I originally just had a craving and wanted to go buy a cake--specifically heading there for the *Greenteatella*--but the owner told me it's only available on weekends . Instead, he recommended the *Creamtella* and their matcha beverages. I was absolutely blown away; who would have thought that *Cheesetella's matcha drinks would be this delicious?! There is a wide selection of matcha drinks available in-store. The owner mentioned that they use high-quality matcha (I'm guessing he meant ceremonial grade?), and he even showed me their preparation process--specifically how they whisk it to achieve that smooth, "mirror-like" finish! Matcha Einspanner Personally, I prefer this kind of simple flavor profile: matcha blended with a rich, thick cream topping. It offers a satisfyingly subtle tea aroma with every sip--a true delight for any matcha enthusiast! Strawberry Matcha w/ Pistachio Cream If you love strawberries and enjoy sweet flavors, you'll likely enjoy this one. However, since I'm not personally a huge fan of the combination of strawberry jam and matcha, I felt just "okay" about it--though it is a tasty drink! The pistachio cream topping definitely earns some extra points here! Creamtella The combination of cream and cake gave me a whole new appreciation for their pastries. The cream perfectly counteracts the cake's tendency to be a bit dry; together, they make for a truly perfect pairing! You absolutely *must* give this a try!! It gets a huge thumbs-up from me! Chocotella This one is fairly standard and straightforward. The small chocolate pieces add a nice textural element, and the flavor is a definite plus--especially if you're a chocolate lover! However, the cake itself leans a bit toward the drier side--much like their original plain flavor (which is why I still highly recommend going for the versions with added cream!) To be honest, the first time I tried their cakes, I wasn't particularly impressed. Later, I saw posts suggesting that heating them up before eating makes them taste much better. But this time, the *Creamtella* truly blew me away, completely changing my opinion of the brand. And the matcha drinks are just the icing on the cake! The owner is genuinely a wonderful person--so friendly and enthusiastic! Since it's just him and one other employee working in the shop, making the drinks takes a little time, so please be patient! ^_^ read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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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. read more

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Delicious cheese cake. I want to take the whole plate of them hahaha! Ube matcha is the best. They actually make matcha right when you order. read more

Cheesetella - Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

The best Ube cheesecake & Matcha! Great service! Good vibes! also what a fun squishy reward! read more

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. read more

Cheesetella - Menu April 2026 - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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! read more

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Thank you for the small gift! The bread tastes really fresh. It sells out quickly, so I recommend going there early. read more

Cheesetella - Bread toys - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

I have placed my order online a few days ago and went to pick and it's very fast and smooth. When I got there, I also saw the ube cheese cakes on the rack and I could not help but grab one more as well. It's delightful! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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 read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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An Instagram ad for this bakery popped up on my feed, and it looked so good that I decided to drive over and try it for myself. When I got there, I asked the woman in front of me--who was buying several bags of cakes--which one she recommended. She laughed and said, "Honestly, I just saw an ad and came here today." I told her the same thing happened to me, and we both had a good laugh about how effective that Instagram ad was. I ended up purchasing the original, and it was absolutely delicious. This will definitely be a regular stop for me whenever I'm craving this cheesecake/pound cake. I'm so glad that ad showed up on my Instagram page! Lol read more

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Delicious, lightly sweet dessert. The cheesecake is my favorite. Their drinks are really good too! I love the matcha einspanner and coco cloud. read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

A must try in Irvine! Fresh and delicious! Chocolate is our favorite, and the Creamtella is also super yummy! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

In general I'm a huge fan of Japanese bakeries because everything is so fluffy. I decided to check out Cheesetella based on the reviews and am happy that I did. The store sells Castella cakes which are Japanese sponge cakes and Japanese cheesecakes. You can get the original Castella cake (completely plain, no cheese or filling) or go for the cream filled ones. Ordering is super easy. There is a tablet in the front where you order and pay. There was only one store clerk but I got my order in less than 30 seconds after ordering. I bought the original Castella without any filling. It was soft and fluffy without being dry. Really tasty and probably one of the best sponge cakes I've had in awhile. Price was reasonable at $12.50 for a decent sized slice. You need to keep this refrigerated as it can spoil after a few days. This is located in a strip mall so there is always plenty of parking. I will definitely be back to try their Cheesetella. read more

