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Semi Sweet Bakery
(Now Closed)Bakery and Dessert Shop$$$$
Central City East, Los Angeles
The experts at LA Weekly and Serious Eats recommend this place
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Social News NetworkAugust 12, 2013Home to LA's answer to the cronut (the crullant), the cozy bakery, friendly staff and downtown location are definitely worth a visit. Get there early to get in line for a chance to try the crullants.
No line, all the delicious pastries (crullants!), and breakfast sandwiches that compete with Eggslut (if you're looking for something that doesn't feel so sloppy). Best Nickel Diner alternative.
BEST breakfast ever = McFong! I dream about this homemade buttermilk chive biscuit with cheddar and a gooey fried egg ... with or with bacon!
Elizabeth GeliSeptember 25, 2014Ordered a carrot cake for a friend's party and it was delicious! Plus they did me a solid and made it even though I only called one day before!
Adrian PhillipsOctober 6, 2015Love the cake donuts here. They have a great breakfast sandwich now on their soft flakey cheddar and cheese biscuit. Get the spicy one for that extra kick.
Mitzi Y.May 8, 2016Get there early in the AM for a big selection of delicious crullants, sticky buns, and pop tarts!
Serious EatsSeptember 30, 2013Downtown L.A. pastry shop with housemade ding-a-lings, doughnuts and one of the city's best grilled cheeses.
Gloria ChinApril 16, 2013bacon sticky buns, monkey bread, apple cinnamon pocket tart, red velvet and peanut butter ding-a-lings, vegan pop tarts!!
DowntownLA.comAugust 31, 2012"We are serious about dessert. We savor the selections at several bakeries including Bottega Louie, Nickel Diner, Babycakes, & Semi-Sweet." – Rob & Janene @
Try the red velvet ding a lings, 7 up pound cake, blueberry cornbread, red velvet and strawberry shortcake donut, short rib empanada, beef e
LaraJanuary 22, 2015Eat: The McFong (with bacon). Sip: Iced Coffee. Nibble: Vanilla Glazed Crullant.
KayteaSeptember 15, 2012Amazing ding a lings!! Such a cute shop. a must visit each time I'm in down!
*Closed on Mondays. Go in early for the best options. Cronuts sell out very early!
crystalJanuary 14, 2012Pumpkin bread was super moist & spinach croissant perfect! Friendly service as a bonus!
Savory selections are kept in the back, so ask what's available.- Get a crullant with a no line at a place that's passed it's health inspection! Suck it, NYC.
Es KNovember 16, 2014Everything sells out quick. They don't make any more of anything. Incredibly slow service here. Not worth it.
Alejandro LepeSeptember 30, 2014El café, el cinnamon buns y el McFong bastante buenos. Muy bien lugar
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Semi Sweet Bakery
105 E 6th St (btwn S Main & S Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA 90014
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90014
United States
Semi Sweet is a bakery in downtown LA. We serve unique soul comforting pastries and coffee. We also do amazing cakes for birthdays, etc. Just give us 48 hours notice.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
(213) 228-9975
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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- 8.9
"The quality of the bread, pastries, and food at this place is immaculate. I ordered their coffee and it was also great. Interior / exterior are sleek and modern but still warm. Highly recommend!"
Michael Morgan - 8.6
"The Brioche is to die for and the Guava cream cheese pastry is pure heaven!"
Stefanie Carrillo - 8.5
"This is how you make your day awesome - French toast with berries confiture and cream, coffee."
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