You probably never expected to find a true Korean retro cafe like this in California From nostalgic coffee shop style coffee to dreamy scoopable fresh cream cake every bite feels like a trip back to Korea The rich cream and soft cake layers melt together into the perfect comfort dessert The bakery is packed with classic Korean favorites that are almost impossible to resist Which would you try first the retro coffee or the fresh cream cake Let me know in the comments read more

Oh, I hit the absolute jackpot! That stretch of Garden Grove Boulevard is basically the ultimate treasure map for cafe lovers, and Cafe Lowell is a certified gem. Walking into a bakery with a packed pastry case and trying to pick just a few things is the ultimate test of self-control, but you absolutely crushed the order! Salt bread (소금빵) is pure magic--that heavenly combo of a crispy, salty top and a rich, buttery, pillowy inside is next-level addictive. And pairing it with the viral, ultra-trendy Dubai chocolate cake? Pure genius. That crunchy pistachio kataifi filling is an absolute game-changer! Wash all that down with a killer cold matcha and a perfectly frothy hot latte, and you've got yourself the ultimate afternoon lineup. It's the perfect reminder that the absolute best eats are hidden away in OC's legendary strip malls! What's next on the hit list? C.E.D. Is good too, but this place has more variety. read more

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Came to this shop for a small sweet treat before dinner! I believe the person helping us was the manager or owner, but regardless, he was super nice and provided great service. There was a wide selection of pastries and breads, but since we arrived pretty late toward the end of the day, there weren't as many left. We were glad there were still a few options to choose from. They also sold ice cream and these cute little chipmunk blind boxes. We ended up getting the cream bread loaf. We originally planned to stop by for the tarts we saw online, but unfortunately, they didn't have any left when we arrived, so we decided to get the bread instead. The bread was incredible. It is super fresh, soft, and fluffy! We originally only bought one, but it was so good that we ended up getting another before we left. One of my friends also ordered a coffee drink with an added espresso shot and really enjoyed it. It gave her a good kick to keep the evening going. They also offer a student discount for drinks. Also, side note: it's located in a mostly empty shopping center, which can feel a little spooky at night if you have to stop by the restroom. read more

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Was somewhat early for an appt so I asked my mom to grab some coffees & pastries before checking in. I m glad that we stumbled upon this cafe. It took over a pretty popular bakery. They have so many items to choose from. At first, I wanted to get the lavender matcha but I needed my AM dose of coffee lol I ended up getting their Iced DaBang coffee. I got the 16 oz instead of the large since I have never tried before. It was unexpectedly good. The Korean flavor was there and the coffee was there. It was a good price too...just $4.50!! My mom wanted the pineapple croissant/strudel. We shared it. It was super fresh and not so sweet. It was soft. It definitely will be better warm. After dropping off my mom to her appt, I actually went back to get more pastries lol prices for the pastries were not bad at all. read more

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Cafe Lowell is a great spot with a really welcoming, family-style vibe. They have a nice deal with a $15 box where you can pre- mix and matched pastries. I tried the chocolate croissant and the strawberry cream cheese bread, and both were delicious and generously filled. There's also space to sit, eat, and study, plus plenty of parking which makes it easy to visit. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

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I ordered the green tea cloud cake for my boyfriend's mom's birthday. The whipped cream was light and not too sweet. The cake was simply delightful. The green tea flavor was prominent but not too overpowering. Overall, we'll like to try their other items. They also serve coffee! Please note that you can either order online or through the phone. I recommend ordering online since the employee who took my call did not understand English very well, and there was some confusion and miscommunication when placing my order. Thank you to Cafe Lowell for this delicious cake to celebrate my boyfriend's mom's birthday! read more

Cafe Lowell - Green Tea Cake - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

If you're missing Korean baked goods, Cafe Lowell is a must!!! Located in Garden Grove, it's in the Da Vien coffee plaza so there's lots of parking & it's easily accessible! The vibe is super cute with lots of seating options. Customer service is always AMAZING!!! They are super friendly and sweet people who go above and beyond to make sure you are happy. But about the actual breads- omg!!! SO, so good!!! Do not miss the Korean cream cheese garlic bread- it is DELICIOUS!!! The salt bread is super popular and OSS just like what you get in Korea. My fave sweet item was the matcha custard bread- it was phenomenally good!!! They also have a large drink menu and every item I've tried on it has been solid. Definitely stop in and give Cafe Lowell a try the next time you're in GG- you won't be disappointed!!! read more

