Abeautifullife

Got cupcake with apple slice on top and crème butter frosting which was insanely sweet and had way too much frosting on it, like a half an inch. The cake was bland and the frosting was overpoweringly sweet, couldn’t eat it all. My jerk chicken bowl on the other hand was good. Not great but good, a little bland again. Isn’t jerk chicken supposed to be spicy? Peach cobbler was very good. I’ll try them again because their customer service is excellent.

I had the buttermilk fried chicken panini on toasted bread because they were out of the usual bread and it didn’t even have cheese. It was $ 7.50 and I could’ve definitely made something better at home. It was sloppy and I wish I would’ve paid after I saw what I got. I was so disappointed and don’t think I’ll come back there again. #Sadness

Well I have eaten here three times, including today and this place does not disappoint. The service here is exceptional and friendly. You must try the buttermilk fried chicken panini, it is very tasty.

Love this place. The salads and drink offerings are refreshing and different. Also the cupcakes are moist and delicious.

I had to make a last minute order for a few dozen CHICKEN AND WAFFLE cupcakes for an event I was working. The owners were extremely accommodating and got everything ready to go within such short notice. They were an absolutely delight and I’m so excited to go back and try their Jamaican cuisine! If you already haven’t, you must try the chicken and waffle cupcake. It’s insanely good!

I’m so glad to have found out about Abeautifullife! Downtown is bursting with cupcake spots, but this one is not to be missed. They’re located at Spring and 2^nd St, just a few away blocks from the noisier parts of downtown.
My company needed 4 dozen cupcakes at the last minute. I phoned in and spoke to Barbara, who was very friendly. The next day, we had 4 boxes of really beautiful cupcakes that were FLAVORFUL and fresh. Just the right amount of sweetness, and a photogenic spread of flavors like chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla lemon. (One dozen donuts for $ 32, super fair.)
It feels good to support a small business, and especially when their cupcakes speak for themselves. Well done, and thanks!

ENVIRONMENT
Very small, very startup, but the offerings on the sign outside brought me inside. I mean, Strawberry Grilled cheese, cupcakes and PB&J or Nutella shakes?!
Amazing service!
SMOOTHIE
Kale and Strawberry — as I’m trying to be healthy this is a good mix of a lot of berries, kale and spinach, which tricked my mind into thinking I was having a milkshake.
SALAD
Jerk Chicken Salad — spicy and seasoned perfectly. Plus, the chicken is moist and tender. Very well executed salad that comes also with plantains. I wanted to drink the marinade on the chicken that acts as a dressing.
I will absolutely leave a five star review if this place keeps on this path as they evolve as a business.

Deeeelicious strawberry cupcake + awesome customer service provided by Aja. Cant beat it anywhere. I mosdef plan to be back to try their strawberry grilled cheese sandwich. Was super full from lunch from somewhere else with room for cupcake only.

This is a small cupcake and lunch spot very close to the LA Times building.
I have come in a couple of times for cupcakes and they are pretty good. I liked the chicken and waffles one and their vanilla with nutella frosting. I think $ 3.75 is a bit steep for their cupcakes, but they have a daily happy hour from 4 – 6 PM and cupcakes are half off then. Also, I think they have a 2 cupcakes for $ 5 special.
Service is always friendly here. I’ll definitely keep on coming back here.

Somone brought the cupcakes to work so I had no idea which was which in the box of dozen. I got the Chicken & Waffles one because it looked interesting. I got the business card out of the box and I looked up the place on Unilocal.There wasn’t much taste to the cake and the frosting was decent. Maybe I’ll come back here and try a different cupcake.

I see the potential in this place. It’s a very quaint little shop, but overpriced. I only had their chicken and waffles cupcake and wished there was more of the chicken crumbs on top. I do not recommend the chicken paninis. Too much globs of cheese over pieces of chicken, and like four pieces of spinach. I just didn’t feel the prices should be what they are for the cupcakes and panini. I was intrigued by their green apple lemonade, but didn’t want to pay the extra money on top of my meal. Maybe next time! Customer service is always pleasant. I’ll keep coming but probably only every now and then for dessert items. I look forward to their development over time.

