We arrived before 9:30am on a Monday and there were only a few people there, with lots of stock of everything. Everything we got was delicious and the prices are really reasonable. read more

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Heard about the salt bread from the bakery and I had to stop by. I ordered the salt bread, curry bread, matcha bread, cream filled bread, and mini croissants. Salt bread was good but I had better from Seoul to DTLA. It's a good spot in OC and you don't have to travel far. The other pastries were good 4/5 . The star of show was the mini croissants for me! Service was good and quick! One confusing thing was where to start to order. Definitely a good spot for coffee and pastries, next time I'll have to grab a drink! read more

1954 Egashira - Salt bread, curry bread, panini - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Rating: 1/5 Rounded down for being in one of the worst plazas in OC and for missing one bread Matcha sea salt drink $6.4 0/5- god awful. Worse than starbucks. Has that fake vanilla syrup. Flavor profile: pediasure Salt n butter bread $3 0/5. They forgot to give it to me. Almond fromage $3.15 forgettable 2.5/5 Custard cream $3.50 3/5 its not terrible. Edible French toast $3 3.5/5 too sugary. Not soggy. Panini $4.10 4.5/5 good, the only one with interesting texture and taste. This place is more akin to grocery store bread. read more

1954 Egashira - French toast, panini, almond fromage, custard cream - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was drawn into 1954 Egashira (Japanese bakery). I really excited to try the matcha cube bread, especially since it was $7 for a loaf with 6 slices. I thought it must be amazing!! Unfortunately, it was a bit disappointing. The matcha flavor was very subtle--almost barely noticeable--and for the price, I didn't feel it was worth it. :((( Luckily, the sample of the butter toast croissant saved the day! It was so delicious--crispy, buttery, and flavorful. I ended up purchasing one bun to eat right away because I couldn't resist! The cashier was okay and was doing her job, so come for the bakery but not the service. read more

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This place is amazing, but you have to be early if you want to try most of their breads. We ordered the mini croissants, it is so good! This might be my favorite croissant. French toast, salt butter bread, cinnamon bun, chocolate stick, shokupan, iced latte and sea salt matcha. Everything taste good although it's more on the expensive side I still think it's worth it! Staffs are friendly, they are giving out samples for the mini croissant which made us buy 2 boxes! The place is nice as well, pretty aesthetic. There is an outdoor seating as well! read more

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Super cute store with quality items! Upon walking in, I was offered a mini croissant sample and it was amazing! I originally came to try the salt bread but the mini croissants ended up being my absolute fave!! Can't wait to come back again! read more

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The good Only had two pastries, the cinnamon roll was decent Good service Lots of variety The bad None really, just an OK experience this time This is going to be a short review because I have only tried two items, and they were doing some kind of construction inside the store. I had the cinnamon roll which was 3.5 stars for me because the individually baked roll had good flavor as did the cream cheesy frosting, I prefer the more classic rolls - stuck together. pulled apart, and fluffier. (In years past, my favorite was Cinnabon and surprisingly a vendor at the the OC Fair.) The almond filled roll had a tasty cream and nut filling, but was smaller and being a sweet tooth, would prefer it to be a sweeter dough. Also, it's teeny. I was tempted to try the large $10 apple turnover, but was hoping for something half that size and half the price. Make next time. There were some other breads and pastries etc. that looked interesting so maybe I'll get something more next time. Because of all the construction, I couldn't stay and see what kind of vibe. The customer service was decent but it was 10"15 AM middle of the week. read more

1954 Egashira - Cinnamon roll $5 and an Almond pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Very cute Japanese bakery at the camp. Cute and spacious seating inside and limited seating outside. Quite warm inside, not sure if there is A/C or if its to keep the bread warm, but it can definitely be uncomfortable to eat/sit inside. salt bread: 9.7/10. AMAZING. the perfect texture: crispy, soft, fluffy. Flaky salt on top to give it the right amount of saltiness. Would come back for just salt bread. french toast: 8.8/10. Delicious! crispy outside, super soft inside. very flavorful and a good amount of sweetness. I usually find french toast to be a bit bland and dense, but this one was so good! mentaiko baguette: 5.6/10. a little too much mayo for my preference and bread is hard/chewy. read more

