Pretty cool how their ice cream just keeps churning, hence the name. Flavor combinations are good…read more Pick a flavor & then choose your toppings. Their signature Cro-cream which is basically an ice cream sandwich but in a croissant. Few tables & chairs inside to enjoy your ice cream. Not sure if we came on an off night but they didn't have much available. We got their salted butter caramel & the dutch chocolate. Good flavors, more on the softer side. Ice cream cakes & shakes available.

Came here a bit after 8 and they were closed. They still had the open signs lighted and a big…read morewelcome balloon sign out front. They seem to not stick to even their posted hours which is forgivable as things happen. But they keep their "open" signs lit up as if they are open. They also keep their signs outside as if ... again open... later I looked at reviews and found this is common for them. If I were the owner I'd be worried. Big waste of time.

Old-School Charm, Excellent Music, and Properly Hot Coffee -- 5/5…read more Tuesday, 9/8/26 -- 11:30 AM Sana'a Cafe -- Lake Forest, CA Sana'a Cafe feels noticeably more old-school than some of the newer Yemeni coffee houses I've visited. The interior and furnishings are a little worn and could use some refreshing, but the place still has a comfortable, lived-in character. The facade is odd: basically a big brown wall with the Sana'a Cafe sign floating above an otherwise understated entrance. The entrance itself is decent, though, and at 11:30 on a Tuesday there was no crowd, which made the visit quiet and relaxed. I ordered two savory items from the display. The first was the chicken musakhan -- مسخّن الدجاج (musakhan al-dajaj), served here as a long rolled pastry. The seasoning and filling were enjoyable, but the chicken itself was too dry for me. 3.5/5. The stronger dish was the spinach-and-cheese fatayer -- فطاير السبانخ والجبنة (fatayer al-sabanikh wal-jubna). Nicely baked, savory, balanced and satisfying without feeling too heavy. 4.5/5. Of the two, this is the one I would immediately order again. My coffee was the Sana'ani -- قهوة صنعانية, served black, strong, medium-bodied and, most importantly, piping hot. This is where my objectivity begins to collapse. I have developed something close to an addiction to very hot, strong Yemeni coffee, and this hit exactly the way I wanted it to. No lukewarm compromise. Just a properly hot cup that stayed enjoyable from beginning to end. Service was superb. The woman helping me was somewhat modest and reserved in demeanor, but attentive, gracious and extremely pleasant throughout the visit. She also had remarkably striking, intense eyes and a warm presence that made the service especially memorable without ever feeling overbearing. شكراً -- shukran for the excellent hospitality. The music was another major positive. Whoever controls the soundtrack here has excellent taste. During my visit I heard classic Arabic music including Tony Hanna's "Men Sharadli Ghazala," Hoda Haddad's "Ouyounak Elssoud," and Aida El Ayoubi's beautiful "Ala Baly." The selections wandered beyond Yemen into Lebanon and Egypt, but the effect was tasteful rather than random -- a warm, broader Arab-world soundtrack that fit the room beautifully. Sana'a Cafe may not have the polished, newer aesthetic of some other Yemeni coffee houses, but it has its own charm. Good pastries, excellent coffee, superb service and a genuinely great soundtrack more than make up for a space that is showing its age. 5/5. The coffee pushed it over the line.

Food: Wow, Sana'a Cafe is incredible! Their chai is so flavorful, filled with spices and on the…read moresweeter side if you like that! Their Biscoff milk cake was delicious and not too sweet, with a milk soak and a Biscoff cream on top! Would come here just for this cake again! Curious to try their other milk cakes like their rose and tiramisu! Please let me know if you do! Service: The server was kind and explained their best-selling teas and pastries! Ambiance: The ambiance of this cafe was so nice with some cultural music, many tables inside, a lounge area (near the bathroom), a clean bathroom, and fast Wi-Fi. Overall, a great place to hang out or study/work! Please go to Sana'a Cafe for their delicious milk cakes and a nice place to hang out/study!

