Mamolo's Fine Pastries

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!

My family and I have been patrons of Cream Pan in Tustin for nearly two decades now, even before…read morethe TikTok strawberry croissant craze and even before it opened more locations like in Fountain Valley and Lomita. The quality has just been so utterly consistent. These baked goods truly taste rustic and homemade; I believe the freshness is guaranteed and everything is baked daily. I always buy the shuku pan to make sandwiches my daily lunches and the country bread/sourdough for my avocado toast and breakfasts. The sandwiches made in-house are also recommended especially the chicken katsu and the assorted ham/tuna/egg salad. I like the croquette and egg salad in a bun especially. All of these are savory and flavorful yet subtle. I also recommend any of the pastries including curry pan, melon pan, and of course the strawberry croissants but beyond that I also really like the strawberry banana croissant and blueberry croissant. There is also a selection of drinks made in-house café-style as well as bottled Japanese drinks. The staff are friendly and I really like the space even though it's small. You can find seating outside especially if you avoid rush hours. Of all the three locations, this one is my favorite because it's so rustic and historic and really fits in with the overall vibe and aesthetic of Old Town Tustin and the El Camino Real. Please check this bakery out; it's one of the best in all of SoCal in my opinion.

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Strawberry Banana Croissant, Strawberry Croissant

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Paderia Bakehouse

4.4(1.1k reviews)

4.1 mi

This is one of the few places where i ask how Ididnt discover this place sooner?! Its located in…read morethe center across John Wayne Arirport and they have a great selection of baked goods and drinks. Their cookies are comparable to Levains (thick, hearty, soft, but chewy) and melt in ur mouth! 1 cookie is good for 2 people to share The egg starts are pricey but delicious. Comes out hot, buttery and flakey with that nostalgic signature egg mixture. Cant wait to be back and try more of their baked goods!

Best cookie I've ever had in my life. The other pastries are really just ok though. Service is…read moregreat and there's a small parking lot in the front. There is seating but it's very limited. Kinda gives hotel lobby vibes in a good way :) Will be coming back for the cookies

Paderia Bakehouse - Ensaymada (with Aged White Cheddar). Soft brioche bread rolled like a cinnamon roll with butter, sugar, and aged white cheddar on top.

Ensaymada (with Aged White Cheddar). Soft brioche bread rolled like a cinnamon roll with butter, sugar, and aged white cheddar on top.

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Ube egg tart

Sunmerry Bakery

3.9(780 reviews)

1.5 mi

Me and my husband were eating right next door at A&J restaurant. My husband got 2 drinks which was…read morepart of their special BOGO free deal... JASMINE MIlK TEA: 9/10 The Jasmine tea tastes great! There was quite a lot of FOAM on top but, overall it was very ENJOYABLE!!! PORTUGUESE EGG TARTS: 8/10 $1.49 each. I bought them for my mom and she said they were good but, she liked the CHINESE EGG TART more!!!... SERVICE: 8/10 Good and a little hesitant. I wasn't sure if I was being treated as a customer or a burden. Everyone was just trying to do their jobs it seems... AMBIANCE: 8/10 Kind of quiet! Which I actually like because yes other locations are busier. I noticed they ran out of many BAKED good items by evening time... START YOUR DAY THE SUNMERRY WAY!!!!

Let me first start by saying that I like Sunmerry Bakery's product as a whole generally and have…read morebeen coming here for years. It advertises itself as a more premium pastry brand and I don't mind paying a little more for quality pastries. For this last trip, it sorta fallen off a cliff for me. I got their cream puffs this past weekend and I was gravely disappointed. It had labeled a use date of 7/14/26 when I bought it on 7/11/26. I tried it with my wife today on 7/13/26 and the cream tasted sour... Wait, what? How??? Why??? We wondered whether it was a "new" flavor or something and realized that no, this just went bad. Granted that you are paying $12 for 6 of these, for $2 each puff this is not really acceptable at all. Sure, I called the store and they refunded me this purchase. By letting them know that they should probably throw away the rest of this batch, will this happen? The store clerk told me so, but who knows? The fact that you have to question premium stores really puts a sour taste in your mouth. It does make you wonder whether to come by again in the future or not. And that's on top of whether to trust any of the labels they provide or not....geez...

