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Christmas holiday only happen once a year that’s why tourist destinations often offer something different in celebration for this Holiday.

And of course, we must admit that the happiest place on earth won’t miss this occasion.

Yes, it is usual that they have parades but during this season, everything is extra special. There are more lights, more music and more color.

Also, Disneyland is a popular place to find extraordinary treats that is truly eye catching and mouthwatering. Most of the snack houses inside this theme park make sure that what they offer fits the season and will truly be Instagrammable.

Because there are too many amazing stores inside the park where you can get amazing treats, we have sum some of the must try this season.

There might be new items as days pass by but as of today, these are the treats and drinks that you should look for if you are planning on a trip to Disneyland any day this season.

Be prepared! This will surely make you hungry!

Holiday Strawberry Linzer Cookie at Market House

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It is usual to find a mickey shaped cookie inside Disneyland but this Holiday Strawberry Linzer Cookie is offered for a limited time only. This cookie is as big as your palm but it’s not all about its size. In the middle of this cookie is a delicious strawberry that matched the soft and chewy cookie drizzled with frosted icing.

Peppermint Churro near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail

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Who’s not into churro? We guess no one! Even we loved it so much! But a stand in Disneyland made sure that this season will give you something different. This Peppermint Churro is filled with amazing flavors yet did not sacrifice the texture and own flavor or the stick. It’s covered with vanilla and chocolate icing and sprinkled with crushed candy canes.

Churro Bites from Hungry Bear Restaurant

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We told you, churro is something that you won’t want to miss! So here’s another churro treat for you to enjoy. This time your churro will be served in a plate and will be your ultimate dessert. The small strips of churro is topped with yummy eggnog gelato and drizzled with caramel sauce. A real festive treat.

Santa Cone Hat Macaroon from Cozy Cone Motel

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There’s no other place to find delicious cone shaped treats than Crazy Cone Motel. This year, they will be offering a combination of two classic favorites. This is the Santa Cone Hat Macaroon. Macaroon is one tasty pastry and this cone mixed it with a cookies and cream filling that is everyone’s favorite. This will definitely be something scrumptious.

Luigi’s Pesto Cone with Chicken, Tomatoes and Cheese

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If you prefer eating something a little heavy then we recommend that you look for a pasta treat. One of the must try is this Luigi’s Pesto Cone. The usual cone bread is filled with creamy pesto alfredo pasta that is extremely tasty as is. To add more flavor, it has tomatoes, chicken and cheese. Get ready for some carbo-loading.

Minnie Wreath Donut from Schmoozies

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Donut is one of the most popular snack in theme parks because it is easy to it and can be a bit heavy. This holiday, Schmoozies offers a donut that will definitely make you feel full and will let you stop for a while to enjoy every bite. Minnie Wreath Donut is a huge donut that is decorated with icing, peppermint candy and Minnie’s iconic ribbon.

Peppermint Crunch Shake

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Schmoozies made sure that their Minnie Wreath Donut will come with a perfect pair. The Peppermint Crunch Shake is what we are talking about! Aside from the chills it will give you, it will also explode in flavor. It has a peppermint ice cream and topped and peppermint whipped cream. This is then topped with cookie crumbles and crushed peppermint that made it more into the holiday!

Holiday Dinner Pizza from Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

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If you want to take a bit of rest from all the walking, then you may sit down for a while and enjoy a pizza in Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta. Try their Holiday Dinner Pizza for a unique treat. This is far from your ordinary pizza because it has mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce! It may sound weird but it taste magnificent.

Santa Hat Macaroon from Jolly Holiday Bakery Café

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Santa is a real holiday icon because here is another treat that is inspired from his iconic hat! Jolly Holiday Bakery Café made sure that they won’t miss out this holiday so they made this bright red macaroon hat! This is filled with mint and chocolate ganache for an ultimate holiday taste!

Wreath Bundt Cake from French Market

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For a little French flavor, try and visit the French Market. This holiday this place offers a Wreath Bundt Cake that is really picture perfect. This cake is topped with green and red icing with chocolate pearls. But there’s more! Inside of this cake is a crème brulee filling. Yummy!

