SANTA ANA COLLEGE el Don/eldonnews.org • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2017
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LIFESTYLE 9
Craving something tasty and
photogenic? From boba to ice
cream sandwiches, here are the
top four sweet shops in Orange
County you need to check out.
BY NOEMI MOSQUEDA
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Mr. Matcha
No more driving to Los Angeles for a delicious matcha treat.
Located in the heart of downtown Garden Grove, this hole-in-the-
wall ice cream parlor is for anybody with a sweet tooth. Mr. Matcha
has few soft-serve selections, offering matcha green tea, black ses-
ame and a green tea and black sesame swirl. The shop also offers a
variety of lattes, teas and ceremonial matcha-themed drinks. 12926
Main St., Garden Grove; (714) 489-5573; gomrmatcha.com
2
Sidecar Doughnuts
If you are looking for photogenic doughnuts made fresh daily, then
visit Sidecar Doughnuts in Costa Mesa. Sidecar crafts their circular
pastries from scratch every day, without adding any preservatives.
Their syrups and glazes are made in-house and their namesake
product is fried in small batches, guaranteeing freshness. Sidecar
also prepares select flavors with alcohol. With gluten-free and
vegan options available, Sidecar is the Orange County-born gour-
met doughnut shop for just about everyone. 270 E. 17th St., #18 Costa
Mesa; (949) 873-5424; sidecardoughnuts.com
3
Churroholic
Churroholic, best known for dozens of different takes on the popular
Mexican dessert, will give you a major sugar rush. From a churro
sundae to a churro ice cream sandwich to a plain churro deco-
rated with your favorite condiments, they have the flavor for you.
Everything is also made to order, so you always get a warm, fluffy
dessert. The shop also offers different beverage options, including
coffee, milk tea and horchata. 1019 N. Magnolia St. B, Anaheim; (714)
535-3449; churroholic.com
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TREATS / Mr. Matcha's green tea and sesame-swirl flavored ice cream. / Noemi Mosqueda / el Don
Snow Monster
Thai and milk teas, plus lemonades, vegan drinks and more are
all beverages you can expect at Snow Monster, where a wide drink
menu will satisfy your sweet cravings. Drinks are made on-site,
often providing you with warm boba balls to compliment your cold
refreshment. Snow Monster also offers desserts like macaroons
and ice cream sandwiches at some of their locations. Though the
brand is a hometown operation, Snow Monster now has multiple
locations in Orange County and L.A. Whether you live in Santa Ana
or Huntington Beach, there is sure to be a location near you. 440 S.
Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim; and 9600 Bolsa Ave. Suite G, Westminster;
snowmonster.com