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Visited 1954 Egashira after lunch on a Sunday, so there was no line and they were sold out of shokupan. It was super hot inside, but somehow the staff managed to maintain a cheery attitude (I don't know how because the heat instantly made me grumpy). They were giving out samples of their mini croissants, a bite-sized crispy sugary treat. My favorite was their 1954 custard bun - I can see why this is one of their most popular items. I was going to only eat half, but it was so light and yummy that I devoured the whole thing. The chocolate stick was kind of a like a less sweet mini chocolate babka. The salt and butter bread was very salty, with large chunks of salt on top, kind of reminiscent of a salty Hawaiian roll. The custard chocolate, which resembled a pain Suisse, had no custard, just chocolate. I would not make a special trip, especially given how challenging parking can be at The Camp, but would definitely stop in if I was going to eat lunch there. read more

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Located in the CAMP and no issues with parking or wait on a Friday morning. However, a little after we arrived around 11am, the salt & butter bread was sold out. That salt & butter bread though---so good! It had the right amount of crisp on the outside, softness in the inside, and saltiness. Mini croissants were also good as well. Sea salt matcha latte was okay. The inside decor is super cute and had very good vibes. Nice place to meet with friends for a chat. Would definitely recommend!! read more

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Just tried the 1954 shokupan that ALWAYS sells out before I get there and it is so fluffy and yummy, even when toasted. And it's only $5! Service and quality has still been amazing and I've been going consistently for weeks now! LOVE this place! read more

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The cute Japanese pastry shop was very clean with cute decor. The service was good. You wait for their server to pick up the pastry for you so there is no cross contamination. The line moved quickly. Their popular mini croissant are coated with lightly sweetener syrup. Good with coffee or matcha. The price for their pastry isn't expensive at all. Its about $3 and up. I dont eat pastry much but I will try out their other delicious looking bread next time. Its a 4.7 out of 5. read more

1954 Egashira - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First Day Visit To 1954 Egashira!! Japanese Bakery Located At The Camp, Costa Mesa!! Specializes In Light, Fluffy, Small Batch Breads, Pastries, Coffee & Matcha Drinks!! Cozy Relaxing Vibe & Ambiance!! Ordered The Salt Butter Roll Paired With A Banana Cream Matcha!! The Bread Taste Good, Buttery & Soft Inside!! Good Creamy Matcha Drink & Not Too Sweet!! Busy Place, Line & Service Was Helpful & Efficient!! Will Return Again, When Visiting The Camp!! ThankU read more

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Did I finally find a really good salt bread?? I get why when they first open it was limited amount per person Wow the salt bread was delicious! They have milk bread and they sell it by half loaf too! I couldn't resist a curry Frank! Really wanted a melon pan and they had their own version of it. It was pretty sweet so maybe I'll try the one without cream next time This shop is super cute and simple and smells so so good! Really enjoyed what I tried and definitely will be coming back! Loved their salt bread, curry Frank and melon pan that had cream in it. read more

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1954 Egashira is a cute bakery at The CAMP in Costa Mesa that specializes in unique baked goods. Their most popular item is the Salt & Butter Croissant, and it usually sells out, so they limited it to just 2 per person. I went on a weekday so there was just a small line inside the store. * Salt & Butter Croissant 5/5 - This was delicious and worth being their top seller. The bread was soft, spongey, buttery, and slightly salty with a light sweetness to it. * Almond Fromage 3/5 - This was more like a cream cheese bun with almonds sprinkled on top. The filling was semi solid, not creamy. The volcano shape was cute, but the taste was just okay. * Curry Frank 5/5 - This was a unique bread with a very yummy curry flavor that actually went well with the hot dog. * Matcha Stick 4/5 - Nice sweet matcha cream treat. The bread was denser than I would like. read more

