It was quite busy and felt a bit awkward waiting in the lobby area(?) lol I would say, it seemed like a very popular place for youngings. Lol We had lovely big cream puffs to go. I wouldn't say their puffs are the best thing ever. But hey, each bite was a fun sweet time, we made a good memory. :-) read more

I love beard papa's. It's my go-to for all desserts I gift friends when I'm in the Irvine area. Their pastries are the perfect amount of puff & cream. What I love most is that they have a mini option when you don't want that big of a bite! Happy to come support & satisfy my beard papa craving. read more

Beard Papa's - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

I went here last Sunday with my boyfriend to try it out since everyone has been posting it all over social media about their cream puffs. The place is super cute and the cream puffs are hugeeee. The price ranges from 3-4$ per puff so it's not too bad, I did want to try their mini ones but they were sold out for the day and I got sad. But I had gotten the cookies abs cream with vanilla filling, s'mores with chocolate filling, chocolate eclair with chocolate filling, and an original with vanilla filling. The total came out to 17$ which wasn't too bad but still a bit expensive because they charge extra cents for whatever filling you want except for vanilla. Overall this place was okay, I would visit again if I was in the area again read more

Came here for the cream puffs but also ended up trying croissant taiyaki with custard filling and a taiyaki with custard and matcha soft serve. Cream puffs- filled upon purchase. Custard is silky and not overly sweet. Outer shell is slightly crispy. Overall the perfect cream puff Croissant taiyaki with custard- croissant is sugar glazed which gives it a nice crunch and burnt sugar flavor. Custard filling is silky and not overly sweet. Dessert comes out warm as the croissant is made fresh Taiyaki cone with custard and matcha- cone is made fresh, slightly crispy and then coated with custard inside before filled with matcha soft serve. Soft serve was strong in matcha flavor and also not overly sweet Cafe has many tables and is very open. Service is always very friendly. Only downside is that they regularly run out of cream puffs so call first if that's what you're coming for read more

Beard Papa's - Custard taiyaki - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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While searching what else was in the shopping Plaza as we were waiting to eat dinner, I noticed they had a Beard Papa! We haven't had Beard Papa cream puffs in so long as most of them our area have shut down. We decided to pick some up after dinner. This location in particular was interesting as they offered so many desserts besides Beard Papa's, like ice cream and Taiyaki. I felt like it was multiple dessert places operating out of 1 store. There was quite a few people in line when we were there but they had a lot of workers and it moved fast and efficient. They had a buy 6 cream puffs (any mix and match) and get 1 regular cream puff for free. The day we went, we opted for strawberry shortcake, strawberry eclair, s'mores and cookies and cream. I'd have to say my favorites are usually the fruity flavored ones. I wish they had more fruity cream choices that day but nonetheless, they were delicious! My favorite had to be the strawberry shortcake. Note: we think they taste better frozen so bring em home, freeze them up and eat them the next day. They taste more like ice cream then. They are pricey but a nice splurge if you don't get them often. Will definitely be back when visiting the Irvine area again. read more

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If you actually want cream inside of your cream puff, good luck. Go to Hamada-ya for that. The cavity of the cream puff here is consistently barely half filled with a giant air bubble inside. I see so many businesses in OC cutting corners, charging more and giving people less. It's really ruining the once great food scene here. It just makes me not want to go out and cook more at home. So yes, they might be saving a few pennies by being stingy with the cream but it's going to alienate their customers eventually and I'm sure that will impact their profits. read more

We came here today to buy 6 Milk tea cream puffs and get 1 original free. Was pretty good. The floor manager & girl cashier are not well versed on how the clover point system works, was misinforming customers this morning. Definitely need to get better training from mgmt so as to not waste customers time waiting to find out how to get rewarded for purchases. read more

Beard Papa's - Half dozen milk tea cream puff - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

strawberry shortcake cream puff: 10/10 we got original filling and it was so heavenly. so creamy but still light and fluffy at the same time. it has the perfect amount of sweetness with a hint of tang from the strawberry read more

Beard Papa's - strawberry shortcake cream puff IG: @parkmunchies - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

First time trying this place and wow it's delicious! Highly recommend the creme brûlée and the honey with vanilla! Cream puffs are magical and really flavorful, If you have an itch for a light dessert this is the place read more

