I originally just had a craving and wanted to go buy a cake--specifically heading there for the *Greenteatella*--but the owner told me it's only available on weekends . Instead, he recommended the *Creamtella* and their matcha beverages. I was absolutely blown away; who would have thought that *Cheesetella's matcha drinks would be this delicious?! There is a wide selection of matcha drinks available in-store. The owner mentioned that they use high-quality matcha (I'm guessing he meant ceremonial grade?), and he even showed me their preparation process--specifically how they whisk it to achieve that smooth, "mirror-like" finish! Matcha Einspanner Personally, I prefer this kind of simple flavor profile: matcha blended with a rich, thick cream topping. It offers a satisfyingly subtle tea aroma with every sip--a true delight for any matcha enthusiast! Strawberry Matcha w/ Pistachio Cream If you love strawberries and enjoy sweet flavors, you'll likely enjoy this one. However, since I'm not personally a huge fan of the combination of strawberry jam and matcha, I felt just "okay" about it--though it is a tasty drink! The pistachio cream topping definitely earns some extra points here! Creamtella The combination of cream and cake gave me a whole new appreciation for their pastries. The cream perfectly counteracts the cake's tendency to be a bit dry; together, they make for a truly perfect pairing! You absolutely *must* give this a try!! It gets a huge thumbs-up from me! Chocotella This one is fairly standard and straightforward. The small chocolate pieces add a nice textural element, and the flavor is a definite plus--especially if you're a chocolate lover! However, the cake itself leans a bit toward the drier side--much like their original plain flavor (which is why I still highly recommend going for the versions with added cream!) To be honest, the first time I tried their cakes, I wasn't particularly impressed. Later, I saw posts suggesting that heating them up before eating makes them taste much better. But this time, the *Creamtella* truly blew me away, completely changing my opinion of the brand. And the matcha drinks are just the icing on the cake! The owner is genuinely a wonderful person--so friendly and enthusiastic! Since it's just him and one other employee working in the shop, making the drinks takes a little time, so please be patient! ^_^ read more

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It was one stressful week and when I saw this dessert shop, it put a smile on my face! The souffle plain cheesecake was our pick. It was a pretty good size, about 4 servings for us. We had it with some fresh berries. Super moist and fluffy with a light cheese taste. So delicious. So many ways to serve too, like with side of fresh whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, macerated berries, skies the limit. They also have coffee on the menu, only caffeinated though. Would have loved one, but it was just too late in the day. Next time! It paired very well with tea :) It is located in the Harvard Place shopping center, where parking is plenty. Perfect little pick me up for you and your loved ones. Makes a sweet gift for your favorite person too. Enjoy! read more

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A small store front to pick up cheese cake or castella cake. There are inside seating so it is more of a to-go place. Got to place the order online for quicker pickup. The cheese cake was fluffy, light, and tasty. It went well pairing with some coffee I had at home. The chocolate cake was a bit day and not as flavorful. read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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Cheesetella is so yummy. It's light, fluffy, and just sweet enough. It's a very generous size, meant to be shared with family. We ordered the original, chocolate, and cream flavors. They came out very fast. Everyone loved what they ordered. The original is my favorite. I can see myself coming here every day. Just keep in mind that their business sign blends in with the wall color, so it was hard to find. Also, there don't seem to be many tables -- it's not really a sit-down bakery. Everyone was just doing takeout. read more

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I have placed my order online a few days ago and went to pick and it's very fast and smooth. When I got there, I also saw the ube cheese cakes on the rack and I could not help but grab one more as well. It's delightful! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

If you're going for the Japanese cheesecake: stellar. 12/10. I got the Ube and it was inhaled almost immediately. Matcha (I think with mango): the mango had nice chunks and flavor, but the matcha was light. I might give matcha one more go just to know it wasn't a bad day for whatsoever reason, but also not super inclined to with all the matcha options nearby. read more

Cheesetella - Menu April 2026 - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Sooooo yummy. Worth trying at least once. The bread is sooo fluffy and moist. One of the best sponge cakes I've ever tasted in my life. I've tried the original and this is hands down my favorite. I've tried the chocolate one and it was meh. I feel like if they added the chocolate chips throughout the entire bread, rather than just the top, it would taste better and feel less bland to eat. But they're both still so good to eat regardless. I wish I knew how to make these at home! read more

