Pop tarts are as American as… apple pop tarts. At least, that’s what all those sugary commercials told us when we were kids.
But some L.A. eateries have taken the pop tart experience to an entirely new level, either through the elegence of wholesome ingredients or stuffing it with ingredients that elevate the creation from breakfast treat to breakfast feast.
Here’s a few other favorites in the area that are sure to stimulate the sense.
But after you take this quick visual tour, you may not be able to help yourself
Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Nickel Diner’s Seasonal Selection
Delicious pop tarts in a variety of flavors from blueberry lemon, to apple to strawberry Jam.
Nickel Diner 524 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Barton G. LA’s Lobster Pop-Tarts
Filled with lobster & gruyere mornay sauce baked in a flakey phyllo alongside tabasco hollandaise & tarragon aioli and served in a retro toaster.
Barton G. 861 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069

Abigaile’s P.I.G. “Pop Tarts”
Stuffed with smoked pork confit, bacon, gruyere, wrapped in golden pastry crust, tomato jam.
Abigaile’s 1301 Manhattan Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Dia De Campo
Mango Pop Tart with honey yogurt.
Dia De Campo 1238 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Pop Tarts by C+M at LACMA
They come in lemon lavender or bacon date.
C+M at LACMA 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Semi Sweet Bakery’s Pocket Tarts
They come in Strawberry, PB & J, and Apple Cinnamon Flavors.
Semi Sweet Bakery 105 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

What’s your favorite kind of pop tart? Let us know in the comments below!
Brian is the co-founder of We Like L.A. and a lifelong fan of puns, the Lakers, and late night tacos. Follow him on Twitter @bchampLA