1954 Egashira - Matcha Stick 4/5 (top). Curry Frank 5/5 (left). Salt & Butter Croissant 5/5 (middle right). Almond Fromage 3/5 (bottom right). - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The ambiance is so aesthetically pleasing and cute! There are some places to sit and enjoy your coffee, matcha, and pastries but not a ton of spots. There's a little tiny patio area. I think it will be a hit or miss depending on what day or time you're there if you can find a spot to sit and enjoy. There's cool photos and decor to muse over. It was my first time there, and the worker was so nice to give me his recommendations. There wasn't a big line at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. All the breads were available. I went with the worker's recs and got 2 salt and butter breads (worth the hype), a melon pan (pretty plain and won't get again), chocolate stick (get it if you love chocolate cookie-like bread), 1954 custard cream (soooo pillowy soft and quality cream filling!), a peperoncino (thin crust cracker-like bacon thing, won't get again). He likes the coffee and said the banana cream matcha was on the sweeter side. I only bought breads on this run. I highly recommend! I can taste the quality! I also bought the half-size shokupan, and that was delicious just eating a slice plain by itself. It would be great as a pbj, grilled cheese, or French toast, etc. read more

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I love this bakery. They make the absolute BEST salt bread. The first time I came here and tried the salt bread, it was fresh out of the oven. The bottom was crispy, butter was melty, and the salt on top of the bread brought everything together. It is my favorite baked good ever. They also make a really good banana matcha latte. They use real bananas in the drink and makes the flavor very good. Service is nice and quick. They are dog-friendly too with lots of places to sit and walk outside. read more

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Finally had the chance to visit this viral new Japanese bakery at The Camp. I came on a Friday at 10:30am and there was a semi-long line outside. The inside is industrial but cute with a seating area that has small tables. It took 30 min. to get to the front and they were out of a lot of things. I ordered a box of Mini Croissants ($10) and a 1954 Sunrise ($4). The 1954 Sunrise is a soft bread with sugary butter cream inside. The bread was a little dry but the cream helped and wasn't too sweet. I thought the croissants would be plain but they were sweet and tasted like a palmier cookie. The things I tried were pretty good but I wouldn't wait in line for them again. I would like to try their salt & butter bread and shokupan next time since those seem to be their popular items. If you want first pick at everything, try to come early when they open and on a weekday. But they seem to be constantly baking and replenishing so you could also try your luck later. read more

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The salted bread was absolutely delicious! We loved it so much that we bought more on our way back. Since the bakery is very popular, many items were already sold out by the time we arrived, even though they were constantly baking fresh bread. There are a few seating areas inside, so it's a great idea to enjoy your bread while it's still warm and wait for the next batch of freshly baked bread to come out. read more

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This place was very hyped up and I assumed it would have mouth watering, super soft bread. This bakery is located in the CAMP and parking is DIFFICULT!! Especially on the weekends, can't imagine getting parking when you just arrive. You'd have to fight for it. 1954 Egashira is a cute little bakery, facing the parking lot. When we walked in, every seat was taken with numerous people eating bread. There were several baskets with the sign "sold out" placed on top, which was fine. We bought their salt and butter bread, custard, chocolate & custard, and a chocolate chip bread. We stepped outside to do a taste test of every piece. The salty bread was decent but just salt and butter. I didn't understand what the hype was with that but the texture was nice. Their custard bread was dry but the custard was wasn't overly sweet, which was good. I wasn't a fan of any of their chocolate breads. Overall, I think this place is overhyped. I know it's still new and they're working out how to function the bakery with such a big demand. Yet, I wasn't a fan of what they had to offer. I like my bread moist and soft, and I didn't get that here. I'd come to try it again on a weekday and not the weekend. read more

