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    Auntie Anne's

    2.8 (129 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Shawn S.

    Nice place for a savory or sweet snack to nibble on while walking around the Spectrum Center. The pretzel mini dogs were hot and fresh, and the original pretzel was decent. They have different styles of pretzels and mini pretzels, as well as lots of drink options. Staff are very friendly and the interior is clean.

    Redeem reward for free pretzel in app
    Diane L.

    Today 4/26 is National Pretzel Day and you get a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel when redeeming it in the app. I prefer the original pretzel with salt and a little bit of mustard. When you go at the right time and get a fresh batch, it is so good. They are soft, warm, buttery but with a subtle crunch. I crave them every time I go shopping at places that have a location. At the Spectrum, Auntie Anne's is by the Giant Wheel across from Tilly's and Cotton On. Hours of operation are daily from 10 AM to 9 PM, except Friday and Saturday until 10 PM.

    Benedict C.

    Friday July 3rd 2026 at 12:45 the cashier was extremely rude to customers and had an attitude. Maybe she's having an off day but someone should put her on check real quick.

    Burnt pretzels!
    Disgusted C.

    I love Auntie Anne's and never had a bag of mini pretzel that I didn't like until today.. As can been seen in the picture, the pretzels is burnt, tasted dry and hard. Very disappointing. No I'm pissed. How can they sell this? Don't they have a timer on how long to bake?

    OREO Topped Nuggets
    Frankie H.

    I stopped by Auntie Anne's on my way home from lunch and decided to try their Oreo Topped Nuggets for the first time. I didn't expect them to taste as good as they did, but they were nice and warm and the taste of the Oreos with the cream sauce mixed on top of warm pretzel bites, was the perfect way to finish off lunch with a great DESSERT TREAT!

    Got my free Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel to go!
    Tiffany C.

    I came for National Pretzel Day, and got the Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel for free with in-app coupon. The pretzel was warm, soft and chewy with just the right amount of cinnamon sugar. Absolutely delicious! The only negative was the wait but didn't want to take off a star bc it just tasted so good and it was free! I arrived at 5pm and the line didn't seem very long, but I still waited 30 minutes in a very slow moving line.

    4/26/23 National Pretzel Day fiasco
    Elle K.

    4/26/23 - National Pretzel Day. A disastrous experience at the Irvine Spectrum location. Not adequately staffed and no communication to those on the line. There were probably 40-50 people on the line. I went inside to ask will they have enough, and they said they only had 2 left and were not going to make any more. Shouldn't someone have come out half an hour prior to say the supply is gone? A poor customer experience. Only 3 staff. All looked unhappy and unfriendly. 1st and last time at this location.

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    Kelly C.

    I'm not sure why Auntie Anne's only has 3 stars because they make really yummy pretzels. The closest parking are either where the Bristol Farms or by Sephora. There's always a line here, so they must be more than 3 stars. The pretzels are soft. Once you have a bit, you'll want more. I like sweets, so my favorites are the sweet almond and the cinnamon sugar. They make the pretzels super soft and buttery tasting. Happy Pretzeling!

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    Shaw K.

    Stopped by this location at the Irvine Spectrum the other night to try the new confetti nuggets. The store is small but you can't miss it because when you walk by it smells delicious. They didn't have any made so it was about a ten minute wait which was perfectly fine for fresh bites. The confetti nuggets were actually quite tasty. Perfectly buttery (grab some napkins) and the sprinkles balance out the butter. The bites were fluffy and not overwhelming, some of the ones at the bottom were a little doughy though. Definitely overpriced (about $11)but that's to be expected at this point. I'm glad I tried it but don't see myself clamoring to come back for this particular item.

    Sweet Almond Pretzel
    Tina L.

    Crispy and fresh. Line was somewhat long but service was quick and literally took less than 10 minutes.

    Heinous working conditions

    The level of understaffing here is flat up abusive! One clerk, a mile long line, people with app pick-ups cutting said line, and on top of that possible cross contamination from having ONE PERSON basically being worked to death with no time to change gloves. It felt so disgusting to witness straight up Dickinson style wage slavery that we left without buying a single thing and hope the poor lady on duty either gets some backup or quits for her sanity.

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    If you are not afraid of Carbs' this is a safe place for a not too indulgent snack.

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    12 years ago

    I enjoyed a lot while walking u eat and they are tasty and jalapeño pretzel are awesome

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    Chewie & Mellow

    Chewie & Mellow

    4.6
    (472 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    Really cute dessert spot with a cozy, playful vibe that instantly puts you in a good mood. The…read moreplace is filled with adorable little details and toys, which makes it feel more like a fun hangout than just a dessert shop. We tried the mango sago dessert and the double skin milk with fresh fruit--both were super fresh, not overly sweet, and had that comforting homemade texture. The mango was ripe and fragrant, and the milk pudding was silky and smooth. Drinks were also a nice surprise, especially the creamy ones like avocado milk. Rich but still easy to drink, not heavy or artificial tasting. Service was friendly and patient, even when it got a bit busy. Everything came out quickly and nicely presented. Overall, a great spot if you're craving traditional-style Chinese desserts with a modern, cute twist. Perfect for a casual sweet treat or a chill afternoon stop.

