Paderia is dangerous....could really kill your gains if you have a sweet tooth. It's impossible to walk out of here without spending a solid chunk of change because everything looks and smells so good. Their cookies are absolutely massive and they are incredibly thick, dense, and heavy. The outside has a nice crispness, but the center is pure gooey perfection. They are so rich and packed with chocolate that you honestly need to break them into quarters to share, or just save the rest for later. We got the chocolate chip cookie and s'mores. Their best seller is definitely the chocolate chip. To wash it down, their Vietnamese Coffee is a must. It is strong, bold, and has that perfect sweet, condensed milk punch that hits just right. It pairs perfectly with how rich the cookies are. The spot is just a quick grab-and-go setup, and the line moves fast. Just make sure to get there on the earlier side because their popular stuff definitely sells out later in the day. read more

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Came back here today to order gift cookies for friends and family plus some for my own craving. Jayden was very rude, almost barking every step of the way. She only started smiling and became nicer to the customers when I asked for her name. While waiting for my order, one of the customers approached me and said she was barked at, too..and thanked me for putting this girl in her place (I didn't really do anything, I just asked for her name and sarcastically replied to her questions while she was taking my order). A third lady agreed with me that Jayden is swamped with work--there were around 8 more in line and she's alone. Not an excuse, but yes, she became an 'ogre' because she was left to work alone in a busy place. Shout out to management--take care of the business and put more people in there. read more

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I was craving dessert after lunch and Paderia was recommended. Not impressed.. POV: craving Nutella, paid $4.00 for one Nutella malasada, bit into it and found that it's not actually Nutella inside. It was regular chocolate. Please don't advertise Nutella if you use chocolate - it's not the same thing. $4 for a single malasada is a bit overpriced considering they aren't made fresh and were sitting in the back of the bakery and served cold. The cookies were around $6 and served cold as well. I ordered the sea salt chocolate chip - it was cold and hard. Not sure what the hype is about. Service was okay and the vibe is cute, but the actual pastries did not live up to the hype and are definitely overpriced. read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Cookies were cold and hard. Two "Nutella" malasadas - not actually Nutella. Its chocolate. - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Paderia never disappoints. I love this location because my favorite stores are near by. So whenever I'm doing running my errands, I'm definitely going to drop by paderia for some baked goods. I'm a very picky person when it comes to a chocolate chip cookie. I have this belief that if a bakery has a perfect chocolate chip cookie, everything else is great. My definition of a chocolate chip cookie has to have a crunchy outside, a good balance and amount of dark and milk chocolate chips , perfect sweetness level with the perfect ratio of brown to white sugar for sweetness and chewiness and the obvious soft and gooey center. Paderias is a 9 out of 10 for me and it never disappoints. My 2nd fav is their triple chocolate. Those two are hands down my all time picks. Ordering is done through iPads which is simple to navigate. You have to come early to snag their items because they do sell out rather quickly esp on the weekends. The interior is very clean and beautifully designed. Plenty of parking and easy to spot the location! read more

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I wanted to update my review since its been years. I recently dropped in after lunch for some treats for my family. I ended up getting some egg tarts, cookies and malasada. They also have break pudding, cheesecakes, and drinks. They have seasonal flavors that changes. I enjoy their cookies best. They are thick and full of flavor. My favorite is their cookies and cream. I have found that sometimes you will run into a thick cookie where the inside is slightly undercooked. But not bad just on the sweeter side. I find their egg tarts to be kinda small for the price. Especially if you compare them to Chinese egg tarts. As for their malasadas I enjoyed the cream filled one. They aren't too sweet which I like. Items usually come pretty quick once you order. Sometimes they run out of items. The inside is small and better for grab and go but they do have some sitting to enjoy really quick. read more

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The matcha horchata, strawberry horchata, & blueberry matcha are sooo good! Fresh natural fruit flavor, not artificial nor too sweet, & a good price compared to other cafes. I always ask for less sweet (more matcha) & it is perfect. The cream on top doesn't taste like anything so I will ask them to omit it next time. read more

Paderia has good matcha and delicious varieties of baked treats to choose from. Their cookie are so unique and tasty, I'd rather come here than crumble for a cookie read more

