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    Cafe Lowell

    4.3 (56 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Brian N.

    Cafe Lowell is a great spot with a really welcoming, family-style vibe. They have a nice deal with a $15 box where you can pre- mix and matched pastries. I tried the chocolate croissant and the strawberry cream cheese bread, and both were delicious and generously filled. There's also space to sit, eat, and study, plus plenty of parking which makes it easy to visit. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

    Tara H.

    Came here and grabbed a few things to try out. I enjoyed their following items: guava pastry, strawberry cream croissant, and chocolate chip muffin. The only thing o didn't like was their pound cake, it tasted dry to me. I'd come back here if I was in the area.

    Green Tea Cake
    Annie H.

    I ordered the green tea cloud cake for my boyfriend's mom's birthday. The whipped cream was light and not too sweet. The cake was simply delightful. The green tea flavor was prominent but not too overpowering. Overall, we'll like to try their other items. They also serve coffee! Please note that you can either order online or through the phone. I recommend ordering online since the employee who took my call did not understand English very well, and there was some confusion and miscommunication when placing my order. Thank you to Cafe Lowell for this delicious cake to celebrate my boyfriend's mom's birthday!

    Chloe L.

    Really solid Korean bakery spot in Garden Grove. The staff is super welcoming and sweet and there is a good variety of breads along with some unique ones I've never seen. I tried the salt bread and the texture is more soft and "bread-y" versus flaky than traditional salt bread but was surprisingly super yummy! There's also a lot of indoor seating so if you wanna come with friends and there's definitely room for you to sit and chat, which I always appreciate in a café!

    Malisa C.

    If you're missing Korean baked goods, Cafe Lowell is a must!!! Located in Garden Grove, it's in the Da Vien coffee plaza so there's lots of parking & it's easily accessible! The vibe is super cute with lots of seating options. Customer service is always AMAZING!!! They are super friendly and sweet people who go above and beyond to make sure you are happy. But about the actual breads- omg!!! SO, so good!!! Do not miss the Korean cream cheese garlic bread- it is DELICIOUS!!! The salt bread is super popular and OSS just like what you get in Korea. My fave sweet item was the matcha custard bread- it was phenomenally good!!! They also have a large drink menu and every item I've tried on it has been solid. Definitely stop in and give Cafe Lowell a try the next time you're in GG- you won't be disappointed!!!

    Egg salad sandwich
    Natasha C.

    My egg salad sandwich ($7.99) came with a complimentary house coffee! Promo* I signed up for their loyalty program . They have lots other unique drinks I would like to try. I liked the cafe's peaceful ambiance. (36/100)

    Egg salad salt bread
    Michelle ..

    Last time I came by before Cafe Lowell took over, there was hardly any baked goods left by the afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised at the wide assortment of sweet and savory pastries when I stepped inside Cafe Lowell! I was craving salt bread but also hadn't eaten breakfast yet, so I thought the egg salad salt bread was the perfect option for me! Bonus: they have a promo where you also get a free coffee (thanks to the sweet lady behind the counter for offering the coffee). There was plenty of egg salad filling though it could have been seasoned just a tad more. I also got the popular strawberry cream cheese pastry for later, which turned out to be more of a whipped cream + strawberry jam. Still good, but I was hoping for more cream cheese flavor/consistency.

    Store front (to the left of A R Supermarket)
    Stephanie X.

    I was craving some pain aux raisins (raisin rolls) and I found Cafe Lowell through Yelp. Located at the entrance of a small shopping mall building. Most of the stores are vacant, but Cafe Lowell is right at the front and can be seen from the entrance of the parking lot. The staff I met were very friendly and knowledgeable. They use fresh, high quality butter for all of their pastries. They have a variety of Korean and French pastries. All of the pastries are packaged and ready to go. I got the pain aux raisins set, pain aux chocolat set, custard cream bread and Soboro (peanut topping crust on top) cream bread with strawberries. All the pastries were flaky, moist and fresh. Highly recommend!! They also sell cakes.

    Soft Castella (App)
    Nikole D.

    A nice, cozy bakery located in a shopping center. Similar to an 85 ° Bakery or a Paris Baguette, you'll appreciate the quality and simplicity of their selection. Exterior: You won't have trouble finding parking as it's located in a shopping center with a large parking lot. There's a small patio space if you would like to spend time enjoying your treats outside. Interior: It's quiet and clean. Again, won't have trouble finding seating as I came on a Sunday at 3-4PM and it wasn't crowded at all! There's a variety of counter top and table seating. If you plan on getting work done, bring your devices charged as there's no outlets. Also, there's a bathroom in the vicinity but you'll need to be a customer (meaning buy something before trying to ask for the key). There is WiFi! You can get a lot of work done here as they also play relaxing instrumental music. Food and Service: They have everything nicely packaged and I appreciate their smaller options (bite-sized) such as the Pain Au Choco. A lot of their supply is not overly sweet (e.g., Custard Cream Bun). The service is also nice and patient (from personal experience). NOTE: Try this location out as they have their own reward system and a gift voucher ($5 off when you spend $25 or more on any purchase/no expiration date)! This is a hidden gem in the area that many people need to try.

    Garlic Cream Bowl (App)
    Alexandria W.

    The cafe was very cute and the pastries were self serve. The woman working at the register was really nice. They didn't have too many vegetarian options. The garlic cream bowl was one of the best snacks I've ever had. Perfectly salty and slightly sweet and I'm going to think about that bread for a long time.

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    Huai L.

    Cafe Lowell is a really nice bakery. The bread is soft, fresh, and has great flavor. Each item feels well made, whether it is a loaf, a pastry, or something savory. Everything tastes light and balanced, never too heavy. The owner is very kind and welcoming. The shop is clean with a comfortable layout and seating, which makes it easy to sit down and enjoy your food. The drink menu is also a good match for the baked goods, with options that go beyond the basics. It is the kind of place that makes you want to come back for both the quality and the atmosphere.

    Tiffany T.

    Rare to find another Korean bakery that's not Paris Baguette or Tous Les Jours around. First time coming around and everything we tried was delicious! Was looking for somewhere that had fresh salt bread like Korea. While it's not the most similar, it is still super yummy; they recommend it to be warmed up for about 8 seconds in the microwave and that did make it better. Stopped by in the afternoon on a weekday and the shelves were already running low. They did have signs that mark when the next round of items will be released and we just missed the next round so we didn't try as many as intended. The interior looks roomy and was surprisingly busy on a weekday. Service was quick. Will be back next time to try other pastries and maybe their drinks!

    Alice S.

    First time visiting the cafe! They have a wide assortment of pastries and the customer service was very nice too. There is a lot of different ice cream choices as well. The price is fair and I'm excited to be coming back :) Quick update: the breads taste wonderful!! They have salt bread which I purchased shortly afterwards

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    Bread was decent and there's lots of seating and fans inside. The fans made it a little loud tho

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    Typical Korean style bakery not too much selection but decent more on the sweet side they also serve coffee and drinks

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