Poul&#x27;s Bakery

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01.02.2019 Stopped by to check out the baked goodies after getting some drinks several doors down. I got two cannolis--one with shaved chocolate and the other with toasted crushed almonds. They fill and top cannolis as you order. They're not sitting and getting soggy waiting to be purchased. Both were amazingly delicious!!! The cannoli shells were a good size, crisp and flaky. The filling was creamy and light. H was expecting something sweet after tasting the cannoli with shaved chocolate but was pleasantly surprised. You taste the smooth and light cream with the crunchy shell and the sweetness of the chocolate in each bite. I can't wait to come back and either have a panini for lunch or a crepe for breakfast/brunch. Plus we have to try their different cookies. read more

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I don't know why this bakery claims to be famous. I didn't have a good experience in customer service. I ordered a custom cake that costs more than $50 via the phone. Based on my conversation, I was rather suspicious of what kind of cake I will get for over $50. She did not explain well what I am going to get. After reading the reviews in yelp, I became more suspicious so I decided to visit the bakery. I also found a coupon in mailers for this newly open bakery. The coupon is used to introduce the new bakery to the community. Apparently, the bakery does not want to honor the coupon that I found in the mailer. The coupon says $10 off for $50 and over for ANY PURCHASE. It did not say for walk-in only. So it cannot be applied to the cake I ordered. I was told that it is for walk-in only and not for a custom order cake. Well, please say so in the coupon, that is how you do business and be accepted in the new neighborhood. Otherwise, I believe the coupon for what it says. I cancelled my order went to another bakery. It is a good think I didn't pay in advance. This bakery does not know how to do business. I actually felt good for canceling it. It validated my gut instinct about my order. read more

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Tasja W.

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First time here and try are next to my optometrist. I had the cannoli and some cookies and it was delicious. They fill the crispy shells when you buy them so they are super fresh. Compared to what I'm use to getting in New York, these were great!! Keep up the good work and I'll be back!! read more

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Julie K.

6 years ago

I heard from a co-worker that she tried the Swedish Princess Cake from Poul's & said it was Amazing! I decided to order a cake for my boss's birthday and figured I would order from Poul's. The owner, Ayliz was very courteous and helpful and came up with the color scheme for the Swedish Princess Cake. All of us at work enjoyed the cake very much, it was so moist and extremely delicious!!! I recommend Poul's and supporting our small family businesses!! read more

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Elsa P.

8 years ago

I found my new lunch spot! I just had their vegetarian panini and it was amazing! I also had their brand muffin (I was trying to be "healthy") and it was delicious as well! Everything looks delicious and little by little I'll be trying the pastries they have to offer. The owner was really nice too, wanted to make sure everything was good. read more

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Mitzi G.

3 years ago

Called to make an order 3 hours before closing and said they weren't taking any orders even though they weren't doing anything. I tried to give this place another try and upon arriving, owner had a very rude, derogatory, impatient attitude. Cannolis were mediocre at best. read more

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Leah H.

6 years ago

WOW!! Can't recommend Poul's enough. I ordered my husband's birthday cake from here, and it was the stuff of dreams. The cake itself was so light and airy, and the buttercream frosting was delectable. Even the artistry was superb! Ayliz is wonderful to work with in every way. Can't wait for my next reason to get a cake from Poul's! read more

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Christie S.

5 years ago

I ordered gender reveal cupcakes and Ayliz made them exactly the way I imagined--they were super delicious and so pretty. She recommended Bavarian cream filling and buttercream frosting and it was so good--everyone enjoyed them at our party! Ayliz is so sweet and great with designing her cupcakes. She's quick to respond to any messages and great to work with. I would definitely go to her for my future baked goodies. read more

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Sharon J.

6 years ago

I cannot stress how happy I am with the beautiful Swedish Princess Birthday I ordered - from the East Coast! My daughter had seen the cake and requested it for her birthday. We'd never heard of the cake, but was so relieved to discover Poul's. They were so friendly and helpful on the phone, made the beautiful cake to order, and delivered it to my daughter (with only 2 days notice!). They also made lovely angel cookies for my granddaughter who is allergic to eggs. I cannot recommend them more highly for their professionalism, artistry, and helpfulness. read more

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Andrew And Lynelle H.

