Frosted is my absolute favorite shoppe to buy cupcakes! Every single flavor they make is stellar…read more I don't know what they do to make their buttercream frosting as incredibly tasty as it always is! I recently had an espresso or coffee based buttercream on a chocolate cupcake. That frosting was Magical! I highly recommend! All the women that work here to create these little cake perfections are also the sweetest! Thank you, Frosted Cupcakery!

Why have Holey Grail Donuts when you can have Frosted Cupcakery instead?!…read more Okay, that might be quite the low blow considering that Holey Grail Donuts recently closed for good here in Long Beach, but Frosted Cupcakery seems to have withstood the test of time for ~20 years. Possibly a testament to how good their cupcakes really are?! So I had a Fivestars reward for a free cupcake from Frosted Cupcakery, and since I was planning an afternoon getaway by the beach, I wanted to stop by to claim my free cupcake before expiry. Frosted Cupcakery is located in Belmont Shore two doors east of where Holey Grail Donuts used to be. If you're still not sure where that is, it's on 2nd St about a couple blocks east of the intersection with Livingston. They had a bunch of different flavors to choose from, but the Royal White Cookie Butter cupcake piqued my interest since it sounded like a winning combo that was hard to beat. I asked the employee to describe what it was, and once she said the words "Biscoff cookie", I was immediately sold! They had plenty of that flavor's cupcakes in stock, which kind of led me to believe it wasn't a popular flavor, but I still went with my gut instinct. The employee grabbed a Royal White Cookie Butter cupcake from the display case, placed said cupcake in a white paper bag, added a Frosted Cupcakery sticker on top, and handed it to me while wishing me a good day. I did ask her how long the cupcakes would last in the fridge, and she went to the back to ask a supervisor, giving me more time to peruse the available flavors shown in the display case. She came back shortly later to inform me that the cupcakes should remain good for about 2 to 3 days on the counter. On the way out, I also grabbed a Frosted Cupcakery card, which contains the contact info for the shop as well as the list of cupcake flavors, some of which are seasonal, gluten-free, or even vegan! The card also mentions that the cupcakes are handcrafted, likely with love. I spent a couple more hours chilling by the beach before going home to finally enjoy my cupcake. I noticed there was an unusually large see-through (grease?) spot on the side of the bag, which almost made me think it wasn't a cupcake inside the bag. When I took out the Royal White Cookie Butter cupcake from the bag, I noticed a divider between the frosting and the wrapper, which I thought was a nice touch to separate the two entities of the cupcake. However, I struggled a bit with removing the divider before taking my first bite, which was superb! The buttercream and cookie butter crumbles on top did make for a winning combo, and I wish the flavor could have been prevalent below the divider as well. However, even that flavor seemed to have dissipated after the first bite akin to an exponential decay. They have a few tables inside where you can enjoy your cupcakes with friends. However, take note of the fact that they only allow a maximum of 2 dozen cupcakes for walk-in customers; this is denoted by a sign on the display case. If you want more than 2 dozen, you'd have to place a special order, likely online, but I'm sure over the phone would work as well. Parking? Well, certainly not the easiest as it's in Belmont Shore. While there is a small parking lot directly behind the cupcake shop, I believe it's either paid parking or reserved for other businesses like Philz Coffee or F&M Bank. I had to find a spot on Livingston and walk over, which wasn't too far of a walk, but could be worse on the weekends. Overall, I liked the complimentary cupcake that I got courtesy of Fivestars, but I didn't think it was *that* good to warrant the 5th star from me. I do agree it's a great spot to order cupcakes from, especially if you're planning a day at the nearby beach!

I'll say this again and again- the customer service is what makes me return to this location…read morespecifically! It's true- we come for the pastries and cakes, but RETURN due to service and the experience I had, and Diego is a huge part of that! He's helped me out multiple times and has never made me feel silly of my odd requests. He's a true gem and a great team player! I've found this location to always have the 'freshest' more moist cakes/cupcakes when compared to Torrance or Manhattan Beach, from the celebration cake slice to the sees candies collab cupcakes, I'm definitely a lifelong loyal customer! Thanks Susie Cakes Lakewood for always providing anamazing experience! Your staff truly deserves 5stars!