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This review is based solely on the non-service I received on a recent Sunday morning around 10 a.m. Their pastries are a 10/5, and I have been loving all of their items for years. But, I was really taken aback on my most recent experience, so I wanted to share in hopes that management will see this and make easy, immediate changes. I walked in, there was no line. There was only one lady sitting on a stool by the door, maybe waiting for her friend? I don't know. From the one worker in there: No hello (cue Lionel Richie). No good morning. No welcome in. No eye contact. No nothing. The worker was slowly doing stuff: holding pitchers of liquids. They were open since 9, and it was 10, so I have no idea. She could have easily said that she'll be with me in a minute. Nope. No eye contact, no acknowledgement, no I see you. Nothing. So, I stared at the pastry case and noticed it said SOLD OUT on two of the pastries I went in there for: the malasada with vanilla bean custard and the plain croissant. Thoughts going through my mind: How are they sold out already within an hour of opening? Plus, it's empty in here. What should I get instead? I stared at the menu on the wall, thinking, wow, prices went up again. That's crazy. I waited an uncomfortable amount of time. This whole time, she looks like she doesn't want to be there. She has a dreary look on her face. Honestly, life, especially now is definitely dreary, but we have to put our best foot forward especially on the job. I was really amazed in the most negative way, so I just left. This is the location that sells malasadas, so it's a real shame. read more

I really wanted to love this place because their ensaymada is what they're known for, but it's become so frustrating. Every time we make the drive here during the last hour they're open, the ensaymada is either completely sold out or they don't have the cheese version anymore. I even ended up with my strawberry matcha but no ensaymada, which was the whole reason for the trip. Since they bake in-house, I wish they would plan production so there are at least some ensaymadas available during the last hour of business. It feels disappointing to make the drive only to leave empty-handed over and over again. If something is your signature item, it should be available more consistently, or at least customers should be informed when it's likely to sell out. I really hope they improve this because the quality is great when they actually have it in stock. Right now, it's just disappointing to keep making the trip and having the same experience every time. read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Iced strawberry matcha - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Now it's pretty obvious, Paderia is my favorite pastry snack shop. Been here at least twice this past week to get my favorite ensaymada and cookies. Their malasadas are heavenly! Fast and friendly service. Great location too since it's close to home. read more

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Felt like coffee after our lunch and remembered this was close by. This place has a variety of coffee flavors and the ube coconut was delicious. Also shared a cookie which was crunchy and had a soft center. Recommend for those who have a sweet tooth. Located by Shabuya and other retail shops. Parking can be a challenge even though they has a lot read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Interior decor - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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This place is a joke. I placed an order on their kiosk and then they claimed they're sold out on the enseymada and I can't order hot drinks because they're out of to go cups. So they gave me a refund but it won't go back to my account for 2-5 days. Wow. read more

My go-to dessert place when I'm in the area! Worth the visit. Parking can be a bit hectic on the weekends because of the surrounding restaurants and stores. I'm always greeted when I go in. The staff is always friendly and willing to help you make a selection. The store is small, with minimal bar stool seating. This location is more of a grab & go. I love the ease of ordering ahead online, a self-help kiosk or have one of their friendly staff take your order. Today's visit I order the Strawberry Horchata with house-made strawberry puree and the Citrus Refresher. After ordering I overheard the cashier describe the seasonal cookie (Mexican Hot Chocolate) to a customer after me and I knew I had to get one. So glad I did because the cookie was perfectly baked, crunchy edges and moist center with a light shell of cinnamon sugar. Wish they had an espresso machine to add some shots to the strawberry horchata. Last time I tried it with the iced coffee but it was not quite what I was wanting. I highly recommend getting the Ensaymada with Cheese, Nutella Malasada and Vanilla Banana Pudding!!! *drool* read more

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Every time I crave a cookie, Paderia is where I run to. Their dome-shaped cookies are thick, bold, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, just the way I like my cookies. Triple chocolate is my favorite. Second to that are the sea salt and white chocolate raspberry. They're also known for Portuguese Egg Tarts. Their coffees are OK. I tried the Vietnamese coffee once and it was a little bitter. I dig their store layout, from the sweets display to wall decor. Modern and clean. read more