Santa’s Lumps of Coal Beignets from Café Orleans

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Café Orleans always create something different every holiday and this year they are offering Santa’s Lumps of Coal Beignets! This pastry treat is as interesting as its name. It is tossed in a peppermint mocha sugar that gives is a minty and sweet flavor in balance. It is served with a scoop of peppermint ice cream that made everything perfect!

Sopapilla Cheesecake from Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

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A slice of cheesecake this holiday in our favorite theme park will be awesome! Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante that this will happen this holiday. This Sopapilla Cheesecake will definitely be your favorite. It is made from croissant dough that has a cheesecake center. It is them topped with whipped cream and some powdered sugar.

Frozen Abuelita Hot Chocolate

From all those yummy treat comes another delicious drink! This is the sweet and minty Frozen Abuelita Hot Chocolate. This shake is topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and crushed candy cane. But the straw used for this drink is also something to look out for!

Christmas Tree Pull Apart Sourdough from Mortimer’s Market

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A treat that the whole group will enjoy is the Christmas Tree Pull Apart Sourdough. The sourdough is amazing itself but pulling it out from the tree made the experience more exciting.

Vegan Pozole from Harbour Galley

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Last but definitely not the least on our list is a hot and tasty treat. Vegan Pozole is made not just for vegans but for those who wants to make their body feel warm during this cold season. This is made with lime, onion, radish and shredded cabbage.

In a few days, it will be Christmas! One of the most awaited day of the year.

Well, some thinks that this holiday is just for kids. But not actually. This is not just the time for opening gifts but also a day for the whole family.

This day is the perfect time to spend some time with our loved ones and catch up. It only happen once a year so most of us takes an effort in making it pretty awesome.

Some choose to stay at home and prepare dinner while some goes to a relatives’ place for a small family reunion.

But, there are those who does not have much time to cook or those who choose to take some rest. For those taking this path, the usual plan is to just go out for dinner. But since it must be a memorable day, it is very important that we pick the right place to eat.

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California is a haven for extremely delicious meals. You can find all sorts of cuisine, from Asian, American and the most loved of the locals- Mexican Cuisine.

Though there are truly a lot more culinary fusion and food origin that is around the state, Mexican Food became a great deal. Locals even infused its flavor to some of their American snack.

One of the greatest reason why it became very popular is due to the fact that California’s geographical location is beside Mexico. This made it easy for Mexicans to enter the said state and start creating a business.

We know that you have tried a Mexican delicacy and we are sure that you loved it as much as we do.

How did we know? Well, you won’t be reading this if you are not interested in finding the best place to enjoy an authentic Mexican food.

We know you’re excited. We won’t make you wait longer. Here are the places where you can find the most delightful Mexican food in California.

Las Cuatro Milpas

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Let’s begin this list with a restaurant that is on one of California’s most laid back places. Las Cuatro Milpas is locates in Barrio Logan which is not a favorite spot of tourists. If you roam around this place and you notice a long line outside a diner, then you are probably near Las Cuatro Milpas. This eatery has been in service for more than 20 years and there is no doubt that locals love it that much that. They are willing to wait just to taste their amazing tacos, burritos and all sorts of Mexican delicacy. The only meats here are pork, chicken and chorizo.

Taco Maria

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Chef Carlos Salgado of Taco Maria established this business as a tribute to all the Marias in their family and the recipes from their kitchen. With this, you can already tell that all the food in this place has true Mexican flavors. The space inside is just small but that doesn’t stop their customers from coming. Well, they cannot find other place that serves tortillas and beans that as good as Salgado’s. Their meals are presented with a modern touch that will truly attract your appetite. With all the amazing things here, it truly deserve to be in several list, not just of Mexican restaurant but of the best restaurants in the state.

