Beard Papa&#x27;s

This place is such a mystery. How could someplace so…read moreunattractive and run down produce the very best bakery items in Orange County? The old adage "You can't judge a book by its cover," is true here. This place looks forgotten, ignored, unassuming, but produces the finest bakery items in Orange County. You enter and have to immediately get into a line. Inside, it is like a aged cafeteria of your childhood. You have to wait for a young lady who can't even look over the top of the counter because there is so much stuff piled high. She stands on tip toes to see you and you have to shout at her and point what you want. The problem is when she sees you, you are near the cash register, so you must say excuse me and walk in front of a line of people to point and shout out what you want. It is so poorly designed and complicated to order. We all endure because like the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld, the product is worth it. They sell the world's best Olive bread, scones, and strawberry crossants. If you survive the line, you make it to the cash register, pay, get a bag and leave. There is no where to sit. There is no internet. They shuffle you through and on to the next one. The pastry items are incredible and worth the trouble.

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.

Raisin bread ($4.80). 8/11/2024

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Paderia Bakehouse

4.4(1.1k reviews)

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first time here! really cute place, the foh girl was really sweet and checked if the dessert I…read morewanted was in stock, and made a really solid vanilla matcha for me, I'd def be back!

For the walnut chocolate chip cookie. I luv u. Beat the sea…read moresalt one by a mile. AMAZING when warm. Just pure bliss. Fast service.

Paderia Bakehouse - Ensaymada (with Aged White Cheddar). Soft brioche bread rolled like a cinnamon roll with butter, sugar, and aged white cheddar on top.

Ensaymada (with Aged White Cheddar). Soft brioche bread rolled like a cinnamon roll with butter, sugar, and aged white cheddar on top.

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Ube egg tart

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Me and my husband were eating right next door at A&J restaurant. My husband got 2 drinks which was…read morepart of their special BOGO free deal... JASMINE MIlK TEA: 9/10 The Jasmine tea tastes great! There was quite a lot of FOAM on top but, overall it was very ENJOYABLE!!! PORTUGUESE EGG TARTS: 8/10 $1.49 each. I bought them for my mom and she said they were good but, she liked the CHINESE EGG TART more!!!... SERVICE: 8/10 Good and a little hesitant. I wasn't sure if I was being treated as a customer or a burden. Everyone was just trying to do their jobs it seems... AMBIANCE: 8/10 Kind of quiet! Which I actually like because yes other locations are busier. I noticed they ran out of many BAKED good items by evening time... START YOUR DAY THE SUNMERRY WAY!!!!

Let me first start by saying that I like Sunmerry Bakery's product as a whole generally and have…read morebeen coming here for years. It advertises itself as a more premium pastry brand and I don't mind paying a little more for quality pastries. For this last trip, it sorta fallen off a cliff for me. I got their cream puffs this past weekend and I was gravely disappointed. It had labeled a use date of 7/14/26 when I bought it on 7/11/26. I tried it with my wife today on 7/13/26 and the cream tasted sour... Wait, what? How??? Why??? We wondered whether it was a "new" flavor or something and realized that no, this just went bad. Granted that you are paying $12 for 6 of these, for $2 each puff this is not really acceptable at all. Sure, I called the store and they refunded me this purchase. By letting them know that they should probably throw away the rest of this batch, will this happen? The store clerk told me so, but who knows? The fact that you have to question premium stores really puts a sour taste in your mouth. It does make you wonder whether to come by again in the future or not. And that's on top of whether to trust any of the labels they provide or not....geez...

Chicken Cheddar Matcha Latte

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Black Sesame Donut.

Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

4.6(2k reviews)

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Such a cute spot! Line out the door but wait wasn't too bad. Workers were friendly and helpful as…read morewell. I tried the curry pan and kobojicha latte. Was surprised when I bit into the curry pan, it was so soft and warm! Very tasty would def get again! The kobojicha latte is their hojicha latte. Not the best hojicha but it was sweet and creamy with salted foam on top. I liked that it was made with oat milk. Will definitely have to come back for more :)

Came back on a weekday morning and waited around 5 mins to order. Service was friendly. Display was…read morefull of items except for the everything salt & butter roll which we waited a few mins for. -Everything salt & butter roll (5/5): came out hot and crispy! Tasty and nice amount of saltiness and crispness -Salt & butter roll (4/5): nicely fluffy, a little plain and I would've liked it crispier -Sunrise (3.5/5): fluffy and crunchy, nice cookie crust though a little sweet -Banana pudding matcha (1/5): the banana pudding was good and strong but the drink was wayyyy too sweet cause I think there was also banana syrup, didn't taste like matcha and the banana was overpowering

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Every time I'm in the OC and I'm looking for a place for a sweet treat, Maison de Croissant was…read morealways high up on the suggested search results list. Only recently was I able to visit and try their croffles and other sweets. Did NOT know that this was inside the H Mart food court in Diamond Jamboree. Parking is horrendous and the driving there is horrendous as well. Probably the easiest and least horrifying option just to automatically default to is to just park in the overflow lot right next to the plaza. There's no indicator for the parking garage so on a particularly busy day, you can head all the way to the top, find nothing and navigate through the hell crowds trying to leave. Ambiance is a very casual, counter order business in the food court. There's seating there, but we ate really close by. Definitely something you have to eat immediately or the texture will not be optimal or it might get soggy. We got the tiramisu croffle and they toasted it and put it together for us there. The lady working there packed it up nicely in a to go box and we got some cookies (regular ones and almond crisp ones). It's a bit sweet, but they're dessert pastries so that makes sense. Goes great with a brewed cup of tea. Croffle had a nice semi-chewy texture and the tiramisu flavor added a bit of a coffee taste to it. Good balance of the cream and croffle. The cookie wasn't too bad either. Overall not a bad to go dessert spot.

8/10 Croffle - It was alright. I'm pretty biased though since I don't like whipped cream at all,…read moreand half of it was just whipped cream on top. My friend really liked it though.

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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.

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Chaupain Bakery

4.7(1.9k reviews)

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Service is bad, brings wrong food or some items were missing from the food we ordered. Twice I had…read morethe same order and they different from each other. Once bread was missing. The lamb sausage yesterday was awful tasting were as two weeks ago was tasty. Had to ask for coffee that was ordered twice till someone brought it. On the whole service is very careless.

Chaupain's croissants and pastries never cease to amaze. So so flaky and crispy! My go-to and an…read moreabsolute must try for anyone who loves French bakeries. My family loves the spinach cheese and mixed berry croissant. They have a variety of croissants, tarts, cakes, quiches, sandwiches - and entree items like French onion soup, and the sunrise sandwich which are both very good. The Laguna Hills branch is a very small storefront with some patio seating. The staff are always so polite and friendly!

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Hamadaya Bakery

4.2(239 reviews)

0.1 mi

Absolutely love coming here. Their muffins are tasty and not too sweet. Their chocolate mochi donut…read moreis wonderful with the perfect amount of chew and the texture with each bite is nice. Their wagyu curry pan is perfectly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Their drinks are also something you shouldn't miss out on. Their kinako hot drink, hojicha latte and matcha drinks are perfect for a mid day pick me up. They also have ice cream soft serve which is nice and a great treat on a warm day. I often buy their sliced bread as well and prefer their bread to other places.