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Paderia Bakehouse is a grab-and-go bakery and they stay open until sold out. They currently have 3 locations - Santa Monica, Irvine, and Fountain Valley. [Parking]: Free and easy plaza parking. [Atmosphere]: Very limited indoor seatings so most customers will probably be eating their baked goods in their cars. [Menu]: Super simple menu. Top sellers are Malasada (exclusive at this Fountain Valley location) and Portuguese Egg Tart. Apparently their Chocolate Walnut Cookie is an award-winning cookie and is comparable to the one from Levain Bakery. As for coffee, no drip coffee here and Americano is probably the next closest drink to drip coffee. Interestingly enough they also offer Vietnamese coffee. *** Vanilla Malasada (Portuguese doughnut; sugar-dusted golden brown doughnut with an exceptional eggy dough & exclusive to Fountain Valley location - $3.75): The filling just oozed out as I took the 1st bite. This powdered sugar donut wasn't as good as egg tart. I actually preferred no filling as plain malasada already had right amount of sweetness. Portuguese Egg Tart (Custard Tart. Crisp, individually-moulded flakey pastry with a creamy custard center & distinguished caramelized top - $3.95): Expensive? Yes, but man this egg tart tasted really good - crusty crust and perfect sweetness. *** There's no question Paderia Bakehouse has one of the best Portuguese egg tarts in SoCal, but I have to knock a star for not even having a simple drip coffee to order and hefty price tags. I would probably re-visit again and try their Chocolate Walnut Cookie next time. read more

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Craving something sweet?! You have come to the right place! Paderia has so many delicious treats--from Malasadas to cookies to banana pudding... and yes even egg tarts too! We stopped by on a rainy Saturday, so it wasn't too busy. But trust me, on a normal day it can get packed and items sell out fast. If you want to make sure you get everything in your list, I highly recommend you order online for pickup. We ordered banana pudding, cookies, and malasadas. You can even ask them to warm up the malasadas too (: read more

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A delightful bakery specializing in cookies! Discovered it by querying the web for best cookies in the Costa Mesa area, and extremely happy with the find. The samples were delicious Rocky Road, Sea Salt Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Walnut, Peanut Butter Chocolate and Egg Tarts made the trip home. read more

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I love the banana pudding here. Must must try. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the desserts or lattes. Quick service. Great vibe. read more

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Paderia Bakehouse in Fountain Valley is worth the stop if you're looking for a couple of things done really well. The Portuguese egg tart is the reason we came, and it did not disappoint. Flaky crust. Custard that's rich without being too sweet. We gobbled those up quickly. We also tried the banana pudding. Simple, clean, and creamy. The kids loved it. The ensaymada was sold out when we visited. We should've expected that for the popular items. It probably makes sense to go earlier in the morning next time. The matcha coconut drink surprised me in a good way. The matcha leans bitter and the coconut water is sweet. A thorough mixing is in order. Once it's fully combined, the balance is perfect. This makes a solid alternative to coffee for me. Parking was straightforward, and the vibe inside was relaxed. We saw people working and others just hanging out. It's one of those spots where I feel comfortable staying for a while with good food and good company. We'll be back. read more

Came here at 7:00 pm because I needed a little pick me up to drive back to LA. There is plenty of parking as Paderia shares a huge lot with multiple stores and restaurants. I got an Ube Coconut Latte and I loved it! It was smooth, with just the perfect balance of coffee and ube. I had a hard time tasting the coconut because it was so light, but it was still a good drink. I ordered from the kiosk and it came out within 5 minutes. read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Ube Latte-so yummy! - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Modern vibes, very welcoming ambience and great customer service. The girls helped me choose which sweets I might like. I got the plain malasada and the sea salt chocolate chip cookie. The malasada hit the spot! I loved that it's coated in sugar and the chocolate chip cookie lasted me for 3 days! It's super rich, so I would recommend having it with some hot tea or some milk. read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Plain malasada and sea salt chocolate chip cookie - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I recently was traveling for work and stopped at this bake shop -- I was so impressed with the chocolate chip cookies! I wish I had a location closer to me so I could visit weekly. read more

