My friend and I were intrigued by the pastries inside the window, and we were not disappointed. We…read moretried their red bean roti, which was warm and satisfying, and had a nice combination of crispy, flaky texture with subtly sweet red bean filling. The service was a highlight; the person we talked to was super friendly and welcoming! Would love to come back to try their otheir pastries and goods!

Funny way to think of it but Cafe Dulce is like a keystone species of the Village Plaza in LT,…read moreconsidering it's right smack dab in the middle. It's not my favorite bakery in Little Tokyo and I'd rather get Yamazaki's nikuman and as Cafe Dulce's name implies, they have a wider range and are more known for their sweet pastries (not saying that they don't have non-sweet things). They're almost always a part of the huge collaborations that Little Tokyo has, think the Hoyo slop stuff or the crazy Silent Hill one. Lots of art on their windows and they usually have a collab drink or something. Just know that depending on how popular the collab is, and even if it isn't, this place has lines out the door and is quite fisted. Tables in front are always full of people. Drinks are hit and miss. Every latte I've gotten, even with mixing is grainy sweet coffee slop and the matcha isn't too great either (way better options in the area), but if you have a sweet tooth for pastries it's not too bad. Decadent cream donuts, mochi donuts, savory sausage donuts, and creme brulee ones too. Shareable, but something I'd need to down with milk or some water.

Levain has been on my list and stopped by when we were in LA. Parking wasn't great but honestly…read morenowhere is considering where you're at. I was welcomed in and the employees were super friendly and it was clean and bright inside. They're famous for those oversized cookies. I grabbed a few cookies and baguette with butter and jam. They had a special carrot cake cookie and that was my favorite! The baguette with butter and jam was so simple and seriously so good. Something about a warm crusty baguette. The cookies are huge and packed with flavor. All were delicious! I wish we had one in Phoenix but until then I'll have to stop in next time we're in town.

they got me! came just for them limited time black and white…read morecookie It's $6 but so worth it As big as a burger!! crispy edges and soft chewy center - perfect recipe

This little shop has beautiful pastries and other baked goods and very nice coffee. The prices are…read moreon the high side but I have no complaints about quality, whatsoever. We tried a pancetta biscuit and a kouign amann, perhaps the world's best pastry with the craziest name. Both of them were excellent. The crust on each item was perfect. The triple chocolate iced drink was extremely chocolately, as you might expect a "triple chocolate" drink to be. For my taste, it was not very complex but for a caffeine/chocolate rush, I cannot complain. Street parking only. Parking is a little tough in this area. If I lived closer, I would work my way through every baked good here. Many of them looked like little works of art.

Today was a good day! Woke up, felt refreshed and got myself to the bakery. To my surprise, I was…read morein and out within 5 minutes! I also walked away with some of their best seasonal pastry offerings: mascarpone apple, tofu lavender, hojicha tiramisu, mushroom with cheese, guava...of course a plain croissant and coconut for the kiddos! Meeting up with friends and we will be savoring every bite from these yummy treats! Verdict after meet-up - all agreed they were delicious, yummy flavorful goodness and sweetness level just perfect!

Once I found out there was going to be a Kuromi themed collab here I had sure to mark my calendar,…read moreso I've been looking forward to this! The collab started today and will last until the 31st. The store opens at 7am , but even though I got there around 8:30 and there was no line they still managed to sell out of a majority of the limited edition Kuromi themed pastries. Which was a little heart breaking, but also understandable. I ended up ordering the Kuromi Berry lemonade and some of their more popular items like the D Tia Blue (blueberry/cream cheese filled pastry) and the Japanini. Everything hit the spot as expected, but the highlight of my visit was definitely that berry lemonade! It had the perfect sweet to sour ratio and it looked very whimsical with its purple hue. I'll definitely be back to order that again and maybe I'll have better luck next time with the availability of the limited edition pastries. It wasn't as busy as it typically gets so took advantage of the opportunity and I dined in. During my visit I adored the Kuromi decor around the story. It was definitely picture worthy. They also have the cutest merch available for sale and of course I bought a sticker sheet to add to my sticker collection. The workers also wore pretty purple Kuromi hats and aprons, which is also included in their merch for sale fyi. If you're a Sanrio/Kuromi fan, do yourself a favor and RUN to your nearest Okayama Kobo cafe!