Such a cute little bakery located inside the Mitsuwa! I come here whenever I'm craving a quick soft…read moreserve- it is such a sizeable portion for the price. I like getting the plain vanilla one, and it also comes with a little cereal at the bottom that gives it a good crunch. The coffee jelly milk is also great, it feels similar to a boba drink but it's a lot cheaper. Whenever I come here it's always the same lady who I'm sure is tired of seeing me lol, but she is so sweet and kind and patient when I have trouble deciding what to pick here! As for the pastries/desserts, the custard pudding cup deserves more love! I'm not sure if it's housemade here, but if you've ever been to Japan, it tastes exactly like the ones you buy from the konbini! I remember I would buy one almost every day of my trip, so I've grown cravings for it that Hamadaya satisfies in OC. The bavarian chocolate cream is a fun decadent pastry if you're into chocolate- comes with so many chocolate chips. The cheese bread is also a go-to for me if I'm in a savory mood- it's exactly what it sounds like, cheese and bread but who doesn't love those two things? Egg katsu sandwich is good if you're looking for something more substantial. The strawberry shortcake I've tried here was also good, but I did pick it up near their closing so it felt a little dried out. Definitely would recommend coming here earlier in the day for fresher and better selection of pastries!

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Green tea soft serve with red beans

Tous Les Jours

4.2(60 reviews)

2.3 mi

Tous les Jours, is a Korean-style bakery and pastry shop, usually located in Asian markets like H…read moreMart or a stand alone brick and mortar. Their pastries remind me of 85°C, but with a unique Korean twist! The variety of pastries and bread is impressive, and I've been hooked on their items like the red bean pastry, danishes, and Korean-style breads. My only gripe is that the prices may be a tad steeper than some other bakeries, but the freshness and taste of their products make up for it. Great service, bakery type of ambiance

I always like stopping by Tous Les Jours for some delicious pastries. This location is inside the…read moreHmart grocery store and food court. There is plenty of seating inside the food court and it is really spacious. They have a selection of pastries, breads, cakes and also sell drinks. Their pastries are always fresh and fluffy with my favorites being the vanilla donut and cream puffs. Service is always friendly and there's never a line or wait time. I really recommend this place for anyone looking for a sweet treat.

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Duke Bakery

4.3(426 reviews)

1.8 mi

So many classic and delicious flavors! The cashier was so kind, welcoming, and provided some free…read moresamples which were much appreciated. The bread also isn't expensive (which is great so I can buy many at a time). (: I got the Cupcake this time, which was fluffy, soft, not too sweet, and not dry. It was yummy. I'll definitely recommend this place and will be back soon. Thank you so much!!

Tried Duke Bakery through Too Good To Go and got 6 pastries for $10. Most of them ended up having…read morered bean filling, which I'm personally not a huge fan of, but I can still appreciate the quality. The bread itself was soft. The fillings weren't overly sweet, which I liked since it didn't feel heavy or overwhelming. Even though the selection wasn't exactly my preference, the overall taste and value were solid. I'd come back again, especially to try more of their other options. It was my first time and I didn't know that they were supposed to swipe to confirm, not me but she was nice and still let me pick them up. Also, bring your bag to carry the breads / pastries.

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Joanne S.

13 years ago

Oh how I long for these every month when that time of month comes around lol sorry for the tmi. I love love love these cream puffs that are made fresh daily. my favorite flavors are the vanilla, and strawberry and green tea. the chocolate and coffe is just ok for me but seriously the vanilla is like a bite of flurry happiness in your mouth. sometimes the actual puff is a little stale if you go at the end of the day but sometimes they have fresh batches. read more

Mariam Z.

4 years ago

This place has amazing cream puffs, alas a tad pricey. The rest of the offerings I'm sure are great, but their true strength lies in the cream puffs. If you want gelato, (super expensive) mochi, taiyaki, or any other sweet treat, you will also find it here. Also the cutesy KPop merch adds a different vibe to this place. Definitely recommended if you're in the Irvine area. read more

Udder G.

6 years ago

Amazing cream puffs that are filled to the brim with rich vanillaey cream. Honestly haven't had cream puffs as good as this. Its crunchy on the outside while being rich and creamy on the inside. You have to try it even if it is a bit pricey. read more

Mimi Y.

142

14 years ago

I like it but the other locations I've been to taste better. Compared to other locations, the cream was softer.

Neenz G.

4 years ago

The cream puffs were very very very very very very very very very very very very good thank you

Joe L.

Elite 18

388

422

14 years ago

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