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    Cream Pan

    4.5 (7k reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Sharon K.

    The strawberries croissant are amazing. I bought a 6 pack which is perfect size to share with the family. They also great item to bring to a potluck if you don't have any idea to bring. They are always a hit with everyone. They also have other pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. But most people come for the strawberry croissant! Parking is easy and shared among other businesses in the area.

    Jackson T.

    I have to go back to cream pan whenever I'm in socal. Everything still tastes great and they still have 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.

    Strawberry Croissants. Yum!
    Betty G.

    We had the strawberry cream filled croissants for dessert by request of our staff. Cream Pan's staples. My favorite. Always fresh and delicious.

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    Emmett T.

    We have made pit stops at this OG branch of Cream Pan in Tustin over the years. The location of this well-known Japanese/French bakery was unusual in that it's isolated in a corner of the El Camino Plaza. I had expected the business to be in a more high volume area, however a benefit of their corner spot was that the parking lot had plenty of spaces. There's no indoor seating, but outdoor tables were set up along the north and east perimeters of the building. I was by myself at this latest visit, and it was close to the end of the day so the inventory was quite depleted. There was no line at all which was not a surprise. The famous Strawberry Croissants and prepackaged items were on refrigerated display to the left when you walked in. As the service counter rounded a corner, there were more fresh baked goods on display before you reached a register. Across from the registers were shelves containing bags of fresh bread products. I bought a Strawberry Croissant, a Sticky Bun, a Ham and Cheese Croissant, and an Apple Croissant. The quality of the pastry dough was very good, and I could see why the Strawberry Croissant was a favorite with the customers. The croissants were light and flakey, and the powdered sugar added a delicate topping to the strawberry version. If I were to rate on just the Strawberry Croissant, then it would be five stars. My overall rating was downgraded because of the customer traffic flow. The lines can be optimized so that if you wanted to buy a six-pack of the Strawberry Croissants and/or anything prepackaged, then a separate queue should be arranged for those customers. The cafeteria trays were of limited use if you were not getting a large number of items. As you advanced in the queue, other products had to be requested from a worker behind the counter and then those were not placed on the tray. Ultimately, I think they can configure the operation to more efficiently handle the higher volume periods of the day.

    Strawberry Croissants!!
    Eunhae H.

    In 2024, Cream Pan earned Yelp's top honor as the best pastry shop in Orange County--rightfully so and well deserved! They've also been recognized by The Orange County Register, TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice, and OC Weekly. Influenced by French and Japanese-style baking, they specialize on cream pans--hence the name. Cream pans are sweet buns filled with a light, silky custard. Whenever I come here, there's always a long line but it's so worth it. I get their famous strawberry croissant, which is filled with a perfectly balanced cream custard that's just the right amount of sweetness for my liking. They have a wide range of options--from sandwiches and rice dishes to donuts, cakes, and even sushi. They also offer catering, including strawberry croissants, sandwich trays, whole cakes (6- or 9-inch), roll cakes, and sushi trays. Catering is available at all three locations: Tustin, Fountain Valley, and Lomita.

    Willie L.

    One of the original pastry shops in OC that I have been coming to get for many years. Strawberry croissant is the way to go. The space can be a bit tight when there is a line out the door. I usually stop by in the mornings before work, which is also when the pastries are freshly baked. Last time I also tried a few other pasties and niku man (pork bun) and spam and egg misubi for breakfast. Many of the other sandwiches are also tasty.

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    Nicole H.

    They're known for their strawberry croissants, and they are definitely delicious. But, I've noticed over the years, especially recently, the prices have gone much higher and the product seems much smaller. I would love getting their variety pack of sandwiches, but again, the prices kept rising, so I hardly get them anymore. They hardly fill you up, anyway, because they're so tiny. The Spam and egg musubis are tasty. The scones are fluffy and not hard and dry like at most other bakeries. Their carrot juice is nice. If anything, I'll go in and get their white sandwich bread, brioche buns, and butter rolls. They have curry dishes, California rolls, spicy tuna rolls, and many other items. It's a small shop, and items usually sell out way before closing time. Service is meh, definitely went downhill over the years as well, unfortunately. Regardless, it's quaint and unassuming. There's seating outside on the patio. There used to be inside seating before COVID, and they just use that area for storage, now. It doesn't look great. But, there are plenty of other restaurants, shops, coffee shops, etc., so you can walk around the whole block.

    Coffee rolls, almond croissant, strawberry croissant.
    Shanel B.

    Friends brought bakery from here and it was sooooo good. The strawberry croissant was flaky and crispy just the way I like it. I just wish there were more strawberries only because I love strawberries. Almond croissant was good but I like Bouchon bakery (Yountville, CA) almond croissant better. Coffee rolls were very good. Soft sponge with enough coffee flavor.

    Dee S.