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I procrastinated and needed a special cake for my Daughter's birthday and Poul's Bakery pulled through even during these covid times. It came out perfect and was delicious. Next time I'll be sure to call days ahead! Thank you Ayliz, it was definitely made with love and care! read more

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K C.

6 years ago

Ayliz the owner is a dream to work with. It was very difficult to locate a bakery that would deliver during this Covid Pandemic. She went out of her way to make my sisters birthday special. Thank you Ayliz for going above and beyond. My sister was so delighted with her dessert tray. If you are in Orange County and are looking for an amazing bakery you must visit Poul's! read more

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Danica V.

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The bakery/cafe have been long established for many years. The lady (not sure if she was the owner) said they used to be located in old orange and now moved to Tustin. This shop is located in a mall strip plaza next to 7leaves cafe/99cents store/Kean coffee. Easy to pass by. Came in late weekday night and to our surprise they still offer cakes. Over the counter cakes range from $18-$35. These are good for 4-5 people. European style.. We got the shatore chocolate cake (I'm sure I'm butchering the name) it was moist and tasty. Not too sweet but still delicate. The lady was also nice to make it personalize for a birthday. We also got a variety of cannolis. 5 small pieces for $11. Overall wasn't a fan of it. Pretty basic tasting and take note that it's not good day after so make sure to indulge it right when you get it. Not sure if I'll go out of my way to come back here but the lady was nice read more

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Laura O.

3 years ago

Their Angel chocolate chip cookies are the best!!! I wish I could find a recipe now that I'm in TX.

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Thao N.

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7 years ago

I have ordered from here twice for a custom cake and they did a an amazing job each time! They are responsive and detailed and Asks the right questions to make sure you are happy with what you want. The cake tastes as good as it looks and affordable! Will def order again! read more

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Wyndi B.

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6 years ago

Pouls, bakery did our wedding cake in August and it was AMAZING, not only was it beautiful it was delicious. She even brought the cake and set it up with the edible flowers we had purchased. So when we needed another desert for another milestone celebration we called Poul's and with short noticed created the most amazing Boston cream pie. read more

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Sandy L.

7 years ago

Let me start by saying that my husband and I have been a customer of Poul's Bakery for over twenty years. The previous owner made our amazing wedding cake. Each year we order a cake to celebrate our anniversary ( same recipe) and each year the new owner becomes more rude. However, this year she has gone too far. I called and placed my order with the owner on 12/30. We place the same order every year. 8" white cake with buttercream frosting and buttercream filling. Each year the owner informs me that I have to select an additional filling. Each year I explain that this is the way my husband LOVES her cakes. She eventually took my order for 1/7 to be picked up at 9:30 am. I arrived and there was no cake, no smell of cake baking, not even an order for any cake. The girl behind the counter was very apologetic and informed me that she would call the owner. She then told me that the owner would come in and make my cake as she only lives two minutes away. The owner walked in, said nothing to me and ten minutes later the same counter girl brings a cake out. I can see frosting dangling from the top edge, there is a finger print in the side and there is no border, this is not what I ordered. I asked her to please correct the cake and I asked to speak with the owner. She attempted to fix the drips and informed me that the owner was on the phone. She then Attempted to charge me full price. I told her that was unacceptable. She walked to the back again, came back and took $3 off. Really !?! It's now 11:15 and my order was for 9:30. I informed her that I would wait until the owner got off the phone as I wanted to speak with her. The owner did eventually come out and just stood there looking at me. She said nothing, she was not at all apologetic. Finally she said that she did remember talking to me along with "MANY other customers," but without an order ticket there will not be a cake made. Shouldn't she fill out the order ticket ? I shared with her how much my husband loves her cakes , which is why I drive from Fullerton to Tustin and also shared with her that Poul's bakery is special to us as the previous owner made our wedding cake. Her reply was "No he didn't, the company sold in 1974!". Ok.... Not sure what she meant by that, the previous owner made our cake in 07. She then turned and walked away leaving me standing there with a gross looking cake. Now I'm home and I see brown , lumpy particles throughout the top and sides of the cake. We will not be returning to Poul's in the future. It's sad that this new owner doesn't care about her customers and even sadder that she is ruining a legacy. Side note - Not one person walked into the bakery the entire time I was there. No phone orders either and it's never a good sign when you don't smell freshly baked goods in a bakery. She still has Christmas cookies in the case. It's January 7th. Sadly, our yearly tradition ends today. You can see a few of the brown, lumpy particles in the photo below. read more

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Leigh P.

