A New Obsession
Susina Bakery and Cafe, located on Beverly Blvd., one block west of La Brea and on this side of heaven is my new favorite place! To think that I had not been here yet, not walked under the European inspired scrolling iron entry into the bright, glittering yet homey interior to taste the scrumptious flavors is astounding to me! I have to thank my dear college theatre friend, Sereyna for introducing me to this absolute gem!
… as I write this I am sitting in the cafe sipping a perfect iced cappuccino and nibbling on a bite of Belgian dark chocolate. Thank you Sam!!
When I walked in to meet her (Sereyna) I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the display cases, the classic music, and the wonderful, helpful, happy staff who worked there (everyone is super friendly and two guys who work there, Jay and Sam, were the ones I met and helped me out. They’re awesome!) Jay, dear man, told me about every sweet treat that was displayed, took the time to go in detail about the specialities of each and recommend his favorite, which happened to be the Berry Blossom Cake. I ordered it right away and oh, boy! Incredible. The cake is made of three layers of vanilla sponge cake that is then brushed with orange liqueur and filled with white chocolate mousse and berries. If that didn’t knock your socks off then the topping will! A mixture of crumbled meringue (that sparkles a bit on your tongue) and white chocolate shavings. Like I said, it’s heaven here. To drink, I ordered their House Hazelnut Coffee. The smell alone was decadent and with the first sip; a smooth, rich, robust yet comforting nutty-ness enveloped my senses. Sereyna chose the Brie and Pear Panini Sandwich, a sweet and smokey affair. We were also able to taste their Monte Blanc Cookies (like a snickers cookie dipped in dark chocolate), the White Chocolate Ladyfinger (akin to an oreo all grown-up for adult taste buds), and Coconut Cake. I think I’ve fallen in love with Susina! (At least my tummy and taste buds have.) I have been back twice in the two weeks since I first came here with Sereyna. And each time, I am blissfully happy I am here! Also try their hot Meatball Sub Sandwich, Chicken Pot Pie, Fresh Fruit Salad, Apple Crumble Pie (if you order it, ask to have nutmeg sprinkled on the whip cream, such a complementary spice and thank Sam for introducing us to it!) and Iced Vanilla Latte and Iced Cappuccino (both with non-fat milk for me!).
Susina Bakery also provides a number of extra services in the community; such as being a wholesale bakery (with a two-story oven) that supplies their yummy pastries and desserts to many restaurants and coffee houses in the Los Angeles area. If you are looking for a unique and beautiful wedding cake and wedding favors, you must look into Susina Bakery. And if you need that perfect gift, they have it!!
In case you couldn’t tell, I adore Susina and cannot wait to skip my way back there! Next time you are looking for a place to go, try here first! You’ll love it.
P.S. And, even better, Susina is neighbor to a Starbucks — I LOVE that Susina is thriving next to corporate chain, and don’t get me wrong, I adore me some Starbucks, but independent cafes make me so happy! Anyway, tangent, the point of mentioning Starbucks at all is that over at Susina you can tap into Starbucks’s free WiFi! Hehe! Yay!
