Finally made it back to try their sandwiches. Got their banh mi, which looks nothing like the…read moretraditional one as it comes on their shokupan and not on a baguette. It was well-made, with layers of ingredients, and quite tasty! Also got a slice of their pumpkin Basque cheesecake. Rich and delicious! Great way to treat myself! Brio Brio is a Lake Forest gem!

Tried this place for the first time. I got here before 2pm and the indoor dining is almost full…read more But they also have outside seating available. The interior is nice. They sell stuff like merch and bottled juices. I tried the Tamago sandwich which was good. This is served with a side of salad. The sandwich was big for me so i shared it with my husband. I also ordered the Yuzu ice tea which was kinda sour so my hubby didn't like it but i like that its not sweet. Staff were nice and friendly. Will come back to try their other sandwiches.

What else to say about Chaupain, except it's always exceptional?…read more I'm biased - but their pastries have got to be the best in OC. This is the 3rd Chaupain location I've been to, I happened to be in the area. It's smaller than the one on La Paz in LN to be sure, but ample size enough to provide anyone with full tastes of their amazing goods. I like everything - I've tried nearly all of their pastries and cakes, this time I tried the cinnamon roll- which was insanely good, soft, and tasted of such quality. Actually - never tried their quiche, which is certainly on a bucket list for next time. I highly recommend everything they have - but just to name a new, the guava cream cheese, cinnamon cream cheese, mixed berry bateau, opera cake, vanilla scone, any of their croissants, lemon tiramisu, and the jamon sandwich is incredible - I love that the bread had a chewy texture, which is perfect for this sandwich. Adding any of the American condiments would almost be a sacrilege, but a bit of dijon is good, which they have there in packets- the flavours work so well together. I really struggle to restrain myself when coming here, which necessary for your wallet and your waistline - but whatever you decided it's all good here. The customer service was also stellar - very friendly, helpful, and personable. Thank you !

Chaupain's croissants and pastries never cease to amaze. So so flaky and crispy! My go-to and an…read moreabsolute must try for anyone who loves French bakeries. My family loves the spinach cheese and mixed berry croissant. They have a variety of croissants, tarts, cakes, quiches, sandwiches - and entree items like French onion soup, and the sunrise sandwich which are both very good. The Laguna Hills branch is a very small storefront with some patio seating. The staff are always so polite and friendly!

Sweet Lili's is the BEST local bakery in Orange County. We consistently buy their delicious sweets…read more The Danmarki is my absolute favorite - others try to replicate, but none come close! In November, they provided delicious cookies and pastries for my baby shower. We were tempted to get the sweets the day before the event, but Shoreh Joon was adamant that we pickup the day of. This shows the level of pride they have in their product. As always, they were a total hit with all of our guests.

We went there and it was so nice to see good sweets and gillan reshtehkhoskar. Yes my whole face…read morebrightened up like I was at the "beach" and I hope they stay in business and help people like me Amir

We recently ordered 6 sandwiches for a Duffy boat evening in Newport Harbor. We got 3 roast beef…read moreand 3 chicken pesto. They were able to accommodate us ordering the day before and had them waiting for pickup. Each sandwich comes with either fruit or salad and we asked for fruit. They were nice enough to put all the fruit in a plastic bowl as they knew we would be having a little gathering. Nice touch. Sandwiches super fresh and tasty. Excellent bread. Super friendly staff. I returned today for another sandwich and pumpkin danish. Got the chicken pesto on baguette this time and it was excellent. Love the baguette here. The pastry was very good. I'll be back to try the rest of the cakes and pastries.

I was able to try a few pastries from this shop and was blown away immediately just looking at…read morethem. Really gorgeous top tier baked goods that are rare these days. These are not only gorgeous but also delicious. Flaky perfect crusts, strong flavors. Lightly sweetened. Highly recommend. Really enjoyed the almond croissant

Great pastry Fresh and delicious…read more I highly recommend to try them Not pricy either Good staff and very good service

Stopped by Diotima Bakehouse this morning and wow, I get the hype now. Everything tasted like it…read morecame out of the oven minutes ago. What surprised me most was that the pastries weren't super sweet. A lot of cafés drown everything in sugar, but here you can actually taste the butter and the bake. Big plus for me. Fair warning, the line was long. But honestly that tells you something, locals don't wait in line for mediocre stuff. It was worth it. The coffee was really good too. Not sure about their beans, but it tasted fresh roasted, smooth and full of flavor. Went perfectly with the pastries. I'll be back for sure. 5 stars!

BOMB. one word needed only. Went on a whim and did not disappoint in the slightest. Best pastries,…read moresushi, cake, you name it. You can't go wrong with anything here!

Our go-to bakery! Aside from their best seller strawberry croissants, we like their orange…read morechocolate (that sells out fast), bread pudding (the best there is), egg sandwich (my favorite quick lunch), pork katsu curry (OG taste) There's usually a line everytime but it's quick and worth it! And they open at 5:00 am! Whoa!

Owner is there! Palmitier is flaky, sugary delicious! Efren offered me coffee, but I don't drink…read morecoffee! You should go! Yum yum! He is rebuilding after a short break!

Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience…read more The atmosphere felt different than previous visits, and the sweet bread I pulled from the case was damp, and almost sweaty to the touch. Looking at the display case, many of the other sweet bread appeared to have the same texture, which didn't give the impression of being fresh. I hope this was just an off day, but based on this visit, I wouldn't return.

