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My first time visiting this 3 year old location in Lomita. Plenty of parking is available since it's a stand alone location. The interior is spacious and there were many customers picking up and dining in on a Sunday mid - day. Plenty of seating and air conditioning for comfort. The assortment of baked breads, pastries, and cakes were impressive, made with quality, and attractively presented. We opted for the Strawberry croissant, azuki cream and blueberry croissant. The pastries were freshly made and so yummy. Service at the counter was friendly and prompt, with several staff members assisting customers. Although this location is inconvenient for me since it's a trek to get to, I would certainly return here if I'm nearby the city of Lomita.
The coffee is sooo good here! I wasn't able to try their pastries, but the latte is very similar in taste to Vietnamese coffee. Perfect blend of strength and sweetness. Place is large as well. It's very popular and full in the mornings. They have a parking lot available. Service is friendly and quick. This might become one of my early morning go tos. Looking forward to trying their bread selections next time around.
Tried the strawberry croissant, red bean bread, and coffee at Cream Pan! The strawberry croissant was fresh and delicious, the red bean bread was perfectly sweet, and the coffee paired beautifully with everything. A lovely spot for a sweet treat and coffee break!
This place offers a variety of French and Japanese style baked goods. I recently picked up several items from this bakery: French bread, Japanese white bread, chocolate cake, melon pans, crispy cheese, beef curry pan, blueberry croissant, and a hot dog. I ordered a pork steam bun too, but when I got home, discovered that they forgot to include it in the bag. I won't bore you with a review of every single item I got. I will only highlight the couple of items that impressed me. The rest of the stuff I got were not bad, just not particularly memorable. One of the items I really enjoyed was the crispy cheese. As the name indicates, it's a crispy strip of cheese. It was a delightful snack. I highly recommend getting this when you're here. I also really liked the curry pan. It had a crunchy outer layer and a tasty Japanese style curry filling. They offered to heat it up for me, but I declined. I should have asked them to heat it up because I'm pretty sure it would have tasted even better if it was consumed warm. Not going to say this is the best bakery around, but it's solid, and worth checking out.
I love cream pan. I'm not a big pastry/bread person, but after going to the Tustin one years ago, it's one of my favorite bakeries. Why? All their bread is so light and pastries aren't too sweet. If this is your first time- get the strawberry croissant. It's the best. This location is way more spacious than Tustin too, but parking is a bit limited. We were able to find street parking because the lot was full. We got- Egg Sando (4/5) closest thing to Japan with their milk bread and def used kewpie. I just wish there was more egg filling. Chicken katsu (5/5) just like how I remember. Curry is so fragrant and slightly sweet. Chicken is crispy Strawberry croissant (5/5): a must. Do it. There's a reason why they sell platters of it Plenty of seating inside. I saw people working or catching up. Service is friendly and efficient
I saw this new Korean bakery which is pretty much across the street from our dentist. Nice parking area with a decent amount of spaces and a couple disabled spaces. Inside they have plenty of seating available to enjoy your pastries. As for bake good selections, they offer sweet and savory options. They even have some katsu plates with or without curry. I find some of their pastries are on the pricey end depending on what you select. Their most popular is the strawberry croissant which is sweet with a custard filling and strawberry slices. I tried their special Strawberry Mocha Latte which was really good, however, it was very small and very pricey. The service was great. The girl that helped me was super nice and very accommodating. After getting some bake goods for our dentist, I quickly had to eat the steamed pork buns while it was hot. The pork filling was like a pork siomai inside a fluffy soft dough. That was very good and worth the price. As for the sweet baked goods, I immediately tried them as soon as we got home. The cream puff was delicious and not too sweet, however for the size of it, I don't think it is worth the $4.00 price tag. The strawberry croissant on the other hand was cheaper and also very tasty and I would say it's worth the price tag.