Cupcakes are perfectly moist and frosting is just the right amount of sugar…read more It's bright and clean inside and the display window is immaculate. The service is average in that the people who work there do their job efficiently, but it's nothing that stands out. They're not super friendly or courteous but also not rude in any way. I can overlook it because the cupcakes are just THAT good!

My husband and I had such a great experience at Nonna Mercato's in Bixby Knolls! We started off…read moreour meal with Nonna's Cultured Butter & Jam Classic Country Bread. For our main course, I had the Rigatoni with fennel sausage, rucola, lemon & chili and my husband had the Steak Frites with aspen hanger steak, fresh cut frites & bearnaise sauce. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and very attentive. Everything was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and it's clear they put a lot of care into what they do. The seating is outdoors in a nice patio area. Inside there is a bakery with yummy looking breads, cakes, muffins, croissants, coffees & more. This restaurant is a great addition to the neighborhood & definitely a place I'll be coming back to! Please be advised that there is little or no parking in their back lot but street parking is available. The yummies inside or worth the seeking a parking space. I recommend this neighborhood gem.

I've been to Nonna Mercato a few times, previously just for bakery/coffee items to go, but most…read morerecently to have lunch on their patio. Bakery Review - solid pastries and coffee, but one pastry I had previously and recalled being a stand out, was not great the next time I got it, so what seems like it should be consistently good is perhaps not. Restaurant Review - very fussy table policy...there were at least 6 tables open and they wouldn't seat 2 out of 3 of our party until all of us were there. I get it if you're busy/have a waitlist, but to make us stand there while the table we eventually had sat empty the entire time we waited was a little annoying. Then, at the end of our meal, they told us our time at the table had expired. Really? In terms of the food, it was fine, nothing to write home about. It was more the service that was so off putting. The coffee was cold when served. At the end of the meal our server asked if we wanted desert, and when we asked for a desert menu he just said "Oh, you need to just go inside and look." It could have been worded more appropriately to say something like "We have great pastries and treats inside if you have room for desert" rather than "Would you like desert?", which leads to a dead end since he didn't offer any. And after reading other reviews, I wonder if we would have been allowed to eat those pastries at the table anyway? I'm in the area frequently, but will try other places going forward after these last couple of disappointing visits.

Great communication and yummy cupcakes! Will use again in the future I ordered chocolate cup cakes…read moreand vegan chocolate cupcakes!

I'm not usually a huge fan of cupcakes but WOW!!! These are some of the best baked goods I've ever…read morehad. Prompt responsiveness to my orders and always delivers beyond my expectations. I ordered the blueberry cake for someone else, but I can't stop eating it! . The new snack mix is also ! Thank you Joelle and the Cupcake Inn team! PS - I love the new logo

I have loved getting brownies from this bakery & their location in Seal Beach for over a decade!…read moreI'm partial to their massive gooey brownies that have chocolate frosting as well as other toppings depending on which you choose. The cookie dough is my personal favorite! I ordered one to go recently and the lady behind the counter was so kind to serán wrap my brownie extra to fit in my luggage to eat on the plane! I would not recommend trying to bring one of their brownies through TSA because they're so big and gooey that they do not allow them on, learn from my mistake! Thanks for the consistency on the taste and quality of these brownies!

Oh my gosh, this bakery is a sweet tooth's DREAM! The selection is absolutely wild. Cakes,…read morecookies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and so many freshly baked goodies. The minute you walk inside, it literally smells like heaven! I got two cinnamon rolls, and when I tell you they are HUGE, I mean HUGE! You can even get the frosting on the side. They were only about $7 each, and honestly, with the size and quality, they look like they should cost $20! Absolutely delicious and worth every penny. The service was amazing too. The guys working the register were friendly, welcoming, and made ordering easy. There were about six people ahead of me, but the line moved along nicely. This is definitely a MUST-TRY bakery. Come hungry and be prepared to want EVERYTHING you see! Just an FYI, they are cash only, but they conveniently have an ATM located in the back of the bakery. Great vibe, amazing service, incredible selection, and delicious freshly baked treats. I will DEFINITELY be back!