Babita

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A certified classic is Babita. Once you get in, you will think that the place is too boring to eat in. However, its simple table setting is inspired from the simplicity of classic Mexican restaurants. White table cloths and wooden tables and chairs is where you will be eating. This display states that what you will be having here are food with authentic Mexican flavor that will make you order for more. Well, their plating is also eye catching. Once you receive your plate, you will understand why they chose to use plain white table cloths.

Taqueria Santos Laguna

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For the millennials, Taqueria Santos Laguna is one of the best. When you visit the place, you will immediately notice long lines of young adults piling up and waiting for their turn. Inside out, the place is simple. It’s not something fancy nor modern. But, each meal served here is worth keep coming back for. Though they serve rice meals, you shouldn’t miss their finger licking tortilla that is one of their signature item. Visit this diner in Sacramento now and be sure to bring some patience for you need to wait for your turn. No worries, the wait is worth it.

Salud!

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We don’t really know why Barrio Logan is not a popular tourist spot. But that’s okay because it is a favorite of locals because a lot of delicious and authentic Mexican food can be found in the area. Another favorite is Salud!. If you want to enjoy the classic flavor of tacos – carne asada, al pastor and fish tacos that is served directly from the cart, then this is where you should go. The place is artsy as well. Colorful walls, wooden dining, old school ceiling fans and modern lighting made the place cozy and interesting.

Guelaguetza

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If you are looking for a place with a real Mexican vibe and food, then Guelaguetza is the place to be in. The place used floral vinyl tablecloths that is a standard for Mexicans. Plus, in is really lively inside because of the live music. Well, Mexicans love playing instruments and singing. This is said to be one of the best Oaxacan restaurant in California. That is unquestionable because even their Mole Sauce made a name of its own. Their sauce is good, there’s no doubt that their meals are delightful. Try their nachos, quesadilla and sweet enchiladas.

Oscar’s Very Mexican Food

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If its name is not enough to convince you, then we don’t know what else will. Oscar’s is very confident in saying that what they serve are Mexican food that has original Mexican taste. This diner make sure that they won’t just serve delicious meals but will also give you the freshest ingredients. Also, you will be amazed on how large each serving is and that you can add avocados in your order for just a small price- who wouldn’t want an avocado?! You will often wait for you to enjoy a treat from this place- but it’s certainly worth the wait.

Solita

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A very relaxing and modern dining is what Solita will offer you right from the time you enter the place. It’s simple yet very edgy interior will make you feel amazed. Solita’s in Huntington Beach has a porch that will let you dine while enjoying the view. It’s lined bulb and weaves chairs gives it a Mexican feel. With their food, you will be mesmerized on how well they were able to mix the colors of each ingredients. Truly a home for an artsy but tasty Mexican treat that you won’t be able to resist.

For most of us, our day won’t be complete without having a cup of coffee.

But why does this become an essential part of our lives?

Well, there’s no specific answer. We have different reasons on why we love having it.

Coffee used to be a morning thing but now you can drink it anytime of the day. Still, coffee is served for adults as it have caffeine might be too much for children. However, coffee drinkers are becoming younger and younger due to the trend of iced coffee and frappes. We can’t stop the young ones for doing so but hopefully the adults with them can monitor their intake and make sure that it won’t harm them.

Oopss! We are not here to make you feel worried. We just want you to see how popular coffee is becoming.

And yes, from the typical hot cup of coffee, we can now have it ice cold or even shaken.

With its fame, several businessmen decided to start their own coffee shop.

In California, there are tons of café to choose from. As much as we want to list them down, choosing the best might take us several months to do.

So today, we will focus in one of our favorite city, San Francisco.

Here’s the list of the best coffee shop in San Francisco.

1. Coffee Cultures

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If you want to take a sit in a modern and truly refreshing café, Coffee Cultures in Mission Street will be one of our most recommended. This café became popular due to their modern and expertly blended coffee. This place does not have much space for sitting but no worries because their coffee are also got to go. If you prefer to sit down for a while, you might want to try their breakfast meals. They offer toasts, salads, sandwiches, bagels and several pastries that will blend perfectly with your coffee. Don’t forget to try their house favorite- affogato.

