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    Hello cafe

    4.5 (62 reviews)
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    Oreo Cookie
    Yvette S.

    I came across Hello Cafe on TikTok like all the new, trendy spots. I was well aware that this was going to be a long wait. As a foodie, I don't care waiting a while to try something new. We showed up at 8:30 am on Saturday and they typically open at 9:00 am. There were about 30 people in line, and I appreciate the staff leaving umbrellas and water out for us because it was a hot day and there is no shade in the parking lot. I ordered a regular cinnamon roll and the Oreo flavored cookie to share with my husband. I also ordered an iced brown sugar latte. I really wanted to like the cinnamon roll, but I found the bread to be incredibly dry. The icing is obviously not gooey because they make them off-site and serve from the mobile shop. We saved half of it to warm it up at home to see if there was a difference, but it didn't save it unfortunately. The cookie had a good, soft texture but I didn't like the flavor of the filling. I think it was cream cheese, which I normally like but not sure why I didn't like this combo. The iced coffee was also not good. The espresso was bitter, leaving an odd aftertaste. I sadly don't think this spot is worth the wait.

    Apple pie cinnamon roll looked wrecked and was raw in the inside
    Mai N.

    After my first visit, I was pretty disappointed because my cinnamon roll was undercooked. To their credit, the team reached out and invited me back to give them another try. This time, I came right when they opened to avoid the long lines and ordered the Cookie Butter Cinnamon Roll, Banana Pudding Cinnamon Roll, a Banana Matcha, and a Tiramisu Latte. Since it was early, there was virtually no wait for the drinks, and they were absolutely worth it. I finally understand what all the hype is about! The Cookie Butter Cinnamon Roll was hands down one of the best cinnamon rolls I've had. It was baked perfectly, soft and fluffy with an amazing cookie butter flavor that wasn't overly sweet. The Banana Pudding Cinnamon Roll was just as delicious and packed with flavor. The Banana Matcha was smooth, creamy, and balanced, while the Tiramisu Latte was rich without being too heavy. Both paired perfectly with the cinnamon rolls. I'm really glad I gave Hello Cafe a second chance because this visit completely changed my opinion. Great cinnamon roll and cookies, excellent drinks, and a much better overall experience. I already can't wait for my next cheat day so I can come back for another cinny!!

    S'more's cookie
    Rebecca M.

    Wow--your coffee and pastries have genuinely changed my life! I've officially become a banana latte connoisseur, and I can confidently say Hello Cafe has the best one I've ever had. The coffee is bold and flavorful, while the banana flavor is perfectly balanced--not too sweet or artificial. The creamy foam on top takes it to another level. And the pastries... wow. Their cinnamon roll is probably the best I've ever eaten. They usually sell out, but I was lucky enough to try the Nutella one, and it was incredible. My husband isn't even a Nutella fan, and his first reaction was, "Wow." We also tried the fun s'mores cookie, and it was just as impressive--soft, perfectly moist, and packed with flavor. Everything we tried was exceptional and the staff very friendly. If you're anywhere nearby, Hello Cafe is absolutely worth the visit. I already can't wait to come back to this cool concept. Can't believe this little trailer puts out these amazing goods.

    Timothy T.

    I've been following this cinnamon roll trailer on IG for a while, so I was excited to finally make a pit stop on my way to OC. We got there around 12 p.m. on a Saturday, and the line wasn't too bad--about a 20-minute wait. The cinnamon rolls are huge and incredibly fresh, soft, and fluffy. At around $8 each, I do wish they felt a little more special or unique. We ordered the Classic Roll and the Banana Pudding Roll, along with a Mocha Puff Latte and a Banana Latte. Between the two rolls, I actually preferred the Classic. As much as I love banana pudding, the banana flavor in the specialty roll tasted a little too artificial--more like banana Laffy Taffy than real banana. I wish they used fresh bananas, especially since the topping is just a dried banana chip. I felt the same way about the Banana Latte. It was good, but it didn't quite hit the mark compared to some other banana lattes I've had. Overall, the rolls are delicious, fresh, and worth trying. Even though the banana items weren't my favorite, I'd definitely come back to try some of their other flavors the next time I'm in the area.

    Bogart P.

    If you haven't been to Hello Cafe yet, you are seriously missing out. Their cinnamon rolls and coffee are absolutely delicious and worth every single penny.If you're trying to decide what to order, I highly recommend the banana latte--it is the perfect balance of flavors. For the rolls, you absolutely cannot go wrong with the pumpkin spice cinnamon roll or the banana pudding cinnamon roll. Both are incredible!The line does tend to get long because this place is so popular, but the line goes by fast. Just be patient because their delicious food is totally worth the wait. You won't be disappointed!

    Stephanie M.

