that helps press the croissant into a toast. Overall, it wasn't wasn't bad but wasn't good and slightly too salted. Passionfruit Croiffin- texture of the croissant/muffin was great! Buttery, flaky and light. Passionfruit cream filling wasn't too sweet. I loved the tart passionfruit seeds. But you might want to scoop some out if you don't enjoy too much sourness. Elderflower Rhubarb Danish - way too crunchy, would prefer it to be crispy instead of a crunch. Filling was good, not too sweet. Black Sesame Parisian Flan -if you love black sesame, this would be right up your alley. Perfect sweet treat to bring to any auntie's home! Blueberry Tea Scone -not too dense. Surprisingly not too sweet even with the demerara sugar coating. It wasn't really crunchy but more sticky and caramelized from sitting.

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    Artelice Patisserie - cheesecake with free macarons

    Artelice Patisserie

    4.8(1.2k reviews)
    5.4 miSawtelle
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2017

    Went here with my girlfriend on a Saturday morning just looking for something sweet and a little…read moredifferent from our usual spots. Pretty glad we stumbled across this place because everything we tried was really good. We got a couple of pastries and a croissant and honestly they were all pretty solid. The croissant especially was really buttery and flaky, hit the spot for sure. I will say that everything looked almost too good to eat but we managed. No complaints at all on the quality, you can tell they put a lot of care into what theyre making. The staff was pretty nice and helpful when we were trying to figure out what to order since we couldnt really decide. Not a huge deal but it was a busy morning and things moved along pretty smoothly. Overall pretty great little bakery. If youre looking for a spot to grab some quality pastries and maybe a coffee this is definitely worth checking out. Would definitely come back next time were in the area.

    Sadly they don't accept discover…read more Outdoor seating with 6 tables and plenty of chairs. Great place to people watch, eat cake and grab a cup of coffee. Champignon: Hazelnut crunch at the bottom with hazelnut creme. The mushroom cap had a small layer of sponge cake and hazelnut creme on top. Lychee rose: Very light on lychee flavor, there's a combination of lychee and a light rose scent. It's layered with sponge cake, 2 layers of jelly. Sweetness similar to Asian cake.

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    Yamazaki Bakery - Pretty light green Matcha Latte...and delicious curry bao.

    Yamazaki Bakery

    4.0(701 reviews)
    7.1 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    I stopped by for a quick coffee and ended up spending way too much time deciding what to order…read morebecause the pastry selection looked so good. There were so many options, and everything in the display case looked fresh and tempting. The pastries I tried were really delicious -- soft, flavorful, and not overly sweet. It felt like the kind of bakery where people actually care about quality instead of just making things look pretty. The vibe inside was cozy and relaxed, which made it easy to slow down for a bit and enjoy everything. It's definitely the kind of place I'd come back to whenever I want good pastries and coffee without going somewhere overly trendy or complicated.

    Before going back to Vegas on a Saturday morning, my husband and I decided to stop by Yamazaki…read moreBakery in LA! Located in the Japanese Village Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, Yamazaki Bakery is one of the many popular destinations for people who are interested in trying Japanese style baked products and snack foods. The legacy of this bakery in the LA area represents an intersection of traditional Japanese baked products and LA style food preferences! Some of their menu items include limited to soft bread loaves, sweet pastries, as well as savory steamed buns. It is also one of the many places you can stop at while shopping or dining at the many other shops and restaurants in Little Tokyo. The menu at Yamazaki Bakery is one that is most notable! There are a variety of baked goods available at Yamazaki (e.g., the green tea roll cake and the strawberry cream roll), there are also other classic options like (e.g., cream puffs, matcha cream puffs) in addition to the some other unique options at Yamazaki (i.e., the curry filled bun, the nikuman steamed buns, and the jalapeno cheese dog). In addition to these traditional options, the light fare offered by the bakery (e.g., the fruit cream sandwich) provides a viable alternative as well! There is a second location in South San Pedro Street with similar lineup of fresh breads and treats. While we visited Yamazaki Bakery, we ended up getting the following Apple Cheesecake Baked Cheesecake Curry Bun The apple cheesecake and the baked cheesecake tasted very similar. There was a lemon base to both cheesecakes. The Apple did have some apple flavoring in it though, but I felt the lemon was the highlight flavor of the cheesecake. Our favorite was the curry bun! It was packed with flavor. There are some tables you can sit at in the Japanese Village Plaza. Luckily it wasn't busy early Saturday morning! The service at Yamazaki Bakery was fantastic!!

