Shoutout to Gary and the Duck Donuts team!…read more I usually order Duck Donuts for team meetings on EZ Cater, maybe 3 dozen max at a time with 1-2 coffee buckets. I recently had a very large order and did 45 dozen (540 pieces!!) directly with the store. Gary was very quick to respond and helpful with the flavor reccs/modifications. We did: glazed, french toast, chocolate with chocolate sprinkles, chocolate covered strawberry, strawberry w rainbow sprinkles, and vanilla chocolate swirl. Day of, Gary was on time with the delivery (even with my last minute time change due to another delivery). Everything was accurate, fresh and carefully packaged. Duck donuts was such a hit! My favorite flavor is the French toast. Highly recommend!!

Stopped here to grab some ice cream from chocolate shoppe ice cream and while the ice cream tasted…read moregreat the experience was pretty horrible. When I searched on Google for ice cream near me- chocolate shoppe ice cream popped up then upon looking further I realized it was sold within duck donuts. Still ventured to try it Two guys working, one said he was new, and didn't know where all the flavors were / allowed us to try some b4 we ordered but was a pain bc the flavors were spread between two freezers in front of store and whatever was in the back. Placed an order for 3 double scoop cups (all they had) and took a really long time to make them having to figure out where the flavors were between the front and back of store. Then. They didn't have lids to cover them or a bag to put them in - so we literally covered each cup with another cup and put in a box I had from Costco in my trunk to get them home without dripping everywhere in my car. And I say dripping everywhere bc by the time he finished the last cup/. The others were melted from taking so long. They should probably just stick to donuts if they can't fully support the ice cream products. If I knew now/ I wouldn't have chosen to try there for ice cream. Very unfortunate, bc we probably would have loved the ice cream - but the experience clearly trumped the product.

The cakes with all of them layers called out to us and we decided to go grab a slice (or two) and…read morewe were not disappointed. The service was very friendly and we were able to get service for our slices of cake as we got seated for our dine-in option. The interior has plenty of seating, but I assume it is for the diners so make sure you choose that option for the full experience. The cakes themselves were a good dense bite of flavor. The tiramisu was a good rich and delicate taste while the strawberry matcha had a lighter and sweeter touch. Good contrast in flavors really made the experience better overall

Coming from Irvine, I picked up six pastries from Lady M Cake Boutique and honestly, they were…read morescrumptious. My favorites were definitely the lavender, pistachio, and the Italian chocolate. The lavender was the most unique and would absolutely be the one I bring to wow new people. The pistachio was rich, creamy, and really well balanced. The Italian chocolate was deeply chocolatey, exactly how I like it, and I finished the whole thing in one sitting. The rose flavor is definitely for people who truly enjoy rose desserts. The strawberry was the only one that did not fully match my expectations from a high end bakery. The tiramisu was decent, more cream-forward and lighter on the coffee flavor than I expected. Overall, these pastries are definitely on the sweeter, cream-based side, and honestly, that is exactly what made them so good to me. I do not want desserts to be less sweet, I want them to feel indulgent and perfect, and these did. I will absolutely keep going back, especially for the lavender, chocolate, and pistachio pastries.

The desserts were not overly sweet. The mochi waffles had a nice texture, being chewy on the inside…read moreand crunchy on the outside. The nutella and ube mochi waffles were my favorites. The bingsoo was fluffy and the toppings were nice, and I especially liked their seasonal "Melon Lime Breeze" flavor. The service here was excellent. I really enjoyed the vibe of the atmosphere and ambiance; the furniture matched with the environment inside.

Food: We tried the mango bingsoo, and it was so good with so much fresh mango on top! There was…read morealso this melon flavored ice cream which helped give the bingsoo more sweetness. Wow!! You can share a large bingsoo with 1-2 people, and their small is an individual serving. Service: Our bingsoo came out so fast! The employee taking our order was nice! Something to note is the cafe closes at 10 PM, so make sure to leave before as that way, employees have time to close the cafe. Ambiance: This cafe was small and cute with a few tables and bathrooms. There is also plenty of parking in front of the cafe in the larger plaza. Also, Heybings is close to South Coast Plaza if you want to get dinner and then come here for a sweet treat! Heybings has great bingsoo in Costa Mesa! Get a large, and share with your friends!!

I originally just had a craving and wanted to go buy a cake--specifically heading there for the…read more*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! ^_^

It was one stressful week and when I saw this dessert shop, it put a smile on my face!…read more 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!

SO GOOD! I got the…read moremango coconut sago drink. The mangos were perfectly sweet and I enjoyed the balance of the sago, coconut and mango. The proportions of each layer was perfect. It reminded me of mango sticky rice in a drink! Def would come back to get this. My fiance got the mango fruit tea. It was a bit too floral than what we were expecting but still refreshing! 5 stars is because of how tasty the mango coconut drink was.

Hui Lau Shan, 5365 Alton Parkway, Suite M,…read moreIrvine, CA92604. Back at Hui Lau Shan, this time bringing family member who's here for the first time. We had the Durian Black Glutinous Rice (warm version) and Mango Coconut Duo Mix. Delightfully refreshing and light. We liked it that it was well balanced and not too sweet. The natural sweetness came from coconut and glutinous rice instead of some artificial sugar/sweetener.

Such a cute boba place . I been here when it was bober tea and now they're naricha tea. This place…read moreis cute a lot of areas in this place that you can do photo ops with your friends and family a perfect hang out spot . Their boba is really good and flavorful let alone refreshing perfect for the hot summer. I really love places that have kiosk , makes it easier to order and very convenient you order from the machine and like 5-10mins later your drinks are ready . I will come back because I eat to try their Dubai strawberries and see what the hype is about. All and all this place is pretty good. Spacious and has a very friendly welcoming. Oh and have I mentioned they have a lot of Filipino inspired drinks ! THAT IS 100% AMAZING ! I love that they have Taho on their menu ! Thank you Naricha for making amazing drinks and awesome good vibes

Decided to try this shop due to a BOGO free offer on the brown sugar brûlée and boba. Drinks were…read morealready ready when we arrived. Parking can get a little tight in the free parking lot, but we didn't have too much trouble on Sunday afternoon. The interior was very cute and pretty with flowers. They also sell mochi donuts -- this looks like a rebrand Bober Tea shop that's known for their "stir fried" boba. The brown sugar boba in our drinks tasted like the super soft and flavorful boba. My husband and I really loved the boba. But at 100% sweet, the drink was wayyy too sweet that we had to dilute it with water. Next time I would get half sweet. It had a very nice black tea flavor that shone through which is unique from other boba shops.

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.

Hey Beautiful People!…read more So you know how no 2 shops are alike, even if they are owned by the same person? Well, I learned my lesson! This Cream Pan is nothing like their FV location, which is sad because Tustin is actually the original. Inside is dingy and messy, which should have been a sign for me to walk out, but I really wanted a strawberry croissant. Big mistake! It was soggy--as if it was made yesterday. The strawberry was already going bad. Will never set foot in this location ever again and learned my lesson to stick to the Fountain Valley one. Thanks for reading!

Wow the best cheesecake I've ever had probably! Light and not too sweet. Literally perfect. I dream…read moreabout this cheesecake.. seriously.

This is my first time trying Yu Cake business…read more It is located on the bottom of the first floor slightly in the corner and hidden. It is past Macy's Men store. They have tables inside and outside. It is pretty great spot for quiet time. Ambiance is nice. They have an amazing layer sliced desserts but did not purchase. I will definitely check their layer cakes in the near future. Ordered Fruit Lime Tea Lychee Lime Tea Both were refreshing drinks with half added sugar, so it was perfect.