    Arrived to this little truck at about 8:50am and they promptly opened at 9am. There was about 20 people in line already and we waited about an hour to order and receive our cinammon rolls and coffee. We tried the classic cinammon roll which is definitely big enough to share. It was soft and fluffy with cream cheese icing. The banana matcha was just okay even though its one of their popular items. It seems like they get a line daily and sell out before 1pm.

    Cinnamon Rolls Togo!
    Jaclyn M.

    This place is known for their serious cinnamon rolls offered in playful flavors like cookie butter and blueberry. Yum!

    How they let you know your order is ready
    Lucy O.

    I had been wanting to try out this place for some time, and I didn't know it was a little cart instead of an actual cafe. I really loved the drinks here! The first time I went, there was a long line. I think it was earlier in the morning around 10, so I didn't order anything because of the line and the heat. The second time, I went right before they closed on a Saturday around 1:40 p.m. There was only one person in line so that was much better. I ordered the iced Spanish latte with vanilla cold foam and the iced mocha puff. I liked that I was able to order both of my drinks with oatmilk. The drinks were a 10/10 imo. Super good! Not overly sweet, delicious coffee flavor and I loved the cold foam and cocoa puffs on top. Besides that, I like that they thought about the heat and customers having to wait in line. They have a tent, umbrellas, and water available for people waiting. They were efficient and had my order pretty fast. The prices are a little on the higher end, but I don't mind paying that every so often for coffee this good! I'll definitely be coming back to try other drinks like their cookie butter and banana latte.

    These poor people... waiting in the hot sun for "viral" cinnamon rolls. Expect to wait at least an hour.
    Chris W.

    Meh... I LOVE a good cinnamon roll (and cinnamon - see my previous review for Don Churros) I saw several videos popping up on my Instagram feed about this truck, so talked my coworker into going with me to treat the office. Well, we arrived 10 mins before 9am, and there was already a line... good sign? As we were waiting, we excitedly discussed with other patrons in line - had they been here before? Everyone we talked to said it was their first time too. We excitedly waited for the cart to open. Now whoever said the line moved fast - IT DIDNT! We counted 16 people ahead of us when we arrived. It was over an hour, waiting in the hot sun, to finally get to the counter. I paid for my rolls and the "tip" option came up. Although I tipped, I was bitter... what kind of service was I provided? They could have put out some water for us while we waited, I wish they would have had one line for coffee and one for rolls. My coworker then ordered hers - they said they just ran out of the original flavor and it would be 10 more minutes!!! Ugh!!! We waited another 15. When we got back to the office, finally opened the rolls and they were seriously nothing special. I'm very sorry to say. We tried one of each flavor: regular, cookie butter, cookies and cream. In my humble opinion, it was lacking the cinnamon flavor and was a bit dry. My one coworker found egg shell in hers. They are still sitting in the break room, nobody is devouring them. I hear these guys are opening up a brick and mortar store soon... I truly wish them the best but I know I will never be waiting over an hour or driving to Santa Ana for these.

    Mocha puff and tiramisu latte

    Hands down the world's best cinnamon rolls. Their coffee is also one my absolute favorites! The line is always so long but moves quickly. 100% worth the wait

    Christopher T.

    Quite a unique cafe place with great cinnamon buns. Heard about this place that has great cinnamons so got to try it. Only open in the weekends (Fri-Sun) in the mornings 9am til 2pm. It's a mobile cafe that parking in a shopping plaza parking lot. With minimum but great choices menu for buns, cookies and drinks. They have weekly menu for cinnamon so they do rotate for more different choices which is nice. Nice & friendly services overall. The buns are nice and tasty, less sweet than the US buns...the bun is soft but abit heavy & chewy instead fluffy & light. The size of the buns is huge, it's good for 2 adults or 3-4 kids to share for sure. The cookie is tasty and very yummy. The drink is well make and just great. Would give a 5 if the buns can be more fluffy instead of heavy dough, but that is just my personal preference.

    Banana cinnamon roll
    Linnette R.

    I decided to try this place because one thing I like is cinnamon rolls. I went around 1ish and was lucky enough to get the last banana cinnamon roll for the day. I was able to get an iced banana drink. They let you know what's available. Overall the people are helpful and the food is great. I would definitely come back to try different cinnamon rolls.

    Blueberry Match
    Angela C.

    AMAZING !!! I've became a regular customer since they did the pop up at their house ! The team is AMAZING, the cinnamon rolls are out of this world ! Love the variety of coffee choices, and best part is the syrups & Cinnamon rolls are made fresh each and every day ! I'm very proud of how much this business has grown and all their accomplishments! As always Hello is my #1 recommendation to everyone !

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    Ask the Community - Hello cafe

    Any plans for a brick & mortar location?

    Hello ! Yes, is in Santa Ana Tustin Ave ! We don’t have the opening day just yet but should be in the next month or so

    Do they accept Apple Pay?