Love this Japanese bakery. Strawberry croissants, blueberry croissants, almond croissants and all of the croissants lol they're all delicious. The pastries always look fresh, the place is dangerous! Makes me want to buy one of everything. Tried an iced latte today, I thought it was good, wasn't too sweet. I think everything is reasonably priced. Besides the food the place is spacious, I recommend coming early. It can be a bit crowded but There is plenty of parking here, great place to catch up with a friend/s or read a book with coffee. Staff is always friendly and on top of their game. Happy to have stumbled upon this place.
I was in Lomita and was looking for a place to grab coffee and pastries. While browsing Yelp, I was surprised to find out there was a Cream Pan nearby. I've always wanted to try their Orange County location but just never got around to it, so I was excited to finally give them a try. I walked in expecting it to be self-serve like 85 Degrees Bakery, but it's actually set up more like a donut shop or Porto's, where most of the pastries are displayed in a case and you tell the staff what you'd like. They do have a refrigerated self-serve section with sandwiches and onigiri, as well as a table with loaves of bread and buns. The ordering process caught me off guard because I usually like taking my time looking through all the pastries at bakeries. Since everything was behind the counter, I felt a little rushed with people waiting behind me. They have so many options that it can be a bit overwhelming. I also had to stop myself from ordering too much since I'm trying to cut back on carbs. Here's what I ordered: Hot Dog Bun - 4/5: Tasty with a soft, fluffy bun. I just wish it had a little more of that cheesy crust on top. Ham and Cheese Croissant - 3/5: My boyfriend ordered this and thought it was just okay. It was a little small for the price. Strawberry Cream Croissant - 5/5: They're known for this, and now I understand why. The pastry was light and flaky, the strawberries were sweet, and the custard was rich without being overly sweet. Spam Roll Onigiri - 4/5: I loved the egg, and it was really flavorful. It was served a bit cold, though. I think it would taste even better if it were kept under a heat lamp. Raisin Bun - 5/5: So soft and fluffy, with just the right amount of raisins. It was also a great value--six buns for only $4.20. Hot Vanilla Latte - 4/5: Strong with just a light sweetness. It was really good, but I think it could have been a little creamier. The prices were reasonable. I spent about $26 for everything, which I thought was a great deal. Customer service was excellent. Even though there was a line behind me, the staff never made me feel rushed while I decided what I wanted. The barista was especially friendly and even checked in afterward to ask if I liked my latte. If I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely come again.
I'm a huge fan of Cream Pan and always recommend their food because it's genuinely great. I love their pork buns, but I had a pretty frustrating experience today. I saw the warmer fully stocked with buns and tried to order, but was told they were for pre-orders only. It felt very misleading to see a full display of hot buns that regular walk-in customers aren't allowed to purchase. If they've changed their policy or if the display is strictly for pre-orders/display purposes, it should be clearly marked.
Cream Pan is a popular Japanese bakery with its flagship location in Tustin. This newer Cream Pan Lomita location opened in 2023 and I have been coming here from time to time. Few key notes: * There's a small free private parking lot and it is almost never 100% full even during busy hours. * While the bakery closes at 7 PM, come before lunch hours to get the full selection of baked goods and refrigerated sandwich options; otherwise, many of these items sell out before closing time. * Plenty of indoor tables, but no outdoor seating. * S-tier items: strawberry croissant, sticky bun, steamed pork bun. * A-tier items: half turkey avocado sandwich, pork katsu sandwich box, matcha cake * B-tier items: almond croissant, drip coffee. This is a nice grab-and-go spot for anyone who is looking for a quick bite and quality baked goods. Personally, this is not an ideal first-date spot or a place for really good coffee - stick with places like Corridor Flow just few blocks away.
As many say here, I have been going to this bakery for past several months every weekend to grab baked goods. As many say this is a great bakery with great pricing. A month ago, they raised their prices quite hefty probably due to the inflation and tariffs. I was okay with this price increase. However a week ago, I bought and ate an apple pie (apple croissant) and while eating, I noticed in my mouth there was something sharp and metal. I took it out and saw that it was this metal piece that was IN the baked good! Like how does this even happen! I even feed the baked goods to my 1.5 year old toddler and if my kid ate it, I woulda had to take him to the ED! I am extremely disappointed by this and I don't think I would like to go back. This is a shame since I really liked this bakery. Other customers please be aware... there maybe some metal piece in your food...
