Simply a great local donut shop with casual vibes near the pier and beach. I love that it's open 24…read morehrs. No matter what time I'm in the area, I can count on Seaside to satisfy a sweet tooth or coffee needs. The prices are hard to beat, too! One of my favorite items is the jalapeño, ham, and cheese croissant. They warm it up nicely when you order it, so it's flaky, and the cheese is warm inside. You can't go wrong with any of the classic or specialty donuts as well. They always taste fresh and pair well with hot coffee or hot chocolate. What a way to start a morning. They also offer blended coffees, smoothies, a few bagels, Thai and flavored teas, milk teas, and bottled beverages. They don't, however, offer breakfast sandwiches or other sandwiches. The staff is kind and attentive. This place gets busy in the morning and surprisingly late at night. There's parking in front of the sidewalk and a few lots around. Paid/metered parking begins at 8 am.

~ IFYKYK ~ a…read moreclassic! The food/drink are not life changing or anything BUT it will have a place in your life with all the memories made. Fast service. Small donut shop.

We've had the chicken with mustard three times now and it was cooked thoroughly each time without…read morebeing dry. The mustard sauce goes really well with the mashed potatoes and broccolini. Mustard with broccoli is also supposedly good for sulforaphane formation, so that pairing is coincidentally very healthy. We tried the branzino as a side (which is priced pretty well). We also tried the beef bourguignon pasta which was delicious. You can split one meal among three kids and the price comes out very reasonably, especially for a healthy meal that has protein, vegetables, and a starch. We got takeout, so I can't speak to the service. They use paper takeout boxes, which I appreciate because it means less mystery plastic to worry about with your hot food. The packaging also doesn't appear suspiciously grease-resistant, which is reassuring if you're PFAS-sensitive. The containers are lower waste and sturdy enough to hold up overnight. That's a huge plus for me, if packaging counts as ambiance.

Well, I have lived in Irvine and Newport Beach for the last 26 years. I have tried every available…read more"French Bakery" around. Being from Europe and having worked in France for many years, I know exactly how a French croissant, baguettes, and bread should taste like ... and Moulin nails it. I cannot be sure, and have not asked, but I strongly suspect they import their flour for it to taste so French ! To your reply Il n'y a pas de quoi .... mes papilles ne m'ont pas trompé, après tout.

excellent service!!! Amir is absolutely delightful and super kind. The food here was marvelous…read more Definitely coming back here again.

10/10 experience Kamera was so welcoming & helped out alot…read morewhen it came out what to get for dessert. It was our first time here, we're not locals but we will definitely come by more since we come to this area for the beach The atmosphere felt like home.

On our way to the fashion island mall my husband and I stopped by to get some breakfast. The line…read morewas long at 10 am so I thought that was a good sign that this place is good and loved by locals. So many people in their workout clothes and bikes stopping by for coffee and breakfast. We ordered two hand and cheese sandwiches and loved it so much. It was delicious. Also we had a sweet tooth so we got a blueberry scone and a small cinnamon roll. So so good. Still thinking about the cinnamon roll. Now as far as coffee I didn't like my iced coffee it was watered down and didn't drink it even though I went back and asked them to add more coffee still no good. My husband loved his americano and said it was one of the best tasting ones he had .. so I guess I chose the wrong drink lol I will definitely be back again next time I'm in the area. Ambiance is great as well. Lots of outdoor seating. Customer service was friendly and fast. Anna was helping us and she was amazing. She is patient and has great customer service skills. Thank you Anna for your welcoming service.

The cutest little bakery, with the most scrumptious cakes and sweets, and fresh baguettes that…read morepeople carry out by the dozen Also, a super popular coffee spot in Newport, you'll often see folks make a pitstop during their biking route, and there's also a super cute little courtyard right outside with a small little Fountain and several tip table set out for you to sit and enjoy your drink, treats, while catching up with friends. They're also known for their sandwiches, so definitely try them out as well! There's usually a line out the door, but their service is quick so it moves fast. If you happen to be passing by highly recommend a visit in!

The BEST egg sandwich, incredible loaves, wonderful pastries. I would live here except I would…read moreweigh 400 lbs. Ugly building and seating area, terrible parking, but the bakery food is to die for. From my son: They found fresh bagels in back for me!

What a hip, cool place for a morning treat. They have a great iced vanilla latte. They also pride…read morethemselves on a tasty variety of breakfast danishes and other items. Quick, friendly service. The only drawback is parking.

The food was really, really, really really good. The service was one of the most amazing things…read moreI've ever had in the ambience was just perfect.

Chai latte : 5/5 Barista Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance : 5/5 There are many indoor and outdoor dining options . I recommend it

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!!!

Service is bad, brings wrong food or some items were missing from the food we ordered. Twice I had…read morethe same order and they different from each other. Once bread was missing. The lamb sausage yesterday was awful tasting were as two weeks ago was tasty. Had to ask for coffee that was ordered twice till someone brought it. On the whole service is very careless.

Chaupain's croissants and pastries never cease to amaze. So so flaky and crispy! My go-to and an…read moreabsolute must try for anyone who loves French bakeries. My family loves the spinach cheese and mixed berry croissant. They have a variety of croissants, tarts, cakes, quiches, sandwiches - and entree items like French onion soup, and the sunrise sandwich which are both very good. The Laguna Hills branch is a very small storefront with some patio seating. The staff are always so polite and friendly!

I ordered this durian cake for our anniversary, and wow... it's easily the best cake I've ever had…read more If you love real durian, you'll love this cake. The cream is super smooth and filled with actual durian pulp--no artificial flavor at all. The sponge is so light and fluffy that it almost melts in your mouth, and it pairs perfectly with the rich, fruity durian cream. I already love fresh durian and durian ice cream, but this was my first time trying a durian cake, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The 6-inch cake was $68, so it's definitely a treat, but I'd happily buy it again. Just make sure to order a few days ahead. The service was amazing too. Since it was our anniversary, they added a cute "Happy Anniversary" sign to the cake at no extra charge. When we picked it up, they even reminded us to head straight home because the summer heat could affect the cake. You can tell they genuinely care about the quality of their cakes and want customers to enjoy them at their best. Definitely coming back to try more flavors!

Very cute and small local bakery. Plenty of parking and no wait on a Sunday. No seating inside but…read morea few tables outside. I got a few cake slices for my brother since he doesn't eat a full cake and they were very fluffy and moist. Not too sweet and very easy on the stomach. The staff was very nice and welcoming. There was a good variety of croissants, cookies, cakes and puddings.

Cute cafe, good service, not the best food. If you're looking for a place to study, this is the…read morecafe but as for food/drink wise bring your own. In my taste, the coffee was not good and the pastries were dry and for some reason everything was sourdough, including the drinks. Not to mention, everything was really pricey. 3 mediocre pastries and 2 questionable coffees cost $50... Even though the service was fine, I probably would NOT go again... not sure why it's blown up on TikTok. No shade.

Heavily impressed as a first time visitor. Every single piece of my meal was made to perfection. I…read morehad the Two Egg Breakfast, with chicken sausage and an orange juice. The chicken sausage was unlike anything I've had. The sourdough bread had me considering to purchase an entire loaf. Lastly, the freshly squeezed orange juice was a nice touch. The outdoor is deceiving. The location is beautiful indoors. Employees were friendly and helpful.