Such a cute little bakery located inside the Mitsuwa! I come here whenever I'm craving a quick soft serve- 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! read more

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The best bakery in town! Love the bread. It's fresh with minimal ingredients and tastes delicious. It's open early on Sundays before the rest of the restaurants. It's empty and easy to pickup pastries for breakfast. Kids love the hotdog pastries and the fruit tarts. Service is always great! Easy parking before everything else opens. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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Inside Mitsuwa Market. I read good reviews and was really hopeful. There was one giel working there. She was nice. I ordered a hojicha latte and sweet cream pan. I love hojicha lattes but this was wasn't very creamy. I'm also very used to hojicha lattes being nutty and earthy but this one tasted like dirt. I'm sure that they may have goodies there but I guess i just didn't luck out this time. read more

This authentic Japanese bakery inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Irvine features a lot of delicious desserts like pastry cream filled things, a Japan-esque custard pudding, a variety of freshly baked loaves including sandwich bread, soft serve including a real matcha soft serve, an top-quality iced coffee jelly drink, and the usual items like cookies, muffins, pastries with Bavarian cream, and sometimes even a yakisoba-filled roll, all for super reasonable prices. There's only one person working at any given time, but they are efficient and do their best to be pleasant and courteous. The vibe is very clean, organized, well-maintained, and honestly presents very invitingly for people who know and love the quality of authentic Japanese bakery goods. So happy to live near Hamada-ya in Irvine! read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Matcha soft serve - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Hamadaya Bakery is an absolute godsend when it comes to their Coffee Milk Jelly. It is currently my top favorite drink of all time. If you love coffee, definitely give this a try - it just tastes more refreshing than your average Starbucks drink. Also, be sure to try their fresh bread as well - it's the bomb! The staff is generally kind and accommodating here and I always try to stop by whenever I'm at this plaza. Love Hamadaya!!! read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a great bakery tucked into the Mitsuwa Marketplace. It has a wide selection of Japanese inspired goods, and they are all delicious. I came here just to try the Coffee Jelly Milk (delicious), but ended up being intrigued by their display case of pastries. I ordered a wide variety of goods and found them all to be very yummy. I do recommend stopping here for a quick lunch because they have a great selection of Japanese sandwiches served on milk bread. I got the combo with the katsu and the egg salad, but the egg salad was definitely my favorite. I would highly highly recommend their coffee jelly milk as well. I can't wait to  come back to try more! read more

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One of my favorite items here is the matcha soft serve. It is flavorful and I like the toppings like kinako, mochi, and almond. It is big and I usually can't finish it all, but it makes me happy. I also enjoy the chocolate donut and the custard pudding from the case. Shopping center parking. Food court seating available. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Matcha soft serve with mochi and almond - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

This is my go to place for whenever i'm craving soft serve. The ice cream is creamy and even has golden grahams cereal at the bottom for a nice crunch! Our ice cream was not too sweet and had just the perfect amount of sweetness to it. Our server was super sweet :) read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Matcha mix soft serve - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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Great option for grabbing tasteful bakery and affordable drink. Place is located inside Mutsuwa Supermarket, within the food court area precisely. Friendly staff and definitely recommended all the bread option. Please pay attention to some post menu by cashier coz they display there in addition to the menu on the wall. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Cake Display - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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I am yet another person who comes to this bakery, for the matcha soft serve swirl. It's good. I will say that the matcha ice cream spot @ Costa Mesa Irvine is a strong contender, but I don't always feel like going that far for it. Service can get a little backed up since it's just one person working most of the time. Located just behind the checkout in Mitsuwa market! read more

Went to Mitsuwa market , saw this small dessert store and try their green tea soft serve was creamy and not very sweet. no regrets it. Service was nice here. read more

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I LOVE this place!!! Such an underrated little bakery inside mitsuwa marketplace!! They have so many drink options, pastries, fresh breads, and savory breads. All of their desserts and pastries are the perfect sweetness, not too sweet! - boston cream donut: 9.6/10. My go-to pastry. Sadly, it's always sold out as they have a very limited amount of everything. I love how it has a dark chocolate shell that is crunchy with a sweet, custard filling. - matcha soft serve: 8.8/10. One of the best matcha ice creams/soft serves I have ever had. The matcha flavor is very strong and it comes with cereal on the bottom (freeeeee!) Crunchy and creamy goodness ! You can also add mochi, kinako powder, and kuromitsu (my recommended toppings). Other items I would recommend are their fresh breads, specifically the boloniya, coffee jelly drink, cream cornet, and kinako milk tea. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Matcha/vanilla soft serve - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

