After looking up some mochi places in the SD area on a whim, my boyfriend and I decided to stop by…read moreHogetsu Bakery whilst in Chula Vista! Located within a plaza of stores, it was pretty easy to find the bakery. My boyfriend and I parked right outside then walked in. It's a cute shop with a glass case displaying all of their mochi flavors - there was a lot of options! I knew immediately it was going to be difficult to make a decision. I asked the lady working at the counter about their most popular flavors and she gave me some direction. From there, I picked out which flavors I wanted to try the most! I got chocolate, strawberry, mango, strawberry daifuku, and red bean with soybean powder on the outside. They have some instructions on how to maintain the integrity of the mochi, so as soon as I got home I put them in the fridge, That night, I was finally able to dig in! The mochi was very soft and had the perfect texture. I made sure to sample each flavor and was so stuffed. My favorite had to of been either the mango or the red bean with soybean powder. However, there were all very delicious! If you find yourself in the area, it's definitely worth giving this cute mochi shop a go! :)

If you're looking for Hogetsu, theyre still here! They just changed their name to Thank You Very…read moreMochi! It's still the same, delicious!

This See's Candies location in Chula Vista Mall is currently operating out of a much smaller…read moretemporary space. The setup feels a bit tight, and there aren't many pre-packed boxes available. That said, you can still make your own personalized box or bag, which is great. We always go for our favorites--the Polar Bears, Double Caramels, and the Pecan and Almond Buds. Hoping they return to their full-size location

i've always been a big fan of Sees candies every year. I buy boxes of the candy bars to hand out…read more This year I'm too embarrassed too. They literally are half the size of what they used to be for more money. All you taste is chocolate you don't even taste the nugget or anything on the inside I had an old bar in the freezer and I matched it up in size and it literally was half the size and if you look at the picture the wrapper, they still have the old picture and then you look at the candy bar and it's literally half as thick as what it used to be and even shorter in size very big disappointment. The rapper used to be tight on it now it's loose because. such a big disappointment probably won't be buying candy from them for the holidays to give out.

What a great place! Yes, it can be a little expensive, but you definitely get quality for the…read moreprice. The service has always been good, and they are consistently fast and helpful with their customers. They have a huge selection, but of course, you can't forget their famous strudel--definitely something worth trying! This place is also special to me because they made my wedding cake back when the original owners were still around. It's great to see that the new owners have continued the tradition while making a lot of nice upgrades to the business. I can really appreciate the improvements. Overall, great quality, good service, plenty of selection, and a business with history. It may cost a little more, but in my experience, it's well worth it. Definitely worth stopping by and giving them a try!

I've had so many cakes and desserts from Hans & Harry's Bakery over the years, but this was…read moreactually my first time visiting the bakery myself. My sister usually picks up our orders for parties and events. My biggest issue with Hans & Harry's has always been the inconsistency. I'll try something that is absolutely delicious, order it again, and the next time it's just not as good or doesn't taste as fresh. Then I'll move on to something else, love it, and eventually have the same experience. I still keep coming back because they have such a huge selection and, when something is good, it can be really good. Unfortunately, the inconsistency in taste, freshness, and quality can be disappointing. The cherry turnover has been my one reliable favorite that has never disappointed me. Today I ordered a custard pastry shaped like a turnover and a walnut cinnamon braid. Unfortunately, neither tasted particularly fresh, and both were very doughy. The custard filling itself was delicious, but the pastry was much more like a sweet bread than the light, flaky pastry I was expecting. When I asked the employee about it, he didn't really explain that it was more of a sweet bread; he simply agreed that it was fluffy. Had I been craving a sweet bread, I might have enjoyed it more. The walnut cinnamon braid was even more disappointing. One bite was enough for me to decide it wasn't worth the calories! I wanted that first bite to be full of cinnamon, butter, and walnuts--the kind of bite that makes you immediately want another. Instead, it was bland and doughy. Unfortunately, I've experienced the same inconsistency with their cakes and fruit strudel, which I order regularly for parties. Sometimes they are absolutely to die for, and other times they're just not that great. There's obviously a reason I continue coming back: Hans & Harry's has an incredible variety, and I know how good their desserts can be. I just wish the freshness and quality were more consistent from one visit to the next.

My husband and I went down to Wholesale Candy World on a Friday afternoon. It was tough to find…read moretime to go, as it is in a warehouse district nowhere near my daily route, and it is not open on nights or weekends. We were searching for some retro candy for an upcoming event. The warehouse isn't huge, but it is big for a candy store. It is really for buying cases of bulk candy. It is not a cutely displayed vintage candy store, but it also does not claim to be. It was a really good place to get the bulk of the candy we needed for the event. Everything was sold in large amounts. We picked up some items such as jawbreakers, candy cigarettes, Big League Chew, and Now and Laters. I did wish some times came in more of a variety pack and that others came in slightly smaller portions. We did decide to buy some of the items elsewhere because we simply didn't want that much of one flavor of a certain type of candy. I think it is a great place to buy candy in bulk, though I do think the variety could be a bit better. All in all, it was a useful trip for us to prepare for our event.

