Located inside a quonset hut in downtown Santa Ana, it's quite the view just walking up to the…read morestorefront. 61hundred bread really knows how to make me a liar when I say I don't really eat much bread because I wanted to try everything. No wait upon entry and was greeted with a sample of the rosemary focaccia bread which was so good I ended up having to get it. The selection is good across the board with a mix of baked good and drinks here, so you can grab everything and sit outside to enjoy. There's outdoor seating in front and in between the huts. The seasonal "pandan in the coconut" is a bit sweet but lives up to its name in flavor. By the time I left, the line was out the door and really long so I imagine it all comes down to timing and the wait can be really long. Note all parking is on the street.

My husband and I received a loaf of the blue corn sourdough in a gift basket recently and we were…read morevery impressed by the unique and high-quality bread. We didn't even put anything on it, we ate it plain! I heard that the lines are long. I'm not surprised, and while it is a deterrent, I would like to stop by this bakery soon to try more items.

This small probably locally-owned bakery is unassuming from the outside but they're quietly…read moreoffering delicious treats that you must try! The staff are humble and exceedingly friendly which is becoming more and more rare as prices in the OC soar beyond tolerable levels. However if you have a few extra dollars in your pocket, spend them on the lovely chocolate or raspberry cream walnut croissants at this place. Airy and light but flavorful bundles of joy! I also ordered the delectable chocolate cake, which was not too sweet. 4 layers of cake and filling. You can actually taste the chocolate in the light layers. One can still imagine the affection imbued into their baked goods as you enjoy them. Unlike many of the others nearby who have crossed into "it's just a business" mentality. Run don't walk to this hidden gem! I will definitely be a repeat visitor.

Had three of their desserts served at a family member's home: Tres Leches Cake, Strawberry Short…read moreCake, and Chocolate Mousse Cake. Tres Leches Cake was on. Seemed like it needed something more to flavor it up. Strawberry Short Cake was very good, with just the right amount of strawberries. Chocolate Mousse Cake had excellent taste and was beautifully presented. Hoping to stop by soon at their location and try some more delicious looking desserts.

Gotta get here early to get the full menu options. The strawberry croissant pastry is a given but…read morethe azuki cream is another home run! Their egg sandwiches are great as well with friendly and fast service! They also have regular bread options as well!

We have made pit stops at this OG branch of Cream Pan in Tustin over the years. The location of…read morethis well-known Japanese/French bakery was unusual in that it's isolated in a corner of the El Camino Plaza. I had expected the business to be in a more high volume area, however a benefit of their corner spot was that the parking lot had plenty of spaces. There's no indoor seating, but outdoor tables were set up along the north and east perimeters of the building. I was by myself at this latest visit, and it was close to the end of the day so the inventory was quite depleted. There was no line at all which was not a surprise. The famous Strawberry Croissants and prepackaged items were on refrigerated display to the left when you walked in. As the service counter rounded a corner, there were more fresh baked goods on display before you reached a register. Across from the registers were shelves containing bags of fresh bread products. I bought a Strawberry Croissant, a Sticky Bun, a Ham and Cheese Croissant, and an Apple Croissant. The quality of the pastry dough was very good, and I could see why the Strawberry Croissant was a favorite with the customers. The croissants were light and flakey, and the powdered sugar added a delicate topping to the strawberry version. If I were to rate on just the Strawberry Croissant, then it would be five stars. My overall rating was downgraded because of the customer traffic flow. The lines can be optimized so that if you wanted to buy a six-pack of the Strawberry Croissants and/or anything prepackaged, then a separate queue should be arranged for those customers. The cafeteria trays were of limited use if you were not getting a large number of items. As you advanced in the queue, other products had to be requested from a worker behind the counter and then those were not placed on the tray. Ultimately, I think they can configure the operation to more efficiently handle the higher volume periods of the day.

Last minute, I needed a fruit cake (not a fruitcake in the sense of the Christmas present) last…read moreminute for a family get together. I called a few days early and the nice lady told me that there would be plenty and I didnt need to order a cake as long as I come in the morning. I showed up around noon and was happy to see a nice selection in the refrigerated case and more being made in the back. The cake itself was wonderful. It was light and flavorful. It was arranged with colorful fruit and whipped cream decorating the exterior. The cake was a hit at the event and was complimented by all. If you have never been there, the bakery is in the middle of a food court. The parking is kind of tight since there are a lot of other business in the strip mall including a Northgate market and a indoor retail market. Dont be deterred. It is worth it!

Haiku: Pacific Bakery…read more Order for parties Fluffy and crispy fruit cake Inside a food court. --- Thank goodness for neighbors who share cake! I was introduced to this delightfully beautiful cake from my neighbor and I recently came to order it for my own kid's birthday. It was an absolutely hit with my kid & family members! The small size ($40) can easily feed 8-10 people. It's loaded with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and layered with a thin sponge cake, cream, and puff pastry. I love the crispy, crunchy texture and the not-so-sweet cake and creamy whipped cream. Just note this fruit cake is the most popular cake they make. This is what they're known for. You don't need to order ahead. They seem to always have the sheet fruit cake available. You just come and select your size. Bring this gorgeous cake to your next party!

Perhaps one of my new fave dessert shops. It's a bummer it's so far from me, but I'm glad to have…read morediscovered it. I got the ube tiramisu and a few cookies. My goodness were they amazing! I had to stop myself from inhaling the delicious sweet treats. This is a micro bakery located inside a foodhall. Do yourself a favor and check this place out next time you're in OC. I know I'll sure be back!

