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.

If I'm in the area, there's a 9/10 chance you'll find me stopping by. Indigo Cow is easily one of…read moremy favorite soft serve spots and manages to satisfy on every visit. What keeps me coming back is the consistency of the Hokkaido soft serve and the creaminess that you don't get elsewhere. If you're looking to try something a little different, get the Sweet Potato brulee when available. Creamy, rich, caramelized, and simply addictive. If not available, definitely add the mochi at a minimum which pairs perfectly with the soft serve. Plenty of dessert places in LA but if you like soft serve, give it a try!

Finally tried Indigo Cow in Sawtelle after wanting to check out their Hokkaido soft serve for a…read morewhile! I got mine with matcha topping and mochi, and overall, it was really good. Having tried Hokkaido soft serve in Japan, this didn't quite live up to that experience, but it's still better than a lot of the soft serve we've had here in LA. Worth a try if you're in the area and craving some! Parking is a bit tough so plan for that. 3.5/5 overall when compared to the one in Japan. 4/5 overall when compared to other soft serve in Los Angeles. If this review helped, a thumbs up is always appreciated

The halo halo at B Sweet tastes like your standard halo halo, so I can't say I was wildly…read moreimpressed... but I can say that ya girl loves to see some Filipino representation, and halo halo on a hot summer day is like the equivalent of finding an oasis in the middle of the dessert. I will also say that the ice in this halo halo was the bane of my existence lol she was solid as a rock and a bit of a pain to "mix mix". Their bread pudding seems to be the more popular item, but we were too full from lunch so we may have to try that out the next time we find ourselves in the area.

They no longer make the vegan halo halo or carry vegan ube ice cream…read more As someone who has to eat dairy free and gf their halo halo was a delightfully rare treat. I'm really sad to see it go.

I love Midoh. First we ordered for take out once or twice, and next on DoorDash once, and had lunch…read moreand dinner many more times at the restaurant. My favorite there is hamburg stake plate with onion sauce or ponzu sauce. Omurice was great too. The rice has curry spices taste with chicken. It is delicious! I like a small salad and a soup (I choose miso soup every time) that come with it. I don't have a photo of that, but the pudding is really rich and amazing. It makes you speechless.

Great food! A little slow during lunch time but it was nice that I was able to enjoy my lunch…read morewithout feeling rushed out. Service was great. I got their sausage appetizer and grilled chicken thigh. Great portion and price point. Will definitely come back to try their other items!

We happened into this little cheesecake shop and it was absolutely incredible. Right when we walked…read morein, the shopkeeper had put out samples of their Oreo cheesecake (a flavor I had wanted to try!) and it was so delicious that both my friend and I ordered one. I was driving back to SF and it lasted the whole way back and was just as delicious. I can't wait to go back during my next trip to LA.

whenever i visit, service is always quick and polite. small cute place. i love their regular…read morecheesecake but tried their cheese tarts today. the crust is a little salty and compliments the thick, sweet filling. would 100% recommend as a visit after lunch, as there are tons of solid restaurants in the same plaza & along the same street. parking is 20min above ground or $10 max under the plaza structure.

one of my favorite spots in sawtelle to get dessert that isn't too heavy or sweet! i visited on a…read morefriday afternoon, and it was pretty empty - no long lines! there's a self-order kiosk in case the line is too long as well. their coconut puddings were fully stocked, and they have so many options to choose from. my absolute favorites are the strawberry puree and mango puree coconut puddings. i love that the desserts come in reusable glass jars. although it's a more expensive dessert, having a reusable jar to use after is such a plus! melo melo is super clean and has lots of indoor and outdoor seating. if i'm not mistaken, they have free wifi, so it's a great place to get work done while having coconut pudding! there's street parking in front, but there are plenty of parking structures/lots in the area too.

I came to this location MeloMelo and tried their Sunset Mango Coconut with glutinous rice. It was…read morecreamy, refreshing, and had a nice tropical flavor from the mango and coconut. The glutinous rice was my favorite part, as it added a soft and chewy texture that made the dessert satisfying and paired well with the smooth coconut base. Light and refreshing dessert that was a great way to end dinner!

