Best Sweet Treats Escapes Restaurants in West Hollywood
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
AWAN
Indonesian-inspired vegan ice cream with mind-bending flavors like tortilla and lemongrass
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#1
AWAN
8.7
Indonesian-inspired vegan ice cream shop crafting complex, artisanal flavors from a tiny takeout window. Founded in 2021, AWAN uses premium ingredients like Balinese vanilla beans and Harry's Berries strawberries to create unexpected flavors that completely disguise their coconut base.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blue Corn Tortilla, Blood Orange, Saffron Pistachio with Medjool Dates
What Makes it Special: Indonesian-inspired vegan ice cream with mind-bending flavors like tortilla and lemongrass
#2
Salt & Straw
8.4
Portland-based craft ice cream chain known for chef-driven flavors and unexpected ingredient combinations. Their West Hollywood location serves small-batch ice cream with creative seasonal offerings and allows extensive tasting before ordering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper, Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons, Chocolate Gooey Brownie
What Makes it Special: Nationally acclaimed craft ice cream with bold flavors like olive and cheese
8.3
Tasty Donuts & Cafe is a long-running West Hollywood counter where fresh-baked donuts, croissant sandwiches, and coffee fuel early mornings on Santa Monica Boulevard. Regulars lean on it for apple fritters and egg-and-cheese croissants that feel reliably better than the average strip-mall shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Egg & Cheese Croissant, Glazed Raised Donut
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood donut counter baking donuts and croissants daily with strong value pricing.
#4
mewame
8.1
Mewame is a Korean-style shaved ice and dessert shop in a Santa Monica Boulevard courtyard, serving vegan bingsu and blockshakes built on coconut and oat bases. It’s become a late-night dessert stop for West Hollywood locals looking for lighter, plant-based sweets with playful flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Matcha Blockshake, Honeydew Pandan Shaved Ice, Mango Passionfruit Coconut Shaved Ice
What Makes it Special: All-vegan Korean-style shaved ice and blockshakes in creative flavors.
Worthy Picks
7.9
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Upscale Italian-French restaurant, market, and patisserie featuring elegant weekend brunch with famous macarons and pastries. The sophisticated interior and covered patio provide a refined setting for special occasion dining.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Hash, Belgian Waffles, Famous Macarons
What Makes it Special: Combination restaurant and patisserie with stunning pastry displays
#6
Scoop & Cone
7.6
Hungarian-inspired frozen yogurt shop specializing in chimney cakes paired with self-serve frozen yogurt. The unique concept combines traditional European pastry with modern frozen yogurt culture, offering late-night service until 2 AM on weekends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chimney Cake with Frozen Yogurt, French Crepe, Berry Combination
What Makes it Special: Only spot in LA combining Hungarian chimney cakes with frozen yogurt