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    Coin De Rue Bakery & Cafe - Crookies

    Coin De Rue Bakery & Cafe

    4.0(283 reviews)
    3.4 miHarvard Heights
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    This Korean-style bakery has a great variety of breads and traditional pastries, like red bean…read morebread and rice sulgi. They're also very on-trend, whenever a Korean dessert goes viral, they usually have it here. Recently, they even started selling butter tteok, and I heard it was one of the first places to have it in K-town. I highly recommend the salted bread. Honestly, I think it's even better than the famous spot everyone talks about. My favorite is the corn cheese, it's especially delicious when it's warm. I also tried the Korean chamoe (melon) smoothie, and it was very refreshing. It tasted like they used real melon, since there was a slight natural tanginess that made it even better. There is free parking, though the lot is a bit small. They also have both indoor and outdoor seating, but the seating area is somewhat limited too

    I used to stop by this bakery whenever I was in Ktown because I thought it was pretty solid. But…read moreafter today, I've definitely changed my mind. I got a sausage bbang, a chocopie, and a dalgona latte. The sausage bbang was soggy on the bottom and honestly tasted like it was from the day before. The chocopie barely had any filling, just a thin layer of marshmallow and jam. It honestly felt like they used most of the marshmallow for their Dubai choco cookie because it's probably more profitable, instead of properly filling the chocopie. If that's the case, it's better not to sell it at all than serve something like that. The dalgona latte was also disappointing. With ice, the drink only filled to the bottom third line of the cup marking. Clearly, they skimped on the milk. There was also a weird moment when I paid. My total was $15.25 and I paid cash, but I was given $4.75 in change. When I said it should be $5, she seemed confused and asked what I meant. I told her I literally gave you a quarter right now, and she questioned it before eventually giving me the correct change. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt and assume it was a mistake. I understand times are hard, but charging more for products that clearly had corners cut doesn't sit right with me. It just comes across like there's no integrity. Clearly the quality and portions are going downhill. I wasn't even planning on writing this review. I was going to stay quiet, but the chocopie really ticked me off. I'm not going to pay for food that skims on ingredients and shortchanges customers by charging more for less, so this will be my last visit.

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    Magnolia Bakery

    Magnolia Bakery

    3.8(2.2k reviews)
    0.8 miBeverly Grove
    $$

    It's a white colored building inside and out and so pleasant. People are friendly and they'll help…read moreyou with the menu. I got the carrot cake banana pudding, which for me was ok. I'm not big on creamy and sugary things and I'm more of a chocolatey person. They had lots of different options for cookies, brownies, banana pudding, and drinks.

    I should have read the reviews first - then I might have ordered the banana pudding. Instead I got…read more3 vanilla cupcakes (1 for me, 2 for my teenagers). I bake a lot. So do my kids. And I know that vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting is pretty easy to make, but sometimes I'd rather just buy baked goods than make them for myself, especially when I'm driving past what I thought was a popular (and presumably good) bake shop. I expected a high-quality cupcake. The cupcakes looked cute, but they were as dry as the Sahara. They should have been labeled as white cupcakes as I didn't detect any vanilla in them. I suspect that the "buttercream" was made with milk and margarine and powdered sugar.....so much powdered sugar. It was sickeningly sweet, and it was dry too. And a true bettercream doesn't even use powdered sugar. So not only were the cupcakes terrible, they were not even what they purported to be. This is like calling a cut of meat a filet mignon and serving a hamburger. Von's, Ralphs and Albertson's make better cupcakes than this for a fraction of othe price.

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    Bottega Louie

    4.1(19.6k reviews)
    6.2 miDowntown
    $$

    My former prof at USC suggested this place to meet for breakfast. Upon arriving here, I definitely…read morebelieve this is a wonderful choice for me!! Definitely my kind of place :D I love pastries! I can eat pastries as meals!! FOOD 5/5 As I am meeting my other former classmates for brunch, I decided to just have a pastry and cappuccino. The avocado toast my prof had looked amazing!! Pain au chocolat 5/5 It was huge and scrumptious!! I would prefer it to be warm tho. Still it was a good pain au chocolat. Cappuccino 5/5 My fav cappuccino is at Angelina Paris, but this is still a good cappuccino and no complaints. SERVICE 5/5 Service was wonderful! I arrived early and the staff was friendly. Our server was friendly and attentive. AMBIANCE 5/5 I love those seatings by the window. I usually like places with natural lighting. Lots of seatings; Bottega Louie is huge! I definitely love to come back for more pastries!! Thank you Prof K for this recommendation and buying me breakfast this morning!! 05.14.2026

    I've eaten here a handful of times since 2010, long before I began Yelping. I've dined here for…read morebrunch, lunch, and dinner, and it's always been a pleasurable experience. Thus, this review is long overdue, but is still a work in progress as I'll have to reacquaint myself with their other menus. Making an impromptu visit here for dessert/coffee on Mother's Day reminded me why BL needs a review. Cuisine: 4/5. Solid. Again, I need to reacquaint myself with their other menus. That said, even without a reservation, it's worth it to stop in to sample their beautiful selection of patisserie and have a good coffee and/or a digestif. Beverages: 4/5. Blood Orange Negroni was definitely enjoyable. No complaints. Service: 4/5. Staff is friendly and unpretentious. Say less. Ambiance: 5/5. One of the few places I've been to in L.A. that reminds me of a Parisian brasserie/patisserie. Lively, but much classier than large chain restaurants. It's aesthetically enjoyable with a bright decor--a must check-out for the city. Been provecho.

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