I thought most bakeries served the same variations on the same classic items but this place blew me…read moreaway. They have this amazing taro pastry that's dark purple on the outside but very fluffy on the inside thats FURTHER filled with a yummy taro center! We bought it for our kids to share but ended up eating it with them as well. I wished I bought 4 of these LOL We had a few other pastries here such as their "bouche" and strawberry cheesepound cake and they were all solid as well. This is one of those bakeries that I would visit and load up for the week. Service was quick, professional, and polite. Decent amount of seating inside as well if you want to socialize or study.

Here's the thing, there are just so many good baked goods to choose from at Cafe Bleu Bakery in…read moreBuena Park (next to Zion market, on the north end of Beach Blvd.) They bake them from scratch, in-house, so you can always count on the breads, buns, cakes and cookies being fresh! For this first trip, I found myself enchanted by the more traditional Korean pastries - the sweet potato creamy red bean bun, the curry croquette, the salt breads and rice crackers (one of their most popular items they said.) Most everything costs between $3-5. What a steal! I ordered their new item -- a banana latte made with their own banana syrup and cold foam to go with a double shot of espresso. It was tasty though seeing the old timers with their hot brewed coffees and bean buns made me wish I'd gotten something hot too. All in all, I had a great time at Cafe Bleu and can't wait to come back and try some new things. There are lots of tables and plenty of room to meet up with friends or work or do your homework.

Another California visit, another absolutely necessary stop at Porto's Bakery!…read more My mom and I stopped in to pick up a Milk & Berries Cake for a family gathering, and I was so happy I was able to place the order ahead of time--it made everything so easy! Of course, I couldn't leave without grabbing a dozen guava cheese pastries because... priorities. They are a 10/10 every single time. And the Milk & Berries Cake? Absolutely delicious, as always! While we were waiting in line, my mom and I decided to treat ourselves to a dulce de leche latte and a vanilla latte, and WOW. The coffee was fantastic! I also have to give Porto's major credit for how incredibly organized everything is. Yes, there are ALWAYS a ton of people, but somehow they keep everything flowing and moving so efficiently. It's honestly impressive! I was visiting California from New York, and unfortunately, we don't have a Porto's in New York , so I genuinely look forward to coming here every time I visit my family. Milk & Berries Cake: 10/10. Guava cheese pastries: 10/10. Coffee: 10/10. Porto's, PLEASE open one in New York. Until then, I'll just keep making this a mandatory stop every time I'm back in California!

Cranky gals working the bakery ordering station, no smiles, monotone, no energy. Looks like they…read moreeither needed a hug, cup of coffee, or a raise, and unfortunately, I am unable to provide any of those 3 things. This really fit the "woke up on the wrong side of the bed" vibe that we all tend to joke with our friends and family lol. Whew. Understood it's never personal, as we're all strangers, but those hostile, uninviting, bad energy really rubs off on people. Came in for a birthday cake 2 weeks ago and this came bagged up at the order pick up station; the same birthday cake I got today for another loved one didn't come bagged, so after the gal who took my order left for the next guest, I asked the cashier (she had on a different color shirt) for the very big bags they have and yep, same no energy, no smiles vibe. Management, please look out for your team, or find ways to relocate non-customer service people into departments where they don't have to deal with people/face to face interactions. I'm surprised they don't have self ordering kiosks, that'd help a lot of "stressed" employees who don't have the capacity to provide basic customer service and to alleviate a lot of uncomfortable, hostile interactions. Porto's is great- food, pastries, and cakes hardly ever miss. It's always the human interaction part that really messes it up for companies of all sorts. Nothing personal, just sharing my very uncomfortable experience, talk about being unwelcome. Hope those 2 girls end up having a better day and finding their energy and smiles. Actually, shout out to the gal stationed at the entryway, she smiled and said good morning, welcome, hello to everyone walking in. Keep up the great attitude, thank you!

Korean cream puffs + coffee = such a good combo!…read more Manmi Bakery is best known for their little Korean cream puffs, and they're only $0.75 each (2026/7). They're super popular, and a lot of their other breads sell out by lunchtime too. One thing to know: you'll need to buy 12 or more cream puffs if you want them packed in a box. Manmi Bakery 8942 Garden Grove Blvd Ste. #110, Garden Grove, CA 92844

Manmi Bakery has some hits and misses. The cream puffs were definitely the highlight--really good,…read morelight, and not overly sweet. Unfortunately, the rest of the baked goods we tried were just okay and nothing particularly memorable. The staff also weren't especially friendly, which took away a bit from the experience. One thing to keep in mind: there's a $0.75 charge for using a credit card, so be sure to bring cash if you want to avoid the extra fee. Parking can also be a challenge. The lot is small, and most of the spaces are better suited for compact cars. Overall, I'd come back for the cream puffs, but probably not much else.

If you have not been to Starbread, you have to go for the seniorita bread! Sweet, fluffy, warm, and…read morevery affordable! Highly recommend! They offer other pastries as well but this one is to come for. They make it fresh and fast to order, easy payment method. Plenty of parking can get busy on weekends or busier times.

I stopped by Star Bread in Anaheim specifically to try their famous Senorita Bread after seeing it…read moreall over an Instagram reel, and it definitely lived up to the warm hype! You get a bag of 5 for $4, which is a fantastic deal. They serve them to you piping hot, making the bread incredibly soft and pillowy. Flavor-wise, they are pretty good--sweet, slightly buttery, with a hint of cream cheese and a caramelized sugar texture. While I wouldn't say they are absolutely life-changing, eating them fresh and hot right out of the bag makes them a delicious treat. I also tried the Ube Donut, which was really good and had a great flavor profile. A few practical perks: Parking: There is ample free parking in the lot, which makes getting in and out super easy. Location: The complex has quite a few other food spots around it, making it a great little strip to grab a bite or a quick dessert. Definitely worth a stop if you want a warm, sweet comfort snack!

