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    Santa Canela

    4.1 (112 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Nijole T.

    The desserts here are absolutely delicious! We sampled our way through most of them and I really enjoyed them all! Prices are a bit high and the service could've been better, but the desserts were tasty. Very small space, I suggest taking it to go as there is just some high tops to sit at. I will also have to come back and try their coffee next time. Great option if you're looking for a sweet treat in the area!

    LA Smog
    Francisco M.

    There's street and paid lot parking to get here. It's small and narrow inside. You'll likely take your drinks to-go. Once you order you'll likely wait outside for your drinks. They'll call out the name for the drinks. The staff are nice and friendly. I got the LA smog (hot). The drinks are a bit pricey, especially getting this drink iced. It does taste pretty good and you definitely get the earl grey flavor! It's not too sweet and not too hot. I ended up finishing my drink really quick.

    Cafe de Olla and the LA Smog
    Annie C.

    This place is my new obsession. The design, the vibe of the workers, the drinks, the pastries. Everything is immaculate. I honestly need the interior designer to come do my house like it's so chic and has so much character. This place is so small, it's easy to miss. In fact I literally walked right past it. As far as I know, it's street parking only. I'll admit, I was super hesitant about the LA Smog because when you think about a coffee spot with Hispanic / Latin influence, you expect the typical, horchata latte, abuelita chocolate type drinks. But the LA smog is their take on a London fog. And the cold foam on top of it is corn husk infused which also made me hesitant. Damn, I was so dumb for doubting. The foam elevates the flavor profile. One sip and it was game over for me. This drink made me obsessed with this place. My friend got a cafe de olla and it was also delicious, but when i told her i wanted to come back since i was craving the LA Smog, she quickly said she'd come too because she also wanted an LA Smog after she tried mine the first time. Unfortunately we haven't tried any of the pastries, but that will change and I'll come back and update my review.

    @endoedibles on Instagram 04/11/2026
    Michael U.

    Open for just over a year Santa Canela finds pastry chef Ellen Ramos rethinking the traditional Panaderia with better ingredients, modern design and French technique from her small shop in Highland Park. Formerly responsible for Pastry at Frogtown's Mexican Seafood restaurant Loreto, the choice to strike out on her own in February 2025 almost immediately successful, guests at Santa Canela will discover a seasonally-changing menu tucked behind glass while staff busies themselves pouring Horchata and Burnt Cinnamon Lattes. No doubt championed by social-media, freshly piped LA-shaped Churros fried to order a necessity for first time visitors, it is after every crisp bite is gone that the humble Concha takes center stage with a lighter-than-average crumb gussied up by Cream. Certainly not a spot for 60-cent Pan Dulce, most items ranging $6 to $9, a look at Viennoiserie shows Chef Ramos far more talented than the usual East Los Angeles Baker whether one opts for a Croissant rolled in Cinnamon Sugar or Brittany's signature Kouign Amann renamed La Odette around a pool of Cajeta.

    CAFE DE OLLA LATTE W/ CARAJILLO FOAM & LA SMOG EARL GREY TEA LATTE W/ COLD WITH CORN HUSK FOAM
    Vy N.

    First time here & will be back! Love the ambience and vibe. Very unique menu!! Joseph is so sweet. He recommended us the LA SMOG EARL GREY TEA LATTE W/ COLD WITH CORN HUSK FOAM & CAFE DE OLLA LATTE W/ CARAJILLO FOAM. Literally 100/10 soo fire. Joseph was so informative in telling us abt the cafe brand & their pastries. Sadly we came too late & their most popular items were sold out - so come early! But Canela means cinnamon so their drinks has a hint of spice in it, super unique and delicious! Highly recommend this place! - street parking

    These are so good
    Dennise S.

    This is the Home of "Thee LA churro"! This is why I needed to try this spot, but now I'm addicted to their burnt cinnamon latte. My second time here I tried their cold cream for an extra almost 3 dollars so my bill comes out to like $30 including my pistachio boda cookies, and one pastry. Not gonna lie it's overpriced, but totally worth it. My limit is once a week. Parking is convenient behind and just sad that they don't carry no nonfat milk. I also think the owner should put those stick up lights in the display case because it is hard to see in the morning the pastries with all the sun glare. Definitely give them a try. See you guys Wednesday morning!