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This excellent Japanese bakery is located in The Camp and sells some delicious bread treats that rival those I've had in Japan. They actually originated in Japan and still have 3 locations there; the original bakery started operation in 1954 (hence their name). I learned this from historical photos and stories on the walls. We came in the late afternoon on a weekday. The Camp is always challenging in finding a parking spot but we had good parking karma that day and grabbed a close one. As it was an hour before closing, the bakery was quiet with no line. They have several seating options inside and a small patio. After our order we sat indoors and enjoyed our selections. We ordered a custard cream bun, a salt bread, and a chocolate stick. Additionally, I had a hot latte. The custard cream bun, so fresh, soft, and filled with a luscious custard, was definitely my favorite. This one perfectly equaled what I would get at the best bakeries I visited in Japan. The salty butter bread, which they are known for, was also pillowy soft with a smattering of sea salt on top that made it very savory, was also great. The chocolate stick had some yummy chocolate chips and was very good but slightly dry (not unexpected since it was near closing time). Still, it delighted my chocolate senses. The latte was fine, nothing special, but the perfect accompaniment to the breads. The baker came out and gave us free samples of their mini croissants, which were fantastic. You can't go wrong if you purchase those. I definitely want to return to try other items, some of which were out of stock due to our late arrival. And to get more of those custard cream buns! read more

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New bakery. We grabbed a box with different varieties. Got in line at 8:45 and the line is constant. Bread freshly brought out at this time. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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I came around 12:15pm on a Tuesday and there were only 5 people in line ahead of me which wasn't bad. They are constantly baking new bread so although some items were sold out, a lot was still available and coming out fresh. Let me start by saying that when I travel to Japan my breakfast literally every day is going to a Japanese bakery and buying Japanese breads. So I am very familiar with and like Japanese breads but these just didn't do it for me since I found them less flavorful and less soft than I had hoped for. I bought 4 breads and only finished eating 1 of them because the others, I decided, weren't worth the calories, so I just threw them away unfinished. The best bread (5 stars for sure! and the only one I ate in its entirety) is their signature 'Salt & Butter Bread' which is $2.95 but you are limited to only buying one because they are so popular (and justly so they are DELICIOUS!) The bread is pillowy soft and fluffy and the perfect blend of butter with salt on top = amazing! What some people did who came together (like a couple) was to buy their bread separately so they could that way each buy one and get 2 of the Salt & Butter Bread. The Kurumi bread (sweet walnut and peanut bun topped with a cookie crust) was okay. I wasn't sure what the cookie cruse was supposed to be because the top of the bread was dry and didn't taste like a cookie although the overall bread was sweet. I wasn't a fan of the chocolate chip bread either because it wasn't soft and the chocolate chips were baked so much that they were powdery/dry when you bit into them and the overall bread didn't have enough chocolate flavor. My least favorite bread was the Butter Sandwich bread because I was hoping for something savory but there was so much sugar (especially in the bottom of the bread like the sugar sunk to the bottom of the loaf during baking) that when I bit into the bread it literally crunched as I was crunching on the sugar crystals. Overall, I'd give 5 stars for the Salt & Butter Bread and 2 stars for everything else. read more

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Cute bakery with decent bread and friendly service. This place is located inside the camp parking can be tricky but there is valet for $8. We came here around 4 Pm about 60% of the bread was sold out. Interior is Japanese style bakery with cute decor. We got the shop shio pan and the walnut bread. Salt bread-soft but the salt was too course but loved how fluffy it was Walnut bread-bit bland it was more like a melon pan Overall I like Okayama kobo better but would like to visit another time try more of there breads. read more

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I've never been to The Camp before, but really happy to have stopped by and try this bakery! I think there are great options between savory and sweet. We ended up trying the salt bread, cream bun, and mini croissants. My favorite was definitely the mini croissants, but that's probably because I have a sweet tooth haha. All of the bakery items came out really fresh and warm! Cream bun was actually a bit hot so we had to wait for it to cool a bit. Service was good and I really liked their spot. They had some inside seating, and the smell was just amazinggg. Their outside patio had a cute little grass patch to hang out around. Would come back! read more

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The bakery itself is such a cute spot. The decor and seating area is super nice! Staff is also friendly- my friend and I were offered to try a mini croissant, and it was delicious! For the breads, I got the mentai France and the matcha stick. The mentai France was basically a baguette with mayo and mentaiko. It was decent and filling, but nothing super amazing. As for the matcha stick, I felt as though there wasn't a very prominent matcha flavor. It was also quite sweet. My friend got the same items, as well as the mini croissants, salt and butter bread, and panini. She said the panini was her favorite out of the breads she bought! Overall, a decent experience. I would definitely try something else next time I stop by. Parking in The Camp is such a hassle though! They definitely need more parking space. read more

