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    Cheesetella

    4.4 (319 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Bakeries, Cafes
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Dubai chocolate coffee and matcha latte with matcha foam
    Sahar H.

    Very small cafe but the cheesecakes are great, very unique and yummy. The drinks are good too, the matcha is pretty good and well made, more on the creamy side The chocotella with cream added is great 9/10 not too sweet and the cream adds the perfect touch to the dry cake, the original cheesetella is good but some might not like it it has actual cheddar style cheese in the middle which makes it pretty savory The ube cheesecake is 10/10 very tasty and not too sweet

    Arnold T.

    Cheesetella offers Japanese style cheesecake. Light, fluffy, and "not too sweet". The texture is soft, light, and a spongy feel. If you're thinking that this is similar to Uncle Tetsu, you're not far off. We got the original and it was very well received by everyone in our party. Each cake can serve up to 6, which is great and the perfect portion size. Service was quick and friendly. Located in the Ralph's plaza on Harvard and Main in Irvine, there's plenty of parking. The shop is a bit on the small size but there quite a bit of foot traffic. Even if there's a wait, it goes pretty quickly. Enjoy!

    Mocha Creamtella
    Wilson L.

    Parking: Cheesetella is located in the Harvard Place shopping center. It does get busy but I have never had difficulty finding parking. Exterior: There was a single table for two outside. Interior: The interior is very small and well decorated. However, it does not seem like it is meant for anyone to actually hang out in. Service: There was a person behind the counter and she tried to answer my questions but her answers were not very clear. My order turned out to not be what I thought I ordered. Food: I stopped by after lunch to pick up some cakes. Most of the flavors were unavailable. I bought a Chocotella and a Mocha Creamtella. Visually, they did not look very good. The cakes were cracked and uneven so it did not look like the castella cakes that you see jiggling about on social media. The chocotella was a bit dry but otherwise it was alright. The mocha creamtella was the chocotella with mocha cream. The cream helped with the dryness. Overall, it was alright. I might stop by again if I happen to want something sweet.

    Sabrina C.

    Cheesetella features cheesecakes and castellas. Their shop is cute and very clean. The staff was very nice and helped me get a ube cheesecake! The cheesecake is very fluffy and flavorful and fresh. Great place!

    Castella choco and plain
    Cecilia J.

    Food- Always fresh, still same taste, my fam love it. Service - attentive and very friendly staff

    Poupee C.

    It was one stressful week and when I saw this dessert shop, it put a smile on my face! The souffle plain cheesecake was our pick. It was a pretty good size, about 4 servings for us. We had it with some fresh berries. Super moist and fluffy with a light cheese taste. So delicious. So many ways to serve too, like with side of fresh whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, macerated berries, skies the limit. They also have coffee on the menu, only caffeinated though. Would have loved one, but it was just too late in the day. Next time! It paired very well with tea :) It is located in the Harvard Place shopping center, where parking is plenty. Perfect little pick me up for you and your loved ones. Makes a sweet gift for your favorite person too. Enjoy!

    Willie L.

    A small store front to pick up cheese cake or castella cake. There are inside seating so it is more of a to-go place. Got to place the order online for quicker pickup. The cheese cake was fluffy, light, and tasty. It went well pairing with some coffee I had at home. The chocolate cake was a bit day and not as flavorful.

    Cream
    Hailey F.

    Cheesetella is so yummy. It's light, fluffy, and just sweet enough. It's a very generous size, meant to be shared with family. We ordered the original, chocolate, and cream flavors. They came out very fast. Everyone loved what they ordered. The original is my favorite. I can see myself coming here every day. Just keep in mind that their business sign blends in with the wall color, so it was hard to find. Also, there don't seem to be many tables -- it's not really a sit-down bakery. Everyone was just doing takeout.

    Menu April 2026
    Anh D.

    If you're going for the Japanese cheesecake: stellar. 12/10. I got the Ube and it was inhaled almost immediately. Matcha (I think with mango): the mango had nice chunks and flavor, but the matcha was light. I might give matcha one more go just to know it wasn't a bad day for whatsoever reason, but also not super inclined to with all the matcha options nearby.

    Creamtella. No flavor.
    Mike L.

    Tried this today and was very underwhelmed. I got the creamtella and it had very minimal flavor. It's basically pound cake and whip cream. I can make better at home.

    Green Tea Creamtella Available ONLY on Saturdays & Sundays!
    Sarah C.

    3/12/2026 Chocotella with Mocha Loved this one! Spongy, moist, fluffy with plenty chocolate chips scattered throughout the castella. Light in cocoa flavor and light in sweetness too. The mocha whipped cream tastes like the typical mocha cream you find in Asian bakeries for their mocha cakes. Light in mocha coffee flavor. Not overly sweet either and it complements the Chocotella. Choc chips do distract from the soft sponginess of cake, as there are many choc chips scattered throughout the cake. Still, this was a great dessert option for gatherings or even birthdays! Creamtella Vanilla castella was also spongy, moist and fluffy, yet a tad bit dry at the end. However, overall still good. A bit of eggy flavor as most castella cakes go. The vanilla whipped cream was light and went well with the castella. Both castella cakes have dry parts, mostly the outer edges. As you move inwards, it is very soft and moist. Wanted to get the Matchatella, which is Matcha Castella cake with Matcha whipped cream. But it's only available on Saturdays and Sundays. Customer Service The person at the front was friendly and helpful. She was patient and answered any questions I had. Self-Order Kiosk There is a self-order kiosk available. Seats Two sets of tables for 2 were set up right outside the store. Parking Located in a large strip mall, so you will have little to no issues in finding free parking. Loved the location, as everything was clean with ample parking. Definitely want to return to try their Matcha Creamtella!

    Michael C.

    Thom rocks! And the cheesecake is pretty good too! Good size portions. Enough to share. Is this 85 characters yet?

    Chenghui W.

    i love how cheesetella not only has the fluffiest castella cakes, they also have a larger drink menu selection now! Lots of matcha and coffee options to choose from! i lly liked the dubai mocha. Make sure to go early because they run out of their castella cake flavors. i need to go back to try some of their other flavors it's so soft and fluffy

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    We ordered matcha latte and it taste great. The bread looks delicious. Employee are nice and polite.

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    Our visit was amazing. Cheescake tates very good 10/10! Agatha was great and they have amazing customer service. Will come again.

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    Nice employees and yummy castella! Drink was not bad either. Also a free squishy for leaving a review.

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    I love the Original cake and the matcha drink. I will back to try the other flavor soon

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    All the items including the fresh baked castella looked and smelled so good! Service was friendly and quick. Highly recommend! :)

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    Is the cakes nut free?

    To my knowledge the plain doesn't have nuts

    Will you be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, if so what are your hours?

    I called and 10-8 they are open Christmas Eve. Not sure about Christmas day

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