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3/12/2026 Chocotella with Mocha Loved this one! Spongy, moist, fluffy with plenty chocolate chips scattered throughout the castella. Light in cocoa flavor and light in sweetness too. The mocha whipped cream tastes like the typical mocha cream you find in Asian bakeries for their mocha cakes. Light in mocha coffee flavor. Not overly sweet either and it complements the Chocotella. Choc chips do distract from the soft sponginess of cake, as there are many choc chips scattered throughout the cake. Still, this was a great dessert option for gatherings or even birthdays! Creamtella Vanilla castella was also spongy, moist and fluffy, yet a tad bit dry at the end. However, overall still good. A bit of eggy flavor as most castella cakes go. The vanilla whipped cream was light and went well with the castella. Both castella cakes have dry parts, mostly the outer edges. As you move inwards, it is very soft and moist. Wanted to get the Matchatella, which is Matcha Castella cake with Matcha whipped cream. But it's only available on Saturdays and Sundays. Customer Service The person at the front was friendly and helpful. She was patient and answered any questions I had. Self-Order Kiosk There is a self-order kiosk available. Seats Two sets of tables for 2 were set up right outside the store. Parking Located in a large strip mall, so you will have little to no issues in finding free parking. Loved the location, as everything was clean with ample parking. Definitely want to return to try their Matcha Creamtella! read more

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i love how cheesetella not only has the fluffiest castella cakes, they also have a larger drink menu selection now! Lots of matcha and coffee options to choose from! i lly liked the dubai mocha. Make sure to go early because they run out of their castella cake flavors. i need to go back to try some of their other flavors it's so soft and fluffy read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came here after brunch for a little dessert. They only have sitting outside and due to the rain we decided to order to go. Now we somehow thought they'd sale by slice but we ended up with 3 full loafs. They were delicious though. Totally recommend it. read more

An Instagram ad for this bakery popped up on my feed, and it looked so good that I decided to drive over and try it for myself. When I got there, I asked the woman in front of me--who was buying several bags of cakes--which one she recommended. She laughed and said, "Honestly, I just saw an ad and came here today." I told her the same thing happened to me, and we both had a good laugh about how effective that Instagram ad was. I ended up purchasing the original, and it was absolutely delicious. This will definitely be a regular stop for me whenever I'm craving this cheesecake/pound cake. I'm so glad that ad showed up on my Instagram page! Lol read more

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My boyfriend who lives in the area brought my sisters and I to give them a try while we are visiting from Texas. The cakes were phenomenal, so jiggly light and spongy. Perfect level of sweetness and compared to other castella cakes we have had, these were airy and light without any dryness. We got the Chocotella, Cheesetella and the cheesecake. For drinks we got the sparkling yuzu ade, mango matcha and cinnamon white mocha latte. Everything was absolutely delicious, especially pairing a bite with the cake and sipping our drinks. Service was so kind and sweet to us. David, you and your team are amazing! We'll definitely be coming back when we're in town next! read more

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My bf got the original because he knows I've been dying to try this place. It was pretty mid, maybe I got the wrong item but he got what was said to be the most popular. It's not bad. It's just an underwhelming sponge cake idk nothing very "cheese" about it. Again, maybe we got the wrong item but even for an original flavor I couldn't appreciate much about it. Next time I'd try something else read more

In general I'm a huge fan of Japanese bakeries because everything is so fluffy. I decided to check out Cheesetella based on the reviews and am happy that I did. The store sells Castella cakes which are Japanese sponge cakes and Japanese cheesecakes. You can get the original Castella cake (completely plain, no cheese or filling) or go for the cream filled ones. Ordering is super easy. There is a tablet in the front where you order and pay. There was only one store clerk but I got my order in less than 30 seconds after ordering. I bought the original Castella without any filling. It was soft and fluffy without being dry. Really tasty and probably one of the best sponge cakes I've had in awhile. Price was reasonable at $12.50 for a decent sized slice. You need to keep this refrigerated as it can spoil after a few days. This is located in a strip mall so there is always plenty of parking. I will definitely be back to try their Cheesetella. read more

