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    Meet The Source

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    Satisfying Cinnamon Swirl!
    Opal F.

    Rpt. Buyer Review + Cinnamon Bun, swirl so satisfying, taste/texture on point + Pairs well with coffee + Found at Irvine Farmer's Market or Neat Coffee (available at other locations- see their Insta page for locations/restocks) + Fairly standard service experience, $4 per bun (worth the price) + They have other varieties to try Overall, no complaints! Definitely would recommend!

    Peppermint chocolate bliss balls
    Lorraine M.

    Absolutely love these raw, vegan, healthy treats that are good for you but you'd never know with how good they taste! I usually try to find their bliss balls at local shops in San Diego, I caved and ordered their specialty goods for the holidays. Delivery was super speedy in time for the holidays.

    Pistachio Marzipan- 2nd favorite of all time!
    Molly E.

    I've said it before and I'll say it again-- she is SO GOOD AT WHAT SHE DOES. Just when I think I've tried her best, she'll come out with a special that just blows your mind! At the farmers market this week, they sold a special ice cream sandwich that they described as spumoni. It was absolutely mind blowing! I love their monthly pumpkin spice cinnamon roll. I also tried the Katy cake finally and holy smokes... Wow... Absolutely phenomenal.

    Samantha W.

    Best bakery ever!! Best cakes EVER! So yummy and gorgeous! All organic and vegan with simple ingredients. Honestly, I've never tasted such a delicious cake. We order the chocolate peanut butter flavor and it is incredibly decadent. It almost tastes like a cheesecake or thick mousse and is totally mouth-watering. Worth ever penny! We just ordered one for a birthday and didn't end up paying for the decoration but it came with stunning decorations. The cinnamon buns and balls are also amazing. The cinnamon buns are my favorite when warm. Will always come back!

    small raw banana cream cake
    Mai N.

    Love love this little gem!! The best treats for all your vegan/raw needs. Love the cinnamon buns, bliss balls, and cake slices. Great customer service too.

    Sabrina K.

    I've ordered from Meet the Source 5 times now and have tried a few of their products (cake, bliss balls, and cinnamon rolls) and always enjoy their raw, vegan, healthy desserts! However, I don't always feel that the advertised flavor tastes like what it's supposed to be, like the glaze donut hole bliss ball or strawberries and cream cake for example.

    Shirin S.

    YES! Thank you so much for the beautiful and delicious cake. Complete whole ingredients, vegan, dairy free, and so yummy. On the pricier end, but expected given they are made from Whole Foods. No bake cakes that are so beautiful. Must order online 72 hours in advance. Wish they had delivery, but I will be back!

    Cookie dough cake
    Bri B.

    Got the raw cookie dough cake from Whole Foods and it was AMAZING!! love that it is non dairy, no refined sugar and no soy. Super tasty, only negative was that it was $13 for a tiny piece of cake but I guess it makes up for having natural ingredients. Will be purchasing more in the future!

    Bliss ball pack - mint, strawberry, and cookie dough
    Tess F.

    I saw my friend post a picture of a cake from this place and it looked so pretty I immediately checked three out. Meet the Source is a vegan and gluten-free bakery with unbaked goods. First thing, if you are going to get something from this place you have to order online at least 72 hours in advance - this isn't a walk-up bakery that you just order something from behind a case. Everything is made to order so keep that in mind. The first thing I ordered from them was their specialty bliss ball pack with mint, strawberry, and cookie dough flavors. Each ball is packed with flavor but the strawberry with coconut flakes definitely takes the cake (no pun intended). They are small but heavy so you can make the box of 12 last a while or put them out for a party - someone will enjoy one of them. But, I wanted to get a cake. And thankfully, my friend had a birthday...so, I used that reason and offered to buy the cake for the party. Warning - they are a little expensive (but they are made to order, with natural organic ingredients, for people with all types of food sensitivities), but they are absolutely stunning. I added the floral decoration for $20 more and if you take a look at the pictures you'll see why it was expensive. Worth it. And the cake was a huge hit! Everyone asked where I got it, people had no idea there was somewhere like this. But let me just tell you, if you're expecting the cake to taste like every other cake you've had, you'll be disappointed. This cake is unbaked and remember it's ingredients are as close to healthy as you can get, while also being organic, gluten free, AND vegan. The cake was amazing, and heavy, so the small cut into 12 pieces. The lemon was subtle and the raspberry popped through more. Super happy with the money I spent and cake I got and will definitely be coming back.

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    Cakes UNREAL. Worth every penny. Haven't had a bad one yet. Order now. Enough said

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    Impossibly, amazingly good! Satisfies that craving for something sweet and delicious. The shippable items make fun gifts too!

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    Pretty good sweets. Found their stall at Mariners Farmer Market. The miniature cakes are very decadent, kinda small and pricey.

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    Bakery 101

    Bakery 101

    4.7
    (378 reviews)
    3.0 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.

