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    Adrial P.

    Want to shout out to Bad bakers for being one of the best bakeries in Santa Ana. They definitely shined showing their filipino hospitality and made me melt for their soft and buttery Staxx bread! First time coming here and after bringing home their goodies had to show some love! Definitely bring to the next family function so all the titos and titas can find their new bakery as well :)

    Leeza D.

    Party pack for our family get together. Everyone loved it. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Sarah P.

    Small bakery right in between a Starbucks and liquor store. Typically the parking lot is not busy, so you can easily find a spot. This is my current go to spot for Senorita bread since it's close to my gym, and I also like to try their ube mochi donuts and ube stax. They're also on Too Good To Go if you're fine with a randomized assortment of baked goods! There's normally 1-2 workers whenever I come, but they've all been very friendly despite the waiting time really varying on how many customers there are. I noticed that the selection can be quite small at random times/days. I've gone in the afternoons and evenings mainly, both on weekends and weekdays, and it always seems like the cases are half empty or there are only a few pastries left. They're typically stocked with stax, though, but I've been meaning to try their other options. They're also only have the ube stax on weekends, and it is on the sweeter side with a bit of ube flavor, but it's still fun to get it. As for their other pastries, I've tried the Thai tea and ube + Oreo remix ube mochi donuts - both good options, definitely on the sweeter side. The jalapeño cheese bread is very good and rich. The lumpias are okay, but the ones I got were pretty bland and tasted a bit stale. The stax are honestly really good - very buttery with a slight sweetness to it, it's just the kind of thing you have to eat when it's hot! Overall I really enjoy this bakery and hope to see it expand and serve more option.

    Ube staxx
    Sanny C.

    I heard so many good things about this place. I was in the area. This place was only 9 or 10 minutes away so I decided to drop by. I was hoping for some fresh & warm Senorita breads. I had it else where a few times and it was so good. The menu for the Staxx (Senorita breads) only showed order of 10, 15 or more. I was going to leave because I didnt want so that many. However, I decided to ask about it. They actually sell in order of 5. Yay! I placed an order for 5. Another reason I have been wanting to try this place was for the UBE Staxx. I ordered 5 as well. Ube Staxx costed a bit more. I was excited to try it. The breads here were not served warm. My mom tried some while we were in the car. She didn't like it. She said the other place we normally get it at were better. This place was not as flavorful. My thought as well. I m sure it would be better warm. Just not what we're looking for. Kudos for doing ube flavor. IMO, the ube flavor was there, but it was pretty weak. I m sticking with my normal shop for Senorita breads.

    Salt bread and Cruller
    Kat L.

    Service was great. We enjoyed everything we tried. The lumpia was good but didn't make it into the pic!

    Staxx Bread (Regular and Ube)
    Michelle N.

    I'm a geek for bread!! A coworker brought this in and it was almost all gone by the end of the day! I tried the Regular and Ube Staxx Bread. My favorite would have to be the regular one just because of how addicting the plain and simple can get. Best if eaten fresh and hot, but reheating it isn't bad either. A bit sweeter than Starbread, but delicious and close by if you don't want to make that drive. Will definitely swing by again and bring these as a potluck item in the future!

    Staxx - 25 Piece Box
    Stephany M.

    Came in at 8:30 on a Tuesday morning. There was a guy in the back working and enjoying his morning. Singing. I loved it. Really shows someone enjoying their work. Place was really clean. There was only 1 person behind the counter and there were 3 of us in the store but went quickly. Really nice guy and answered all of our questions. The ube donut would give 9/10. Had ube filling in the donut as well. Fruity pebbles would give 8/10. The Oreo I would give an 8/10. It tasted a little stale. The staxx were bomb. 12/10. Very sweet tho can only have a few. Will definitely be back

    Delicious donuts
    Vince A.

    I was in the OC and I had to check out BAD Bakers. Upon seeing some of their goodies on their site and Yelp page, I was enthusiastic about checking it out. Upon entering, the display selection of their donuts and pastries looked pretty amazing. Aside from some typical donuts, there were so many that stood out; different flavors, unique to BAD Bakers. The store manager greeted us, and immediately went to bring us samples. Some plain and ube staxx were given to us, and that was the hook and sink. Wanting a good sample of their products, I ordered the 1/2 bundle which comes with half a dozen donuts and 20 staxx. Given it was Saturday, I made sure I got some Ube Staxx. The Staxx here alone which are Spanish Rolls, are worth your time and money themselves. They are their take of Filipino baked goods, but I would say, even better. The donuts are perfection. The fact that some of these have ube glaze is outstanding and a step up in the donut game. When picking my donut selection, there was no discretion in what I could pick. All options were open. I bring up this point because, you can go to other donut shops (big chains and small) and they will literally tell you which donuts are premium and are not part of the standard dozen order. Anyway, this business is awesome, and quite the hidden gem in east Santa Ana. I swear that this place will not disappoint. If you like donuts, or just sweet bread, and Filipino food they have what you want. They also sell lumpia and empanadas. Great business and friendly people here!

