Vanilla Bakery Cafe is one of those places you almost don't want to tell people about. Great coffee, excellent pastries, and the Honey Cake is worth the trip by itself. It's easily the best I've had in Orange County. Moist, light, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. The café has a cozy atmosphere that makes it a great spot for a casual coffee date or catching up with someone. Fair prices, friendly service, and consistently good quality. I'll definitely be back. read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Slice/Honey Black Currant - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Very solid cafe and bakery! I walked in early morning to grab a coffee and a snack and ordered the lavender latte and it was delicious! Their House RAF coffee was something the worker recommend to me but it's made with heavy cream so I went with a less lactose heavy drink, I will try it next time! I ordered a pesto bread, and I will say the bread is super unique and Tasty! You can tell the bread was home made. However I felt that it could use more pesto. I was also recommended their mini pancakes, will need to try that next time! read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Absolutely incredible experience! The RAF latte was a 1000/10. I honestly couldn't believe how good it was. The flavor was rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. It was thick and creamy in the best way, and even the color was absolutely beautiful. The croissants were just as impressive--so fluffy, buttery, and delicious. Every bite tasted fresh and perfectly made. What surprised me the most were the prices. I read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Raf latte - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Warmly welcomed when walking in through the doors. They have a menu on the wall that you can order from at the front. I chose avocado toast, no tomato or lettuce and added a scrambled egg with a hot chai tea latte. I chose to eat in and they delivered it to my table of choice. The latte was super yummy and my toast was good along with the fruit that was substituted for the tomatoes and lettuce :) the place is so cute too! The chairs are comfy too (if that matters to you) I loved them. read more

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Hidden gem. I've been twice now, had to come back to try some goodies. I loved the iced oatmilk honey latte (1/2 sweet). Every food item we tried was good as well. The staff is super nice and will take the time to share with you everything that is in their specialties and there are ALOT. It's decorated so cute and it's bigger than it looks from the outside. read more

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Visited this bakery today. We were very impressed. We had the ham/cheese croissant and the avacado toast with smoked salmon. Both were excellent. The salmon is incredible. It's just lightly smoked and has a wonderful flavor. Both dishes were excellent. We will be back soon. We also appreciated the service and the ambience. read more

fantastic Eszterhazy! The best I had in the US. And overall very good. One of my favorite pastries as I had 1000s in Budapest. Other pastries were also good such as the sour cherry Danish. This place is a true treasure! read more

This little bakery cafe is located in a semi-hidden corner strip mall (on Lake Forest Drive and Moulton Parkway). It's near my home and I've driven by it countless times over the past few years and never knew it was there until I recently stumbled upon it. I consider it a hidden gem. The interior is cozy and classy with several tables along a corridor and more in a back room. There are a couple of tables just outside the front entrance and also out on a tiny streetside patio. I ordered a caffè mocha and a cinnamon roll from the vast array of options in their pastry case. They had at least a dozen different macarons with unique flavors so I also chose a Snickers macaron. I was invited to seat myself at any table and my order was brought to me. The mocha was one of the best, if not THE best, I've had. The chocolate was deep and silky smooth to the tongue and blended well with the espresso. Temperature-wise it was immediately drinkable. The warmed cinnamon roll was presented with knife and fork and deserves to be admitted into the Cinnamon Roll Hall of Fame as the cinnamon and frosting were in perfect ratio, and the roll itself was so fresh and soft. It was the first time I've ever wanted to hug a pastry. The Snickers macaron was excellent. The chocolate and caramel flavors were there along with a couple of peanuts stuck to the side. The double layer of filling made it a decadent treat yet not overly sweet. I will definitely be back to try some of the other unusual macaron creations. The fellow working here was very friendly and helpful. I felt as if I was being treated as a family member, very warmly. While I was there, some classic 70s music was playing from a stereo console that looked vintage from when combination turntables and radios were actual furniture. If you live in OC or find yourself in the area, you truly must visit. read more

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I love the owners and staff, they are great! My son and I stopped here for a sweet treat and coffee. It took about 15 minutes to get our order. No big deal, but for coffee and pre-made pastries, that's too long. Cute decor and atmosphere. Coffee and pastries were good. read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

As much as I enjoyed the pastry and coffee, the food was even better. The eggs were rich and buttery with a generous helping of salmon and avocado. The berries on the waffle were ripe and sweet. The staff let us take our dogs on their back patio area to eat. Walked here from concept3 garage while we waited for an oil change. Great place to go if you have a Japanese car. read more

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Hi everyone We stopped by Vanilla Street Bakery by chance, and it was a new and wonderful experience for us The beverages and drinks were so tasty The staff were very friendly, gentle, and polite At the main entrance, we met the owner's dad (his name is Rafik), who kindly explained how the bakery was established and told us about the many delicious items they offer The interior design is very authentic and cozy -- we really enjoyed the atmosphere read more

