Whoa! Amazing French Bakery, with real french people!…read more Amazing little bakery with some of the best baguettes I've had in a while. We ate here twice in 1 week because my girls love their fresh bread (especially from French bakeries). It's a very humble joint with solid breakfast selection. Super nice staff. The coffee bar is also top notch. This place is only 5 minutes from Universal Studios and parking was pretty easy. This is our go-to breakfast spot before hitting the theme park.

Been wanting to try this place for a while and my son said he did as well, so we made a lunch date…read moreout of it today. It's kind of off the beaten path, where Ventura becomes Cahuenga. Near Barham and on the way to Hollywood. They have a few metered parking spots out front, but I went in and asked if they had their own parking and Mehdi told me they had a couple of spots in the alley behind the building, so that's where we parked. It's a cute place, not too fancy. They refer to it as a Boutique Pastry Shop. There are some snacks/knick knacks available for purchase, along with a refrigerator of drinks towards the back. The left side of the space is the coffee bar and the right side has the pastry cases and food menus. This is where we placed our order with Mehdi, who was pleasant, nice and knowledgeable about the menu and all the pastry items. I was talking to another employee, Gabriel, and asking him questions about the omelettes. He talked me through a few different options and he was also pleasant and kind. I decided on the Veggie Omelette (add mozzarella +$2, and side baguette +$1) with a Decaf Latte (+$0.75 for Oat Milk). My son ordered the Chicken Caprese Panini, which came with Pesto and Mozzarella Cheese. ($17). We also wanted to sample some pastries and we got 1 Nutella Beignet ($5.50), 1 Caribbean & 1 Red Carpet ($8 each), 1 Pear/Almond Tart and 1 Raspberry Tart ($6.50 each). Our total for everything including tip was $91.59, and I'm still kind of in shock over it! This place was SO EXPENSIVE!! Mehdi plated our pastries for us and Gabriel immediately got to work on the omelette and panini. We sat down at one of their many tables and got situated while we waited for the food. It was pretty empty as we were there around 3pm, an hour before they closed. There were two other tables being occupied while we were there. They had nice pop music playing, ranging from 90s-00s songs and artists. There were some nice twinkly lights above us along with the regular lighting of the restaurant. The space was also very clean, but I noticed some wear and tear on the tables/chairs. Once Mehdi brought our food out, we got to eating. My omelette also came with a small side salad with balsamic vinaigrette and some potatoes. I think everything tasted good, especially the omelette, but the potatoes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I also think the portion size was too small for the price. This statement goes for everything we ordered. It was all extremely overpriced for the portions they're offering. My son said his panini was just mediocre and bland. He opened it and added a bunch of salt to it. It was also very skimpy on the chicken, about 4-5 tiny slices inside. Moving onto the pastries, the Pear/Almond was my favorite. It wasn't overly sweet (actually, none of the pastries were), which is what I prefer. It was very delicate and tasty. I also had a bite of the Caribbean which was delicious. They went well with my latte, which tasted very good. I will be trying the rest later. My son had a bite of everything and liked the Caribbean and the Nutella Beignet, saying the rest were just average. I didn't use the restroom but my son did and said it was spotless clean, stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and room spray. The trash was empty, floors and counters were clean. They have one men's and one women's restroom and it's spacious. They began closing down the place about 5 minutes after we finished our bites and nibbling. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience by any means, but I don't think I'll be rushing here anytime soon to try it again. It was just outrageously expensive for what it was. I understand the cost of ingredients, labor, etc it takes to produce pastries and viennoiserie, but I just don't think the quality matched the prices. Just my opinion. I would say the service was great, both Gabriel and Mehdi are great employees! I may or may not come back. We'll see.

Know going in that this place is pricey and worth every penny. Sometimes there is a line, but it…read moremoves fast. The service is wonderful. They know about all they have. They even have vegan donuts, I did not try any so I can not offer my opinion. This one is right in Universal City and you can eat them outside, but we were finally leaving the area and took them home. My daughter said the cake donut with the chocolate icing was the best she ever had. How would I know she ate half and gave my husband the other half. The glazed donuts were perfect and we loved the plain donut. All of them are good. We got a nice selection. The place is clean and super cute. They sell all kinds of merch, that I don't want, but a tourist might. They have really cute stuff.