My son and I come here almost weekly post workout for the matcha soft serve. Sometimes we'll get some pastries as well. The soft serve is fantastic. You can get vanilla ($4), mixed vanilla/matcha ($4.50) or matcha ($5). I love that they put Golden Grahams on the bottom of the cup, then swirl it high with soft serve. Such a yummy treat. The pastries here I don't feel like are as good as the location at the Costa Mesa Mitsuwa though. Today we got the strawberry croissant which was pretty good. There was a lot of the cream filling... maybe a bit too much compared to the strawberries. The croissant pastry also was more on the soft side and I was hoping/expecting more of a flakey outside texture. We have also tried the chocolate donut and the chocolate feels and tastes very artificial and the donut itself was just meh. The other week we got the pastry "mystery bag" for $8, which they advertise as having at least $15 worth of items so I figured that would be a good chance to try some things maybe we normally wouldn't think to order. We got several different buns and a loaf of white bread. Honestly I felt that the buns were day-old... they did not taste same day fresh so this was a disappointment... if they are selling day old pastries then they need to be disclosed as day old pastries. I had even asked the young lady working there before purchasing it if that was the case and I think maybe she didn't know and said that they were not there this morning...??? read more

Love Hamadaya Bakery!! Located In Mitsuwa Market, Irvine!! Nice Ambiance!! Menu Offers Coffee & Matcha Drinks, Pastries, Sandwiches, Breads, Cakes & Soft Serve Ice Cream!! Decided To Stop By The Bakery & Pick Up Some Cake Layer Cups!! Got The Strawberry & Tiramisu Flavors!! So Delish & Not Too Sweet!! Good Place To Purchase Items To Add While Dining At The Food Court Or On The Go!! Friendly Staff!! Service Was Helpful & Courteous!! Next Time, I Like To Try Their Coffee Jelly Milk & Matcha Soft Serve!! ThankU read more

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this is a popular spot. came here on a saturday. parking is hard to find. im really not a fan of this mitsuwa as its tiny and crowded. worker didnt really say much. i ordered a cream pan, an iced tea cuz i was thirsty and green tea froyo? i guess it was. a lady in line asked me if i got toppings. the worker never told me what they were. the iced tea was very unsweetened and supposed to be authentic japanese. this is a lively spot but i dont think id make a special trip here again. the food case seemed not to have much read more

Delicious! Located in Mitsuwa store and it was easy to find. Staff is friendly and service is good. I got their green tea soft serve and it was nice and creamy. I also got their mini matcha cake in a cup and it was good. Definitely a good place to go if you love matcha! read more

Stopped by Hamadaya Bakery and decided to try the vanilla soft serve. It ended up being one of the better soft serves I've had in a while. The texture was smooth and creamy without being overly rich, and the vanilla flavor was clean and noticeable without tasting artificial or overly sweet. It had a balanced finish that made it easy to enjoy to the last bite. Service was calm and polite. The staff moved efficiently and handled the steady stream of customers with ease. My order was taken and prepared quickly, and the presentation was clean and simple. The bakery itself is minimal and inviting, with neatly arranged shelves and a bright, open layout. It's not a large space, but it feels thoughtfully designed and well maintained. You can grab something quickly or stay for a bit without feeling rushed. Hamadaya clearly focuses on quality in both its presentation and products. The vanilla soft serve may seem like a simple order, but here it's done with care and precision. I'd come back to explore more of their offerings. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a small bakery inside of mitsuwa! It looks a little old, but they have yummy dessert! I just got back from Japan and this bakery's coffee jelly met my standards! It was delicious read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Coffee jelly milk - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

