Golden Spoon

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Staff: Um, they were okay. The two guys were neither really nice or not nice. No name tags to reference. Quality: This is a really nice location that is modern, clean, and with a couple of seats inside. Value: Seems fair. Got to take advantage of a Tues deal for two mini size for $8. Overall: I'll be back again for sure when in the area. read more

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Heather R.

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This golden spoon is so yummy! I love the mini size here. I tried both chocolate flavors and the strawberry shortcake. They were so delicious that I ordered both chocolate and strawberry flavors in a cup. The perfect sweet treat for a hot day. read more

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Nobody does it like golden spoon! Amazing flavors, friendly staff, great quality froyo! Love love love golden spoon! read more

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Delicious! Haha. Two weekends in a row, rainy and cold weather, perfect ice cream time lol. Good customer service! Friendly couple of guys. read more

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Went here with my husband after lunch. The Golden Spoon is right next to the Sprouts in the plaza. They have seats inside and outside. They do offer samples of the yogurts before you make your decision. I ordered a mini chocolate gelato with rainbow caps, I'm not usually a chocolate ice cream or frozen yogurt kind of gal....but their chocolate gelato was absolutely delicious, it wasn't too sweet and just an overall great chocolate taste. Definitely enjoyed going here and will be back. read more

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staff was super friendly and helpful, especially mishae! Area was clean, quick service, and allowed my pup to come in. read more

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Was craving some froyo and saw Golden Spoon on DoorDash! Our order was packaged very neatly. I like how the toppings were separated into their own little cups. We were able to do a mini topping bar at home which was fun. Knocked down one star as some of our ingredients were a bit stale but we did order closer to close. Not a bad DoorDash spot, would order again! read more

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Stopped in today with my family and ordered coffee and pineapple frozen yogurt. I opted for strawberries, blueberries and crushed almonds toppings and it was perfection. I enjoyed every bite. I know it's a weird combination, but for me it worked! lol ..probably only because I love both coffee and pineapple. Anyway, both flavors were amazing together. It was just what I needed on a warm day like today. The workers were super friendly and gave nice portions at this establishment. The toppings and soft serves all looked very fresh and orderly. It is definitely a well maintained space so props to the owners and management. There were seating areas outside so you could enjoy your frozen yogurt on a nice sunny day. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Lucy H.

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The portions are hit or miss. They used to be consistently generous but my last few visits, the regular was filled up barely to the top of the cup. It doesn't take much to have a repeat customer by staying consistent with the portion size. It's not cheap either, a regular with one topping comes out to $8. read more

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Danielle S.

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This is a great frozen yogurt shop. It isn't a self serve, so you pay by the cup and toppings. The yogurt is really good. I had the French vanilla which was delicious and didn't have added sugar. What surprised me was how much yogurt you get. The mini cup was plenty for me! read more

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Alyssa W.

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This is by far my favorite frozen yogurt spot of all time--it was a childhood favorite and I'm so happy I still get to enjoy it as an adult! Just chocolate is going to do for it me every time! I'm writing this review to shout out Jyrus (sorry if I spelled your name wrong!). Jyrus was so friendly as he greeted everyone who came in. I ended up dropping my frozen yogurt on the floor in the parking lot on my way out and when I came in to simply get a new spoon (yes I was going to just wipe off the dirt ) he immediately told me he would remake it without hesitation. He was so kind and generous and didn't make me feel bad for dropping it. I truly appreciated his kindness! read more

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Golden spoon's peanut butter yogurt is so much better than Yogurtland! The girl who helped me was so nice I got a lot of yogurt for six dollars! read more

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Been coming here for a couple years and keep forgetting to post a review. The staff is always so friendly and helpful when you walk in. They're happy to give you taste testers and never rush you. It's a cute small location with a few seating areas inside, but a lot more outside, which is great during the warmer months. Always a great spot to stop for a tasty light treat or dessert. read more

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Michele L.

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Indulging in a sweet treat...perfect for summer! Satisfy your sweet tooth with a swirl of Biscoff Cookie Butter with almond topping!! My new favorite! read more

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Evan B.

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Awesome Chocolate Fudge and Pistachio gelato Real nice employees !! good servings The young guy with black hair ( sorry didnt get his name ) was very nice read more

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Chelly S.