    Churro, Salvadorian quesadilla, churro croissant
    Maria A.

    I saw this on Instagram and had to check it out. This place is cute but pretty small. I went on a Sunday around 10 AM and it was pretty empty. I got the cafe de olla which was good (4/5). The churros, croissant, and quesadilla were 4/5 too. It's a solid place, but pricey enough to not go more often sadly.

    Concha and Churro Croissant
    Brian V.

    Small bakery/ coffee shop (seriously one of those blink and you might miss it spaces) along a high pedestrian traffic area in Highland Park. With the risk of sounding that I don't really know what I'm talking about, I believe the pastries and beverages here are mostly influenced by Mexican culture (mixed with LA and some other cultures; e.g. the churro croissant, etc). The folks here are very friendly and patient and helpful when explaining the drinks and pastries. The space itself it really small. There's some seating outside, but this place is conducive to coming in and giving your order than waiting in a nook or clear area until your order is ready. During busier times, I can see people having to wait right outside. I came by and got the LA Smog, which is their play on the London Fog. It was tasty for sure and fun to drink with a creamy top that gave differing textures. I also got a one of the conchas and a churro croissants. Both pastries were good and had a fun novelty factor. Would love to come back and try their other baked offerings. There is street parking, but since this is a pretty busy area, it may be challenging to park right out front. I parked a few blocks away, but didn't mind the walk.

    LA Churro, La Odetter (right), orange blossom concha (top)
    Rachel G.

    Obsessed with this panadería. Every pan and pastry is beautifully done. I've been twice now and it hasn't disappointed. On my first visit, I tried the LA Churro -- light, airy, and absolutely worth the wait. I also had La Odette, which ended up being my favorite: buttery, flaky perfection with cajeta tucked inside. On today's visit, we went for the strawberry morita donut. I'm not usually a jelly-filled donut girly, but this completely surprised me -- in the best way. It's a long-john-shaped morita yeast donut filled with a sweet, tart, and spicy strawberry-morita chile jam. That unexpected heat takes the classic jelly donut to a whole new level. To drink: the café de olla latte with carajillo cold foam. And that carajillo cold foam? INSANE. Service: Welcoming and kind! Seating is limited.

    Luis M.

    I went to Santa Canela bakery to try their amazing LA churro. Very friendly service. I waited for awhile to have a fresh churro and observed that two staff be friendly and warm with everyone who came in. This while they were multitasking on several things. I watched as the churros were made. Standard but it was cool to see the process. The churro was pricey ($9) but delicious. Soft and chewy. I'd recommend a sauce to go with it. Guava sauce!!! Anyways, cool place. Plenty to do in the area. There is some outside seating.

    Outside
    Lyla D.