I've been to the OG location in Portland and these doughnuts taste just as good! Do not be detoured…read moreby the line, if there is one, it moves very fast and there are menus everywhere for you to scope out before your order. If it's your first time here, I highly suggest getting their namesake and get a Voodoo Doll doughnut. I love jelly doughnuts and this is a raspberry-filled and chocolate-frosted treat. That has a pretzel stake through its heart. Delish! The bacon maple bar and the apple fritter are always a must order. They are a little pricer than other doughnut shops, but well worth if you ask me. Love the staff here and they also have some great merch, so why not buy a t-shirt?!

Came here with mom for the first time, and we split one of their milkshakes over great…read moreconversation. The milkshakes come with a hefty price tag but you get to keep the cup it comes in. Insider tip: when you're done with your shake, you can trade them your used milkshake cup for a new, clean one to take home with you. Can't speak to the actual food but the milkshake was delicious. If you want a decadent, exorbitant, Instagrammable treat, go with one of these shakes. Restaurant has a lovely steampunk theme and service was relatively fast.

We have ate at toothsome in Orlando and had an amazing experience. So we were excited to see that…read morethere was one in city walk Hollywood. So we decided to book and eat here for my birthday. I ordered the meatloaf and explained to my waitress that I had a mushroom allergy, and to please make sure that they took the mushrooms off. They brought my food out and after a 2 bites, I noticed that they were mushrooms. My husband immediately got somebody, and they hurried up and remade it. Again, I get maybe halfway through my meal and tasted something, spit it out and again it was mushrooms. I looked through my meal again, and found two small mushrooms. At this point, I just refuse to eat it anymore, notified our waitress. When I returned back to my hotel room, I had to take Benadryl as I started breaking out in hives.. the only thing that the establishment did was Credit my dish and give me a dessert which I was no longer hungry at that point! I had already started to feel sick! I took one bite! I can kind of understand the mistake the first time, but if someone has an allergy, they should definitely make sure that they don't even screwed up the first time. The fact that they screwed it up a second time is completely unacceptable, especially since it was my birthday and it ruined everything. The whole meal should've been comped not just my meal and a free dessert! The fact that I had to come back and take Medicine and deal with hives on my birthday is just completely upsetting! No, I would not come back and no, I would not want to give them another chance, especially with having an allergy! I would, however, like to be refunded what I paid into this evening! We've ate at the Orlando one and I can't tell you what a huge difference in customer service it was! I would not recommend this establishment, especially if you have an allergy.

The Line Told Me Everything I Needed to Know…read more Stumbled upon this spot after nearby Japanese BBQ, and what immediately caught my attention was the line -- probably around 20 people deep. Naturally, I asked a random customer what all the hype was about, and they told me this place was famous for their croissant pastries. Well... next thing you know, I'm standing in line too after a very full lunch. I ended up trying the Chocolate Almond Croissant for $6.50, and let me tell you something -- I am a HUGE croissant girlie. While I'm not normally the biggest chocolate person, Spain and Portugal recently changed my perspective on dark chocolate, and apparently now I'm in my dark chocolate era. And honestly? This croissant was BETTER than the super popular pastry we had in Barcelona, Spain. The chocolate wasn't overpowering at all -- it had the perfect amount of dark sweetness without being too rich. But the real surprise was the almond filling layered at the bottom. Oh my gosh... chef's kiss. Nutty, creamy, not overly sweet, and perfectly balanced. Chocolate Almond Croissant -- 9.2/10 I can only imagine how life-changing this would taste fresh out of the oven piping hot. Service was fast despite the line moving constantly, but just know there's no indoor seating. It's very much an order, pick up, and go type of spot. Ambiance was welcoming and super friendly gals. Definitely a must-try, and I'll absolutely remember to stop by again anytime I'm in Burbank. Happy eats!!

