Best Dessert Spots in Los Angeles — A Treat Lover's Guide

A treat lover's guide to the best dessert spots in Los Angeles, California. Where to find the sweetest treats and how to track your favorites with Treatly.

Los Angeles takes its desserts seriously, and photogenically. From the aesthetically perfect soft serve cones of Koreatown to the churro stands of East LA, the city's dessert culture is as diverse as its neighborhoods. When I visited LA, I had a campervan and spent my time driving up and down the coast, popping into different neighborhoods to see what was going on. That kind of spontaneous exploring is when you find the best treats.

Where East meets West in a dessert bowl

LA's dessert scene is defined by its multicultural identity. Japanese-style souffle pancakes sit alongside Mexican pan dulce, Korean bingsu next to Armenian baklava. Little Tokyo, Koreatown, Olvera Street, and Glendale each offer completely different sweet experiences, all within a short drive. I had some really solid boba while I was out there that I still think about.

Venice Beach and beyond

I spent a lot of time around Venice Beach watching the skaters at the skate park and walking through the neighborhoods. LA's specialty coffee scene is one of the best in the country, and the pastry programs at places across Silver Lake, Arts District, and Venice have elevated the coffee-and-a-pastry ritual into an art form. Tracking your favorite coffee-pastry combos across the city is a treat journal waiting to happen.

The Instagram dessert capital

LA invented the photogenic dessert. Elaborate milkshakes with donuts on top, rainbow-colored soft serve, galaxy-themed macarons. The city's dessert spots are designed to be photographed, which makes them perfect for Treatly's sticker collection. Every treat is already camera-ready.

Why LA treat lovers need Treatly

In a city this spread out, you need a way to remember which spots were worth the drive. Treatly's map view turns your LA adventures into a visual record, from the Westside to the SGV, every treat pinned exactly where you found it.