Had a rough week and something sweet seemed to be the answer.. never tried this sort of ice cream…read morebefore and the flavors sounded amazing so we gave it a try... Highly recommend trying this place! Service is fantastic.. the shop is spotless and clean.. light and bright. Don't miss ordering churros to share with your desert. The little cup with 2 flavors is plenty but if you have a hearty appetite you can go bigger. Less sugar and more flavorful than any other places we have tried.

While driving in the area, I consulted Yelp, which brought us here. Service was impressively…read morewelcoming and friendly; she'd offered for us to sample flavors, if we desired, and appreciatively named their popular flavors. We each ordered a Small (single flavor), $6.95: - Dulce de Leche - Pampas Chocolate Both flavors were satisfyingly delicious. In comparison to our recent experiences at other ice cream shops, we found these portions rather small, especially for the cost. Fun-&-tasty find, and glad to have experienced it!

Might be the best Japanese bakery I've been to in southern Orange County! I've seen a line out to…read moreother businesses early in the morning to this bakery and figured it might just be the hype, but it's been almost a year and I still consistently see the line in the morning on the weekends which is usually a telltale sign of a good business. They have lots of pastries and we opted for the pineapple bun and chocolate cream pastry. The pineapple bun had a great crispy outer shell and fluffy warm bread inside, and the chocolate cream pastry was also fluffy and warm that it almost felt like biting into a chocolate cloud. The bakery is lively with lots of associates working in the back and front, so the line does move relatively quickly. Super impressed with just how good of a quality pastry this bakery can offer, it's a warm and inviting store front with some outdoor seating and is a must stop for anyone who loves a good pastry!

Great addition to the Asian bakery options in this area! We tried salt bread for the first time in…read moreKorea a few years ago, and again last year in Japan. The Japanese one has a nice crunchy buttery crust at the bottom and is a little longer in shape but both are equally delicious, salty, and buttery. We especially liked the red bean one at Okayama. The curry pan was warm and fresh! Beware the spicy one is quite spicy We also enjoyed the fish filet and the matcha mochi red bean. The melon pan was just ok for us. There's honestly so many options I don't think you can go wrong

Saffron Bakery was amazing! The service was fantastic, the owner was incredibly welcoming, and…read moreeverything we tried was fresh, crispy, and delicious. The Nutella pastry was the standout--perfectly flaky and actually filled with Nutella throughout, not just in the center. The danishes had that perfect light, crispy crunch and were incredibly flaky. Even the chocolate chip cookie with walnuts was delicious, and I'm typically not a walnut fan! They also have Turkish coffee and Persian tea, which makes this place even more special. You can tell there's a lot of care put into both the pastries and the customer experience. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. Highly recommend Saffron Bakery--we'll definitely be back!

I've seen this place every time I stop at Starbucks to get my coffee and always thought, "You know…read morewhat, let's try it today." WOW. Absolutely wow! For a second, I felt like we had been transported to Europe. The pastries here are incredible, and the service was magnificent. We had such a nice gentleman helping us, and he recommended the guava Danish. I'm SO glad he did. It was amazing! We also tried the jalapeño croissant and the banana crème Danish, and everything was delicious. Needless to say, we'll definitely be coming back!

The coffee is lovely, and the breakfast, garlic bread, and pastries are all so tempting--everything…read moresmells absolutely divine. A must-visit if you're in the area. My only wish? A classic, rich tiramisu on the menu--hopefully, one day.

I perused their online menu again and made a list: sunrise croissant; cream cheese danish; ham and…read morecheese croissant; iced coffee w/whole milk; Italian sandwich; Monte Cristo sandwich; Banana walnut bread; blueberry lemon cake; brownie; chocolate chip cookie, vanilla cheesecake; almond croissant; peach tart; cherry cream cheese cruffin. I did not see the cherry cream cheese cruffin, so I went basic. HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT: -- good and buttery -- flaky -- good balance of ingredients RATING = A ICED COFFEE w/WHOLE MILK: -- due to their sour coffee I will always go iced moving forward whether latte or this -- smooth -- brought down the sour big time RATING = A Nice dining space inside and out; ample on both until super busy.

