Dessert Restaurants near Santa Monica, CA

“My favorite frozen yogurt spot! The Beautiful Blueberry flavor is TOP TIER, and I always get excited when they have it! Everything I’ve tried here has been delicious! It’s such a great spot when you’re craving something sweet! Definitely recommend Yoga-urt to anyone looking for a good vegan dessert spot!“

“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“

“Very good turkey chili and chicken pot pie“

“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!“

“Fresh and delicious treats! My partner and I came in to purchase some samples for a celebration, and we were fortunate enough to meet the owner, Maya. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and informative, and you can truly tell how much she cares about her craft.

The quality of the brigadeiros is superb—each one is such a lovely treat! From the beautiful presentation and thoughtful packaging to the variety of flavors and high-quality ingredients, every detail reflects the care and passion Maya puts into her business.

We were able to create our own box of flavors, and the entire ordering process was seamless. If you’re looking for a special gift for someone or simply want to treat yourself, this is definitely the place to go.

Support this amazing small business—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Daisy at this branch is my new favorite banker! She's professional and while busy, always pleasant to deal with. I really miss Art, who used to manage this branch for many years, but it's good that the new additions to the staff are nice to deal with.“

“The best non dairy ice cream in LA! For me it’s like a thick slurpee but better“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“The BEST and freshest churros in LA! The owners are very down to earth, treating their customers with heart and care!

I was heading to LAX to Vegas, and I got extra churros for the plane ride which I’m super grateful. The churros still tasted crunchy after a day. They deserve a long line like the Brother Cousin tacos stand in the parking lot. I’m a customer for life!“

“I’ve never had an ice cream dessert quite like this before! It was such a unique experience and absolutely delicious. It was a little messy to eat, but completely worth it. I’d definitely recommend coming here and trying it for yourself. I’ll absolutely be back to explore more flavors, especially the hojicha and matcha! Updated from previous review on 2026-08-25“

“The dessert box was a big hit even by seasoned bakers. The kids claimed their favorites first. I highly recommend saving your host time and worry. Take the best. My host had a sneak bite and energized with a huge smile to greet her guests with a huge smile knowing the grand finale was going to be stunning and delicious! BIG HIT“

“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 😋“

“I came here for gelato, and it was absolutely delicious! Both the sugar cone and the cup were excellent. The strawberry flavor is my favorite, and it was simply perfect. We also brought our little dog with us, and she was welcomed so warmly and received lots of attention. We’re so happy we found this place. The atmosphere is beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully maintained down to every detail. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a delicious afternoon treat.“

“the grapes are great!!!!!“

“This creamy, delicious ice cream hit the spot! The center well of tasty sauce just adds to the joy! The lovely owner clearly made each treat with love as they were thoroughly covered in the toppings. Making each bite more delectable than the last!
We sought them out in NY and were thrilled they are on the West Coast! We can’t wait to return.“

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

“I love bananas but I don’t typically like chocolate covered bananas. I tried the s’mores banana and the chocolate was amazing. The overall presentation was very pretty and done by Devin with a lot of love and care. It changed my opinions about chocolate covered banana's“

“Jennifer always gives me excellent customer service when I visit the store one more than one occasion she is the example of how customer service should be given .. she offers the different deals and very knowledgeable .. I will be back and refer family and friends .sarah is always taken care of the customers and given the same great customer service .“

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

“If you are strolling down Manhattan Beach Boulevard toward the pier, Manhattan Beach Creamery is the definitive spot for a classic coastal ice cream run. Located just a block from the ocean, it combines a retro, pastel candy-shop aesthetic with serious homemade frozen treats“

“Delicious flavor! Staff was nice. Prices decent. My only qualm is that I thought I ordered both deluxe but got a classic smaller size for one of the cookies. It was only my second time at an Insomnia Cookies so I wish the person helping me had clarified which size I wanted for my chocolate chunk since it comes in different sizes.“

“Angel is amazing! He was honestly one of the nicest and most respectful people we’ve met. He went out of his way to engage with customers and made us feel genuinely welcome.
We live about 7 hours away, but we’ll definitely make a point to come back before we leave. The food was amazing, and the pancakes were absolutely incredible!

Great food, great conversation, and even better service. If you haven’t been here yet, you definitely should go. Ask for Angel — you won’t be disappointed!

Thanks again, Angel! We really appreciate you making our visit such a great experience!“

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

“Stumbled upon this little hole in the wall spot run out of an Italian restaurant. I think they were possibly not open for the day yet, but the owner was very sweet to invite me inside anyway. Amazing list of options on the bakery menu; Italian desserts and other sweet treats, I was very impressed. This little local gem must be loved by the area. I didn’t check out the actual restaurant menu, but if the service is any guide, I am betting it is good. I shall return.“

“Cassetta is a real gem! The espresso here is fantastic, rich, well-balanced, and clearly made with care. Their matcha tea is phenomenal too, easily one of the best I've had. Loved that they offer non-dairy soft serve for a lighter treat, plus a great selection of cookies and donuts to go with your coffee. Beyond the food and drinks, it's clear this place has a real community vibe, they partner with skin care brands for fun pop-up events, which makes it feel like more than just a coffee shop. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!“

“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 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.“