A necessary respite from the prototypical boba dessert shop you'd encounter in SoCal. I had started to wane tired of the usual tea and milk combo, and stumbled upon this shop that I probably passed a thousand or more times when shopping in Mitsuwa. I really thought the variety of drinks and small bites here were inspiring--and so I had to try the Coffee Jelly Milk, which I found to be probably the best thing I've consumed in the last week. The cashier was very particular about what drinks can be modified, and which can't, so keep in that mind if you have specific requirements, this might not be the place. I ordered the jelly with my request being the least amount of syrup/sugar added, and it came out perfect. She was allowing limited modifications to the jelly drinks, and the iced matcha one but I believe that's all. In an age where neon lit boba shops and overly gimmicky toppings seem to take center stage, we sometimes forget that the most basic tried and true desserts out of Japan are just plain delicious. I will be back to try the infamous matcha soft serve. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Coffee Jelly Milk--no mixing necessary, just drink it as is. - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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We were craving matcha soft‑serve, so we popped into the food court in Mitsuwa Supermarket to grab a snack. They offer soft serve, drinks, and a selection of baked goods. The soft serve is a good portion for $5, and you can choose vanilla, matcha, or a swirl of both. We also tried the hojicha donut--it was delicious, filled generously with hojicha cream. So glad we stopped by. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Soft serve - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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Only stopped by here once to try their soy bean milk tea and I was pleasantly surprised. It was refreshingly sweet and subdued my boba craving. They also had a pretty good custard bun. read more

My go to bakery whenever I'm in the area. It's located inside mitsuwa market. My favorites: Coffee jelly - highly recommend getting first thing in the morning since I've been here several times and they were already sold out! Cold milk with fresh sweet coffee jelly in it. The more you drink, the more it tastes like a sweet latte with jelly. I prefer jelly to boba since it's softer and not as chewy. Crispy cream bread - crunchy outer shell with custard cream inside. Egg donut - a less guilty donut since it has a hard-boiled egg in it. Makes me feel somewhat better about eating one since there's protein in it! Matcha soft serve - it's a generous portion! I love this soft serve ice cream with crunchy cereal at the bottom. One of my favorite matcha soft serves and always reminds me of Japan. Service is quick and food is always fresh. Prices are pretty reasonable. Definitely recommend early morning visits to get the bread and coffee before they sell out. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Coffee jelly - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

One of the best places to get matcha soft serve. This bakery has a lot of options and I'm surprised at how well made the baked goods and even the desserts. The Service was very friendly and they answered a lot of my questions. Ambiance was a little food court tucked in the back of a Japanese grocery store. There's a lot of options but everytime I go there the matcha soft serve is my go to and they even put cereal on the bottom. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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I was here to try egg donut but they discontinued that item. The flan was good as it was overly sweet. I was curious about the mystery bag that costs $8. The bag had a load of sandwiches and 4 random pastries. Just average taste but satisfied my curiosity lol. It's a counter inside H-mart. read more

Little bakery tucked inside the mitsuwa market in a popular plaza. People come here for the coffee jelly milk as it's kind of unique to most drink places. The coffee jelly is very strong and there is a sweet brown sugar syrup. And then it's regular whole milk. There is no milk alternatives unfortunately, so have lactaid prepared! It's simple yet so refreshing on a sunny morning. There's also little breads and ice cream but they seem to sell out of popular items pretty early as a lot were gone by the time I arrived around noon. I think the price is pretty affordable as well. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Coffee jelly milk - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

I haven't tried much from here, but...... from what I did try, I love, love, love their Coffee Jelly Milk. It is one of the rare places that still sells this beverage. It's milky and the coffee jelly is strong and tastes so good :) I definitely try to get this when I am in the area. The customer service is always kind and sweet. I definitely want to their their other items soon. Thank you Hamadaya Bakery! read more

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My pocket go-to spot for a quick treat to reward myself after a full Sunday of errands. Nestled inside Mitsuwa, this bakery is no frills and all yums. Their matcha soft serve and different buns and croissants meet the difficult balance of the "not too sweet" compliment. Service is always quick and kind, regardless of who is behind the register. The only downside is that 30% of the bakery offerings look sold out every time I swing by. It makes it difficult to predict what would be available if I'd like to pick up a box for a party or gift. read more

My husband and I are big fun of Boston cream donuts here. It's amazing. Today I decided to try an iced matcha latte and it's horrible. It's just tastes like sweet milk. I don't know what's up with the color of this drink too. Not even green. Straight to trash. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Matcha latte. Clearly worker doesn't know how to make it right - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

My go to spot for matcha soft serve in Irvine!! I love how they add cereal to the bottom of the cup, the textures go perfectly together. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - matcha soft serve - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

their matcha soft serve is spectacular!! delightfully creamy and the matcha flavor is prominent. the vanilla has a slight taste of condensed milk, which i love. it's located inside mitsuwa marketplace and is next to the claw machines. service is always nice here and prompt. the soft serve also comes with cereal at the bottom and it adds the perfect crunch to the dessert :) read more

