Cute little bakery- was told to my by a student of mine. I stopped in and picked up a box of pastries- which were priced by the puns not individually. Pastries were light and fluffy and devoured quickly. Customer service was great- I was never rushed and she answered all my million questions about the pastries. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Nom nom nom. Saffron rice pudding is so good. It's addicting. Apparently this spot is well known but I just know of this lately. Not too sweet, richly flavored. They don't skimp on the saffron. read more

My friend got me hooked on the cream-filled cones. They're not too sweet and just so good. You do have to eat them right away, or at least keep them really cool. I was so sad to get home to melted, soggy pastries since we bought a few to take home. When you walk in, the store is filled with so many goodies. I caved and also tried the $17 box of walnut cookies. It's perfect for people who like things that aren't too sweet. I was hoping they would be crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, but they're more firm and crumbly. I'll always come back for the cream-filled cones. Hoping to try the baklava next time. read more

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I have to update my review today. We got the cone pastry, the fruit tart and the strawberry pineapple whole cake. Everything is not the same. The fruit tart is a little tougher and not as flavorful The cake was a lot more sweet and now too sweet for me. There was a little weird after taste as well. I'm sad because this was our go to cake. The people are still nice, but the decoration and presentation aren't as detailed as well. I hope they go back to how it used to be! read more

Assal Pastry - White cake with peach fruit mixed into the filling. Delicious! Not too sweet - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Rosie at Asal Bakery did an incredible job on my girls' birthday cake! The decorations were absolutely beautiful, and the cake tasted delicious. Everyone loved it, and the kids were especially excited and impressed by the decorations! read more

Assal Pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

The pastry's are amazing and fresh. Pricing is equal or better than most places. They also have nuts n grains for sale. The atmosphere and staff are great. All take out no seating. Best place to find desserts n snacks. read more

Once I located the neighbor gem, I found a bakery full of holiday treats from nuts, to baklava, to one-bite cookies/pastries. I'm super glad I took the time to seek out this slice of pastry heaven. Hint: it's adjacent to the Tokyo pharmacy- but it had no signage..prob due to recent renovation. Our Mediterranean holiday lunch was tipped off with a sample variety of their pistachio, walnut, and almond baklava. They were each excellent- not too sweet and easy to hold without getting your fingers all sticky. Will I go back? Oh yes... but it can't be too soon (you know, my hips...) read more

I normally don't like to leave bad reviews. I have been a customer of Assal's for many years. I have seen the rising cost of Assal's cookies and pastries over the years since Covid which affected the quantity of my purchases. But today, I found it insulting to see them add their own 4% vendor credit card charge on to the customer. Basically charging me 4% for using a credit card. Thats not good business when you gouge, and nickel and dime your customers who have been giving you business throughout the years. You will loose good customers...trust me. read more

We love everything. Everything was very delicious. Hundred percent recommended. My wife love everything. read more

Out of this world cookies and pastries Highly recommend their melt in the mouth garbanzo beans dessert read more

Delicious pastries, great for gifting. I liked the cones with creamy filling, pistachio baklava and the zoolbia which are sugar funnel look alike crispy sweet Iranian fritters. Extremely sweet. Nice green boxes. read more

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I came in here for the baklava. I like my baklava gently sweetened and I don't like rose water or cinnamon. It's just a simple plain baklava, the way I love it. There are a lot of complaints on Yelp about their service, but I thought the ladies who helped me were very nice and helpful. I will continue to come back. read more

Assal Pastry - Baklava - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

I stopped to buy some pastries but I don't like the quality. The taste is very poor to be $$$$

I bit into it and a bug came out, immediately showing me how filthy their kitchen is. *It seems "Indian Meal Moth Larva". Based on my research, this is the most common pest found in stored, dry goods like flour, cereal, nuts, chocolate, and cake mixes--all of which are used to make pastries. It means their flour is all contaminated. BE AWARE. read more

Assal Pastry - Maggot from their foods - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Although I knew that the cannoli like cones were filled with cream instead of ricotta I expected the taste to be worthy of the exorbitant price. They were not. I realize that small, specialty bakeries tend to have higher prices than usual due to slower traffic, but this was completely out of bounds. read more

Horrible customer service. These people need to train their employees, the lady who gave us the service was absolutely low class and horrible to communicate with. Do not come to this place. Horrible people, horrible pastry . NOT Recommended read more

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I came by here on my hunt for the elusive Dubai chocolate. They actually do have it here, however their example of it is actually not very good. The chocolate bar itself was $12, and it tasted mass-produced and old. If you want a better example you should go to little Arabia in Anaheim and go to tawdi or One of the many bakeries in that area. This shop actually had some pretty good pastries and baked goods. I enjoyed their Napoleon, and the bottom shelf of honey covered fried goodies. I think that this bakery is a good change of pace from your normal Paris baguette or 85C. You got to support the local bakeries so you don't end up with a bunch of dunkin' donuts and Krispy kremes everywhere. read more

AMBIANCE AND SERVICE. Assal Pastry is a local small business bakery that is nestled in a strip mall in Irvine. When you walk inside the bakery, you are immediately greeted by a colorful selection of pastries displayed in big glass cabinets. The shop is very tidy and clean. The ladies at the front counter are welcoming and dedicated to excellent customer service. They are happy to answer questions and can also make recommendations if you're undecided about which pastry to purchase. FOOD. Most of the tme, I purchase eclairs from this shop. However, this time, I decided to "try out" their Napoleon and Roulette pastries. The Napoleon pastries were freshly-made and tasted fantastic! The puff pastry was flaky and buttery and filled with rich custard style vanilla pastry creme topped with a decorative glaze. It was delicious. The Roulette pastries were also delicious and tasted freshly-made. They looked like rolled-up little "wheels" and were filled with a creamy and deliciously sweet vanilla filling encircled by a swirling layer of airy cake. I have added Napoleons and Roulettes to my pastry list the next time I shop at Assal Pastry. It is an excellent local bakery! read more

