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    La Ideal Bakery

    4.1 (192 reviews)
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    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Pastel de tres leches con fresa
    Carolina R.

    I really like this bakery because they have a wonderful selection of pan and tres leches cakes to choose from. They do get busy so I recommend placing an order ahead of time or going very early. The workers are very kind as well. Delicious moist cake that was the perfect birthday surprise for my fiancé. They also have cafe de canela.

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    Christine H.

    We've came here for years to order cakes. This time was such a disappointment. I went in to order my daughter's cake. Left a picture of how I wanted the cake etc. only think I wanted different was instead of white we wanted the cake pink. When we went to pick up. They handed me the cake with no writing what's so ever. I questioned it. The girl had no clue., went to call over the lady that was the once I placed the order with. I told her the cake was supposed to say sweet sixteen. Then she asked me if I still had the picture because she no longer did . I luckily still had it. Then asked a man in the back to write it. Came out mediocre and ugly. To top it off we ordered a 3 leches cake. It was completely dry. Unfortunately this will be the last cake order we place at this bakery.

    Another amazing cake from this bakery! They received my order and made the cake exactly how I requested. Everyone at the bakery was so nice when I went to pick it up and I also grabbed some tasty pastries! This cake was an absolute hit at my party and everyone had seconds.

    Nightmare Before Christmas conchas
    M J.

    Ordered custom conchas for my friends OBB themed bday at Disney. So cute, tasty, and fun! Very helpful and easy when placing picking up the order. Will definitely be ordering more from them.

    Roxana C.

    We ordered a Mario Bross cake for a nephew, and he absolutely loved it. It was beyond expectations and soooo delicious!!! I definitely recommend this place not only for cakes but also for pan dulce and tamales!!!

    Their almost $3.00 tamale  where's the meat?
    Jesica C.

    Please go elsewhere, your health & that of your families is a priority. They overcharge & skimp on their almost $3.00 tamale. See attached

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    Senia O.

    Walked in a little packed Tons of small pan dulces but not enough grandes I got a medium Champurrado and tons of small pans Felicia was was very helpful in offering me assorted Tortas to try ,I skipped this time but depending on the bread will have me come back. :) and Champurrado Will take photo of the bread and give you my critique in a few So my mini piglet 3.7/5 a little hard on the outside Champurrado 4/5 very tasteful

    Beautiful cake pops
    Brian K.

    I like all types of breads. Carbs are my guilty pleasure. I have tried home baked baguettes, all types of Asian pastries, but I am not as well versed in Mexican bakeries. So I decided to give La Ideal a try. It was a little intimidating seeing all types of breads but the entire family that works there were extremely friendly and made recommendations for me. I ALWAYS support small business because they are made by hand and you can taste the love and care in the product. La Ideal bakery is no different! I enjoyed all the pastries I tried. I don't even remember the names. But they also make little cake pop desserts! Very good and fresh. Price was definitely fair considering they use quality ingredients. Oh and the cinnamon coffee was excellent too! Highly recommend!

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    Bryanna A.

    My favorite bakery! I can always rely on them for their delicious pan dulce and bolillos. They have mini pan dulce that is to die for. Check them out!!

    Tres leches cake
    Whitney B.

    Pretty bummed to leave this review normally the cakes here are SO GOOD. Unfortunately this time we got a cake with a moldy strawberry .. they should really do a quality check before they send cakes out

    Pan Dulce variety
    Monica J.

    My sister surprised me with pan dulce this morning. She arrived with a beautiful assortment. I am not a fan of guava, but their guava empanada was so delicious. It left me wanting another. I did enjoy the minil versions of the regular size pan dulce. I think it's the perfect size for eating sweets in moderation.

    Vanilla cake with strawberry mousse & cream filling

    Good price for decorated cakes if you want to bring to office party for someone else. Warning: Can be too dense/wet for some people. Grab and go place with good service. Food can be better as it tastes artificial. Choco pan is okay if you like lots of sugar with your carbs.

    Melanie B.

    An update from my last review ! They have some pretty good selections for pastries and my wife and I have a new tradition where we try new pastries or bread anytime we stop by and we have both found a new favorite. I have two new favorite which are both pretty much bread and sugar they are so fluffy and I think that's what I love the most. My wife really liked the cream cheese filled pastries but I'm not a huge fan of them because I don't like cream cheese but oh well. We will be back for more. Unfortunately the cake we will not be purchasing again because it gave my wife an upset stomach and it made her sick.

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    We purchased a tres leches cake and most of my family got food poisoning. The cakes look to be very old. I'm never going here again.

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    We love the tres leches cake! We've been going here for over 10 years and it never disappoints.

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    BEST tamales!!! BEST selection of tamales!!! My favorite corn/cheese/chili and the green chicken!!!

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    Do they sell cake slices?I'm thinking of bringing my kids there for a slice How much is a cake slice?

    Yes

    By the looks of it there's a 98% I'll order the Tres Leches Cake. But my 10 year old daughter cannot eat foods make with flour, like bread, cookies, or CAKES. Does your magical staff have recipes for GLUTEN-FREE cakes?

    Hi, I am sorry for such late reply... I do make any custome cake orders... Gluten free or anything… Read more

    Is champurado served all day?

    everyday 5am-10am and just in December evenings 5pm-9pm..

    What are the hours?

