Baked Banhs have some of the best canelés in town, and sadly, they are closing on June 27th! We are…read moreso sad we didn't get to come visit until quite recently. :( We parked in the nearby parking lot on 4th street. Usually parking here isn't too bad if you're staying for less than an hour and easy to walk over to the dessert shop. Baked Banhs is located in the 4th street food market, one of the first shops you'll see if you're coming from the parking lot. Note the hours before you come (for instance, they're closed on Sundays and Mondays). And note that they seem to usually sell out of certain items by the days end. We've tried a number of different items here now including four of their canelés and their basque cheesecake. The cheesecake was solid. But we really loved their canelés. They are soft/moist on the inside with a nice crunch. And the different flavors really come through. Our favorite is the black sesame - not only is there black sesame peppered on the top but also in the center with a nice black sesame cream. It's so good and delicious. Four canelés cost $16 and thought they were well worth the price. Again, it's so sad to hear that Baked Banhs is closing soon so if you're a fan of canelés or other desserts, recommended to come sooner than later to try this out! We really hope they reopen again elsewhere or do a lot of pop-ups soon.

Perhaps one of my new fave dessert shops. It's a bummer it's so far from me, but I'm glad to have…read morediscovered it. I got the ube tiramisu and a few cookies. My goodness were they amazing! I had to stop myself from inhaling the delicious sweet treats. This is a micro bakery located inside a foodhall. Do yourself a favor and check this place out next time you're in OC. I know I'll sure be back!

I want to thank the owner, Karlo, for reaching out to me to make things right. He explained that my…read morewatery matcha may have been due to the oat milk not being shaken properly before it was poured, which can result in a lack of the "oat milk" flavor. He was genuinely apologetic about my experience and went above and beyond to give me a chance to have a better one. He even let me try a variety of their pastries! This gesture was unbelievably kind and I appreciate his transparency with me. Thank you, Karlo! I'll definitely be back to give your matcha another shot.

You were born and bred for this. I eat corn and bread in this. Check it out. It's a pretty…read moreunassuming, but poppin' bakery in Santa Ana. It's located in this pretty rad hangar-style building that's reminiscent of the big blimp hangars in Tustin! Come check it out with us! It gets crazy here, but the good thing is that they're always busy baking so you can get some delicious bread from open to close! Now, they're known for this blue corn masa sourdough that I've been told is absolutely divine. We bought a loaf, but it was for friends. They have assured us that it is indeed divine. Anyways, onto the stuff we actually ate! Wish we could try it all, but they had some stellar selections today, so we opted to get a variety to share! First, it was our first stop of the day, so you KNOW I had to get some coffee. I got something seasonal, a coconut coldbrew! Lovely and refreshing! We got too many things to even describe, but among them you'll find a cornbread cookie, a soy scallion gochujang rolled croissant, a lemon blueberry almond scone, and pain au chocolat. You can really go crazy, and we definitely overordered, but it was so worth it. For the croissant-dough-based stuff, you get some crazy good lamination, followed by a great ratio of bread to filling. Of course, these are best enjoyed hot off the tray, but I took home the chocolate croissant, and air-frying it made it absolutely delicious too! Also, I got a focaccia togo, and made some sandwiches with it later that weekend, and I gotta say, wowzers! If it were closer to me, I think I'd be here at least once a week! Instead of boring pastries, wouldn't you like something fun instead? Go ahead and save this video about 6100 bread!

I ordered this durian cake for our anniversary, and wow... it's easily the best cake I've ever had…read more If you love real durian, you'll love this cake. The cream is super smooth and filled with actual durian pulp--no artificial flavor at all. The sponge is so light and fluffy that it almost melts in your mouth, and it pairs perfectly with the rich, fruity durian cream. I already love fresh durian and durian ice cream, but this was my first time trying a durian cake, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The 6-inch cake was $68, so it's definitely a treat, but I'd happily buy it again. Just make sure to order a few days ahead. The service was amazing too. Since it was our anniversary, they added a cute "Happy Anniversary" sign to the cake at no extra charge. When we picked it up, they even reminded us to head straight home because the summer heat could affect the cake. You can tell they genuinely care about the quality of their cakes and want customers to enjoy them at their best. Definitely coming back to try more flavors!