    First time here, went with the pandan mango sticky rice mochi dessert…read more Chewie and Mellow has a small location in this plaza with limited seating. Counter service and kiosk ordering is available. Heard mixed things from friends who come here often (quality can be hit or miss), so keeping expectations in check. But this dessert was solid: pandan jelly, mango, and sticky rice all had a really nice chew to them, and the coconut milk on top kept everything light instead of heavy. Not overly sweet at all, which made it perfect after a meal nearby. Will be back to see if the rest of the menu holds up the same way.

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    Peach Plum Slush
    Peach Plum Slush
    Super refreshing blackberry
    Super refreshing blackberry
    Super refreshing blackberry, Peach Plum Slush, Strawberry hawthorn

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    Super refreshing blackberry, Peach Plum Slush, Strawberry hawthorn
    Duck Donuts

    Duck Donuts

    4.7
    (3.3k reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    Shoutout to Gary and the Duck Donuts team!…read more I usually order Duck Donuts for team meetings on EZ Cater, maybe 3 dozen max at a time with 1-2 coffee buckets. I recently had a very large order and did 45 dozen (540 pieces!!) directly with the store. Gary was very quick to respond and helpful with the flavor reccs/modifications. We did: glazed, french toast, chocolate with chocolate sprinkles, chocolate covered strawberry, strawberry w rainbow sprinkles, and vanilla chocolate swirl. Day of, Gary was on time with the delivery (even with my last minute time change due to another delivery). Everything was accurate, fresh and carefully packaged. Duck donuts was such a hit! My favorite flavor is the French toast. Highly recommend!!

    I was really disappointed with my experience at Duck Donuts. The donuts were soggy, and the icing…read morewasn't even close to the flavor that was advertised. I ordered the coffee cake donut expecting a coffee cake flavor, but it was covered with a white powder and powdered sugar that didn't resemble what was advertised at all. The chocolate donut wasn't any better. It tasted like it was made with cheap, overly sweet ingredients, almost like high-fructose corn syrup. Neither donut tasted good or of high quality. To make matters worse, I ended up with a slightly upset stomach afterward. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, especially considering the price. I won't be coming back.

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    Donut trophy
    Donut trophy
    Seasonal Cotton Candy themed donuts!
    Seasonal Cotton Candy themed donuts!
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    naricha tea & coffee

    naricha tea & coffee

    4.4
    (68 reviews)
    6.5 mi

    Such a cute boba place . I been here when it was bober tea and now they're naricha tea. This place…read moreis cute a lot of areas in this place that you can do photo ops with your friends and family a perfect hang out spot . Their boba is really good and flavorful let alone refreshing perfect for the hot summer. I really love places that have kiosk , makes it easier to order and very convenient you order from the machine and like 5-10mins later your drinks are ready . I will come back because I eat to try their Dubai strawberries and see what the hype is about. All and all this place is pretty good. Spacious and has a very friendly welcoming. Oh and have I mentioned they have a lot of Filipino inspired drinks ! THAT IS 100% AMAZING ! I love that they have Taho on their menu ! Thank you Naricha for making amazing drinks and awesome good vibes

    Decided to try this shop due to a BOGO free offer on the brown sugar brûlée and boba. Drinks were…read morealready ready when we arrived. Parking can get a little tight in the free parking lot, but we didn't have too much trouble on Sunday afternoon. The interior was very cute and pretty with flowers. They also sell mochi donuts -- this looks like a rebrand Bober Tea shop that's known for their "stir fried" boba. The brown sugar boba in our drinks tasted like the super soft and flavorful boba. My husband and I really loved the boba. But at 100% sweet, the drink was wayyy too sweet that we had to dilute it with water. Next time I would get half sweet. It had a very nice black tea flavor that shone through which is unique from other boba shops.

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    Their awesome photo booth
    Their awesome photo booth
    naricha tea & coffee
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    Yu Cake

    Yu Cake

    4.2
    (303 reviews)
    8.8 mi
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    Wow the best cheesecake I've ever had probably! Light and not too sweet. Literally perfect. I dream…read moreabout this cheesecake.. seriously.

    This was our first visit, and unfortunately, it was a bit underwhelming. While the presentation…read morewasn't particularly impressive, that wouldn't have mattered if the food had been great. Sadly, the jasmine tea cheesecake was one of the worst desserts we've had. It tasted so unpleasant that we ended up throwing away what you see in the photo because we simply couldn't take another bite. The checkout experience was also a little unusual. The cashier told us the credit card machine wasn't working, so the only payment options were cash or sending a Zelle payment directly to the owner. There was a small handwritten sticky note with an individual's name and phone number for the Zelle payment, which felt a bit odd. To be fair, there wasn't a large selection available when we visited, so it's possible they have other pastries or desserts that are much better than what we tried. However, based on our experience, the item we purchased was disappointing, and the $12 definitely didn't feel well spent. On the positive side, the décor and overall aesthetic were lovely and were probably the bakery's strongest feature. But as the saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover... and you can't judge a bakery by its ambience either.

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    Inside of the strawberry matcha french mousse cake
    Inside of the strawberry matcha french mousse cake
    Strawberry matcha french mousse cake. Coconut mango french mousse in the back.
    Strawberry matcha french mousse cake. Coconut mango french mousse in the back.
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    Auntie Anne's - pretzels - Updated August 2026

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