I've been going to Paris Baguette for about two years now, and overall I really love this place. It…read morehas become one of my regular spots, and I visit quite often. First of all, the pastries are delicious - consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. There's always a great variety, and it's hard to choose because everything looks so good. I'm also a big fan of their Lavazza coffee - it's smooth, rich, and pairs perfectly with the pastries. For a quick breakfast, coffee break, or casual meet-up, this place is perfect. The service has always been very good. The staff is friendly, polite, and welcoming, which makes a big difference. The location is also excellent, very close to my house, so it's super convenient and one of the main reasons I keep coming back. The only downside I've experienced was with cake orders. I ordered cakes a few times, and unfortunately, one of them was deep frozen and didn't have the berries I specifically requested, which was disappointing. Another cake was okay, but honestly not the best, especially compared to how amazing everything else usually is. I really appreciated how the situation was handled. When I shared my feedback about the cake, the staff apologized sincerely and offered me a free cup of coffee and pastries, which was very kind and professional. It showed that they care about their customers and want to make things right. I'll definitely continue coming back for the pastries, coffee, great service, and convenient location. I just hope the cake quality becomes more consistent in the future.

Since I rarely go to bakery or pastry shops, I decided to try Paris Baguette for a special treat…read more It was my first time visiting this chain, so I downloaded their app and placed an online order for pickup to make things easy. I ordered the Ms. Bear and Mr. Bear snacks, along with a slice of cake. Unfortunately, the overall experience was pretty mediocre. Even though I arrived well past my scheduled pickup time, my order still wasn't ready. The staff hadn't prepared the cake slice yet and had to hastily package a new one for me while I waited, which defeats the purpose of ordering ahead on the app. As for the desserts themselves, they were just okay. The bear snacks are definitely cute, but the taste left a lot to be desired. I've certainly been to other bakeries that taste much better for the price. Overall, an underwhelming first impression.

Honestly, this place probably doesn't get enough credit so here's the real 411: The best Lavazza…read morecoffee, seriously delicious sandwiches that are always super fresh, and of course a variety of legit always fresh pastries, both sweet and savory. If you haven't visited, you're missing out. Also, Farah, Evan, and the crew here are top notch and take great care of me as a regular. Most days my coffee is already at the counter by the time I make it to the register. Nice job guys.

I am writing to report a very disappointing experience my family and I recently had at the 25612…read moreCrown Valley Parkway Ladera Ranch, CA location. The evening before my brother's fiancée's birthday, my parents and I visited the store to order a cake for the celebration. We were assisted by an employee named Aiden. From the beginning, he showed little to no customer service--there was no greeting, friendliness, or engagement during the interaction. Despite this, we continued with the order and specifically requested a fresh cake to be picked up the following day at 3:00 PM. The next day, when my mother and brother went to pick up the cake, my mother noticed that the display cake that had been in the case the previous evening was no longer there. She asked Aiden if the cake he gave them was the display cake. Instead of responding, he simply stared at her and did not answer the question. My brother also noticed the lack of basic customer service and found the interaction very strange and unprofessional. Later that day, we brought the cake home and served it during the celebration. As soon as we cut into it, everyone noticed the cake was very different and tasted horrible. It tasted stale and dry. The strawberries were very mushy and smelled spoiled. None of us finished our cake slices and still have a large portion remaining. The following day, I called the store to explain the situation. A female employee answered the phone and told me she was busy with customers but would call me back shortly to sort out the issue. About 30 minutes later, I received a call back, and it was Aiden again. I explained everything that happened, but once again he showed no concern, empathy, or professionalism. When I asked about my mother's question regarding whether the cake was the display cake, he claimed he "didn't hear" her question. He did not apologize for the experience and simply offered a free slice of cake as compensation. My family and I have purchased cakes from this location several times before and have always enjoyed both the quality of the cakes and the customer service. In fact, my family has owned restaurants and businesses ourselves, so we understand very well how important customer service and quality are in the hospitality industry. This is not the way customers should be treated, which is why this experience was so disappointing to us. This is the first time we have ever had to complain. We were very surprised that a cake we specifically requested to be fresh tasted bad and have been displayed for days. Aiden also mentioned that cakes and pastries can remain out for up to two days, which was concerning given the quality we experienced. We truly loved this location and had always enjoyed coming here in the past. Unfortunately, what could have been a small issue turned into a very negative experience due to the lack of professionalism, communication, and customer care from the manager on duty. Because of this experience, my family and I will no longer be returning to this location in the future. I hope this issue can be addressed so other customers do not experience the same situation.

First of all, you really can't beat this location! Right across from main beach, it's a perfect…read morespot to grab a treat before or after going to the beach. The interior is adorable as well! I loved all the little macaron themed decor and accents; it really gives this place a fun vibe. Service here was wonderful as well! I was pretty overwhelmed with all the options, so they were very patient and took the time to go over all their items with me. Now let's get to the DESSERTS. The macarons were a hit and came in so many different flavors it was hard to choose! They are also gluten free, which was a huge bonus. My favorite was the lavender white chocolate. They also had a variety of chocolates with different fillings that were an absolute delight. The raspberry macaron cake was also a hit! The fresh raspberries and creamy filling were so yummy. They also had ice cream and drinks that I will have to come back to try! They have a little something for everyone, so definitely check them out the next time you need a sweet treat in Laguna Beach!

We popped in over the weekend just to see if they had any new flavors. One of my favorite was the…read morestrawberry Keylime and the raspberry, but I also love their tiramisu. Macarons They have some other treats there as well, ice, creams, etc., and chocolates. But I absolutely love coming here for the French Macarons.

