Van Bakery

My friend and I were intrigued by the pastries inside the window, and we were not disappointed. We…read moretried their red bean roti, which was warm and satisfying, and had a nice combination of crispy, flaky texture with subtly sweet red bean filling. The service was a highlight; the person we talked to was super friendly and welcoming! Would love to come back to try their otheir pastries and goods!

Funny way to think of it but Cafe Dulce is like a keystone species of the Village Plaza in LT,…read moreconsidering it's right smack dab in the middle. It's not my favorite bakery in Little Tokyo and I'd rather get Yamazaki's nikuman and as Cafe Dulce's name implies, they have a wider range and are more known for their sweet pastries (not saying that they don't have non-sweet things). They're almost always a part of the huge collaborations that Little Tokyo has, think the Hoyo slop stuff or the crazy Silent Hill one. Lots of art on their windows and they usually have a collab drink or something. Just know that depending on how popular the collab is, and even if it isn't, this place has lines out the door and is quite fisted. Tables in front are always full of people. Drinks are hit and miss. Every latte I've gotten, even with mixing is grainy sweet coffee slop and the matcha isn't too great either (way better options in the area), but if you have a sweet tooth for pastries it's not too bad. Decadent cream donuts, mochi donuts, savory sausage donuts, and creme brulee ones too. Shareable, but something I'd need to down with milk or some water.

Small case with a lot of flavor

Crème Brûlée Donut. 5/5

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Various Milk Cream Donuts

Levain Bakery

4.1(878 reviews)

10.2 mi•Windsor Square

Levain has been on my list and stopped by when we were in LA. Parking wasn't great but honestly…read morenowhere is considering where you're at. I was welcomed in and the employees were super friendly and it was clean and bright inside. They're famous for those oversized cookies. I grabbed a few cookies and baguette with butter and jam. They had a special carrot cake cookie and that was my favorite! The baguette with butter and jam was so simple and seriously so good. Something about a warm crusty baguette. The cookies are huge and packed with flavor. All were delicious! I wish we had one in Phoenix but until then I'll have to stop in next time we're in town.

they got me! came just for them limited time black and white…read morecookie It's $6 but so worth it As big as a burger!! crispy edges and soft chewy center - perfect recipe

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie and Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie

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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie

Fondry

4.4(320 reviews)

12.9 mi•Eagle Rock

This little shop has beautiful pastries and other baked goods and very nice coffee. The prices are…read moreon the high side but I have no complaints about quality, whatsoever. We tried a pancetta biscuit and a kouign amann, perhaps the world's best pastry with the craziest name. Both of them were excellent. The crust on each item was perfect. The triple chocolate iced drink was extremely chocolately, as you might expect a "triple chocolate" drink to be. For my taste, it was not very complex but for a caffeine/chocolate rush, I cannot complain. Street parking only. Parking is a little tough in this area. If I lived closer, I would work my way through every baked good here. Many of them looked like little works of art.

Today was a good day! Woke up, felt refreshed and got myself to the bakery. To my surprise, I was…read morein and out within 5 minutes! I also walked away with some of their best seasonal pastry offerings: mascarpone apple, tofu lavender, hojicha tiramisu, mushroom with cheese, guava...of course a plain croissant and coconut for the kiddos! Meeting up with friends and we will be savoring every bite from these yummy treats! Verdict after meet-up - all agreed they were delicious, yummy flavorful goodness and sweetness level just perfect!

14.5 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

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Cappuccino

Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

4.5(576 reviews)

Once I found out there was going to be a Kuromi themed collab here I had sure to mark my calendar,…read moreso I've been looking forward to this! The collab started today and will last until the 31st. The store opens at 7am , but even though I got there around 8:30 and there was no line they still managed to sell out of a majority of the limited edition Kuromi themed pastries. Which was a little heart breaking, but also understandable. I ended up ordering the Kuromi Berry lemonade and some of their more popular items like the D Tia Blue (blueberry/cream cheese filled pastry) and the Japanini. Everything hit the spot as expected, but the highlight of my visit was definitely that berry lemonade! It had the perfect sweet to sour ratio and it looked very whimsical with its purple hue. I'll definitely be back to order that again and maybe I'll have better luck next time with the availability of the limited edition pastries. It wasn't as busy as it typically gets so took advantage of the opportunity and I dined in. During my visit I adored the Kuromi decor around the story. It was definitely picture worthy. They also have the cutest merch available for sale and of course I bought a sticker sheet to add to my sticker collection. The workers also wore pretty purple Kuromi hats and aprons, which is also included in their merch for sale fyi. If you're a Sanrio/Kuromi fan, do yourself a favor and RUN to your nearest Okayama Kobo cafe!

