This place is such a mystery. How could someplace so…read moreunattractive and run down produce the very best bakery items in Orange County? The old adage "You can't judge a book by its cover," is true here. This place looks forgotten, ignored, unassuming, but produces the finest bakery items in Orange County. You enter and have to immediately get into a line. Inside, it is like a aged cafeteria of your childhood. You have to wait for a young lady who can't even look over the top of the counter because there is so much stuff piled high. She stands on tip toes to see you and you have to shout at her and point what you want. The problem is when she sees you, you are near the cash register, so you must say excuse me and walk in front of a line of people to point and shout out what you want. It is so poorly designed and complicated to order. We all endure because like the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld, the product is worth it. They sell the world's best Olive bread, scones, and strawberry crossants. If you survive the line, you make it to the cash register, pay, get a bag and leave. There is no where to sit. There is no internet. They shuffle you through and on to the next one. The pastry items are incredible and worth the trouble.

Cream Pan is a solid staple. I haven't tried most of their items, but have tried a few…read more Strawberry croissants: 7.5/10. What Cream Pan is known for, to the point where people call this a cream pan. Solid and I prefer their pastry cream over the whipped cream that a lot of places use. You can easily buy as a set. The more you buy, the larger the discount. It feels like it's gone through shrinkflation though. Also not as good as it used to be. Adzuki cream: 10/10. The hidden star of the place. Absolutely phenomenal. Great flavor. The whipped cream is slightly too sweet but amazing otherwise. Love the red bean in here. There's a good mix of textures. Feels light thanks to the cream. Cream puff: 6/10. Was disappointed by this to be honest. Other pastries I've tried like the one in the photo are just okay. Nothing stand out. Customer service isn't great. Someone cut in front of me and they didn't care. Free parking and plenty of it since it's a large plaza.

I ordered this durian cake for our anniversary, and wow... it's easily the best cake I've ever had…read more If you love real durian, you'll love this cake. The cream is super smooth and filled with actual durian pulp--no artificial flavor at all. The sponge is so light and fluffy that it almost melts in your mouth, and it pairs perfectly with the rich, fruity durian cream. I already love fresh durian and durian ice cream, but this was my first time trying a durian cake, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The 6-inch cake was $68, so it's definitely a treat, but I'd happily buy it again. Just make sure to order a few days ahead. The service was amazing too. Since it was our anniversary, they added a cute "Happy Anniversary" sign to the cake at no extra charge. When we picked it up, they even reminded us to head straight home because the summer heat could affect the cake. You can tell they genuinely care about the quality of their cakes and want customers to enjoy them at their best. Definitely coming back to try more flavors!

Very cute and small local bakery. Plenty of parking and no wait on a Sunday. No seating inside but…read morea few tables outside. I got a few cake slices for my brother since he doesn't eat a full cake and they were very fluffy and moist. Not too sweet and very easy on the stomach. The staff was very nice and welcoming. There was a good variety of croissants, cookies, cakes and puddings.

Such a cute spot! Line out the door but wait wasn't too bad. Workers were friendly and helpful as…read morewell. I tried the curry pan and kobojicha latte. Was surprised when I bit into the curry pan, it was so soft and warm! Very tasty would def get again! The kobojicha latte is their hojicha latte. Not the best hojicha but it was sweet and creamy with salted foam on top. I liked that it was made with oat milk. Will definitely have to come back for more :)

3/5 for the matcha, but 5/5 for the pastries!!…read more I got the Matcha Rose Latte and unfortunately was pretty underwhelmed. The matcha flavor wasn't very strong and I felt like the drink was missing that rich, earthy matcha flavor that I usually look for. Overall, it wasn't bad, but definitely not something I would come back specifically for. HOWEVER, the pastries are a completely different story. 5/5. Their Curry Pan is SO GOOD. Super crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the curry filling is so flavorful. This is honestly what I would come back for over the drinks. They have a huge selection of Japanese-style breads and pastries, and everything always looks so fresh and fluffy. If you're coming here mainly for matcha, I think there are better matcha spots in OC. But as a bakery?? Absolutely worth trying. Come for the pastries and definitely get the Curry Pan!!

