Bakery Restaurants
1929 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90027
On a beautiful, sunny L.A. day, there is nothing quite as relaxing as a leisurely lunch at the Alcove, Los Feliz’s quaint and eminently trendy cafe. Housed in a...
2645 Main St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
The ambience is simple—e.g. outdoor “patio” seating in the parking lot of the Seashore Motel—but the panini crowd can’t get enough of...
12182 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA, 91604
Conceived as a one-stop shop for the perfect cake, card and gift, Big Sugar Bakeshop offers an array of cakes and cupcakes so irresistible that you may forget about the...
8200 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA, 90046
The former Buzz Coffee Shop, Cafe Marco maintains its buzz through gourmet coffee and tasty pastries. Offering free WiFi, it's not uncommon to see latte-charged scribes...
2900 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90026
A little coffee shop with a seriously cool reputation. L.A. scribe Jerry Stahl writes about hanging out at Tropical in his drug-addled memoir "Permanent Midnight"...
925 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
Now serving sandwiches bocadillo style (artisinal breads packing jamon, basil pesto and the like pre-made fresh each morning—or, in other words, not customizable),...
8590 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90069
Caffe Primo’s pleasant outdoor patio and tasty menu of paninis, pastries and gelato make it a standout in the Sunset Millennium complex. Coffee is one of its...
1751 Ensley Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90024
Known for their great picnic baskets, this gem features fantastic salads as well. Although it can be tricky to find a parking spot here, it's well worth your while if...
765 W. Route 66, Glendora, CA, 91740
A sprawling maroon-hued restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine and featuring an old-school hookah lounge, a bakery, banquet rooms and catering options. Belly...
560 W 19th St., Suite C, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
The fluffy frosting keeps customers coming back for more cupcakes at this gourmet dessert shop. Every day, red velvets and three other signature flavors are served, along...
950 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91106
EuroPane is a place to while away the afternoon as if you were in Paris. If the vibrant honeydew and cantaloupe walls and funky art don’t convince you, then maybe the...
1802 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz, CA, 90027
If you’re looking for a bit of Paris in Los Feliz snag a rattan chair at one of Figaro’s outdoor tables and you just might be transported. This chic spot on...
130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
This neighborhood bakery is a family affair if ever there was one. Owner Cassie Kuhen-Orr, her four sisters and parents all live near the bakery. Each sister’s...
2930 Bristol St. , Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
1544 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90028
Karma Coffeehouse is for those who believe good karma can be earned by eating vegan treats and drinking organic coffee. An oasis amid the sanctioned debauchery of the...