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I love cheesetella. Chesstella is such a lovely cheesecake shop! The cheesecake was rich, creamy, and full of flavor without being overly sweet. read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here after brunch for a little dessert. They only have sitting outside and due to the rain we decided to order to go. Now we somehow thought they'd sale by slice but we ended up with 3 full loafs. They were delicious though. Totally recommend it. read more

My bf got the original because he knows I've been dying to try this place. It was pretty mid, maybe I got the wrong item but he got what was said to be the most popular. It's not bad. It's just an underwhelming sponge cake idk nothing very "cheese" about it. Again, maybe we got the wrong item but even for an original flavor I couldn't appreciate much about it. Next time I'd try something else read more

Came all the way from corona in hopes to try out their famous original cheesecake that keeps popping up on my IG account. but unfortunately they're already sold out!! So I purchased two big ass pieces of their chocolate and original cake. the owner was super nice. Told me the next time call she couldn't believe that drove so far she did give me some urb cheesecake to try out it was delicious creamy spongy at the same time you just have to come out and try it for yourself. The location is small but clean! Didn't see any tables or chairs so everything is to go only. read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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If you love castella, I highly recommend! The cream is light and not too sweet. I'm excited to try the greenteatella! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Absolutely love Cheesetella ! Delicious cheesecakes and their drinks are also amazing ! Have come back several times read more

Cheesetella - Strawberry matcha !! - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Wonderful atmosphere and great quality food. Drinks are on point and so are the pastries! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

I love Cheesetella for its softness and moist cake. It can be a great snack for your daily munching. They have coffee on the menu now which makes it so convenient for a one-stop shop. I had: 1. Cheesetella 2. Ube cheesecake 3. Latte read more

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This is a great experience! Really fresh and excellent service! The matcha is amazing!

My boyfriend who lives in the area brought my sisters and I to give them a try while we are visiting from Texas. The cakes were phenomenal, so jiggly light and spongy. Perfect level of sweetness and compared to other castella cakes we have had, these were airy and light without any dryness. We got the Chocotella, Cheesetella and the cheesecake. For drinks we got the sparkling yuzu ade, mango matcha and cinnamon white mocha latte. Everything was absolutely delicious, especially pairing a bite with the cake and sipping our drinks. Service was so kind and sweet to us. David, you and your team are amazing! We'll definitely be coming back when we're in town next! read more

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Quick and easy visit to try the original cheesetella and a cheesecake! Service was friendly and helpful, and ambiance is casual, as this is a shop meant for selecting and picking up your goodies rather than lingering for eating onsite. The original cheesetella was so fluffy and light - the kind of Castella that is airy and delicious, and definitely not too sweet. The cheesecake was creamy and a bit more rich. Both were good but I prefer the original cheesetella if you're just looking to try one. Looking forward to going back and trying other flavors! read more

Cheesetella - Original Cheesetella and Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

The staff is so friendly and helpful. Their creamtella is my fave, and they also have yummy matcha.

This is a great treat! Get the cream filled Cheesectella... it is bigger than you think and light as air.

Good environment and customer service, lots of dessert and drink choices. The interior is very homely and aesthetic, and the employees are very helpful. read more

A Must-Try for Castella & Light Cheesecake Lovers! This shop specializes in classic-style Castella and light, airy cheesecakes, and they completely blew me away -- no butter at all! That makes the cakes so refreshing and guilt-free. The texture is incredibly soft and fluffy, melting right in your mouth. The cream filling is smooth and delicate -- not too sweet, not heavy -- just perfect Here's what I tried this time Taro Flavor - Gentle taro aroma mixed with creamy sweetness. Every bite feels like happiness. Coffee Flavor - Slightly bitter coffee fragrance balanced by light cream. So addicting! Halloween Special - The colors are super fun and cute! My kids were instantly obsessed. The black layer is sesame-flavored, and the purple filling inside is taro. They loved it so much they brought it to school to share -- and now their whole class is hooked Their classmates even asked where it's from! If you love old-school sponge cakes but prefer something light and not too rich, I highly recommend this place! Perfect for afternoon tea or as a classy little gift for friends. Tip: Keep it refrigerated for the best texture and finish within 48 hours read more

