Coffee & Treats in East Los Angeles

The Aztecs used a currency system in which one turkey cost 100 cacao beans and one fresh avocado was worth three beans. So with today's Groupon, where 15 US dollars gets you 35 US dollars worth of Essential Chocolate Desserts creations, that means that you'll be getting more than 100 cacao beans (in their processed, chocolaty form). That's a hefty 57% discount on wicked chocolate cake, uncommon moon pies, chocolate macaroons, and more.

If you're sick of brown-bag lunches and greasy office delivery, improve your weekday eats with fresh ingredients and a cozy atmosphere with today's Groupon: $10 for $20 worth of food, drink, and free WiFi at Moxie.

Named one of the 20 Best Bakeries by Los Angeles magazine, Platine is a sweet-tooth’s favorite and a devout dentist’s Kryptonite that has been featured on Food Network and in the LA Times for its all-natural and handmade treats. Platine's snickerdoodles, chocolate galore, and signature oatmeal-raisin cookies are carefully crafted by renowned chef Jamie Cantor. Cantor spent years working at the famous French Laundry (twice named best restaurant in the world by Restaurant magazine) before opening Platine.

When your army of Easy-Bake Ovens has been deactivated by Y2010K, a tragic pastry-sized void may consume your days. Today's Groupon plays dental assistant to your sweet tooth with $20 worth of cakes and pastries from Torrance Bakery for $10. Locations in Torrance and Gardena, the former housing its own sandwich shop as well, are eager to pack your cheeks with baked and hand-prepared delicacies more pristine than sculpted hedges sculpted by the lasers used for eye surgery.

Leo Leonard started the brand-new cold creamery for an upscale take on the spoonable sweet. Start with a frosty cup of fro yo ($4–$6) in exotic flavors including Madagascar vanilla and crème brûlée and pile on exotic toppings ($1.50 for up to four). Blanc features everything from the refreshing (organic fruit) to the requisite chocolate (dark-chocolate bar, fine imported French chocolate truffles) to the truly decadent (toasted coconut, fresh pears, white sponge cake). Blanc's yogurt is also certified kosher, so you can finally take your Rabbi out after your weekly skateboarding outing.

Coffee shops are one of the few public places outside of women's prisons and NBA parking lots where all-day loitering seems poetic and alluring. Stir up caffeinated curiosity among patrons with today's deal, offering $20 worth of brews and beverages at Black Dog Coffee for $10. If you can't use up all $20 in one visit, Black Dog will put your balance on a gift card.