    Earlier this year, I read about executive pastry chef Ellen Ramos' (a veteran of Loreto, a Mexican seafood-forward Restaurant) newly opened Highland Park bakery and cafe in an article published by the Eater LA newsletter. I was intrigued by pastry chef Ramos' Salvadoran and Mexican heritage, offering upscale Angeleno pastry offerings. So, in preparation for our annual Holiday visit to Los Angeles, I read another Eater LA article posted in early November, bookmarked Santa Canela Bakery and Cafe, and suggested to my brother-in-law that we go there. After picking up our tamales at Boyle Heights' La Mascota Bakery, we followed our vehicle's GPS for about 7 miles to Santa Canela Bakery and Cafe. As we approached the bakery's address at N Figueroa Street, we started to worry because we didn't see any available metered street parking, so we turned onto N Avenue 56, where we luckily found an attached parking lot behind the building. From the Eater LA article, I was forewarned about the limited seating (an indoor 2-seat counter and three tables outdoors) and decided it would be best for our foursome to bring home our newly found treasures. Upon entry, we were cheerfully welcomed and even thanked for visiting the bakery. The bakery/cafe's interior decor had an understated elegance, almost museum-like, yet warm and charming, with dark wood cabinetry and marble countertops. Their beverage menu was posted along their ten individual pastry display cases, which, I assume, often featured rotating selections alongside their core menu items. The narrow space seemed a bit claustrophobic but was offset by the room's high ceiling. After taking pictures of the pastries while my brother-in-law chatted with the barista and counterhelp, I quickly placed our beverage and pastry orders because a crowd had formed behind us. I was interested in the café de olla lattes (Mexican coffee brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo or panela (unrefined brown sugar)) to compare with another Mexican coffeehouse's flavors and the Burnt Cinnamon Latte. After all, the bakery's name, Santa Canela, translates to "Saint Cinnamon." Don't sleep on the pastry called "La Odette," named after Mexico City's Odette, by baker Odette Olavarri, who served as a menu consultant to Santa Canela Bakery. La Odette is a Mexican twist on the classic Bréton/Normandy buttery laminated pastry, Kouign Amann. La Odette's rich, flaky, buttery layered (laminated) pastry was accented with a pool of cajeta as a filling. The tender, yet flaky pastry seemed more decadently rich in butter flavor, while its exterior had a pleasing crunch from the baked caramelized sugar. A sip of the hot Burnt Cinnamon Latte enhanced the rich flavors of the Kouign Amann, while the iced cafe de olla latte offered a more balanced taste between the sweet pastry and the slightly bitter cold coffee beverage. My husband got the Churro Croissant instead of the iconic LA Churro. He enjoyed the airy, slightly chewy, buttery, honeycomb-like layered croissant interior, with a crisp, flaky exterior sprinkled with sugar, as you'd find on a churro. This Mexican churro-inspired croissant paired perfectly with the café de olla latte. My brother-in-law requested the Pistachio Polvorones and Buñuelos de Viento (fried rosette cookies). Although I did get to taste a pistachio polvorón, I was impressed by its melt-in-your-mouth, delicate, and crumbly texture (much like shortbread) and buttery pistachio flavor. Its powdered sugar coating wasn't overwhelming or heavy. The use of pistachios seemed to change the flavor of these cookies, which are usually made with walnuts. The Buñuelos de Viento were airy and crisp and lightly coated with a cinnamon-sugar glaze. I didn't get to taste these rosette cookies, but I'm sure my brother-in-law enjoyed them, since both cookies had disappeared from the box within minutes of opening. Congratulations to pastry chef Ellen Ramos on opening this charming bakery-café, and I wish you continued success in the Highland Park neighborhood. I fondly hope to return for more.

    Churro croissant.
    D.J. M.

    After my doctor's appointment, I went to Santa Canela to try their churro croissant. It's a small quaint shop on Figueroa St. There's a tall showcase inside showing all the baked items individually. I got the churro croissant, Santa Canela concha and Puerquito cookie. The churro croissant was light and crunchy with a churro taste. I ate half the day I got it and the other half the next day. The croissant tasted just as good on day 2. The Santa Canela concha was light and chewy. The vanilla filling was not sweet. The Puerquito cookie was also good. I'm not a cookie person. I did like that it was soft and chewy and the filling was not sweet. DJ's rating: 4.35/5.00 Would I come back? Yes, when I have a taste for Mexican baked goods.

    Cold brew
    Liliana A.

    Cold brew coffee with corn husk cold cream was delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness. Flavor does not over power the flavor of the coffee. LA churro was also delicious will definitely return. Limited sitting inside and outside. Street parking is difficult to find. There is a parking lot on the back part of the building

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    Been eyeing this spot for quite some time. Parking is easy they have a parking lot but very limited…read morespace, parking on York Blvd didn't seem to have any restrictions either. Not too sure how weekend parking is, I visited on a Wednesday around noon. Neighborhood residential street might be a good option for parking on Avenue 47 but street sweeping (No Parking) is from 8-10am Wednesday on one side and Thursday on the other side. Orange Blossom Almond Croissant -personally was disgusting, orange blossom was extremely strong. Too fragrant that it tasted like a floral bath bomb or soap. Some do like this but it wasn't for me. Tofu Cloud Croissant Toast -cream on top was pretty salted, to help balance the caramelized sugar that helps press the croissant into a toast. Overall, it wasn't wasn't bad but wasn't good and slightly too salted. Passionfruit Croiffin- texture of the croissant/muffin was great! Buttery, flaky and light. Passionfruit cream filling wasn't too sweet. I loved the tart passionfruit seeds. But you might want to scoop some out if you don't enjoy too much sourness. Elderflower Rhubarb Danish - way too crunchy, would prefer it to be crispy instead of a crunch. Filling was good, not too sweet. Black Sesame Parisian Flan -if you love black sesame, this would be right up your alley. Perfect sweet treat to bring to any auntie's home! Blueberry Tea Scone -not too dense. Surprisingly not too sweet even with the demerara sugar coating. It wasn't really crunchy but more sticky and caramelized from sitting.

