Nothing tops off a great meal better than a fine dessert, but who says you have to have dinner first? If you’re craving dessert in and around El Monte, there’s a wealth of eateries to satisfy your sweet tooth. The team at Longo Lexus wants to share where to find the best desserts in the El Monte, California, area.
Mother Moo Creamery
Mother Moo Creamery is an ice cream shop that focuses on naturally made old-fashioned ice cream from small-batch, handcrafted recipes. Mother Moo Creamery also has delectable brownies instead of or in addition to your ice cream. They make tasty cookies too, which you can enjoy alone or as part of an ice cream sandwich. Locals and food writers have highly rated this cute, quaint, lovingly decorated spot.
Mother Moo Creamery often ranks in the top five of all local ice cream shops, making them one worth checking out. Located at 17 Kersting Court in Sierra Madre, you can get your ice cream fix at Mother Moo Creamery.
Phu’s Bakery
This unassuming storefront is Phu’s Bakery, which serves authentic Vietnamese desserts. It’s very popular, and thus the demand often means the lines are out the door, but they’re efficient and move through the line quickly. There’s no seating indoors, and they don’t accept credit cards for purchases under $20, so bring cash if you only want a few items. They accept Venmo at any amount, though. A crowd favorite is their egg tarts, and although this spot may be low frills, it’s big on flavor. Find Phu’s Bakery at 9008 Garvey Ave., Suite D in Rosemead.
The Donut Hole
As you may have guessed from the name, this place serves donuts, hot, and fresh from the oven. The Donut Hole first opened in 1963, and it’s been at its current location since 1968. These aren’t just any donuts; they’re made from old-fashioned recipes. Favorites are the bear claws, Big Texas, and Reese’s peanut butter, but they also have savory items like ham and cheese croissants.
The Donut Hole has a novelty drive-thru where you can pull up through one of the giant donut-shaped holes that make up part of the building. The Donut Hole serves up treats at 15300 Amar Road in La Puente.
Fosselman’s Ice Cream
Old-fashioned ice cream at Fosselman’s Ice Cream has been made using the finest ingredients since 1919. They have seasonal favorites, which change monthly, including pecan praline and red velvet, to name just a few. They have a full sit-down old-fashioned soda fountain, serving milkshakes, root beer floats, malts, brownie sundaes, and their many flavors of ice cream in handcrafted waffle cones.
Fosselman’s also has take-home ice cream cakes to make your special occasion shine. You can’t miss the vibe at Fosselman’s for a step into the past and ice cream with enduring quality. Check Fosselman’s Ice Cream out today at 1824 W. Main St. in Alhambra.
Black Ball Taiwanese Dessert
Black Ball Taiwanese Dessert serves authentic Taiwanese treats in a beautiful, sleek cafe setting. You’ll want to try customer favorites like grass jelly, matcha jelly, or the shaved ice bowl with taro and sweet potato balls when you stop in. Sit back and savor cool sips like their freshly brewed boba milk tea, made from scratch, not from a powdered mix. Adventurous eaters shouldn’t miss Black Ball Taiwanese Dessert for a taste out of the ordinary. Find it at 250 W. Valley Blvd. in San Gabriel.
SomiSomi
SomiSomi is a Korean ice cream spot serving Ah-Boong, an ice cream served in a freshly made on-the-premises waffle cone in the shape of a fish. These delicious treats are filled with eye-catching colored swirls of soft-serve ice cream with optional additions such as red bean or custard. The brightly decorated cones come with toppings such as sprinkles or multicolored Rice Krispies. SomiSomi also offers cold brew and floats for you to enjoy.
SomiSomi serves taiyaki, a popular Japanese street food that’s a fish-shaped cake. It imitates the shape of tai, the type of fish for which it’s named. The most popular filling is red bean paste created using azuki beans that have been sweetened. Other filling options are custard, chocolate, cheese, or sweet potato. This ice cream and cake shop is a feast for all the senses. SomiSomi can be found at 400 S. Baldwin Ave. Floor 1 in Arcadia.
Phoenix Dessert
Stop at Phoenix Dessert, located at 220 E. Valley Blvd. in Alhambra, for a dizzying array of Vietnamese desserts. Guests praise the mango mochi, mixed fruit tapioca, and taro milk tea. Other favorites are the mango wrap in sticky rice and coconut, durian roll, fresh mixed fruits, shaved ice, and black sticky rice with coconut milk. The wide variety and unexpected flavors make Phoenix Dessert a must-visit in the area.
Holy Roly Ice Cream
For an organic ice cream boutique that serves up a sweet, frosty treat in an unusual form, try Holy Roly Ice Cream. Here, the ice cream is laid out on a cold surface, and, with the use of a special scraper, it’s rolled up and then put into cups. Optional toppings include fresh fruit, drizzles of chocolate fudge, and whipped cream. For a new take on an old favorite, Holy Roly is a not-to-be-missed spot found at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., Suite 2220 in Arcadia.
Crepes and Grapes Cafe
Crepes and Grapes Cafe is a French eatery serving up savory crepes and an all-day breakfast menu. You’ll find delicate, sweet dessert crepes, including ones filled with Nutella, bananas foster, dulce de leche, or ban-berries (bananas and strawberries) and whipped cream. No matter which crepe you choose, you’ll be assured of enjoying something delicious. Check out Crepes and Grapes Cafe at 6560 Greenleaf Ave. in Whittier.
The team at Longo Lexus hopes you find one or more delicious desserts at one of our top picks in El Monte, California. If we missed your favorite, call us at 626-539-2109, stop by to see us at 3530 N. Peck Road in El Monte, or complete our online contact form. We’d love any excuse to try more desserts in the area to add your favorite to our list.
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