THEY CLOSEDDDD!! I literally just called them a few days…read moreago to place an order abx they took it, gave me the price and the date/time for pick up. I showed up and doors are locked wirh just a sign saying they're PERMANANTLY closing the location

I've had Bad Bakers bookmarked for a while. After seeing all the yummy recent pics of beautiful…read moredonuts and Ube staxx, I was finally tempted. We got there around noon... and whew, the display case looked like y'all beat me to the party!!! Slim pickings :( Tragic!!! We ordered the Half & Half Bundle (6 donuts + 20 Ube Staxx because we believe in balance). Monique told us they were out of Staxx and had to bake more, so we did the walk of patience and came back. Corine assisted us round two. Thank you much!! Let's talk aboit this magical bread. The Ube Staxx came out warm... soft.... chewy.... like edible hugs!! I melted with every bite!! We blacked out and ate half the box in the parking lot. No shame!! Ordered 3 more boxes of Ube Staxx. Yes, THREE!!!! Yes, we waited again. Oh yeahhh...., so very worth it!!!!!!! The donuts were cute, unique, and delish... but the Staxx? Absolutely dangerous!!! Extremely hazardous to your self-control!!!! You've been warned!!!

I'm in love! Never had sourdough donuts, tried them here, and it's my favorite kind of donuts now!…read moreThe dough definitely doesn't taste sour at all, in fact it's super airy and fluffy. The actual donuts came out double times bigger than display too haha Blueberry glazed donut: fruity and not too tart, very balanced. Can never go wrong with this one if it's your first time Passion fruit fool: their seasonal, I love the tropical flavor! The jam and fresh passion fruit is super yummy Banoffe: I was scared the banana nuttiness will be too overpowering, it's actually not. Cream is light and not too concentrated. Ham and cheese: absolutely my favorite. Had a great cheese pull, comes with a mustard sauce that pairs well with the savory flavor. It breaks my traditional view on donuts. There are so many kinds I want to try still, so I will be back. Plenty seats inside and they do get busy and has a line. Signed up for their reward program and marketing so I can catch all their seasonal flavors. I think they refresh every month.

I would love to give this place a 3.5 or 3.75 but that isn't an option. I love love love their…read moredonuts. They are fresh and warm. I've tried the peach glaze, passion fruit, sprinkle, lemon, etc. all very good. The service is usually not too great as of lately. I'm not usually greeted and the vibe from the employees is very nonchalant. Almost like you're an inconvenience but not quite, as they aren't rude just aloof maybe. I also have come in once or twice when Worship music was playing, and that's not quite my vibe, but to each their own. It's their business, just thought I'd mention it. Lastly, I almost tried their coffee today until I saw alternative milk was $1.25 extra !! Their base prices for coffee and matcha are a little on the pricier side, I would compare it to a specialty coffee shop for pricing. I know that specialty coffee shops charge that much due to the grade of beans being higher and more expensive, so I'm wondering if they use higher quality beans as well to justify their price? Either $1.25 for oat milk was a total turn off for me, it seems a little greedy. Most places charge $.75-$1. The rewards system is not very rewarding as it is one free donut for every $100 you spend. Not sure I'll be coming back. Maybe occasionally when I'm craving a donut.

The pastries are fresh, colorful, and gorgeous! Your mood can be cured even you have not taste the…read morecream and sweets. I have seen a lot of male customers buy the pastries and cakes! They pick the cake and pastries so careful that I don't think they just buy for others. They will eat that cakes! I bought salted bread and scone yesterday and came back for trying out other pastries and unsweet iced matcha latte. There matcha latte taste very rich! I feel it taste more umami less grassy and a creamy nuts flavor like red bean or soy bean. Will come back to explore more cakes

I was excited to try a slice of cake from here, as I've heard some mixed things, but I was pretty…read moredisappointed. The chocolate ganache cake was not really my cup of tea, but I think that's my own personal preference. It was bitter, which I know ganache can be sometimes. I also tried their cookie croissant, which was decent, but the croissant was pretty hard. The bakery is super cute though. I do want to try their pastries, but was disappointed with the few items I got sadly.