Chicken Cheddar Matcha Latte

Black Sesame Donut.

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Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

4.6(2.1k reviews)

13.5 mi

I ordered a few pastries along with their matcha cold brew and matcha strawberry drinks. Pastries…read morewere good, not too sweet. The drinks were okay. Overall I don't think it was worth the wait/long line and trying to find parking. I would come back but prob on a weekday afternoon when it's not so crowded.

Don't let the long line fool you! It goes by really fast…read more Tip: If you just want a drink, you can skip the long line and order directly with the barista (use the left door and walk straight) I haven't tried everything yet, but the cinnamon roll was really yummy. Super light and fluffy.

Yokohama peach (iced)

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French Toast

Maison De Croissant

4.8(335 reviews)

3.0 mi•Westpark

Every time I'm in the OC and I'm looking for a place for a sweet treat, Maison de Croissant was…read morealways high up on the suggested search results list. Only recently was I able to visit and try their croffles and other sweets. Did NOT know that this was inside the H Mart food court in Diamond Jamboree. Parking is horrendous and the driving there is horrendous as well. Probably the easiest and least horrifying option just to automatically default to is to just park in the overflow lot right next to the plaza. There's no indicator for the parking garage so on a particularly busy day, you can head all the way to the top, find nothing and navigate through the hell crowds trying to leave. Ambiance is a very casual, counter order business in the food court. There's seating there, but we ate really close by. Definitely something you have to eat immediately or the texture will not be optimal or it might get soggy. We got the tiramisu croffle and they toasted it and put it together for us there. The lady working there packed it up nicely in a to go box and we got some cookies (regular ones and almond crisp ones). It's a bit sweet, but they're dessert pastries so that makes sense. Goes great with a brewed cup of tea. Croffle had a nice semi-chewy texture and the tiramisu flavor added a bit of a coffee taste to it. Good balance of the cream and croffle. The cookie wasn't too bad either. Overall not a bad to go dessert spot.

8/10 Croffle - It was alright. I'm pretty biased though since I don't like whipped cream at all,…read moreand half of it was just whipped cream on top. My friend really liked it though.

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The Tiramisu Croffle and the Blueberry Croffle

Bakery 101

4.7(384 reviews)

6.2 mi

I ordered this durian cake for our anniversary, and wow... it's easily the best cake I've ever had…read more If you love real durian, you'll love this cake. The cream is super smooth and filled with actual durian pulp--no artificial flavor at all. The sponge is so light and fluffy that it almost melts in your mouth, and it pairs perfectly with the rich, fruity durian cream. I already love fresh durian and durian ice cream, but this was my first time trying a durian cake, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The 6-inch cake was $68, so it's definitely a treat, but I'd happily buy it again. Just make sure to order a few days ahead. The service was amazing too. Since it was our anniversary, they added a cute "Happy Anniversary" sign to the cake at no extra charge. When we picked it up, they even reminded us to head straight home because the summer heat could affect the cake. You can tell they genuinely care about the quality of their cakes and want customers to enjoy them at their best. Definitely coming back to try more flavors!

Very cute and small local bakery. Plenty of parking and no wait on a Sunday. No seating inside but…read morea few tables outside. I got a few cake slices for my brother since he doesn't eat a full cake and they were very fluffy and moist. Not too sweet and very easy on the stomach. The staff was very nice and welcoming. There was a good variety of croissants, cookies, cakes and puddings.

One of the best matcha cakes I've ordered from a bakery

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Strawberry roll cake and core cake

Chaupain Bakery

4.7(1.9k reviews)

4.6 mi

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!

