Efren&#x27;s Bakery

Scrumptious food and great coffee. I'm Colombian and know coffee…read more The service was outstanding--welcoming, courteous and attentive. The bathroom is beautiful and spotless. Our pup was comfortable outside, in the shade and with water.

Walked into the shop to order but was trying to take in the menu and shop. There's just a lot going…read moreon. Whoever saw me, immediately got my attention and said she can help since I looked confused. Gheez. We got some breakfast items. Food is overwhelmingly stacked and pressed together that tastes greasy and salty. Coffee was acceptable but not memorable. We sat outside in their plastic tent that was like a hotbox. Maybe this was for Covid reasons? But why are we dealing with this tent on a hot day so many years later? There's plenty of parking, I can see why. I wouldn't come back for any of it.

Ready for Autumn

Breakfast burrito Rose style!

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Linda's Coffee House

4.5(481 reviews)

3.9 mi

Linda's has wonderful breakfast burritos for about $10. Our girl Lika usually makes them. Burritos…read moreare a good size & come with a sweet & spicy salsa that i just love. I sometimes talk with Ida who makes the coffee about what its like to have a state named after her. They also have breakfast sandwiches if you want to go that way. They only have outdoor seating with about 5-6 tables, a few in front and a few on the side.

Their breakfast burritos are straight Fire!…read more They hit like they were manna from heaven. I don't know how people are sleeping on this great spot! I order over the phone and by the time my 2 mile drive gets me there my order is just being bagged and ready to go. Super friendly, always smiling, I just love the vibe. You are missing out! FYI, the burritos are HUGE! They have a lot more food offerings but I'm hooked on the breakfast burritos. They are open 6am to 2pm so get there early. I wish them continued success!

Awesome donuts with great staff!

Bacon, egg & cheese

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Mocha frappe

Krazy Eddy's

4.3(337 reviews)

1.7 mi

The burritos are so good! These are the best ones I've ever had. I like the Porsche size it's…read moreperfect for me. But I'm also on the lighter side of eating when it comes to breakfast.

I love their donuts and the lady behind the counter is very sweet. It's two minutes away from my…read morehouse as well lol

Donuts.

Vietnamese iced coffee- not too sweet but not as strong as your typical coffee

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Entrance- with seating outside but cozy seating inside as well for patrons

Forest Cafe

4.5(175 reviews)

1.7 mi

From South San Diego and we googled breakfast spots…read more.. Checked a few and decided on Forest Cafe for having great pictures and grwat reviews.. This place didnt disapoint. waffle tasted great. Not overcooked. Strawberries and Blueberries tasted fresh. Carne Asada Quesadill had great flavors. Cilantro and sour cream tasted good. Meat was good just hoe i asked it for. Great flavor over all. Green salsa on the side was spicy. Just the perfect amount of kick on the salsa. Definitely recommend this place. And Definitely will be coming back...

It's a small seating area, so consider to go or there's more outside seating than inside. They also…read morehave great tasting doughnuts here. Come early as they get real busy around 10 am. It can be slow for your food coming out too! I I recommend the verde chilaquiles and my wife loves the crepes. Enjoy this little hidden gem!

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Paradise Donuts & Deli

4.6(383 reviews)

2.1 mi

Jen was craving a sandwich and when I mentioned that I knew a place with good sandwiches and a free…read moredonut after 11am, she convinced me to come back. Jen went with the roast beef and I ordered a submarine. They unfortunately were out of capicola, so I took their suggestion and substituted it with regular ham. For our donut choices, Jen went with a sugar donut and I had a chocolate/chocolate cake donut. Both the donut and sandwich were as good as I remembered. Bread was fresh, crisp on the outside with a chewy inside. Loaded with meat and plenty of vegetables. The donut was quite moist for a cake donut and I enjoyed the guilty pleasure. I don't go out for sandwiches or donuts that often, but this is still a top choice when I do.

I was staying in an air bnb nearby and thought I'd come check this place out and I'm VERY glad I…read moredid. Turns out it's a family owned shop that's been around for something like 25 years. I got a few donuts, a maple bar, banana fritter, and a cake donut. All the donuts were good, though by and far the banana fritter was the best. Easily one of the best donuts I've ever had in fact. Next time I'm even remotely in the LA/Orange County area again, I will 100% be stopping by here for me

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Donut Storr

4.6(99 reviews)

2.1 mi

I came in this morning to get two dozen donuts for my kids class on his birthday. I couldn't…read morebelieve when they checked me out it was only $48 for two dozen (WTF?). With this commie inflation caused by the over spending politicians who could care less if they spend your grandkids money, it's great to see a small business like this make it through these difficult times. What really got me is after I paid the owner wrapped up an apple fritter and put it on top of the box and said "this one's for the teacher." I thought that was so special. What a great way to show your customers that you care. I highly recommend this establishment.

