My partner and I stopped by Cafe 86 in Carson hoping we had found our next go-to halo-halo spot…read more Unfortunately, authenticity and customer service were both missing from the recipe. Parking was easy, and when we walked in, there was only one occupied table. Three employees were chatting in the back. We were greeted, but it felt more like, "What would you like?" than "Welcome in." No smile, no conversation, no thank you--just a transaction. After taking our order, the employee returned to chatting with coworkers. When our order was ready, our name was called, the halo-halo was placed on the counter, and that was the end of the interaction. As for the halo-halo itself, my partner rated it a 2/10. It was overwhelmingly sweet and overpriced for what we received. We were hoping for layers of flavor and nostalgia but got a sugar rush that could probably power a small city. As a business owner myself, I understand that customer service is one of the biggest drivers of customer retention. Great products can bring people in once, but great service brings them back. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark on both. The good news? These issues are fixable. A little more warmth, engagement, and hospitality would go a long way. Until then, we'll continue our search for our next favorite halo-halo spot.

The most EXPENSIVE halo-halo you'll ever see in Cali. Overly priced. A definite NO…read more Found them on Yelp, and apparently their prices have since gone up. $13 for just ice, a scoop of ube ice cream and SOME stuff inside with corn flakes. NOT AUTHENTIC nor original. It's sad that Filipinos are serving this and it's not even what it's supposed to be. Didn't even have the beans nor the other fixings to make it a true halo-halo. Only the green and red jelly, and flan. That's it. Worst of all, they blend the ice and evaporated milk with brown sugar. Not the original. I asked them if they just had original halo-halo and they said yes, so I paid. When it was done, what they gave me was brown ice inside of my halo-halo. I thought it was mixed with coffee but they said it was with brown sugar. I was like okay whatever I'll try it. It was SO OVERLY sweet. They should have left it alone and not messed with the original recipe. It was sugar on top of sugar, and was sweet on top of sweet. It was hard for me to finish it, let alone pay so much for it. There was no balance. Everything was so sweet. Customer service was also nonexistent. The people that work there don't greet at all. Didn't even say a word while we stood at the register until we opened our mouth to order. The young girls that work here don't seem to care. I asked questions and they were nonchalant about everything. Didn't really explain much, clearly I was new. My order also came out within a minute! Meaning everything was pre-made. Now I can see why there's no customers here on the weekend (Saturday). Those are always indicators of a slow business. Too expensive, no customer service, and not authentic. Will not be returning. First and LAST time. *I will do them a favor by posting a nice photo I took*

Knew of this spot because of friends. I was very impressed by the pricing!!! Guaranteed an…read moreenjoyable box of sweet goodies to bring for any occasion. My favorite part of these is when they are hot and fresh!!! They are like donuts but not exactly? They're more firm, have a nice glazed crust, and more chewy like bread rolls but not tough to bite. Such a delicious piece of bread!!! I don't know any other way to explain the Senorita bread. This branch has no tables, no bathrooms by the way. Small parking lot but plenty of spots I feel. Easy to order and pick out what you want. The side desserts like pandan mochi bread was very yummy and also a great solo treat. We also grabbed a bag of pan de sal and they were tasty and delicious. PS Make sure to warm them up for a more yummy treat!!!

So my sister was on social media when she asked me if I ever tried the sweet bread at Starbread…read moreBakery? She told me her coworker brought some into work one day and said it was really good. While being bored on a rainy day, I grabbed my keys and said let's go. Omg!! the senorita bread was fabulous! It was freshly made, hot and just the right amount of sweetness. I have to say, I don't frequent Carson that often but will surely put Starbread Bakery on my have to go again list!

The variety of cakes, cookies, sandwiches and anything delicious is in the bakery including an…read moreassortment of coffee drinks. The six pack cookie deal is a favorite of mine for a treat for the family. The service is friendly even when there is a long line waiting to place an order. The ambiance is nice and well displayed goods to choose from. A few seats outside to sit and enjoy your treat and a cup of coffee.

Torrance Bakery is really great! The cake we ordered turned out amazing. We ordered a custom cake…read moreand had a message and photo added, it was red velvet with cream cheese and tasted delicious even days later. The cake was fresh and my mom and aunt were so happy with the surprise. We had ordered cookies along with the cake, but unfortunately when my cousin picked up the cake the cookies were not included. We were a bit disappointed, but Torrance Bakery offered us a refund and we were very grateful for that. We definitely will order from them again!

I treated myself to some SusieCakes cupcakes for my birthday. After all, they are my favorite chain…read morecupcakes around. The store is in a large shopping center, but it's located on the quiet side behind Trader Joes, so parking is easy. Their chocolate cupcake with buttercream frosting is dreamy. Perfect ratio of cake to frosting, the latter of which is never dry and melts in your mouth. I also gave a chocolate with peanut butter frosting a try -- always a match made in heaven. Plus a special edition salted caramel was enjoyable too. I don't think I've ever tried a flavor I didn't like. Kudos to the staff as well, they are always so bright and full of positive spirit. I mean, how could they not be? They're surrounded by cupcakes. If I'm ever in a bad mood, SusieCakes cupcakes always cheer me up.

Susie cakes is our families favorite bakery for cupcakes and cake. We are a huge fan of their…read moreseasonal treats. Especially the sugar cookies. The service at this location is wonderful. Everyone is so kind. The bakery is very clean and organized. Highly recommend joining the rewards program.

