The staff here are so nice! They have a good selection of mouthwatering pastries to choose from…read more I came here after lunch during the weekend and they still had a decent variety to choose from. Their Mille fuelle is delicious, just wish part of the pastry wasn't overcooked a bit. But overall yummy! Kougn amanns were decent as were the!other pastries. 10/10 would come here on a regular basis if I didn't live 45 min away!

Picked up a pistachio croissant and took it to go and it was absolutely delicious. The outer layer…read morehad a very nice crisp to it, the pistachios complement very well, and overall this was absolutely satisfying to eat. It had the perfect level of crunch and flakiness to it while maintaining a consistent pistachio filling. Best part is that the pistachio wasn't overwhelming and did not overtake the whole croissant. The workers were nice and friendly and the experience overall was great! Will be coming back when I'm in the area.

I was looking for a thoughtful thank-you gift for my cousin and decided to order Persian sweets and…read morepastries from here. Since I was ordering from almost 300 miles away, I wasn't exactly sure what to choose, but the owner made the whole process so easy. She was incredibly sweet, kind, and patient over the phone. She walked me through all the different desserts, helped put together the perfect box, and even sent me videos of everything before the courier picked it up. That thoughtful touch meant so much and gave me so much confidence in what I was sending. The desserts themselves were absolutely amazing. They looked beautiful and elegant, and somehow tasted even better than they looked. My cousin loved them. What stood out most was the hospitality. The owner made me feel like family, speaking with so much warmth and kindness the entire time. You can tell she really puts her heart into what she does. I'm so grateful and would absolutely recommend this bakery to anyone looking for beautiful, delicious Persian desserts. She even gave a few sweets to the courier as well

Needed a last minute cake and they delivered! Not only were they able to make the cake I needed on…read moresuch short notice but they were extremely sweet! A+ customer service! Cake was beautiful and delicious! Will be ordering my cakes here from now on!

Great little bakery in Aliso. I rarely write reviews but after getting home and enjoying my…read morepurchases it had to give my praises. 1. Pistachio Croissant. Great pistachio crème with healthy amt of pistachio. It didn't make it home... besides some of the buttery croissant left in the truck floors and under the seat. :-) 2. Coffee. Yeah it's coffee but it was good. 3. Saving the best to last.... Buy buy BUY the SOURDOUGH BREAD!!! I was lucky enough to snag a loaf that was as freshly baked on 7/4... 250th. Great flavor, not too light and not too heavy. Chewy = 5 stars Crust = 5 stars Sour = 5 stars Schat's like... yet dare I say better... Well done!

We had an amazing brunch after a long hike here The…read moreingredients were fresh and the breakfast wrap was delicious The staff are super nice and the ambiance is so welcoming will be back soon

I've been meaning to try out Diotima for a while, so when I found myself in the neighborhood this…read moremorning I decided to visit. Kian runs this place like the navy. The quality of the food speaks for itself, but what is most impressive is the smooth operation of this hot new cafe. The space itself is small, and the cafe gets busy---- but there is plenty of seating and even during peak hours, there's barely a line. His team is incredibly efficient and quick. From the second I walked in, I was welcomed. The place is spotless-- as soon as there is an empty table, a staff member cleans it. It is clear that the team at Diotima takes a lot of pride in this little bakery cafe. The cappuccino was delicious, and the price point was great for the area. The croissant was excellent--- not too sweet, and that beautiful combination of buttery soft inside and flaky outside that demonstrates how fresh it is. I'm very impressed by Diotima, and wish Kian and the team so much success! I look forward to taking my friends here soon :)

Diotima Bakehouse, an amazingly delicious bakery, is located off of Los Alisos and Jeronimo in the…read morecity of Mission Viejo. I've heard all the buzz about this place and I have had it bookmarked since owner and chef Kian Moltaji first opened. I am happy to say that I finally had a chance to go. I am literally kicking myself for not having gone sooner because of ALL the bakeries I have been to...I can honestly say that this is by far my absolute favorite. They are open Wednesday through Sunday only so keep that in mind. Chef Kian, offers French pastries that will have you wanting more with the very first bite. The bakery not only smells amazing but it's clean inside and decorated with some pretty live plants. I mean, the bakery made me smile just walking in. Don't know. There are several small tables that line two side walls, just perfect for some coffee and chill with a friend. What I ordered. 1) almond & raspberry danish 5/5 - OMG. I love almond desserts and pastries but I am always so hesitant to take the first bite because they're usually crazy sweet. Not this. This was crispy, flaky, moist, tasty and perfectly sweetened. 2) caramelized almond croissant 5/5 - another super good almond pastry. You'd think being that it is caramelized that this would be cavity inducing but it is far from that. Just the right sweetness. 3) guava cheese 5/5 - really good. What I liked was the soft sweetness of the cheese which usually overpowers cheese pasties everywhere else. 4) chocolate croissant - I didn't get to try this. The kids devoured it so quickly I didn't even have a chance. They did enjoy it very much and had to split the two between them since it's a fairly large pastry. They asked for me to buy more of it, so I'm guessing it must've been a 5/5 for them too. 5) pistachio raspberry croissant 5/5 - this is amazing. No wonder they run out of this all the time. 6) caramelized pistachio raspberry 5/5 - similar to the croissant. This is also very delicious. This one also ran out the first time I went. 7) Nutella 5/5 - I honestly cannot remember the name of this pastry other than it has Nutella in it. This was a huge hit with the kids. The kids are already bugging about going as soon as they open again to which I will happily oblige. I need to snag me some of the pistachio pastries next time. I hear those are amazing. So happy to have them so close to home.

