Dessert Restaurants near Manhattan Beach, CA

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Crumbl Cookies is amazing! Each cookie is perfectly baked—soft, warm, and so flavorful. The rotating flavors keep things exciting, and every visit feels like a treat. The presentation is beautiful too. Highly recommend for any cookie lover!

Parking: Great location with plenty of parking!

Kid-friendliness: Clean and kid friendly place.“

“💰 CASH ONLY 💰

Why Chikara Mochi?
- Opened in 1985
- If you're craving unbelievable soft fresh mochi
- Limited flavors all year long

FOOD 5/5
Their assortment and attention to detail is the BEST in the South Bay

SERVICE 4/5
Friendly service no issues

PARKING & AMBIENCE 4/5
Ample street parking“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!! 😋“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“I loved this place and I don’t ever make reviews but after trying this place out I had to make a review. The donuts are unique but the most delicious treat I’ve ever had. The boba and lemonade are also amazing they don’t lack on anything and I loved the food.“

“Simplemente Deliciosos todos los sabores � mmmmm!!“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

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

“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“

“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! 👏❤️“

“My fiance love the Valentine's Day box, and the cupcakes was delicious“

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

“Loved it, not only it looks very cute but the fish filled with Nutella was delicious.“

“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.“

“Oh wow!! Just had the 5” apple pie and it was absolutely incredible! It was perfect! Better than any pie I’ve ever had and my 84-year-old mom said the same thing. THIS is what pie is supposed to taste like!“

“Great place to have ice cream or drinks and bests. You can make the hole cons ready yourself with whatever toppings you want, ranging from a simple 128 and a 1/2 dollars over a complete 1 at 12 and a 1/2 the final cake, it's simply superb cones are very fresh and with the weather. It feels like big treat, amazing footfalls and great service“

“My son and I love this place! We love to get their mochi donuts and their Korean corn dogs. Our favorite Korean corn dog is the half and half one. We definitely recommend you give this place a try if you're nearby!

The flavors we got for our mochi donuts are strawberry, Oreo, and regular 😋“

“Shoutout to Sergio, he was manning the whole store on a Saturday evening, all by himself and had an excellent attitude and disposition towards customer service. I used to go to the UCI location when I lived in OC, and this location is just as great as that one. The ice cream is excellent, the cookies are warm and have the right amount of chewiness, and the portions are generous. One of my favorite treats to get. If you ordere after 10pm, through the app, Sergio told me that you can just message them, and they will bring your order to one of the 4 gates (this location is inside USC Village, which closes at 10pm) so you can receive your order regardless. Ambiance was great too. The whole store looked pristine and well kept. 10/10“