Recently came to get a sweet treat and it was my first time. Everything was tasted fresh despite the fact it was late afternoon. Their lemon tart was to die for!
3 days ago
Ambiance: it's Cream Pan's location in South Bay, they have a private parking lot attached to the establishment, spacious inside, good for takeout and quick bite Service: friendly and efficient, it could get very busy during rush hours, but overall it's organized Food & Drink: standard cream pan items Strawberry Croissant - *** a bit disappointing as their signature, tasted old and not crispy Matcha Tiramisu - **** creamy and sweet, recommend White Chocolate Mocha - *** average taste Price: decent quality and reasonable prices, expect less than $20 for two pastries and one drink read more
7 days ago
My first time visiting this 3 year old location in Lomita. Plenty of parking is available since it's a stand alone location. The interior is spacious and there were many customers picking up and dining in on a Sunday mid - day. Plenty of seating and air conditioning for comfort. The assortment of baked breads, pastries, and cakes were impressive, made with quality, and attractively presented. We opted for the Strawberry croissant, azuki cream and blueberry croissant. The pastries were freshly made and so yummy. Service at the counter was friendly and prompt, with several staff members assisting customers. Although this location is inconvenient for me since it's a trek to get to, I would certainly return here if I'm nearby the city of Lomita. read more
1 month ago
The coffee is sooo good here! I wasn't able to try their pastries, but the latte is very similar in taste to Vietnamese coffee. Perfect blend of strength and sweetness. Place is large as well. It's very popular and full in the mornings. They have a parking lot available. Service is friendly and quick. This might become one of my early morning go tos. Looking forward to trying their bread selections next time around. read more
1 month ago
Tried the strawberry croissant, red bean bread, and coffee at Cream Pan! The strawberry croissant was fresh and delicious, the red bean bread was perfectly sweet, and the coffee paired beautifully with everything. A lovely spot for a sweet treat and coffee break! read more
This place offers a variety of French and Japanese style baked goods. I recently picked up several items from this bakery: French bread, Japanese white bread, chocolate cake, melon pans, crispy cheese, beef curry pan, blueberry croissant, and a hot dog. I ordered a pork steam bun too, but when I got home, discovered that they forgot to include it in the bag. I won't bore you with a review of every single item I got. I will only highlight the couple of items that impressed me. The rest of the stuff I got were not bad, just not particularly memorable. One of the items I really enjoyed was the crispy cheese. As the name indicates, it's a crispy strip of cheese. It was a delightful snack. I highly recommend getting this when you're here. I also really liked the curry pan. It had a crunchy outer layer and a tasty Japanese style curry filling. They offered to heat it up for me, but I declined. I should have asked them to heat it up because I'm pretty sure it would have tasted even better if it was consumed warm. Not going to say this is the best bakery around, but it's solid, and worth checking out. read more
3 months ago
I love cream pan. I'm not a big pastry/bread person, but after going to the Tustin one years ago, it's one of my favorite bakeries. Why? All their bread is so light and pastries aren't too sweet. If this is your first time- get the strawberry croissant. It's the best. This location is way more spacious than Tustin too, but parking is a bit limited. We were able to find street parking because the lot was full. We got- Egg Sando (4/5) closest thing to Japan with their milk bread and def used kewpie. I just wish there was more egg filling. Chicken katsu (5/5) just like how I remember. Curry is so fragrant and slightly sweet. Chicken is crispy Strawberry croissant (5/5): a must. Do it. There's a reason why they sell platters of it Plenty of seating inside. I saw people working or catching up. Service is friendly and efficient read more