Cutest little cafe in the Miyako Hotel lobby All their drinks are delicious, but their salt bread…read moreis the best! I esp like the furikake salt bread :) Staff were so nice, sweet, & very helpful! There was some seating, including the lobby. I went around 10:30am on a Sunday, and it wasn't super busy. A place worth stopping by on your Little Tokyo trip!!

Artelice Patisserie is my favorite dessert shop of all time. The best desserts to get here are the…read moretropical mango and the pistache. I've tried venturing out to try their other stuff, and it's all delicious, but I keep coming back for the mango and pistachio. I like how each pastry you purchase you also get a free macaron. Each dessert is very well executed, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. And I'm happy to say, they're perfectly sweet, but not too sweet!

I have been on this pastry journey for 6 months trying to find these fruit like pastries. I told my…read moredaughter when I was coming to L.A. to find the best place near her place. She took me here. The place was very clean and tidy with a lot of different types of sweet treats. I was there for one thing only. I did ask the gal working if they were made that day and she said yes. We ordered a raspberry, an orange, a coffee bean and the popular mango. This was my 2nd time trying these and our hopes were high BUT the raspberry was just awful the filling was strange and it had just raspberry jam inside,I dint eat it. The mango was okay so we shared that. The coffee bean was just awful as well so we didn't finish that either. The orange was the best of the group but overall just a disappointing experience once again because these are not cheap. I'm starting to think I might just have to give up my journey to find these although there are some places in Vegas that look promising. I don't think Reno has any bakeries that make these. They look so beautiful but the taste is a let down.

Delicious to go/handheld food and fast service. We tried:…read more 1 tres leches - 10/10 perfect. light and airy with so much milk soaked to the top. i got this last year and bookmarked the location because this and their food is so good. Taco man - Reminded us of taco bell seasoning. 10/10 Niku - 4/10. Expected more pork, too much veggie. at first i thought they gave me the mushroom and veggie because the mushroom flavor was so strong. Pizza - Tomato sauce and pepperoni with corn throughout. 10/10. Curry Man - 10/10 so yummy There were more options in the middle casings including hot dog buns, $4.25 medium size pizzas, and other sweet and savory baked goods

3 Stars = "OK" and that was what it was…read more Service was good even though it was busy. I heard about their steamed bun being good so the side quest of the day was to get some. We ended up with a chicken, pork and beef one. They were piping hot and the bread itself was nice and soft. But the filling was very mushy until the more meatloaf like texture that I'm used to with these types of buns. I was not a fan of any of the buns. The plain bread part was great, but the filling was just mush and salty. Out of the 3, I would say the pork one was the better one.

one of my favorite bakeries in koreatown!! this place doesn't get enough recognition. the variety,…read morethe quality, and the reasonableness of prices!!! they even have a cheap section for a package of items from the day before. i recommend getting the shio pan!! I love their black sesame and mochi items as well. i will definitely come back for the dubai , matcha, and butter rice cakes. i miss when they had the patio. i've studied here before and it's usually just me but their wifi is great! the workers are always nice here too :)

