Chubby Cheek Cakes

We met up with some cousins right before our flight home. They recommended this spot. It's a…read moresmaller café with a drink counter and a modest little display of baked goodies. But don't let that small display fool you because these desserts came out swinging! And if you love UBE as much as I do, you're in for a TREAT! WHAT WE SWALLOWED: *UBE BUTTER BAR: Imagine if bibingka and ube mochi had a baby. THIS would be their delicious little love child! Buttery, creamy, with that wonderful ube flavor in every bite. Ohhhh, this was SO GOOD! The texture and richness were absolutely heavenly. *UBE CRACK CHEESECAKE: ADDICTING! Rich, creamy ube cheesecake that had me questioning which dessert I loved more. This or the Ube Butter Bar?! I honestly couldn't decide. Both were so delicious, and I would happily eat either one again! *UPSIDE DOWN HALO HALO: Just when I thought halo halo couldn't possibly get any better, they went and created THIS masterpiece! The combination of chewy jellies, crunchy flakes, creamy ube, ice cream, and sweet condensed milk was to die for! So many different textures and flavors coming together in one glorious dessert. It was rich, decadent, and worth EVERY bite. This is an absolute MUST TRY! Everything we tried was fantastic, but that Upside Down Halo Halo completely stole the show. Thank goodness our cousins introduced us to this place. Now I have another must-stop dessert spot whenever we're back in LA!

The pastries and drinks were so delicious! We ordered several ube treats and turon pop tart and…read moredairy free Thai tea. The place is very cute and service was polite and welcoming

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Upside Down Halo Halo

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Ube monster

Muddy Paw Coffee Eagle Rock

4.5(237 reviews)

2.2 km•Eagle Rock

Delicious coffee! I would definitely recommend trying it out even if you're planning on getting it…read moreto-go. Quick and friendly service. They make everything they put in the drinks in-house. Ambiance is casual with lots of seats outside. Keep in mind there will be dogs meaning barking, pooping, peeing, etc. Street parking, you know how it is.

Creepy eery feel in this place... The mission to support…read moredogs in the community is admirable, but the experience didn't match the intent. The atmosphere felt off and not very kid-friendly. Staff seemed annoyed when we asked questions, and the service felt unwelcoming. The coffee itself wasn't very good, which made the visit disappointing overall. I want to love what they're trying to do, but the basics of hospitality and quality need work before I'd recommend it.

Outside

Wag the tail signature drink

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Cute decòr.

Cool Bites Pâtisserie

4.5(154 reviews)

6.4 km

Women-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

The roast beef sandwich is delicious!…read more I recommend it! You will not be disappointed!

Pastries too pretty to eat! Luckily they taste just as good as they look…read more The pistachio tart was a flavor bomb! I didn't get to try all of them but everyone indulged and no complaints. Great for gifting or bringing over to an event for a sweet treat.

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Magpies Softserve

4.2(200 reviews)

2.2 km•Highland Park

Yarrrr!! It be a magpie life for me!! So freaking good! Tuck the kids into bed because this ain't…read moreno after school froyo! This is delicious, rich, full bodied soft serve. I like the very sweet flavors but they also have more subtle stuff. Also - they have giant chunks of honey! Wow! As a topping? It really doesn't get better than that. Natures ultimate candy. The sweet cream soft serve was very sweet, but it's suppose to be like that. SUPER friendly younger dude working there. He liked serving me samples almost as much as I liked eating it hahah good for him! Ambiance is cool. Right in the middle of hip east side walking area, so you may get judged if not coveted in ironic tattoos and torn up jeans (jk jk jk) Can't wait to go back!

Soft serve heaven! We had the corn almond with the roasted strawberry pairing for $7.50. The best…read moreflavor IMO is the roasted strawberry. You could taste the char on the strawberry which was pleasant. Service was great. She let us sample lots of flavors. The place has a few seats inside and the air conditioning was working quite well on a hot LA day. Overall, a pleasant experience but I wouldn't say I was wowed.

Napping stuck all over priced cone.

Sweet cream

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Sweet cream and malted chocolate swirls

Swrlies

5.0(92 reviews)

2.0 km•Highland Park

Attended the Hansen Dam World Cup fan zone this weekend, and that entire event as a VIP ticket…read moreholder was a bust. Spent too much money for basically nothing. One of the very few good things that did come out was this vendor. With this horrible heat during the Mexico game and basically no shade at all for the VIP section, we were left thirsty and craving something delicious to hit the spot. Swirlies came in clutch during these times of need. Had to order 6 vanilla-flavored ice creams, some with some chocolate drizzle, and when I tell you, they hit the spot! Wow! The ice cream was so good, and the service was good and quick, and the cashier was sweet, answering all my questions about their ice cream since I had never tried it before and had questions regarding size and options for kids. All was answered kindly and timely; we were charged and had all 6 ice creams within 5 minutes of paying despite the long lines and despite them selling out all weekend. Swirlies is an ice cream truck you don't want to skip; if it's located at any event you are at, you must try it out. You will not regret it. I ended up eating my own and my kids', who could not finish it because the portion was top-notch. 10/10 ice cream; highly recommend.