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New bakery that took over the Blackmarket location at The Camp. They have more savory options later in the day but the line was already at the door by 9am. Some indoor and outdoor seating. Shokupan: soft and fluffy milk bread. Honestly, wasn't different compared to most milk breads I've had but their matcha bread was interesting. Similar to Shokupan but green with some macadamia nuts. Melon pan: crispy on top and slightly sweet, fluffy inside. Pretty standard. They have a cream filled version too. Bacon pesto panini: pretty tasty but exactly what you expect. Custard bun: fluffy bun with sweet yellow custard. Butter bread/sandwich: fluffy buttery brioche with a sweet buttermilk in-between. Definitely recommend toasting it a little bit. Kurumi: fluffy bread with some walnuts inside. Like a lightly sweetened fluffy scone. Salt bread: definitely their best but more pillowy than other stores. No crunchy bottom but super soft with real sea salt. Matcha banana cream: don't let the light color fool you. The matcha was a good amount of strong. Banana cream was lightly sweet and not artificial. Tasted like real banana. Drip coffee: my brother said it tastes like regular coffee. Definitely recommend coming in early as I wouldn't want to wait in a long line at peak times and deal with parking. Parking lot was half full at 9am! read more

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delicious breads! make sure to come early if you want your selection, the line starts usually 10-15 mins before opening. i tried a few breads but the one that stood out was the milk bread, it has a nice creamy filling with sugar! the sunrise bread was alright in my opinion and the mentai baguette was delicious ( although very hard but that's the style ;) ) salt bread is filled with butter and so light and fluffy. the loaf bread is also bouncy and fresh, those sold out so quickly! inside is homey and they have a few places to sit, there's also a lot of places around the camp to explore and eat your bread at! read more

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Noon on a weekday and they were busy. It must be a busy area for locals to visit on their lunch break. There was a limit of one per person for the salt and butter bun. It was okay, nothing too special. It wasn't as moist as I was hoping. The chocolate roll was dry and more crunchy than expected. Overall, the food was disappointing and the reviews saying this place is overhyped is accurate. Parking is always tough for that area. read more

1954 Egashira Bakery replaced The Blackmarket Bakery at The Camp. The interior is cool industrial vibe. It's very open with a small area to sit. They are in their soft opening phase, which probably explains why they sold out on a lot of stuff when I arrived at noon on Saturday. I was still able to purchase items that they recommended, Salt & Butter ($2.95), Sunrise Melon Pan ($3.25), Chocolate Stick ($3.85), and Butter Sandwich ($3.50). They were all so dry and hard at room temperature. I heated it up at home and while it softened up a bit, their breads are dry overall. It definitely does not give me Japanese style bread vibes at all. I also think they need to offer more savory items. Service was fine, everyone was nice and friendly. I just don't know if I'll be back since getting parking here at the camp is a nightmare and unless they do a complete revamp of their bread recipe, it's not for me. read more

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1954 Egashira is a new bakery establishment that recently opened in The CAMP plaza and boy is this place hyped! Upon entering, line was already out the door and most of the seats were occupied. The cashier told me that lines wrap around the building before 8am but that's a good for business! Despite the line being long, there's a really nice atmosphere to the place. Interior design and props give it a nice bakery touch. Some of the props seem to show some of their history too, like that Casio calculator! Ok let's get to the pastries! FOOD Mini Croissants Ok. This one is honestly my favorite, I never knew how much I enjoyed croissants but these little guys gave a whole new meaning to Croissant! These bite-sized pastries deliver the perfect balance of flaky crunch and flavor! Each box contain 10 and I don't think it's enough so you might want to get 2 boxes hahah HIGHLY recommend!! Salt & Butter Bread This seems to be the popular one as you are limited to 1 per customer. Such a simple pastry yet it feels there's so much that's put through it, as if you can get a glimpse of Egashira's journey. Definitely pairs well with coffee! Get yourself one these pastries (If it's available!) Apple Pie These were deflightful. As someone that's finally appreciating Apple Pie in itself, I think this is one of the best ones I've had yet! I don't think it's one of the crowd favorites but I feel like it should be. If you're an Apple Pie fanatic, you should absolutely get yourself a slice! Mentai France This was different for me. And a good different! The house-made mentaiko sauce really put a new taste on these baguette's and I'm not too crazy about baguettes haha but I would grab a couple of these pastries if you want to experience something different! Heard about 1954 Egashira by word of mouth, through social media and decided to take a visit. A lot of the pastries were nearly out as they're made in batches and whatever is out on display is what they have for the moment. So if you have time to kill or want to hang out, you can take a seat and relax, enjoy their drinks and pastries and see what they pull out of the ovens! As this bakery is located in the CAMP, I would recommend planning ahead before visiting. It gets pretty crowded near the noon and late afternoon with the many shops and food places in the surrounding area. But if you don't mind, it's worth the wait to try out Egashira! Appreciate the delicious pastries, we'll be visiting again real soon! read more

