Food: We tried the ube cheesecake--it was airy and perfectly sweetened. The ube flavor came through beautifully. My kid said she could eat an entire one in a single sitting because it's so light compared to a typical (non-Japanese-style) cheesecake. We also had a pistachio iced coffee, which was delicious! Service: The service was excellent. There was only one employee working at the time, but she was friendly, helpful, and greeted us with a smile. Ambience: It's a small shop located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. The space was clean, bright, and simply decorated with signage and cheerful yellow accents. Overall: I'd definitely return to try more cheesecake flavors--yum! read more

I've never actually been inside the store, but have had their creamtella multiple times. The original castella with cream and chocolate castella with coffee cream are my favorites. They are light, fluffy, not too sweet, and delightful to eat. The chocolate one is a little denser without being too heavy (still very light compared to a regular cake). It is my go-to option for birthdays, parties, or just a random Thursday pick-me-up. :) read more

The cake was dry. Came on a Saturday morning and was really looking forward to the cream and cake but was very disappointed. I took one bite and it was so dry, the cream didn't even help. read more

The cake very good..i try a lot the time. the original my famous cake. all my family like it

Truly awesome cheese + castella (Cheesetella) place that serves fluffy castellas with cheese but their drinks like their strawberry milk and yuzu soda are delicious. This store had its first location in LA but this is one in Irvine. Service amazing and I saw the beverages being prepared fresh on the spot. Also very chill interior vibe with a few seats, but I believe the main intention is for people to buy takeout. Recommended and scope it out! read more

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Ok... so I saw all the hype and everyone was talking about their rectangular fluffy cakes with cream inside.... So I went gung-ho and bought THREE different cakes from there... so here's the truth: 1) chocolate w/mocha cream- I'm not big on chocolate unless it's perfect. This was NOT for me, although my friend and adult son loooved it. The cream is like a sweet mocha.. similar to the Filipino style mocha cake. The chocolate cake was a little dry for me. I did appreciate the mild sweetness of the cake. I prefer less sweet cakes. I gave this cake a 3.5 of 5 stars. 2) original cake (vanilla?) with sweet cream- I enjoyed this more than the chocolate. My neighbors loved it. I still found it to be a little on the dry side, but better than the chocolate cake, so it wasn't my favorite. The cake is very similar to like an angel cake and a pound cake put together. The cream was sweet and fluffy. Definitely very good. I gave this cake a 4 of 5 stars. 3) Ube cake- now of all the cakes this was my ultimate favorite and I think I ate most of it by myself within two days. The flavor was nice and it was so moist and sweet enough to satisfy my sweet tooth but not so much that would make me sick. I would come back again just for this cake. Even my 4-yr old loved it and we honestly just ate it with our hands because it was so good. If you're Filipino, it's basically a mamon in Ube flavoring. The cake was a 10! It's a little round purple cake, and definitely the star of the show for me. It's a very small little shop not a lot going on and nowhere to sit to eat. I did not try any of the drinks only because the cakes are a little pricey, but they are definitely big enough to share so don't go there by yourself. They are truly Kate and I guess the only bad thing is that they don't offer them in smaller sizes for those of us that don't always have a million people to share with. read more

This place has really gone downhill. I ordered a Chocotella, which is supposed to have a layer of chocolate sauce as shown in their advertised photo. However, there was no chocolate sauce at all. I even called the store to confirm whether this is how the cake is supposed to look. The person I spoke with didn't seem to know, had an uninterested, dismissive attitude on the phone, and even after checking with the kitchen, they still couldn't confirm whether the cake was made correctly, which I honestly found pretty ridiculous. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. read more

Cheesetella - Chocotella is supposed to have a layer of the chocolate sauce like they advertised in the pic - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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Best items I've had so far are original/plain castella and chocotella. Both are light and fluffy, like a cross between sponge cake and the airy type of cheesecake. Plain castella has no filling, while chocotella has mini chocolate chips spread out along the bottom. Not too sweet but are very tasty! I've also had the ube cheesecake and one of their milk tea drinks. Ube cheesecake was quite delicious! Its decent ube flavor and almost creamy texture make it richer in taste compared to the castellas, but it's still super airy. I honestly prefer castellas to cheesecakes, though. Lastly, the milk tea was pretty standard - sweet and creamy. I thought it was expensive for the size it came in, especially since the drink itself was just ok. Anytime I bring or gift a cake from here, it's a hit with everyone. Can't go wrong with their baked goods. Plain castella being $11.25 is competitively priced for the quality. The shop itself is very small but with a bright and clean interior. Staff are friendly, and they'll usually have samples of their popular items near the register. Quick service, and they take card or cash. Parking in the plaza lot is fine but usually busy and bustling with people. read more