It's good but its not hard to make ice cream/froyo taste good, it's sugar…read more it's just Thriftys Wholesale ice cream being reused It's good but not $14 a cone good I had it when they were selling to crowds at a watch party

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Modu Cafe

4.2(301 reviews)

3.1 km•Highland Park

I had such a great experience at Modu Cafe today…read more I ordered an iced latte and a matcha latte, and both were excellent. The coffee was smooth, and the matcha had a rich, balanced flavor without being overly sweet. What really stood out to me, though, was the bakery. The pastry display was absolutely beautiful--it felt more like an art exhibition with a subtle Japanese aesthetic than a typical bakery. I tried the Milk Cream Bun and the Miso Cinnamon Roll. The Milk Cream Bun was light and perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness. The Miso Cinnamon Roll completely surprised me. I was curious how miso would work in a cinnamon roll, but it didn't taste noticeably like miso. Instead, it added a subtle savory umami that elevated the sweetness of the cinnamon roll beautifully. It was unlike anything I've had before. This place left such a great impression that I already want to come back and try the rest of the pastries. Highly recommended!

We arrived at Modu Cafe around 2:30 pm on a weekday and it was surprisingly packed. There weren't…read moreany open seats when we arrived, although a few were being taken up by people's bags. From waiting in line to receiving our drinks, the whole process took a little under 10 minutes. Parking is street parking only, but it's pretty easy. There are plenty of marked spaces nearby, and the streets are wide, so getting in and out of the spots isn't difficult. We ordered a Matcha Latte and Hojicha Latte with cream tops, which cost extra to add and brought each drink to around $8. Visually, they looked really promising, and from what I could see, everything was being hand whisked. Unfortunately, the drinks missed the mark for me. The matcha was smooth and not overly sweet, but it leaned more grassy, while I personally prefer matcha with nuttier notes. That part really just comes down to preference. The hojicha was more disappointing. It was still a little powdery, which was distracting, and I found it quite sweet. I was told it was lightly sweetened with agave, but the sweetness seemed to overpower some of the hojicha flavor. The hojicha itself seemed like it had a good flavor underneath, but everything together just didn't work for me. The cafe has a nice atmosphere and a pretty expansive menu, so it's possible I would've had a different experience with other items. However, considering how busy it was in the middle of a weekday, I'm not sure I'd recommend it as a reliable work or study spot. The staff was fine, but nothing particularly stood out about the service either. Overall, I've had much better matcha and hojicha elsewhere, especially at this price point. Modu Cafe unfortunately wasn't for me, and I'm not sure I'd come back specifically to give it another try.

Counter Space

Black sesame mochi cake

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$8 Milk Cream Bun (loooots of cream in there, and so soft!)

Ice Cream Luv

4.8(56 reviews)

4.0 km•Eagle Rock

If you want a perfectly delicious homemade waffle cone, I don't know what waffle cone taste better…read more I don't know how a waffle cone can taste better than this, and delicious ice cream. This is the spot. The service is down to earth and welcoming. The place is nice and clean has some good 80s 90s music is a delicious ice cream joint in the neighborhood. Hits the sweet spot! Mad Luv

Adorable, delicious, straight forward community builder. My 5 year old nephew said, "Tata, I have…read moreto take you to Ice Cream Luv." We went twice while I visited from New York. You can feel the owner, Ray's, touch in every detail of the place. The 80's and 90's tunes tied it all together like a nice hip hoppy hug.

Flavors

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Mural

Milkfarm

4.5(391 reviews)

3.5 km•Eagle Rock

This is a great local find for gourmet cheeses and accoutrement! I had a delicious muffuletta…read moresandwich and it was so appealing that my friend got the same. I purchased two cheeses, bread, "spaghetti dust" and Fat Gold olive oil for use at home. Service was fantastic - the structure seems to be an attendant who helps you choose what you'd like and helps you from start to check out. There is a sandwich counter with premade offerings that vary somewhat from day to day. I understand that I could've preordered cheese plate and so you can bet I'll do that next time! The shop is small and sort of dark, but the counter is lovely and has great offerings. There are a few tables outside with tiny stools (they do not cater to the Sir-Mix-A-lot crowd!) and a tapered bench next to the window. I think I'll pick up and eat at home next time.

The lady took a dance class nearby and got me a baguette sandwich for us to share as a late…read moreafternoon snack. She got us The HBB, which is French ham, brie and herbed butter. It was real good. I liked its flavor although I wish it had more ham in it. The bread was a little tough the lady said. It was at the end of their day and the last one left. Maybe that had something to do with it. Nevertheless, I liked it. I love a simple but flavorful French baguette sandwich and this was a good one with 3 quality ingredients plus the bread. I believe this was $10. I hope to check Milkfarm out for all their other offerings. We plan on doing that together soon. Street parking only. Metered out front. Some free but timed parking on the side streets. Check the signs.