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Came all the way from corona in hopes to try out their famous original cheesecake that keeps popping up on my IG account. but unfortunately they're already sold out!! So I purchased two big ass pieces of their chocolate and original cake. the owner was super nice. Told me the next time call she couldn't believe that drove so far she did give me some urb cheesecake to try out it was delicious creamy spongy at the same time you just have to come out and try it for yourself. The location is small but clean! Didn't see any tables or chairs so everything is to go only. read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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My 1st time trying castella at Cheesetella and it was fantastic! The service was quick and friendly and the food was delicious. We ordered a creamtella, chocotella & a classic castella. All were yummy. FLUFFY and light. We couldn't pick a favorite we loved them all! Next time we want to try the ube flavor. read more

Cheesetella - Our order - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

I love Cheesetella for its softness and moist cake. It can be a great snack for your daily munching. They have coffee on the menu now which makes it so convenient for a one-stop shop. I had: 1. Cheesetella 2. Ube cheesecake 3. Latte read more

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Quick and easy visit to try the original cheesetella and a cheesecake! Service was friendly and helpful, and ambiance is casual, as this is a shop meant for selecting and picking up your goodies rather than lingering for eating onsite. The original cheesetella was so fluffy and light - the kind of Castella that is airy and delicious, and definitely not too sweet. The cheesecake was creamy and a bit more rich. Both were good but I prefer the original cheesetella if you're just looking to try one. Looking forward to going back and trying other flavors! read more

Cheesetella - Original Cheesetella and Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

This was a unique place to try and seemed quite popular for a Sunday afternoon when we came. People came in mostly from online order / Uber delivery. By the time we came they ran out of the Ube Cheesecake. They did have samples of it to try - the texture was buttery soft, it melted in my mouth, flavor was delicious but a little on the sweet side for me (but still pretty good considering I'm not much of a cheesecake fan). We ended up ordering the Original, which was still pretty good (would've paired up nice with a matcha drink, we'll have to order one next time). Instead, we got the Strawberry milk drink, which was like any other strawberry milk we've tried. The thing that was disappointing was I asked for light ice, they filled up half the cup with ice. I don't like having my drinks too cold, and drinking mostly ice, so places where they give me half or if not entirely ice in the drink is so disappointing. It's a small place, if there was a line inside the area, It looks like they could fit about 6-7 individuals to order. There was one table with a couple of chairs right outside their door. Staff were professional, but not personable/friendly. I would still come back to try other flavors, and one of the matcha drinks. read more

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Was very excited to try this place! Upon arrival there was an overly long wait and the place seemed a but short staffed as the orders were taking long to takeout. The shop is very small but the cashier was very lovely and apologizing for the wait. chocotella 7/10 (cream is coffee flavored not a big fan tastes very much like tiramisu, pancake is very eggy as well but airy fluffy) ube cheescake 8.5/10 (better prob warm, has very subtle flavor not too sweet but ube flavor is there! love this one) Overall I would give this place another try for their different flavors. read more

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If you are on a diet, do not try Cheesetella because you'll be hooked from the first bite. It's a rainbow cloud on the palate. I would definitely recommend to add the cream even to the chocolate because it takes it to the next level. Cheesetalla is a tiny shop full of personality and amazing service. 10/10 read more

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A Must-Try for Castella & Light Cheesecake Lovers! This shop specializes in classic-style Castella and light, airy cheesecakes, and they completely blew me away -- no butter at all! That makes the cakes so refreshing and guilt-free. The texture is incredibly soft and fluffy, melting right in your mouth. The cream filling is smooth and delicate -- not too sweet, not heavy -- just perfect Here's what I tried this time Taro Flavor - Gentle taro aroma mixed with creamy sweetness. Every bite feels like happiness. Coffee Flavor - Slightly bitter coffee fragrance balanced by light cream. So addicting! Halloween Special - The colors are super fun and cute! My kids were instantly obsessed. The black layer is sesame-flavored, and the purple filling inside is taro. They loved it so much they brought it to school to share -- and now their whole class is hooked Their classmates even asked where it's from! If you love old-school sponge cakes but prefer something light and not too rich, I highly recommend this place! Perfect for afternoon tea or as a classy little gift for friends. Tip: Keep it refrigerated for the best texture and finish within 48 hours read more