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Japanese bakeries are usually known for incredibly soft, light, and flavorful breads, so I came in with high expectations. It was nice to see that many of the breads were baked fresh on-site, and everything looked very inviting behind the display. Unfortunately, the taste didn't quite match the presentation. We sampled several different breads, along with a mini croissant tasting pack, and while everything was fresh, nothing really stood out. The breads were just average and lacked the pillowy texture and rich flavor that make Japanese bakeries so special. Even the mini croissants, which looked promising, were only so-so. The service was friendly and welcoming, which made for a pleasant visit. Seating is available, but it's quite limited, so it may be better suited for a quick stop rather than staying to enjoy your food. Overall, it's a decent bakery if you're nearby and looking for freshly baked bread, but if you're expecting the exceptional quality often associated with Japanese bakeries, this one may leave you wanting more. read more

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I was super excited to try out this new bakery that had recently soft opened at the Camp in Costa Mesa. I would give the overall pastries 3.5/5. My favorites were the custard pan and mini croissants. I had forgotten the name of the panini sandwich pastry I had gotten, but I liked that one as well. The chocolate stick was also alright. However, I was really excited to try to the salt bread, but it was way too salty in my opinion, and I wasn't able to enjoy the mixture of salt and butter that well. The banana creme matcha was also okay. I would recommend that the employees try to release the drinks in numerical order in which they were ordered. They had mixed up my drink with another person behind me (we ordered the same thing but called his number first). This also happened to the customers in front of me. I waited in line for about 20 ish minutes, and my friend and I were lucky to get an order of salt bread each since it's limited 1 per person and you can't order ahead of time, which is another downside for those waiting in line and don't have a chance to order one once they get to the front. read more

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I've been seeing so much about this bakery everywhere and I've been meaning to check it out! My friend and I visited on a Saturday morning - we arrived at opening at 9am and waited about an hour before we were able to place our orders. By the time we were leaving, most shokupans were sold out so definitely recommend coming early! I got a regular iced latte, matcha stick, sunrise, panini, kurumi, and a shokupan loaf. The latte was perfect and just what I needed - strong and not milky. I really liked the price points of the drinks, it was refreshing with the current market of $7 lattes. The pastries weren't too life changing and out of all of the pastries, I think I enjoyed the kurumi the most (with walnuts). Shokupan loaf was definitely the star of the show, the bread is so soft and pillowy, I loved it so much! Overall, I'm glad I visited, but I wouldn't say that the pastries are worth an hour long wait. I think the shokupan is worth the visit once the opening rush dies down. I would definitely visit again to get the loaf and to grab a latte! read more

