Dessert Restaurants near Hawthorne, CA

“I feel bad for the one and only employee working there today who's coworker left her with no cookies baked and unable to fulfill the orders. She did the best she could and was apologetic and explained the lack of product. Need to have more than one person running a store like this.“

“Came around 9am and got a few donuts along with a bacon, egg and cheese croissant. Donuts were nice and soft, perfectly glazed. It reminds me a lot of my aunt's donuts and I always thought she made the best donuts in the family compared to the rest of the family on both of my parents side. The croissant sandwich is good too, it has mayo, scrambled egg and bacon on a big croissant. It's good value for what you get, it's not toasted or packaged like you would get at any upscale coffee shop, but I still think it's good for a quick fix. Having grown up in a donut shop and being around family who also owned donut shops for 40+ years, I understand all the work and effort that goes into operating a donut shop. Whoever is the baker here at this donut shop is doing a wonderful job at making the donuts. Kudos to the operators for getting the right flour for the donuts as well.

All in all I think this is a great donut shop with a good selection of items without having too many things to sell like some other locations. I would come back here again if i had a hankering for donuts while I'm in SoCal.

But this is a nice quaint donut shop, and if you like softer donuts this is the place for you. But if you like the tougher donuts then I wouldn't recommend this place. The price seemed reasonable to me, especially with the cost of flour going up; it's justifiable in my opinion. There is no inside seating; only take out. The people working were friendly enough as well. If you got time, definitely give this place a try. Parking looks to be small but it wasn't packed like i had expected when i walked in that morning.“

“I love this place I would travel so far just to try the cookies every week as they change flavors. It’s so exciting you have to try this place. Specially, in Inglewood the energy is so cool.“

“Very good turkey chili and chicken pot pie“

“This place is definitely under New management. I can tell the difference on my.previous visits. The new staff and service was excellent!
I’m very pleased with the cookies were so soft and fresh and looked incredible, the staff was really hospitable too. Thank you so much. I’m happy to see the changes.“

“OK, it’s cookies, not pastries… but oh, my, oh, my!! Delicious, imaginative cookies. We went in for 2, came out with a dozen (+ 1 for a baker’s dozen‼️).“

“Delicious ice cream and best red bean paste! We can’t wait to go back!“

“Delicious flavors! I love them 😍 will have to visit more often“

“As a Parisian girl who grew up eating incredible pastries, I have very high standards. Since moving to the U.S., I’ve tried so many bakeries across the country, and I can confidently say: Artelice does not play around!

Their pastries are perfectly executed—from the flavors and quality of the ingredients to the beautiful presentation. Everything is refined, balanced, and visually stunning.

The best pastries I’ve had in the U.S. so far. Bravo to the Artelice team! 👏“

“My review is for the new thin cookies.
I went during the free thin cookie giveaway and bought the Dubai style chocolate cookie. $7 for 2 thin cookies. I got the brownie batter and it was great, falling apart but good. Taste wise for Dubai chocolate was also good. Cookie quality in terms of taste is not the issue. I love chewy cookies but I'm giving it 3 stars for value and also how my cookies stuck together by the time I got home, which was less than 2 miles, so packaging fail. The ladies working at the shop was nice and quick. But $7 for 2 filmsy cookie is a bit expensive in my opinion.“

“Authentic Italian Gelato with many vegan options. Specialty coffee and fresh baked croissants.“

“Still absolutely amazing after all these years!

Staff is fantastic, churros are hot, fresh, and crispy, made the perfect way just like Miami or Spain or wherever! Coffees and drinks are all amazing.

I love this place and I wish they were closer! But I am happy to visit whenever I am nearby“

“They're dessert rotation sucks. They have not had the apple spice cookie in a long time it's been months yet they keep the Snickerdoodle rotation often. Store is clean. There touch-screen order tablet does not operate right. I kept tapping the item and nothing was happening. Then the person came over and placed our order.“

“If you’re looking for authentic Japanese traditional sweets in Gardena, Chikara Mochi is a must-visit! Their yaki dango (similar to mitarashi dango) is absolutely delicious—soft, chewy, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet.