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What I got: Ube Cheesecake Ube Matcha Coco Cloud Dubai Chocolate Mocha Strawberry Matcha Double Matcha I really loved their cheesecake! It's soo soft, fluffy and delicious. The Ube cheesecake is soo perfect not too overwhelming just the right amount. The drinks are good and refreshing. Love that they're soo many options to choose from and have variety of matcha selections and coffee options. The service is fast and friendly. Ambiance is cute and some seating outside. Mostly to go orders only . I would come back again for cheesecake and drinks read more

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Tried Cheesetella for the first time today with my nephew after seeing a few TikToks. We ordered on the iPad to get our goodies to-go. I was surprised by how many things were showing out of stock already and it was about 12pm. I can tell this place is busy! We got 1 regular Cheesetella and 1 regular Cheesecake. I think the Cheesetella was good, light, airy, and the cream inside was my favorite. I would love some kind of topping though, because it was a little plain and somewhat dry. I'd love the ability to choose a topping like, strawberry, chocolate, or event Nutella! The Cheesecake was also good and tastes much more like eggs than a typical cheesecake. It was a new and interesting dessert. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying one of their lattes! They looked so good. Also, I'd love to see some tea options one day too! read more

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I had seen cheesetella and their japanese inspired cheesecakes all over my fyp and so i decided to give it a try. i got their korean latte, original castella, cheesetella, and ube cheesecake (MY FAVORITE ONE) and it was soooo good. even though it looks super heavy, the fluffiness and the ingredients for the cakes makes it a super duper light dessert! the workers here were so nice and you could tell that these cheesecakes were truly made with intention! there isn't that much seating (2 outdoor seating areas) but i think overall, it's still super worth it. the store was clean and very cute. i highlyyy recommend coming here!! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

I love the fluffiness of the cheesetella cakes! It's definitely dangerous since you can easily eat a lot of the cake without realizing since it tastes so light! The jiggly cheesecake is also fun to eat! Ordering is pretty straightforward and easy. They are pretty fast aout bringing out the cakes and being ready to go. The set up is pretty quiet but really is meant for take out and not really for sit down. In the recent years, I've noticed a fluctuation in the quality of the castella cakes. They aren't as consistently fluffy as they used to be, though I'm not sure if it's due to one offs. read more

Made a bit of a mistake here on our recent visit. We ordered an ube cheesecake and the creamtella, thinking that the ube cheesecake would be big and good for sharing and that the creamtella would be just a single slice. The ube cheesecake was a full cake but kind of tiny and the creamtella was this big massive hunk of spongey cake and cream. Oops. More leftovers for us! But, hopefully we can help some others avoid making our mistake. To her credit, I think the woman working the cash register tried to tell me because I ordered a small creamtella slice and she said they're only one size...I just didn't know how massive that was! The ube cheesecake (my pick) was delightful although my companions thought it wasn't sweet enough. The creamtella (my husband's pick) was a tad sweeter and the cream was nice and light and fluffy. After going to the Pilates studio next door for a while, I'm so glad to have finally tried this little bake shop. It would be a great spot for a last minute dessert for a small or big gathering. read more

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Holy cow. Something is seriously wrong with this business. I wanted to order a matchacremtella online for in store pickup. I kept seeing that the item was unavailable online so I called to see if they would be making it. I called at 10am on Saturday and was told it will become available at noon. Called at 1pm and was told they are backed up and will have it at 1:30-2pm. Called again at 330pm and was told they wont be making it today. Omg. read more

This location open from 10am to 8PM. I came on Saturday 4/25/26 at 3PM for chessetella and they ran out pretty much everything. The employees just simply said they sold out for the day and did not bother to make more cakes. Seriously sold out at 3pm but stay open until 8pm. 5hrs doing nothing?? Very nice management!!! The original was cold and dry btw. read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

I go here and it consistently has the same quality I need. Spongy, fresh and yummy. It's more of a grab and go location. Pricing should never go above what they charge. Price point is at the max I would pay. read more

My absolute favorite cake--light, airy, and perfectly fluffy! If you love old-fashioned sponge cake made with simple, quality ingredients with perfect sweetness ,this is a must-try. The shop is bright, clean, and welcoming--one of those places that feels good the moment you walk in. Me and my friend were lucky enough to meet the owner, who introduced us to some of their new drink items not on the menu. And wow... the pistachio foam coffee Do not skip this one!!! So happy to have discovered this local hidden gem. Now I know exactly where to go whenever a cake craving hits. Highly recommend! read more

