Macarons, quality, macarons have been such a difficult item to find in the SouthBay. Even looking…read morethrough Yelp I wasn't having any luck until I found Stephanie and her Magickal Muncharoos! Reaching out to Stephanie is super easy. You'll receive a Google form to fill out and you'll let her know what flavors you're interested in, designs you might want, and how many macarons. As her profile mentions, you want to order in advance of the date you need to pick up. Stephanie is located in Torrance (that's where I picked up) but she also has another location you can pick up at. Overall, I found the process super easy and Stephanie was always friendly and answered all my questions. When you confirm your order you'll pay 50% of the order total and pay the balance when you pick up, super easy and convenient. I ordered a dozen macarons for Mother's Day in a flower shape. I chose strawberry shortcake, blueberry cheesecake, and lemon meringue as my flavors. When I picked up my order Stephanie had boxed them up and added some decorations; totally unexpected and appreciated. I'm excited to order from her many times over!

The sweetest and cutest treats. Perfect for every party, holiday and even to gift. I love all her…read morecreative flavors and themes!

So happy to revisit Patisserie Chantilly after many years. On this visit we arrived shortly after…read moreopening to find a wide variety of cakes in the display case. We selected Gâteau Marron and Mont Blanc, both chestnut desserts. They were beautiful to look at and wonderful to eat! Delicate in flavor and not too sweet. We also ordered a pack of maple madelines to go. Friendly service. Beautiful cakes. Tempting flavors. I'll be back!

Was in the area and decided to buy a few pieces of cake to share with the family for our…read moreanniversary. The staff is very friendly and the space was very clean and quaint. We ordered 4 pieces of cake two chocolate, chestnut and biscoff. I would say the family thought it was a hit. Exactly what a Japanese bakery with desserts would taste like. Overall it's a nice place to visit, if you're looking for a dessert stop by.

I wanted to update my review because my most recent visit completely changed my experience. As…read morealways, the food and pastries were amazing, but what truly stood out this time was the service. Anais was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and attentive, and she made us feel genuinely comfortable and appreciated from the moment we walked in. She's so nice and positive energy made such a difference and really elevated the entire experience. This visit reminded me why Sweet Wheat has so much potential not just because of the quality of the food, but because of team members like Anais who truly care about customers. I'm happy to say I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Anais, for such a lovely experience!

I was excited to try this establishment because the pastries looked beautiful, but unfortunately…read morethe experience went downhill from there. I stood in line for about five minutes waiting to be helped while multiple customers who came in after me were immediately acknowledged and assisted first. I was wearing a bright yellow shirt and standing clearly in view, so it was difficult to understand how I continued to be overlooked. I even glanced toward the camera because I genuinely could not believe what was happening. What disappointed me most was the customer service. When I later asked for the names of the staff members working during the interaction, Nick, Anianas, and two others.. they questioned why I was asking. I explained that I felt ignored and wanted to accurately reference who was present during the incident. As I was leaving, I overheard one of the workers say, "I feel bad for her walking out," which only added to the frustration because it confirmed they were aware of the situation the entire time. Sorry that I apparently did not fit the "typical clientele" you were more interested in helping first. This occurred between approximately 9:55 AM and 10:05 AM on Thursday, 5/21. Ironically, I had planned on purchasing a large order of pastries for my fiancé and his coworkers, but after the way I was treated, I decided not to spend my money here. If customer service matters to you, I would strongly reconsider visiting this establishment.

The BESTTTTT macaroons ever! You could really tell that she uses only the BEST high quality…read moreingredients! The cookies are soooo soft and melt in your mouth while also being perfectly crispy. I've had a lot of macaroons, even from a famous bakery in France, it id have to say that these are the best macaroons I've ever had!!

Wow, wow, wow. I got married on 10/4 and was looking for custom character macarons to use as a cake…read moretopper for our wedding cake and as party favors for our small guest list. My husband and I are super into cats, so we really wanted our cake toppers to be cat themed. I found Vicki on yelp and sent her a text with my inspiration, and she went above and beyond! She sent me a draft of what the final macarons would look like, and listened to my suggestions for a flower crown for the bride kitty. The final product was so much more amazing and were too incredibly cute! On top of that, the flavors was DELICIOUS. We ordered earl grey and salted caramel, and our guests loved both. Vicki is the best - definitely hire her for all your macaron needs! She is absolutely fantastic, and her work speaks for itself!