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    4.8(1.2k reviews)
    15.0 miSawtelle
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    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2017

    Delicious, light, creamy, fruity, so so pretty, that you might not want to eat it but you paid a…read moregood price for them so ENJOY!! We found Artelice by watching Garett eats on YouTube and we had to try them out! The gentleman in the front that help us was very nice and even gave us some free macaroons. Their display is so nice and we even bought a insulated bag since we were traveling from SCV. The mango one was my favorite since I enjoyed the real fruit and their dubai was actually pretty damn good. and I ate the green one with the flower and cannot remember the flavor but all of the treats we got were so so worth the price and hype. We ate two in the car and didnt get a chance to enjoy eating them there so I am not sure if they have tables and parking is kind of good but if its a busy weekend, good luck, LOL!

    Stumbled upon Artelice on mother's day at 9:45 AM, and upon arrival, there was a long line out the…read moredoor. Not sure if there is a consistent long line every weekend since it was a holiday, but my initial thought was either this place has really good pastries and cakes or it can be just all hype. As we made it in, you order as you walk down the selection of pastries then to the cakes. I ordered a danish with strawberries, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, tiramisu, and a yuzu cake. At the end we were pleasantly told our order came with two complimentary macarons so we got the cookoes and cream and passionfruit. Afterwards, we sat at the store to try the danish since we were hungry. Have to say it measures up to another one of my favorite patisseries that is located in Del Mar called Clemente. The danish texture was soft yet super flakey, and the thin layer of vanilla cream to strawberry ratio was perfection. It's so hard to find places that have exceptional quality croissant pastries, but this place is on the top of our list for LA. We enjoyed the cakes at home afterwards, but everything was so delicious. Unfortunately we forgot to take oir own ice packs and took a minute to get back home so the cakes slightly melted, but even after putting them in the fridge to enjoy later, they were so good! Highly recommend Artelice if you're looking for

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    Yamazaki Bakery

    4.0(702 reviews)
    4.9 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    If there is bread in heaven, it might taste like the fluffy, softly sweet bread in their steamed…read morebuns fresh out of the steamer! We tried the nikuman and curryman, and both were outstanding! The nikuman had a meat (chicken?) and veggie filling that was crunchy and slightly sweet and salty, while the curryman had a traditional Japanese curry filling that was tasty with the perfect amount of spices. They perfectly warmed both body and soul on a chilly LA morning. If I lived nearby, I'd eat these every day! We also tried the yuzu cream pan, which was also pretty epic. The topping was a little crunchy, complementing the soft bread and creamy and smooth tart filling. This is definitely my new favorite Japanese bakery in the US! I just wish I lived a little closer to it.

    I stopped by for a quick coffee and ended up spending way too much time deciding what to order…read morebecause the pastry selection looked so good. There were so many options, and everything in the display case looked fresh and tempting. The pastries I tried were really delicious -- soft, flavorful, and not overly sweet. It felt like the kind of bakery where people actually care about quality instead of just making things look pretty. The vibe inside was cozy and relaxed, which made it easy to slow down for a bit and enjoy everything. It's definitely the kind of place I'd come back to whenever I want good pastries and coffee without going somewhere overly trendy or complicated.

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    Coin De Rue Bakery & Cafe

    4.0(283 reviews)
    7.7 miHarvard Heights
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    I used to stop by this bakery whenever I was in Ktown because I thought it was pretty solid. But…read moreafter today, I've definitely changed my mind. I got a sausage bbang, a chocopie, and a dalgona latte. The sausage bbang was soggy on the bottom and honestly tasted like it was from the day before. The chocopie barely had any filling, just a thin layer of marshmallow and jam. It honestly felt like they used most of the marshmallow for their Dubai choco cookie because it's probably more profitable, instead of properly filling the chocopie. If that's the case, it's better not to sell it at all than serve something like that. The dalgona latte was also disappointing. With ice, the drink only filled to the bottom third line of the cup marking. Clearly, they skimped on the milk. There was also a weird moment when I paid. My total was $15.25 and I paid cash, but I was given $4.75 in change. When I said it should be $5, she seemed confused and asked what I meant. I told her I literally gave you a quarter right now, and she questioned it before eventually giving me the correct change. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt and assume it was a mistake. I understand times are hard, but charging more for products that clearly had corners cut doesn't sit right with me. It just comes across like there's no integrity. Clearly the quality and portions are going downhill. I wasn't even planning on writing this review. I was going to stay quiet, but the chocopie really ticked me off. I'm not going to pay for food that skims on ingredients and shortchanges customers by charging more for less, so this will be my last visit.

