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- 11761 San Vincente Blvd., Brentwood 90049
- 310-820-0607
Sweet Crush Ice Bar
This shaved ice bar in Brentwood takes its cues from its Asian predecessors, concocting their stuff from milk and water-based sheared ice in flavors like Earl Grey, peanut butter, and grapefruit gi... read more
- 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid Wilshire 90036
- 323-857-6180
C + M
The seemingly infallible Patina group has set up shop at LACMA with this coffee and milkshake outpost. And in Patina fashion, this is no ordinary cafe. The coffee is direct-trade Intelligentsia, th... read more
- 846 S. Broadway Ave., Downtown 90014
- 213-413-8626
UMAMIcatessen
Adam Fleischman has partnered with some seriously outstanding chefs to bring you this high-concept, urban dining hall featuring five restaurants under one roof. Bounce from a modern take on the Ame... read more
- 452 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills 90210
- 310-205-9400
Venga!
This boutique patisserie and gelateria churns out hand-crafted gelato and sorbet in flavors like salted chocolate chip cookies, banana nut and pain au chocolate. Tiramisu, macaroons and sacher ca... read more
- 15456 Ventura Blvd., Canoga Park 91403
- 818-995-1200
L.A. Creamery
The trend has invaded every epicurean crevice, from beer to sausage, so it's hardly shocking to now find us all screaming for artisanal ice cream. The new L.A. Creamery has clout beyond its cream: ... read more
- 5940 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028
- 323-469-2100
Gelatovino
Former wine room keeps the vino, adds gelato. Signature purple walls now joined by glass-fronted cooler with 24 creative flavors to choose from. One suspects this is owner George Abou-Daoud's space... read more
- 8389 W. 3rd St., West Hollywood 90048
- 323-951-0636
Magnolia Bakery
The curious New York cupcake craze could not have happened without the West Village's storied Magnolia Bakery. Now, they've taken their sweet tooth to Hollywood, the land of saccharine entertainmen... read more
- 8613 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood 90069
- 310-855-7177
Plaisir
The cream puffs look like pastel marbles. The little ones, anyway. The big ones look like big cream puffs. Crepes and Belgian waffles, too, and big ol' tubs of tropical fruit-flavored mousse. If yo... read more
- 3939 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu 90265
- 310-456-7977
ChocolateBox Cafe
This is, of course, a chocolate store, so there are gifts to buy as well as treats to enjoy in the cafe section. Look for all kinds of truffles and marzipans, etc. All the usual suspects, plus abou... read more
- 403 Larchmont Blvd., Mid-City West 90004
- 323-463-0811
Bricks & Scones
Arguably L.A.'s yuppiest neighborhood, Larchmont is full of the finer things in life—now including fresh-made pastries and Intelligentsia coffee. (Yes, sometimes Silver Lake is too far.) Haze... read more
- 1102 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale 91202
- 818-507-0592
Recess
Glendale isn't known for food (except the Armenian joints), especially not trendy little boites. This spot may not win any culinary awards, but residents are thrilled to have something in the other... read more
- 611 Spring St., Downtown 90014
- 213-488-5136
Syrup Desserts
Caramel apple pie waffles. That's pretty much all you need to know, right? And yes, that's considered a well-balanced breakfast. This bright, sugary storefront seems a bit out of place right in the... read more
- 2100 Echo Park Ave., Echo Park 90026
- 323-284-8962
Fix Coffee
Who knew the wilds could host a celeb-attracting coffee shop? Ah yes, it's Echo Park. Not open even a week and already Natalie Portman was stopping in. Probably for the chai: order it from the box ... read more
- 8910 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood 90069
- 213-387-4253
Millions of Milkshakes
Maybe not millions, but lots and lots of milkshakes, accompanied by lots of pink. So much. And loud, loud music. A manager who forces the staff to "boogie." Concotions named after celebs, hoping to... read more
- 9543 Culver Blvd., Culver City 90232
- 310-845-1700
Akasha
It’s all-natural, organic, local hippie dogma with a side of celebrity spotting: Chef Akasha has friends in high places. It’s a bobo addition to Culver City’s big-time restaurant scene. Not the bes... read more
- 512 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-458-6644
Vanilla Bake Shop
Like most primo cupcakeries, Vanilla has daily rotating specials, with more typical standards ("Mom's Birthday Cake" features All-American yellow cake and milk chocolate frosting). Cupcakes are ava... read more
- 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 153, Hollywood 90028
- 323-462-6100
Beard Papa's
Call us creampuffs or the new Krispy Kreme Kings. Or are we the new Oxycontin? Supple, addictive Japanese puff pastries given an internal shot of lickable cream and custard. That is not a nitrous t... read more
- 712 N Heliotrope Dr., Koreatown 90029
- 323-906-2649
Scoops Ice Cream
18 flavors a day, over 700 since opening. Owner Tai Kim isn't an ice cream maker. He's an experimental artist. A rundown: Chocolate Wasabi, Pistachio Maple and Riesling Cherry, Fois Gras and Sweet ... read more
- 1800 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park 90026
- 213-989-1558
Masa Of Echo Park
Former Cuban eatery switches allegiances, transforms manifesto to include pastries, deep dish corn bread crust pizza, and penne Bolognese. Boys in skinny jeans do their best to move up a waist size... read more
- 1929 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz 90027
- 323-644-0100
Alcove Bakery & Cafe
Sublime bakery exceeds expectations. Build eggs by your own mad design or go ranchero. Ideal hangover food and spot to detox. Chow brie and Granny Smith apples on a baguette before digging into a l... read more
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