Upscale Portuguese pastries! One of the few places that offer authentic Portuguese Malasadas and pasteis de nata(egg tarts). We are from Hawaii and recommend their plain Malasadas, which is basically a sugar donut with no hole, crispy shell and soft inside. Their pasteis de nata is similar to a Chinese Dan tat, egg custard tart. We also tried their triple chocolate cookie, which was a chocolate overload! I would also recommend their almond ! read more

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Paderia is such a classic bakery and their huge cookies are always so amazing and baked well. I always enjoy whenever they have their blueberry cookies but I also enjoy trying their drinks time to time because some of their flavors are very unique. The place is small but big enough for you to sample your coffee and enjoy your pastry quickly! read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Cookies were super yummy! The ladies at the counter are so sweet and they made the drinks so well. The inside is super clean gets hot the sun does hit this place and it's full of windows but overall a cute nice spot! Love love love. read more

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Yummmy malasadas! The nutella malasadas are our favorite. Also enjoy their sea salt chocolate chip cookies. So thick and reminiscent of the Levain cookies. Portugese egg tarts are super good too! As for drinks, the horchata latte and vietnamese coffee are our favorites! read more

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The cashier was kind and sweet. The espresso machine was down during my visit, but they still had non-coffee drinks available. I got the seasonal banana matcha and their famous chocolate walnut cookie--such a good combo. The banana flavor is subtle and natural, not overly sweet like Korean banana milk. I've had their cookies before, but I'm always impressed by how perfectly they nail the texture--crispy outside, gooey inside, never underbaked. The dark chocolate stays melty, which I love. The shop's decor is cute and sleek--great for food pics and chill vibes. This bakery continues to impress every time. read more

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This place is such a hidden gem. The drinks are so good and the donuts are delicious! The workers are also so friendly, I'd definitely come back again for more drinks and pastries! read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Banana matcha and strawberry horchata - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Visited this location for the Malasadas (since it seems they're the only branch which carried them). They were OK. Got all but the Nutella filled and we were not impressed. They were fresh and appropriately sweetened but it seemed the texture was not as good as the ones we had in Hawaii. The Portuguese egg tart is a poor attempt to mimic the classic Pastel de Nata. It is closer to the Chinese egg tart you could get at Chinese bakeries and is pretty expensive at $4 a pop. For a more authentic version drive a couple of miles down the road and get some from Portuguese imports. read more

4++ Small spot located in a strip mall in Fountain Valley that serves up pastries and coffee drinks. The folks here are friendly, and the place seems really great. I came here on the later side of the afternoon because I was looking for a pick me up in the area and this place came up. By then most of the baked goods and desserts have m sold out, so I just ordered an iced Horchata latte. It definitely was tasty and I hit the spot for that late afternoon treat. Definitely would love to come back and try some other delicious looking pastries at some point or other desserts for that matter. The strip mall is pretty busy on the weekend so although it was pretty easy finding parking, I had to park pretty far away, relatively speaking. read more

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Staff: They were okay but didn't stand out. Quality/Quantity: Fun fact - I'm a cookie fanatic and know a thing or two about them. That being said they have the greatest chocolate chip walnut cookie ever made in the human race's history. The portion size is good too. Also tried the Nutella malasada which was delicious. It was airy, flavorful, and just all around perfect. Value: Pricey at almost $6 per cookie but I assure you it is sooooo worth it. Overall: This place rocks. A couple of seats inside but to go is totally fine. Be sure you try this spot. read more

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Craving for some pastries? This place has a selection of cookies, croissants, cheesecakes, to egg tarts. Very cozy little shop with friendly staff and plenty of parking around. Stopped by this establishment through a recommendation from a friend for their egg tarts. Egg tarts were definitely very good, but took awhile for it to packaged and served to us. Another place to add to my list when in the OC area. read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Portugese Egg Tart - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

The BEST banana pudding everrrr. Literally better than Magnolia Bakery, better than crumble's. It's my to-go dessert, always. The cookies are not my favorite though, reminds me of levains cookies but I like softer cookies. I love the vibes though, very chill- great spot to hangout and catchup with friends read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Banana Pudding - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