LOVE THE DUBAI CHOCOLATE MACARON So creamy and not too sweet!! crunchy as well! cant wait to try…read moremore in the future

I've been coming to Vanilla Street Bakery for almost two years, and it has truly become one of my…read morefavorite places. Everything here is thoughtfully done, from the beautiful and welcoming interior to the fresh, high-quality food. Every dish tastes amazing and is presented so colorfully and beautifully that you almost don't want to touch it. Almost! The coffee is always fresh, flavorful, and gives you exactly the energy you need. What makes this place especially memorable is the people. The staff are friendly, attentive, and professional, and you can feel how much care they put into everything they do. Every time I come here, I don't feel like I'm simply visiting a café. It feels like coming home or stopping by to see good friends. After two years of visiting, I can honestly say that the quality, atmosphere, and hospitality have always remained excellent. Vanilla Street Bakery is a truly special place, and I'm always happy to come back.

My fiancé and I visit Scratch on a very regular basis and absolutely love it. Everything from the…read morebreakfast/lunch menu to all the pastries and sweets we enjoy. I highly recommend stopping in and don't forget to take a few knock knocks to go! I only give four stars because they have removed the coconut knock knock and chocolate coconut croissant from their menu. Both items were elite (the coco knock being a staple of the scratch menu) and the sadness that has been caused by the removal of these items is unacceptable. Please deeply consider bringing back one if not both items. The scratch community will thank you!

A while back, Jen and I had stopped by after shopping at Trader Joes and vowed to come back. Today…read morewas the day. Stopped by around 11am and started by ordering breakfast. Jen went with the Southwest Breakfast Sandwich and I opted for the Breakfast Burrito with Chorizo. Jen also had a cappuccino and I had a cafe mocha. Jen liked her sandwich and I tried a small bite. More of a lunch taste for me. My burrito was very upscale. All ingredients finely diced and the red sauce gave it a good kick. Jen liked my choice as well. A lovely woman was dining alone and Jen asked her about her dish. It was the BBLT and she highly recommended it, especially if you love bacon (hence the B.B. - double bacon). With breakfast out of the way, we looked at all their bakery options. Jen selected their Bananas Foster Knock Knock and a Lemon Shortbread Square. I went with an Original Knock Knock and their Chocolate Decadent Cake. Jen liked her Knock Knock. I'm saving mine but sure I'll enjoy. The store is large enough to browse items and not feel like you are in the way of others. As for dining, good amount of seating outside. Noise depends on who's there and how many. This is now in our breakfast/lunch rotation. I look forward to trying their salads, sandwiches or perhaps a burger.

Suchhhhhh a lovely spot to visit when you're craving freshly made pastries, brunch, or a good cup…read moreof coffee. One thing I love is that everything is freshly made in-house, and they have a nice variety of sweet and savory options. I tried their pumpkin spice latte and mini pumpkin pie, which were perfect for the fall season. For brunch, we got the Little France Club and French toast. We also sampled several of their pastries, including the hazelnut croissant roll, almond croissant, lemon macaron, and raspberry macaron. There's a little bit of everything here, whether you're stopping by for coffee and a pastry or sitting down for a brunch date. It's a great spot to check out if you're in the Mission Viejo area and want to support a local bakery

After reading the reviews on Yelp, I wanted to try a really good croissant, so I drove about 20…read moreminutes to come here. The bakery itself has a small, local neighborhood bakery feel to it. There were about four tables outside, and when I walked in, there were two display cases. One had beautiful, fancy-looking mini mousse desserts arranged so nicely, and the other was filled with different kinds of pastries. I really wanted a classic butter croissant, so I got one of those, an almond croissant, and an Americano to have with them. One thing that surprised me when I checked out was the price. A medium Americano was $6.50, the regular pastries were around $6 each, and the almond pastry was over $7. The prices felt pretty similar to what you might pay for pastries in France. At least they didn't ask for a tip when I paid, so I figured the higher prices probably already included some of that, which made me feel a little better about it. I went outside to sit down, but unfortunately, none of the tables had been cleaned or cleared yet. The empty tables were also sitting directly in the sun, so they were way too hot to sit at. (You all know how hot the weather has been in Orange County lately, right? ) I went back inside and asked if they could open one of the umbrellas, and they immediately came out, opened it for me, and I was able to sit down. I appreciated how quickly they helped. Now, about the croissants... I had pretty high expectations for the butter croissant because I had driven 20 minutes specifically because I wanted a really good one. Unfortunately, it wasn't quite what I had imagined or hoped for, so I was a little disappointed. The almond croissant was also much too sweet for my taste, and the center had a somewhat dense, doughy texture, so I couldn't finish it. There is a croissant I've had before that was **SO incredibly good**, and I've been searching for that perfect croissant ever since. I haven't found it yet. And honestly, the Americano was probably even more disappointing because of the price. At $6.50, I was expecting something special, but to me, it tasted pretty much like the $2 Americano I could get at a neighborhood donut shop. Maybe that's why the price bothered me even more. That said, I would still like to try the mini mousse desserts. They looked beautiful and definitely caught my attention. So maybe I'll come back another time and give those a try. I guess the search for my *perfect croissant* continues!