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I really like their original cheesecake. It's not cloying or overly rich, just the perfect level of sweetness. Honestly, it's the ideal birthday cake for anyone trying to avoid muffin tops and diabetes. Would be amazing if they had a sugar free version in the future. My only gripe? I wish they offered small samples for people actually trying to decide which flavors to buy. I came in to pick up gifts and had to choose blindly since I haven't tried them all yet. I've seen other Yelpers posting photos of samples, but when I asked, they said they don't offer any. (Do I look like I'm about to down all your free samples and leave? Maybe. Fine.) Still, the quality's great, the texture's spot on, and that original flavor keeps me coming back. read more

Didn't get a chance to try a cheesetella but the iced brown sugar latte with oat milk was pretty good. They have a touch screen you can order from when you enter but you can't customize drinks on it. I was able to change the milk in my latte to oat milk by ordering at the register. The girl working there was super nice too. read more

Cheesetella - Iced brown sugar latte with oat milk - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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I came here at 11:30 am. Still early in the day and they were out of almost everything. A lot of popular items. I do understand they are popular but they should be more prepared for that. Also you don't know they are out until you check the electronic menu. When I asked about an item all they said was "oh yes it's sold out". They should also let you know when the batch is coming out. Instead we just kept refreshing the menu to see what was available. It was frustrating. The cake was really good. I tasted a bite of my friends but I feel like it was a wasted trip since most options including drinks were unavailable. If you do get the cake it needs the cream! As mentioned it was good but I wouldn't return. read more

I try to stop by whenever I'm in the area. Their cakes are hefty slabs of the lightest, fluffiest cake that is perfect with tea. The cake isn't too sweet, and when paired with whipped cream, it's the perfect treat. There's a kiosk you can order from if it gets too busy. Creamtella is my favorite, but there are other flavors that I want to try! There's plenty of parking. I would recommend going earlier than later in the day as some of the favorites tend to get sold out. read more

As much as I like the cheesecake and cheese castella from here, it's a bit too pricey for what it is. The price has gone up and now, it's $16 for the same sized cheesecake. Castella's are $12 and $13 with cream. Unless you're craving this type of dessert and want the convenience that it is in Irvine, I don't think it's worth the price. The one thing that I would still come back to this place for is the Cheesetella ($12). It is literally their store name and it's the only place that sells that sponge-cake texture with cheese in the middle. I love that sweet and salty taste. Service is friendly. They offer samples as well. This is a clean and small shop that has plenty of parking in a shared parking lot with Ralphs. read more

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I've always been a customer of cheesetella for their moist and fluffy cheesecakes. I definitely prefer cheesetella over their competitor. This is the cheesecake I received today.... Doesn't look like the perfectly rounded look they usually are, the sides are all sunken in, and it was SO dry and hard, especially the outer areas. I am incredibly disappointed in the quality of cheesecake I received today... read more

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Coffee is amazing! I only get to try the chocolate cake, it's was warm, fluffy and soft. It's not too sweet, perfect for Asian palettes. read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

I don't really like the taste of the cake. It's a little bit dry. It doesn't taste like something from a bakery shop claiming to be Japanese moist cake. Uncle Tetsu is much better and fluffy and moist than this one. I wonder if it's because I didn't order the cheesecake. By the store lady told me all the cakes are fluffy but I don't know I'm not sure. Or maybe the one I got it was just more dry. read more

Cheesetella - Dry cake - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

I've purchased a handful of cakes from Cheesetella now, as they're always a hit with anyone that has a slice. Tiny shop that's standing room only with no indoor seating, so it's a quick in and out trip, if there's no line. Ordering online is also an option, but I like to gamble, so I did a pickup via walk-in. I've recently ordered 3 for a family Christmas gathering. Thankfully our event was the day after Christmas (so they were open), but the only item available was the ube cheesecakes - no other flavor or type. But that was okay, because it helped narrow my options down (I knew the ube cheesecakes would be much-wanted dessert, so I got 3). They're smaller cakes at $17/each, but they're light and fluffy and were a highlight at the gathering. Can't wait to try their other flavors and cakes! read more