    Hey Beautiful People! 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!

    MJ H.

    A very popular bakery known for their strawberry croissants. The pastries are good, but I actually come here more for their sandwiches. I like the variety and the portion size, perfect for grabbing something quick to go for events. That said, if you're looking for a cute bakery to sit and enjoy your pastries, this isn't the spot. The space is small and cramped with a narrow cafeteria-style line where you order (but barely can see their faces as the bakery cases are too high), pay, and head out. There are boxes and supplies stacked around the store, so the ambiance isn't the highlight. Despite the setup, they're always busy because the pastries and other food items are good.

    Jenny R.

    The social media trend on this place is so so accurate! I got the cream pan, azuki cream, and the famous strawberry croissant. Unfortunately, I couldn't get my lips on it for a few days but got man, oh damn, it was still pretty taste and can just imagine if I took a bite of them the day of. The service was a bit off meaning the girl grabbing my pastries was emotionless and the girls at the register were just chatting away while I waited for one of them to ring me up. But would I go back? Hell yeah! It's take good

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    Caes F.

    Cream Pan is a must when you visit Tustin! 1. The Strawberry Custard Croissant is what they are known for and run you around $2.40 per piece or if you purchase in bulk it is cheaper. I opted for the 14 at $32. Great for sharing. 2. The Cream Puff use the same custard in the filling They do run out of their bread toward the end of the day.

    Ryan M.

    Came and got the azuki cream pan and iconic strawberry croissant. We easily found parking out front. There was a short line out the door but it moved quickly, just make sure you don't leave the door open. If the line inside is full keep the door closed till it gets shorter then go inside. The have both sweet and savory pastries. The sweet ones are out front as you pass the case facing the door. The savory selections are featured after you turn the corner of the counter. They also have sandwiches as well as a Karaage and musubi combo which I want to try. I got the iconic strawberry croissant which was flakey and had a bit of custard and a few slices of strawberry inside. It's 2 maybe 3 bites. It was delicious but I think I prefer the azuki cream pan. The azuki cream pan was filled with azuki bean and had a light sweet cream filling too. The combination of the 2 made for a delightful taste and texture. The process is easy, stand in line, order the items as you see them. So sweet items first then savory. If you want a bunch of sandwiches or musubi then grab a tray. They also have freshly baked bread before your reach the register. You can't go wrong with the strawberry croissant but I suggest you try one of their other products too.

    omgoooooood!!!  my friend brought us strawberry cream puffy pastry.  yummmz

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    Any vegan options?

    I don't think so because I asked them for dairy free items. They only had sourdough and another form of rustic bread. They also will say there is the chance for cross contamination. Hope this helps!

    Anything with ube/purple yam?

    I am not sure, but I believe they have.

    Gluten free options?

    Unfortunately, no.

    Do you deliver to a local area?

    You can use apps like DoorDash, UberEats and etc for deliveries. This place does not do their own delivery service.

    Are you open today for thanksgiving?

    No they are not open on Thanksgiving

    How are the strawberry croissants after being a day old?

    They are pretty good. Just make sure to refrigerate them.

    Is it just me or have other people also noticed how every item is like half the size it used to be and costs more as well?

    I agree. A little harder to enjoy more now because of it. Wouldn't mind paying more for the old size.

    How much are the mixed sandwich boxes and do they run out easily?

    Is there katsu sando(tonkatsu sandwich)?

    Yes and they are delicious!

    What cheese do they use for their ham & cheese croissant? It was so delicious!

    I think they use Gruyère

    Are you open tomorrow on Thanksgiving day?

    Yes according to there IG but closes early https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckny6tirPN9/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    Can I order it over the phone?

    I believe so if they pick up! They run out of things so early so order for pickup

    For the Tustin location?? If I come at 9:30am on Sunday, would there be a higher probability their strawberry croissants being sold out? Would you recommend preordering the 14 pieces?

    Hello there always making them so if they run out they have some in the back that's there biggest sale so yeah your good. I've never let order them just because they always have them but I'm sure if you call te hey can advised you there's a also a… 

    Anything here contain nuts?

    Which one is better, strawberry shortcake or cheesecake?

    Both are good, too hard to choose! Try both!

    Hi , I was wondering if you guys open on July 4th?

    Yes they are just be prepared to wait in line

    Do they still have the matcha cake?

    I saw it when I was there not too long ago.

    What sizes do they have for the strawberry croissants and how much are they?

    Size: They are on the smaller side - can fit one on the palm of your hand. I believe the only have 1 size. Price: I think they are around $1.70 a piece (more prices can be… 

    Do the strawberry croissants freeze well?

    They have fresh cream and strawberries so I don't think they'd freeze well. Eating them fresh is best or at least in a day or 2👍🏼

    Gluten free options?

    No. Not at all. My husband is gluten free and waits in the car.

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