5 stars for the goma matcha latte and milk bread with crunchy pearls!…read more The goma matcha latte 5/5 had a black sesame paste that was like the black sesame version of smooth peanut butter! One could probably eat it by the spoonful! Such a complex flavor complement to the matcha latte. The matcha latte (4/5) felt fairly strong (I estimate 4g at least), and the mango puree tasted real/ fresh but was nothing special. However, I did like that it was not too sweet. Caveat: I am partial to mango/coconut milk or mango sticky rice matcha lattes. The goma matcha was worth the $8 pricetag. Tip: Matcha Mondays=10% off matcha drinks! The mango one maybe was worth it due to the amount of matcha, but I do feel like I could make it at home. The milk bread ($5.50) was soft, with a delightful bursting sweet cream filling topped with those shite pearly crunchies-- unique and delicious. I also loved the kinako an pan (sweet bread with red bean filling, $5.50) because of the nostalgic flavors, but also because the azuki bean had a nice crunchy sugar quality. It was on the drier side the day after purchase, but I enjoyed it. Service was cheerful and speedy. The space is pretty large with probably as much outdoor seating as indoor, and there were a few open spots at 1:30 on a Monday. Parking was plentiful in the shared plaza lot with some shady spots. I would drive back just for that goma matcha latte!! Also to try a few other breads or for a nice friend date spot to sit outside.

Came here on Sunday and ordered a Mango Vanilla Custard bread as well as a Goma Matcha Latte…read more Honestly it was whatever. This spot is pretty busy around 12pm because people are eating and some studying. there will be a line when there is a lot of people. The workers are cool, but because I went during a busy time I felt like I was rushed when ordering especially because it was my first time there. I took a look at the menu while I was waiting in line and geez their sandwiches are pretty pricey; hoinestly everything there was pretty pricey. The Goma Matcha seems to be a very popular drink here, so that is what influenced me to try it and it was mid. The matcha flavor was washed out by the black sesame, the drink was not really cold, and it was not filled to the top like I saw other drinks. So there is a little bit of inconsistencies there. At least it was not overly sweet like some places were. The thing that really got me to dislike the drink was the fact that it was $8?! I understand that there are ingredients, labor, etc. to consider into pricing, but I have been to other places that do not charge that much. The drink did not taste good enough to be worth $8. So in my opinion I give the Goma Matcha Latte a 1.5/5 The Mango Vanilla Custard.... The bread was good kind of like a cream puff feel. the custard was very liquid-y when I tried it in the car. As I bit there was filling that oozed out, so I am glad there is enough filling inside. I put it in the fridge when I got home and after a while I took another bite... I think it is better while cold than staying outside of the fridge on display. This pastry was $5.50... a little pricey for it, but the taste was good overall. I give this a 3.5/5 overall this place receives and avg rating of 2.5/5 please take this review with a grain of salt. this is a personal review. your experience may have been/ will be different.

Bread itself taste good but cashier or owner stays in store has bad attitude…read more Again, bread was one of the best in town

The staff here are so nice! They have a good selection of mouthwatering pastries to choose from…read more I came here after lunch during the weekend and they still had a decent variety to choose from. Their Mille fuelle is delicious, just wish part of the pastry wasn't overcooked a bit. But overall yummy! Kougn amanns were decent as were the!other pastries. 10/10 would come here on a regular basis if I didn't live 45 min away!

Sweet Lili's Bakery offers the best customer service as well as best delicious baked goods…read more We ordered a gluten free graduation cake for our daughter who is sensitive to gluten and it was incredibly delicious. The white chocolate raspberry cream filling level of sweetness was just perfect. The look of the cake was so clean and minimalistic just the way we wanted. Our guests who usually don't eat gluten free kept going back for more. Definitely recommended.

Needed a last minute cake and they delivered! Not only were they able to make the cake I needed on…read moresuch short notice but they were extremely sweet! A+ customer service! Cake was beautiful and delicious! Will be ordering my cakes here from now on!

We had an amazing brunch after a long hike here The…read moreingredients were fresh and the breakfast wrap was delicious The staff are super nice and the ambiance is so welcoming will be back soon

The pastries here are so delicious! Everything I've had here is absolutely divine…read more Friendly service, too.

We really enjoyed our experience here. Some of the best baked goods I have ever had. We…read moreparticularly enjoyed the pain au chocolat.