Oh I was really impressed with this place. My son took me to visit one time and they had lots of…read moreflavors! it was a great looking place, it was tasty and I definitely would be back. Long lines usually mean something is worth having.

I was so excited to try this place but unfortunately it was not good. The do not have soft-serve…read morewhich was the reason why we came here in the first place. We settled for a bubble cone with strawberry ice cream. The cone was almost raw with mochi-like texture but not in a good way and the ice cream had an off putting aftertaste. All went in the trash as it was inedible. The red flag should've been the menu as it includes calamari and garlic fries. Leason learned.

Food was so delicious! The croissant was flaky and perfectly toasted. Just the right amount of…read moresalmon. Coffee was sweet and chocolatey (just how I like it!) Macaron was yummy (could use a bit more pistachio flavor but still delightful!). The cream had a very smooth, buttery texture. Service was very quick and people were very kind and helpful. I totally agree with their recommendation to get the coffee warm (even though it was a warm day) Bakery was very cute, on the corner of the plaza. It was dainty, calming, quiet and clean. Would definitely come back!

Love their drinks and honey cakes. My favorite drink is the lavender latte. You can adjust its…read moresweetness to your liking. They make their own lavender syrup which tastes divine. The milk they use always tastes fresh, like 'farm fresh' fresh. Every time we come here, we always get slices of their delicious honey cake which has the perfect level of subtle sweetness that I prefer. I'm not big on sweet stuff. I've also tried their Eggs Benedict which tastes better when you have it for dine-in. I wouldn't recommend ordering any of their breakfast items for take-out. Wait time is reasonable for made-to-order food items. Customer service is always outstanding. Every staff member I've encountered was super sweet, friendly, and patient. The shop is small but there are plenty of tables and chairs to sit at inside. Pricey but it's always a nice treat to come here when we're in the area.

One thing about me is that I'm going to drop at least $45.00 every single time I step foot into a…read morebakery and 9 out of 10 times, it's not even for a special occasion. It's just because I don't know what it means to practice financial discernment when it comes to fresh bread. And welllllll, look at who's back at Brio Brio Bakery & Cafe again...... I used to come here way more often back when I had recurring appointments in the area, but these days I rarely ever find myself in South OC. Tonight, however, I had a last minute opportunity fall into my lap when I was invited off the wait list to attend a Yelp Elite event at Onyx Golf. Naturally, I had to make an "unnecessary" bakery detour before moseying my way over to the actual main event. Listen -- you have your priorities and I have mine. We listen and we don't (critically) judge! Upon arriving to my old stomping grounds, I immediately went for my usual: the hojicha Basque cheesecake. Some things don't need to be reinvented. It's still rich and creamy as ever, and it's basically the reason I still come back to this place. Since I don't get down here as often anymore, I figured I'd live life a little more frivolously and grab some items I haven't tried before, such as their prime beef curry, kurobuta miso sausage, honey toast, and a GF brownie. My plan for a sweet treat quickly evolved into a larger commitment of carbohydrates, but honestly, I'd like to think of these items as a gift from past me to future me. Brio Brio is also running a promo right now where you get a free cookie with purchase during certain hours. I just want to be fully transparent that I don't remember what those hours are or how long the promo is running, just that it's a weekday ordeal. I know, incredibly insufferable Yelp Elite reporting on my part. You'll simply just have to go in and ask them about it or look for the signage near the register, and then purchase that item you need to qualify for the deal to begin with. Consider my review a very detailed advertisement about a potentially complimentary cookie that idk how to explain the sourcing means for. Lmao, my bad, y'all. Either way, it was refreshing to visit again after all these years. If you're stopping by Brio Brio, you really need to get the hojicha Basque cheesecake. That's singlehandedly the menu item I'll keep coming back for, even when it means I'll be suffering in rush hour traffic on the drive back home.

Love this place! Great drinks and matcha and filling sandwiches. I'm really sad they don't sell the…read morepork chashu sando anymore, but that's ok!! It is a bit pricey but the staff and service is soo great! They had good recommendations and were really nice about packing the order to go. There is also plenty of seating if you wanted to sit and enjoy a nice lunch!

