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7122 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Susina Bakery
Local(323) 934-7900

7122 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

http://losangeles.citysearch.com/tracker/link/website_redirect/marchex_nm/35392290

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The Open View

Susina Bakery And Cafe in Los Angeles is a four star restaurant. This is a great place. Check out this affordable place in the La Brea area. It's known for its bakery. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere.

Expert Reviews of Susina Bakery

Citysearch | The name changed, but everything else is the same: This charming bakery still serves heavenly croissants, sandwiches and cookies.

Step through the art-nouveau arches into a faux Parisian bakery. Glass-covered cases are lined with rows of pastries, glass jars on shelves are stuffed with brightly colored candy and beaded chandeliers add...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/15/2004
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User Reviews of Susina Bakery

Yelp.com Review - by DUTCHIE L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Now I was not completely sold on Susina Bakery.... I walked in and saw their pastry which looked OK-ish to me. However, I bought the almond pastry for my hubbie who deserved a little treat and may be…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great pastries. Good salads. Nice place for lunch on a Sunday afternoon (if it were a little less crowded).
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! A little on the small side if you actually want to sit down and eat, but it has a great atmosphere so it's worth it to stake out a table. Prices are a little high for certain items,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by o m.

2.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe this is being hailed as one of the best bakeries in Los Angeles. It cannot be. If this is the best Los Angeles has to offer, well I'm very sad for us Angelenos because we are being…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Perfect for a late night snack or some QT time with that special someone. I enjoyed the service and the ability to choose a delectable treat out of the display counter. I personally chose an array of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Harry W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yummmmmm!! You got to try the BERRY BLOSSOM CAKE!!! The cake is light and not too sweet, the white chocalate flakes icing just melts in your mouth. Way better than Sweet Lady Jane.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny S.

3.0 of 5 stars. very cute bakery, nice if you just want a few small sweets since they have a lot of very very small cookies to choose from.. that's cute but i didnt think the taste was WOW.. maybe i was too full from…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yulree C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful things happen in Susina. Magic happens in Susina. Yesterday, a photographer actually asked me if I'd be willing to be photographed and was surprised to hear that no one had asked that of me…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mariko t.

1.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced cakes--$5-6 for a sliver; you'll leave unsatisfied. The only thing I recommend is the coconut macaroon--that reminds of the macaroons at the famous Chinese bakery in SF (for their custard…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny W.

5.0 of 5 stars. "WHAT THE FUCK? " This was my exact thought when we arrived at Susina at 11 pm on a Sunday night. I think the whole LAPD was there.....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I see that people really seem to enjoy this place, but it seems like your typical starbucks plus one. I went for the first time yesterday to catch up with an old friend. Like Danny W. mentioned,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Irma S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome!! they have a huge selection of pastries, cakes, cookies everything! YUM! I They serve your loose leaf teas in a french press which is sooo cool cause then you don't have to be…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by grant s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everything is pretty damned good at Susina. I really love the oatmeal cookies, I know of all things, right? I also like the granola they MAKE their, mmmazing! They have great pastries, apple pie,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shmily H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cute poshy bakery cafe...interior design makes ya feel like you're on a set of a movie (i don't kno wat i mean by that btw). I loved the Berry Blossom Cake...White cake with strawberries and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eileen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pecan tarts and apple fontaines with coffee after dinner is an indulgence I can't participate in too often. I wish I was bulimic. I'd come in here every night, eat to my little heart's content and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by henry h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Susina is a great place to go and have a nice breakfast, lunch or snack. The atmoshpere is very relaxed and the service is good. The prices are on the higher end of a bakery/cafe. The baked goods…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I seriously grow fonder of this place every time I go in. Jenna and her staff just ooze comraderie and service. It's like a big pastry hug!
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Walking into Susina you see a huge glass case full of all kinds of pastries: croissants, cookies, mini-cookies, cakes, and tarts just to name a few. Their sandwiches are pretty good as well,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peggy A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. The coffee's wonderful, the pastries are fantastic and the sandwiches are tasty. The staff are very friendly, welcoming and like dogs, and I've never had anything here that was bad.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yelp says three stars is A-ok Well that's how I feel about Susina
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by AnnaMaria B.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you want to start your weekend off with smile on your face, please order the green tea with a warmed apple fante. Heavenly!
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ynez M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The raspberry chocolate cake was moist, delicious, and had a very very strong raspberry taste, with berries buried between the layers. Heaven. Until a bug crawled out of my friend's slice of something…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K. Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sweet Lady Jane's was closed tonight so we quickly detoured over here. Despite the vast array of delectable desserts, I had to go with a benchmark. I needed something that I could use as a means to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Better Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, I know people can get really opinionated about bakeries. And really, really pedantic about cake. At the super-elite level, it's all about one's own particular taste. And I've been to Sweet Lady…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by amy h.