Very cute and small local bakery. Plenty of parking and no wait on a Sunday. No seating inside but…read morea few tables outside. I got a few cake slices for my brother since he doesn't eat a full cake and they were very fluffy and moist. Not too sweet and very easy on the stomach. The staff was very nice and welcoming. There was a good variety of croissants, cookies, cakes and puddings.

10/10 Bangkok Thai Tea Frappe - This ish is BUSSIN. I wanted a frappe, so that's exactly what I…read moregot. I did ask for an extra thick consistency and requested more ice and blended longer, so the ice actually blends right. I knowww I'm picky but I cannot stand ordering frappes and they come out thin and sad. I need that consistency thick af. They absolutely nailed it. It's honestly the best Thai tea drink I've ever had. I cannot wait to come back and try their frappe with Oreos next time. Cost - $7.95 before taxes.

I saw Eastern Tales Thai Tea on Instagram and had to check it out since Thai tea is always my go-to…read moreflavor at boba shops. The place itself is really cute, with bar seating and cozy wooden tables. We tried a few things: the Thai Tea & Cookie Flight, Taro Mochi Cookie, Panda Cookie, Thai Breeze, and the Biscoff Coffee Frap. The Thai Tea & Cookie Flight was really fun and unique. The pairings were: -Pocket Thai Tea + Thai ice cream -Lemon Thai Tea + Matcha brownie -Thai Breeze + Chocolate brownie -Bangkok Thai Tea + Thai brownie I never realized there were different types of Thai tea before this visit! They had Phuket Thai Tea and Bangkok Thai Tea, and they actually tasted very different. The Phuket Thai Tea was rich with a strong tea flavor, almost coffee-like. The Bangkok Thai Tea was smoother and milkier, which felt more like the classic Thai tea. My top pick was definitely the Phuket Thai Tea because I loved the bold tea flavor!!! The cookies were super fresh, soft, and chewy, and the drinks like the Lemon Thai Tea and Thai Breeze were really refreshing. The staff were very friendly and the service was quick!

Good service; I ordered mango pomelo sago hong kong milk pudding, it was not too sweet! Ambiance is…read moresuper cute, we can also buy blind boxes here.

Came back for their avocado tofu drink after hearing of the bogo! It's probably our favorite drink…read morehere after trying it first a few months ago. Also very cut cup!

Cream Pan never fails to deliver! Not only when it comes to fresh, delicious bakery items but also…read morefor savory meals at reasonable prices. The portions across the board are generous, high-quality, and worth every penny.  As you can see from my previous review, their chicken katsu is one of my faves. It is crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside. It's a generous portion with plenty of Japanese curry sauce, and I love the pickled red ginger. There is a kiosk available from 9:30 to 5 pm, where you can now order and pay for their katsu items. I believe the Chicken Katsu Curry was around $17.99. You need to show the receipt when they call your name. I also picked up a couple of sandwiches. The Tuna Butter Roll hits the spot for a quick, comforting lunch. It is packed with creamy tuna, cucumber, and tomato slices--at just around $3.50, it's an incredible value. The Sandwich Box assortment (egg, ham, turkey, tuna) gives you a little bit of everything, making it perfect for a satisfying light lunch on the go. If you're looking for hearty portions at reasonable prices, Cream Pan continues to hit the mark every single time.

Cream Pan is a solid staple. I haven't tried most of their items, but have tried a few…read more Strawberry croissants: 7.5/10. What Cream Pan is known for, to the point where people call this a cream pan. Solid and I prefer their pastry cream over the whipped cream that a lot of places use. You can easily buy as a set. The more you buy, the larger the discount. It feels like it's gone through shrinkflation though. Also not as good as it used to be. Adzuki cream: 10/10. The hidden star of the place. Absolutely phenomenal. Great flavor. The whipped cream is slightly too sweet but amazing otherwise. Love the red bean in here. There's a good mix of textures. Feels light thanks to the cream. Cream puff: 6/10. Was disappointed by this to be honest. Other pastries I've tried like the one in the photo are just okay. Nothing stand out. Customer service isn't great. Someone cut in front of me and they didn't care. Free parking and plenty of it since it's a large plaza.

