The churros here are amazing! Really appreciate how they make the and it was great that they came…read moreout hot. They have other items on their menu too that I'm excited to try next time I come here. There was a decent line when I came here, but the wait wasn't long. I noticed a lot of people who came here buy in bulk, which was very interesting. It made me wondered if these churros are good when reheated. I only got the smallest order since I wanted to try them fresh, but I might order more next time to see how they reheat. The location itself is inside the Northgate Market, which is very nice. It's nice to go shopping and treat oneself to some fresh churros. The parking lot is also very big so no issues with parking. Highly recommend this place, I'll definitely be back here again.

Date of Visit: 6/7/26 Time of Visit: 1:30pm…read more We were in Orange County and craved some fresh churros. My wife had heard about a churro place inside of a very large Gonzalez Supermarket in Costa Mesa. We walked into the market, and it was absolutely huge! It resembled a food hall inside of a regular market. We travelled through the store and made our way to the churro stand, which was right next to the market's bakery. After waiting in line for a few minutes, I ordered the churro bites since it easy to share with my wife. After paying for the churros, you can actually watch at the window the process in wish the churros are fried up. It was a sight to see for sure. The churros bites were super hot and fresh. The server totally blanketed our bites with yummy cinnamon sugar. Each churro bite was a crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It was really, really good. I will want to try the full size churros next time for sure, and perhaps try some dipping sauces. Overall, this is a must visit if you are in this area and want some of best fresh churros ever.

I'm not a huge doughnut connoisseur, but try to stop in to Sidecar when I'm in town, 2 or 3 times a…read moreyear. Always very fresh and delicious. Essentially, if I'm going to eat a doughnut, it must be pretty spectacular and Sidecar never misses. Coffee drinks are very good. Limited outside only seating.

I haven't been to Sidecar in years and this visit left me wondering why it took so long to come…read moreback. It was a bit pricey but I guess everything else is too, especially in OC. The samples of the chocolate and strawberry donuts were good, although I was not a fan of the strawberry, so I went with an old fashion glaze and a mocha. Nothing disappointed but I do wish they had a maple option without bacon or salt, just a fluffy maple like I had so many years ago. This is a small storefront with great customer service. There's a couple small tables outside to enjoy your donuts there, but most get it to-go. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

My bf and I were just walking around that area talking about dessert. We stumbled across this…read moreplace, literally had never seen or heard of it before. We came in about 10 min to close and they were still so busy! The man who helped us, Michael, was super kind and helpful. It was a cute decor, it shares a storefront with an ice cream place that you can make your pie à la mode with their ice cream! There was only one slice of Caramel Apple cake when we got there, and I'm so happy I got it because I was not expecting it to be one of the BEST apple pies I've purchased! Usually homemade all the way... This pie had a great sweetness to it! (If you like things "not too sweet" this isn't for you..) Nice big chunks of apple and topped with a cinnamon sugar / oat crumble with a healthy caramel drizzle. Definitely will return, hopefully earlier in the day so that we can grab some of the other sold out options.

I'm not a big pot pie person but decided to give it a try. We had the original & butter chicken…read more The original is really good the butter chicken was okay. I love the crust on the pies, they're a perfect size for your meal and the pricing was good. Everyone working was nice and friendly. I didn't feel rushed. Parking was a challenge but people are coming & going rapidly. I would go back.

Stella is the best ice cream. I can't believe it made it to Costa Mesa! We didn't have this before…read morewhen we use to live here. I got the seasonal flavor- banana turon. Omgoodness. Who makes these flavors. The creators really know how to have these Filipino desserts come to ice cream life. It's incredible. You can taste the crunchiness and even the jackfruit. I absolutely love it. Who could ever come up with this stuff! Ube pandesal and mango sticky rice are my classic favorite! Service was great. It's always a plus when you can taste test! Casual ambiance.