Cutest little cafe in the Miyako Hotel lobby All their drinks are delicious, but their salt bread…read moreis the best! I esp like the furikake salt bread :) Staff were so nice, sweet, & very helpful! There was some seating, including the lobby. I went around 10:30am on a Sunday, and it wasn't super busy. A place worth stopping by on your Little Tokyo trip!!

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French Toast

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Banana crème matcha latte

Artelice Patisserie

4.8(1.2k reviews)

11.3 mi•Sawtelle

Family-owned & operated

Established in 2017

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.

14.6 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Guava & Vanilla New York Roll

Cakes

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Cross-section of the Tiramisu 02-19-2024

Yamazaki Bakery

4.0(718 reviews)

Delicious to go/handheld food and fast service. We tried:…read more 1 tres leches - 10/10 perfect. light and airy with so much milk soaked to the top. i got this last year and bookmarked the location because this and their food is so good. Taco man - Reminded us of taco bell seasoning. 10/10 Niku - 4/10. Expected more pork, too much veggie. at first i thought they gave me the mushroom and veggie because the mushroom flavor was so strong. Pizza - Tomato sauce and pepperoni with corn throughout. 10/10. Curry Man - 10/10 so yummy There were more options in the middle casings including hot dog buns, $4.25 medium size pizzas, and other sweet and savory baked goods

3 Stars = "OK" and that was what it was…read more Service was good even though it was busy. I heard about their steamed bun being good so the side quest of the day was to get some. We ended up with a chicken, pork and beef one. They were piping hot and the bread itself was nice and soft. But the filling was very mushy until the more meatloaf like texture that I'm used to with these types of buns. I was not a fan of any of the buns. The plain bread part was great, but the filling was just mush and salty. Out of the 3, I would say the pork one was the better one.

Mocha roll $4.50 mini tart $2.50 yuzu cream pan $3.75

Pretty light green Matcha Latte...and delicious curry bao.

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Matcha Mochi Mochi Ball

Coin De Rue Bakery & Cafe

3.9(292 reviews)

12.1 mi•Harvard Heights

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

one of my favorite bakeries in koreatown!! this place doesn't get enough recognition. the variety,…read morethe quality, and the reasonableness of prices!!! they even have a cheap section for a package of items from the day before. i recommend getting the shio pan!! I love their black sesame and mochi items as well. i will definitely come back for the dubai , matcha, and butter rice cakes. i miss when they had the patio. i've studied here before and it's usually just me but their wifi is great! the workers are always nice here too :)