I saw this new Korean bakery which is pretty much across the street from our dentist. Nice parking area with a decent amount of spaces and a couple disabled spaces. Inside they have plenty of seating available to enjoy your pastries. As for bake good selections, they offer sweet and savory options. They even have some katsu plates with or without curry. I find some of their pastries are on the pricey end depending on what you select. Their most popular is the strawberry croissant which is sweet with a custard filling and strawberry slices. I tried their special Strawberry Mocha Latte which was really good, however, it was very small and very pricey. The service was great. The girl that helped me was super nice and very accommodating. After getting some bake goods for our dentist, I quickly had to eat the steamed pork buns while it was hot. The pork filling was like a pork siomai inside a fluffy soft dough. That was very good and worth the price. As for the sweet baked goods, I immediately tried them as soon as we got home. The cream puff was delicious and not too sweet, however for the size of it, I don't think it is worth the $4.00 price tag. The strawberry croissant on the other hand was cheaper and also very tasty and I would say it's worth the price tag. read more
4 months ago
Love this Japanese bakery. Strawberry croissants, blueberry croissants, almond croissants and all of the croissants lol they're all delicious. The pastries always look fresh, the place is dangerous! Makes me want to buy one of everything. Tried an iced latte today, I thought it was good, wasn't too sweet. I think everything is reasonably priced. Besides the food the place is spacious, I recommend coming early. It can be a bit crowded but There is plenty of parking here, great place to catch up with a friend/s or read a book with coffee. Staff is always friendly and on top of their game. Happy to have stumbled upon this place. read more
4 months ago
I was in Lomita and was looking for a place to grab coffee and pastries. While browsing Yelp, I was surprised to find out there was a Cream Pan nearby. I've always wanted to try their Orange County location but just never got around to it, so I was excited to finally give them a try. I walked in expecting it to be self-serve like 85 Degrees Bakery, but it's actually set up more like a donut shop or Porto's, where most of the pastries are displayed in a case and you tell the staff what you'd like. They do have a refrigerated self-serve section with sandwiches and onigiri, as well as a table with loaves of bread and buns. The ordering process caught me off guard because I usually like taking my time looking through all the pastries at bakeries. Since everything was behind the counter, I felt a little rushed with people waiting behind me. They have so many options that it can be a bit overwhelming. I also had to stop myself from ordering too much since I'm trying to cut back on carbs. Here's what I ordered: Hot Dog Bun - 4/5: Tasty with a soft, fluffy bun. I just wish it had a little more of that cheesy crust on top. Ham and Cheese Croissant - 3/5: My boyfriend ordered this and thought it was just okay. It was a little small for the price. Strawberry Cream Croissant - 5/5: They're known for this, and now I understand why. The pastry was light and flaky, the strawberries were sweet, and the custard was rich without being overly sweet. Spam Roll Onigiri - 4/5: I loved the egg, and it was really flavorful. It was served a bit cold, though. I think it would taste even better if it were kept under a heat lamp. Raisin Bun - 5/5: So soft and fluffy, with just the right amount of raisins. It was also a great value--six buns for only $4.20. Hot Vanilla Latte - 4/5: Strong with just a light sweetness. It was really good, but I think it could have been a little creamier. The prices were reasonable. I spent about $26 for everything, which I thought was a great deal. Customer service was excellent. Even though there was a line behind me, the staff never made me feel rushed while I decided what I wanted. The barista was especially friendly and even checked in afterward to ask if I liked my latte. If I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely come again. read more
1 month ago
I'm a huge fan of Cream Pan and always recommend their food because it's genuinely great. I love their pork buns, but I had a pretty frustrating experience today. I saw the warmer fully stocked with buns and tried to order, but was told they were for pre-orders only. It felt very misleading to see a full display of hot buns that regular walk-in customers aren't allowed to purchase. If they've changed their policy or if the display is strictly for pre-orders/display purposes, it should be clearly marked. read more