LOVE the chocolate bar donut, and my husband says the apple fritter is good. No complaints from the…read morein-laws re: blueberry donuts. My big complaint today tho - I got a ham and cheese croissant and it tasted old. Like the smell of the store got soaked up into it *gag*. I was wondering why when I asked for a ham and cheese croissant, it was already in a bag in the case, ready to go. Probably got bagged at end of day yesterday and they were trying to get rid of it today before all of the other freshly made ones. If the owner see this, please don't serve old pastries. It doesn't taste good. Or at least label them as old and price at a lower price than the $6.00 that they are. On top of that, the dude behind the counter wasn't the friendliest with customer service. I don't know if he was trying to avoid using a box, but if I order a bunch of pastries, instead of bagging each and every one and handing them to me in a big pile, he could have just put them in a box. Which I ended up asking for, and he then did, begrudgingly. Based on my experience today, I would go for the donuts that are freshly made every morning, but I would be wary of getting any pastries that have already been placed in a bag in the case.

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Fully stocked fresh donuts

DK's Donuts

3.9(40 reviews)

0.2 mi

Donuts are actually SO good here (think pink box style donuts). Not too sweet. Cozy place too. The…read morelady taking our payment was so sweet and friendly. The only reason I'm rating this so low is one of the workers gathering the donuts treated us as if we were inconveniencing her buying their donuts?! The donuts were all stacked on a rack. We came in around 1:30-2pm. It was already hard to see the donuts without pressing your face into the glass cover. There were no other customers in the store but she kept rushing us to pick stuff. As we were about to pay, she wanted me to check the small bag of 3 donuts to make sure it was correct. I was trying to but she had her index finger tightly gripping the bag. I couldn't see the donuts due to the way it was stacked. I asked her a few times to let go of the bag so I could see but she wouldn't. It's less than $5 worth of donuts I'm buying, I have no plans of taking off with the goods without paying. While the donuts are so delicious, that was such a strange interaction. Lastly, the place had their doors open but it smelled like wet, old towels.

Our travel bowling league brings in donuts for bowlers and I have to say, the donuts from DK are…read morehuge. The sugar twist is one of my favorite and I think it's bigger than my shoe! I don't eat donuts often, but this was tasty.

Half dozen $13 cash pay - Jan 2026. Very good, fluffy, and not greasy. Powdered lemon filled one is tasty, not too sweet.

Best maple bar in the world!!!!!!!!

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So good

Linda's Coffee & Donuts

4.7(49 reviews)

1.0 mi

Service and food is great! They were sold out out of a few things by 9am on a Monday... that's how…read moreyou know they're popular! While I was waiting for my food, I noticed there were quite a few "regulars" where the employees knew the customers by name. Happy to support this store with the friendly environment they provide.

This place is kinda a hidden gem and unassuming. The donuts are as expected my kids enjoyed them…read moreand they also gave them free donut holes. The Beck breakfast burrito taste great and was made right in front of me. What I liked most about it aside from the perfectly cooked eggs and flavor was the size. I don't need a breakfast burrito the size of my forearm. This was the correct portion. The only thing they could improve is to make a fresh salsa. I believe the one they use is Pace. Better than nothing I suppose. You could tell by the conversations at the counter that many of the customers are local and probably visit almost every day for their coffee and something to eat.

Chicken tamale, fried plantains & vanilla coffee blended drink!

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KD's Donuts

4.0(94 reviews)

4.6 mi

June 16, 2026 OVERVIEW:…read moreBest donuts in Baker Ranch! I read some of the previous negative comments on here, and the majority of them sound bogus to me. Every time I go there, there are always old-time customers eating in or ordering to go, always seeming quite happy to engage with the proprietors. If it was a poor establishment, I doubt you would find such loyal customers. Furthermore, in an era of high inflation, getting a dozen of delicious, fluffy and FRESH donuts prepared at the establishment for only $20.00 is a Godsend. Finally, if they're out of the donuts that you desire, just ask, and they'll make some for you. It may take 19 minutes, but it's definitely worth the wait.

Do NOT go to the Dunkin' Donuts here in foothill. Instead please go to KD Donuts because they…read moreactually know what they are doing and the service is always nice and friendly and clean.

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Chocolate doughnut

Surfin Donuts

4.1(323 reviews)

1.1 mi

Was craving breakfast burritos so thanks to yelp these guys were one of the top choices and they…read moredid not disappoint! We walked in to friendly and helpful staff, very attentive even with there being a lot of people picking up food to go and ordering. The burritos are big and very tasteful. Almost every bite had a price of bacon or steak. And the hot salsa they make is amazing. The donuts are also tasty, they have tables inside with a TV to enjoy your food there and they were very clean. We'll for sure be back soon!

The vibe I received upon entering was welcoming. The employee working there gave me a nice smile…read moreand helped me. My Glazed Buttermilk Old Fashioned donut was at the right amount of sweetness and the texture was slightly crunchy on top. It's a good place to enjoy some donuts. The address is: 24452 Alicia Parkway, Ste. 5, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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Karen D.