If you love mochi, you have to try J.sweets! Every time we're in the area, we grab a dozen to take…read morehome and my favorite has to be the Raspberry Mille-Feuille. It has the right amount of sweetness and a slight crunch to it. Perfection! Please know that when you order the mochi here, they do come frozen and they ask that you wait about 10 minutes and leave the mochi at room temperature before consuming. After the wait, it's great! Soft, chewy goodness! Service is always great and the ladies are always friendly. Can't wait to come back to load up on their awesome mochi!

Love the mochi here. Matcha is strictly for matcha lovers just because of the bold flavor it isn't…read morefor everyone. Sakura is a unique flavor. I also enjoyed the matcha bun.

I had more than enough points to redeem a free pastry reward, and since I was just at nearby Del…read moreAmo Fashion Center, I figured why not use one of my free pastry rewards at this Paris Baguette? So first things first, be aware that this Paris Baguette is actually inside Hannam Chain Supermarket at Village Del Amo on the southwest corner of Torrance and Hawthorne. I didn't know it at the time, so I circumnavigated the plaza, looking for Paris Baguette signage like I usually do for the other standalone locations. After stopping my car somewhere in the plaza, I had to double-check the location to be inside the Hannam Chain Supermarket, which I had just literally passed by minutes ago. D'oh! lol I hadn't even heard of Hannam Chain Supermarket, so I took some time to explore the store even though Paris Baguette is literally closest to the entrance. The overall selection of baked goods kind of disappointed me because it felt like there were fewer choices of pastries here compared to the other locations I've been to before. However, oddly enough, they had more selections available! I think it's because they have time stamps listed on each pastry so that the pastries are inside the display case for no more than 4 hours. I thought the pastries would have remained good at least until the end of the day, so to hear of their 4 hour shelf life was a bit surprising to me. For the record, I've been to several other Paris Baguettes before, but this was the first time I noticed these time stamps. Even though the variety of pastries was not as much compared to the other standalone locations, I still had a difficult time deciding which pastry to get! However, I noticed a new flavor of a supreme croissant I hadn't seen before: pink velvet. I've heard of red velvet, but not pink, and presuming that this is a seasonal offering for Valentine's Day, I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to try one before that special day. They had other supreme croissant flavors like chocolate and salted caramel pretzel, but I'm sure those flavors will be offered for much longer than the pink velvet. I do remember trying a strawberry supreme croissant from the Cerritos location, so perhaps after Valentine's Day, that would take the place of the pink velvet. After grabbing one of two Pink Velvet Supreme Croissants left in the display case, I made my way around and to the register. Phone in hand, I had the Paris Baguette app pulled up to redeem my reward. Actually, a good part of me had thought that this location inside Hannam Chain wouldn't honor my reward because for Tous Les Jours, the locations inside Hmart wouldn't be eligible for earning points or redeeming rewards. Luckily, Paris Baguette is not Tous Les Jours, and I was able to redeem my reward with no trouble. The cashier who rang me up was pretty friendly as well. She placed my Pink Velvet Supreme Croissant in a small paper bag and wished me a good day. While there are a handful of tables inside the food hall portion of Hannam Chain, most were occupied by customers of other eateries, so I simply went outside to enjoy my free sweet treat. The pink velvet ruby chocolate that covered the top portion of the round croissant didn't have nearly as much flavor, though the Valentine's sprinkles on top did make for a nice touch at least. Also, the custard cream inside didn't taste like anything at all! It wasn't bad, but it makes me wonder how much more flavorful the salted caramel pretzel would have been. I'll be sure to get that on my next visit to a Paris Baguette! I got the croissant about 2.5 hours after they were prepared, so maybe they would have tasted better had I gone 2 hours earlier? Lastly, I'm kind of shocked that this is pretty much the only Paris Baguette location in the South Bay. With how expansive a city like Torrance is, you would think they'd have at least a second location elsewhere like in Hmart. Otherwise, the next closest location would be in Long Beach, which literally just opened at The Pike Outlets. Overall, it's not a bad Paris Baguette to go to, but if you live in the South Bay, you'd be better off downloading the 85C Bakery app over the Paris Baguette app as there are much more 85C locations in the area. Also, this Paris Baguette may not necessarily carry your favorite pastries here, so heed caution if you plan to go out of your way to visit this patisserie.

what we got: hot dog bun…read more red bean bun egg tart crab puff pastry vanilla cream cold brew definitely loved the hot dog bun! the other pastries were a little too fried. the coffee wasn't my favorite, the cream didn't balance the coffee well. everything looked so good so maybe we ordered wrong? would be willing to try again. this one is located inside the korean grocery store, a few seats in the shared cafeteria area but definitely more grab and go. serve yourself with tongs.