I was excited to try this Asian inspired dessert shop located in the 4th St Market but the hours…read moreare a bit sporadic so I finally made it out recently. Santa Ana downtown is all metered street parking so be prepared to pay for parking. The stand is located right in front of the market so it isn't too hard to find. It's in the market so there's open seating and can get quite loud if there's a lot of people. Unfortunately, I was greeted very poorly when I got here. No one was available to help and periodically she would yell over to see if I was ready to order in a very bad tone. When I asked about the cheesecake selection, she said "you have to wait 30 min." I then asked what flavor it is and she said "pandan pineapple" in an annoyed tone. I asked if there were any other flavors and she said "no because I still need to decorate. You should really come later at night." I'm used to bakeries selling out later in the day but I guess it's opposite here. As if it couldn't get worse, I asked her if there are any coffees she recommended, and she said "viet coffee." I then said viet coffee is usually too strong for me and asked if there were any other recommendations and she doubled down and used a horrible tone to say "I already said I recommend the viet coffee." Therefore I opted to just not order coffee at this time. I ended up still ordering 2 cookies: miso toffee which was too firm and the ube coconut which actually was well balanced and had a nice coconut filling. I really hope they improve their customer service.

OMFGAAAAAAWWD STAXX are to die for…read more I have been wanting to check them out for the longest time. Finally made a trip to the mainland, made off with my daughter's car, and headed down the 22 for some Spanish bread. I ordered a box of 20 STAXX, and six assorted donuts. While waiting for some freshly BAD-baked STAXX, kid behind the counter helped me pick some donuts cuz I was overwhelmed by all this BAD-assery. Knowing myself, I placed the boxes in the trunk and headed back to the pad. And then BAD things happened. I placed the box of STAXX on the counter, opened it up and inhaled that BAD-baked scent. I promptly ate up three STAXX...you can't eat just one. I am coming back in the weekend to try their Ube version.

This place used to be sooo good. I usually just order for delivery and they've never disappointed…read more Today, ordered another combo and I'm not sure what it is but the donuts look like they're now mini-donuts and are half-heartedly made. Even the sweet bread seemed stale. Please don't live up to your name. Too bad.

I am only reviewing their one famous item, the strawberry cream pastry. Honestly, I can eat these…read moreall day. The cream is perfect, not too sweet. The croissant has a wonderful crisp and the strawberries are sweet. When combined, it tastes like perfection. Price is good. They also have alot of other cakes and baked goods that looked good. Plenty of parking, sit down area is okay. Feeding pastries to a date can look romantic.

This is a cute spot! I don't know why it isn't packed, but I can understand why they're out of…read morecertain items if the traffic isn't really headed their way, especially on a Friday. There's plenty of seating to study or chill with friends, and there's parking not only in the front but also in the back. I personally love their signature strawberry croissant. It has just the right amount of sweetness, and it's still crunchy even when you grab it from their platter. The employees here are very considerate and kind. I asked for light ice for my peach, and they even confirmed it with me as if I might pull a Karen and complain there wasn't enough--haha!

Long lines are expected and because obviously all breads are freshly baked every day…read more My entire family love the salt and butter rolls which I highly recommend you to try first , if you are a first timer in this bakery. Lots of good breads and drinks to choose from and you'll not be disappointed coming here. Will be coming back every time we crave for their delicious bread.

Went there to try their banana matcha, which didn't disappoint! Great balance of the matcha flavor…read moreand banana pudding. Picked up a few pastries too and I could tell everything was baked fresh. The pastries were really soft and paired perfectly with the matcha. I went on a Thursday afternoon so there wasn't much of a line to order, but I did have to wait a bit for drinks since there were a lot of people who ordered ahead of me. They still came out relatively fast and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The spot is pretty small and has some outdoor seating. Street parking could be hard during peak times, but there is a parking garage in the area!

Picked up a pistachio croissant and took it to go and it was absolutely delicious. The outer layer…read morehad a very nice crisp to it, the pistachios complement very well, and overall this was absolutely satisfying to eat. It had the perfect level of crunch and flakiness to it while maintaining a consistent pistachio filling. Best part is that the pistachio wasn't overwhelming and did not overtake the whole croissant. The workers were nice and friendly and the experience overall was great! Will be coming back when I'm in the area.

WHY DOES THIS BAKERY HAVE A 4.5+ RATING?…read more This is our first visit. Clearly the pastries are a very high level of quality and french cuisine. We had breakfast - an omelette, some bacon and lamb sausage, potatoes, and a cappuccino. we also had some pastries. All excellently prepared. We're going to try something else besides the omelette next time...it was OK but not "out of the park" so we'll try something else next week. Service - after we ordered at the counter our food was delivered to the table which are all located outside on a well-shaded patio. We always split our dishes - my wife and I can't eat an entire plate of food. It's not "table service" - they don't come back and check you or help with water or drinks, etc. Whatever you want you must return to the counter. But service at the counter is very friendly and helpful. The ambiance is an outdoor cafe....noisy neighbors, wind when it blows, dogs, all the regular stuff - good seating and umbrellas with some areas naturally shaded...lots of tables relative to the size of the shop. Very friendly staff. Why do my reviews get over 1,000 views every time we visit a new place? We don't know but it seems consistent. We feature very critical reviews - we rate high but include serious critiques. Maybe that's it.

All of the bread was fresh and flavorful. We tried a few options, and all of them were great. My…read moresister liked the jalapeño bread. I like the cuernitos and croissant. Bring cash!

Great spot for Mexican pan! For about 8 years I have been searching for a delicious panaderia. The…read morespots I have tried have been bland and dry, up until now. I am sad that I hadn't discovered this place earlier, but will definitely be back in the future. Their hours are reasonable and everything is fresh, with a wide variety. The cashier was nice and helpful. The inside is a tight squeeze, but a fast moving process.