5.0 of 5 stars. To be honest, I am tired of using the word "good" and "cute" and "quaint" to describe a place and the cakes, pies, pastries as "delicious" and "yummy". But they are all those. The end.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by George M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Susina is so good I can't describe it but I can tell you this, any place cops eat at is a good place. Cops appreciate good food like any Yelper on this site. The difference is they can't really relax…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by bruja ..

5.0 of 5 stars. Best carrot cake I have ever had... And they didn't put raisins in it. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Genki R.

5.0 of 5 stars. OMG! Their cakes are SO good!!!!!!!!! So far, I have tried the Chocolate Raspberry Cake (Actually, I originally decided to go visit this place to try the Chocolate Raspberry Cake, because of the photo…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yulree C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I sat inside Susina for FIVE hours today. I loved it. I was supposed to work from home today b/c I felt pretty lousy, sick, and tired. BUT, I saw how bright the sun was shining outside and I had a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Big slice of New York style cheesecake, two coffees, $10. The cheese cake were more on the light side, I prefer more cream cheese in the recipe. There are lovely fruit tarts and pastries here. Here…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is great for a first "online" date. Serves some food (that not only doesn't look fresh but kind of fake) but it has incredible desserts (strawberry shortcake anyone). You order, have your…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by H.C. S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely one of my food vices; and this place always goes on my radar when I'm in or passing through the area. Simply put, practically everything here is delicious -- I've never had a baked good here…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This bakery is adorable! I came here with a friend and shared slices of their Bear and Berry Blossom cakes. Both were delicious, but the Bear was a little too sweet for me. The Berry Blossom cake, on…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica R.

5.0 of 5 stars. me and a girlfriend made an indulgent visit AFTER having dinner elsewhere..teehee. it was kinda late and i was surprised to see a bakery packed! we had to stake out a table in the story book-like…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Boyoung K.

5.0 of 5 stars. THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES IN LA!! the cakes are sooo good, and their coffee is amazing. I was never disappointed at susina. The atmosphere in their is so cozy, and the bakery is just so…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Enjella L.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a LOVELY cafe. So pretty - so girly - so lovin' it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa P.

2.0 of 5 stars. i went here tonight. I had read alot of reviews here and I also was looking at the menu online. I wanted to get a salad. I figured they would make etc. They said that if it is not in the case with the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy Dessert Cow! Susina is a breath of fresh air. Susina is a combination of a traditional Victorian Candy Shop, Fine Bakery and late night coffee & dessert shop. Who could ask for more? Almost…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Super cute french inspired cafe--tables were filled when we came in but we managed to snag one soon enough. Paninis looked really good for $7 each--my bf tried the smoked turkey on wheat foccacia and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meg B.

5.0 of 5 stars. A perfect spot to stop for coffee and a chocolate croissant to share with someone special before heading off to work in the morning... Okay, super cheesy but it was the best morning ever and such a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE SUSINA! This place is adorable. This is a great place to grab a cup of coffee dessert and chat with friends or to read a book and study. (They're next to a Starbucks on Beverly. But, why…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Everything is super sweet here. I like chilling in the cafe though. Nice place to study.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy cakes and deserts. This place is one of my favorite bakeries to go to when I need an indulgence. I've only tried their baked goods and desserts and it was all so fresh and yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aimee K.

5.0 of 5 stars. You've GOT to try the Bear. It's my go-to cake for birthdays and its ridiculously yummy. I've also had the lemon berry cake and it was very delicious. The thing I love about Susina is that the cakes…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Why would anyone choose Starbucks when Susina is right next door!? A great panino served with Gherkins, an amazing cake or sweet (Berry Blossom Cake, or Banana or Coconut Cream Pie is my usual…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Great Desserts, BUT THE MOST TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!

Now this is maddening, I go to a place because I hear they serve great desserts and that it is a must try. Too bad I felt like I was bothering the staff to get some service. Because we know that if I write the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a girl. And often, a girly girl. And more often than that, a sentimental girly girl. So when this sentimental girly girl had to say au revior to the guy she's seeing because he gets to go to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Juan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. A rare 5 Star rating from me goes to Susina Bakery and Cafe. This place has the most delicious, decadent desserts. They also have very light, less filling fare. I loved the banana cream cake and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shirley k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. and I love While the Berry Cake!! now they open till late and nice people.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The perfect ending to anyone's evening. Cute place. Delicious desserts. Just a nice place to kick back and hang out. A great place to meet someone for a cup of coffee or tea. While the Berry Cake…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Susina bakery offers an amazing, abundant amount of baked goods that are flawless from presentation to taste. I resist the urge to drool all over myself and the display case whenever I go there. While…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Croissants and cheesecake and cookies, oh my! Parking stinks, but it's nothing a slice of banana cream pie and a cup of coffee can't soothe.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by vladimir p.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the screenwriter's dream coffee shop. Susina serves one of the finest cups of latte in LA and bakes some of the most authentic croissants around. Their portions are a bit small and meal prices…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stacy k.