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It's the best dessert or snack for any time of day. The combinations of froyo flavors and toppings are immense. It is always clean in here, too! read more

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Yummy soft serve in revolving flavors. I love a basic tart with fruit and mochi toppings. It's usually busy but the line moves fast. You can easily get it to go or grab a pint. read more

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This place serves creamy frozen yogurt and a Sorbet style is always present. They don't mind giving out samples and really there is no limit, but don't go crazy. they have seasonal flavors and are pretty accommodating with the toppings. The frozen yogurt has a creamy texture and the flavors always represent in taste. this has been a definite go to dessert place in our family. Definitely a favorite over Yogurtland or anything that is like the frozen yogurt. read more

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I regularly go to the story in RSM on Santa Margarita Pkwy near Sprouts Market. The service and product are always superior. The other day I was in and was served by Laden and wanted to give a special shout out to him and for him. Not only did he cheerfully serve many patrons at one time, but he was upbeat, efficient and accommodating. To me he is THE model employee. read more

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James K.

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Golden Spoon in Mission Viejo, next to Sprouts on Santa Margarita Parkway, was a great stop today with my two kids. We used a coupon for three mini cups (not sure the exact deal), and they were super accommodating by serving the minis in regular-sized cups, which made it much easier with the kids. The staff was friendly and patient, offering samples to help the kids pick their flavors. The topping portions were generous, with plenty of variety, including fresh fruit from Sprouts next door. Everything looked fresh and well-stocked. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside--we enjoyed sitting outside since the rain had just cleared up. Great spot for a treat, and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Have been to this location many times. Always a decent selection of flavors with most flavors very good. Staff works hard and seem fairly friendly. My only small complaint is that there are signs with the flavor names, but no description - it would be helpful to have a brief description for the special flavors. Definitely recommend! read more

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Golden Spoon has always been my favorite amongst the many other frozen Yogurt establishments. I was so bummed when they closed the Rsm location because it was conveniently located in a plaza where I go very often. Golden Spoon is also kids approved! My kids love it! The flavors are limited but offer a variety of selections and unlike it's popular competitors, you can definitely taste the difference. I love how it's creamier and rich in flavor. I also love how they offer mini sizes and the toppings are always kept neat and fresh in the display. The interior is small but quaint with a few tables but kept tidy. This particular location is literally next to Sprouts off of Santa Margarita Pkwy. Will definitely be back! read more

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I like that Golden Spoon has both traditional and unique flavors of froyo, but I love that they also have a no-sugar-added option, so the whole family can get what they want. I'm partial to the yellow cake batter nsa and it's got only about 80 calories in a mini (and as with most, it's gluten-free as well.) Really good discounts and bonus point days available if you join the rewards club (just need a phone number and they'll occasionally send you offers good that day only.) I have had exceptionally good, friendly service at this location. read more

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Olivia R.

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This place is always a must stop for me and the kiddos. Jay was the person who helped us last time, super friendly! We love to stop by on the hot days. Quality and taste you can always tell apart from the other shops. read more

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Rau M.

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Ok, I got to say this is hand down the best yogurt spot I've been to. Family owned and people are truly nice. Great customer service and great selections on topping. super yummy!! I don't normally right reviews unless a place wows me and hands down they wow'd me they are attentive and courteous and as well as helpful in there recommendation. You don't see that to much in places now a days. Love it keep up the great work and I found my new favorite spot for an amazing and Delicious dessert. Thank you guys for making my taste buds dance wooo!! read more

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A great hole in the wall, frozen yogurt shop! My GF and I visited this small shop very close to closing this past Sunday, and were lucky enough to get a chance to try their frozen yogurt. This shop has a variety of yogurt flavors and toppings that are absolutely worth the price. The two girls that were working the shop were very understanding and cooperative with us even though we came almost exactly at closing time. We left a nice tip but I think they both definitely deserve a raise for their hard work!! The yogurt was amazing and super low calorie!! All the toppings were fresh, and the combo choices are immense. With the weather warming up, this place is a must visit. Great frozen yogurt , great service, will definitely come back at a better time :). read more

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Carolynn J.