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The cake is good but they ran out of the flavor a lot. We went last week and they only have the regular and the chocolate left. The service is okay. read more

I was craving a soft dessert after getting some dental work done and this was perfect! It was fresh out of the oven and still warm. Definitely hit the spot without it being too sweet. The service was fast too. read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Had online order to pick up. Order was confirmed but upon arrival the order was not ready, had to wait to watch drinks be made, then to be told items were sold out already at noon. Wasted 40 minutes of my time. read more

i totally forgot about this place after many years. i tried it again and i remember exactly why i gave up on it: they literally cannot sell you chocolate cake with vanilla cream--it only comes in mocha cream. but like...i dont want mocha cream. i want the vanilla cream that you have in abundance with my chocolate cake. bonkers place. read more

Good quality dessert. We liked the matcha cheesetella and Ube cheesecake. Small cheese cake. Serves about 4. Service is prompt and easy pick up if you order on line. Not much space inside although they have good coffee no place to sit with your drinks and dessert. read more

Cheesetella - Matcha flavor - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Bouncy bouncy cakes!! I am so glad they opened a Japanese soufflé cake place near us. I would definitely recommend trying the one with cream. It is so moist and light, perfect for an afternoon snack or a dessert after dinner. Pricing is so reasonable for the size you get, definitely would recommend grabbing a few flavors. Can't wait to try the Ube next! read more

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So we popped on by after dinner and got the Cheesecake - it was all quivering and looked super light and fluffy annnnnd..... yup it was delicious, light, and we devoured it =) We plan on popping by again to try other items but this is a great start =) read more

Love the food. Priced well. Staff was friendly and informative. The cakes are beautiful and so so good. Store was clean and pretty.

It was my first time here. Came in by accident but their cake is yummy. Reminds me of the ones I ate in Japan. Cakes fluffy and creamy. Personally, I love the cake's taste and texture. read more

This might just be the best hidden jewel in all of Irvine! A friend recommended Cheesetella, saying they had the classic old-school sponge cake you'd find in Asia, and he was absolutely right. But Cheesetella takes it a step further, offering several delicious filling options. I went with the cheese filling, and it was insanely good! I also picked up a cheesecake just to try it out, and honestly, it's even better than the ones from the big-name Japanese chains. Of course, I couldn't leave without trying one of their milk teas. I got the brown sugar milk tea and it was solid, sweet, creamy, and satisfying. I will try Thai milk tea next time. I just wish I had discovered this place sooner. I'll definitely be back! read more

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A good place if you like Japanese style cake. The cake is light and the sweetness level is low. I bought the original， all my family members like it. The cake tastes even better chilled. read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is one of the best cheesecakes in Orange County. I had a very similar one in Japan, which was amazing one of the best. This one was not far from that and I'm so happy we find this place. Very nice ambiance great service and amazing cheesecakes. read more

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Tried the ube cheesecake and Dubai chocolate mocha and both were amazing! The service was also great read more

Cheesetella - Ube cheesecake and Dubai chocolate mocha - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

AMBIANCE AND SERVICE. This is a little dessert shop in a strip mall in Irvine. The shop itself is not decorated with vibrant colorful designs, probably because it is not intended to be a dining-inside-sit-at-a-table-style restaurant. Instead, you order your dessert from the front counter staff and take the dessert away with you. The counter staff was very friendly and the shop was very clean. Although this shop is located in a busy strip mall, I went to Cheesetella in the mid-afternoon and parking was easy. The name of the shop "Cheesetella" is very easy to see from the parking lot. FOOD. Purchased Chocotella Castella and warmed it in a microwave at home. The chocotella was airy and fluffy and reminded me of a lightly sweetened cocoa flavor spongecake with bits of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the bottom layer. If you want the full flavor of the chocolate chips in the bottom layer, you should gently heat the chocotella to melt the chocolate bits. The chocotella is not heavily sweetened with flavor. It was very good and tasted freshly-baked at home. read more

It was soo fluffy. The guy serving was nice and he even offered us samples even though we were only buying one. Left a great impression- definitely will be coming back! You can't really eat inside as a big group so take it home. But inside is super clean and nicely organized. read more

Yummy addicting cheesecakes and quick services!! I would love to go back to try out more flavors

Great light Ube cheesecake. Got this for a bday dessert dinner. Small store and not much on displace, you have to ask and they bring from the back. read more