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A very happy healthy dose of pure happiness and joy right here in the heart of Laguna Hills. Vanilla Street bakery really delivers exceptional quality and amazing service for anyone craving something special from the Homeland of mother Russia with some Ukraine roots and recipes. I so enjoyed myself here today with her delightful espresso rad coffee red cup and three flavors sweet dessert for afternoon coffee. I will definitely come back for the amazing breakfast special once the heatwave is over in California. Hope you can drop on by this beautiful place for your next coffee date. Enjoying the sunshine of life. Priceless. read more

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It was my birthday and my friends called bakeries starting with letter A and vanilla was bottom of the list for south Orange County and the ONLY bakery who had them! Best birthday ever as I have been wanting one for over a year! These were divine! Sweet crunchy chewy topped with whipped cream and tart raspberries! This bakery is small and a little gem and a must visit ! read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Pavlova that everybody coveted - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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What a cozy cafe! I had such a great first time here. The honey cake is super delicious and a must try. I'm excited to go back and try some of their other honey cake flavors. Also, got the black currant macaron which was very well made. The size of the macaron is pretty large, almost the size of two traditional size macaron. The flavors were really good, the cream in the center was rich and exterior shells were delicate. The interior is spacious and I love the decor. The space is very inviting and a great place to catch up with a friend over some delicious sweets. The staff member at the front was kind and helpful. We asked about his recommendations and he told us his favorite were the black currant desserts (also told us he's slightly biased black currant). I'm looking forward to coming back here with a friend and trying some other pastries. I can tell that they really care about the quality of the ingredients. A lot of places you just taste sugar or some sort of sweetener. With the desserts here, you can really taste the ingredients. read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Honey Cake and Black Currant Macaron - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Quiet little bakery nestled in Laguna. Interior is super cozy and intimate, with additional seating in the back and outside patio. Pastry case was filled with a lot of goodies, and plenty of drinks as well. I had some help from the staff to decide what I wanted. Ended up choosing the black currant honey cake, pavlova, and Italian soda (rasberry). Honey cake was a perfect not too sweet, cake cake (for those who don't like a lot of frosting). The black currant has a pop of tart that mellows out more of the sweetness but keeps you coming back for more. Pavlova was airy, creamy, and the rasberry jam was a great sweet/tart flavor. This was my first time trying both of these pastries and I can wait to try more! read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Vanilla St Bakery is such a cute, quaint bakery conveniently located to one of my favorite fried chicken spots. Interior is super cute and they have a very unique display of decadent macarons, cakes, cookies etc. The Iced Strawberry Matcha was Delicious! A definite must try! My son enjoyed his chocolate croissant and I found traces all over his face as he devoured it. We will definitely be back to try the other sweet treats and Breakfast. read more

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What a cute little shop! Located in a small plaza, we had a great experience at Vanilla Street Bakery. Service is top notch, really friendly, and personable. Plus, everything we tasted here was great! And they have this cute section for handmade products as well. Plus, there's some store swag like tumblers and whatnot. We tried the Classic Honey Cake, Dubai macaron, Milky Crush, Coconut Chocolate Bite, and a Lavender Latte. I was a little skeptical about the latte, as normally lavender tends to be overwhelming, but this was perfect! Just a hint of their lavender, which they make in house. What a great surprise! Out of the desserts, my favorite was the Milky Crush. So smooth and decadent. But everything else was great as well. The Honey Cake kind of reminds me of a very light cheesecake with graham cracker-flavored layers. I'm not a cheesecake person either, but this was very good. They have some cute ambiance as well, with a lot of little decorations sprinkled throughout. The tables are spread pretty well, and the place is clean. I'm a fan! read more

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I've driven past this cafe literally over a hundred times and never noticed it near the intersection of Moulton and Lake Forest. I only found it this time because I was looking for a nice cafe to kill some time and the Yelp reviews were great. I'm really glad I stopped by. I ordered a coffee and a strawberry shortcake. The coffee was served in an attractive green and white mug and it was really great coffee. I'm not sure how many ounces it was, but the mug was a big one. The shortcake was freshly baked, not overly sweet, with a nice crunch. (There are lots of appetizing freshly baked pastries so deciding on one was difficult.) The owner took my order and served me the coffee/cake and she was warm and friendly. Indeed, the vibe of the cafe was warm and friendly, a very nice place to hang out. I will definitely be returning and plan to try a savory breakfast item next time. This cafe is a gem and a find. read more

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We stumbled upon this bakery while in the area for a car service. It is decorated very cute inside, and the workers were very nice answering all our questions. All the items we got were delicious. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try -- and I'm so glad I did! It was my first time visiting, and the experience was wonderful. The barista was super friendly, and I love that it's a family-owned business. I'm truly proud to see a family running such a beautiful and successful spot. I tried the Dubai Macaron, which was absolutely delicious, along with the Vanilla Cheese Foam coffee -- both were incredible! Everything about this place was amazing, and I'll definitely be coming back soon. read more

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Wow what a gem! Located in a very quiet shopping center with easy parking this bakery has excellent coffee, amazing cakes and pastries as well as plenty of seating. Service is next level as it's a small family owned place that takes great pride in its offerings. Great music too. They also serve breakfast items. The mocha was perfect as was the vanilla cold foam coffee. The honey cake was perfect as well, not too sweet, just right. Will definitely be back. read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

