There's always a wait to eat at this fabulous bakery that specializes in cheesecakes. They also have an amazing three berry cake with whipped cream frosting. During the Passover season they offer a variety of flourless cakes.
Known for its celeb wedding cakes, this tiny nook of a bakery is also a top-notch stop for a quick sweet treat. Its new Silver Lake megakitchen means its number of fans are about to increase exponentially. The few tables in the room are hard to snag at the busiest times of daybreakfast and lunchbut service is brisk so the wait isnt that bad. Those fortunate enough to get a seat are rewarded with nearly ...
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The Scene Zillions stream in and out, snatching up cakes for every occasion. The tiny dining area is done up like a little old lady's tearoom, complete with pink flowery china and doilies. The Food It's not easy to score a sugar fix in Los Angeles, where everything is sugar-free and fat-free. With more than 70 layer cakes, cheesecakes, pies and tarts from which to choose ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 03, 2008, (Edited February 05, 2004)
A while back I saw Mario Batali on Iron Chef whip up an English Trifle. It seemed like the most basic thing -- layers of fluffy cake, cream and berries -- but it was one of the most delectable sights I'd ever seen. I've been on a search ever since. Sweet Lady Jane does theirs pretty well, but somehow I know there's better. I think what gets to me is the over-sized portions. For me, sweets are best ...
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The other reviews say service was horrible, maybe they're going at the wrong time. We went for a little afternoon dessert and coffee around 2pm on a Sunday and were greeted as we walked in. Since it was our first time there, the guy behind the counter came around and explained every cake in great detail. We tried the Almond Roca Cake which was fab. I can understand it probably gets crowded during ...
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This has been my favorite cake shop for years. Yes, the staff is generally unattentive, often snooty, and sometimes downright rude but occasionally they'll surprise me by being helpful and friendly! In any case, it's the Almond Roca cake that keeps me coming back time and time again - the chocolate ganache is addictive. I've purchased the Almond Roca for several special occasions and have received ...
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Why is the staff at Sweet Lady Jane so RUDE? It's highly annoying. I had a bad experience there the first time I went, so I thought I should give it another go. Maybe the lady behind the counter had menstral cramps or something. Nope. The second time around, again, a mean mean man said some mean mean comments. Everyone that works there seems like they're just put-out. Get over it! It's a desert ...
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