What a cute tea shop with a modern, slightly Japandi-inspired decor that makes the space feel calm…read moreand inviting. Their drinks were a pleasant surprise. The Thai tea was nicely balanced and not overly sweet, and the Jasmine tea was fragrant, thick, and perfect at 50% sweetness. The matcha latte was the best drink here for me: earthy, not sweet at all, and with a subtle nuttiness that made it so satisfying. The only miss was the strawberry taro, which leaned too sweet for my taste. Overall, a beautifully designed shop with some truly great drinks.

The price point here is just right for what you get. I was not blown away by anything I got here…read moreand would probably prefer to go elsewhere for a few extra dollars to get better quality and flavor. That said, it's good enough for a place to go when you're on somewhat of a budget. The Dubai Chocolate Frappe was a semi-let down because the advertisement photo looked like it had a lot of chocolate. When I got my order, my first reaction was..."is that it?" The first several sips lacked the chocolate flavor I was anticipating but it was a fairly decent drink. It definitely would have been better with more chocolate as advertised. The Beef Teriyaki Bowl was a generous size; again, it was good enough. The TTEK-BOKKI (Korean Spicy Rice Cake) was extremely filling especially with cheese (which was a $3 up charge). Not sure I'd get this one again if I came back because the price point and the quality just didn't match. Parking is easy and free since it's in a complex with a now abandoned Rite-Aid. Even so, I'm not completely sure I'd come back since this place is small and the setup seems so cramped. It lacked the vibe I thought it would have based on social media posts. The staff could use a bit more energy and enthusiasm like other spots that offer similar items.

Stopped by the Little French Bakery after a Galentine's lunch because we weren't ready for the day…read moreto end without something sweet. The display case alone will get you -- everything looked so good. We ended up getting the red velvet cookie and a peanut butter cookie. The peanut butter cookie was really good -- flavorful but not overpowering, and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. It had that classic soft texture with just enough chew. The red velvet cookie, on the other hand, was a bit too sweet for me personally. If you love super sweet desserts, you'll probably enjoy it, but it was a little much for my taste. Overall, still a cute stop for a quick sweet treat, especially if you're already out and about and craving dessert.

As mentioned in my earlier review, the Little French Bakery is truly a little gem. I recently…read morereturned because I was craving their sandwiches. Food: I ordered the Parisian sandwich this time, which included prosciutto, brie, pesto aioli, and arugula on a baguette. Again, there was nothing fancy about the sandwich, but it was just so good ... the crusty, chewy baguette keeps me coming back. Update: As I was sitting outside enjoying my sandwich, I realized that I had previously reviewed the Little French Bakery on the wrong scale. I was comparing it to fine dining restaurants on a single food scale. But I should have been comparing it to other bakeries, cafes, and delis (e.g., Panera or Sweet Wheat). That's why I'm now giving it 5 stars. Bottom Line: Great.

Top 2 bakeries for me, not just in Los Angeles but in the WORLD (and I've been to 50 countries...)…read more Nothing here is a miss... I have never had something here I didn't like and I've been to visit more times than I can count. I enjoy their donuts and their chocolate cake the most. Additionally, the prices are super reasonable. Street parking, counter walk up, outdoor seating (limited)

I went here cuz I had a lot of time to kill and was getting hungry…read more.... Gotta say one of the BEST Scones I ever had in my life came from Torrance Bakery...soft moist and flavorful and not overly sweet with real blueberries in them.... The Almondmilk Latte I had was not too bad overall.... I relaxed and just watched people come in and out of this place and they had a cake shop attached to the cafe/retail shop....and there was one other location not sure what it was.... Anyhow this cool old nice chill place is good and i would definitely come out here again!!!!

I got service at JJ Bakery after hearing their cakes were really good, so I decided to try them…read moreout. I had ordered a cake over the phone online for a family member's birthday. I went early around 9 AM to pick it up and noticed many people coming in for fresh bread. I also saw a lot more beautiful cakes in person that I didn't see online. I really wish they would add all of their cake options to the website because everything looked so good. Next time, I'll definitely go in person to order or buy a cake. Overall, I definitely recommend this bakery -- the cakes are good and everything looked fresh and delicious.

It's all about the egg tarts. They had two types --…read moreTaiwanese and Portuguese. I went with the Portuguese egg tart... served hot when you order and absolutely delicious. ‍ What I liked most? Not overly sweet. Just the right balance with that flaky crust and warm custard center.