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The Best Donut Shops In Southern California, According To A Donut Dynasty
In running a second-generation donut operation, the proprietors of Class One Donuts know their craft and the region’s tastiest examples.
Where To Get Dessert Takeout & Delivery In LA
Need cookies, cakes, or ice cream delivered to your doorstep? You’re in the right place.
The Best Frozen Treats In Los Angeles
For when your body (and brain) needs a freeze—Hawaiian shave ice, Oaxacan-style paletas, and so much more.
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Kanomwaan
Kanomwaan is a dessert shop in Thai Town that serves rich, custardy Thai gelato in flavors like pandan and smoked salted egg.
Cherlato
Cherlato is a roaming gelato truck created by none other than the goddess of song herself, Cher.
Pickles Pie Shop
Pickles Pie Shop is a cute, small bakery in Big Bear that makes pies with local fruit and lots of butter.
California Donuts
California Donuts is a 24-hour donut shop in Koreatown with an incredible range of flavors and coffee drinks.
Fluffy McCloud's
Fluffy McCloud's is a bizarre but fun ice cream shop in Echo Park. Come for a late-night hang if you're already in the area.
Harucake
Harucake in Koreatown is first and foremost a clickbait cafe. But their expensive cake is delicious.
Maya’s Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets
Maya’s Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets is a Sherman Oaks shop that makes excellent brigadeiros.
Levain Bakery
Levain bakes New York's most famous cookie. The ones at their LA location are just as gooey and delicious. Expect lines.
Ecco un Poco
Ecco un poco is a small gelato shop in Beverly Grove with a short menu of (delicious) flavors. Get the hazelnut.
Capri Gelato
Capri Gelato is a coffee bar/gelato shop hybrid in Marina Del Rey with a mix of classic and more creative scoops.
Pazzo Gelato
Pazzo Gelato is a Silver Lake neighborhood gelateria that serves coffee drinks and a revolving menu of seasonal gelato.
Coolhaus
Coolhaus is an ice cream sandwich truck with fun flavor combos that taste as good as they sound.
Fatamorgana Gelato
This Rome transplant (with locations in Beverly Hills and Studio City) stocks over 60 gelato flavors, and you’ll want to sample as many as possible. Plan accordingly.
Bacio Di Latte
This serene, all-white gelato shop at the Century City mall is a great spot for a quick midday treat.
Quarter Sheets Pizza Club
Quarter Sheets in Echo Park combines two of life's simplest pleasures: incredible pizza and even better dessert.
Mateo's Ice Cream & Fruit Bars - Mid City
Mateo's is one of LA's greatest dessert shops—a place in Ktown, Mid City and Culver City where you'll find paletas, gelato, and more.
The Best Frozen Treats In Los Angeles
For when your body (and brain) needs a freeze—Hawaiian shave ice, Oaxacan-style paletas, and so much more.
Rico Tejuino Los Reyes
Rico Tejuino Los Reyes us a neighborhood fruit juice and dessert store in Lincoln Heights is basically a Swiss Army knife of Mexican desserts.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Rita’s is a Philadelphia chain that sells refreshing Italian ices and some of the best frozen custard we’ve tasted.
Viva Oaxaca Nieves Y Paletas
Viva Oaxaca Nieves Y Paletas is a Koreatown shop that has over 20 Mexican paleta flavors.
Los Alpes Ice Cream Parlor
Los Alpes in Huntington Park is a neighborhood institution that serves paletas, fruit bars, milk shakes, ice cream, and the one, the only: mangoneada.