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Very heavy pour. If you are trying to treat yourself and watching your food intake I would recommend not coming here. I asked for a mini which should of been 4 ounces and received 7 ounces instead. I appreciate the generous portion at the mini price, but could not eat all that was received. Would of preferred what I ordered. read more

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Omg! I can't believe I just discovered this place because it's so good! My favorite was the dairy free strawberry and the peanut butter. They were good and not too sweet. And the waffle cone made them taste even better read more

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Friendly fast service. My youngest loves orange/strawberry swirl and my oldest enjoys the black cherry and yellow cake batter. Many topping choices as always but kids live the unicorn poop and gummy bears. Yogurt is consistently amazing. I've been bringing my kids and our carpool here after school. Thank you golden spoon for building yummy memories with us. read more

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Yummy options been going here for a decade. Employees are nice and helpful. Wish some of the older flavors like heath bar were available.

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Always a great selection of delicious flavors and toppings! The staff is friendly and welcoming.

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Their ice cream tastes good. It's super expensive, and the service is awful. We had a few punch cards for a free yogurt and they wouldn't accept them because they were from before they switched to a new card?? They also refused to accept my gift card because it was too old. But gift cards legally don't expire. So we paid for our ice cream, only to get home and they left one out of the bag! We went back and they wouldn't comp the yogurt or give us a free upgrade or anything for the inconvenience. This chain went way downhill after being bought by whoever this new owner is. read more

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Best FROYO EVER!!! Natalie went above and beyond customer service. She was so helpful had a great attitude and a beautiful smile. Jakob also was super rad. he made sure I left the store with the smile on my face if you love frozen yogurt come here!!! read more

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Kat M.

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My son asked me to write a definitely 5 star review for Golden Spoon. The service we received was excellent. The young man behind the counter went out of his way to help us, since it was our first time there. Every flavor we ordered was delicious. We ordered about nine different flavors between my family of three. My favorite flavor was the cookie butter. My son like every single flavor. My husband's favorite was the cherry tart. I love that there are so many varieties of yogurt to choose from, and the yogurt is creamy and delicious. We are fans. read more

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Great spot for a frozen yogurt. I like that the server manages the order and places the toppings; versus every costumer touching the levers and handling the condiments. The quality is definitely better than the typical do-it-yourself frozen yogurt shop. read more

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I have been so blessed to find this amazing Golden Spoon, frozen yogurt place. They carry every flavor you can think of. The people are always so kind and inviting. I go there every couple weeks and get a few quarts of frozen yogurt for my mother and I. Frozen yogurt is very important to me. I take care of my elderly mother. She and I both eat frozen yogurt instead of ice cream because it is healthier for us. I am so grateful to have found this place. read more

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Michelle A.

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Get the Pineapple Dole Whip, it's delicious! Beyond that it's rare to come into establishments where patrons are greeted with a smile, good manners, and there is good service provided by TEENAGERS. The owner knows how to hire just genuinely nice kids. Jeremy and the other two kids working last night were just the nicest kids. The parents of these kids did good. I will surely be back for more Dole Whip. read more

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George N.

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Have see there prices lately wow up up up!!!!!!! 2 very tini mini serving with a little one topping is over 11 dollars. that's crazy and last time going there. So many other places you can go for MUCH LESS!!!!!!!! read more

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Hugh T.

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Best yogurt experience I've had! They had a lactose free option and it tasted amazing. I'm glad they had that option because I usually cannot order anything. The service was great and they provide samples! Very clean place and great yogurt! read more

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27775 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Ste A
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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(949) 454-0402
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Hours

What time does Golden Spoon open?

Golden Spoon opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Golden Spoon close?

Golden Spoon closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Golden Spoon closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Golden Spoon take credit cards?

Yes, Golden Spoon takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Golden Spoon have catering options?

No, Golden Spoon does not have catering options.

Does Golden Spoon have a drive thru?

No, Golden Spoon does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Golden Spoon allow dogs?

No, Golden Spoon does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Golden Spoon have bike parking?

No, Golden Spoon does not have bike parking.

Does Golden Spoon have parking?

Yes, Golden Spoon has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Golden Spoon wheelchair accessible?

No, Golden Spoon is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Golden Spoon have free WiFi?

Yes, Golden Spoon has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Indulge in the creamiest frozen yogurt, gelato, and sorbet treats perfect for Summer!

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Fluffy Bear

So yummy and adorable. Kids & husband enjoy it so much!…read more I was able to get a coffee because ice cream is a bit too heavy for my tummy. The girls were amazing a bit busy not a long wait time.

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.