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This was a unique place to try and seemed quite popular for a Sunday afternoon when we came. People came in mostly from online order / Uber delivery. By the time we came they ran out of the Ube Cheesecake. They did have samples of it to try - the texture was buttery soft, it melted in my mouth, flavor was delicious but a little on the sweet side for me (but still pretty good considering I'm not much of a cheesecake fan). We ended up ordering the Original, which was still pretty good (would've paired up nice with a matcha drink, we'll have to order one next time). Instead, we got the Strawberry milk drink, which was like any other strawberry milk we've tried. The thing that was disappointing was I asked for light ice, they filled up half the cup with ice. I don't like having my drinks too cold, and drinking mostly ice, so places where they give me half or if not entirely ice in the drink is so disappointing. It's a small place, if there was a line inside the area, It looks like they could fit about 6-7 individuals to order. There was one table with a couple of chairs right outside their door. Staff were professional, but not personable/friendly. I would still come back to try other flavors, and one of the matcha drinks. read more

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Tried Cheesetella for the first time today with my nephew after seeing a few TikToks. We ordered on the iPad to get our goodies to-go. I was surprised by how many things were showing out of stock already and it was about 12pm. I can tell this place is busy! We got 1 regular Cheesetella and 1 regular Cheesecake. I think the Cheesetella was good, light, airy, and the cream inside was my favorite. I would love some kind of topping though, because it was a little plain and somewhat dry. I'd love the ability to choose a topping like, strawberry, chocolate, or event Nutella! The Cheesecake was also good and tastes much more like eggs than a typical cheesecake. It was a new and interesting dessert. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying one of their lattes! They looked so good. Also, I'd love to see some tea options one day too! read more

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Great service with yummy cakes! Can't be beat! The price is cheap and we love it here

So yummy and friendly!! Will definitely be back can't wait to try everything else.......... read more

Cheesetella - So Yummy'n - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

If you are on a diet, do not try Cheesetella because you'll be hooked from the first bite. It's a rainbow cloud on the palate. I would definitely recommend to add the cream even to the chocolate because it takes it to the next level. Cheesetalla is a tiny shop full of personality and amazing service. 10/10 read more

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I had seen cheesetella and their japanese inspired cheesecakes all over my fyp and so i decided to give it a try. i got their korean latte, original castella, cheesetella, and ube cheesecake (MY FAVORITE ONE) and it was soooo good. even though it looks super heavy, the fluffiness and the ingredients for the cakes makes it a super duper light dessert! the workers here were so nice and you could tell that these cheesecakes were truly made with intention! there isn't that much seating (2 outdoor seating areas) but i think overall, it's still super worth it. the store was clean and very cute. i highlyyy recommend coming here!! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Was very excited to try this place! Upon arrival there was an overly long wait and the place seemed a but short staffed as the orders were taking long to takeout. The shop is very small but the cashier was very lovely and apologizing for the wait. chocotella 7/10 (cream is coffee flavored not a big fan tastes very much like tiramisu, pancake is very eggy as well but airy fluffy) ube cheescake 8.5/10 (better prob warm, has very subtle flavor not too sweet but ube flavor is there! love this one) Overall I would give this place another try for their different flavors. read more

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My 1st time trying castella at Cheesetella and it was fantastic! The service was quick and friendly and the food was delicious. We ordered a creamtella, chocotella & a classic castella. All were yummy. FLUFFY and light. We couldn't pick a favorite we loved them all! Next time we want to try the ube flavor. read more

Cheesetella - Our order - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Great and fast service, love their matcha and cheesetella cake! Drive all the way from I.E to try and it didn't disappoint!

What I got: Ube Cheesecake Ube Matcha Coco Cloud Dubai Chocolate Mocha Strawberry Matcha Double Matcha I really loved their cheesecake! It's soo soft, fluffy and delicious. The Ube cheesecake is soo perfect not too overwhelming just the right amount. The drinks are good and refreshing. Love that they're soo many options to choose from and have variety of matcha selections and coffee options. The service is fast and friendly. Ambiance is cute and some seating outside. Mostly to go orders only . I would come back again for cheesecake and drinks read more

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