Interior... many types of cheeses in the case

To go sandwiches

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Baguette Sandwich "The HBB" - ham, Brie, & butter!

Colorado Donuts

4.5(1.3k reviews)

4.0 km•Eagle Rock

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Review update - 2026 ---…read moreColorado Donuts has officially become a tradition whenever we're in town! Since we're constantly bouncing between Eagle Rock and Orange County, a box of these sweet little beauties has basically become our required cargo for the drive back to OC. Their donuts are ridiculously fluffy and delicious, but those berry cronuts? LORD HAVE MERCY. Highly addictive and absolutely dangerous to anyone pretending to have self-control. Their vegan options are fantastic too--and no, we're definitely not vegan. We just tried them out of curiosity. If a T-Rex somehow had a human child, that would probably be me, so... yeah, no. But even I have to admit, they're GOOD! The kids love the custard cream-filled donuts, while the perfectly sweet-and-tangy raspberry and lemon-filled ones never survive the ride home. Yum! The shop itself is cute, bright, spotless, and welcoming, but the staff really make this place special. Always cheerful, kind, and genuinely delightful--some of the best customer service around. We LOVE Colorado Donuts and are forever loyal customers. At this point, we're pretty sure the kids will inherit this tradition.

I bought a dozen for workers at our home, been by a million times, never went in. The place is…read moreclean, looks like they do a big lottery business, cases were clean and an assortment of donuts and pastries I believe ice cream too. It's in a strip mall, that is perpetually dirty in parking lot and side walk in front. Seems none of the businesses, including a couple I give business to, care about how dirty the side walk on Townsend and Colorado are. Shop owners use to have pride of their entrance appearance. The strip mall owner also has let their wall in front go to disrepair. The workers seemed to like the donuts, damn, at over $30 for a dozen, they had better be good! Damn, not just the Donut shop, but all of those shops should show some civic pride and clean their filthy sidewalk and parking lot!

Chocolate Caramel Crunch Donut, Ube Cake Donuts, Horchata Donut, Strawberry Vegan Donut, and Plain Cake Donut

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Organic Plain Cake Donut with Deep Purple icing

Scoops

4.5(462 reviews)

2.2 km•Highland Park

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tl;dr this unassuming Highland Park hole-in-the-wall was one of the pioneers of premium ice cream;…read moreexpect a sophisticated yet affordable flavor lineup Nowadays, artisanal ice creameries are everywhere in Los Angeles. But one of the originators of ambitious ice cream was Tai Kim, the Cordon Bleu-trained mind behind Scoops. Kim opened his first location in East Hollywood over 20 years ago, offering flavor combos that even nowadays would raise eyebrows. Remarkably, even today, Scoops remains a popular mainstay in the LA ice cream scene. The Highland Park shop admittedly feels less posh than its aesthetic neighbors. The whitewashed interior is decorated with abstract, vaguely ice cream-themed artwork. Uncushioned wooden benches are pressed to either wall. The menu is chalked onto a blackboard behind the ice cream display. A giant fiberglass waffle cone is pressed into the back corner. Instrumental piano music plays quietly in the background. My partner and I visited on a weekend evening, and Scoops boasted a steady stream of customers. We sampled a handful of flavors before settling on our top two. My partner's favorite was the signature Brown Bread. The milkshake-like texture melted smoothly on the palate, while the Grapenuts maintained an addictive crunch. But don't sleep on the dairy-free flavors -- we also loved the oat milk-based Cookie Butter Oreo. Although slightly more icy (somewhere between sorbet and true ice cream), the base tasted evenly of speculoos with cookie pieces mixed in. The service was patient and friendly, and the prices felt reasonable. The $5 "Kid Scoop" size was surprisingly generous in portion, and the "single" scoop could actually be split across 2 flavors. What Scoops shop lacks in aesthetics, it more than makes up for in ice cream quality and quantity. I can't wait to work my way through more of the exciting flavor lineup during my next visit to Highland Park.

I came in here on a Saturday night with a couple friends, craving some dessert after our dinner…read more The workers were accommodating and let us sample quite a few flavors. I ended up settling on getting a single scoop of Brown Bread which I thought was the best flavor out of all the ones I tried. It also had bits of crunchy frosted flakes for contrasting texture. The only thing I didn't vibe with was that the ice cream was more icy than creamy. I typically like my ice cream on the creamier side but the flavors were okay/decent overall. This is not a place where you can eat your ice cream inside so plan to take it elsewhere!

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Kids scoop

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Leo M.

115

7 years ago

Chubby Cheek Cakes is honestly the best of the best! The peanut butter and jelly cupcakes I had for my birthday party were AMAZING. Not to mention the soccer themed birthday cake that came along with those cupcakes. Would definitely recommend this place for any sort of special event or just if you're into sweets. read more

Laura M.

249

7 years ago

Most delicious cupcakes and cakes ever!!! Hired CCC for my bridal shower and couldn't be happier!! Look how beautiful everything was!

Crystal F.

9 years ago

This place is seriously the best!

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