    This bakery has so many tasty options to choose from! I wanted to try something I haven't seen…read morebefore and got the purple yam bun. The bun was pretty good! My friend got the strawberry brick toast and although the presentation was a little messy, the toast was solid. I think my issue is just that it feels more like a bakery than a cafe. It's not the best place to study because their seating is outside, meaning no outlets. You are also super close by the street and sidewalk so lots of external noise. Parking is a bit hard but that's ktown for you. For sure the treats are good but wouldnt describe this place as one of my go-to's in korea town to study nor to catch up with my friends.

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    Magnolia Bakery

    3.8(2.2k reviews)
    10.5 miBeverly Grove
    $$

    It's a white colored building inside and out and so pleasant. People are friendly and they'll help…read moreyou with the menu. I got the carrot cake banana pudding, which for me was ok. I'm not big on creamy and sugary things and I'm more of a chocolatey person. They had lots of different options for cookies, brownies, banana pudding, and drinks.

    I should have read the reviews first - then I might have ordered the banana pudding. Instead I got…read more3 vanilla cupcakes (1 for me, 2 for my teenagers). I bake a lot. So do my kids. And I know that vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting is pretty easy to make, but sometimes I'd rather just buy baked goods than make them for myself, especially when I'm driving past what I thought was a popular (and presumably good) bake shop. I expected a high-quality cupcake. The cupcakes looked cute, but they were as dry as the Sahara. They should have been labeled as white cupcakes as I didn't detect any vanilla in them. I suspect that the "buttercream" was made with milk and margarine and powdered sugar.....so much powdered sugar. It was sickeningly sweet, and it was dry too. And a true bettercream doesn't even use powdered sugar. So not only were the cupcakes terrible, they were not even what they purported to be. This is like calling a cut of meat a filet mignon and serving a hamburger. Von's, Ralphs and Albertson's make better cupcakes than this for a fraction of othe price.

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    Bottega Louie

    4.1(19.6k reviews)
    5.6 miDowntown
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    I love Bottega Louie!! Last weekend I celebrated my birthday here for dinner. I made a reservation…read morewhich makes it so much easier to get seated on a busy night. Sure enough, we were seated right away. My daughter and I love the Portobello fries for a starter. They are so delicious and crispy, and the dipping sauce pairs perfect. For our meal we decided to share a Cesar salad and a pizza. For dessert we actually wanted the CHOCOLATE FRAMBOISE but they were all out. They actually were out of quite a bit of their pastries. The whole pastry counter was completely empty. I asked the server why it was empty and he mentioned they sold out due to graduation season. I decided on the crème brûlée and my daughter ordered chocolate gelato. We enjoyed our dessert. As for the ambiance, if you're looking for a romantic quiet restaurant for dinner. Bottega Louie is not for you. It is a loud up beat restaurant. I personally enjoy it. They have a person making the pizza towards the back and this night a table of guests were cheering him on as he threw the pizza dough up in the air multiple times. So fun to watch! The chefs are also cooking your food with a clear glass around them so you can watch as they prepare the food. Definitely recommend!!

    This was my first time going to Bottega Louie and I was impressed! I honestly was craving the whole…read moremenu. My friend and I finally decided on the pepperoni pizza, the Brussel sprouts, and the Belgian waffle. The pizza was so delicious; it was evidently fresh, made with fresh mozzarella and tomato. The crust was perfectly cooked and crunchy! We were very impressed with the Brussel sprouts. They came mixed with candied walnuts, which was definitely my favorite part about this whole meal. We ate the Belgian waffle last. I thought it would have been too dense or soggy by the end of our meal. It ended up being completely perfect. The only thing I wish was that we had more of that wonderful vanilla whipped cream and fresh seasonal berries. I brought my bff here as a graduation gift. We left with full stomachs and very happy. I loved the decor and elegance of the restaurant. We will return to try the pastries next!!

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