I pass by this place on my way to work everyday and I finally decided to try it today. Their happy hour special from 4 – 6 (cupcakes are half off, $ 1.60 each) caught my attention. I think this price is in line with what other bakeries sell their cupcakes for, if not cheaper.
I bought one vanilla cupcake and one red velvet cupcake and I was really impressed! They were moist, fresh, well-​flavoured, and the texture of both the cake and the icing was just right. Some cupcakes I’ve tried at other stores have really hard, sickly-​sweet icing but this was not the case at all at abeautifullife. They’re also just the right size — not too big or too small — so you don’t feel too guilty after eating them!
Have to say, I totally disagree with some of the negative comments below about the quality/​freshness of the desserts or the customer service. I thought they were extremely friendly and the food was delicious! I love supporting small, family-​owned businesses, and I definitely recommend that everybody check this awesome place out!

This is an adorable, tiny little bakery that does cupcakes and a few lunch items. I got the veggie Jamaican patties. They’re essentially gorgeous bright orange empanadas (I’m guessing there’s sweet potato in the batter?) filled with spicy greens and a few other veggies. They’re only $ 2.50 each, and I’m stuffed after having 2.
The customer service is also great. The girl behind the counter was happy, friendly, and helpful. I’ll be back!

This establishment, is the kind that makes me feel warm just to think about.
It’s a small location, that serves desserts and smoothies. In the 4 – 5 times I’ve been there, I was greeted by the daughter and mother, two wonderful friendly ladies.
Excellent service, they’re more than happy to answer your questions, or just share a brief pleasant conversation.
The décor is bright and welcoming.
I have had their Kale Berry smoothie, which I really enjoy, and on one occasion a red velvet cupcake.
I have a bit of a delicate palate when it comes to sugary things, the cupcake frosting was too sweet for me, but it was moist and delicious, and I am certain others would enjoy it.

Oh how I wanted to love this place for the sake of supporting new local business.
They are extremely overpriced! $ 32 for a dozen cupcakes. The cupcakes are extremely small for the price. They lack freshness as well. The red velvet was super dry and the frosting (very little of it) was too sugary.
I hope they can get their program together!
The location is great and the ambiance is quaint, for that they get 2 stars

ABeautifullife Desserts truly lives up to it’s name. From the stores ambiance to everything on their menu, one will definitely have a pleasurable experience.
The desserts: I’ve had mostly every cupcake from sweet to savory and I am blown away each and every time. I’m happy to know that everything is made fresh daily with all natural ingredients. This helps me not feel guilty indulging in the desserts a couple times a week! After a long day, we all deserve a treat! I will never forget one time I was talking to someone who was in line to order and the mentioned that they were stressed. Then she said «well that’s why I am here! Because stressed spelled backwards is dessert!» Abeautifullife really can alleviate any stress for the moment because everything they have to offer is just awesome! It really is hard to choose a favorite because there innovative style brings something new almost weekly! I always look forward to what will be on the menu next!
The Lunch: the deliciousness doesn’t stop at the cupcakes and other sweet goodies! Let me really take a moment to describe the FRIED CHICKEN BUTTERMILK PANINI!!! It is AMAZING! I just suggest that everyone goes out and tries that for lunch! It’s nice, hot and filling! They also offer other sandwiches, salads, and smoothies!
I really am excited for the evolvement of this boutique bakery. The mother-​daughter team adds to a very rewarding experience. I am very proud and will always support this small business. I’ve ordered a cake for my little sisters sweet 16 and everyone was impressed by it’s style and taste. My mom LOVED her birthday cake, and my best friend was blown away by the cupcake bouquet they made for her grandmother.
I encourage everyone to support abeautifullife dessert boutique and I promise you will walk out with the best customer service, satisfaction, and a bright smile.
–Heather Daughtry

Today was the Turkey panini on squaw bread with a chicken and waffle cupcake. Wow!!!