In my free time I like to pretend that I'm living in a scene from Bridgerton.. and Vanilla Street Bakery brings these delusions to life. This local bakery serves all my favorite French things: croissants, macarons, eclairs, crepe cake, etc. All made fresh daily in house. My lack of self control and major sweet tooth always leads me to bringing home 5+ menu items. My personal favorites are the pistachio macaron and chocolate eclair. They do have a small savory menu of avocado toasts and eggs benedict too. Who needs Mr Darcy when you have pastries? read more

Two years later and still love this place! The cakes are good. The breakfast options are simple but delicious and the coffees (we get 1/2 sweet) are always great. We come probably 1-2x a month! read more

Let's talk about love. The honey cake can call me anytime. Layers of cake dancing betwixt custard...bliss. The Basque cheesecake is transcendent. Caramelized crust carrying creamy cream cheese. Entering Vanilla Street Bakery is like visiting an Eastern European country. I feel like I have been invited to the home of a friend. Warmth, care and hospitality surrounds and comforts the soul. read more

Amazing food; my favorite is the beet salad and Italian croissant. But we've tried other things on the menu, which were also really good. I just think the beet salad is really refreshing. The people are also so kind and the space is really cute. Always clean and fun music. highly recommend! read more

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i was going thru hell trying to return $300 worth of clothes at the fedex next door and i saw this bakery and was like f it i could use the pick me up. i grabbed a slice of the honey black currant cake just to try. at first i was like why the hell is this slice of cake $10 and then i got home and ate it and i understood. that was the best slice of cake ive ever had. im writing this review with my fork in my mouth i ate that cake and immediately went to pick up my phone to give this 5 stars. i will be back!!! i will order a whole cake!!! i love this cake!!!!! read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Slice/Honey Black Currant - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

This is a cute little place: reminiscent of a small European cafe. As you can see from my pics, it has a very fresh and clean style and look to it. The café tables, see my pics, were perfect for us. As you can see from my display case pics, there were plenty of sweet delights to choose from. For our quick bite on the way out of town, we shared a pair of macarons. As you can see in my pic, they were artisanally prepared. They not only looked good, but they tasted good. This is a cute little pastry shop with a relaxing environment. read more

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Amazing experience I had today . We tried all kind of different cakes and cookies I recommend definitely try them read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Slice/Honey Plain Slice/Honey Black Currant - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Great atmosphere and the food was amazing. Service was very attentive as well. Overall a fantastic experience for my family and I. We came in for dessert and we'll absolutely be coming back to try now of their delicious food! A must-try when visiting Lake Forest. read more

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High quality baked goods and pastries. Their honey cake and macarons were very good. I know some complain about the price, but the amount of labor and skill required to make these is no joke! I definitely think it's worth it. The macarons are triple the size and thickness compared to what you typically see at a grocery store or chain bakery, and you can tell the ingredients like the pistachios are fresh. I don't know if I'd get the meringue roll again. Not that it was bad but just not my type of dessert I like, but it is gluten free and still a great option if you're looking for gluten free options. read more

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Positive and beautiful decor Delicious Food and yummy breakfast and pastries I recommend this amazing place that gets better with every visit. read more

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Vanilla Street is a family favorite for delicious coffee, flaky pastries, and weekend brunch with friends. I also often work from their patio on warm days and have always enjoyed exceptional, friendly service that feels more like family than a business. Their vibe is always immaculate and their lattes never disappoint. read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Wonderful little hidden cafe with amazing eclectic desserts. All home made and decadent. Breakfast and lunch options as well.

Absolutely loved this place! The pastries were fresh and delicious, with perfect texture and flavor. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere felt cozy and inviting. Definitely coming back again! read more

Stopped into this bakery on a whim and ended up leaving with way more than I planned because everything looked amazing. The smell alone when you walk in is enough to make your day better. Fresh bread, buttery pastries, and some of the softest cookies I've had in a long time. The staff was patient and friendly even while busy, and you can tell they actually care about what they make. Had a coffee with a warm cinnamon roll and honestly sat there longer than I meant to just enjoying the atmosphere. Cozy spot, great service, and everything tasted homemade in the best way possible. Definitely coming back. read more

Celebrating Mother's Day here. Same wonderful service, the best coffee an cake in SoCal! read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Chocolate Temptation - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

This bakery is Super cute. Servers are friendly, the vibe is very relaxing. I had a latte and Italian special croissant , both are really really good! read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Latta - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

The ambiance is very cute. Really great service. The breakfast eggs and salmon were delicious. Loved the Dubai chocolate macaron.

Amazingggggggggg I will definitely come back The cheesecake and honey slice were so good Can't wait to try more read more

Vanilla Street Bakery - Cheesecake and Slice/Honey Plain - Desserts Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Such a quaint little café -- clean, quiet, and cozy with a welcoming vibe. The staff (and owner) were friendly and informative, making the experience even better. My husband and I loved the honey cake, and the lavender latte was perfectly comforting. Service was quick, and I really appreciated the calm atmosphere without any distracting background music. A lovely spot for an easy Sunday morning. read more

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