Food: Wow the Biscoff ice cream here is so creamy with real Biscoff pieces!! The pistachio was also…read morereally good with pistachio bits. The scoops are really generous. Please cool off here on a hot day! Service: The lady serving us was so warm and attentive. She let us sample all their best sellers and asked my friend how his drink was. Ambiance: This cafe was so cute with a beautiful pattern on the walls, light fixtures, and a tucked away seating area upstairs. For parking, we found free parking behind the left of the cafe. Please park there as street parking is a little hard to find. Hope you try this place when hanging out or studying with friends!!

I got mixed feelings about this spot. Being middle eastern…read moreit's hard to give 5 out of 5 The best part was the ice cream and coffee. The knafeh didn't hit like OG knafeh I wish I tried the baklava instead of the chocolate sweet The basbooza was decent. Vibe is chill Place is super clean Not sure I'll be back. But my sister loves this place and she comes often.

Very delicious durian sticky rice (5/5)! Come order here if you're a fan of durian. Each dessert…read morecomes with a durian custard that is strong in the durian flavor with the right amount of sweetness mixed into the egg-like custard. The sticky rice was warm and soft and the salty coconut cream on top of the durian custard complimented it so well to balance out the sweetness! They do a buy 3 get one free deal and it's absolutely worth it to stock up! I love how it comes in separate containers so you can buy in bulk and save for later. It was about $5.50 for one and the portions were well worth the price. They do their business out of their house but have signs pointing to where to pick up which was nice. Tip: You have to order in advance online and they quickly text you your order submission after and what time to come pick it up. Super quick and easy. Loved the fast communication.

Delicious dessert with the perfect sweetness. Reminder that this is a pickup from home so you…read moreshould check ahead of time! The flavors were perfect and not overly sweet. Would definitely get it again. Each of them were about $6.50. Parking: easy

This is my go-to bingsu spot. All of the bingsu offerings here are amazing and their waffles are…read moresuper underrated. Orders can be submitted via self-serve kiosk or upfront with the staff. There is a decent amount of seating for your group and the whole place is kept very clean. Love this place very much

A popular spot serving up various bingsoo flavors that definitely hit the spot on a hot day…read more We ordered a large Black Sesame ($14.25) which came with sliced almonds, red bean, and little mochi pieces. The black sesame shaved snow was creamy with a very subtle black sesame flavor. I was actually hoping it would have packed more of a punch, but it was still tasty and I like how they swirled the red bean throughout the bingsoo as opposed to only scooping it on the top. I liked the addition of the mochi pieces and only wish they weren't so hard in texture. The large is perfect for sharing and definitely seems like a better value for your money in terms of portion size compared to the small size. Would definitely want to try more flavors if I found myself back around the area.

Cauldron is amazing!…read more Used to enjoy the San Diego location frequently but they went out of business a few years ago. Was in the area this evening after a kids event and grabbed some Cauldron. Still fantastic! Made fresh, super creamy and delicious! My wife got the Puffle with Milk & Cereal flavor, enjoyed it a ton. Kids and I all got mint chocolate chip, VERY creamy with big chunks of chocolate. Wish we had one closer to home! Highly recommend.

From the ads and pictures everything seemed cool. The way they make ice cream is unique and I'll…read moregive it that. So let's get to it. We ordered three things; mint chocolate chip, rose, and milk and cereal. All with a bubble waffle cone. The service was disappointing, the guy who worked there seemed like he didn't care and it was just another job. No life to him and was just rude about asking the code for the bathroom. The mint and chip is basic. Nothing too much about it. My kids like it, so I got it. Average 3/5. The rose ice cream tasted like a rose, it was pretty good and very floral. The disappointing part is I was hoping the ice cream would be shaped like a rose as depicted on the picture. Nope, just a scoop and left it as is. 5/5 for taste and 0/5 for presentation. The milk and cereal one was actually pretty good. Especially with Frosted Flakes in it. It literally taste like cereal. 5/5. I would give it a higher star if the service complimented it and th presentation of the rose ice cream did.