I visited COIN DE RUE Bakery & Cafe at 8:09 this morning after seeing a photo of their colorful…read morefruit mochi on Instagram. I was really looking forward to trying it. When I arrived, there were only a few mochi in the refrigerator, and the display looked sparse, almost as if only a few were left. The mochi I saw also looked quite different from the photo. I asked whether they had any others, and an employee told me they had been flash frozen and were in the freezer. She brought one out for me. I asked, "Was this made today?" and was told yes, so I bought it. I was very disappointed when I got home and cut it in half. I understand that a handmade dessert won't look exactly like a photo, but this was far from what I had expected. I called the bakery to explain my concern. The person I spoke with did not let me finish explaining and insisted, "That could never happen." She also asked why I was saying that and told me to bring the mochi back. I had gone out of my way to visit early that morning, so being told to make another trip was frustrating. The phone conversation left me more upset than the mochi itself. This was my second visit. I had also had a disappointing experience with a green onion or garlic bread on my first visit, but the Instagram photo made me want to give the bakery another chance. Unfortunately, I left disappointed again. I've attached photos so others can see the mochi I received. 인스타에서 과일 모찌 사진을 보고 너무 먹어보고 싶어서 오늘 아침 8시 9분에 COIN DE RUE Bakery & Cafe에 찾아갔다. 그런데 냉장고에는 모찌가 몇 개밖에 없었다. 진열된 모습도 꼭 며칠 팔다 남은 것처럼 보여서 그때부터 살짝 싸했다. 사진에서 본 모찌와 모양도 많이 달랐다. 다른 모찌는 없냐고 물으니 급냉해서 냉동고에 있다며 꺼내주셨다. "오늘 만든 거예요?" 하고 여쭤보니 그렇다고 하셔서 일단 사 왔다. 그런데 반으로 잘라보는 순간... 실망, 대실망! 아주 그냥 실망실망 대실망이었다. 가게에 전화해서 설명하려는데 내 말은 끝까지 듣지도 않으시고 "절대 그럴 일이 없다", "왜 그러냐", "가지고 오라"는 말씀만 하시더라. 아침 일찍 일부러 찾아가서 산 건데, 이걸 바꾸려고 내가 다시 거기까지 가야 하나? 모찌도 아쉬웠지만 전화 응대 때문에 더 속상했다. 이번이 두 번째 방문인데, 첫 방문 때도 대파빵인가 마늘빵인가를 샀다가 별로 좋지 않은 기억이 있었다. 이번에는 인스타 사진을 보고 기대하며 다시 가본 건데... 완전 대대대실망! 이제 인스타 사진만 보고 달려가서 사지는 말아야겠다. 아침부터 괜히 기분만 상했네~

Mango chiffon cake

Sandwich and summer drinks

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Chiffon cakes

Magnolia Bakery

3.8(2.2k reviews)

9.2 mi•Beverly Grove

Cupcakes: REALLY GOOD! Quite possibly the perfect cupcake?…read more Banana Pudding: I'm from the South, so what I will say is it is definitely the closest to "correct" banana pudding that I've found in LA. It has a much higher ratio of whipped cream to pudding or banana, but it was real banana instead of that fake banana flavor you often see so I respect it. Key Lime Icebox Bar: Objectively good, nothing wrong with this. Very tart!! Staff was super friendly and to my surprise there was no one there when I went on a weekday. Cute space!! I'd be curious to come back and try the toppings on the banana pudding and I would definitely come back for the cupcakes.

OMG, my son got a vanilla cake for a family birthday party at Magnolia Bakery and it was so good!…read more A little heavy with multiple layers, but the vanilla pudding inside was rich and the frosting was light and not greasy. Really good cake!

Chocolate pudding medium

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Banana Pudding

Bottega Louie

4.1(1.2k reviews)

8.3 mi

•$$$

Bottega Louie is a tried-and-true spot for me. I always end up coming back here…read more I've never been a huge pasta person, but once in a blue moon I'll get a serious craving for a carbonara... and I'll come right back here for it. The squash blossoms are also always a must for me. probably some of the best I've had at any LA restaurant. It's such a cute place with even cuter desserts, and the whole vibe is just perfect for a fun girls' night out in LA. Definitely one of those places I know I'll keep coming back to.

Nice Italian place. Very professional service and food is great. Coffee is also amazing…read moreOrder type Dine in Meal type Brunch Price per person $30-40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Seating type Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Paid street parking

Gorgeous interior

Mushroom Fries

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Portobello mushroom fries

Bottega Louie

4.1(19.6k reviews)

14.1 mi•Downtown

The wife dined here without me but was kind enough to bring me a couple of large slices of the…read moreBURRATA PROSCIUTTO PIZZA. It was a tad salty for my taste but still delicious regardless. I added a bit of shredded mozzarella and EVOO just to cater a bit more to my palate. It was a very nice tasting slice. Very good presentation and taste. RATING = A

We had a great experience at Bottega Louie DTLA. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and…read morefull of flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was beautiful, lively, and elegant. Unfortunately, the chocolate soufflé was very dry and had almost no flavor, so we ended up not eating it. Everything else was enjoyable, but the dessert was definitely disappointing.

Bottega Louie Pepperoni Pizza

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A G.

49

5

6

14 years ago

This is the WORST pastry shop I have EVER been to. The workers are extremely rude and ignorant. The pastries are old and stale. I was embarrassed in front of my company, I went back the following day and let them know I was not happy with what they sold me. The extremely RUDE owner has the heart to tell me, "You ate some pastries out of here, bring those back and I will refund you". This place is far beyond pathetic. I will never step foot into this place again in my life. They do not deserve to be categorized as a 'pastry shop'. The health department will be visiting 'Van' to check the standard of quality in what this sad place sells. read more

Saeyko N.

