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Turn Dough
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Turn Dough
8.1
Turn Dough turns the Hollywood Walk of Fame into a chimney cake playground, wrapping warm, cinnamon-dusted pastry around soft-serve gelato towers. The mashup of European street dessert and elaborate toppings makes it as much a show as a sweet, especially for visitors exploring the boulevard.
Must-Try Dishes:
NYC Oreo Chimney Cake Cone, Paris Strawberry & Blueberry Chimney Cake, Aspen S’mores Chimney Cake
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Fresh-baked chimney cakes filled with towering soft-serve creations.
Who should go: Visitors wanting a theatrical, highly photogenic ice cream experience.
When to visit: Afternoons and early evenings before Hollywood Blvd gets packed.
What to order: NYC Oreo cone, Paris berry cone, Aspen s’mores cone.
Insider tip: Eat quickly or share; warm pastry plus soft-serve melts fast on hot days.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking on Hollywood Blvd is scarce; best bet is nearby public garages like Ovation Hollywood or the Hollywood & Vine structure (both paid). Expect a short walk.
Dress code: Casual and tourist-friendly; anything from shorts to light streetwear fits.
Noise level: Moderate-to-high due to constant foot traffic on the Walk of Fame; conversations are possible but not intimate.
Weekend wait: 10–20 minutes depending on tourist flow, longer during peak sightseeing hours.
Weekday lunch: Usually minimal wait; steady but fast-moving line.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — most chimney cakes and soft-serve combinations are vegetarian-friendly.
Vegan options: Limited — vegan options vary by day and may depend on seasonal soft-serve bases.
Gluten-free options: Very limited — chimney cakes contain gluten and cross-contact is unavoidable.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes if you want something fun and low-pressure — the theatrical soft-serve and walkable location make it playful, but the busy street energy is not ideal for deeper conversation.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — it’s a walk-up counter with limited seating. Plan to take your dessert to-go or stroll the Boulevard.
Is it kid-friendly? Very — the chimney cakes, oversized cones, and colorful toppings appeal to kids, though parents should expect crowds and fast-melting treats on hot days.
Best For
Better for: Highly photogenic chimney cake cones and over-the-top soft-serve creations you won’t find at standard scoop shops.
Skip if: You prefer classic ice cream flavors, quieter environments, or need reliable gluten-free options.
Turn Dough
8.0
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Boardwalk shop known for chimney cake ‘trdelník’ cones stacked with soft-serve. A fun, visual treat that delivers on texture—warm, crisp pastry against cold, creamy vanilla.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cinnamon-sugar chimney cone with vanilla soft-serve, Nutella & strawberry chimney cone, Birthday cone with sprinkles
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: European-style chimney cake cones filled with soft-serve.
Who should go: Dessert lovers seeking a boardwalk spectacle
When to visit: Afternoons for fastest line and fresh cones
What to order: Cinnamon chimney + vanilla, Nutella-strawberry, gold-dusted cone
Insider tip: Ask for the cone hot from the roller for extra crispness.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Limited metered parking along Ocean Front Walk and nearby Rose Ave; public lots fill quickly on weekends—arrive early or rideshare.
Dress code: Beach casual—swimwear cover-ups and flip-flops perfectly fine.
Noise level: Lively outdoor boardwalk setting with steady pedestrian noise; conversations best held at a stroll.
Weekend wait: 10–15 minutes at peak times when lines form along the boardwalk.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait midweek afternoons.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes – all soft-serve and pastry bases are vegetarian-friendly.
Vegan options: Limited – seasonal sorbet base occasionally available; dairy-free not guaranteed.
Gluten-free options: No – chimney cones contain wheat flour; no certified GF alternative.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes – playful and low-pressure stop perfect for walking the boardwalk together with a shareable dessert.
Can I get a table without a reservation? There’s no formal seating or reservations—grab your cone and find an open bench or beach spot nearby.
Is it kid-friendly? Absolutely – kids love watching the chimney cakes spin and can customize toppings; nearby sand and open space make it easy for families.
Best For
Better for: Visual dessert presentation and warm pastry texture that stands out among Venice’s many soft-serve spots.
Skip if: You’re looking for traditional scoop ice cream or a sit-down dessert café—this is more of a walk-up novelty experience.