2. Hearth Coffee Roasters

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Coffee is not just a breakfast thing and Heart Coffee Roasters is a place to get it anytime of the day when you’re around 17^th street. This is a cozy café that you will love staying in. If you’re meeting a business partner or an old friend, this place will be perfect. This café is open for breakfast, lunch and even dinner! If you became hungry during your meeting, there’s no need for you to go to other shops because you can order in Heart Coffee. Aside from the place, their coffee are organic which are blended in balance, giving you the best taste in each cup.

3. Pinhole

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A café that will surely make a trend in your Intagram feed is Pinhole. This café is located in 231 Cortland Ave and is definitely a must visit place. Sit and relax on their rustic inspired café that brought in a very refreshing feeling. It will be like sitting outside your house that is near the mountains. That’s no exaggeration. The great thing about this pace is that even the millennial’s will love this because of their colorful walls. Their coffee won’t be left behind. Each cup have artistically designed foam that surely matched their artistic venue. A perfect instagram photo will be captured for sure.

4. Blue Bottle

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Our list will be nothing if Blue Bottle won’t be a part of it. People in SF surely knows how popular this café is. Well, it won’t be in several location in the city if it’s not one of the best right?! When you enter a Blue Bottle Café, the first thing that will amaze you is its interior. It’s simple but the play of woods and its minimalistic style is really fascinating. This made it a great place to relax after or in the middle of a stressful day. They also have several coffee variations. You can enjoy it blended, cold brewed or the classic cup. If you really love their coffee and you want to take some home, they also sell their beans.

5. Paramo Coffee

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Making it on our list is one of the most underrated café before, this is Paramo Coffee. Yes, that was before because as of now it is a great go to place for a cup of coffee when you are in Ferry Building. When you’re in Paramo, their drip coffee is a must try. Some drip coffee are disgusting or is one of the least favorite type, but in this café, they made it the best. Plus, the place is also relaxing. It’s simple and the smell of the wood and coffee will make you feel that you are in your family’s house in the middle of the mountain.

6. Saint Frank

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For the hippest and coolest café that millennials will definitely love, going to Mission Street’s Saint Frank is the best idea. On the outside, the place will seem old school but when you get inside you will be mesmerized. Yes, it’s simple but it’s spacious. The white counters, walls and the wooden tables really went perfect together. Another thins is their equipment and even their cup. Saint Frank made sure that everything will be picture perfect- even as they blend their coffee.

7. The Mill

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If you want to stay away from the internet and you are looking for a place that won’t tempt you to open your wifi, then The Mill in Mission Street is the place to go. This is a classic diner- you can easily notice that from the outside due to its brick wall. This diner is not just known for its coffee but also for its wide selection of toast and pizza. You will love some time away from your social media account while mingling with other customers and enjoying every bite of your toast and cup of your coffee.

8. Ritual Coffee Roasters



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We’ve seen several list of the best coffee shops in San Francisco and Ritual Coffee Roasters is all in it! With that, there’s no reason for us to miss this out. This café is dedicated in creating and serving the best coffee in California. They offer cold brew, French press, chemex and more. Each cup is made from finely selected and grained beans. They also serve some pastries to complete your light breakfast treat.

If you’re in SF of had been in SF, we are sure that you have tried this amazing spots. Tell us your experience so we and the rest of our readers will know more about them! And if you think there’s something missing on this list, just let us know and we’ll check it out!

Craving for something sweet and creamy?

Are you tired of eating your usual “after meal” dessert?

Then a glass of milkshake might be the one you’re looking for. This sweet and flavorful drink had been a crowd favorite ever since it was created. This is a leveled up version of our usual fruit shake since it has milk for added creaminess and taste.

A proof that this flavorful drink is truly popular is the fact that almost ALL restaurants around the globe has it in their menu.

And because we usually want something new, milkshakes has evolved into an over-the-top drink and dessert in one. Now we can see it in classic glasses and topped with whip creams and several sweet sticks, sprinkles, chocolate, syrup and more. This made it the ultimate drink that will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth.