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!

Came back for their avocado tofu drink after hearing of the bogo! It's probably our favorite drink…read morehere after trying it first a few months ago. Also very cut cup!

Good service; I ordered mango pomelo sago hong kong milk pudding, it was not too sweet! Ambiance is…read moresuper cute, we can also buy blind boxes here.

Had a rough week and something sweet seemed to be the answer.. never tried this sort of ice cream…read morebefore and the flavors sounded amazing so we gave it a try... Highly recommend trying this place! Service is fantastic.. the shop is spotless and clean.. light and bright. Don't miss ordering churros to share with your desert. The little cup with 2 flavors is plenty but if you have a hearty appetite you can go bigger. Less sugar and more flavorful than any other places we have tried.

While driving in the area, I consulted Yelp, which brought us here. Service was impressively…read morewelcoming and friendly; she'd offered for us to sample flavors, if we desired, and appreciatively named their popular flavors. We each ordered a Small (single flavor), $6.95: - Dulce de Leche - Pampas Chocolate Both flavors were satisfyingly delicious. In comparison to our recent experiences at other ice cream shops, we found these portions rather small, especially for the cost. Fun-&-tasty find, and glad to have experienced it!

"Honey, I want a chocolate chip cookie."…read more That's essentially how a half dozen cookies and some strawberry milk arrived at my doorstep one evening. I'm not pregnant but I had cookie craving like a pregnant woman! The cookies were soooo good. I liked them better than Crumbl (who make theirs too gooey, and loaded with sugar). These were sweet and tasty but not to the point where they were SO sweet they hurt my teeth. They also have some milk (duh) that comes in amazing little glass bottles. Somehow we ended up ordering strawberry and banana milk. I think I'll put myself - not my husband - in charge of the ordering next time so we can end up with some chocolate milk! 2026: 59/100

Milk & Cookies is still my favorite cookie shop in OC because it has a wide variety of delicious…read moreooey gooey soft cookies that are kept in a warmer until you buy them I love they have a special flavor every month like ube, confetti, July 2026 is Brownie cookie. Every cookie is delicious but my favorites are the Salted Caramel and Royal Hawaiian. I also love how they sell milk in refrigerated glass bottles.

This place is such a mystery. How could someplace so…read moreunattractive and run down produce the very best bakery items in Orange County? The old adage "You can't judge a book by its cover," is true here. This place looks forgotten, ignored, unassuming, but produces the finest bakery items in Orange County. You enter and have to immediately get into a line. Inside, it is like a aged cafeteria of your childhood. You have to wait for a young lady who can't even look over the top of the counter because there is so much stuff piled high. She stands on tip toes to see you and you have to shout at her and point what you want. The problem is when she sees you, you are near the cash register, so you must say excuse me and walk in front of a line of people to point and shout out what you want. It is so poorly designed and complicated to order. We all endure because like the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld, the product is worth it. They sell the world's best Olive bread, scones, and strawberry crossants. If you survive the line, you make it to the cash register, pay, get a bag and leave. There is no where to sit. There is no internet. They shuffle you through and on to the next one. The pastry items are incredible and worth the trouble.

Cream Pan is a solid staple. I haven't tried most of their items, but have tried a few…read more Strawberry croissants: 7.5/10. What Cream Pan is known for, to the point where people call this a cream pan. Solid and I prefer their pastry cream over the whipped cream that a lot of places use. You can easily buy as a set. The more you buy, the larger the discount. It feels like it's gone through shrinkflation though. Also not as good as it used to be. Adzuki cream: 10/10. The hidden star of the place. Absolutely phenomenal. Great flavor. The whipped cream is slightly too sweet but amazing otherwise. Love the red bean in here. There's a good mix of textures. Feels light thanks to the cream. Cream puff: 6/10. Was disappointed by this to be honest. Other pastries I've tried like the one in the photo are just okay. Nothing stand out. Customer service isn't great. Someone cut in front of me and they didn't care. Free parking and plenty of it since it's a large plaza.