    Yes, they do!

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    My family and I have been patrons of Cream Pan in Tustin for nearly two decades now, even before…read morethe TikTok strawberry croissant craze and even before it opened more locations like in Fountain Valley and Lomita. The quality has just been so utterly consistent. These baked goods truly taste rustic and homemade; I believe the freshness is guaranteed and everything is baked daily. I always buy the shuku pan to make sandwiches my daily lunches and the country bread/sourdough for my avocado toast and breakfasts. The sandwiches made in-house are also recommended especially the chicken katsu and the assorted ham/tuna/egg salad. I like the croquette and egg salad in a bun especially. All of these are savory and flavorful yet subtle. I also recommend any of the pastries including curry pan, melon pan, and of course the strawberry croissants but beyond that I also really like the strawberry banana croissant and blueberry croissant. There is also a selection of drinks made in-house café-style as well as bottled Japanese drinks. The staff are friendly and I really like the space even though it's small. You can find seating outside especially if you avoid rush hours. Of all the three locations, this one is my favorite because it's so rustic and historic and really fits in with the overall vibe and aesthetic of Old Town Tustin and the El Camino Real. Please check this bakery out; it's one of the best in all of SoCal in my opinion.

    Cream Pan never fails to deliver! Not only when it comes to fresh, delicious bakery items but also…read morefor savory meals at reasonable prices. The portions across the board are generous, high-quality, and worth every penny.  As you can see from my previous review, their chicken katsu is one of my faves. It is crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside. It's a generous portion with plenty of Japanese curry sauce, and I love the pickled red ginger. There is a kiosk available from 9:30 to 5 pm, where you can now order and pay for their katsu items. I believe the Chicken Katsu Curry was around $17.99. You need to show the receipt when they call your name. I also picked up a couple of sandwiches. The Tuna Butter Roll hits the spot for a quick, comforting lunch. It is packed with creamy tuna, cucumber, and tomato slices--at just around $3.50, it's an incredible value. The Sandwich Box assortment (egg, ham, turkey, tuna) gives you a little bit of everything, making it perfect for a satisfying light lunch on the go. If you're looking for hearty portions at reasonable prices, Cream Pan continues to hit the mark every single time.

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    Cream Pan - Raisin bread ($4.80). 8/11/2024

    Raisin bread ($4.80). 8/11/2024

    Cream Pan - Strawberry Banana Croissant, Strawberry Croissant

    Strawberry Banana Croissant, Strawberry Croissant

    Cream Pan - It's called epic

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    It's called epic

    Blue Bowl Superfoods - Lazy Blue Bowl

    Blue Bowl Superfoods

    4.7(2.4k reviews)
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    Hands down...BLUE BOWL is my absolute favorite açaí bowl! I've tried a bunch of places but they…read morejust get it right every single time. My bowl always has the right ratio of bases to toppings... and every single time they top it full and high, so it's worth every bite. Let's just talk about the bases too... there is always a variety to choose from. I love that they offer samples so you can choose the perfect blend to what you're feeling for your bowl. Right now, I have been on a blue coconut and blue pineapple kick. They are smooth, clean and just the right amount of sweetness. My recommendations: top with maple hemp, Blue chia, warm oats (if you're there in the morning), all fruits, get "THE BUTTER" which is a combo of all the nut butters, and top with their apple honee and/or date honey. The service is great, everyone is always so friendly and chatty and the spot is always clean, bright and all the wide open windows make for a people/car watching vibe as you chomp down on your bowl. Just as a reminder, this location also has free validation for parking so make sure you have them validate your ticket before you leave!

    Blue Bowl is my favorite Açaí bowl spot in OC, and probably in the Top 3 in the country. Everything…read moreis fresh, they have a variety of toppings, and their açaí is excellent. I absolutely love their blue chia pudding and "the" butter options especially, as they are a unique and welcome addition to any bowl. This location has moved recently to the corner of Stewart and Main and now offers more seating indoors and outdoors. The staff is all great and do such a great job making your bowls, making them with precision and care every time. If you're in the mood for an açaí bowl then look no further than Blue Bowl, as they have plenty of locations in OC and are a step above the competition.

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    Blue Bowl Superfoods - Large custom bowl - 24 oz.

    Large custom bowl - 24 oz.

    Blue Bowl Superfoods - Menu (Blue Summer)

    Menu (Blue Summer)

    Blue Bowl Superfoods - 12 oz bowl with Acai, Blue Coconut base, Chia Seed Pudding, Pineapple Yogurt, hemp granola, banana, strawberries, cashew butter & cacao nibs

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    12 oz bowl with Acai, Blue Coconut base, Chia Seed Pudding, Pineapple Yogurt, hemp granola, banana, strawberries, cashew butter & cacao nibs

    Hello cafe - desserts - Updated September 2026

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