Amazing place to get a quick snack. There’s always something new on the menu and it never disappoints. You gotta check this place out ask for the chicken and waffle cupcake it is the perfect combination of sweet and savory! They also do a fried chicken pear spring salad for lunch that is crazy good!
The owners, a Mom and daughter team are amazing and really make your experience personal!

I really, really, really wanted to love this place. Yes I really wanted to. Why? It’s across the street from where I work, it’s a small catering company that got it’s brick and mortar storefront, and the people that own this spot are pretty awesome.
What I had:
— The chicken and waffles cupcake. The cupcake was the best out of the three I got, and that’s saying a lot. However, the cupcake and frosting lacked the flavors I was looking for. I admit, the cake part tasted like a cinnamon cake, and the frosting had a maple syrup taste, and a few crumbles of «fried chicken batter». Uh, that does not make a ‘Chicken and waffle” taste.
— Bread pudding — bleh, it didn’t really have a taste to it, and it was just mushy with raisins sprinkled.
— Red Velvet — same thing, not too much of a taste, and it was dry. You can taste the sugar and cream cheese. I think that the frosting wasn’t mixed correctly because I was able to distinguish bites of cream cheese without sugar, and cream cheese with the confectioners’ sugar. Ugh.
— Peppermint chocolate cupcake — this one was hard as a rock! OMG and it was sooo dry. It’s supposed to have a chocolate taste — nope. And the peppermint part was a small piece of candy on top. There was no peppermint taste to the frosting nor the cake part.
Totally disappointed! Only reason they got higher than 1* was their customer service. I think they’ve been in business for years now — the catering/​delivery part. :(*sad panda here.
Each item was $ 3. Specials were $ 20 for a dozen. The cupcakes are a bit smaller than most cupcakery places (which is fine, caloric speaking). The container which held my cupcakes smushed my frosting and the decorations (as you can see on my pictures). And the bread pudding — when I posted it, a friend said and I quote «No it’s not, smh!»
I’m just glad that I had purchased a Unilocal deal ($ 6 for $ 12 worth of stuff) and didn’t spend too much. I’m not sure if I would come back. And I had such hopes for it — they’re supposed to be coming out with Vegan and Gluten free cakes and treats. But if you can’t even do regular correctly, I’m not sure with the specialty items.

I got introduced to Abeautifullife Desserts via Groupon. What sold me on the Groupon was that the delivery was included. I figured, a cupcake is a cupcake.
Then I went on their site and saw the menu. I liked that they didn’t have a huge one, it’s refined and to the point. The deal was for a dozen cupcakes, two flavors. I just had to try the chicken ‘n waffle, it just seemed way too interesting to pass up. My second choice was the chocolate.
When I called to put in the order, I had to leave a message with my details and what I’d like to order and when to have it delivered. I was called back within a half hour to confirm. I asked for a more detailed description of the chicken ‘n waffles cupcake, because there isn’t one on the online menu. I was told it’s a secret recipe (which I can respect) and there’s no good way to describe it. Cool. Since I was left to my own imagination, what I pictured and what we ended up with were two different things.
Call me crazy, but I kind of pictured some actual chicken in the chicken ‘n waffles cupcake. Not a lot, but something. I must say that they are good, but their a bit more like cinnamon waffle cupcakes than chicken ‘n waffles. They are very moist and sweet and I can’t wait to have another… just not what I had led myself to imagine.
The chocolate ones are moist, sweet, good. Nothing I’d write home about, but if you’re in the mood for chocolate, you can’t go wrong with these.
I was told they’re opening up their first store front in two months. I hope the mother-​daughter team continue to delivery their goods personally, I think it adds a very nice touch. I expected a random delivery guy to just drop off the goods and was pleasantly surprised to be able to look the actual baker in the eye and have a little conversation.
Keep up the good work, ladies! I can’t wait to try the Sangria Fruit Cobbler!