I have been wanting to try this spot for a long time and finally had the opportunity to go! I was…read moreglad to see when I arrived there wasn't a long line. Only about a few people so that already got be super excited. I got the almond croissant, chocolate, croissant, butter croissant, almond fancier, and a raspberry danish. My one and half year old devoured the raspberry danish all by herself. She didn't want to share with anyone. This says a lot already. The butter and chocolate croissants were crispy and flaky. Those were probably our favorite. The flavor of the almond croissant wasn't overpowering but wished it was a bit crispier. I feel like I have had better ones elsewhere but if you are in the area definitely worth a try!

Toluca Bakery is such a little gem! You can't go wrong with anything here -- the tamales, conchas,…read moreand flan were all delicious. The highlight was the vegan tres leches cake... absolutely perfect! Vegan tres leches cakes are hard to find, and it was the birthday boy's special request. Even the non-vegan familia loved it and couldn't taste the difference! Thank you for writing on the cake and helping make my son Andres' birthday extra special. Toluca Bakery will definitely be a must-stop every time we're in LA!

Everything is vegan…read more Everything is delicious. Everything is made with love, quality and care. Tucked away in a small plaza lot on the corner of Riverside Drive/Camarillo Street on the west side of Toluca Lake, bordering North Hollywood this true hidden gem some of the world's best desserts, goodies and items. Showing you that all baked goods can be incredibly delicious, rich and enjoyable with all plant-based awesomeness. Gluten-free friendly as well. Parking lot is small, but this place is massive in energy. Check them out on Instagram (they're on Facebook as well, but not active there). Incredible reels, posts and info on all their offering on IG and here. Conchas are 10/10!! Stay tuned for yummy pics :) Open 7:30 am almost everyday (9am on Sundays only) until 7:30 pm on Mondays as well as Wednesday through Saturday. Closed by 5:30pm on Sundays and Tuesdays only.

I was in the area because my friend was getting a colonoscopy. She said she's usually out of it…read moreand probably won't want to eat. I already had breakfast but she was feeling good and starving for Aeirloom. She ALWAYS gets the Sunny Sandwich with potatoes. Every single time. She LOVES it. Since I had my disappointing breakfast, I got Bread Friends. A huge assortment of toast with homemade jam. You can't go wrong with toast, especially artisan toast. Fantastic. Very fresh and homemade. It's a pretty large space on the corner. There is street parking and a small lot behind the restaurant. Our server was wonderful! He kept her Arnold Palmer filled and perfectly poured. She said they make their own tea.

Aeirloom Bakery has been in Toluca Lake over 10 years now and there is nothing not to like, except…read morethey are only open until 4 pm. Now, this is not just a bakery. It is an amazing restaurant with all organic food, all made to order and served with a smile. They are dedicated to serving only the finest organic foods and coffees. The place is just beautiful, inside and out and you will get the best service, be it if you eat there or go to the bakery area that is amazing. They have indoor and outdoor seating. You can get a meal there or eat their wonderful pastries. If my camera does not start working better I am going to throw it though a wall. There were some dishes I had or have had and asked if they could take a photo for me. They did better, they just directed me to where I could grab some of their amazing items. We have had them all. The bakery is the best. You will love their cakes and pastries. It is all just so great and never stale. I love any of their chocolate cakes. Their food is to die for. The only thing I did not love was their eggs because I did not like the bread it came with. I bet I could have changed it, but it was good. They have wonderful soft tacos and their salads are great. They even have burgers, but I have not tried them. They have a French toast that you can add whatever you want to and it is served so you put what you want on it. We love their benedicts. I have had one with scrambled eggs and a salad that was heaven. All of their fruit bowls are the best. They have something for everyone. Their prices are a tad high, but you get what you pay for, great organic food. ​What truly makes Aeirloom special is the community they have. Everyone is so nice and more than once we have seen the same people there.

BUSS. For theme park food too, this is bomb. Would buy this outside of Universal too…read more Grilled Cheese w/ tomato soup (10/10): not the biggest fan of tomato soup so my standards are low but I really liked it! Everything was made fresh so the cheese pull was there, the minion tots were crispy, and the tomato soup was warm. Fire. If you ask for anything else, you're greedy. Roasted chicken w/ minion tots (9/10): DEF up there for theme park food. Chicken is juicy & well seasoned. Comes with a side of bbq. This and the grilled cheese together = fire.