Hamadaya Bakery - soft serve - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

this delicious bakery is hidden inside mitsuwa & it's such a gem. they have a variety of baked pastries, drinks, and even soft serve! i got their pudding and strawberry cheesecake danish, which were both extremely delicious. the pudding was very soft and just the right amount of sweetness. the strawberry cheesecake danish tasted like a cheesecake on a buttery flakey crust. i will definitely come back again. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - pudding and strawberry cheesecake danish tasted - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Stopped by during opening hours so there wasn't many baked goods available. Coffee Jelly Milk (~$5) - one of my favorite Japanese drinks. This was decent but could use more coffee in the jelly. read more

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I can't speak to any of the baked goods as I only ordered their green tea soft serve ($4.50) but it was delicious! Located inside the Mitsuwa market, their green tea soft serve is served in a cup with some cereal on the bottom and the combination of the creamy soft serve and crunchy cereal was perfect. A lot of places that serve green tea ice cream or soft serve end up being too mild or floral-y in my opinion, but Hamadaya's soft serve had a strong and distinct matcha flavor, reminiscent of Matcha Cafe Maiko. Service was also quick and friendly. If their pastries are anything like their soft serve, I'll have to check them out next time too. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Green Tea soft serve ($4.50) - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Honestly, my favorite soft serve place. Located in Mitsuwa marketplace, Hamadaya is a bit of a local secret when it comes to soft serve. It cured my Sunday Scaries. The price and quality are both on point. Also, can't forget the crunchy cereal. It makes me fall in love with cereal every time. I have tried both just vanilla and mixed vanilla and matcha and both were amazing. This is my go-to place for soft serve. We tried the egg donut for the first time and thought it would be like a salted egg yolk or something, but no. It was a whole boiled egg! It was a great combo of sweet and salty. They even warmed it up and it was crispy and sweet on the outside with a whole boiled egg on the inside. I would definitely order again. Parking: parking lot but can get packed with all the restaurants nearby. There is also parking in the back (at the other entrance). Location: located in mitsuwa next to the food court so serves for some delightful dessert... or appetizer for your meal XD. That's what happened to us hehe. read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Mixed soft serve and egg donut - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Despite what the employee thinks, any weather is ice cream weather. After enjoying a meal at a nearby restaurant and finding the local hyped boba shop inexplicably closed during their supposed regular business hours, I saw Hamada-ya on Yelp and decided that I still wanted something sweet. Located in the first food court slot near the front entrance of Mitsuwa Marketplace (or after a quick right turn if you're parking in the back), they offer various pastries and drinks (coffee, tea, smoothies) in addition to what I was seeking: green tea soft serve. They offer one size of ice cream, and I went for the pure green tea ($4.50) rather than a swirl ($4.00) with vanilla ($3.50 for that alone). Payment is card only, which is a striking contest to places in and around Little Saigon several miles away. It's pretty similar to any other matcha ice cream I've had, with a light creamy texture that's free of ice crystals and a prominent matcha flavor throughout. I did appreciate that they added complimentary cereal pieces at the bottoms; they tasted fresh, added a great crispy texture, and didn't seem stale at all. I would be happy to grab more matcha ice cream at Hamada-ya if and when I'm in the area again. It's affordable and delicious, and the food court seating is convenient and useful for sitting down and enjoying your dessert. read more

This cute little bakery is located inside Mitsuwa Market. It's very small but quite a bit of selection. They seem to be famous for their jelly coffee. I did not get one this time but I will be back to try! The strawberry cream croissant was so delicious! I did also enjoy the tamago & ham sandwich next time I will try the tamago & tonkatsu sandwich. The cream puff was good it wasn't very sweet which I actually kinda liked. I can't wait to come back and try some more that they have! read more

Hamadaya Bakery - Strawberry Cream Croissant & Cream Puff - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love their coffee jelly!! Went there only for that bc I was craving it and no regrets

Great food, fast service and the coffe was perfect, will definitely be coming back for more

Stopped by for the first time after lunch at the food court (Santouka ramen); tried the milk coffee jelly drink - (refreshing; very similar to grass jelly) and a matcha coronet (mildly sweet party with lots of creamy matcha filling). Interest has been piqued; will return again to investigate. read more

Came here for the first time to get their coffee jelly milk. Definitely delicious and strong.