I love working with Heather to cater desserts for all my parties! Her desserts are amazing! She has…read morenow catered both my baby shower and my son's Halloween themed birthday party. At each event I've had people come up to me and ask me "Who made these desserts?!" She is flexible to work with the theme of your party and ideas for custom desserts. Heather is organized, on top of communication, and professional. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with her for future parties and holiday get togethers!

We ordered from Simply Sweets after I found her again on Yelp! We used to get her items at the…read morefarmers markets in Buena Park and DTLA...we ordered some pecan chocolate chip cookies, regular chocolate chip cookies, gingerbread cookies, fudge brownies and a chocolate rum cake for Christmas treats. Let me just say, everyone was gaga for the brownies, they were so good! The chocolate chip cookies were amazing, and you can taste the butter!! So delicious! The gingerbread cookies are also delightful and tasty!! She had some decorated so pretty, but those were gobbled up before I thought to take pictures...a lot of creativity here. The rum cake was delightful, but not for the under 21 crowd, if you know what I mean, but soooo good!! The owner, Heather, was an absolute dream to work with and she will not disappoint you with her baked goods. It was really easy to order. She responds to messages quickly. You can pay through your email and get a receipt very fast. She wore a mask when I met her to pick up the order in an agreed upon location that was easy to get to. I highly recommend you give Heather and Simply Sweets a chance and enjoy her products! The brownies are sooo good!!

Ofelia has done some amazing cakes for me and my family over the years. I highly recommend!! she…read morealso makes amazing cake pops :)

Very good cupcakes and the baker is super cool and friendly very talented on her decorationsread more

I've been a loyal customer of Red Ribbon Bakeshop Carson since we moved to the U.S. in 2014. Their…read morechocolate cake has always been our go-to for every special occasion. The staff are consistently kind, welcoming, and professional, which makes every visit even better. My kids absolutely love their lugaw, and the chicken empanada is always a must for us. Even after moving to Menifee, we still make the drive to their Carson location because of the excellent service and cleanliness. A special shoutout to Bernadette. She is so nice and very friendly. My daughter always looks forward to seeing her every time we visit!

I bought the family platter of pancit palabok tonight. After mixing the pancit, there was not…read moreenough sauce for the noodles and the only flavor was from the lemon juice. I called Red Ribbon to share my experience; I was told that it is their "standard". They did not offer to add sauce because it is their "standard". Well, their standard is not good, no flavor to their $37 family platter pancit. I will not return to buy their pancit! It's a lot of noodles almost dry.....don't make the same mistake of buying their pancit, not worth your money. At Carson branch

I don't normally leave reviews, but I wanted to write one because the service on our last visit was…read moreso nice. We've been coming to King's Hawaiian for years, and I usually pick up my son's birthday cake here because the cakes are always delicious and the bakery has such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. When we came in, Noah greeted us right away with a cheerful "Aloha, welcome!" and was very friendly throughout our visit. My granddaughter thought his McLovin name tag was hilarious. He also offered us sprinkles for the cake and even offered to help carry her bag out to the car, which was very thoughtful. Noah also did the writing on our cake, and I was so impressed with how nice his handwriting was. I'm attaching a picture because it came out so beautifully! It was all the little things about the service that made me want to leave this review. Everyone was welcoming and helpful, and we had another great experience at King's Hawaiian. We will definitely keep coming back!

We had dinner here on a Friday night and it wasn't too crowded. I was happy that we were seated…read moreimmediately. My boyfriend and I ordered the oxtail soup to share. It came with two large pieces of oxtail and two tiny pieces, along with plenty of napa cabbage, mushrooms, and watercress. It was served with a scoop of white rice and mac salad. It made for a perfect light meal. We also ordered a slice of key lime pie and a slice of mocha haupia cake to go. I tried the mocha haupia cake, and it was delicious! The cake was so light and fluffy. The coconut shavings paired nicely with the haupia pudding. I just wish it had more haupia. Customer service was great. Our waiter was pleasant and attentive.

LOVE this place. The cream puffs are the biggest seller here. I saw someone had driven in from a…read moredistance to order these cream puffs to go. They offer these ice packs which are genius and a must since these cream puffs will melt and worse, may not taste as great after the drive home. This place is cute and TINY. The ladies who work here are so kind,hard-working and humble about how amazing these puffs are. My favorite is the black sesame one. Of course, there are several other desserts here. Their cheesecake is another favorite of ours. Parking is limited but I've been able to snag a spot. Definitely check this place out.

Order 24 hours ahead for the cream puff so they don't run out!…read more I got all the cream puffs to try: black sesame, vanilla, and chocolate. I'm not a fan of chocolate, but that one was definitely more prominent than the vanilla. The black sesame is the one to get. It was on Jonathan Gold's 99 things to eat in LA before you die. I need to come back to try the other pastries!

Ordered 50 custom cake pops for a themed party. They were perfect and delicious! They came on time…read moreand everything was A+. Jenny is amazing, friendly, responsive, easy to deal with, on time. Great cake/dessert company. Highly recommend.

Vanilla cake pops made with school colors. They turned out so adorable. Easy pick up and…read morebeautifully wrapped. Thanks so much, Jenny!