We stopped by for an afternoon snack around 2:30pm and got a table outside although the cafe was…read morequite busy. - El Macho's Nachos: the nachos were good and crispy. The guacamole was generous portion and was tasty. - Chicken tenders: the coating was crispy and the meat was tender and well seasoned. Our favorite was the delicious ketchup! It tasted like homemade and we licked it all up!

Such a solid spot for breakfast, coffee or lunch in Toluca Lake. The inside of the restaurant is…read morespacious and while it's casual, it feels more elevated than your average breakfast spot. Plenty of outlets if you want to come by with your laptop! I usually come on weekdays and it's not super busy. You order at the counter and then they bring your food out to you. I love their coffee drinks and I've never had a meal here I didn't like. Most recently I had the breakfast hash and it was delicious! It came with salad and toast so it was a pretty big meal. They have lots of healthy salad options for the health conscious folks and pastries for those with a sweet tooth! It's a great place to take people for a variety of menu options. Service was great and all of the tables were extremely clean. If you don't mind the self serve vibe, you've got to check it out!

The food can be very good here, if you dine in. And when you are dining in, the staff is great…read more Different story with deliveries. I am recovering from a leg injury, and really wanted the great kale quinoa salad. Since walking is quite difficult at the moment, I decided to place a delivery order. It took a while, but the salad was finally delivered, but when I opened the package I was surprised by the look of the salad. It seemed to have a topping of bread crumbs, but upon inspection I saw that it was a small little dump of quinoa. Hmmm, usually there are lovely shavings of Parmesan, but nope. There was a smidge of Parmesan, not the usual amount. But the real failure was the missing sunflower seeds! Whaaaat???!!! I paid $27 for a bunch of kale and lettuce with a couple tbs of quinoa and a few Parmesan shavings?! I called just to see how they would handle the situation. First I was hung up on, before speaking. Then I was put through to catering though I pushed #6, the general number choice. I was then transferred to someone else (not sure which dept) and I explained about the missing sunflower seeds. After checking with the kitchen he confirmed that yep, they ran out of sunflower seeds. He said I could get $.50 refund, and he would transfer me to another number. The phone rang for several minutes but no one picked up. My painkiller turned me into a total "Karen", because I expected so much more from a favorite place. Oh, well, there are other places. Though that kale quinoa salad is really good when it works. Just don't trust their delivery.

Andrew was hustling. He was doing all the things, engaging with customers, taking orders and even…read morewent to stock the utensil area. There were three other employees around. One was baking and the others were standing around chatting. Andrew def needs to be recognized for his work ethic and getting things done! He was also very knowledgeable about the app and how to navigate it. There was a wait for a full size Cinnabon but it was nice and warm and gooey, so worth the wait. The other employees did bring a whole box of frozen buns out and put them on trays at the register area so kind of took the charm out of fresh rolls. The rolls themselves are clearly mass produced and not as good as we remembered as kids. But was definitely a fun walk down memory lane.

Incredible cinnamon rolls as always. I've been enjoying Cinnabon since I was a little kid, and the…read morequality is always so consistent, delicious and the smell is amazing. This particular location is inside Universal City Walk, near the Buca Di Beppo and the Jurassic Parking lot. Attention/service was ok, rolls were delicious and price was reasonable. Will definitely be back.

This coffee shop it's the best in LA! It has personality and…read morethey key to their success is that they make you feel like home! The owners Mark and Shannon are wonderful and care about people, their son Jack makes excellent coffee, has excellent hospitality skills and I have no doubt he will make sure this place continues being number 1 for many years. I highly recommend visiting this place Wednesdays , Fridays and Saturday mornings so you can try the best coffee from their worldwide champion Barista : Andrew Smet! Shoutout also to Devan, Michelle, and Bronwyn and Logan who always makes us feel like home! Hugs

Great spot for a casual meeting or catching up with a friend…read more The space is easy to sit in, service is quick, and the overall vibe just works without trying too hard. They also have a small selection of gifts on the side, which is a nice touch. I'll be back.