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Very professional. Owner and staff are very friendly. The cakes and drinks are all delicious and a must-try.

matcha peach drink was mediocre at best, fell flat on flavor and quality. No fresh peach as picture showed. Original castella was fluffy but that's was about it. Service could have been better but lacked all around. Unfortunately, did not leave feeling this is a place I want to come back anytime soon. read more

We like to try new cake bakeries and this one did not disappoint. We ordered their signature round cheesecake and a chocolate mocha cake. Both were light, airy like a soufflé and not too sweet. Bakery was clean. Staff was helpful. read more

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Wow! Had the ube cheesecake here and it was sooo delicious. Not as egg-ey as uncle testu, and texture was so soft and melt in your mouth. Had a hint of ube. Delicious and can't wait to try more flavors! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

We called to save an order a day in advance, and when we arrived at the specified time, they ran out of our order. They even wrote my phone number for whoever would be working the following day, but failed to contact me that they ran out. Just be honest that phone requests are not a guaranteed rather than giving false hope. read more

Cheesetella's cakes are consistently light, fluffy, and not overly sweet. The price is right on the edge of what I'd be willing to pay, just a bit high for a simple cake. One thing that does bother me is that they keep a stack of cakes out with no indication of when they were made. It's hard to know how fresh they are or how long they've been sitting there. It sometimes does feel like it's been a while. I've also noticed some AI-generated cake photos on Yelp, which seems odd. If the product is good, why not show the real thing? I'd definitely prefer seeing actual photos. Despite that, the quality keeps me coming back and I'll likely continue stopping by. read more

I have seen this place online. This shop reminds me of Uncle Tetsu, that differs in the density of the cake. Cheestella is more dense on the side, whil light and fluffy on the outside. The moment you take a bite into the cake, you get a feeling of light airy cake, followed by a dense cheesecake right in the center. The cake is also not too sweet which makes it a perfect balance! read more

The cheese pulls are insane and every bite is pure comfort food heaven! The menu is creative yet approachable, with flavors that keep you coming back for more. Staff was super friendly and the vibe was cozy and welcoming. This place is a must-visit for any cheese lover in the area! read more

Cheesetella Irvine never disappoints! The tarts have a perfectly flaky crust with smooth, flavorful cheese filling. Service is quick and polite, and the quality is consistently excellent. Highly recommend this place if you love cheese desserts 5 stars read more

Overall good place, originally I thought it was a Japanese based place but turns out it is Korean (not good or bad thing, just an interesting note to me). Unfortunately it seems to be in an area that is somewhat dead, so I was very uncertain of going in or not, but as I heard good things about it, I decided to give it a try. The menu is very sparse, but not necessarily a bad thing as it means they focus on creating a few really good things. So, being here for the first time, I wanted to of course try the most famous or popular thing, and it seemed a choice between the original castella or the cheesecake. Since I was originally thinking of the Japanese jiggly/fluffy cheesecake that I've never tried before, I went with exactly that. And, it was surprisingly expensive for what it was ($17), which is the main reason for not giving the review 5 stars. Additionally, asking the very young employee there for which was more famous/popular, she wasn't very much help, pretty much saying the obvious. The cheesecake itself turned out to be quite yummy and great. However, since I've never tried Japanese Jiggly/fluffy cheesecake before, I don't have anything to compare with. But by itself, it definitely was airy, light, not overly sweet, and something I'm glad I finally tried. read more

I love this place. I've only been twice, but I recommend the original, then the chocolate, then the cream. It's quick; you go in, order, and then on you're on your way out. read more

Really enjoyed the fluffy cheesecake. We like how it's not too sweet. Customer service was great with free samples of the other options. Definitely looking forward to trying out the other options. read more

Saw this place on Instagram and loved what I saw. I came here the other day an hour after they opened. I saw on their website they had a butterscotch latte but it was sold out an hour after opening? And the creamtella was sold out too. Staff were friendly but disappointed that I couldn't get what I came for. Probably wont come back. Gave 3 stars for friendly service. read more

Such good cakes and service. We've tried almost all that they offer there but the "coffee" one tastes so good. We just found this place but will definitely be coming back read more

We had the cheesetella which was light and fluffy. I found the combination with the American cheese inside slightly strange, but it was still good. We also sampled the Ube Cheesecake, also fluffy, with a cheesecake flavor. I actually preferred that and would loke to try a larger portion and other flavors from the shop as well. The Cheesetella makes four very generous servings for $12. read more