Beard Papa's - Honey & Butter Cream Puff Green Tea Cream Puff Oreo Cookie Crumble Drink Creme Brulee - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Seriously the best evening craving I live two cities over and it's worth the drive and the shop, Mochi, is so cute! Original cream puff with vanilla is a go-to favorite but I love trying all they have to offer, currently they have a seasonal egg nog cream for filling. To be extra indulgent, try the chocolate-dipped cream puff, called "Eclair". They keep the shells cold and the cream inside is smooth and satisfying. Definitely take advantage of their buy 6 get one free deal when choosing to gift, the yellow boxes are adorable (sorry not pictured). Also, they are excellent at preparing large orders, call ahead and just walk up! read more

Beard Papa's - Front entrance, plenty of parking - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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I'm so glad I gave this place an opportunity to validate itself. For years I heard wonderful things and then we got one in corona and...... yuck but then fast forward 4 years and wow wow wow... now this is what I was expecting .. well done Irvine location.. and you can do some shopping as well we bought an over priced plushy but hey .... read more

Beard Papa's - UBE with Ube filling - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is the only location in Orange County. Been here a couple of times mainly for the original cream puff. The staff pipped the cream filling in as you order. Came in around 1130am, they were just done baking. The cream puffs are light and airy. Perfect amount of sweetness for me. They also have gelatos here. The place is not crowded and staff is nice read more

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The Puff pastry are unparalleled- so creamy so good WOW their UBE drew me in and I'm so grateful I absolutely love their Ube lava cake it is so good and has the amazing flavor of Ube read more

I have to say this place has the best cream puff so far. Their cream puff is very good and tasty. I love both vanilla and chocolate filling. I want to try the green tea filling but the 2 times I went, they don't have it. For the cream puff, you can choose with the chocolate cover on the top or without it. I usually got the original one which is without chocolate cover. I recommend you should try their cream puff. My parents tried it once and they love it too I also tried the taiyaki with ice cream and with red bean filling. The taiyaki with red bean filling is good, the red beans are not too sweet. This place is called Mochi. I'm not familiar with this area so The first time I went, I walked around the mall for 30 minutes before I found the place. It's kinda hidden. If you see Daiso store, it is very near to daiso. read more

I've been to many Beard Papas locations and all of them seem pretty consistent except for the Irvine location. This location changed the recipe of their custard. For the original vanilla cream puff, I don't see any specks of vanilla bean. The chocolate cream puff tastes spoiled and sour. I'm not entirely sure why they would change the recipe for their cream puffs, but it doesn't taste like the ones in the Gardena area or Los Angeles locations. read more

Where do I begin. Let's start with the good. Shop is very cute, clean and spacious. Cool spot to get together and hang out with family and friends. The place does get a bit nosy but they created a little patio for outdoor seating which is more mellow. This shop is a Mochi Ice Cream/ Beard Papa location. They have a variety of desserts! From mochi ice cream, cream puffs, taiyaki, and shaved ice. Also, a variety of beverages from coffee, lemonade, shakes, teas, lattes. Great pick me up snacks. While in line you can even check out the cute little nick knacks they sell as well. However, this is the third time I've been to this location and each time I've gone, they've always ran out or are running short of the cream puffs and limited to what you can order. You would think on a busy evening you would be a little more prepared. Anyways, I settled for two cream puffs I could care less to try since it was all they had. Had I not already waited 20 minutes in line, I would have just walked out. So you can only imagine waiting all this time to not even get what I wanted. On top of it for the two puffs that I did order, it took nearly 45 minutes just to get it. Hate to say it, despite the all the appealing looking desserts they have and the good reviews, I won't be returning to this location just to be disappointed by the lack of items and long wait. Five stars for the establishment, -2 for the lack of cream puffs. read more

Delicious puff puffs! They're a decent size however the yam cake was not purple. Kinda wanted a purple cake lol

Yes yes yes.. this place! You can't go wrong with the s'more, churro, strawberry. I would strongly recommend this place for anyone looking for something different. I ordered about 20 of their puffs for a small gathering I was having. Everyone loved them. read more

my mom was at the hospital and she had asked me to buy some cream puffs for her so we had stopped by and bought a 24 pack for $32ish (including tip). walked in and it was absolutely dead. the taller girl took my order and got distracted by the people who walked in behind me. she was talking to them which im assuming her friends. i didnt really mind it until it was over 10 minutes waiting for my order. i had asked how much longer it would be and she kinda gave me attitude saying her coworker was gonna finish it. then continued talking to her two friends. wish i could take back the tip and went somewhere else because the service today was extremely rude. the other girl employee was really nice and helpful so i appreciated that a whole lot. when i took them to my mom, the cream puffs were extremely underwhelming. $32 down the drain and bad service, wouldnt come back again read more