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I was able to purchase a slice of cake for our son's birthday while we were at Great Wolf Lodge. This Cafe is pretty close to GWL, and the gentleman working there who looked the owner, was pretty nice. The Cafe had a good variety of baked goodies- very similar to Paris Baguette. However, I thought their cake prices were on the higher end, closer to $40-$50 each, from what I recall. Overall, we enjoyed the cake and baked goods. read more

Came here and grabbed a few things to try out. I enjoyed their following items: guava pastry, strawberry cream croissant, and chocolate chip muffin. The only thing o didn't like was their pound cake, it tasted dry to me. I'd come back here if I was in the area. read more

Cafe Lowell - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Really solid Korean bakery spot in Garden Grove. The staff is super welcoming and sweet and there is a good variety of breads along with some unique ones I've never seen. I tried the salt bread and the texture is more soft and "bread-y" versus flaky than traditional salt bread but was surprisingly super yummy! There's also a lot of indoor seating so if you wanna come with friends and there's definitely room for you to sit and chat, which I always appreciate in a café! read more

Cafe Lowell - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

My egg salad sandwich ($7.99) came with a complimentary house coffee! Promo* I signed up for their loyalty program . They have lots other unique drinks I would like to try. I liked the cafe's peaceful ambiance. (36/100) read more

Cafe Lowell - Egg salad sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Last time I came by before Cafe Lowell took over, there was hardly any baked goods left by the afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised at the wide assortment of sweet and savory pastries when I stepped inside Cafe Lowell! I was craving salt bread but also hadn't eaten breakfast yet, so I thought the egg salad salt bread was the perfect option for me! Bonus: they have a promo where you also get a free coffee (thanks to the sweet lady behind the counter for offering the coffee). There was plenty of egg salad filling though it could have been seasoned just a tad more. I also got the popular strawberry cream cheese pastry for later, which turned out to be more of a whipped cream + strawberry jam. Still good, but I was hoping for more cream cheese flavor/consistency. read more

Cafe Lowell - Egg salad salt bread - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I was craving some pain aux raisins (raisin rolls) and I found Cafe Lowell through Yelp. Located at the entrance of a small shopping mall building. Most of the stores are vacant, but Cafe Lowell is right at the front and can be seen from the entrance of the parking lot. The staff I met were very friendly and knowledgeable. They use fresh, high quality butter for all of their pastries. They have a variety of Korean and French pastries. All of the pastries are packaged and ready to go. I got the pain aux raisins set, pain aux chocolat set, custard cream bread and Soboro (peanut topping crust on top) cream bread with strawberries. All the pastries were flaky, moist and fresh. Highly recommend!! They also sell cakes. read more

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Food - kind of like a 85 degrees or paris baguette. tons of pastries & you grab & tray and tongs and pick out what you want. we went pretty early in the morning but some things maybe weren't ready yet? or they don't make them all the time. maybe should have came here for drinks too cuz they have a ton of options. Service - once you pick out our pastries you check out. not really much needed for service but they were friendly & asked if we wanted our pastries heated up which was nice. Ambiance - a few tables inside and some outside. it was kind of gloomy-ish so we didn't sit and just got our stuff to go. read more

A nice, cozy bakery located in a shopping center. Similar to an 85 ° Bakery or a Paris Baguette, you'll appreciate the quality and simplicity of their selection. Exterior: You won't have trouble finding parking as it's located in a shopping center with a large parking lot. There's a small patio space if you would like to spend time enjoying your treats outside. Interior: It's quiet and clean. Again, won't have trouble finding seating as I came on a Sunday at 3-4PM and it wasn't crowded at all! There's a variety of counter top and table seating. If you plan on getting work done, bring your devices charged as there's no outlets. Also, there's a bathroom in the vicinity but you'll need to be a customer (meaning buy something before trying to ask for the key). There is WiFi! You can get a lot of work done here as they also play relaxing instrumental music. Food and Service: They have everything nicely packaged and I appreciate their smaller options (bite-sized) such as the Pain Au Choco. A lot of their supply is not overly sweet (e.g., Custard Cream Bun). The service is also nice and patient (from personal experience). NOTE: Try this location out as they have their own reward system and a gift voucher ($5 off when you spend $25 or more on any purchase/no expiration date)! This is a hidden gem in the area that many people need to try. read more