However, some still prefer to have the classic vanilla or fruit flavor milkshake as it is. Well, no matter which version you love, we can still say that it is an all-time favorite drink.

California won’t be missing out. There are tons of places in this state where you can have the best milkshake of your life!

And today, we will list down 10 places where you can have the best of the best milkshake in this state.

1. Great Shakes

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From the name of the shop itself, there’s no doubt that they had been specializing on milkshakes. Great shakes is a popular milkshake shop located in Palm Springs. They have created the classic flavored shakes to those extremely trendy shakes. You won’t want to miss out on their S’more shake that is topped with delicious fudge, graham and everyone’s favorite – marshmallow.

2. Ruby’s Diner

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In Balboa, you will find a classic diner that has a long list of flavorful milkshake on their menu. In Ruby’s Diner, you will find classic milkshakes that is in the usual shake glasses and topped with cherry- something that will truly take you back in time. But as of today, they are also venturing into handmade to order shakes that will surely explode with flavor.

3. Palm Springs Fudge & Chocolate

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Palm Springs Fudge & Chocolate is home to all those who are into anything sweet. This is a famous dessert shop in Palm Spring that has become more popular due to its Date Shake. Milkshake might not be their main game but they truly excelled in creating one of California’s most favorite shake flavor.

4. Burger Lounge

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Yes, another diner on our milkshake list is a burger house. Burger Lounge is very popular when it comes to their mouthwatering burgers. This is why you can find them in various location in California. But, they can be underrated when it comes to their milkshake. They only offer two flavors – Vanilla and Chocolate. What made them a part of our list is because their milkshake was created in proportions that you won’t be able to resist.

5. Fair Oaks Pharmacy

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Fair Oaks Pharmacy is definitely a classic. It might be one of the oldest diners that is still open in Los Angeles. Sodas and ice cream are the foundation of this one of a kind dinner/pharmacy. And yes, they use to file prescriptions as well. Here, you will find LA’s most flavorful burger that is best paired with classic milkshake that is topped with syrup, cream and the brightest cherry.

6. The Ice Cream Bar

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There is no doubt that a great milkshake can be found in an ice cream bar. The Ice Cream Bar in San Francisco is one of the best place to have a glass of milkshake in the entire country. They served old-fashioned milkshakes that you will surely love. Their shakes are made from the finest milk, eggs and finely shaved ice. Their “Too Good To Be True” milk shake is a must have!

7. The Straw

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If you want a simple yet highly Instagrammable drink, then The Straw is the place to be. This shop is ranked as the best dessert and milkshake house in Orange County. Well, by simply looking at the photos of their shakes, we can already tell why it became the best. This place is known for their modern milkshakes. When we say modern, we mean that they have went beyond creating the classic vanilla and chocolate shakes and ventured into mixes that is truly tasty. Even the names of their shakes are quite interesting. Would you love to try the “Headless Horseman”?

8. Big D’s Burger

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Another burger house made it to our list! Burgers seemed to be best paired with milkshakes! What made Big D’s Burger different? Well, they serve one of the most popular freak shake in the state. Their milkshake is in a glass that is served with a plate because it is truly over loaded with toppings that can truly make your tummy full. The sweetness of every shake and its toppings will match the salty taste of every burger you’re going to eat.

9. Palo Alto Creamery

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It is safe to say that what really made Palo Alto famous is their milkshake. This is a retro style dinner that will take you back in time as you sip their classic shakes. The great thing about this shop is that they let their customers create their own flavor by letting them choose additional ingredients that will make every shake different from the other. They also serve America’s most loved snacks and meals that will go great with every glass of milkshake.

10. Milk

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One of the best in Los Angeles comes in the shortest name. Milk is a popular dessert bar that will really make every “sweets lover” happy. This bar has the most delicious ice cream in town and their famous Milky Way Malt won’t be left behind when it comes to milkshakes. Their shakes are usually thick but just enough to make each sip unforgettable.

These are the best for us, who made it on your top list? Share it to us and let’s all explore until we find the greatest milkshake for everyone in California!