Baked Banhs have some of the best canelés in town, and sadly, they are closing on June 27th! We are…read moreso sad we didn't get to come visit until quite recently. :( We parked in the nearby parking lot on 4th street. Usually parking here isn't too bad if you're staying for less than an hour and easy to walk over to the dessert shop. Baked Banhs is located in the 4th street food market, one of the first shops you'll see if you're coming from the parking lot. Note the hours before you come (for instance, they're closed on Sundays and Mondays). And note that they seem to usually sell out of certain items by the days end. We've tried a number of different items here now including four of their canelés and their basque cheesecake. The cheesecake was solid. But we really loved their canelés. They are soft/moist on the inside with a nice crunch. And the different flavors really come through. Our favorite is the black sesame - not only is there black sesame peppered on the top but also in the center with a nice black sesame cream. It's so good and delicious. Four canelés cost $16 and thought they were well worth the price. Again, it's so sad to hear that Baked Banhs is closing soon so if you're a fan of canelés or other desserts, recommended to come sooner than later to try this out! We really hope they reopen again elsewhere or do a lot of pop-ups soon.

Perhaps one of my new fave dessert shops. It's a bummer it's so far from me, but I'm glad to have…read morediscovered it. I got the ube tiramisu and a few cookies. My goodness were they amazing! I had to stop myself from inhaling the delicious sweet treats. This is a micro bakery located inside a foodhall. Do yourself a favor and check this place out next time you're in OC. I know I'll sure be back!

Service is bad, brings wrong food or some items were missing from the food we ordered. Twice I had…read morethe same order and they different from each other. Once bread was missing. The lamb sausage yesterday was awful tasting were as two weeks ago was tasty. Had to ask for coffee that was ordered twice till someone brought it. On the whole service is very careless.

Chaupain's croissants and pastries never cease to amaze. So so flaky and crispy! My go-to and an…read moreabsolute must try for anyone who loves French bakeries. My family loves the spinach cheese and mixed berry croissant. They have a variety of croissants, tarts, cakes, quiches, sandwiches - and entree items like French onion soup, and the sunrise sandwich which are both very good. The Laguna Hills branch is a very small storefront with some patio seating. The staff are always so polite and friendly!

Absolutely love coming here. Their muffins are tasty and not too sweet. Their chocolate mochi donut…read moreis wonderful with the perfect amount of chew and the texture with each bite is nice. Their wagyu curry pan is perfectly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Their drinks are also something you shouldn't miss out on. Their kinako hot drink, hojicha latte and matcha drinks are perfect for a mid day pick me up. They also have ice cream soft serve which is nice and a great treat on a warm day. I often buy their sliced bread as well and prefer their bread to other places.

Such a cute little bakery located inside the Mitsuwa! I come here whenever I'm craving a quick soft…read moreserve- it is such a sizeable portion for the price. I like getting the plain vanilla one, and it also comes with a little cereal at the bottom that gives it a good crunch. The coffee jelly milk is also great, it feels similar to a boba drink but it's a lot cheaper. Whenever I come here it's always the same lady who I'm sure is tired of seeing me lol, but she is so sweet and kind and patient when I have trouble deciding what to pick here! As for the pastries/desserts, the custard pudding cup deserves more love! I'm not sure if it's housemade here, but if you've ever been to Japan, it tastes exactly like the ones you buy from the konbini! I remember I would buy one almost every day of my trip, so I've grown cravings for it that Hamadaya satisfies in OC. The bavarian chocolate cream is a fun decadent pastry if you're into chocolate- comes with so many chocolate chips. The cheese bread is also a go-to for me if I'm in a savory mood- it's exactly what it sounds like, cheese and bread but who doesn't love those two things? Egg katsu sandwich is good if you're looking for something more substantial. The strawberry shortcake I've tried here was also good, but I did pick it up near their closing so it felt a little dried out. Definitely would recommend coming here earlier in the day for fresher and better selection of pastries!

Korean cream puffs + coffee = such a good combo!…read more Manmi Bakery is best known for their little Korean cream puffs, and they're only $0.75 each (2026/7). They're super popular, and a lot of their other breads sell out by lunchtime too. One thing to know: you'll need to buy 12 or more cream puffs if you want them packed in a box. Manmi Bakery 8942 Garden Grove Blvd Ste. #110, Garden Grove, CA 92844

Manmi Bakery has some hits and misses. The cream puffs were definitely the highlight--really good,…read morelight, and not overly sweet. Unfortunately, the rest of the baked goods we tried were just okay and nothing particularly memorable. The staff also weren't especially friendly, which took away a bit from the experience. One thing to keep in mind: there's a $0.75 charge for using a credit card, so be sure to bring cash if you want to avoid the extra fee. Parking can also be a challenge. The lot is small, and most of the spaces are better suited for compact cars. Overall, I'd come back for the cream puffs, but probably not much else.