Had early morning breakfast with my partner on 6/10/26. There was a wide variety of baked goods,…read moreall of which looked excellent. I had a ham and cheese salted bread and almond croissant, both of which were excellent. Equally excellent was my partner's turkey sandwich on brioche bread and a pastry whose name I forget but was also quite good. I was impressed with the quality of the pastries and the variety offered. The store has a pleasant and clean ambience. Service was polite. I ordered an "americano" coffee: bold and very satisfying. Curiously, I saw no baguettes or other types of bread for sale. And the price? Well, this is not a run of the mill establishment. Prices are on the higher end, which reflect the quality of the products offered. Their website is not helpful. There is scant information. Nothing about hours of operation. Neither are there photos of pastries offered. Diotima offers classes for those interested in learning the art of pastry making. Besides that, there is no information, a glaring absence. Having said that, and on balance, Diotima does not disappoint, and it is certainly worth repeated visits.

Gotta get here early to get the full menu options. The strawberry croissant pastry is a given but…read morethe azuki cream is another home run! Their egg sandwiches are great as well with friendly and fast service! They also have regular bread options as well!

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!

When I used to be a caregiver, I had a Jewish client in his 90's... luckily I found Efren's where I…read morecould get challah so I could make him challah toast, French toast, and bread pudding! This took him back to younger years... A great find!!

we had a mishap. I was supposed to pick up an order but the store was closed. I then bought my…read moreitems at another bakery. But Efren's explained the problem and apologized profusely. He then gave me my original order at no charge. If you want a bakery with great taste, go to Efren's. If you want an honest owner, go to Efren's. if you want to be treated as if you are special, go to Efren's. It is simple---GO TO EFREN'S!!!!!!!! BUT PLEASE BRING BACK THE BEST APPLE FRITTERS IN THE WORLD!!

Absolutely incredible experience! The RAF latte was a 1000/10. I honestly couldn't believe how good…read moreit was. The flavor was rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. It was thick and creamy in the best way, and even the color was absolutely beautiful. The croissants were just as impressive--so fluffy, buttery, and delicious. Every bite tasted fresh and perfectly made. What surprised me the most were the prices. I

It was my birthday and my friends called bakeries starting with letter A and vanilla was bottom of…read morethe list for south Orange County and the ONLY bakery who had them! Best birthday ever as I have been wanting one for over a year! These were divine! Sweet crunchy chewy topped with whipped cream and tart raspberries! This bakery is small and a little gem and a must visit !

I have been eyeing these big puffy English muffins for the longest time. I was making a trip back…read morefrom Carlsbad and decides to pick some up on the way home. Scratch Bakery Cafe is located in a big plaza with Trader Joe. There are many people outside sitting and eating. You order up front and pay before getting a table. Right when you walk in, there are tons of bags filled with English Muffins, however, they are called Manna buns for trademark reasons. The Manna buns come in plain, sesame, and everything seasonings. I ended up going with plain. The bun is super yummy. I made eggs and avocado sandwich with the bun and couldn't wait to eat them every day. They are pretty big, so I only eat half. They also sell bakery items. I got an oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that was delicious and a Banana's Foster Knock Knock. I absolutely love this and so happy the lady suggested it. It was like an upgraded ding dong but like a banana nut cake and chocolate. Overall, if you're looking for English muffins or some sweet this is definitely your place to try.

What is all the hype? I've been wanting to try this place for a while now…read more Prepare for a wait, it takes a while. Of the $100 dollars I spent getting a variety of goodies, here's my breakdown: The ding dong things- way too chocolatey rich with minimal cream filling, never again The Chicago bran muffin delicious, sticky with nuts and raisins I think The cinnamon rolls, meh, never again, dry not expected The buns, made hamburgers at home they were actually better than expected! Soft light The cream puffs they tasted decent but left an afterfilm of the full fat cream in the center so never again The strawberry custard croissants were my favorite, this outshined them all! If am ever in the area I would get those for sure. But for the prices being so much, not sure why people frequent this place.

The best pastries in town. Must try! Very friendly staff. Will go back again and again.read more

If you want a snippet of France....this is the place!! Their offerings are literally AAA standard!…read more This place is awesome. Their coffee and bakery products of the highest standard in the area. Nothing comes even close. So head on over and enjoy their delicacies Staff is awesome and friendly. The couple who own this business are wonderful hosts, kind and very polite and friendly.