Cream Pan is a popular Japanese bakery with its flagship location in Tustin. This newer Cream Pan Lomita location opened in 2023 and I have been coming here from time to time. Few key notes: * There's a small free private parking lot and it is almost never 100% full even during busy hours. * While the bakery closes at 7 PM, come before lunch hours to get the full selection of baked goods and refrigerated sandwich options; otherwise, many of these items sell out before closing time. * Plenty of indoor tables, but no outdoor seating. * S-tier items: strawberry croissant, sticky bun, steamed pork bun. * A-tier items: half turkey avocado sandwich, pork katsu sandwich box, matcha cake * B-tier items: almond croissant, drip coffee. This is a nice grab-and-go spot for anyone who is looking for a quick bite and quality baked goods. Personally, this is not an ideal first-date spot or a place for really good coffee - stick with places like Corridor Flow just few blocks away. read more
3 days ago
2 months ago
As many say here, I have been going to this bakery for past several months every weekend to grab baked goods. As many say this is a great bakery with great pricing. A month ago, they raised their prices quite hefty probably due to the inflation and tariffs. I was okay with this price increase. However a week ago, I bought and ate an apple pie (apple croissant) and while eating, I noticed in my mouth there was something sharp and metal. I took it out and saw that it was this metal piece that was IN the baked good! Like how does this even happen! I even feed the baked goods to my 1.5 year old toddler and if my kid ate it, I woulda had to take him to the ED! I am extremely disappointed by this and I don't think I would like to go back. This is a shame since I really liked this bakery. Other customers please be aware... there maybe some metal piece in your food... read more
4 months ago
No need to travel to the OC for their infamous strawberry croissant! tried the cheese crisp the first time and certainly won't be the last. it was really worth the price in my opinion. mango cheesecake was also really good! would recommend!! They have a small parking lot and good amount of seating inside to catch up with folks. read more
1 month ago
Got the six pack today as we were shorted one when we got the "dozen", which was supposed to be 13. It's easier to see/count 6 croissants than 13. We always enjoy their strawberry croissants but may try their cakes next time. They have a simple lunch menu, ready to grab sandwiches & some other samlle items on the counter. read more
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Been a big fan of this bakery since a couple of years ago, and glad they've opened up additional locations. Sad that all of them are far from me LOL Q_Q but whatcha gonna do. I'd love it if they opened something in the Cerritos area...Please... Quality of the items here are as good as their original location in Tustin. I actually tried visiting this location on time during a weeknight and they were completely sold out and closed early. Good for them, but bummer for me! I had similar issues at their Tustin location. If you want access to their entire selection make sure to come early. If I'm out and about in the morning nearby them I'll typically try to squeeze a stop by their store. Came on a Friday early afternoon, and they were already out of the chicken curry pan, but I gave them a call before stopping by (since I was in Torrance anyway) to ask if they had any curry bread left and the worker said they had a couple of beef ones left although she couldn't guarantee they'd still be in stock when I arrived. Luckily they were! I also got two pork buns (high recommend, they are soft and fluffy and juicy and delicious), an azuki cream (for the husband, he likes it but I think it's just fine but I'm not a massive red bean fan), and a boston cream (personally I prefer the one at Hamada-ya more as their's is more airy while this one's more heavy?). There was basically no wait and I was serviced promptly. Store was clean and orderly. Will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area! read more
Fairly large bakery offering a wide variety of French- and Asian-style breads and prepared foods. There's plenty of seating, though not quite as much as 85°C Bakery. Most of the pastries are excellent and clearly made with high-quality ingredients--think arabiki sausages, matcha, and seasonal berries. Just be aware that some of the more gourmet items (like the matcha cookies) can run up to around $8. The coffee is also very good and can be customized to taste; in a very Japanese style, it leans slightly bitter rather than sweet. These baked goods are popular locally, and you'll even find some of them stocked at Nijiya. Service is about average. The staff seems focused on keeping the line moving, so there isn't much interaction, and when I asked a simple question like whether something was made in-house, the clerk didn't know. That said, they do offer some unique Cream Pan-only items, including curries and salads, which are definitely worth trying. read more
