W eats, shoutout French people and Ariana is the goat we love Persians as well cuz we are Persian…read moreand Ariana should be promoted

Suchhhhhh a lovely spot to visit when you're craving freshly made pastries, brunch, or a good cup…read moreof coffee. One thing I love is that everything is freshly made in-house, and they have a nice variety of sweet and savory options. I tried their pumpkin spice latte and mini pumpkin pie, which were perfect for the fall season. For brunch, we got the Little France Club and French toast. We also sampled several of their pastries, including the hazelnut croissant roll, almond croissant, lemon macaron, and raspberry macaron. There's a little bit of everything here, whether you're stopping by for coffee and a pastry or sitting down for a brunch date. It's a great spot to check out if you're in the Mission Viejo area and want to support a local bakery

Stopped by Diotima Bakehouse this morning and wow, I get the hype now. Everything tasted like it…read morecame out of the oven minutes ago. What surprised me most was that the pastries weren't super sweet. A lot of cafés drown everything in sugar, but here you can actually taste the butter and the bake. Big plus for me. Fair warning, the line was long. But honestly that tells you something, locals don't wait in line for mediocre stuff. It was worth it. The coffee was really good too. Not sure about their beans, but it tasted fresh roasted, smooth and full of flavor. Went perfectly with the pastries. I'll be back for sure. 5 stars!

Wow I wish I visited here sooner since I live around the corner ha! I came by around 8:30 am before…read morework to see what the deal was with this bakery and the wonderful reviews! Located in the plaza next to Sonic. Small and cozy! Tables and chairs are available inside if you want to sit and enjoy. I browsed the savory and sweet baked goods in the display box and I loved that there weren't too many options because then I feel like I don't know what to get and this tells me they pour lots of attention and love into each recipe. I ordered a salt bread with cheese and jalapeno, this is my favorite item from the mexican bread markets, and I got 4 different pastries: berry custard type cup, a guava and cheese and this was the BEST one I have ever had in my life, an apple tart and the coffee cake. Oh my goodness, the flakey crust, the creamy filling, the fresh tart fruit, this is pure heaven. On the pricey side, so definitely a once in a while treat. I didn't try the beverages this time but they have a great selection of cofee and tea. The employees are so nice! Lots of smiles and welcoming faces. Come here!

What else to say about Chaupain, except it's always exceptional?…read more I'm biased - but their pastries have got to be the best in OC. This is the 3rd Chaupain location I've been to, I happened to be in the area. It's smaller than the one on La Paz in LN to be sure, but ample size enough to provide anyone with full tastes of their amazing goods. I like everything - I've tried nearly all of their pastries and cakes, this time I tried the cinnamon roll- which was insanely good, soft, and tasted of such quality. Actually - never tried their quiche, which is certainly on a bucket list for next time. I highly recommend everything they have - but just to name a new, the guava cream cheese, cinnamon cream cheese, mixed berry bateau, opera cake, vanilla scone, any of their croissants, lemon tiramisu, and the jamon sandwich is incredible - I love that the bread had a chewy texture, which is perfect for this sandwich. Adding any of the American condiments would almost be a sacrilege, but a bit of dijon is good, which they have there in packets- the flavours work so well together. I really struggle to restrain myself when coming here, which necessary for your wallet and your waistline - but whatever you decided it's all good here. The customer service was also stellar - very friendly, helpful, and personable. Thank you !

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!

We recently ordered 6 sandwiches for a Duffy boat evening in Newport Harbor. We got 3 roast beef…read moreand 3 chicken pesto. They were able to accommodate us ordering the day before and had them waiting for pickup. Each sandwich comes with either fruit or salad and we asked for fruit. They were nice enough to put all the fruit in a plastic bowl as they knew we would be having a little gathering. Nice touch. Sandwiches super fresh and tasty. Excellent bread. Super friendly staff. I returned today for another sandwich and pumpkin danish. Got the chicken pesto on baguette this time and it was excellent. Love the baguette here. The pastry was very good. I'll be back to try the rest of the cakes and pastries.

I was able to try a few pastries from this shop and was blown away immediately just looking at…read morethem. Really gorgeous top tier baked goods that are rare these days. These are not only gorgeous but also delicious. Flaky perfect crusts, strong flavors. Lightly sweetened. Highly recommend. Really enjoyed the almond croissant

Pandor Bakery is very cutely decorated and has plenty of seating. They have a lot of items on their…read moremenu. The quiche was fluffy and very tasty. The almond croissant was flat and not flaky, there are better options elsewhere. It's a good place to meet up with friends or do work.

Pandor is such a sweet bakery and cafe located right off the 5-freeway in Mission Viejo. I had the…read morepleasure of trying it for the first time this week with a friend. They have a great indoor space as well as a small patio with umbrellas. They have a great selection of food, drinks and sweets. There was so much to choose from. The staff were all very helpful and friendly and I must admit, I loved their hats (part of their uniform). The overall vibe was just a good one. My caprese was delicious and the toast it came with pushed it over the edge to amazing! I have the strawberry lavender lemonade with iced tea added and for it was very tart. I look forward to coming back soon and trying more items...especially those delicious looking pastries! Yum!