4.0 of 5 stars. My fiance introduced me to this place several years ago. Its his go-to place for dessert, especially late at night. It's a charming bakery and their display case just makes you want to drool. So much,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Susina's screwed me up! I had JUST started this whole "I'm only eating minimally processed, low sugar" thing and then my friends and I went to Susina. Granted, I'm not known for my self-control but…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE this place. Not only does it have a nice atmosphere, but the pastries are SOOOO good. I went on a Friday night at 10:30 pm, Granted it closes at 11pm, so the whole array of pastries or sweets…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed C.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's hard being so Alpha all the time. I know I make it look easy - what with my overwhelmingly pungent male pher-o-mones and my bo-honking machismo.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Karney V.

3.0 of 5 stars. I ordered their beef lasagna, fruit tart and latte. The lasagna was not good, but the other items were good. Nothing out of the ordinary, although the booths were comfortable if you need a place for…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Susina Bakery rocks. The cakes and pastries here are just ridiculously good. I've sampled a number of their treats and have yet to try anything that wasn't completely delicious. Last August, I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Finally! A bakery that's open late. I never understood why bakeries were only for morning people. Us night owls need a place to get good sweets too. Susina's has amazing pastries, desserts, and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D K.

3.0 of 5 stars. My macchiato tasted like mud f*cked by a hippie. And all the powdered sugar on top of my croissant made me look like Kate Moss. Plus three stars for the nice lighting and pretty chandeliers. But…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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heavenly baked goods

This is an adorable hang out place. The decor is cute and warm. The cakes are incredibly delicious. You can't go wrong with any of your choices. I haven't tried the paninis but the quiche is pretty darn good....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Maybe I'm ordering the wrong things at Susina... It just wasn't that impressive to me. *ducks to avoid random flying pastries*
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria K.

4.0 of 5 stars. My parents love bakeries, so I decided to take them here since it has received such good reviews. As soon as you come in, it's like candy right before your eyes, everywhere! The first thing that…
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene I.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a little bummed that they stopped selling Valerie. I ended up buying some random chocolate instead, but it's just not the same. The biscotti is wonderful! Very light and extremely flavorful. I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wish it was my birthday every week. Then! I won't feel so bad for chomping on Susina's Berry cake on a weekly basis.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Susina for their Tiramisu!! It's sooo good when you can get it. I have been by there a couple times when they didn't have it and they said call ahead of time, it comes out like on Thursday…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aurora T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Susina has the most delicious baked goods in town. Favorites include the apple fante, blueberry scone, tomato and cheese croissant, and white chocolate/berry cake. The goat cheese/roasted vegetable…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeanie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. If Giada from Everyday Italian likes this place, then of course it'll be awesome! My friend introduced me to this place and I fell in LOVE with it. The bakery is cute and cozy, and has so many yummy…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by andy s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming here since it was called "Sugar Plum" (same owner but she changed the name). The pastries and cakes are fresh and taste like they were made to order just for you. I love the tiny…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa K.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friends and I went here - perfect for coffee and dessert. Not that spacious so wouldn't be the first place I'd suggest for large groups.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Noleen L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place was great when we used to live walking distance from here. They had pretty good coffee and great desserts. The service was always very good. But we had to move away from the Miracle Mile…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Solid pastries and good Paninis

I went to Susina Bakery after seeing it highlighted on the food network. I tried the salami panini sandwich and bought an assortment of the small cookies. The panini was simple and tasty but the highlight was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vaishalee B.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE this bakery! The chocolate bear cake is divine! So rich and chocolatey. The berry cake is also very yummy and light and fresh. It is definitely pricey but worth every penny. The peanut…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great desserts! Their cakes were not too sweet and very well decorated. Lots of selection on pastries and cakes.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joey L.

5.0 of 5 stars. FAQ Q: Do they have croissants here?
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Does NOT have FREE WiFi / WIRELESS

You can get the t-mobile wireless from Starbucks next door if you pay for it. Street parking only. It took about 5 minutes to park including the short block's walk to the bakery. It was very crowded on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Frederick S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Going to Susina is a great opportunity to illustrate the sad reality of big business in America! Give it a try: bring a small child (preferably your own) to the location and have them take a good look…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by hj l.

5.0 of 5 stars. their berry cake is delish. the cake is moist and the icing is not too sweet. the molten cake with whipped creme. especially when they warm it up for you.. is really good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was surprised in that I would like a place like this. It was a place that I always wanted to go ever since I read Heather R.'s famous cakezilla review. Somehow I have this eerie sneaky feeling.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Susina! Susina! I love ya Susina! You're only 5 days away! This is what I sing on Mondays when I think of visiting this marvelous bakery cafe on the weekend. I love this cafe with all my heart and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by anna c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful, lush, albeit EXPENSIVE cakes. I picked up a white chocolate lemon/raspberry monstrosity for a baby shower from Susina awhile ago and while it did some serious damage to my pocketbook, it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Best Bakery in Town!

This place is wonderful, and I'm here all the time. Get there early for the fresh croissants and scones- try the ras-polenta or the chocolate cherry scones that nobody else in town makes. Always get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2007