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9 years ago

So disappointed. Yelp lists this as being open 24-7. Pouls lists their opening as 630am. I'm here at 630am - and they're not open. Instead they have a sign saying to check their Facebook. So frustrating! read more

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Mitchell B.

3 years ago

Incredible service, amazing bakery. Cannoli are by far the best in the area. Only problem is I'm now tempted to place an order for something new every day. read more

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Abner B.

3 years ago

Very elegant princess cake, and it was every bit as good or better than the princess cake I had when living in Bay Area (see Primrose Bakery in Pleasanton). The marzipan was fantastic -- rich, flavorful, and what you'd expect from an expert baker. She explained how the marzipan is made, and how other bakeries around the area do not make it the authentic way. Highly recommended. read more

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LuvzyGold G.

3 years ago

THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! She was really rude! I called in advanced to see if she can make my cake by the 19th. She said yes then text her what I wanted on the cake. I texted her "Good morning hello will my cake be ready by 2:30.? Her response was "Yes that's the time you asked for" Very RUDE to say. Then when I arrived to pick up my cake She wrote happy birthday instead of of my name and the 32. I Then when I realized my name wasn't not on the cake when I got home. I thought she had wrote my name on the side of the cake because she just only showed me the top. I called and told her you did not write my name. I thought she had wrote it some where else on the cake. I told her that's not what I wanted. The black frosting got on the cake. I told her I'm not happy with the cake. Then I told her I would like a full refund. She was very rude and did not want to give me my refund. She offered me to come back but I can't because my dinner is at @5. No time to drive all the way across town. She did not seem to help me with this issue. I would NEVER RECOMMEND this place to anyone. This place needs to be shut down! read more

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Rudy H.

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HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. Do not come here for cupcakes. Please see picture below ( We had to include our own decorations ) Not only were ALL the cupcake dry and tasteless but they were inedible. They were so awful that anyone at the party who decided to consume one would take a bite and immediately put it down. We were embarrassed for the bakery that they would even allow to sell something so disgusting. To make matters worse, on top of everything the presentation was just bad. How do you sell cupcakes that's topped with pink icing that looks like it was done by a toddler. Shame on the baker and the employee who allowed for this to be sold to anyone. Save yourself the disappointment and go to another bakery. Avoid this place. read more

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Nansy P.

7 years ago

Attentive staff which is a good thing :) I came in today for a cannoli and thought it was pretty basic. It wasn't bad but it also didn't wow me. I thought the atmosphere was just ok. ..nothing stood out too much. But maybe I ordered the wrong thing. I'm looking forward to trying something else someday. read more

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Sunny R.

6 years ago

Ayliz is amazing to work with and was incredibly patient when it came down to me choosing what cake I wanted. She made my sister's gender reveal magical by making the cutest cake! I really do recommend Poul's Bakery, I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Brian H.

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6 years ago

Got amazing service and got exactly what i wanted for my girlfriends birthday cake! The cake was made really well and it was delicious! read more

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why n.

2 years ago

If I could have negative stars I would have put that instead. The lady who answered the phone had a rude demeanor and an inflated ego because she won some silly little award for her cannolis. Shame that the scarcity of cannolis in this city makes her one of the few options to order from. read more

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jeanine d.

7 years ago

My mom is from the Dutch East Indies. She would always get the princess cake every year with Marzipan. She was in a care home and for the last five years I have ordered a cake from Poul's bakery. She would have been 93 on Thanksgiving day. I ordered the cake as usual and it was delivered to share In honor of her. The owner of Poul's called me, to extend her condolences. This is my mother's favorite cake. I want to thank this business for making such a beautiful day, my mothers birthday so wonderful with the taste of the old country. And thank you for the compassion and phone call. I appreciate all the years that you delivered a wonderful cake to my mom. read more

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Grettel A.