    Monday-Saturday 5am-9pm Sundays 6am-8pm

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    Bag of Cakes - Marizto really scrumptious 03.05.2025

    Bag of Cakes

    4.3(967 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Food: Their banana pudding matcha is amazing and has real pudding! The only thing is this drink is…read moreslightly expensive at $8 or $9! However, it's worth it and unique from other matcha places. Additionally, their garlic bread and cakes are so good too! Ambiance: This location is spacious with many tables, and the display case is so appetizing. Service: The cashiers could be slightly more energetic, but also understand that their shifts may be busy, and they might feel overwhelmed/tired. Overall great cafe to visit with your friends or on a hot day! Excited to hear your thoughts!!

    The cakes are decent, clearly made in bulk, but acceptable quality for what they are…read more Unfortunately, the service lets the whole experience down. Staff were unfriendly, avoided eye contact, and there's very little effort to make customers feel welcome. The decision to use a kiosk for drink orders is a real misstep. A small, independent café lives and dies by the personal connections it builds with regulars. A screen can't replace that warmth or build loyalty. If they want to survive long-term, investing in genuine hospitality would make a world of difference. Overall, it's the service that's the standout issue here, and until that changes, it's hard to recommend.

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    Bag of Cakes - Earl Grey Mousse Cake - EG creme, vanilla sponge cake, feuilletine & hazelnut praline bring crunch, flavor and dimension.

    Earl Grey Mousse Cake - EG creme, vanilla sponge cake, feuilletine & hazelnut praline bring crunch, flavor and dimension.

    Bag of Cakes - Strawberry Matcha Cake

    Strawberry Matcha Cake

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    Cream Pan - Azuki creams  IG: @chow.witme

    Cream Pan

    4.5(7k reviews)
    10.2 mi
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    Gotta get here early to get the full menu options. The strawberry croissant pastry is a given but…read morethe azuki cream is another home run! Their egg sandwiches are great as well with friendly and fast service! They also have regular bread options as well!

    THIS ONE STAR REVIEW IS ONLY FOR THE WAY THE LINE IS SET UP HERE. I love everything else about…read moreCream Pan, but honestly, the line to select your pastry and the checkout is so UN-USER-FRIENDLY. The self service, pre-made lunch bentos, sandos and sushi area is fine, but once you need assistance from a worker, it starts getting ridic. How so? You speak to whomever is attempting to assist you OVER and UNDER a twenty-four year old counter area that holds the pastries and/or through a tiny hole in the cabinets. You can hardly make eye contact with the person, because all the pastry is in between where you are standing and where they are standing. Some people are tall, some short, but regardless, there is NO WAY to have a conversation with them. They are trying to see what exactly you are possibly pointing to in the case, but as noted, you're talking thru a case of pastry. This is also true at the Fountain Valley location, where they only have a very small counter to check out with many people standing in line trying to have someone collect their order from the back. Maybe also ask WHY there is never any KINAKO donuts? I was there at 11 am and I got THE LAST ONE! If these are so popular, why don't you make enough to sell throughout the day? Every other time I've been here, you were already SOLD OUT! SMH HAS ANYONE HERE SEEN THE SELF SERVICE process at 85 degrees? All their pastry is individually wrapped and you calmly walk through the SELF SERVICE pastry area with a tray and tongs to help yourself. If you'd like to pass the person in front of you, it's easy and doable because there is plenty of room and it doesn't make anyone feel like you are taking "cuts". Once you get to the end, the cashier totals up your tray and puts it in a bag or box for you. Done & Done. Let me reiterate that your pastry and food are all above par and I know you've been in business since 2002 and let me commend you for 24 years of service, but it's time to CHANGE IT UP to a more user friendly process. It's not appealing to anyone in this busy day and age that there is a line out the door, ONLY BECAUSE THE PROCESS INSIDE NEEDS HELP! It's also more sanitary that the pastry and breads are wrapped ahead of time as I saw a fly inside the case today. Ugh.

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

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

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    Strawberry Banana Croissant, Strawberry Croissant

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    Manmi Bakery - Cream Puffs w/Custard Filling | $0.75/ea

    Manmi Bakery

    4.4(650 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    We bought 1 dozen cream puffs and we barely had 4 left because we couldn't stop stuffing our faces…read moreduring the ride home. 75 cents each. The cream puff custard is smooth and not too sweet. I am glad it is not whipped cream filling. The puff shell is simple and elegant not crunchy or stale (like some other places). Service is fast and friendly. We will be running back next week. We also got a bunch of other items, but haven't tried them yet. Store is small and clean. They accept credit cards with $1 fee

    I just first wanted to remind you I'm a big foodie and always base on yelp review. I love cream…read morepuffs by all means and was looking forward to trying these. They sell by 75 cents each which is good. Parking a little tight but if you go on weekday it's not too bad. The lady who greeted me wasn't too friendly she literally started me down and looked like she just wanted to rush me out. Also guys they take cash only but if card use they charge $1 fee. So she took my order and went next door to charge my card but I didn't know next door was a coffee place guess they link together. Funny thing was she didn't smile and the man who came after me she greeted him with a smile because they are of the same ethnicity. Language wasn't an issue here but to stare at customer like that I'm not coming back there ever again. Even though the cream puffs were so good very soft and not too sweet. I always go by first experience and impression. I will be looking forward other bakery's in Garden Grove.

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    Manmi Bakery - For my dessert tables

    For my dessert tables

    Manmi Bakery - Drinks store next to the bakery store

    Drinks store next to the bakery store

    Manmi Bakery - Cream puff filled to the brim

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