My fiancé and I visit Scratch on a very regular basis and absolutely love it. Everything from the…read morebreakfast/lunch menu to all the pastries and sweets we enjoy. I highly recommend stopping in and don't forget to take a few knock knocks to go! I only give four stars because they have removed the coconut knock knock and chocolate coconut croissant from their menu. Both items were elite (the coco knock being a staple of the scratch menu) and the sadness that has been caused by the removal of these items is unacceptable. Please deeply consider bringing back one if not both items. The scratch community will thank you!

A while back, Jen and I had stopped by after shopping at Trader Joes and vowed to come back. Today…read morewas the day. Stopped by around 11am and started by ordering breakfast. Jen went with the Southwest Breakfast Sandwich and I opted for the Breakfast Burrito with Chorizo. Jen also had a cappuccino and I had a cafe mocha. Jen liked her sandwich and I tried a small bite. More of a lunch taste for me. My burrito was very upscale. All ingredients finely diced and the red sauce gave it a good kick. Jen liked my choice as well. A lovely woman was dining alone and Jen asked her about her dish. It was the BBLT and she highly recommended it, especially if you love bacon (hence the B.B. - double bacon). With breakfast out of the way, we looked at all their bakery options. Jen selected their Bananas Foster Knock Knock and a Lemon Shortbread Square. I went with an Original Knock Knock and their Chocolate Decadent Cake. Jen liked her Knock Knock. I'm saving mine but sure I'll enjoy. The store is large enough to browse items and not feel like you are in the way of others. As for dining, good amount of seating outside. Noise depends on who's there and how many. This is now in our breakfast/lunch rotation. I look forward to trying their salads, sandwiches or perhaps a burger.

we had the Kouign Amann and it was hands down the best apple pastry we've ever had, and we usually…read moredon't like apple pastries! incredible texture and flavor like nothing else. 10/10 would eat again! we got 5 eclairs made to order, and the owners were very kind to accommodate my needs on having them ready within only a few minutes.

First time experience. Great little family owned bakery/café with a family friendly atmosphere…read more Picked up some ham/cheese and spinach quiche's, lemon bar and some freshly made baguettes. Staff was friendly and respectful and location very clean. Everything purchased was freshly made and when prepared at home tasted great. The baguettes especially were amazing... I will definitely go back and highly recommend this business.

This hidden gem in lake forest offers some great Japanese matcha and baked items…read more Ordered the earl grey custard (seasonal) and it was simply amazing! The matcha was spot on. Only downfall is that the cups were disposable even though we were dining in. Otherwise, quiet indoor space and pretty large patio seating. Easy to park and would Visit again!

Brio brio has such delicious matcha! Not too sweet and the matcha is fresh…read more Line is always long, but the service is very personable. Pretty pricey, but it seems that might become the normal for matcha drinks these days.

Sweet Lili's is the BEST local bakery in Orange County. We consistently buy their delicious sweets…read more The Danmarki is my absolute favorite - others try to replicate, but none come close! In November, they provided delicious cookies and pastries for my baby shower. We were tempted to get the sweets the day before the event, but Shoreh Joon was adamant that we pickup the day of. This shows the level of pride they have in their product. As always, they were a total hit with all of our guests.

Sherry, the owner is absolutely amazing! Ordered my dad's 80th birthday cake from this bakery,…read morestunning cake and Devine flavor, extra fruit and extra custard filling not to mention excellent customer service. Highly recommend.

butter and cream pizza is such a cute local spot and definitely one you need to check out! i love…read morethat they use all organic ingredients and are seed oil free, which makes enjoying the food even better. the burrata pepperoni and honey pizza was so good, with the perfect combination of creamy burrata, savory pepperoni, and sweet honey. their ranches are also amazing and pair so well with the pizza. they have such a wide selection of cookies for every sweet tooth, and the dirty sodas are so refreshing, especially in this heat. definitely recommend stopping by, trying a little bit of everything, and supporting this local small business! shoutout to abbie (i might be spelling it wrong) for being so kind and welcoming!! the owner Natalie is extremely talented and hardworking i can't wait to come back for more!! IT IS GRAB & GO NOT A SIT DOWN PLACE

I have been a customer since my early teens at the Los Alamitos location, and am happy to have a…read morelocal location in South County as well! As if the sweets weren't enough to get you through the door, the pizzas are PHENOMENAL. The crust is unreal. So crispy, even after 20 min in the car. And the topping combinations are fantastic. As a Libra, having the half and half options and not having to pick just one is amazing. Ordering online was easy, my order was ready on time, and the pizza was delicious. The price for 2 pizzas is less than we would have spent on a night out, so it was so worth it for the quality. I have zero complaints. I just wish I had room for another slice. 10/10 would recommend.