Food, drinks, ice cream, and a bakery can all be found at Milk, a young, hip restaurant that constantly gets rave reviews. They’ve had their share of write-ups in newspapers and have even been on Cupcake Wars, so you know that they know what they’re doing. Reminiscent of an old-fashioned soda shop, you can find just about everything you want for a quick lunch.

If you’re hungry, then grab a soup, salad, or sandwich. They even have a couple of pasta dishes. Got kids? No probs. They’ve got a special kids’ menu just for them. As far as drinks go, they’ve got the regular coffee, teas, and juices, but they’ve also got a rocking dulce de leche latte. And if you need a pick-me-up, then try the caffeine rush. Coffee with a shot of espresso is guaranteed to knock your socks off.

Best of all is the desserts. They’ve got a gorgeous signature cookie basket with iced spiced molasses, snicker doodles, and more. And of course, you can’t forget the cakes. If you’ve got a birthday coming up, you should try the ones they have on offer. You can’t leave without trying their ice cream: shakes, ice cream cakes, and sundaes all add to the soda shop mindset. Next time you’re looking for something to do on a lazy afternoon, come to Milk.

Milk
www.themilkshop.com
(323) 939-6455
7290 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Mon-Thu, Sun 9am to 10pm
Fri-Sat 9am to 11pm

The dog days of summer are upon us and what better way to stay cool that a nice ice cream. Scoops has original and new flavors, such as lychee and green tea. They’ll let you try a couple flavors for free, but don’t get carried away or they’ll hit you with a $1 fee for trying too many. Still, it’s a small price to pay to find the perfect ice cream.

As if that’s not enough, the flavors change just about every day, which is a perfect excuse to go back and try some more. Some tried and true favorites are maple oreo, brown bread (sounds odd, but vanilla ice cream, caramel, and syrup make it a favorite for people of all ages), and pear and plum wine.

As a luxury treat, prices are a bit high than what you’d pay for other ice cream shops, but it’s well worth it. Pick the time of day you go, because when classes are in session, you’ll be struggling to find a parking place. No credit cards are accepted, so remember to bring cash with you. Young and old alike will enjoy this summer treat!

Scoops
(323) 906-2649
712 N Heliotrope Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Mon-Sat 12pm to 10pm
Sun 2-6pm

Your cookies and ice cream make me feel naughty. You make my ass expand exponentially and my love handles overflow with lard. Your mexican ninja workers put out thousands of cookies a day without breaking a sweat. Diddy Riese, from what edible eatery god did you come forth from?

From Diddy’s website:

Diddy Riese Cookies first opened it’s doors in 1983 and has been serving high quality cookies, brownies and ice cream—at very reasonable prices—to the Los Angeles community ever since. We’re known about town for our signature custom-made ice cream sandwiches, where you can choose from ten varieties of freshly baked cookies and from twelve flavors of Dreyers premium grand ice cream. To build your own creation, make your own “virtual” ice cream sandwich today!

Our mission has always been to sell high quality deserts at very affordable prices. That’s why we’re known for our ability to easily supply bigger orders of cookies and brownies quickly and affordably, ranging anywhere from one dozen to 100 dozen and beyond. Please see our catering menu for more info.

So, stop on by today and try one of our famous ice cream sandwiches, cookies or brownies. And, please think of Diddy Riese when planning your next occasion. We’d be delighted to help make your event a great success!

(Oh, in case you were wondering about the name, Diddy Riese is proudly named in honor of our beloved grandmother.)

We look forward to serving you soon.

Diddy Riese
926 Broxton Avenue
Westwood, CA 90024

***** / ***** (five out of five stars)