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    OBRA HandBakery

    3.9 (96 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Letty P.

    Stopped by Ombra Hand Bakery and wow... everything looked absolutely beautiful and fresh. I ordered the cubed sandwich, and it did not disappoint. The bread was soft on the inside with the perfect crisp on the outside, and every bite tasted fresh and flavorful without feeling overly heavy. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the presentation and quality of the food here. The bakery itself had such a clean, modern, cozy vibe, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy lunch or coffee. Definitely a hidden gem in Santa Ana, and I'll absolutely be coming back to try more items from the menu!

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    Vincent N.

    This place is really good! And a great alternative to Porto's! I want to give this place 5 stars but a couple of items didn't really hit the mark, but some other items were amazing! 1. Obra ball is a must get! Seasoned flavorful minced beef with potato and cheese, and it's huge! 2. The Cuban sandwich was delicious! The pork was so juicy! However I wished that they gave more than one slice of thin ham with the sandwich. 3. I also really liked the iced tres leches coffee! Make sure to stir it up before drinking, really great flavor! 4. I didn't enjoy the beef empanada as much as the chicken. The chicken seemed to have more flavor and seasoning l. 5. The deserts were kind of a miss for me. The Dulce Lindser cookies was decent but nothing special. The chocolate chip cookie was on the tougher brittle side. However when throwing it in the microwave, it was actually soft gooey and delicious!

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    Daniel A.

    Ok so this spot is a hidden gem. The location is very central, the staff are very friendly, the interior is so clean and spacious, but most of all the food slaps...so hard! I tried multiple empanadas, potato balls, a chicken pie, and some desserts. They have a really solid selection of ready to go pastries, but also a whole menu of cooked-to-order sandwiches and burritos. The pro tip is to order a dozen empanadas or more and then they'll throw some in for free! Will definitely be back ASAP!

    Samantha P.

    I recommend everyone try this spot at least once! There can be a bit of a line but it is worth the wait. I was lucky enough to make it before a rush so I only had 2 people ahead of me. I tried a handful of their empanadas, a Obra ball, and an iced coffee. Both me and my mom were fans of all the empanadas, especially the chicken and bbq pork options, and I very much enjoyed the potato (Obra) ball. The coffee was average so I wouldn't get that again but I would gladly go back for their food!

    baked beef empanada, beef obra ball, peach & dulce de leche turnover, Arnold Palmer, chicken square pie
    Ivy D.

    I bought a chicken square pie and a crispy chicken sandwich to go. The sandwich was delicious, especially with the spicy mayo sauce. Plenty of seating and food options. I'd definitely be back!

    Apple turnover, OBRA beef ball, ropa viejo empanada, tres leches latte (iced)
    Kayla D.

    WOW! Came here on a friday morning, about an hour after they opened! Little to no line, so service was super quick, and the lady at the front was super nice and decriptive about all of the menu items that they had available. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by the sight of all of their baked goods (empanadas, desserts, etc). I got the apple turnover, OBRA beef ball, ropa viejo empanada, and an iced tres leches coffee. Both the salsas and sauces that came with went beautifully with each savory item. The empanada was fluffy and flaky and was delicious, the OBRA ball reminded me of porto's potato ball, and was maybe even larger than that, and the apple turnover as my dessert was sooooo good. I would. most definitely come here again to grab something in the morning! The coffee was sweet and I enjoyed drinking it on my way to work after.

    Homemade Desserts
    Grace C.

    Everything is made from scratch. Casual, Plenty of seats. Cubano sandwich- decent sandwich, good size, but meat was a bit dry. Prefer from Porto's. Passionfruit cheesecake- delicious, not too dense, mildly sweet with lot of passion fruit flavor. I want to try the OBRA balls next time!

    Lunch time
    Diana R.

    Came to Obra Handbakery with my coworkers for lunch. For a while, I had seen this place featured on social media and I was curious to check it out. It's located in a small strip mall with just enough parking. As you enter, you'll be going through the path where you can view all of the items in their glass displays. Take note of what interests you, and you'll place your order at the register after viewing all the baked goods. Everything looks bright and clean. The dining area is spacious and there are many tables. There was not a lot of people while we were there. One big group with about six people and a couple other single people. I ordered the Ropa Vieja burrito since I wanted something simple to eat. I also ordered a beef and potato ball also since it's my favorite at another bakery. Unfortunately, the ball was not included with my order when I picked it up. After eating my burrito halfway, I went back up to the pick up area to ask for it. No apology or anything. In fact, they made me feel a little guilty or something because I was asking for it. Not very friendly service with that encounter. I was polite and nice about it too, but I guess it was an inconvenience for them to heat it up for me. I also had ordered the take and bake empanadas to eat at home. My coworkers all had the empanadas and it looked like two was enough for them. It looked like they were stuffed with the filling. As for my burrito, it wasn't what I had expected. The shredded beef was very sparse, and you can see slivers of the pieces of beef as it was filled with a lot of french fries. There's also egg inside the burrito. The flavor was not for me. I should've just ordered the empanadas then for lunch. It wasn't worth the $13.99 for the French fries burrito. I also ordered two pieces of cake to go for my family. The coconut dulce de leche and carrot cake. They were both pretty good and dense and pretty sweet.

    Krystal H.

    Very very yummy empanadas. It was fast and easy to get so it makes a really great on the go food I really loved their creamy dressing too

    Tatiana M.

    Came at 8 am, plenty of parking and no lines. However, took a while to get my order... not sure why! The empanadas were ready, and I ordered to go. Oh well. They had a good deal by the dozen so I got the flavors I knew I'd like: ropa vieja, chicken, etc. Came with sauces and I picked creamy cilantro and chimichurri. Took the box home. The dough wasn't too thick or undercooked. and all the fillings were flavorful. My favorite was beef that kind of remind me of Cuban picadillo' flavor. Not sure about the drinks but saw a few people having them with coffee and juices; the place looks clean and roomie.

    Dan J.

    Had been hearing the hype about this place. It's about a mile from my office, so I decided to stop by and give it a try. Upon entrance, you have a small area that loops around their display cases til you get to the register. Visually, everything looks appealing. I ordered 2 empanadas; 1 Beef and 1 Cuban. As an empanada connoisseur, I was not impressed. The Beef one had more potatoes than beef, and the Cuban was very bland. I'll give it another shot to try their Cuban sandwich, but I think there are much better places in the area.

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    Annie W.

    It's not bad. I wanted to like this place, but I think it's just okay. Empanadas: 6/10. Was hopeful, but I felt like the meat was bland. It definitely needed the sauce that came with it - specifically the green sauce, which was good. The OBRA print on the crust was super cute, though. Cocada: 6/10. A little too heavy on the chocolate. I like it better without the chocolate, but still a little dry. Impressive size, though. Parking is free

    The Cuben empanada. Split this with my wife and forgot to take a picture
    Matthew R.

    Ordered a cuban empanada and a strawberry blintz pastry. The empanada crust was flaky with a generous amount of filling and well seasoned. The strawberry blintz pastry was flaky and buttery with a sweet and creamy filling. Service was quick and the staff is well mannered and eager to help. The restaurant was clean and spacious with plenty of seating. Will definitely come back!

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