Great service great cupcakes! Highly recommend the PBJ cupcake! Always says hi and thank you very…read morenice staff

This place came very highly recommended from a friend of mine…read more My friend kept telling me about their strawberry cupcakes. I did come in a bit late, around 5 pm. So I was shocked they had a bunch of flavors still in stock, but no strawberry ones. When I asked the lovely staff (Sophia) she told me they usually have a couple different strawberry ones This place is a cute little local bakery. They have up close parking. I will be honest, the cupcakes were not my favorite, but maybe I didn't try the right flavors. They honestly tasted like they came from a store mix and store bought frosting I liked that they have a special cupcake of the day. Sophia told me the ones they had for the special were -s'mores And -blackberry pie I didn't try these, but they looked beautiful. They were nicely set up with their fall decorations They have a lot of flavors. They have regular size cupcakes And they have MINI cupcakes I will say, they were moist so that's a plus. Again, maybe I just did not try the right ones. I tried Coconut cupcake Vanilla cupcake Orange cupcake Brownie Banana pudding (I did pay a little over 20 dollars for the items, not including the tip. And I didn't finish the cupcakes. Only the brownie and banana pudding. Which, the banana pudding was watery and looked a couple days old. I did like that they have other things besides the cupcakes. The brownie was definitely the best thing here This place is on the smaller side. It's very shabby chic, which I like. The staff was friendly. I only saw and spoke to Sophia And I hate to say that I would not return based on their cupcakes

Had the best experience with Bake My Day! The timing was perfect, communication throughout the…read moreprocess was amazing, and the cake tasted absolutely incredible. Everyone at the party loved it and kept talking about how good it was. The design came out so cute and exactly what we wanted. Will definitely be ordering again. 10/10 recommend!

I never officially placed an order with this company but I am writing a review for the poor…read morecustomer service. I am helping my sister plan her son's 5th birthday party so I asked this company their pricing with an example photo. It was a little outside of our budget so I asked if we can get any sort of discount in which they replied. That is totally okay to not budge on your price but with that being said it is my right to get quotes elsewhere. They were very pushy and took it upon themselves to double text and say 1) they won't do business with me 2) they won't provide me with quotes 3) and saying I should go to a cheaper bakery 4) telling me "good bye" Furthermore when they first sent me a text starting they will not provide me any more quotes I understood as I am sure to not get an order for me was frustrating. So I replied saying sorry and that it wasn't up to me as it wasn't my money. However them further sending me another text that I should find a "cheaper cake, goodbye, we don't want your business" was VERY CHILDISH. I thought it was extremely uncalled for. I looked at the other reviews and see rudeness is apart of their pattern. From 3 years ago up until 19 days ago. Do better and speak to people professionally!

Let me start by saying I'm Italian. I know good authentic Italian food... and this place is it! We…read morehappened to stumble across this on the RESY app. Parking on fourth street is an issue, yes! But don't let that stop you. It's totally worth checking this place out. I was impressed by the Parklet seating in addition to the inside front. We were walked to the back and seated in the outside garden area. Tables are on small rocks, plants are pretty to look at -- it was a delightful ambience. There was one waiter serving ALL the tables, and to my surprise, he did a great job with such attention to detail. Overall, he was a delightful, professional waiter. The additional servers were so efficient, polite and on top of their game. We started with the flat bread: Wonderful crust, incredible roasted garlic paste with a habanero cheese that was not overpowering. Such a nice balance of flavor. The two of us devoured it. Enjoyed my peach Prosecco which appeared to be a Prosecco with peach nectar, perhaps? Not sure exactly, but it was very refreshing and not too sweet. The cioppino was out of this world! It's so hard to find a good cioppino in Long Beach. It had so much depth of flavor with a little hint of spice and the seafood was fresh! My partner wiped his bowl clean. My dish was the parpadelle in a lobster sauce. The pasta tasted homemade, the bits of lobster (about 6oz) were carried throughout the dish where I experienced a wonderful creamy lobster flavor in every bite. I usually take home what I don't finish, but I couldn't stop eating it. Lastly, Chocolate Spumoni ice cream bomb is a must to try. Priced well at $10. Great quality in this dessert all around. The Parmesan cheese wheel dish looked incredible as it was prepared table side next to us. That's going to be my go to when I return. This restaurant is a treasure for Italian food in Long Beach.