So i would hate to call that crusty woman in the front racist, but im afraid thats a possibility. The intense & ugly energy she was emitting was damn near unbearable. She hated every second of my happiness and curiosity about the pastries SHES selling. She made it clear from the moment my family walked in that she wasn't pleased. Nonetheless - Extremely disgusting OLD tiramisu + moca roll. Trash those low quality ass recipes sister. read more

Great food. Perfect padtry but awful service. Been coming here for years for consistently great cookies but I never met a nice, humble employee here. They seem to have too much on their mind and as if they were yelled at all their lives. The service is always consistently horrible. 1 star for service. 5 for cookies. 4.5 for price read more

The best pastries in the whole city of Irvine! I love their roulette cakes and they're very helpful and friendly

The baked goods aren't the issue, it's the prices at this bakery which have always been high but now they keep raising them while making the sizes smaller as if no one will notice it. The pastries like eclairs are now one bite and you're done! And they have the audacity to ask for a tip! This isn't a restaurant or even a coffee shop; tip is not necessary! read more

We love getting the almond cookies when we go here. The people that run the place are also very kind and patient. Great small business.

The girl that served me was mean!!! I asked for small box to fit for ten pieces Then I noticed the pieces were small and the box was super empty . She should have switched the box to make it presentable. As this was a gift. I left disappointed with the presentation in the box. Wish people at Assam were a bit kinder!! read more

This is the 3rd time in a row buying either roulette, cake or mix puff pastries and it is spoiled. Don't buy from here and waste your money.

I love this place! It's in the Marketplace in Irvine so there is plenty of parking. I usually can get a parking spot right up front. They have a variety of goodies to choose from. Our family faves are the cream puffs, eclairs and napoleons. Their prices are very competitive and their customer service is always awesome! The bakery is always clean and tidy and very organized. It can get crowded on busy days but waiting outside isn't a deal breaker. read more

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Service was great and food was excellent! We found are new favorite spot for desert!

Always fresh and tasty. They are always super happy to help and so consistent with their cakes! read more

Delicious beautiful cakes, but pricey! Customer service is great! Parking sometimes challenging

Ordered a cake from Assal Bakery. The cakes here are delecious. There will be no left overs. They are filled with tiny pieces of nuts. Amazing awesome and super delecious. The staff are very friendly and parking is plenty. Cost effective prices. Love these for the holidays. read more

I love discovering new bakeries in my area, and my sister had been raving about this place for a while. Totally see why. Their pastries hit!! They have such a wide array of Persian and French pastries and cakes. They aren't too overwhelmingly sweet and the textures are on point. I tried the Pistachio Baklava, Chocolate Roll Cake, Napolean, and the Cone pastry. They're all pretty light and airy, and I appreciated how flaky the Napolean and Baklava were. I will say -- the pastries and cakes here are on the more expensive side, especially compared to most Asian bakeries. But if you're looking for something a little different, this is a great option to stop by for some small little desserts. read more

Assal Pastry - Baklava, Cone, Roll Cake, Napolean - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Have not tried their other treats. Was gifted a box of peanut candies, and the candies are excellent. Tried to order the candies online but the link did not work. read more

Love the pastry's and cookies here. We make it a must stop when traveling in the area, coming from 7 hours away. The staff are friendly and always answer our questions. The process also decent for the amount of cookies you get. read more

This place has delicious desserts and cakes. My son loves their fresh fruit cake made with whipped cream instead of buttercream. It tastes very light and not too sweet. You can order ahead birthday cakes with your choice of fruit filling. read more

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This is my third time here, and honestly, my previous experiences were great. However, this time, some items were definitely not fresh - not from today. The pastry was completely soft, and the cream had an off taste. I'm considering only visiting in winter next time, or perhaps not returning at all. read more

This bakery consistently delivers great quality at great prices. I've placed custom orders a few times now, and the turnaround is always quick and reliable. Everything looks beautiful and tastes even better. Whether it's pastries or specialty cakes, they get it right every time. Friendly service and smooth process--highly recommend. read more

I was craving some baklava and wanted to try some new desserts as well. My friend and I were in Irvine already so we decided to check out Assal. Assal is a Persian & French bakery located in Irvine serving up Baklava along with other Persian and French desserts. There's a large selection available and everything is made without artificial sweeteners. I got the Walnut, Pistachio, and Almond Baklava and it was delicious. Probably some of the best Baklava I've had in the United States. I'll be back! read more

Assal Pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Special Middle East bakery, which are not found elsewhere. A lot of different choice. Cream dessert is special. read more

Assal Pastry - $18 per lbs - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is the third place where I have tried the baklava and was hooked. For years, I went without trying authentically made baklava. Do yourself a favor and pick up a box of baklava from here. The quality is there, not too sweet but still very sweet. The nutty flavor of pistachio, walnut, or almond baklava is well worth it. Nutty, rich, gooey, flakey -- each chew delivers a diverse and appealing texture. Magnificent baklava. I remembered at some point during COVID, we had to wait outside in line to honor social distancing. No problem. Well worth the wait. I also had a Napoleon for the first time here. I think it also known as a millefeuille in the baking world. Delicious use of flaky pastry and sweet cream. Sometimes cream can feel pointless and burdensome. Not with the Napoleon. Try the Napoleon if you have a major sweet tooth like I do. read more

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Tried the pineapple banana cake and it's very moist and not overly sweet. Denser than I thought but it's still very good. read more

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