They also have a beautiful selection of wagashi and mochi that are almost too cute to eat. Everything is colorful, photogenic, and clearly made with care.

The staff were incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the different sweets, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I can’t wait to come back and try more!“

“Todo esta delicioso es primera vez que voy lo recomiendo esta delicioso 😋“

“the grapes are great!!!!!“

“The perfect escape from a hot Cali day!!!
The two employees who were working behind the counter, were slammed with orders, but never once did either show any frustration or bad attitude. Customer service was top notch.
My husband and I ordered the large shaved ice with 2 fresh fruits, we got the strawberry and mango!!! Super yum!!! 😋“

“As others have said, don’t let this inconspicuous shop fool you. These mochi have incredible flavor and texture, and while they are a few dollars a piece, I think hand crafted sweets deserve a little support, no?

The person that helped me was friendly and explained the various flavors so I could fill a 10pc box with a variety. My favorites were the pink mochi and imo manju. Bring cash!“

“I was introduced to La Michoacana about a year ago and I’ve been going back ever since. I’m always greeted with a smile and the selection is amazing. My favorite is the Mangoneada. This place always has parking, is clean and there’s always a table to sit and enjoy.“

“I been waiting for a long time for this moment love shave ice I just tasted it is delicious:)“

“Best gluten free treats around! It's a small shop, but I love the vibe! I can't wait to order my birthday cake and party treats!! Parking can be tough at times...but street parking is available!“

“Creamery really rises to the cone-casion — pun intended

Creamery is a true Manhattan Beach institution. Generations of locals have ended beach days here, and it’s easy to see why. While the ice cream is excellent, the real star is the legendary ice cream sandwich—freshly baked cookies wrapped around generous scoops of ice cream. Simple, messy, and absolutely worth it.

The atmosphere is casual and friendly, with that classic Southern California beach-town charm. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime local, Creamery is one of those places that never seems to go out of style.

Pro tip: Order the ice cream sandwich, no questions asked. Then take the short walk to the pier or the Strand—it’s the Manhattan Beach tradition you didn’t know you needed.“

“Refreshing Korean shaved ice with fruits. (Not to be confused with Hawaiian shaved ice.) The price tag appears a little steep for ice at first glance, but it is more substantial in content and presentation, so it is not as bad in the end. A better price point would be a dollar less.“

“DELICIOUS!! Sinful!! So decadent—Whatta treat!! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Interesting as after handles..this was ok..
great outing met with excellent welcoming staff.
Hand made icecream since 1945..are a treat to feast..amazing flavours..great lines..happy faces an active school playground and a royal strawberry moon on the horizon. We took peanut flavor..nice swirl and great value.“

“Kings Hawaiian food bakery restaurant is one of my top three places to go eat I recommended highly to anyone that can drive out to the nearest Kings Hawaiian restaurant enjoy life“

“This is my first time trying thier product... all I can say is it's absolutely amazing! wish we had this type of idea in Canada!!“

“Do yourself a favor and add them to your list of sweet treats. This should be at the very top, because its satisfaction on so many levels. Customer service, taste, flavors and price without going to a fair. A big plus you can buy a fun-diggity funnel cake bag to go home.“

“My husband and I were visiting from Florida and originally came to this area for the tacos. While we were there we spotted this small churro stand and decided to give it a try.

First let me say that the price is probably one of the best i've come across at a churro stand. For just $8, you get eight full sized churros and one dipping sauce. Since it was our first visit, the owner even threw in an extra dipping sauce for us to try.

Now on to the churros they were delicious! You could tell the ingredients were fresh, and they were made to order right in front of us. The owner's recommendation to leave the box open helped keep the churros nice and crispy. We tried the strawberry and coconut dipping sauces, and both were great, but we preferred the strawberry or honestly, no sauce at all. The churros were that good on their own!

Lastly the owners are awesome. They're incredibly charismatic and you can tell they genuinely care about their business and take pride in the quality of their product.

If you're in the area definitely give this place a try!“

“My favorite ice cream shop I take my baby here every morning before school to get her a snack.“

“A super cute crepe shop that offers crepe pasta. My first time having it!