A small bakery with a tight attention to quality and detail. Everything from their sweets to decor is extremely well done. The baked goods are sweet but not too sweet, the displays are clean and clear, and the menu is simple and easy to read. I especially like how they styled the interior,l. The baked goods are very good with a perfect balance of sweetness, but I would pass on the nutella filling for the malasada. It was pretty bad, and tasted like Hershey's chocolate syrup. Next time I'm getting a plain one. For their Vietnamese coffee, it's nothing special. It's thinner than you'd expect from an authentic Viet coffee, and tastes identical to the cafes that cut corners by using expresso shots with condensed milk. read more

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Excellent bakery with delicious egg tart, Malasadas plus so much more, including drinks. Staff were nice and we got our food very quickly. The ambiance is cozy and small with few bar stools to sit. Highly recommended! read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Malasadas (cinnamon sugar and Nutella) - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Always so so great! I still get the assorted malasadas (fluffy, airy, and pillowy soft! And delicious fillings) but the cookies!! DO. NOT. SLEEP. ON. THEM. These are the fattest, most delicious cookies ever. A nice crisp on the exterior and gooey and doughy on the inside. The chocolate walnut is my absolute favorite but the double chocolate one is also delicious. I heard these are comparable to Levain Bakery, which I can totally see, given how fat and gooey they are. The egg tarts are also delicious. I recommend eating them warm so the custard is silky and the puff pastry is crisp. Just pop them in the air fryer. Always smells divine in here and service is always friendly. There isn't much room to sit inside, it's more of a grab-and-go kind of place. I wish they were open longer read more

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Can't wait to come back. Loved the pastries, even though it leaves a lil dent in your wallet. Their coffees a little on the sweeter side but still tasty! read more

I love the sea salt chocolate chip cookies from Paderia. It's so good, full of flavor, and huge!! I want to try more flavor next time. But I was only craving the cookies this time. It's my first stop when I get to OC from my drive from SD. Service is amazing!! I was acknowledged right away! Even when they are busy baking my yummy cookies and other goodies. I assume my daughter was going to get the banana pudding, but she saw that I got 2 cookies and thought it was for her too. Next time I need to buy more . The place is super clean. They have a couple seats, but no bathroom. The cookies, malasadas, and pudding is beautifully decorated for us to see all the goodness. There's a lot of parking in the front when we came. read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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Came here for the matcha cheesecake that was only available in March! Tried a few things - the matcha cheesecake, banana pudding, ube coconut latte and cold brew. Matcha cheesecake 3.5/5 - as much as I wanted to love this, it was okay. When we received it, I wanted to try it in the store and when I tried it, it was still partially frozen. The matcha flavor is not very prominent and it just tastes like a less sweet, slightly bitter cheesecake. Tried it again at home when it was defrosted and it was still the same. Would love to try the ube cheesecake when it's available again. Banana pudding 5/5 - Tastes like the Magnolia Bakery pudding but lighter and fluffier! Very yummy. Wished the banana was sweeter/more ripe though. Ube coconut latte 4/5 - was able to get this 25% sweet and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. It was pretty good but Da Vien's ube latte is my favorite and hard to beat. Cold brew 3/5 - has a chocolate-y taste to it and my husband liked it but he gave it a 3, tough rater I guess read more

Paderia Bakehouse - Cold brew & ube coconut latte - Desserts Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Paderia Bakehouse is a modern and trendy bakery with locations in Fountain Valley, Irvine, and Santa Monica. They are known for the egg tarts and also offer coffee, tea, and other drinks. We ordered the portuguese egg tarts, malasadas, and sea salt chocolate chip cookies. The egg tarts were deliciously flakey with lots of layers, the cookies were soft and huge, and the malasadas were just okay and I thought they could've had more filling. We popped them into the oven to warm them up and I think it made the pastries more tasty. They are "open until sold out" so they will continue selling their products until they are all gone. When we got here at around 2pm a lot of their items were already sold out so if you want them fresh and have more options I'd recommend coming earlier. read more

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