0

66

2

11 years ago

The guy who runs this joint, old fat man, is one rude buffoon with no customer service skills whatsoever. The first time I went here, he actually wiped his nose with his hand before giving me the pastries. I figured I'd give them another chance yesterday. The guy help another customer while I was first in line. When I told him I was first in line, he said don't worry about it. That was the final straw. You can't be a business owner and be that arrogant. Well, I guess you can, but thank god for Yelp! Go down the street to Cafe Teramo. DON'T give this jerk business. read more

Anya A.

0

7

0

16 years ago

To be honost I only like there puff pastry. I'm not the biggest fan for Armenian pastry! To be honost I am getting dizzy just thinking about it!!!! All I can say is the employee should be more enthusiastic and make all costumers feel as if they are seriously wanted in that damn store! OHH almost forgot the Lahmaju they have (so ppl say "Armenian" pizza) isnt good at all if I were you I would go to the Jons on Supelveda and buy the "Sasuntsi Davit" Lahmaju lol ;p read more

Nelli D.

731

37

32

2 years ago

Van Bakery deserves every one of its five stars! Every visit is a delight, with consistently fresh and delicious pastries that never disappoint. The store is spotless, and you can tell cleanliness is a top priority for them. The friendly and welcoming staff add to the wonderful experience, always ready with a smile and helpful suggestions. Van Bakery has become my go-to spot for a tasty treat and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Highly recommended! read more

Sandra M.

0

4

1

6 years ago

Small dirty store with not too much choice. I tried their cranberry cake before at my Armenian friend's house, and it was awesome, but the last time I bought it, it had completely different taste. Also, I DIDN'T like their customer service. I felt like the lady was not happy to see an African American in her store. Come on, there are many other bakeries in North Hollywood . People don't waste your time and money here! read more

Liana D.

1

14

3

9 years ago

I have been going to Van Bakery for years now ever since I discovered they had cheese rolls. If you love the cheese rolls from Porto's you will definitely love these. Porto's being in Burbank and Glendale is such a hassle so it's very convenient to have a bakery that makes just as great cheese rolls near by. read more

Richie F.

336

187

33

6 years ago

The new owner is awesome, super humble, sweet, and always puts her customers first ! Van bakery is the best bakery in the valley. And a must try. I will always choose vans when I'm in north Hollywood. Showing up to a party with these cheese rolls is always a great option ! read more

Ross S.

2

11

6

9 years ago

I ordered a birthday cake from here. It was a chocolate and strawberry cake. I liked both the decoration and the taste of the cake. the service was also awesome by the way. read more

Edward L.

0

5

1

9 years ago

According to LA Times, this place was shut down by the health department on July 11 due to rodent infestation. No words on when it will reopen. read more

Yervand Y.

35

16

2

11 years ago

All their baked goods are fresh and delicious. Napoleon is the best. Prices are reasonable and they are always open at a decent time.

Elle E.

9

68

18

5 years ago

Their desserts have mild in them...beware! The bakery is a health hazard. The department of health should do a visit

Tannaz T.

11

8

2

15 years ago

they have pretty good stuff, i was there couple of days ago

Jason M.

0

9

0

12 years ago

some of their piece of art are great.........

Sarine B.

0

20

4

12 years ago

Rude service

Van Bakery - bakeries - Updated October 2026

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First time here and LAST. I had guests bring me the tiramisu cake from here before and it was…read moreamazing, which is exactly why I came back today on Mother's Day. Biggest mistake. After lunch, we sat down to eat the cake and it was HORRIBLE -- dry, stale, and tasted like it was several days old. Completely unacceptable, especially for the prices they charge. I called thinking they would at least try to make it right or let me bring the cake back, but instead the woman on the phone instantly got defensive, said, "We don't sell old cake," and then HUNG UP ON ME. Who treats paying customers like that?! Definitely not coming back and letting others know not to either.