We had the strawberry cream filled croissants for dessert by request of our staff…read more Cream Pan's staples. My favorite. Always fresh and delicious.

I have to go back to cream pan whenever I'm in socal. Everything still tastes great and they still…read morehave all the pastries I enjoy. During my recent trip here, I got cream Puffs (my favorite) and the strawberry croissant. There was a short line but it moved quickly. Customer service was average, and they keep the line moving. I would've ordered more, but was flying back to sac in a few hours so had to limit what I ordered to bring back. This location is the original and it is crowded inside since they sell goods also. I believe they have a few tables for dining in outside, bit I've never dined in so cannot speak to that. I'll continue to go here, or one of their other locations when I'm in So-Cal.

Owner is there! Palmitier is flaky, sugary delicious! Efren offered me coffee, but I don't drink…read morecoffee! You should go! Yum yum! He is rebuilding after a short break!

we had a mishap. I was supposed to pick up an order but the store was closed. I then bought my…read moreitems at another bakery. But Efren's explained the problem and apologized profusely. He then gave me my original order at no charge. If you want a bakery with great taste, go to Efren's. If you want an honest owner, go to Efren's. if you want to be treated as if you are special, go to Efren's. It is simple---GO TO EFREN'S!!!!!!!! BUT PLEASE BRING BACK THE BEST APPLE FRITTERS IN THE WORLD!!

Vanilla Bakery Cafe is one of those places you almost don't want to tell people about. Great…read morecoffee, excellent pastries, and the Honey Cake is worth the trip by itself. It's easily the best I've had in Orange County. Moist, light, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. The café has a cozy atmosphere that makes it a great spot for a casual coffee date or catching up with someone. Fair prices, friendly service, and consistently good quality. I'll definitely be back.

Very solid cafe and bakery! I walked in early morning to grab a coffee and a snack and ordered the…read morelavender latte and it was delicious! Their House RAF coffee was something the worker recommend to me but it's made with heavy cream so I went with a less lactose heavy drink, I will try it next time! I ordered a pesto bread, and I will say the bread is super unique and Tasty! You can tell the bread was home made. However I felt that it could use more pesto. I was also recommended their mini pancakes, will need to try that next time!

We moved walking distance and have heard amazing things about this cafe, so we wanted to know what…read morethe hype was about. We get it now!! From the start, you're welcomed with the fresh scent of baked bread, fresh pastries, and coffee. I ordered the Ronnie on rye and my husband ordered the eggs Benedict. We also ordered a half sweet vanilla latte and a caramel macchiato. Everything was delicious! My sandwich was, honestly, heaven. It was such a delicious twist on a breakfast item to have a hot pastrami sandwich with egg, cheese, hash brown, and extra Dijon. Being pregnant, this was perfect. I tried my husband's eggs Benedict and it was delicious, as well. The bun was so soft and fluffy and created a great base for the dish. Finally, the coffees were nicely balanced and my half sweet vanilla latte had just the right amount of flavor. This cafe is bustling for good reason! Almost every table was full and there were plenty of people inside ready for to-go orders. But, it didn't feel overwhelming and remained welcoming. There's plenty of seating outside so dont be deterred! All of the staff were working hard and were very polite. Can't wait to go back!

One of our favorite local bakeries! Lots of parking and outdoor seating. It's very clean and neatly…read moreorganized. All real ingredients and not overly priced. Went in to buy some cookies and also ended up with sourdough bread and granola. The young lady who assisted us was very sweet and offered to slice the bread for us too! Their cookies and pastries are really tasty. Hoping to try their breakfast soon. Til next time! Sourdough bread $5.95 Granola $5.95