First time coming here. I wanted to try their egg sandwich and ended up loving it! 10/10 !! Keep in mind they advertise they do not put any conservatives in their breads so they must be consumed within 2 days. I also got their vanilla cafe latte and it was 10/10 2 sandwiches , 2 coffees and a strawberry croissant at $25 ?!?! I'm sold. Iced Caramel mocha latte - 10/10 Service was great. The bakery is huge, I've never seen one like it. There is plenty of seating space. Will be coming back to try more of their stuff! read more
Fresh bakery bright n early! We popped in early morning and found all of the fresh pastries in the cases, chilled katsu sandos, and assorted onigiris presented out. Their strawberry matcha is super concentrated, flavorful, and creamy - just the way I like it. Staff was awesome and very knowledgeable about each bakery item. It's a very spacious cafe with bench seating and clean bathrooms. read more
Cream Pan's Strawberry Croissant is nostalgia in pastry form ..think a gourmet Pop-Tart or an elevated Pillsbury strudel. Each bite is light, flaky, and filled with velvety cream. Only wish? A few more strawberries to complete perfection. Food: 4/5 - A dream selection of pastries, breads, sandwiches, rice dishes, donuts, and desserts. Everything looks (and tastes) freshly made with care. Service: 4/5 - Fast, friendly, and efficient, even during the morning rush. Ambience: 4/5 - Spacious interior with plenty of seating, perfect for a chill breakfast stop or casual meet-up. Parking: 3/5 - The lot fills up fast, so street parking is your best bet during peak hours. Props to founder Yoshinori Inada, who opened Cream Pan back in 2002 and continues to bake his way into SoCal food history. The accolades say it all: Best of Orange County 2020: Bakeries Best Pastry Shop in Orange County TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2020 OC Register's 100 Favorite Dishes -- #59: Strawberry Banana Croissant read more
23 days ago
1 year ago
Gotta say, this is hands down The BEST bakery in town. My wife and I discovered this gem on our way home from dropping off our boys in school. There are soo many delicious breakfast goodies and French rolls to take home. We always get the ham and cheese croissant. It's an absolute MUST if you like croissants. The bread is so fluffy and the ham and cheese is super delicious. We always get 2 for each because it's that good. One is definitely not enough and these are not the sharing type. Our Lattes are always on point. There's this Asian gentleman barista who's super nice and puts designs on the lattes. Dude knows what he's doing on the Latte machine. He's Amazing!!!!! Keep up the excellent work. The raisin and cream pastry is always bomb!!! The custard/flan is highly addictive. It's perfect! All the pastries and cakes look amazing. Theres never really a line like at Starbucks which is great and the customer service is really nice and courteous as well. Overall, my wife and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this gem if your ever in Lomita and crave some delicious coffee and a pastry. They have a lot of different types of food and drinks here as well. Give them a try! You won't be disappointed or dissatisfied. The ambiance is perfect to do work and just chill for a bit. read more
Strawberry croissants and strawberry shortcake!! Yum so good. We bought the shortcake for my dad's birthday. The 4.5 inch cake was so cute and perfect. The cake was so light and fluffy and wasn't sweet at all. The 4.5 inch cake was $25. If you have older parents who don't like sweets, this cake would be perfect for a birthday or celebration. Note they do not have candles. Downside is parking. It's pretty bad but you can circle and find street parking pretty easily. If there is a line it moves pretty fast. read more
5 days ago
2 months ago
Been wanting to come here especially to try their signature Strawberry Croissant. The flaky delicate layers with light custard and fresh strawberries are definitely addicting. We ordered a half dozen to bring home to share and we were told we will most likely have more than one each. They were right! The place is much larger than it appears from the exterior. Once inside, lots of seating and many desserts in the glass cases and loaves of Japanese bread! I also had to try the delicious Egg Sando which I enjoyed in Japan. So often, the pastries are great and the coffee is an afterthought. Here the coffee was strong and a perfect complement to the pastries. There was too many choices, so we will definitely be back to try other sweet treats, as well as, the savory lunch choices. Parking in the lot. read more
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