Craving Asian cuisine? Don't have to look far for there is a cool joint know as Tasty Food to Go specializing in authentic Thai and exotic Laotian cuisine in Long Beach. Ideally viewed as a take-out place, there are some seats to eat there as well in the outdoor patio. Some of the recommended delicacies are Yum Nuea/ Beef Salad, Thai Chow Mein Noodles, Green Curry, Vegetarian Stir-Fry and Shrimp Roll. The rates are affordable so if you wish for tempting and delicious Asian take-outs, visit this place!
This quaint little café is a great choice to grab your morning fix in LA. Though the menu majorly focuses on tea, coffee and, smoothies, quick bites like toasts, pastries, sandwiches and salad bowls are also available here. It is a great spot to pick up or simply have a lite meal before you head out to work or explore the city. Located on the Beverly Boulevard, Harvey Easton Café is a popular stop among local as well as tourist crowds.
Family-owned-and-operated for a number of years, this unique store is best known for its commitment to selling the finest foods from Italy, Greece and the Middle East. You'll find authentic homemade tiramisu and biscotti along with baklava and Israeli cheeses. Not to be missed are the fine selection of Greek and Bulgarian feta cheeses, which are some of the best in the city. Staples like bulghur wheat, tahini, jarred grape leaves and phyllo dough complete an authentic deli that has many loyal customers. And the turkey sandwich is to die for!
Porto's Bakery is a family owned bakery and sandwich shop that extremely popular with locals and tourists alike. Don't let the long lines phase you, they move quickly and the service is friendly and fast. There is a wide selection of bakery items, including breads, cookies, cakes and any pastries you can dream of. There are also amazing sandwiches, both traditional Californian and Cuban sandwiches. Everything is moderately priced and delicious!
Located in Los Angeles's Westwood district, Saffron & Rose Ice Cream is a highly popular joint among locals for its delicious, large and creamy scoops of the world's favorite dessert available in flavors like cucumber, watermelon, ginger, lavender, rosewater, milk pistachio and almond among many others. The ingredients used are authentic and organic, with no artificial sweeteners used. A very friendly and helpful staff allows you taste all flavors before choosing one, but many customer end up buying two or even three scoops of different varieties! If you are in the mood to try something different than your usual American desserts, Saffron & Rose Ice Cream parlor is your place to go.
If you are in the mood for authentic Danish baked delicacies head to Copenhagen Pastry. Light and freshly baked offerings can be sampled before purchasing at this customer friendly bakery. Almond Mazarin and Coconut Top are delicious and unique pastries and go well with coffee. The Spandauer is a big hit here and is extremely flaky and almost melts in the mouth.