Came in for a quick ice cream treat and the options did not disappoint!! They have many flavors…read morethat rotate out and the flavors are very unique which is great. I compare it to a Salt and Straw and the price point was also similar/average. Service was friendly and patient, they allow you to try as many flavors as you want! Ambiance is aesthetic and nice, a little spot to stop by for a quick treat!

Stricklands is back! As a long time fan of their Irvine location, I was happy to know it came back…read more I've heard about the comeback for a while, but just never ventured out to Costa Mesa. Well, after dinner with some friends, we wanted to grab some ice cream - what better idea than trying Stricklands??? The ice cream is still as delicious as ever - I made the mistake of not checking that flavor calendar before we went, but we were still happy campers. And best of all, I got to introduce Strickland's to my kiddo (who ended up eating almost all the ice cream, lol). Not much in terms of seating, but there was a bench where we sat and eat the ice cream prior to leaving. Plenty of parking - location is on the edge of the mall if you have any issues finding it.

Nothing is better than handmade seasonal ice cream. The thoughtfulness behind the owners flavors…read morefor this ice cream parlor makes each bite unique and something to look forward to for each month. Service was quick an easy, and you get to talk to the owner yourself!

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.

Oh no! What happened to the consistency of the Hokkaido soft serve? This place used to be SO good…read more The Hokkaido soft serve was rich, creamy, BUTTERY and just downright divine. My husband and I would go to mitsuwa just to get it and would frequently bring our out of towners here just for the Hokkaido soft serve. However, when we went today, we could immediately tell from the appearance that it seemed different. And unfortunately, taste wise, its gone completely downhill. It is no longer thick and creamy. It's bland and very icy. Reminds me of the cheap, free ayce soft serve you get for free at some bbq jpints. So disappointing. Hopefully, it's just an off day for the machine or something. But if it's a permanent change, we will no longer come back.

Food! Service! Ambiance! Cannot believe it's possible that these girls amber Malia Tamara and…read moreRachel could be SO full of love and joy!!! Definitely my favorite ice cream shop for the remainder of my eternal existence before I go to be in the presence of Yahweh

This location is wonderful! The sweet server who helped us was so incredibly patient and…read morethoughtful, suggesting so many flavors because we didn't like any of them... She helped me narrow it down to the safe lavender and honey, which is so delicious! Of course salt and straw is known for their crazy flavors, but chewing bread in chocolate ice cream was a new one for me. The inside is super clean and minimal, but there is no seating inside or outside. It's great to stop by after dinner or before an event!

Friends and I weren't craving donuts while in Newport, so we decided on Milk & Cookies to satisfy…read moreour sweet treat cravings. You could tell the cashier was ready to go home, but I found her endearing. She was very helpful and provided descriptions of some of the cookies they had displayed. My friend got the cowboy cookie and I got the M&M cookie. We both opted out of enjoying our cookies with milk, which I guess defeats the purpose.. but the cookies were warm and tasty. They were a great size for a decent price.

I've been coming to this spot since 2020 during the COVID days, and the cookies remain great. They…read moreoffer a wide variety of flavors, and the best part is that the cookies are always served warm. The Order: * My Go-To: I highly recommend the chocolate chip cookie with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top. * Variety: They have every flavor of milk, ice cream, and cookies you could want. Timing & Atmosphere: * Avoid Weekends: I would not recommend coming here on a weekend. The store is tiny, and because it's right next to all the bars, the area gets crowded with a lot of drunk people. If that isn't your scene, stick to a weekday visit. * Rewards: It is quite expensive, but it's a nice treat. Plus, you can sign up with your phone number to get discounts for future visits. The Parking Situation: * Virtually Non-Existent: There is no parking lot, so you are stuck looking for small spots along the side of the road. * Accessibility: There is no designated handicap parking, so keep that in mind if you aren't prepared to walk a bit from a side street. Final Verdict: It's a perfect weekday spot for a warm dessert, just be prepared for the peninsula parking struggle!