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I came here on a Saturday around 12:30 pm. Poor choice on my part since I don't like going out on weekends. Parking is horrendous at the camp but I got lucky with a spot so I decided to stop by. There was a LONG line. I think I waited 30 minutes +. Overall, just not worth it. I know they're in soft opening phase, but they just weren't efficient and everything was sold out. The items I got were good but not worth the parking and wait in my opinion. I got the panini $4.50, peperoncino $3.50, and kurumi $3.30. I liked both the panini and peperoncino, but the kurumi was dry and not very peanut-y. I took a picture of everything in the bakery at the time. I couldn't even get the salt and butter bread because they were out by the time I got to the front? And they said it would be another 15/20 minutes. Panini was good but pricey for half a sandwich. I surprisingly did enjoy the peperoncino because it was very crispy, but it was completely cold in comparison to the panini that just came out. I don't know if they could heat it, but I wasn't offered that option which leads me to service. The workers were nice but nothing special. I'm sure they were very busy, but overall the efficiency just needs work... Ambiance is casual. It was very crowded and busy on a Saturday afternoon. I would definitely plan to visit on weekday in the future. It would be a nice vibe to hangout in if it wasn't so crazy busy. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating but not that much room. Overall, the bread was good but not worth the wait. I will probably try to visit in the future on a weekday when they've been open for awhile and the hype has died down. read more

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...soft opening... only ONE salty butter bread per person, but since I was only 8 min away and I seem to always be standing "in line"... here I am at THE CAMP $38 later... Because Nate said so!! #1954Egashira Wait. That slice of "apple pie" was $10.50??? .... I don't even like apple pie!! ‍ The best item in my box was the Marcha bar. It was delicious! NOT a fan of the salty butter bread, but I'm not a fan of salty or sour, so I shouldn't be judging this... read more

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I'd seen a lot about this place on Instagram and the lines made me curious. I'm also a sucker for good Japanese bread. Shokupan: 7/10. Super duper soft. Just not much flavor. It's $5 for half a loaf of shokupan and I think it's a decent amount of bread. I tried some of the buns and pastries but don't remember what they were. I just remember some of them were kind of dry. One thing was surprisingly moist though I don't remember which one. Overall, I think Brio Brio is way better but I respect what the owner was trying to do here. The staff members here are nice. One of them raved about the marble bread which I woud have gotten if I liked chocolate. My friends said it was good read more

1954 Egashira - Shokupan half loaf - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been seeing this bakery all over Instagram for months, and since I finally had to run some errands in the area, I decided to pop in. I expected a massive line, but it was surprisingly quiet. My immediate thought was, "Uh oh, did Instagram trick me again?"--especially since that's happened to me a few times before.When I walked in, they handed me a bite-sized croissant to sample. It looked cute, so I popped it right into my mouth. Maybe it was just too small to get the proper flavor, but instead of that airy, flaky crunch you want from a croissant, it felt dense, like a thick piece of pastry that had been squished together. Plus, the sugar coating on top was way too sweet. After that sample, I honestly debated just walking right out because I was so disappointed.But since I was already inside, I figured I should pick at least one thing, so I grabbed a curry bread. I will say, the prices overall were very reasonable--especially with inflation these days, the price point for their pastries is excellent.I took the curry bread back to my car, expecting absolutely nothing, and took a bite. Wow... it was actually so good! I started laughing because that free sample almost ruined it for me, yet the actual bread I bought was phenomenal. I immediately regretted not buying more varieties to try! The inside had a big piece of sausage nestled in a rich curry filling, and the pastry dough surrounding it was thin, beautifully chewy, and incredibly soft.This bakery completely won me back with just that one curry bread--even if there wasn't a line and the sample was a flop! If you haven't been yet, you should definitely check it out. They have a lot of unique pastries you won't find at standard bakeries, so it'll be fun to go back and try them all one by one. read more

1954 Egashira - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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That salt and butter on first bite is delicious! Everything else I tried afterwards has the same lightness and texture as well. Both the sweet and savory breads are perfectly balanced in flavor without being overpowering. The pastries are about the right size to have a few before taking any leftovers to go. The bakery is beautifully decorated and will definitely remind you that you're at 1954. It does have its charm. I enjoyed the atmosphere, and every bread tried was excellent. read more

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The bread here is SOOO delicious! Located in the camp so parking can be a nightmare. We came on a weekday around noon and it was pretty full so we had to circle around to find a spot. we ordered the butter salt bread which was SOO soft and fluffy with the perfect blend of savory and sweet. They also gave out samples of mini croissants which was nice and crispy and delicious as well so we ordered that too! Come early because even on a Tuesday around 1:30pm, many of their breads were sold out. read more

1954 Egashira - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California