So excited to be back at SomiSomi!! And there wasn't a crazy line for once. It can happen!…read moreI do wish they did samples but I get it. I played it safe and got the matcha with oreo crumbs because I knew I would love it but my bf got the ube/sesame swirl OMG it was good. I may get that next time. And you know what, their prices are so reasonable for how amazing their product is. Always love seeing new SomiSomi's pop up - they deserve all the love!

I've had SomiSomi many times before and it's never disappointed…read more Most recently I was in the Sawtelle area for lunch. It was a hot summer day, so I wanted something cold to cool down with and Somisomi was perfect. The flavors available when I came were: milk, matcha, cookies n creme, ube, banana milk, and black sesame. I've seen all of them before except the banana milk, so I decided to give that a try. I got milk and banana milk swirl served in a cup for $4.50, with coconut flakes and graham cracker crumbles on top. It was really good with strong hints of banana, even mixed with the milk flavor. I can't imagine how strong the banana flavor must be if I had gotten just banana milk by itself. There's no seating inside, but they have some outdoor seating along the sidewalk. It was really hot out, so I decided to stand and eat inside so the ice cream would melt slower in the AC.

I came here with a friend on a weekday afternoon, and there were plenty of customers coming in and…read moreout of the shop. There were many interesting flavors I have not noticed before, such as Dulce de Leche and Strawberry Matcha, but I opted for the original with mint oreo filling. The original puff had a great crispy texture on the outside, while the mint oreo on the inside was not too sweet and complemented the shell well.

Popped into Beard Papa's after having a late lunch at Kura Nextdoor. We usually get a sweet treat…read morethere, but decided to try something different and I am glad we did! The concept of the restaurant written on the wall is really cute, and the bright yellow space is fun and inviting. We had already stuffed ourselves on sushi and didn't have much space left for the sweet treat, so we just got one to split (cookie batter won out) but I love that you can basically build your own puff combo. I also love that the filling was cold and just lightly sweet, while the topping on the outside of the puff was a touch sweeter. We thought it was the perfect balance and we both spontaneously landed on the word "refreshing" to describe it. We will definitely be popping back in after Kura next time.

My new go to sweet treat! Conveniently located on Sawtelle, I've gone twice as an end of week pick…read moreme up. They're generous with portions and give plenty of chocolate and pistachio sauce. They have two sizes of the Dubai chocolate strawberry cup, perfect for sharing or keeping one all to yourself. The staff are really friendly and do a great job with the final presentation. Definitely give this place a visit if you're in the area!

Hands down the best Dubai-style chocolate strawberries you'll find in LA! We stumbled upon this…read morepopup after dinner while looking for a quick treat--it happened to be right next to our parking spot, so we decided to try it. BEST decision ever. The worker was incredibly kind, gave great recommendations, explained everything that went into our cup, and made the whole experience super friendly. And the chocolate-covered strawberry (Dubai style)... 100000/10. He mentioned this is a new popup for their business, so I highly recommend checking them out!

I absolutely adore this place and have been going nearly everyday for about a year. The service is…read morewonderful and it's easily the best coffee in Sawtelle. However, recently they've been playing AI generated music and it's very disappointing to hear. I would much rather hear one song on loop over and over again, than a playlist of AI slop. This coffee shop is so warm and cozy but the change in music really takes away from the space and makes me not want to come in. If you're cutting corners with AI, where else are you cutting it short? I hope this is something that changes because it is my favorite cup of coffee in town!

Disappointing end to 15 years of loyalty…read more I have been a loyal customer of Coffee Tomo since 2011, frequently recommending it to friends. Sadly, that ends today. Over the last couple of years, the charm of this café has faded, culminating in a truly awful experience this morning. The solo staff member working today was incredibly discourteous. Because I had my leashed dog with me, she practically threw me out of the store. While she pointed to the "no dogs allowed" sign, I explained that I was only inside to order and planned to sit outside, something I have done on countless previous visits. After being forced to wait outside, my drink was left sitting on the counter for several minutes. The barista never bothered to let me know it was ready, despite the café being slow. To make matters worse, the beverage was poorly made, with coffee spilled all over the saucer. This isn't the first time I've experienced bad service here, but it will definitely be the last.