This spot is in a dessert spot that also sells shaved ice and other sweets. A great spot for a group or family to order a variety of desserts. Food (7/10): Ordered the puffs. Classic with a good portion of filling. I'd say the freshness of your puff may vary. Not the best beard papa puffs I've had but gets the job done. Value (6.5/10): Standard pricing. About $3 a puff in total after tax and such. Ambience (7/10): Warm sunny vibes with a variety of tables and booth seating. Indoor and outdoor seating. Frequented by many families. read more

I've been wanting to try Beard Papa's for so long since so many have raved about. Sadly I was not impressed. My bf and I are huge cream puff fans. It's true. We shared their Original and their Chocolate. The Original was much better to me. It was custard filled topped with powered sugar. The outer shell was nothing impressive. The custard also didn't wow us. As for the chocolate one, I thought it just tasted like box chocolate pudding. I also wanted to try their green tea flavor but they were out. Maybe next time I'll try out their other sweets. read more

Beard Papa's - Original is the best - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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Simply delish! I really enjoy the cream puffs here. They are huge and creamy and made fresh! I prefer making an online order and eating them at home because it's a faster experience; the line can get pretty long, but it's worth it! read more

We're making our second order based on our previous experience. Totally a must try if you want to satisfy a sweet tooth and you're tired of boba lol. The entire selection was great. They took really good care packaging everything so when we received our delivery every team was perfect. They travel well if you're thinking about ordering through a delivery service. read more

Witnessed a male, likely the owner or manager, (based on age and role) verbally abusing a younger teen female employee. My wife and I were waiting in line and the adult male (probably the owner or manager) was not only rude to his employee, he was also rude to a customer who had already ordered before we walked in. The customer apparently had ordered cream puffs to go and asked him how much longer it would be? Instead of apologizing for the wait or simply listening to her concerns, he immediately cut her off with a raised voice and stated dining in customers are prioritized. We decided to go elsewhere obviously. There are several amazing options to find a meal or a snack in this shopping center that I am dumbfounded that anyone would work here or spend money here. It is not unusual to see a line out the door here which honestly is the reason we wanted to see what all the hype was about? Unfortunately, I am unable to write a useful review regarding thier pastries or desserts as the vibe inside was horrendous and inexcusable. I much rather would have appreciated having a conversation with the owner; however, he retreated to the back of the store. Dear young employees that are entering the work force, you are to be commended for keeping up with your studies and working part time. You don't have to tolerate this type of behavior. This is not normal. In regards to the owners response... lol look at all my reviews. I am not an "agent" working for someone else. Speechless. read more

Cream puffs were okay. Customer service is terrible. The girl that "helped" us was so impatient. This is our first time and my friends had questions. She seemed to be irritated. The manager was there obviously hearing all this, but was too cool to help out or even acknowledge us. Service was slow too. We waited almost 20 mins. read more

Beard Papa's - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

We had not been to Papa in a number of years So we decided to give it a try again We ordered two Six packs with a variety of flavors We had some after dinner and they were ok nothing special The puffs were all kind of dry and tasteless The fillings were not that great either They all tasted the same with exception of the matcha The matcha had slightly powdery feel in the mouth The standard custard was ok Most likely I will not spend money here again Service was ok girls seemed not interested in serving very much read more

The outside will say Mochi, however there will be a sign with Beard Papa. I am use to going to the location in Sawtelle location. I also purchased a green tea mochi and I do have to say, I was not a fan. I usually love green tea mochi however the quality and texture just wasn't that great. We also tried the mini size of Beard Papa and it wasn't delicious at all. Not sure if I would return to this place, I personally think not only is it pricey but the quality just wasn't there...sadly. However one good thing is the location. Tons of parking and located in an shopping area! read more

These cream puffs are absolutely delicious and by far, my favorites! They're nice and crisp on the outside with a delicious creamy center. They're so light that I could eat a bunch in one sitting, which is definitely dangerous but so worth it. The powdered sugar isn't over powering and they come in a cute little box. read more

Beard Papa's - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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Simple review here. Cream puff joint, but I don't like cream puffs. So I tried the croissant taiyaki with Nutella. It's made to order. It's pipping hot. The texture is crispy on the outside with flaky croissant layers, and molten Nutella within. I know what you're thinking, another desert. But this thing is special. Dunno if it's authentic, but I just got back from Japan and could not quite find a desert quite as yummy. read more