Cookies and cream soft serve with a waffle cone

Swirl with Oreo

Menu 4 of 4 (May 2024)

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Milk & Cookies

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

LOVE this place! So…read moremany unique flavors and the last night's dozen deal is unbeatable. The hours are great so I can get treats at a reasonable hour (slightly later than I would hope for my diet). I haven't gone in person yet and usually order online through DoorDash so I won't comment on service or atmosphere. But the cookies are pretty huge and I get more than my values worth with the last nights dozen order. Would def get this again for friends + family... or for an indulgent tv binge

On our way down to Carlsbad, we made a pitstop in this neighborhood. This led us to this cookie…read moreshop and what a treat this place was. We ordered a handful of cookies, but my favorite had to be the white chocolate macadamia. In my opinion, you can honestly never go wrong. They also have different flavored milk too, which is a bonus to enjoy with your cookies. A lot of families were here with their littles ones as well.

The first layer is all chocolate chips. The bottom layer are the other flavors that I bought.

Brown Butter Toffee ice cream. Single scoop is pretty large!

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Coffee & Cookies ice cream. Kids scoop is actually pretty filling.

Sno 2 Go

LOVE THIS PLACE!…read more They have so many flavors and not just your typical snow cone flavors but like ube and lychee and passion fruit and so I love the diverse flavors I can get here. Also, the shark attack comes with a shark gummy so my son loves getting that. We love Joe's Italian in Anaheim, ice but this place is definitely a great South OC spot to come too. The staff is really good about recommending as well. It's a drive thru/walk-up only so you cannot sit and eat it. But they give u napkins and cups so no biggie. 100% recommend.

Really disappointing experience. I waited over 10 minutes in the drive-thru while multiple people…read morewho walked up to the other window were assisted first. There was no communication -- I was just left waiting and repeatedly pushed off. I stayed patient, but when I asked if there was any way to compensate for the long wait, the staff laughed. That response alone made the experience worse and felt very unprofessional. I understand places can be understaffed, but customers shouldn't be ignored or made to feel like their time doesn't matter. Service and organization here need serious improvement.

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Outside patio

Kona Loa Coffee

I had the best looking sandwich at the picnic…read more I visited Kona Loa Coffee last weekend while on the way to my monthly book club picnic. Nothing screams picnic quite like an iced latte and panini pairing. I ordered the chicken pesto panini, apple chai kombucha, and a mushroom iced latte. This latte did loads for my social meter. Giving me the extra pep to talk all things books. The sandwich was stacked with thick pieces of avocado, jalapeños, and sliced chicken. A very filling meal that definitely caught everyone's eye. Would love to return and explore more of their food menu.

Stayed in Irvine overnight and was looking for a breakfast spot before hitting the road. Decided…read moreto check out Kona Loa due to their coffee choices. So glad we did. Inside is very cozy. There's also some seating outside as well. We love Portuguese sausage and was glad they had that as a protein option. Staff was very helpful when we asked for suggestions. We ordered the Kim chee burrito with Portuguese sausage and a breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage. We also got the Island coffee (coconut flavored) and Spanish coffee (condensed milk and cinnamon). Both drinks were amazing. We also really liked the Kim chee burrito. One bite and my husband and I wish we ordered 2. It went so well with the sour cream. The service was very fast as well. This is a must try if you are in the area! Wish I had pictures but we enjoyed it so much it was gone.

Island Latte: Coconut and Macadamia Nut

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Pampas Helados Argentinos

4.8

(181 reviews)

7.1 mi

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.

Whenever I go out to eat with my friends, I like to get dessert after. We came here after lunch and…read moreeach got the pistachio milkshake. The cup was lined with chocolate, had real pistachio bits and was topped with whipped cream. Very sweet for my liking even with asking for less chocolate syrup and a bit pricey as well. For the price, it was just ok... wasn't anything I was wow-ed by. There's minimal indoor seating and some outdoor seating.

Flan with Caramel. Creamy flan flavor with hints of caramel mixed in. Highly recommend.

Rolled waffle treats.

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JARS by Fabio Viviani

3.9

(107 reviews)

7.1 mi

You Deserve Dessert today. Let's go!…read more I had: 1. French vanilla cake soft serve 2. Strawberry shortcake jar 3. Dubai chocolate jar 4. Dubai chocolate drink - with choco crunch 5. Choco bar 6. Mango passion fruit refresher

Ordered thru catering and they came on time and labeled the jars as they were cute and decorative…read moreand arrived cold still. An office favorite and good size after a meal.