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The cafe was very cute and the pastries were self serve. The woman working at the register was really nice. They didn't have too many vegetarian options. The garlic cream bowl was one of the best snacks I've ever had. Perfectly salty and slightly sweet and I'm going to think about that bread for a long time. read more

Cafe Lowell - Garlic Cream Bowl (App) - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We had the blueberry yogurt cake for my mom's birthday today and we were pleasantly surprised on how fresh the blueberries were. Inside the cake, it had whole blueberries instead of compote or smashed blueberries. The flavor was light with a tangy yogurt taste. I would recommend this cake if you are looking for something light and delicious. read more

First time visiting the cafe! They have a wide assortment of pastries and the customer service was very nice too. There is a lot of different ice cream choices as well. The price is fair and I'm excited to be coming back :) Quick update: the breads taste wonderful!! They have salt bread which I purchased shortly afterwards read more

Cafe Lowell - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Cafe Lowell is a really nice bakery. The bread is soft, fresh, and has great flavor. Each item feels well made, whether it is a loaf, a pastry, or something savory. Everything tastes light and balanced, never too heavy. The owner is very kind and welcoming. The shop is clean with a comfortable layout and seating, which makes it easy to sit down and enjoy your food. The drink menu is also a good match for the baked goods, with options that go beyond the basics. It is the kind of place that makes you want to come back for both the quality and the atmosphere. read more

Cafe Lowell - Assortment of breads - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Rare to find another Korean bakery that's not Paris Baguette or Tous Les Jours around. First time coming around and everything we tried was delicious! Was looking for somewhere that had fresh salt bread like Korea. While it's not the most similar, it is still super yummy; they recommend it to be warmed up for about 8 seconds in the microwave and that did make it better. Stopped by in the afternoon on a weekday and the shelves were already running low. They did have signs that mark when the next round of items will be released and we just missed the next round so we didn't try as many as intended. The interior looks roomy and was surprisingly busy on a weekday. Service was quick. Will be back next time to try other pastries and maybe their drinks! read more

Cafe Lowell - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Wonderful customer service and delicious baked goods used with quality ingredients like butter and not margarine. The DaBang iced coffee could be stronger and was a bit sweet for me, but they kindly adjusted the sweetness. FYI, they pre-make it in a large batch so it may be harder for them to adjust entirely compared to coffee shops that make it on the spot using espresso shots. I got to try the salted bread this AM and warmed it up for 8 secs as directed. It was tasty so I had to go back for more today. I remember when this place was Tous Les Jour and it's much better now. There's tons of seating indoor and outdoor, clean and calming ambiance and pet friendly. It's great to support local businesses instead of the chains. Comment for management: Not sure if you have almond croissant w/ almond paste inside and pistachio croissant w/ pistachio paste, but wondering if you could consider adding this to your menu? If done well it will surely be a huge hit. ;) read more

Cafe Lowell - Frankly Roll. There's condensation because I placed it in the fridge and took the photo after. - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This place is quite similar to other self-service bakeries like 85°C, offering a comparable selection of pastries. The fruit pastries--mango, strawberry, and apple--are delicious, though a bit on the sweeter side. However, the large mango smoothie was extremely sweet, almost to the point of being undrinkable. Service was satisfactory; the cashier was friendly and professional. The shop itself is small, and there's no restroom available inside. read more

husband brought home a sesame chewy roll (or something like that), the next day I came and cleared her shelf before we left OC for SF. We love their sesame chewy roll, coffee bun (no cream) and the salt bread. If you attempt to buy 20 sesame chewy rolls like me, I think you need to call at least 1 day ahead so the owner can bake more. We only found 11 rolls at 10am. read more