Natalie made the most awesome cake for a 60th birthday party. It was everything I envisioned and…read moremore. Not only did it look amazing, it tasted amazing as well! Thank you so much! (The picture was taken with candles added by us.)

Natalie made the best cake we ever had. So beautiful! 2…read moredays later and I'm still eating the fondant and roses! Delivered on time. VERY reasonable pricing. I definitely recommend Sweet as Love Cakes. MikeO

I visited Lilipops Bakery in Mission Viejo. The owner is very nice and welcoming. As soon as I…read morewalked in, it smelled so good. It made it very hard to resist everything hehe. She suggested a good choice for me. I tried the Banana Rum bread and the Bow Tie Cinnamon bread. Both were really good and very tasty. Yumm yummy. I definitely recommend this place.

This amazing bakery is located in a tiny strip mall on a side street within a semi-industrial area…read more You probably wouldn't find it unless you knew about it and now you know. The interior is elegant and welcoming with a few tables and comfy chairs. A long pastry case displays the offerings. The charming owner let me know that although there is no coffee menu, just tell her whatever you want and she'll make it. If you want something more than a pastry, there are menus at the counter with short lists of things you can order for breakfast or lunch (sandwiches). I asked for a vanilla latte and chose three pastry items: a raspberry tart, a peanut butter & chocolate cookie, and a croissant with raspberry filling. She also presented me with a complimentary cinnamon puff pastry. I decided to enjoy them all there and sat at a counter-type table. The latte was excellent with a vivid vanilla flavor. The puff pastry was crisp and the coating of cinnamon was delicious. The raspberry tart had a chocolate coating on the interior base of the crust. The custard was light and the raspberries and blueberries were fresh and flavorful. The raspberries had sprinkles of gold on them which sparkled in the light. The tart as a whole was not overly sweet which was nice. The cookie was really yummy, again, not overly sweet. The chocolate and peanut butter chips were huge and made for a fantastic cookie. My favorite thing was the raspberry croissant. The croissant was soft inside and flakey outside; perfectly made. The raspberry filling was amazing, far beyond my flavor expectations. Incredible. While unassuming from the outside, this place really had the "wow" factor for me. You can bet I'll be back to try more of their goodies.

Had the pleasure working with Pibeny for my wedding desserts!…read more Everything from the email communication - to cake tasting - to the delivery was: professional, timely, yummy, just perfect. We had a random idea of doing a matcha tiramisu (because I'm Japanese and my husband is part Italian) and she made it happen. We tried 3 flavors at the cake tasting: pistachio, matcha tiramisu, and passionfruit... and we literally couldn't decide because it was all so good. We ended up doing a 2-tiered cake with matcha tiramisu on top, and passionfruit on the bottom. We also consulted with Pibeny since one of our guests was allergic to gluten, dairy, and coconuts. And she came up with doing french macarons in special flavors that avoided the ingredients one of our guests was allergic to. I had the BEST experience with her, and I'm probably going to ask her to make a small replica of our wedding cake at our 1 year anniversary (since we didn't get a chance to eat any of the cake besides the little bite we had at our cake cutting!). Can't wait!

My wife and I met pibeny at a park fair by chance. Her display was beautiful..very clean and…read moreprofessional. And what my wife and I had (tarts,brownies and macarons ) were so delicate and delicious. I was so impressed by her website and pastry education that I will give the catering department at my club her business card. Tonight is thurs and I'll go down to mile-square and hope she's there for some more goodies. This girl is going places. Jump on the bandwagon

Excellent food. Great selection. Convenient location. Service was good. The staff was helpful. It's…read morea nice and cozy location with outdoor seating. We rode our bikes down for a quick bite. Had the pizza bite, sausage wrapped in a croissant thing and the cream filled donut and blueberry cream pastry. Off the hook good. I'll be back for sure. Signed up for the rewards app too.

My husband and I stopped in for an iced matcha latte. I saw that the price for the small and the…read moremedium were just about the same so I ordered the larger size. I did point it out to the cashier. I am so excited that Paris Baguette is back in Aliso Viejo. The other location in the town center has been gone a few years now. This shopping center is catering to more Asian tastes, with the 99 Ranch, OMOMO, Marugame, Coco Ichibanya, and now Paris Baguette, which is fantastic. I do have to say that their prices are a tad higher than I'm used to seeing or maybe it's just because prices have gone up across the board. Good ingredients are expensive and I get it. Hopefully, the next time I'm in the mood for one of their delicious cakes, I can grab a slice. Welcome back to Aliso Viejo!

Banana, walnut Mocha cake…read more I had a wonderful experience ordering a birthday cake from Bahar Bakery,The cake was beautifully made and tasted delicious. The customer service was exceptional-- Mrs. Farzane was very kind, patient, and attentive to every detail. She made sure everything turned out exactly the way I wanted. Highly recommended, thanks again dear Farzane

I cannot say enough amazing things about Bahar Bakery! Even though I've been living in California…read morefor over a decade and have tried some of the best bakeries across Southern California, the Bay Area, and San Francisco, I have honestly never had a cake with this level of quality and deliciousness. The birthday cake they made for me was absolutely stunning -- the design was flawless, detailed, and beautifully executed. It looked like a true piece of art. But even more impressive was the taste. The cake was incredibly fresh, perfectly moist, and so flavorful without being overly sweet. Every single guest kept asking where it was from! Bahar Bakery truly exceeded all my expectations. Their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and flavor are unmatched. I highly, highly recommend them to anyone looking for a custom cake that is both breathtakingly beautiful and unbelievably delicious. Thank you for making my celebration so special!