I bought two items, both did not disappoint!

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Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt -RSM

4.9

(107 reviews)

2.5 mi

Started by being greeted by the friendliest man offering free samples to taste the base of the rice…read moreyogurt dessert. Both the vanilla and coconut bases were perfect. The hard part was choosing which item to get. My wife and I settled on the honeydew parfait and it's exactly what we wanted. Perfect flavor in every bite. You can tell my the high level of customer service and honesty that the same level of dedication is placed towards the preparation of the food. Although we only tried the desserts we noticed the hot food menu with chicken wings and kabobs, etc. and we are definitely coming back for some. There's even a cool arcade machine and board game cabinet to hang out with friends. Business owner said there are no customers here, only family- and it's very true

What a wonderful little shop! We had an excellent experience from start to finish. The staff member…read morebehind the counter was incredibly helpful and had samples of the base prepared, which made it much easier to decide. The customer service was outstanding. he took the time to guide us toward options we would enjoy, and his recommendations were spot on. I ordered the honeydew melon parfait, and it was absolutely delicious. My husband tried the pineapple banana yogurt smoothie, recommended half sweet, and it was perfect as well. Everything was exactly the treat we were looking for, and we truly appreciated the kindness and care we received. Highly recommend!

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Churned Creamery Lake Forest

4.2

(51 reviews)

4.5 mi

Churned has one of the best ice creams around…read more Super good and really fresh, robust flavors

Pretty cool how their ice cream just keeps churning, hence the name. Flavor combinations are good…read more Pick a flavor & then choose your toppings. Their signature Cro-cream which is basically an ice cream sandwich but in a croissant. Few tables & chairs inside to enjoy your ice cream. Not sure if we came on an off night but they didn't have much available. We got their salted butter caramel & the dutch chocolate. Good flavors, more on the softer side. Ice cream cakes & shakes available.

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Scratch Bakery Cafe

One of our favorite local bakeries! Lots of parking and outdoor seating. It's very clean and neatly…read moreorganized. All real ingredients and not overly priced. Went in to buy some cookies and also ended up with sourdough bread and granola. The young lady who assisted us was very sweet and offered to slice the bread for us too! Their cookies and pastries are really tasty. Hoping to try their breakfast soon. Til next time! Sourdough bread $5.95 Granola $5.95

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.

Bacon Egg and Cheese on our Homemade English Muffins

Cinnamon Rolls

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Chaupain Bakery

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!

Picked up a pistachio croissant and took it to go and it was absolutely delicious. The outer layer…read morehad a very nice crisp to it, the pistachios complement very well, and overall this was absolutely satisfying to eat. It had the perfect level of crunch and flakiness to it while maintaining a consistent pistachio filling. Best part is that the pistachio wasn't overwhelming and did not overtake the whole croissant. The workers were nice and friendly and the experience overall was great! Will be coming back when I'm in the area.

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Pastry.

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Kona Loa Coffee

I had the best looking sandwich at the picnic…read more I visited Kona Loa Coffee last weekend while on the way to my monthly book club picnic. Nothing screams picnic quite like an iced latte and panini pairing. I ordered the chicken pesto panini, apple chai kombucha, and a mushroom iced latte. This latte did loads for my social meter. Giving me the extra pep to talk all things books. The sandwich was stacked with thick pieces of avocado, jalapeños, and sliced chicken. A very filling meal that definitely caught everyone's eye. Would love to return and explore more of their food menu.

Stayed in Irvine overnight and was looking for a breakfast spot before hitting the road. Decided…read moreto check out Kona Loa due to their coffee choices. So glad we did. Inside is very cozy. There's also some seating outside as well. We love Portuguese sausage and was glad they had that as a protein option. Staff was very helpful when we asked for suggestions. We ordered the Kim chee burrito with Portuguese sausage and a breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage. We also got the Island coffee (coconut flavored) and Spanish coffee (condensed milk and cinnamon). Both drinks were amazing. We also really liked the Kim chee burrito. One bite and my husband and I wish we ordered 2. It went so well with the sour cream. The service was very fast as well. This is a must try if you are in the area! Wish I had pictures but we enjoyed it so much it was gone.