This bakery took over TOUS les JOURS. We stopped by on Sunday's morning around 11:00am and only a couple customers were there drinking coffee. The baked items looked good however the prices kind of high compared to other bakeries. I only bought two items and would buy more if the prices are more reasonable. read more

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Absolutely recommend this location. Their pastries are incredible, drinks are a must have, and the service has always been fantastic. It has a decent space for seating and is usually plenty quiet. I'll be back again and again. read more

Nice service by employees serving me. Just a little too salty & sweet for a cake I got for my uncle's birthday. Average to experience coming here. read more

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Cute little bakery! I have been wanting to try this place for a while. They have a lot of options to choose and everything is reasonably priced. I don't usually write reviews but the worker (maybe owner) was so nice! I had my hands full with my kids and she helped me out and even gave the little kiddos free milk. I really enjoyed my mocha bread. Excited to come back here again. read more

Cafe Lowell - Sesame Roll (App) Scone ( Choco ) (App) Mocha Butter Roll Bread (App) - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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What a hidden gem! The pastries here are outstanding. I casually mentioned to the lady behind the register that it was my first time and she gave me an extra pastry as a gift! So kind and unexpected. I'll definitely be back! read more

Bread was decent and there's lots of seating and fans inside. The fans made it a little loud tho

This place used to be that Korean franchise bakery but I guess it's individually owned now? The price was quite high, was surprised but didn't have time to go to another place, also I asked to put bakeries in a box, but they didn't have any... I'll go to another bakery next time. read more

My husband bought a mocha roll cake for me, and I threw away the piece I cut for myself because the cake and cream were hard and tasted old. I tried to find the expiration date, but it had been scratched off and covered with the baker's sticker. I called the owner to complain, and she insisted that everything is baked fresh every day. However, the box of roll cake clearly says it was made in Korea. I'm very disappointed by her dishonesty and the questionable quality of her bakery. read more

Cafe Lowell - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Me and my girlfriend came in 2 hours before closing and it was just the manager. He was extremely kind and the food tasted amazing. He also hooked us up with a free drink! Highly Recommend. read more

Good cafe and good service, I like coming here for relaxing time break from work. All cake here very delicious and fresh . My kid's always want coming here to enjoy eat breakfast and drink some juice and drink coffee read more

iced coffee and baked goodness basically sums it up! everything here is great! I haven'tt been able to have my favorite in awhile since I got my Nespresso machine for christmas, i'm over due for a visit! read more

Typical Korean style bakery not too much selection but decent more on the sweet side they also serve coffee and drinks

I've visited this store many times, and I can assure you that the service is always excellent. They have a great variety of bread, and everything is delicious. read more

This placed tours le jours. My husband bought a birthday cake from here and it was good. If you are looking for a korean creme cake that is not very sweet than this is the place. I think Paris Baguette cakes are way to sweet for me but this one is light and fluffy with less sweet. My parents would like this cake. It's a bit pricey but you can see how pretty this cake was. The service is great. The couple was very kind and was honest with their pricing. The place was cute. The parking is free. Lol I forgot to take a picture with the cake out of the box. read more

Cafe Lowell - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This place has really good breads! Their workers are also friendly and gave me bread that was close to expiring, which I appreciated it. read more

Cafe Lowell - Bread selection - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Very tasty cream in pastries and in general they baked goods is amazing add to that good drinks and pleasant service. We already went there 3 times in short time and my kids are asking when can they get more. Defiantly in our list when we want to treat ourselves or friends. read more

Cafe Lowell - Some of tonight's goodies for tomorrows breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We visited hoping to try the rainbow cake after seeing the pictures posted here. However, we were a bit disappointed. The cake cost $41, which felt pricey for its small size compared to other cakes in the fridge. Once home, we noticed the cake had only three colors instead of the seven we expected. The Americano coffee, on the other hand, was very good--just the right strength for my taste, not too strong. The service was fine, as it's self-serve. There were two staff members working--one focused on preparing beverages. Unfortunately, there was a large order of six drinks ahead of mine, so I had to wait a bit longer for my drink. read more

Cafe Lowell - Only three colors - Cafes Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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