This place has ALWAYS been my go to for party sweets table and candy bar needs they literally have…read moreeverythinggg and for really decent prices too. I'll forever come here for bulk candy. It's a warehouse so it's exactly what you'd expect, which honestly I don't mind at all. The owners are the sweetest and always so attentive plus they have sooo many varieties, even old school candies that bring me back to childhood. Love this place so much

Cakes and service is good! I've tried basic cake-…read more Haven't had no problem with any of my cakes orders

Ordered my husbands birthday cake here it was absolutely delicious. The only thing is instead of…read morepiping the words, they printed edible paper. The design was super simple and did not have to be perfect. I'm not a fan of the taste of edible paper and I also think it just didn't look as cute. Other than that communication was great and the cake was soooo yummy. Below I will add my inspo and what I got :)

After lunch, we found ourselves wandering toward where I parked my car. I could use a pick-up so…read morewe stopped in for coffee. We didn't have dessert so I thought I'd order one. There's a lot of desserts to choose from! I got the oreo cookie looking cake slice. The iced latte was great! Hit the spot! The cake was a little on the dry side, but I really liked the flavor! We sat inside and it's a very pleasant cozy dining room. A breeze was blowing through which was nice especially since the day was sunny, it felt like we were outside. The staff is friendly! We were there for about an hour and a half, until it was time for them to close...LOL! Definitely worth checking out! I would stop by again if in the area.

Came back for opening at 8 am and fresh pastries were waiting for us. The kitchen was busy making…read moreeverything fresh. My daughter ordered the strawberries and Nutella crepes and they do not disappoint. Very generous on every aspect the fresh strawberries, the Nutella and the crepe. 4 star because my pear tea (which I drink hot) was kind of not so pleasant , almost like an instant tea flavor to it with a sweet taste that was not for me. Should have gone for the coffee with delicious grains staring at me on the top of the coffee machine.

Very cute and festive inside. They only had a few options for their slices, which was unfortunate…read more We ended up getting the Chocobombon and the Chococream. The icing was better on the chococream, but the cake was pretty dry and didn't have much flavor to it. On the other hand, the cake part on the chocobombon was moist and the cherry gave a nice flavor, but the icing was way too sweet. Pretty pricey for less than average cakes. I wouldn't recommend coming here.

I was excited to buy a cake for my husbands birthday and I wanted something different , I did not…read morewant the typical grocery store cake. I searched for bakeries and this one came up. They have a big variety of cakes all ready to go in their cake display. I chose the chocobombon since they didn't have any all vanilla cakes and this one had some vanilla in it and my husbands favorite is vanilla. I really liked that they had candles and cake decorations as well in the store and I bought a few Birthday embellishments which were all $1 each, great price! The staff was nice but not too friendly when I was trying to find out more about the cakes and flavors, I had to read the labels since she didn't provide me any details. The cake was just okay, it was very dense and a bit dry. The marshmallow frosting was a little thick and the overall flavors were definitely different but not sure I would get this flavor again. I would like to try a few more flavors and maybe a tres leches cake to see how those are. It is located in Chula Vista in a small shopping center, limited parking available.

Okay! Let's dig in! With the first bite my mouth was filled with waffle and chicken deliciousness!…read moreThe waffle batter has a slight sweetness and the chicken brings out the amazing mixture that both excites my senses! The service was excellent! She gave an accurate description of the chicken waffles as almost a corn dog aspect but not! Definitely waffle flavors with a chicken core on a stick! The location was a food truck outside the VA at Kearny Mesa so the ambiance was outside with normal noise. There was seating available but I chose to eat in my car for some a/c relief! I look forward to having this again!!

ALWAYS check the reviewers stats to see what their other reviews are like. Several of the one stars…read moreonly have one review posted. And they all came out around the same time. That should let you know that they have a vengeance towards the company. We absolutely loved their crêpes. We had a roast beef, spinach, and cheese crêpe followed by a banana crêpe. They were cooked to perfection and the owner was very nice. Their food area was very clean.

Chill spot. Great…read morecoffee. Cool guy running the show. I will return. Props to him for also being up on the shoe game.

I came in debating on getting coffee, but luckily, the barista, Alex, let me know they have just a…read moreLITTLE bit of matcha left & influenced me to get what I really wanted. He also let me know I can add flavors to it, which I added banana and it was delicious! The chorizo potato burrito was also really good too. I had to knock off a star due to the parking situation because I was driving around multiple times before I found a spot and luckily I had some coins with me to pay! But other than that, I had a great experience and I will be going back! TikTok: m.Albright IG: rs.albright

I see tamales, I buy tamales…read more.. I was actually stopping next door at Ahan Lao for pick up and saw the tamale sign beckoning to me! They had chicken, beef, beef with veg, pork, cheese with chili... maybe forgetting some. I got beef with veg, chicken and cheese. All were very delicious... I think the beef with veg was my favorite, beef was really tender and I made a noise when I bit into it lol I rolled in within their last hour of being open and she still had all varieties available. Super nice lady. I didn't try any of the bakery items, but they also had a lot of those left as well. Everything looked really good. I was tempted to try the raspberry/apricot pastries but didn't go for it... next time! Really nice little shop and I'll be back!!

Cute little bakery with delicious cookies, a variety of other desserts, and foods. Highly recommend…read morethe large chocolate chip cookie and their fruit jam cookies. The service is wonderful. The lady baking and working behind the counter is super nice and friendly. They have a coconut bread that I did not try, but it took everything in my willpower not to buy it. I will definitely be back to get it.