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2

13 years ago

Old owners are back!!! Woooo!!! The bread is so much better and the 3leches cake wow amazing just like back in the day but some how they taste even better! It's now called Aliso bakery just like there other shop in Aliso Viejo!!!! You have to try this place it's amazing!!!best cakes in the OC!! read more

Bryan F.

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8

0

14 years ago

Cakes good pricing Cake taste bad and flavorless 3leches I've had better Mexican sweet bread flavorless and very dry P.s they changed owners this is now el toro's bakery like the sign says in the front of the store New owner has to take some lessons from the old owner too bad he doesn't read more

Tonette W.

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2

0

12 years ago

Yum, yum! This is a must for those with a sweet tooth! The cheesecake is great! I go here every time I am visit Lake Forest, CA . I love all the Italian cookies too. I take these home to my neighbor who is from Brooklyn along with several cannoli. She loves them! read more

Jordan M.

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8

1

8 years ago

We called them 3 days before our event and asked if by any chance they can do something for us.. in such a short notice!! All other places said NO but not this guys.. they did amazing job, quick, fair price and great quality! Thank you guys. read more

Hernan M.

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0

4 years ago

La mejor panadería de todo el sur de California yo en verdad se las Recomiendo son los mejores pasteles ellos tienen como 15 ho 20 sabores diferentes el mejor pan mexicano los mejores Dainih el mejor challah y Rye Bread en Orange County read more

Stevie M.

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6

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6 months ago

The owner shared with us that he had cancer. I am so sorry that the bakery seems to have closed, but under the circumstances, I am sending prayers to the family. Their bakery has been our favorite for years and we will miss them. read more

Paul S.

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6

3

16 years ago

I work nearby, and one morning i saw it and gave it a try. the red velvet cupcakes are amazing, and i got a baggy of some other jewish goodies. all in all its a great hidden gem! read more

Jenny R.

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10

0

14 years ago

This is not efren's bakery anymore the real efren is now in Aliso bakery and donuts in Aliso Viejo!!!!! This place is terrible!!!with bad service!!!!! read more

Riko S.

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2

3 years ago

So yummy Donuts taste so much fresher than the other companies could be that they are a bakery and take everything yummy seriously. 5 star read more

Diana R.

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2

0

10 months ago

This bakery has the best carrot cake ever! Also love their chocoflan and mexican bread! I love coming here weekly to get my fresh challah

Reyna A.

51

10

7

5 years ago

Thanks to Efren's Bakery for do my daughter's cake she was really happy and all my friends liked too,the flavors was really good

Diana R.

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89

10 years ago

Number one in Jewish bread & cookies homenthas chahall sourdough ,multigrain ,rugulah,rye bread and some many dessert

Bob S.

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111

3

7 years ago

Picked up some scones and got tempted by some other items. The scones were great and different but delicious.

Food Critic L.

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49

20

4 months ago

THEY ARE SHUT DOWN :( everything's removed from shelves, doors like.... Ghost town .........very sad

Lynsye M.

14

1

170

5 years ago

The best tres leches in lake forest pan dulce Chahall bread and deserts cakes for all ocasiones

California O.

104

258

146

14 years ago

Awesome challah!!!!!!!!

Myra R.

975

7

29

11 years ago

love this place!!

Efren's Bakery - bakeries - Updated September 2026

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Jen was craving a sandwich and when I mentioned that I knew a place with good sandwiches and a free…read moredonut after 11am, she convinced me to come back. Jen went with the roast beef and I ordered a submarine. They unfortunately were out of capicola, so I took their suggestion and substituted it with regular ham. For our donut choices, Jen went with a sugar donut and I had a chocolate/chocolate cake donut. Both the donut and sandwich were as good as I remembered. Bread was fresh, crisp on the outside with a chewy inside. Loaded with meat and plenty of vegetables. The donut was quite moist for a cake donut and I enjoyed the guilty pleasure. I don't go out for sandwiches or donuts that often, but this is still a top choice when I do.

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Donuts are actually SO good here (think pink box style donuts). Not too sweet. Cozy place too. The…read morelady taking our payment was so sweet and friendly. The only reason I'm rating this so low is one of the workers gathering the donuts treated us as if we were inconveniencing her buying their donuts?! The donuts were all stacked on a rack. We came in around 1:30-2pm. It was already hard to see the donuts without pressing your face into the glass cover. There were no other customers in the store but she kept rushing us to pick stuff. As we were about to pay, she wanted me to check the small bag of 3 donuts to make sure it was correct. I was trying to but she had her index finger tightly gripping the bag. I couldn't see the donuts due to the way it was stacked. I asked her a few times to let go of the bag so I could see but she wouldn't. It's less than $5 worth of donuts I'm buying, I have no plans of taking off with the goods without paying. While the donuts are so delicious, that was such a strange interaction. Lastly, the place had their doors open but it smelled like wet, old towels.

Our travel bowling league brings in donuts for bowlers and I have to say, the donuts from DK are…read morehuge. The sugar twist is one of my favorite and I think it's bigger than my shoe! I don't eat donuts often, but this was tasty.

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