Best Sweet Treats Restaurants in Culver City
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
Small-batch artisan doughnuts made fresh hourly with seasonal ingredients
Notable Picks
8.6
California-based artisan doughnut shop making small-batch creations hourly with high-quality ingredients and creative seasonal flavors. Known for their huckleberry doughnut and brioche-based varieties that balance indulgence with refined technique. The bright, modern space attracts a steady crowd willing to pay premium prices for gourmet doughnuts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Huckleberry Doughnut, Butter & Salt, Saigon Cinnamon Crumb
What Makes it Special: Small-batch artisan doughnuts made fresh hourly with seasonal ingredients
8.4
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Birthday & Celebration Central
This Ohio-based franchise opened in Culver City in August 2023, making premium ice cream fresh daily with 48 flavors available. National Geographic named Handel's the #1 ice cream on the planet, and the generous portions deliver exceptional value with signature flavors like Buckeye and Banana Cream Pie.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pistachio, Buckeye, Banana Cream Pie
What Makes it Special: National Geographic's #1 rated ice cream made fresh daily with premium ingredients since 1945
8.4
Traditional French boulangerie-pâtisserie opened in 2018 by Ferrandi School-trained baker Samuel Manar who worked at Spago and Bottega Louie. Everything is handcrafted from scratch using French-imported ingredients with 48-hour fermentation for artisan breads. The minimalist space showcases what many consider LA's best kouign-amann alongside glossy butter croissants and arm-length baguettes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kouign-Amann, Almond Croissant, Pain au Chocolat
What Makes it Special: Authentic French baking with potentially LA's finest kouign-amann
8.4
Small-batch pints, over-the-top sundaes, and creative flavors make Ginger's the most fully realized ice cream experience in Beverly Grove. Locals come for decadent combinations like Billionaire Brownie and Chocolate Peanut Butter Crack, plus generous sampling and family-friendly service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Billionaire Brownie ice cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter Crack, Vegan Cookies & Cream
What Makes it Special: Ambitious small-batch flavors that eat like full-on desserts.
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Hidden Gems Heaven
Sweet Treats Escapes
Since 2000, this neighborhood favorite crafts Oaxacan-style paletas and creamy gelatos using fresh fruit pulped daily at each location. The extensive selection includes adventurous Latino flavors like leche quemada (smoked milk), horchata, mezcal, and mamey alongside classic strawberry and chocolate varieties.
Must-Try Dishes:
Leche Quemada Paleta, Mango Chile Paleta, Horchata Ice Cream
What Makes it Special: Fresh fruit pulped in-house daily creates authentic Oaxacan paletas with over 30 exotic flavors
#6
Bianca
8.2
From the Madeo Ristorante family comes this Italian-Argentinian-French bakery-restaurant with a European courtyard feel. Ricotta pancakes and Spanish tortilla highlight the breakfast menu, while the adjoining bakery fills the space with the aroma of house-baked organic breads and pistachio tarts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ricotta Pancakes, Spanish Tortilla, Tomato Bisque-Avocado Toast
What Makes it Special: Family-run European bakery-restaurant with organic breads baked daily on-site
8
James Beard-nominated pastry chef Nicole Rucker applies her Gjelina/Gjusta training to a focused pie program built on all-butter crusts, seasonal fruit, and Guittard chocolate. The shop draws bakers and dessert-focused eaters who want craft technique over volume—key lime, banana cream, and chocolate chess hold down a tight rotation. A KCRW Good Food Pie Contest winner operating out of Culver City with the pedigree to back up the price of admission.
Must-Try Dishes:
Key Lime Pie, Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Chess Pie
What Makes it Special: James Beard-nominated pastry chef Nicole Rucker, a KCRW Good Food Pie Contest blue-ribbon winner and former Gjelina/Gjusta baker, builds every pie on an all-butter crust with seasonal fruit and Guittard chocolate.