Cheesetella my old time favorite. It's soft, smooth & yummy... not too sweet. Love to hear that s store nearby my house.. read more

Such a cute little spot and very clean. Plenty of drink options and the desserts look amazing! I ordered the mango matcha and ube matcha. Both turned out delicious. Definitely recommend! read more

Super kind service and offered to help constantly. Everything looks yummy too. All the food looks just as online read more

I was motivated to make this review because they would give us a free cheese cake squishy. Jokes on them, I would have done it anyways because service and food was fantastic. They gave me a sample of the ice cream, damn that was delicious. Had the Ube matcha drink and that was also really good. Slightly too sweet, but that's on me for not mixing it well enough. The matcha in the drink itself tasted good quality to me. We got the ube cheesecake. Cheese cake was so fluffy and delicious. It was not overly sweet. It wasn't overpoweringly ube flavored as well. Shout out to the staff working on 9/18 afternoon. They were fantastic. Everything came out super quick and I could see their team work. read more

This place rocks! The cakes are good and the staff have been awesome every time! The creamtella or cheesecakes are my favorite. read more

Very well done castella if that's your cup of tea. Not too sweet, airy, and spongelike Sweet service read more

Cheesetella - Chocotella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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Super unique never had it and amazingly excited to try. Service is nice and helpful and has ample parking! read more

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Cheesetella was such a wonderful surprise! Everything was deliciously light, fluffy, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. You can really enjoy the flavor without feeling weighed down afterward. The texture is incredibly soft and fresh, and you can tell a lot of care goes into what they make. Wish I got cheese. Next time! If you love desserts but don't like anything too heavy or sugary, this place is a must-try! Even after a few bites, you somehow want to keep going. Definitely coming back for more! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Cheesetella offers Japanese style cheesecake. Light, fluffy, and "not too sweet". The texture is soft, light, and a spongy feel. If you're thinking that this is similar to Uncle Tetsu, you're not far off. We got the original and it was very well received by everyone in our party. Each cake can serve up to 6, which is great and the perfect portion size. Service was quick and friendly. Located in the Ralph's plaza on Harvard and Main in Irvine, there's plenty of parking. The shop is a bit on the small size but there quite a bit of foot traffic. Even if there's a wait, it goes pretty quickly. Enjoy! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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Very small cafe but the cheesecakes are great, very unique and yummy. The drinks are good too, the matcha is pretty good and well made, more on the creamy side The chocotella with cream added is great 9/10 not too sweet and the cream adds the perfect touch to the dry cake, the original cheesetella is good but some might not like it it has actual cheddar style cheese in the middle which makes it pretty savory The ube cheesecake is 10/10 very tasty and not too sweet read more

Cheesetella - Dubai chocolate coffee and matcha latte with matcha foam - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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Parking: Cheesetella is located in the Harvard Place shopping center. It does get busy but I have never had difficulty finding parking. Exterior: There was a single table for two outside. Interior: The interior is very small and well decorated. However, it does not seem like it is meant for anyone to actually hang out in. Service: There was a person behind the counter and she tried to answer my questions but her answers were not very clear. My order turned out to not be what I thought I ordered. Food: I stopped by after lunch to pick up some cakes. Most of the flavors were unavailable. I bought a Chocotella and a Mocha Creamtella. Visually, they did not look very good. The cakes were cracked and uneven so it did not look like the castella cakes that you see jiggling about on social media. The chocotella was a bit dry but otherwise it was alright. The mocha creamtella was the chocotella with mocha cream. The cream helped with the dryness. Overall, it was alright. I might stop by again if I happen to want something sweet. read more

Cheesetella - Mocha Creamtella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

First time here, staff is super friendly and the cakes looks incredible Will definitely come back read more

Cheesetella - First time here, staff is super friendly and the cake looks incredible! - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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The Mango Matcha was so good and refreshing, the mango inside was so sweet and fresh! There were real pieces of mango inside. The cake was so fluffy and tasty! The staff there were really nice and good service. The place was so cute and I love how everything was color coded and I also like their tissue holder (you'll see). read more

Cheesetella - Original Castella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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Cheesetella features cheesecakes and castellas. Their shop is cute and very clean. The staff was very nice and helped me get a ube cheesecake! The cheesecake is very fluffy and flavorful and fresh. Great place! read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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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Food- Always fresh, still same taste, my fam love it. Service - attentive and very friendly staff read more

Cheesetella - Castella choco and plain - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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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Friendly staff, yummy cheesecake and the matcha strawberry was very refreshing!!! Would come back :) read more

Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

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The creamtella has the perfect balance of cream & fluff!!! The "small" squares/rectangles are a great size to share! 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

Came for the cream ! Must try looks to be better than the other cake brand. Service was nice!