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6 years ago

I had a very time consuming cake to order for my husbands birthday . He loves the princess cake . The cake is so hard to find and is only made special order . I called Poul's and spoke to Ayliz and she was super helpful! She made the cake literally the same day for me . Not only was the cake ready for me at the time I needed it but it was so pretty and delicious! I would recommend this bakery to everyone because the customer service is absolutely the best I have ever experienced. Don't sleep on this place !! read more

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2950 Grace Ln
Ste A
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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(714) 532-5101
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https://poulsbakery.com

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What time does Poul's Bakery open?

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Does Poul's Bakery take credit cards?

Yes, Poul's Bakery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Poul's Bakery have catering options?

Yes, Poul's Bakery does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Poul's Bakery allow dogs?

No, Poul's Bakery does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Poul's Bakery have bike parking?

No, Poul's Bakery does not have bike parking.

Does Poul's Bakery have parking?

Yes, Poul's Bakery has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Poul's Bakery wheelchair accessible?

No, Poul's Bakery is not wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Custom cakes, Swedish princess cake, cannoli, gourmet cookies, wedding cakes, dessert platters, cookie trays.

History

Established in 1955.

In 1955 Poul Johansen, an immigrant from Denmark, opened his first bakery in the City of Orange and it quickly became a landmark. Visiting Poul's Bakery became a weekly tradition for many families. Having our famous Swedish Princess Cake as a birthday cake year after year became a common occurrence. "You made my wedding cake 30 years ago!" or "My grandma used to bring me here when I was little" are stories we are still greeted with after all these years. Poul's is a place where clients are greeted by their names. Our baked goods carry so many memories for so many families and we are so grateful to have been part of so many celebrations, generation after generation.

Ask the Community - Poul's Bakery

Are you in a storefront again or baking somewhere else?

Hi we are in Costa Mesa, 2950 Grace Lane. You can place your order through our website www.Pouls-Bakery.com or call the bakery at (714)532-5101

Could you make a big tiramisu wedding cake?

Hi yes we can as long as it is a single tier, due to the fact that tiramisu is very wet and soft dessert made with coffee soaked lady fingers.

Do you still make the peach (and cream?) breads you made at the Orange location for years?

We do not offer bread at this moment. We might bring back couple of our breads back in the future.

They aren't located in Tustin, it been replaced by Keto Candy Girl. Did they move? Are they still open?

Hello we are still in Tustin without a storefont but offer pick up and delivery, just call (714)532-5201 to place your order. Thank you!

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Are the petite fours always available? Or do we have to place an order for them?

Hello, you will need to pre-order them.

Do you have the princess cake daily?

Hello, to place your order for Swedish princess cake please call (714)532-5201.

Do you have eclairs?

Sorry not at this time. If you want some cannolis we can make a box.

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Stricklan's treats ice cream as if it were a family tradition passed down from generations. It's…read morereally good ice cream, but after that, the places melts flat. We made a visit with friends on a Sunday night hearing the ice cream is made onsite, I was super excited. Unfortunately, I could only try chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla. It must have been a busy day because they ran out of all their flavors. Im guessing it doesn't keep well in a freezer for 48 hours after making it? The portions are sorry-small and the cones aren't great but they're functional. I was sad to see everyone served a dill-sized scoop that looks like someone already licked half of it off. The whole presentation of the scoop is just off-putting. I would much rather go to baskin Robbin's, Gooden Spoon, or Handel's where I can get a healthy scoop of ice cream (or yogurt) that also tastes great, but adds a few extras. I don't go out for ice cream just for the lick. I go to hang with friends and celebrate. You can't do that here. Atmosphere is part of the party too, but there isn't any. It might was well be an ice cream truck. Get your scoop under the flourescent lights and the giant refrigerator and get out. There's a few standard bus-stop style benches outside where you can sit and talk to a few friends though. I'll come back in a Friday night just out of curiosity and the ice cream is delicious.