Beard Papa's - Taiyaki Baby! - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Details.. .. Been here a few times with friends. prOs.. .. They have a large selection of flavors for their mochilatos (mochi filled with gelato). .. Their cream puffs are a generous size & are filled to order. .. The space is large & kept clean. I often see people studying or working. no cOns, but nothing special to write home about either. read more

I made a simple order, they made a simple mistake by giving me what I haven't ask for. So I asked for simple replacement, and what I got is blames that this is what I ordered when I have a receipt in hand. Shame, nice place bad customer service read more

All of my children had worked there during their high school days. We used to go and buy six to dozen beard papa so that I could see how my daughters were making the beard papas. They had to pump fresh yellow vanilla cream into the soft pastries and they tasted truly yummy. All of the ingredients had to be imported from Japan. read more

I thought the crème puff would be slightly bigger. I ordered the Crème Brûlée and was disappointed because the crème filling wasn't creamy. The shell didn't taste fresh out of the oven. read more

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Lots of variety here from a dessert option. They have the cream puffs, gelato, and macaroons (filled with gelato) as options. Is pricey though this the 4 stars and they did take over 10 minutes for my 4 cream puffs when there wasn't that many customers (there was only 1 order ahead of me). Cream puff is a good size and filled nice and full but from other cream puffs I've had the bread itself doesn't have any flavoring. The macaroons with gelato though were so yummy and a good size but are $4.50! read more

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Haven't had pastries like this since I was in Hawaii. Great service and delicious desserts. They have a wide variety of desserts on their menu - mochi ice cream, shave ice, eclairs and macaron ice cream sandwiches as well as boba and coffee drinks. read more

Beard Papa's - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Wonderful. We come here a few times a month (usually when we are in Irvine visiting). The strawberry Beard Papa's might as well be a controlled substance they are so good. read more

10/5, delicious desserts! We had the cream puffs, which were amazing, even after having to keep one in the fridge for a day! There's lots of other desserts here that we are looking forward to trying. read more

These cream puffs are something else. On Saturday night this place was packed!!! But understandably. Long line and they ran out of the mini cream puffs around 8pm so we only got 4 of the regular customizable cream puffs. We got 1 original, 1 honey & butter with vanilla filling, 1 chocolate with matcha filling, and 1 matcha with vanilla filling. I HIGHLY recommend the chocolate and matcha combination. The matcha filling was not too sweet and had the perfect flavored matcha and it was so light and creamy. And you cant go wrong with the chocolate on top. I scarfed it down so quickly. If i could i would only get that combination. Our 4 cream puffs came out only 5 min after we ordered so this place is very efficient. Can't wait to get more cream puffs!!! read more

Beard Papa's - Chocolate cream puff w/ matcha filling - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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Bearded Papas has a great selection of desserts and drinks which I feel are very appealing. They have so many things to try but if you go soley for the cream puff, I do not recomend it. Why? Because they barely have a full inventory of cream puffs! I've came a few times with my freinds to try all the flavors but its hard bc they are always limited. They dont seem to be prepared for busy nights which is surprising. On top of it the wait in the line and the wait to recieve the puff is long. Thankfully they made it a nice place to hang out. I was iffy on whether or not thus place is worth it but this is where I draw the line. The very last time I came here, I over heard what must have been the manager screaming loudy in the back at someone. I felt so bad for the employee that this is the manager they have to work with. That is not the behavior to carry when your customers can hear you from the lobby! On top of it the cashier was very quite, I could barely hear him and didn't seem like he wants to be there. This is where is gets good...The funny part was I went into Daiso to see a friend of mine to drop off a puff and I found out that the manager was yelling at a daiso employee which was his friend. Who behaves like that yelling at an employee of another store. I find it appalling that he picked on a teenager. Will not returned here again for that type of behavior. read more

Always loved bearded papas cream puffs and still do! We ordered 6 cream puffs through yelp (grub hub) for pick up so we can minimize time in store and make the process faster. Upon arrival we see a poster that says buy 6 cream puffs and get one free. We asked the cashier girl about this and she said it only works for in store orders or over the phone orders but not for grub hub which was done through yelp. Not sure what difference this makes since it's a free puff at the end of the day. Makes no sense lol. Made their lives easier by ordering online-not waiting in line and asking questions etc but i guesss (girl with hands up emoji). If you want that extra cream puff for ordering 6 or more- make sure you call in or wait in line and order through them face to face-not for pick up over yelp.(laughing emoji) read more

Beard Papa's - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California