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

Honestly, not bad at all! The only reason I'm giving this place 4 stars instead of 5 is the…read morepricing. I personally thought it was a little excessive for the everyday person or family looking to grab breakfast. Don't get me wrong, the food was PHENOMENAL! We tried a couple of different things for the first time, and everything was delicious. I'm the type of person who doesn't mind spending a little extra on food as long as the quality justifies it, and they definitely delivered in that department. We actually came across this place on TikTok, and since it was only about a 12-minute drive, we figured why not give it a shot? The staff was great, the service was friendly, and most importantly, my wife and little one left happy. That's always a win in my book! Now, I'll be the first to admit I'm a bit of a cheapskate , but hear me out. For what we spent on breakfast for 2 adults and a 3-year-old, we honestly could've gone down the street to Broken Yolk and practically had steaks for breakfast! With that being said, I definitely see us coming back, just probably not for a casual Friday breakfast. This feels more like a place we'd visit to celebrate something special, whether it's a birthday, promotion, anniversary, or just a little family treat. Overall, amazing food, great staff, and a happy family walking out the door. Just be prepared to spend a little more than your typical breakfast spot. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Would I come every weekend? My wallet says no.

Great pastry Fresh and delicious…read more I highly recommend to try them Not pricy either Good staff and very good service

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!

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!

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.

Stopped by mainly for the "English muffins", but ended up getting a cold brew and a few sweet items…read morefrom the counter as well. I was confused when I was looking around inside because I didn't see any English muffins, but I had read that that's what they're known for. When I asked someone who worked there, they said that their "manna buns" were English muffins. Against my better judgment I bought a pack of 6. Another reviewer describes them well as being closer to hamburger buns. They are not griddled, but baked, so you don't have the signature crust from griddle contact on both sides like an English muffin. Also from being baked or possibly faster fermentation than standard, the interior is missing the caverns so it's just a consistent texture the whole way through, no nooks and crannies. The croissant was unremarkable, the cookie too decadent and overly sweet. The only saving grace of this place is that the staff were super nice. Seems very much a local spot, but as someone just passing through, I would recommend heading elsewhere for bread.

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.

Such a cute place to check out in Lake Forest! Brio Brio is a japanese bakery that offers different…read moresandwiches, drinks, and baked goods. My husband and I came here for lunch one day and we ordered an iced strawberry matcha latte and a yuzu lemonade for drinks, tamago and banh mi sandwich. The customer service was great and very helpful as this was our first time here. The drinks were quite refreshing! Now..if you miss the tamago sandwiches you get in Japan, then you must check out Brio Brio! The sandwiches are so thick and look at how hefty the sandwiches were?! The banh mi consisted of jidori chicken breast with cabbage, carrot, cilantro, radish, fried onion, sesame oil, and some kind of aoli dressing. It reminds me the asian chicken salad from stone oven but in a sandwich, which is a good thing cause I miss stone oven and their asian chicken salad! I will definitely be back because I want to check out their other sandos, drinks, and the baked goods! What I also love about this place is that they also sell goods in the middle of the place, I love supporting small businesses!

My husband, kids and I made a trip to Brio Brio last weekend. We got the following things…read more Pesto Chicken sando Iced Goma Matcha Latte PRIME beef curry bread Honey toast Starting out there was a long like out the door, it moved at an ok pace not super quick not too slow. Inside was decorated really nice, the ambiance was cute and everything was very clean. The service was great, we were unsure on the drink so the cashier made a good recommendation. The pesto chicken sando is what we came for and I was not a total fan of it. I think I was expecting more of a burst of flavor, but it truly tasted how it sounds - chicken with pesto and arugula. The star of the sandwich was the marinated tomatoes, these were fantastic, I wish there were more tomatoes and slightly less chicken to get a more even ratio going. For the price point, I wouldn't get this again. All in all, the sandwich wasn't bad, it was just as expected. Will have to check out the egg salad sando and the beef sando next time, they looked great! The prime beef curry bread was delicious, very tender chunks of beef and the curry had a slight spice. Really good panko crusted bread. Would get this again! The honey toast was great as well, it tasted almost like a custard on top. Had a nice crust and fluffy interior. The Goma matcha latte was not my favorite, it was very Goma forward and I couldn't really taste the matcha. Additionally, it was a little clumpy so when you would sip it you would get a clump of Goma. If I came back, I would likely stick to the pastries as they were standard priced and pretty big for that price. The sandos, I may or may not try again, they were all around $16+ and were stuffed, but still on the small size. I am glad I tried it!