Visited Moulin for the first time with a friend and had such a great brunch experience. The…read morelocation is super convenient if you're planning a beach day. After we finished eating, we walked along the beach and it was the perfect way to spend the morning. Parking is just street parking, so I would recommend getting there early if you want an easier time finding a spot. Service was nice and just ordered inside and grabbed a table outside. I ordered the Croque Madame and it was so good. The bread was crispy, the cheese was perfectly melted, and the egg on top made it even better. It came with a fresh side salad that balanced everything out nicely. My friend got the quiche and loved it too. We also got a pastry to share and both a hot latte and iced latte. The coffee was smooth and paired really well with the food. The atmosphere is cute, cozy, and feels like you're stepping into a little French café. Everything looked just as good as it tasted. Definitely a spot I would come back to when I'm in the area. Highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for a brunch spot near the beach.

Moulin is definitely my favorite breakfast spot in Laguna Beach. What I love most about this place…read moreis the European atmosphere. The people, the outdoor seating, the pastries, and the overall vibe make you feel like you're sitting at a café somewhere in Europe. My favorite way to start the day is with a hot sandwich and a coffee on the patio. The service is always friendly, efficient, and welcoming. The area is currently undergoing construction, which makes visiting a little less convenient, but the café is still open and well worth the visit. I highly recommend Moulin if you're looking for great coffee, delicious food, and a unique European-style atmosphere.

Samples were available, service was fast, you can have up to 4 flavors in a cup for just $7.20!…read more Highly recommend you give the menu a look before arriving, and have what flavors you'd like to try ready beforehand, as they were busy when I went. Place is a little small, and there's no space to stay there and enjoy the gelato, so I'd recommend having another place in mind to sit and enjoy the nice gelato.

This place never disappoints! My boyfriend and I come here for their amazing Waffle Cone Gelato…read moretreat about once a month--sometimes more! I've only been here a handful of times when there was no line, and that's usually because they had just opened. Otherwise, the line is almost always wrapped around the corner onto PCH--but it is absolutely worth the wait! I'm also really impressed with the staff. They are always on it! I actually time our wait every time we come, and they are incredibly consistent and quick. Even with a long line, our wait has never exceeded 25 minutes. And then there's the smell of those freshly baked waffle cone as you approach are to die for! The portions are generous, the gelato is delicious, and everything is always on point. It's one of those treats that just hits the spot every single time. Definitely worth the wait and easily one of our favorite monthly treats!

I was so excited to try this place but unfortunately it was not good. The do not have soft-serve…read morewhich was the reason why we came here in the first place. We settled for a bubble cone with strawberry ice cream. The cone was almost raw with mochi-like texture but not in a good way and the ice cream had an off putting aftertaste. All went in the trash as it was inedible. The red flag should've been the menu as it includes calamari and garlic fries. Leason learned.

Fluffy Bear is located in the Ralphs shopping center so parking shouldn't be an issue. There's a…read morefew short term parking spots directly in the front. We came on a Friday night, it wasn't too busy. Please note, the sign outside says "Pengo". We wanted to order the soft serve in a taiyaki but they were out of taiyaki. They offer 2 soft serve flavors, one is their flavor of the month. Customer service was fair - they weren't too welcoming nor did they have great vibes. We ordered two soft serves in bubble waffles. It took some time to get our order. I do appreciate the toppings are unlimited. I would recommend having more soft serve flavors.

Awesome spot cozy vibes! Great service! And the food is top notch! Outdoor seating is also nice!read more

My friends and I LOVED this cafe! We stopped by on a Friday morning around 10 or 11am. The line…read morewasn't too long, and we were able to find seating for all 5 of us. Drinks were all so good. My friends got the nutella latte and dirty chai latte, and I got the hot matcha latte. The lattes were perfectly sweet and creamy. Their matcha comes unsweetened, so you can add syrup or use sugar packets to sweeten it. Most places sell watery matcha, but this one is decently strong and very vibrant in color. Still craving that nutella latte! Savory foods were amazing. I got the half turkey sandwich, and my friends got the chorizo burrito. I'm usually bad at finishing my food, but I got through my whole plate! I don't eat pork, so I didn't try the burrito, but my friends described it as cheesy and filling. Can definitely share one burrito between two people. The sweet foods were too sweet for me. We had banana bread, matcha cookies, and matcha scones. Really want to come back soon!