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Service awful!!! I came because someone recommended it to me . No one pay attention no one asked…read morewhat I need they keep talking with each other I ended up not buying anything and left Although I tried they're bakery good at my friends house and they were good I would never go to this place There are plenty of other bakeries to get a great staff Maybe owner or manager are not aware how bad the customer service is

I used to buy their Gata Raisin Walnut every week before and during covid, it was so yummy, full of…read morewalnuts and raisins, now it's mostly bread filled with sugar. They would always be sold out at Super King, now their are piles and piles of boxes stacked on top of each other, some with very old dates and the new ones don't taste fresh either, they taste like they've been frozen, maybe they are freezing them because they are not selling. Oh and on top of them being delicious before and during covid they were also half the price, now they are empty and stale and cost twice as much.

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Been coming here for a while and every time I'm in the area I always try to make my way over…read more Parking might get a little tricky, but it's completely worth it between the service and the pastries. Will definitely recommend stopping by.

I have been coming here for over 20 years but somehow I never wrote a review on it. This bakery is…read moreknow for their daily fresh bread. They make matnakash, Barbari and other breads for our community. They also sell lavash, pita and pastries. I used to buy their raisins bread a lot, it's so good. I stopped since I started making them myself. I mostly shop here for breads or lahmajun and sometimes byoreks and perashki. The parking here at this plaza is horrible and customer service is a hit or a miss ever since I can remember. Overall a great place to shop for freshly baked goods.

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4.5

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Great New Bakery to the Noho Sherman Way blvd stretch of bakerys and other stops. Their signature…read moreitem is this amazing sourdough made with turmeric and black rice.... amazing . plus tons of other classic armenian breads... a must stop!

Art House Bakery makes seriously good sourdough. I picked up…read morethe Turmeric and Black Rice loaf and you can tell right away this is real, slow fermented bread. The crust is crisp and golden, and the inside is soft with a slight chew. It has that mild sourdough tang, plus a subtle earthiness from the black rice and a warm hint of turmeric. It's balanced and flavorful without being heavy. I also love how clean the ingredients are. Organic flour, filtered water, sourdough starter, salt, black rice, turmeric. No yeast, no artificial coloring. Beautiful loaf, clean ingredients, and great flavor. I'll definitely be back.

Nellie’s Bakery

3.6

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Woke up and had a sweet tooth this morning. Wanted to try somewhere new and found this bakery on…read moreYelp and decided to give them a try. Walked in this morning a little after8:15AM, and got a warm greeting from Lilit. I believe she is the owner of the place. Got few slices of pastry, couple of ready made salads and walked out. The ambiance was nice and clean. They have freshly baked bread, salads, soups, chocolates and cakes. They can customize whatever you like for your special occasions the way that you want them to do. I have a friend that she ordered her wedding cake from them and they all loved it very much. Including myself. So, don't look elsewhere, go to this lovely, pretty, big, lit, bakery that not only serves cakes, but an impeccable customer service!! Customer service is 50% of the business. Their baked goods are not that sweet, which I like. They are very light too. Small parking lot, didn't see any restrooms and don't have a patio. Thank you all. They have been around for a little over a decade.

Anush at Nellie's Bakery absolutely hooked us up! We had a huge assortment of pastries, along with…read moreone of the most delicious strawberry sheet cakes I've ever tasted. I honestly thought I had over-ordered, but there was literally nothing left by the end of the night...our guests demolished everything and couldn't get enough. You can tell Anush takes tremendous pride in her work. Every pastry was unique and delicious, and each one looked like a little work of art. I usually don't take pictures of food, but everything looked so beautiful that I had to. Nellie's Bakery definitely helped make our celebration extra special. Highly recommended!

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At first, I was surprised that Vlad's was no longer at the site. Once entering the newly decorated…read moreshop and smelling the wonderful aroma from the bakery I was reassured that this was going to be my new favorite bakery . I was searching for some pastries and bread. The young lady was so friendly, suggesting pastries and even giving me free goodies. I was so pleased by the assortment and variety of items. I could not wait to get home and taste one of the beautiful cream puffs. OMG once I bit into it ... a true Descartes moment. All the cream cuffs of my childhood paled to this one. This Italian lady has found her favorite pastry shop. FABULOUS!!!!

The best!!! ordered our proposal cake from them and we loved it. They were able to design the cake…read morefor us and tasted amazing! Definitely recommend them.

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