The Cheesetella is usually delicious, and I've never had any issues before. However, today I bought two, and they were already pre-packed, which felt unusual since they're normally packed after purchase. I'm not sure if they were pre-packed to hide their condition, but I was disappointed to find clumps of undercooked batter inside. inside. It was really upsetting after driving so far just for the cake read more

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Cheesetella is sooo good! The cheesecake is incredibly soft, fluffy, and melts in your mouth. It's not overly sweet, which makes it so easy to enjoy. We also loved the drinks--they were delicious and paired perfectly with the cake! Definitely a place we'll be coming back to. Highly recommend! read more

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The coco cloud coffee and strawberry milk drinks were so good. We also got the chocotella and cremetella, it was so fluffy and amazing, and the service was fast and got our drinks right away. Walking in was super cute too! read more

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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Great customer service, friendly staff, and tasty dessert. Clean store! Yummmmmmmmmm! read more

Cheesetella - Ube cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Love their castella and cheesecakes. I got their matcha the first time and was pleasantly surprised. The workers are always super sweet and friendly. Will definitely be back. read more

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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Very nice service and nice environment. The vanilla ice cream is interesting and the strawberry matcha is yummy.

When I go out of my way to post on Yelp, it's usually to highlight exceptional service. Unfortunately, this review is for the opposite reason. I'm sure the cakes here are exceptional, but I can't comment on something I never had the opportunity to try. I don't live in Irvine and had been wanting to visit this bakery for quite some time. On 9/6/26, I arrived around 6:15 p.m., ready to buy one of each cake and a drink for the drive home. I was disappointed to see "Sold Out" signs over the Cremetella and Cheesetella. The two female employees confirmed they were sold out as I expressed my disappointment. As I stood there deciding what else to order, I overheard one employee offer to make a Cremetella. Before she could do so, the other employee responded, "No, that's okay." I was genuinely surprised. If making one was simple enough for an employee to offer, I couldn't understand why another employee would immediately decline the opportunity to help a paying customer. My daughters and I were the only customers in the bakery at the time, so there wasn't a rush or long line to manage. I waited for a moment, thinking perhaps she would reconsider and provide the kind of customer service that turns a disappointing situation into a positive experience. Instead, she continued cleaning and never acknowledged the opportunity to assist me. At that point, I decided the bakery didn't deserve my business. I had already spent time driving there, only to discover that an employee was willing to help while another chose not to. The issue wasn't that an item had sold out--popular bakeries sell out all the time. The issue was the lack of willingness to accommodate a customer when a solution appeared to be available. With so many excellent bakeries in Irvine and the surrounding areas, I prefer to support businesses that value customer service and make an effort to create a positive experience for their customers. read more

The cake at Cheesetella was fluffy, chocolatey, and delicious--a great treat that we really enjoyed. Unfortunately, I'd rate the customer service 2 out of 5. My spouse asked about a Dubai matcha tea, which wasn't on the menu, and the cashier's reaction felt dismissive and belittling. We felt uncomfortable simply for being unfamiliar with the offerings. Later, when I asked for forks, the cashier stared at me for several seconds without saying anything, which made the interaction feel awkward and unwelcoming. We loved the cake, and a little more patience and friendliness from the staff would have made the overall experience much better. read more

Cheesetella - Cheesetella - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California

Cheesetella is a great place for cheesecake! The cake is soft, fluffy, and not overly sweet, which makes it really easy to enjoy. You can taste the fresh cheese flavor, and the texture is light and smooth. The shop is clean and the staff is friendly. Definitely a nice place to stop by if you like Japanese-style cheesecake. I'll be coming back again! 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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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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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

No wait on a Saturday evening. Got the last creamtella green tea! Fast easy service! Will be coming back again.

Super friendly staff and of course delicious cakes!! Must try the original. My must visit each time I am down here.

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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Tried this today and was very underwhelmed. I got the creamtella and it had very minimal flavor. It's basically pound cake and whip cream. I can make better at home. read more

Cheesetella - Creamtella. No flavor. - Desserts Near Me - Irvine, California