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    French's Pastry Bakery

    3.5 (282 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    famous wagon wheels
    Cecile W.

    I would receive the famous wagon wheel cake each year for the last four years from my neighbors, and realize I've been patronizing French's different bakery locations in Irvine and Costa Mesa for the last few decades. Their cozy space is packed with all the staple breads, pastries and cookies, and they make sure to stock candles and other party items so you don't need to make another stop before your gathering or party. Still reasonable prices and ample parking lot next to Staples. I'm always reminded that the mainstays stay in business because they're not chasing after the next trendy thing like cronuts, mochi donuts or ube anything. Just consistent and great tasting items,

    Chocolate ganache cake
    Becky C.

    I Googled the nearest local cake shop and found this place. I was greeted by a young lady as soon as I came in. Very nice and welcoming. She answered all the questions I had and was knowledgeable with their products. I was looking for a chocolate cake for our anniversary and she recommended their Chocolate Ganache cake. $19 for size small. Wow, it was incredible. I'm not a huge chocolate fan but this cake blew me away. Sponge was soft and moist, filling was creamy and luscious and the ganache was perfect! Sweetness was just right, too! Inside the store had a good amount of displayed cakes, breads, cookies and pastries. Interior was simple and warm. Will definitely come back and support this business!

    Jack and Sally cake for my 3 yr old.  Super cute!!!
    Mel M.

    Still love this bakery for all my special occasion cakes. Went in on a Thursday- asked for a Jack and Sally cake- no picture design- just a note giving designer creative freedom and they did not disappoint! Went in on Friday to take my own strawberries for the middle filling and it turned out I took too few so they had to buy extra for the cake pick up Saturday morning. Of course there was an extra charge for them having to go out of their way to get my strawberries but more than anything I'm thankful that they did that! Made this cake absolutely perfect and delicious, like I've come to expect from French's Bakery. Thank you French's in Orange for always making my special occasions so delicious and memorable

    Strawberry! And chocolate cookie! Both Soo good!
    Anna T.

    Came by before it closed to see if I would be lucky to get a wagon wheel but of course not. Their wagon wheels are really delicious! Of course they would sold out by the end of the day. They had their mini wagons and I tried their strawberry and it was sooo good! Perfect size and delicious. Hits the spot. I was also craving a brownie but didn't want to get a slice but they had it in a cookie form and that was also good! Everything here hits the spot! Highly recommend their wagon wheels if you haven't had them already!

    Emma P.

    I am giving them a 2.67 but will round to 3 for the decent service. I actually wanted boba in the same plaza but after seeing it was closed and noticing this bakery, I went in here instead not knowing what I wanted for the first time. The cookies wrapped in 2 or 3 dozens were enticing since I have a few work meetings coming up. After asking about prices and whatnot, I decided to just try the carrot cake for the day. The employee working shared some specials to me such as $1 cupcakes on Tuesday and $5 dozen cookies after 10am on Thursday I believe. Unfortunately, the carrot cake was on the dry side and tasted from a box. I would not get that again. I might give them one more shot and return to for their special prices on cupcakes and cookies but its got to be good for me to keep returning.

    Cupcake
    Danny O.

    $1 Cupcakes on Tuesdays, the BEST deal in town! Big variety, all delicious, can't be beat

    Dry cookie

    I bought 4 large cookies today around 2:30pm. The 4 large cookies came out to exactly $15.40 (not cheap). They looked great in the case . This is my first time ever buying any pastries from French's and I was beyond disappointed. I'm not sure if this is how their cookies always are or if I randomly got sold old cookies but 3 out of 4 of my cookies were dry as sand. You can see in the photos provided that these cookies were completely dried out. When I broke the cookie in half to try it...the cookie literally SNAPPED ...there was zero ounce of softness or moisture in these cookies. I hope they reevaluate their timeliness of selling their cookies or have better quality control because this was ridiculous.

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    Darran J.

    Since it was Mardi Gras and having been to 'Nawlins several times, I couldn't possibly celebrate without a little Jambalaya, a little Abita beer, and a King Cake to round it out. After making several calls to local bakeries, I was surprised that more places were not carrying King Cake. But when I called French's, the kind woman on the phone said that they had several available and was happy to put one aside for me. Hopped in the car and down the road I went. I was greeted warmly as I walked in by the staff. The place was very clean, and the smells were wonderful. They had several of the King Cakes on the counter, so I asked the woman helping me for the best one she had. She explained that they had some plain and some with pockets of apple filling. Then she said that the best one she had (with the apple) was already on hold for someone who called in just a few minutes ago. I smiled and gave her my name and she just laughed and said that she knew it was me by the voice. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for having a great sense of humor and being so kind. It can really make a person's day by being nice and having a great attitude. All of the staff laughed at the interaction between us. She gave me the saved cake, I paid my $18, threw a few bucks in the tip jar, and down the road I went again. Had the King Cake after dinner. For those that haven't had it, it is a bit more like a bread than what you think of in a traditional cake. And the apple really helps with the overall flavor, in my opinion. I've had it both ways in NOLA, so it didn't make me no nevermind, as they would say. And I ended up getting the baby in the cake piece I got, so good luck and tidings for me in the coming year to boot! Great service, good offerings, reasonable prices, I will be back again for my other pastry needs. Hope that helps someone in their decision to go.

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    We love their cakes and pastries! The service was excellent, and there's a reason we've been coming here for years!

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    Delicious breads, and the breakfast sweet rolls are to die for. Very clean and friendly staff

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