Island Latte: Coconut and Macadamia Nut

Breakfast burrito

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Sno 2 Go

LOVE THIS PLACE!…read more They have so many flavors and not just your typical snow cone flavors but like ube and lychee and passion fruit and so I love the diverse flavors I can get here. Also, the shark attack comes with a shark gummy so my son loves getting that. We love Joe's Italian in Anaheim, ice but this place is definitely a great South OC spot to come too. The staff is really good about recommending as well. It's a drive thru/walk-up only so you cannot sit and eat it. But they give u napkins and cups so no biggie. 100% recommend.

Really disappointing experience. I waited over 10 minutes in the drive-thru while multiple people…read morewho walked up to the other window were assisted first. There was no communication -- I was just left waiting and repeatedly pushed off. I stayed patient, but when I asked if there was any way to compensate for the long wait, the staff laughed. That response alone made the experience worse and felt very unprofessional. I understand places can be understaffed, but customers shouldn't be ignored or made to feel like their time doesn't matter. Service and organization here need serious improvement.

Spiced chai with vanilla soft serve

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Outside patio

Americano's Coffee

4.3

(54 reviews)

7.2 mi

Loved Americano's! The staff was super friendly and was super quick. They also have pastries that…read morelooked great and a wide menu with unique flavors. The Cinnamon Bun Latte was perfectly flavorful but not too sweet. The Vietnamese had the quick you expect with lots of good flavor too. Overall, great coffees and an awesome vibe. I will be back!

This coffee shop is located in a nondescript strip mall with plenty of parking. Inside there are…read moreover half a dozen small tables. I visited early one weekday morning. Staff here were very friendly and conversational. I rarely make a comment like this but the young woman working the counter was stunningly beautiful. I ordered a hot honey cinnamon latte and chose a cinnamon pull-apart from the pastry case. I chose a table to sit at and took my warmed pastry, which was presented on a plate with knife and fork. My latte was delivered to my table a few moments later. The pastry was good; soft bread with cinnamon flavor, topped with a bit of not-overly-sweet frosting. Even though one normally uses their fingers for a pull-apart, I appreciated the provided utensils to keep my fingers from getting sticky. The latte had good points and bad. As a latte, it was excellent and I honestly enjoyed it. But although I could smell the cinnamon it just tasted like a regular, slightly sweetened latte; no cinnamon flavor. I think there was just a bit of cinnamon sprinkled on the foam; I should have stirred it into the latte rather than just having it float on top. There seemed to be a steady stream of regulars who came to grab a coffee to go. If I lived closer I'd likely be one of those regulars.

Get a free drink when you buy a $25 Americano's Coffee gift card in-store. Any drink. Any size. Mission Viejo. Open daily 5:30AM-10PM.

Pistachio Latte made with real crushed pistachios at Americano's Coffee, Mission Viejo. Handcrafted with organic espresso and organic dairy.

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House-made sweet cream topping a drink at Americano's Coffee. Available in vanilla, strawberry, banana, salted caramel, and pistachio.

Nice Burger

For a vegan place that makes a meat eater return, tells ya how good their burgers are!…read moreMacked down on the Jalapeño burger and it was fantabulous! What I didn't care for is the self-service menu/ordering. Missing the personal side of the experience, but again, I didn't come to visit. I came to eat. Place is cozy and clean too. If ya want to try a fake burger, I'd try this place first.

Mixed thoughts on this place. The food was hit or miss, but the vibe in the restaurant was lacking…read more Service was slow, inattentive and not very friendly. I enjoyed the breakfast burger with tator tots. The wings? Not so much. They all had awkward, chunky sticks of wood in them, making them awkward to eat. I never understood why vegan places try to mimic that, I'd rather just have boneless "wings." Here, I felt like half of each wing was just wood. I had no idea they had an app. It turns out that the food is much cheaper to order in the app. Usually Google shows business preferred methods to order, but they didn't here. I thought my order was pricey, only to find out the prices in house and in app are MUCH cheaper. There was a huge fan blowing across the place, probably because there's no A/C? I definitely wouldn't want to spend much time here in the summer. A few of us ordered ahead and had to wait a while in the muggy lobby. The staff didn't pay much attention to two of us waiting at the counter. 4 stars for vegan food, but really 3/5 overall.

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Paradise Donuts & Deli

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