    9/17/25 (wed): My own pastry box - Staxx Bread, Guava Cheese, Strawberry shortcake donut, Kronut  holes & Ube cookie!
    Mimi L.

    Bad Bakers? More like Too-Good-They-Should-Be-Illegal Bakers. This family-owned Filipino-inspired bakery in Santa Ana/Tustin is where creativity meets carbs and it has my heart -- and my waistline. What started as a casual stop turned into a bi-weekly ritual, and I regret nothing. I mean... once I found out BAD stands for Bread And Donuts, I knew I was in trouble. They weren't lying. The variety here is unreal. Here's what keeps me coming back (besides sheer lack of willpower): ++ Staxx Bread & Ube Staxx Bread: If you haven't tried these yet, you're missing out. Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet -- basically a carb cloud sent from heaven. The Ube Staxx is borderline addictive. Staxx is my favorite bread to gift (and hoard for myself). ++ The Ube Crinkle Cookie: I was graciously gifted one... and now I can't stop thinking about it. Chewy, flavorful, and lowkey addictive. If you're an ube lover, this is a must. ++ Kronut Holes: OBSESSED. My new addiction. These little bite-sized beauties are dangerously good -- flaky on the outside, soft on the inside, and rolled in just the right amount of sugar. You can pull them apart so easily, which somehow makes it even harder to stop at just one and you can't. Be warned though -- they sell out fast. If you see them, don't hesitate! ++ Rewards Program: Sign up for it. It actually gives solid perks and points add up faster than you'd think -- especially if you're like me and "just stopping by" a little bit often. Discounts and free treats? Yes, please. The staff here is always friendly. Whether I'm asking questions about what's new or just taking forever to decide (again), they're always patient, helpful, and genuinely seem to enjoy being there -- which makes the whole experience even sweeter. Everything here makes a fantastic gift and everyone I've introduced to Bad Bakers has become an instant fan. (Some might say cult following, I say well-fed friends). Presentation is cute, and the flavors always impress. The only downside? I live dangerously close. Like "oh I'll just stop by real quick" close. Like "I don't even need to put on real pants" close. Pray for my self-control.

    Linh P.

    Was craving donuts, so decided to stop by Bad again and we were blown away with the different assortments they had. They had cronuts, savory baked items, and seasonal donuts as well! My favorite was the s'mores cronut and their lumpia. The lumpia was made fresh and I love the side of vinegar as well. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area!

    Donuts!
    Jonathan B.

    Nothing bad about BAD Bakers, a hidden gem in Santa Ana! As you walk in, you're introduced with the welcoming smells of a neighborhood bakery. The Staxx bread is to die for, pillowy dough and perfectly sweet! The donuts were nice and fresh, I love the ube cream! The service was fantastic, there are so many choices and everyone was so friendly answering all our questions. There's plenty of parking in the complex and also a drive thru, how convienient! We'll definitely be back again!

    Sweet and Savory Mix box from Too Good To Go app
    Diana R.

    Discovered this bakery through the Too Good To Go app. I've never had this type of baked items before. It was pretty quiet around 2:30 in the afternoon. The staff was just OK and quick with putting together my sweet and savory mix box. He probably said two or three words to me and I was on my way. My family enjoyed the various items. I really liked the soft texture of the Staxx breads. I will definitely come back to try out some more items.

    Staxx Bread Box
    Tiffany P.

    Came here after a Pilates class nearby because I was craving senorita bread. They've got a good selection of donuts and flavored senorita bread too, but of course I had to try the classic senorita bread. The guy at the counter was super friendly and even offered me a sample fresh out of the oven. The bread was piping hot, softer and sweeter than Starbread. At first bite it was almost too soft, borderline mushy, but once it cooled down at home it was perfect. I wish it was a little less sweet but I still enjoy it. Pro tip: throw it in the air fryer for a few minutes and you'll get that crispy outside with the soft, fluffy center. So good! Prices are reasonable, service was great, and honestly...I think I prefer this over Starbread.

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