I had been wanting to visit Tarantella for quite some time and the opportunity presented itself a…read morecouple of Saturdays ago when I found myself all dressed up with no where to go after attending a networking event. I decided to check the Resy app to try somewhere new besides the 3 restaurants across the street from me, and surprisingly found an opening at 7:45pm on a Saturday night! I walked there from my house so thankfully did not have to worry about parking. I felt completely comfortable from the moment I sat down. The atmosphere is warm and casual, there was live music and a lively group of people on the covered outdoor backyard. My server was lovely as well, attentive, but never felt rushed. Everything I ordered was delicious and perfectly paced. I started with the fried artichokes which I had never had before, but I love artichokes thanks to my Italian grandmother. So light and crispy. Then I had the caprese, what a stunning salad this is! The avocado was a bit random to me as I have never seen one with a caprese before and it was hard as a rock, but still ate the whole thing. I ordered the pasta alla routa Cacio E Pepe which I did not realize was $65 upon the time of ordering, but that's on me for not looking that closely. They told me ahead of time when it was coming out so I could video it being made inside the cheese wheel if I wanted since they couldn't come to me being that the backyard is covered in rocks. Thought this was nice since I paid so much for it, may as well be able to share the experience with others. I enjoyed two glasses of sangria with my dinner and finished with some pistachio gelato. All in all a great experience, I just wish the pasta was like $20 cheaper but lesson learned. I don't know that I would come here often since I spent $190 on dinner for myself, but I would come back for date night, or an anniversary, or a special occasion, and have already recommended since going.

Such a beautiful morning breakfast date with my husband!…read more The service was friendly and welcoming, and the dining room has such a warm, inviting atmosphere. There wasn't a line when we arrived, so we were seated right away, and our food came straight from the kitchen fast and fresh. My latte was honestly one of the best I've had! The salsa tasted fresh with just the right amount of kick, and the muffins are always amazing, definitely a favorite. Great food, wonderful service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Jongewaard's Bake n Broil is definitely a Long Beach classic, but for me, the food is pretty…read moremediocre for the prices they charge. On this visit, I ordered the pot roast sandwich. It was okay--nothing particularly bad about it, but also nothing memorable that would make me want to order it again. For the price and the reputation of this place, I expected more. We also ordered the chili cheese fries, and unfortunately the fries were soggy. With chili cheese fries, I still want the fries to have some texture and hold up underneath the toppings, but these didn't. I also tried the strawberry lush pie, and unfortunately I felt pretty much the same way. It was fine, but nothing that really wowed me. I understand why Bake n Broil has such a loyal following. It has that nostalgic, old-school diner feel and has been a Long Beach staple for years. I just think the prices are high compared with the overall quality of the food. For me, breakfast is still the way to go here. I've enjoyed their breakfast more than the lunch/dinner options I've tried. If I come back, that's what I'll stick with. Overall, it's a classic Long Beach spot, but based on this visit, I found the food mediocre and overpriced for what you get.

If you are looking for a cake that brings the WOW factor this is your place! I love that you can…read moreorder online or by calling and the cakes are always fresh. The personalized cards and colored bows make the cake not only pop but give it a special touch. The cakes also come in various sizes from mini to large Bundt cakes. They also sell cookies, brownies and lemon bars if you don't want cake. Highly recommend!

Stopped by to try out their gluten free carrot cake after reading great reviews. Not sure if what I…read moregot was old but it was not good. The carrot bundt cake was extremely dry and hard. Very disappointing after paying $9 for this small cake. One bite and I have to throw it away. Cannot recommend