If you're reading this review, please be confident that I consider myself a self-proclaimed boba…read moresnob and local business positive experience chaser haha I try to go to locally owned franchised boba shops in a 15-mile radius of this location but I come back here often! The closest one to Feng Cha Laguna Niguel is Omomo AV. Quick opinion about Omomo AV: I think Omomo AV is very overrated and only wishes it can have the reputation of Omomo Irvine. The lines are long, the boba quality isn't even that good, and the shop doesn't seem that clean. Now, let's cut to this review for Feng Cha Laguna Niguel: Two praises I'd like to note: The consistently great boba and aloe vera quality, a cutely decorated shop with games to play, and a new "kid" named James! I've been coming to this location for 3+ years now, getting my all-time favorite Mango Fantasy at 50% (sometimes 75%), with aloe vera for less calories, or boba to help after a bad day at work hahaha Anyway, the owner is often there even though he's also a realtor. He recently hired James, as well as many other kids throughout the summer. I have observed James "in-action" with some of the other kids and this kid has been raised well based on his work ethic and attitude...friendliness and care in the drinks he makes. I was there yesterday and the owner was not there. My point? James was enjoying his shift, made my drink perfectly again, and had a great music playlist playing! Go to Feng Cha LN and support this business for many reasons listed above and then some! Way to go, James and Feng Cha LN! Hope you stay working there even while you're in school, and best wishes for your future! Feng Cha LN: Thank you for exceptionally consistently delicious drinks and a cute shop! See you soon!

I was thirsty so I went in here to get a drink. They had kiosks so I didn't have to interact with…read moreanyone. I scanned the credit card and was able to pay properly. The drink I got was pretty standard fare as it was similar to other things I could get in Tustin and such, but it did what I needed it to do, which was quench my thirst.

What if we took a perfectly reasonable ice cream dessert and made it completely fucking…read moreirresponsible? What if doe I came for ice cream. I left questioning whether I have the self-control of a functioning adult. South Swell is the kind of place where you walk in thinking, "I'll just get a little ice cream," and five minutes later you're staring at a chocolate-covered, peanut-butter-drizzled architectural project wondering how your life got here. I ordered the chocolate ice cream bar, and my girlfriend went with vanilla soft serve, peanuts, and an Oreo cookie situation underneath it. Both were ridiculously good. Her dessert in particular looked like someone took a vanilla soft serve, dropped it into a construction zone, and then said, "Yeah. More peanuts." And the chocolate bar? Absolutely filthy in the best possible way. Chocolate, crunchy, creamy, peanut-buttery. basically every part of my brain responsible for making rational decisions just clocked out. I think I fucked up by not getting the bon fire or bomb fire. Whatever the fuck it's called. There was a pretty long line, so I'm not going to pretend we walked right in and were immediately handed dessert by the gods. We waited. But honestly? Worth it. It was worth it. Cus sometimes you have to be a worthless piece of shit waiting in a 30-40 minute line at 9 pm. For some soft serve. Because there's something about getting ice cream in Laguna Beach, walking around afterward, and realizing you just consumed enough sugar to potentially see through time that makes the whole experience work. I have diabetes now. Type 2. South Swell isn't trying to be some precious, overly sophisticated dessert destination. It's fun, indulgent, messy, nostalgic, and unapologetically excessive. Exactly what an ice cream shop should be. Would I wait in that line again? Unfortunately, yes. Maybe some day. Would I pretend I'm only getting one thing next time? Also yes. Am I fat piece of shit big back ? Yes. Yes. I am. Would that be a lie? No. I'm a big back. I'm obese. I have issues. 5/5. South Swell has my money, my dignity, and probably another 1800 calories waiting for me next weekend. God bless America. Don't go to Laguna beach though. Stay home. Stay out. I don't want to wait 45 minutes next time.

I've walked by this spot a lot in the past and finally tried it. The line was quite long so if you…read moreare looking for a short line, I recommend heading there close to opening. The location only has two tables outside so it's best for a pick up situation rather than a sit down. The ice cream itself wasn't that impressive for the price. The quality of the ice cream matches that of costco (which is drastically cheaper!). This spot is good if you want a sweet treat in the heat. Definitely worth trying once but not sure I'd go again.