Pandan (top) and Banana (bottom)

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Matcha United

3.3(280 reviews)

1.1 mi

Not Matcha Ren anymore, rebranded to United Matcha! Staff is awesome and gets your order out…read moreINSTANTLY!!! If I recall correctly, Liz was the one who helped me out. She's awesome!

I finally got the chance to checked out this matcha soft serve spot that's tucked inside Mitsuwa's…read morefood court. Since I wanted more of a chill experience, I came on a weekday around 4pm. I highly recommend if you're not into crowds. There was only one person ahead of me and ordering was super easy through the kiosk. I went with the matcha and the hokkaido milk swirl on a cone. First bite, I tried the milk side on its own, and I loved how light it was. Not overly sweet. Then I tried the matcha by itself. It tasted earthy and had that matcha flavor. When I combined the swirl together , the matcha definitely took the spotlight. It kind of overpowered the milk swirl but I didn't mind it because I'm a matcha lover. It still balanced out nicely. Just more on the earthy matcha side. Oh, and let's not forget about the waffle cone. It was perfectly crunchy and tasted so good with my soft served. Also, shoutout to the employee who handed me my order. He was super friendly, welcoming, and all smiles which always makes the experience better.

Matcha cream mochi

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Matcha Mont blanc soft serve

Salt & Straw

4.5(335 reviews)

3.6 mi

Nothing like Salt & Straw on a hot (heatwave) socal day…read more Had to come in to try their seasonal flavor, wild forged berry slab pie, which i've been seeing all over my fyp. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I LOVED the berry jam with the salted vanilla ice cream. And the pie crust chunks, perfection. For our second scoop we got the vegan hazelnut cookies and cream which was also very yummy. It had a coconut base, which honestly you couldn't really tell because there were so many mix ins. I'm not complaining though!

i've been to this location a handful of times, and i'm always surprised to find parking since the…read morelot is pretty small and i tend to come weekend nights. the interior is clean and the workers are always so friendly, from whoever is chatting w the group waiting at the front of the line and the people scooping ice cream for you. they always feel like real people and the ice cream picking experience doesn't feel rushed the seasonal flavors change on a monthly basis but not always at the beginning of the month. i appreciate that there's always a vegan flavor, but it tends to always be coconut-based which becomes a bit of an overpowering flavor. this is a qualm w the franchise and not the location, but i'd love more non-coconut based vegan options (like that raspberry marzipan princess cake flavor). prices are kinda expensive but when the flavor hits it hits

Arbequina Olive Oil and Double Fold Vanilla

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Tonight's delights

Milk & Cookies

4.5(374 reviews)

5.0 mi

Came over the weekend all the girls were running around sweating alot it's such a hot environment…read morethey deserve a raise working in these conditions. Two very nice girls named Mia and Marcella helped me out since it was my first time. Nice cookies yummy flavors!

Once in a blue moon, when I get a sweet tooth and I'm down in the Newport Beach/Balboa area, I love…read morestopping by Milk & Cookies for a treat. My go-to flavors are the white chocolate macadamia, oatmeal raisin, toffee crunch & lemon blueberry cookies. A single cookie is $2.75, which IMO, is a pretty fair price these days ~ especially since they're a generous size. Since everything is baked fresh daily, the cookies are always soft, fresh and absolutely delicious. It's cool that they offer handmade ice cream and different flavored farm fresh milks, as well. The only downside is the parking situation ~ it can be a bit of a challenge. IYKYK :/ That's pretty much the only reason I don't visit more often. I usually stop by only when I'm already in the area grabbing a meal or hanging out nearby. On every visit, the staff has been friendly, and the shop is always clean and welcoming. All in all, if you're looking for a tasty dessert while you're in the area, Milk & Cookies is worth checking out! RxFoodie recommends!!!

Cookie Monster Ice Cream with cookies & cream cookie

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Chocolate chip cookie and brown butter toffee ice cream

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KIsmete T.