I had:
1. Mango crepe pasta
2. Strawberry crepe pasta
3. Blueberry crepe pasta
4. Matcha crepe pasta
5. Matcha classic crepe“

“Great food. Funnel cakes. Churros. All fire. They have everything fresh and fresh made. Their ingridients are high quality from mexico. Very good. I tried the churros two days back to back couldn't get enough because it tasted so healthy. Not so sugary even tho it has strawberry syrup and lechera and all that surgery stuff. It was great. You can asd has fruits like Mango,strawberries,blueberries,banana to your churros and funnel cakes and ice cream as well all delicious . I would recommend anyone trying to hit a churro spot that taste like organic right here. Fire. It's not vegan tho. It just fesh products with less processing stuff really top notch high quality. Everyone come visit this place for some desserts ????“

“2026-June

I’m not sure if they have parking close by since we walked from a parking garage a few blocks away. We arrived a little late, but the staff were still accommodating and friendly.

The halo‑halo was good, and overall the visit was okay. A simple spot for a quick dessert, especially if you’re already in the area.

Ice cream... yummy 😋“

“Small coffee shop with fresh baked goods that will have you wanting to come back in another hour. I had the Ube Matcha Latte with oatmilk and it was delicious!! I wanted to try one of there baked goods but they informed me that all of their baked goods have dairy. I can't wait to go back to try another beverage!!“

“The best tasting food and best ingredients for the menu items. Fred“

“Delicious twist on an old favorite.“

“If you like delicious snacks and drinks then this is the place for you:) i love WVERYTHING they have on there menu and they also have some amazing artwork! Super cute shop. Great customer service and super quick service aswell. Always an amazing time here! Stop by and grab there “tostilocos” they are fire!!“

“Delicious ice cream and best red bean paste! We can’t wait to go back!“

“Simplemente Deliciosos todos los sabores � mmmmm!!“

“I love the creme cheese with strawberries crepe, and the churros with a side of vanilla ice cream 😁“

“I love this place. Great baristas. Great espresso. Amazing Fizzy tea“

“1000/10 service/experience/treatment!!! Gabriela is such an amazing server. She treats everyone with respect and kindness. Even with 5 people in line she effectively shows how to multitask and give an equitable service to everyone!! Shoutout to her!! ✨💫✨“

“Amazing place!! A MUST PLACE TO STOP AND HAVE YOUR TASTE BUDS REJOICE 😋
I am trying to find out what they DON'T have because the options here are UNLIMITED 😅 Come by, stop by and enjoy!!! I came from La Puente just for a Churros con Helados! And they have Bolis! If you know, you KNOW!“

“Best mochi sweets a hidden treasure of sweets from Japan“

“Came for the coffee cake! 😄

From the very first bite, I was instantly transported back to elementary school—the kitchen, the lunch ladies, and all my classmates. I honestly had to hold back tears because this coffee cake tasted exactly how I remembered it... absolute perfection. ❤️

Next up was the breakfast burrito, and I had no idea there was such a thing as the perfect level of crispiness until now. The bacon was perfectly crispy, and the tater tots were beautifully golden brown. 🤤

And finally, because we had to try it... 😂 the chorizo avocado toast! The chorizo was so perfectly seasoned and cooked, it would've earned a nod of approval from any Apaaaa' and Amaaaa'. 🙌 Paired with the Spanish coffee, the whole experience was elevated to another level.

I seriously had to sit there for a minute and reflect—and thank the IG universe for sending me their way. 😂

It goes without saying... 10/10 recommend! 👏❤️“

“First time having a MOCHI DONUT. Flippin’ awesome, and couldn’t recommend them enough if you’re a pastry lover.“

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“I used to love Beard Papa's and would come here regularly a few years ago. Back then, the cream puffs tasted much fresher and more flavorful. Unfortunately, my recent visits haven't been the same. The quality seems to have gone down, and the cream filling just doesn't taste as good as it used to. The staff is still friendly, and the location is convenient, but the product itself isn't what I remember. I hope they can bring back the quality that made this place special.“