I visited COIN DE RUE Bakery & Cafe at 8:09 this morning after seeing a photo of their colorful…read morefruit mochi on Instagram. I was really looking forward to trying it. When I arrived, there were only a few mochi in the refrigerator, and the display looked sparse, almost as if only a few were left. The mochi I saw also looked quite different from the photo. I asked whether they had any others, and an employee told me they had been flash frozen and were in the freezer. She brought one out for me. I asked, "Was this made today?" and was told yes, so I bought it. I was very disappointed when I got home and cut it in half. I understand that a handmade dessert won't look exactly like a photo, but this was far from what I had expected. I called the bakery to explain my concern. The person I spoke with did not let me finish explaining and insisted, "That could never happen." She also asked why I was saying that and told me to bring the mochi back. I had gone out of my way to visit early that morning, so being told to make another trip was frustrating. The phone conversation left me more upset than the mochi itself. This was my second visit. I had also had a disappointing experience with a green onion or garlic bread on my first visit, but the Instagram photo made me want to give the bakery another chance. Unfortunately, I left disappointed again. I've attached photos so others can see the mochi I received. 인스타에서 과일 모찌 사진을 보고 너무 먹어보고 싶어서 오늘 아침 8시 9분에 COIN DE RUE Bakery & Cafe에 찾아갔다. 그런데 냉장고에는 모찌가 몇 개밖에 없었다. 진열된 모습도 꼭 며칠 팔다 남은 것처럼 보여서 그때부터 살짝 싸했다. 사진에서 본 모찌와 모양도 많이 달랐다. 다른 모찌는 없냐고 물으니 급냉해서 냉동고에 있다며 꺼내주셨다. "오늘 만든 거예요?" 하고 여쭤보니 그렇다고 하셔서 일단 사 왔다. 그런데 반으로 잘라보는 순간... 실망, 대실망! 아주 그냥 실망실망 대실망이었다. 가게에 전화해서 설명하려는데 내 말은 끝까지 듣지도 않으시고 "절대 그럴 일이 없다", "왜 그러냐", "가지고 오라"는 말씀만 하시더라. 아침 일찍 일부러 찾아가서 산 건데, 이걸 바꾸려고 내가 다시 거기까지 가야 하나? 모찌도 아쉬웠지만 전화 응대 때문에 더 속상했다. 이번이 두 번째 방문인데, 첫 방문 때도 대파빵인가 마늘빵인가를 샀다가 별로 좋지 않은 기억이 있었다. 이번에는 인스타 사진을 보고 기대하며 다시 가본 건데... 완전 대대대실망! 이제 인스타 사진만 보고 달려가서 사지는 말아야겠다. 아침부터 괜히 기분만 상했네~

Cupcakes: REALLY GOOD! Quite possibly the perfect cupcake?…read more Banana Pudding: I'm from the South, so what I will say is it is definitely the closest to "correct" banana pudding that I've found in LA. It has a much higher ratio of whipped cream to pudding or banana, but it was real banana instead of that fake banana flavor you often see so I respect it. Key Lime Icebox Bar: Objectively good, nothing wrong with this. Very tart!! Staff was super friendly and to my surprise there was no one there when I went on a weekday. Cute space!! I'd be curious to come back and try the toppings on the banana pudding and I would definitely come back for the cupcakes.

OMG, my son got a vanilla cake for a family birthday party at Magnolia Bakery and it was so good!…read more A little heavy with multiple layers, but the vanilla pudding inside was rich and the frosting was light and not greasy. Really good cake!

Bottega Louie is a tried-and-true spot for me. I always end up coming back here…read more I've never been a huge pasta person, but once in a blue moon I'll get a serious craving for a carbonara... and I'll come right back here for it. The squash blossoms are also always a must for me. probably some of the best I've had at any LA restaurant. It's such a cute place with even cuter desserts, and the whole vibe is just perfect for a fun girls' night out in LA. Definitely one of those places I know I'll keep coming back to.

Nice Italian place. Very professional service and food is great. Coffee is also amazing…read moreOrder type Dine in Meal type Brunch Price per person $30-40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Seating type Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Paid street parking

The wife dined here without me but was kind enough to bring me a couple of large slices of the…read moreBURRATA PROSCIUTTO PIZZA. It was a tad salty for my taste but still delicious regardless. I added a bit of shredded mozzarella and EVOO just to cater a bit more to my palate. It was a very nice tasting slice. Very good presentation and taste. RATING = A

We had a great experience at Bottega Louie DTLA. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and…read morefull of flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was beautiful, lively, and elegant. Unfortunately, the chocolate soufflé was very dry and had almost no flavor, so we ended up not eating it. Everything else was enjoyable, but the dessert was definitely disappointing.