Los Angeles - Restaurants - Dessert

846 S. Broadway Ave., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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, Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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., Los Angeles 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 Angeles 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

8572 National Blvd., Los Angeles 90232
310-841-0939

Bluebird Bakery/Cafe

Give it a cute name and adorable gals will rush. Open, sunny space from Hollywood wedding cake master baker. Lunch is easy; breezy even. Scrambled eggs with ham are great on fresh-baked Panini. Fri... read more

9461 Little Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles
310-285-2045

Il Cono Gelateria

Small piece of Italy in a central 90210 draws hot dates and perfect families. Gelato and sorbet rein at this cute-as-a-playpen store. Old family recipe from Milan in a rainbow of colors. 100% real ... read more

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