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Hamadaya Bakery

4.2(239 reviews)

2.5 mi

Absolutely love coming here. Their muffins are tasty and not too sweet. Their chocolate mochi donut…read moreis wonderful with the perfect amount of chew and the texture with each bite is nice. Their wagyu curry pan is perfectly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Their drinks are also something you shouldn't miss out on. Their kinako hot drink, hojicha latte and matcha drinks are perfect for a mid day pick me up. They also have ice cream soft serve which is nice and a great treat on a warm day. I often buy their sliced bread as well and prefer their bread to other places.

Such a cute little bakery located inside the Mitsuwa! I come here whenever I'm craving a quick soft…read moreserve- it is such a sizeable portion for the price. I like getting the plain vanilla one, and it also comes with a little cereal at the bottom that gives it a good crunch. The coffee jelly milk is also great, it feels similar to a boba drink but it's a lot cheaper. Whenever I come here it's always the same lady who I'm sure is tired of seeing me lol, but she is so sweet and kind and patient when I have trouble deciding what to pick here! As for the pastries/desserts, the custard pudding cup deserves more love! I'm not sure if it's housemade here, but if you've ever been to Japan, it tastes exactly like the ones you buy from the konbini! I remember I would buy one almost every day of my trip, so I've grown cravings for it that Hamadaya satisfies in OC. The bavarian chocolate cream is a fun decadent pastry if you're into chocolate- comes with so many chocolate chips. The cheese bread is also a go-to for me if I'm in a savory mood- it's exactly what it sounds like, cheese and bread but who doesn't love those two things? Egg katsu sandwich is good if you're looking for something more substantial. The strawberry shortcake I've tried here was also good, but I did pick it up near their closing so it felt a little dried out. Definitely would recommend coming here earlier in the day for fresher and better selection of pastries!

Green tea soft serve w/ mochi topping and coffee jelly milk

Coffee Jelly Milk - Less sweet

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Coffee milk jelly

Tous Les Jours

4.1(61 reviews)

1.8 mi•Westpark

I always like stopping by Tous Les Jours for some delicious pastries. This location is inside the…read moreHmart grocery store and food court. There is plenty of seating inside the food court and it is really spacious. They have a selection of pastries, breads, cakes and also sell drinks. Their pastries are always fresh and fluffy with my favorites being the vanilla donut and cream puffs. Service is always friendly and there's never a line or wait time. I really recommend this place for anyone looking for a sweet treat.

In all honesty. I'm almost inclined to give them a 2/5 but I'm being a tad generous. I've heard…read moregood things about these guys from multiple people but I really wasn't impressed. The savory items weren't savory, the sweet items weren't sweet as well. Everything was just middle of the road. MID is an accurate word to use here. Yes the selection is decent for being a grocery store location. But the items just weren't great. My brother got a birthday cake. It was expensive and man that cake was DRY. They like the iced tiramisu latte but my iced hojicha was so lacking in flavor.

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Duke Bakery

4.3(428 reviews)

0.8 mi•Oak Creek

So many classic and delicious flavors! The cashier was so kind, welcoming, and provided some free…read moresamples which were much appreciated. The bread also isn't expensive (which is great so I can buy many at a time). (: I got the Cupcake this time, which was fluffy, soft, not too sweet, and not dry. It was yummy. I'll definitely recommend this place and will be back soon. Thank you so much!!

I bought several bread from the store around noon yesterday and brought them home immediately. I…read moreput them in the refrigerator as soon as I got home. This morning, I discovered that the bread had developed a significant amount of mold. Unfortunately, my children had already eaten some of it before I noticed. I called the store to report the issue. The employee I spoke with acknowledged that there had indeed been a problem with yesterday's bread and asked me to contact the owner, Rain, about it. I then called Rain, but she insisted that this was normal and claimed that bread could develop mold within one day. I find this explanation very concerning, especially since the bread was refrigerated immediately after purchase and my children had already consumed it.

Kokonut peach

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Hector made my cake for my wedding. He did a great job, but the best part is that the cake was delicious. This bakery is amazing. I highly recommend for weddings or just for stopping by to pick up a cake. read more

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