3 years ago

l just like to share our experience with Poul's with others , how wonderful this bakery really is, it's very hard to find a baker who is a artistic creating such a wonderful custom cakes their broad imaginations with decorations are remarkable, according to events you are celebrating ,she has so many examples with pictures on Pouls's bakery website , you can choose from one if hers , or , as she has informed us that, if we have seen and like any custom cake, just send them the picture , they will make an exacts copy , but we have choosen one of theirs ,it was very detailed cake my wife picked , and we could just imagine the time and effort they must put into creating it , recreate not only the sculptures but match the colors as well , but at the end Yesss, our sons birthday cake was perfect, he and his friends loved it also we like to mention , they have offered us their own recipe of organic buttercream. and we said yes , it was light and very creamy zesty , also didn overwhelmed the other flavors . give them a try , they wont disappoint you this is our way to send our thank to Poul's bakery , by sharing our great experience with them , with everyone . read more

Prescott T.

1 year ago

A Millefoglie Masterpiece for Our Wedding! We had the absolute pleasure of having Ayliz and her staff create the Millefoglie cake for our wedding, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From the very first consultation, she was professional, attentive, and genuinely passionate about her craft. The cake itself was a dream -- layers of delicate, flaky pastry, rich yet light pastry cream, and just the right touch of fresh raspberries. It was beautifully constructed, perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, and visually stunning. Guests were raving about it all night (and days after), with many saying it was the best wedding cake they had ever tasted. Not only did Ayliz deliver an exquisite dessert, but she also made the whole process effortless. We felt completely taken care of, and the final result exceeded every expectation. If you're looking for a pastry chef who brings skill, heart, and artistry to your special event -- especially if you want a Millefoglie that guests will talk about forever -- look no further. Highly, highly recommend! read more

I T.

8 years ago

I usually never write a review. but for years I was looking for a Bakery making real French Style Crepes , I loved the coffee at Kean's which is located in the in same shopping center and friends of mine, Jason told me about this bakery.serving French Crepes and cannoli . I gave it a try, ordered one Cannoli with Walnuts and one Nutella Crepes with banana cinnamon whipped cream , it was Just like the one I tasted in France, called "Princess crepe" in Paris. was delicious, light and good portion. I found my treat, when I crave a Crepe or , and cannoli ,both are my favorite deserts ,due to low sugar content and best of these Crepes are gluten free.it complimented my superb coffee from Kean's , read more

Susan S.

3 years ago

I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Poul's bakery when I ordered a wave-themed cake for my daughter's birthday. Ayliz was so sweet and helpful. The cake was not only a work of art but also tasted incredibly delicious. Everyone at the birthday party enjoyed the delicious cake. The attention to detail was impressive. My daughter was so excited when she saw her cake. The service was top-notch. I'm so glad I found Poul's Bakery and I will definitely be ordering again in the future. Thank you Poul's bakery, for making my daughter's birthday so special with this amazing cake! read more

Sandy A.

9 years ago

Went here last Saturday. Newly opened, but it dosnt seem to be busy. Inside is very bland as far as deception. But few pastries not good at all. But the worst part was the rude person behind the counter. read more

Mitchell B.

6 years ago

Ayliz is so sweet and quick to help. I gave her a concept, sent a pic and she ran with it and went above and beyond. It was my first experience buying a cake and she made it easy and worth while. read more

Ariana G.

2 years ago

I ordered a cake super last minute for the first time here for my brother in laws birthday and wow it was just amazing! The flavor came out exactly what he loved. Everyone was happy. read more

Ricky B.

3 years ago

BAD SERVICE! VERY BAD SERVICE! Does your employee even understand English? I called inquiring about your store but she answered differently! WORST OF THE WORST!!! read more

Mike C.

8 months ago

Ayliz the owner is very rude. I would not recommend them. There so many other bakeries to pick from not worth the hassle.

Raymon G.

2 years ago

I got beautiful customized cake for my baby first birthday. It's little pricey but it's worth for the special day.

Kendra O.

Elite 25

119

3 years ago

Very pleased with our order from this bakery. Fast response and cake was exactly what I ordered.

Tamar S.

5 months ago

What is the point of having business hours if you're going to close earlier than what's posted?

Jessica G.

6 years ago

Lovely bakery, great customer service!

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