Bakery in a coffee shop. Cafe seating with an art warehouse vibe. Pastries were priced high, but…read morethey were pretty good quality. Customer service could be better.

Yesterday, I went with My Mom all the way to Orange County because she had a skincare appointment…read moreand Botox treatment. I had never tried Botox before in my life, but I decided to get it for the first time yesterday as well. I don't think the results have shown yet, so I'm planning to post a review once they do. Since we were already in Orange County, we stopped by a bakery at the Source Mall. I bought several pastries there. The fresh cream bread was very delicious. I didn't try the custard cream bread because my younger brothers ate it, so I can't really comment on the taste. I also haven't tried the pecan pie yet. Lately, Dubai chocolate cookies have been extremely popular and trendy, so I asked whether this bakery had them. They said yes, so I bought one for $6.75. However, when I tried it this morning, it was absolutely not a Dubai chocolate cookie. It was basically just a chocolate pie. There was no pistachio flavor at all, and no pistachios inside--just a very ordinary chocolate pie. That part was extremely disappointing. Also, yesterday I asked the bakery if they could provide paper plates so we could cut and share the pastries, but she said they didn't have any. Other bakeries usually provide paper plates, so it was disappointing as well.

I keep coming back for the Crème Brulée Coffee--it never disappoints. Especially when they're…read morehaving the BOGO promo. Double the joy! I also noticed they've added quite a few new food items to the menu, so I decided to give one a try. I ordered the pesto mushroom and bacon breadsticks. For $7.50, you get three, which were very crunchy, satisfying, and filling. The aioli added a nice fragrant touch. Will definitely be back to explore more of the new menu items!

I wanted a dessert that was light but would still satisfy my sweet cravings post-dinner, and The…read moreSpoon didn't disappoint! What I ordered: Coco Pandan Mousse DESSERT: 8/10 I loved how light my mousse was. Most importantly, it actually tasted like pandan! I was worried the pandan flavor was going to be mid and subtle, but each bite had a great pandan flavor. I had a bit of a drive back to my hotel, so I was advised to order mine frozen. I'm glad I took the staff member's advice because by the time I got to my hotel and finished dinner, it had thawed out perfectly. It was still cold-ish, room temp in the best way possible. SERVICE: 9/10 Great customer service! Upon arrival, the staff member who helped me was very nice. I was indecisive about what to order, so I really appreciated that she gave me a rundown and some suggestions on their most popular dishes. Most importantly, I appreciated her concern about my dessert melting by the time I got back to my hotel. If it wasn't for her and her advice to order the dessert frozen, I wouldn't have known and probably would've ended up with a deconstructed dessert. The way she packaged my dessert was also very helpful and considerate. AMBIANCE: 9/10 Definitely a cute place, and I can see this being a great go-to spot for groups. I loved how the back seating area had so many Polaroids plastered all over the walls. There are different types of seating depending on what you're in the mood for, and each seating area has a different vibe. There's also plenty of outdoor seating if you want to enjoy the weather while having your dessert!

First tried senorita bread my brother got from original Anaheim location years ago…read more Recently noticed there was one closer near Cerritos! Small cozy store with friendly counter to order what you want. Senorita bread came out quick and warm. Had to eat one in the car before leaving. You dont need anyone to tell you these are the definition of comfort food, lol. Affordable small pleasures of life. Also saw some mochi donuts and other things in the display case that looked great. Next time...

Starbread is a Filipino Bakery with several locations in California and Nevada. I'm glad that I…read morecan get their addictive senorita bread here. The bread is always served warm, glazed with butter and sugar, and it's fairly inexpensive, costing $4 for five pieces. The bread is a hit at parties because the hot, sweet bread is hard to resist. I came at the end of the day, and the senorita bread was still available, hot and fresh! They're also open at 6am, which is great if I want a warm snack for the team at work. They close at 6pm; however, they have their mochi donuts, malasadas, and donuts at 50% off in their last hour of operation (5p-6p). Coming in at 5pm, I was able to get three mochi donuts for $5, and a malasada for $1.29. It's reasonable at full price, but it's a steal at happy hour!

During a shopping trip at Super Mira in San Francisco's Japantown, I came upon a prominent display…read more(https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=-FjqKSDHrx_wK6yVBTR4hg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); after a quick look, I shared the photo with my fellow cookie monster and we deliberated on what to try. Feeling guilty in eating quite a bit of sweets of late, I limited myself to one bag to try first. My friend was brave likely hungrier and tried a couple of other flavors. The one that caught my eye was the lemon shortbread cookies (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=z4w3qR3D4SxnjZXVnK32GA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) as it's been a while since I'd had lemon cookies with powdered sugar. I enjoyed them but rationed myself to two cookies per sitting. I like how the fine sugar powder gives a cooling or soothing sensation to the cookie. The lemon flavor was prominent but not overwhelmingly so. I have not spoken with my friend yet about hers yet. I hope this display is still up on my next visit so I can try some other flavors.

I am legit addicted to Kelley's (I mean, who's not?!) I often buy their gift boxes for the…read moreholidays. Not only are the cookies yummy but it takes the stress out of figuring out what to gift peeps. People who are tasting for the 1st time always say to me, "It's SO GOOD" with their eyes wide in disbelief LOL. I've even shipped these cookies overseas & it's always nice to let ppl know it's a local product that can't be found anywhere other than SoCal. :)