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    One of the best matcha cakes I've ordered from a bakery
    One of the best matcha cakes I've ordered from a bakery
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    Cookies
    Strawberry roll cake and core cake

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    The Buttery

    The Buttery

    4.4
    (306 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    My friend has been raving about coffee at The Buttery so I had to check it out for myself. There is…read moreplenty of parking in the plaza they are in. The business has a few tables outside and a good amount of seating inside as well. I ordered a Ube Cream Coffee - Saigon Style ($5.50). Yummmm!! I love how strong but creamy and delicious this coffee is. I'm hooked! I am Vietnamese and I approve of this cup of coffee. While I was there I saw their glorious casing of pastries and I couldn't resist. I ordered and enjoyed: 2 Garlic Bread ($5.35/each), Chocolate Croissant ($6.60), Almond Croissant ($6.85), Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread ($4.75) and 2 Macarons ($3.20). Their pastries are fantastic. My boyfriend doesn't enjoy sweets as much as I do so that garlic bread was good for it. The croissants were really flakey and flavorful. I enjoyed the bread. For the macarons I was given a third one as a thanks for all the items I orders and I liked all 3. Yum! Wish I could come back to support the business, especially with their incredible coffee, but I was told that they will be closing on 7/31/26. I'm so sad I didn't discover them sooner. I wish them all the best and hope they re-open in the future.

    I have been meaning to try this place for a while and finally got the chance. There were a few…read moretables available for indoor seating and since they weren't very busy when we arrived, we were able to order right away. I tried their Banana Matcha Latte and it was delicious. They also have $4 specials on different items throughout the week. The staff was nice, making the experience better. I would definitely be back.

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    The Buttery
    The Buttery

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    SusieCakes

    SusieCakes

    4.2
    (746 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I am back at SusieCakes, Costa Mesa during Mother's Day weekend 2026. Their cakes and staff did not…read moredisappoint! They were busy with a lot of Mother's Day weekend rush, but the staff was friendly to everyone with big smiles and they were moving the line along as quickly as possible. I picked up my usual favorite slices: Carrot Cake Slice ($8.49), Tropical Coconut Slice ($8.99), and Old-Fashioned Chocolate Slice ($8.99). They were moist and delicious! Sometimes, the Tropical Coconut can be slightly dry, but it was perfectly moist when I had it this past weekend. They had a really cute May 4th Grogu cake on display and I just think that they not only make delicious cakes, but their cake decorating skills are on point! SusieCakes is worth the splurge!

    I came in on 8/2/26 to try their seasonal items: Raspberry Vanilla, Key Lime Pie…read more I brought my son with me to check out the desserts with me for the first time. He was so excited seeing the cake designs on Spiderman and Minions. We enjoyed our desserts inside. They only had 1 high top table with 2 high top chairs. I would say service was ok. I just didn't feel greeted with the most excitement by staff. Staff didn't care to know if we enjoyed our dessert, offer stickers to my kid at all. For a single parent with their young toddler, I think its important to make sure all customers enjoyed the dessert and the children have a good experience so that they always remember this place to request us coming back again. Thats just my advice when it comes to customer service for adults and kids. Though, I will try my best to be back for the raspberry vanilla cupcake, bc that did taste really good when I ate it elsewhere. Please keep this seasonal dessert permanently on the menu.

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    Mini Chocolate Cupcake
    Mini Chocolate Cupcake
    Lemon Cake
    Lemon Cake
    Carrot Cake Slice ($7.95). This is always my go to flavor here! 1/29/2023

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    Carrot Cake Slice ($7.95). This is always my go to flavor here! 1/29/2023
    Paderia Bakehouse

    Paderia Bakehouse

    4.4
    (2k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Paderia is dangerous....could really kill your gains if you have a sweet tooth. It's impossible to…read morewalk out of here without spending a solid chunk of change because everything looks and smells so good. Their cookies are absolutely massive and they are incredibly thick, dense, and heavy. The outside has a nice crispness, but the center is pure gooey perfection. They are so rich and packed with chocolate that you honestly need to break them into quarters to share, or just save the rest for later. We got the chocolate chip cookie and s'mores. Their best seller is definitely the chocolate chip. To wash it down, their Vietnamese Coffee is a must. It is strong, bold, and has that perfect sweet, condensed milk punch that hits just right. It pairs perfectly with how rich the cookies are. The spot is just a quick grab-and-go setup, and the line moves fast. Just make sure to get there on the earlier side because their popular stuff definitely sells out later in the day.

    Back in March, my family took a week long trip to Disneyland and California Adventure, to celebrate…read morea couple of birthdays. We walked past a pop-up cart for Paderia. I purchased two incredible cookies based on the suggestion of the lady running the cart. I selected the Sea Salt Chocolate Chip cookie and the Cookies and Cream cookie (not pictured). They were a similar size of a muffin and they were so good! The cart was only there during the Food and Wine Festival so I'm glad I was able to try them out. If I'm ever in California anytime soon, I'll try to stop by and grab more cookies.

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    What's in the boooxxx!!? | IG @moniquedao
    What's in the boooxxx!!? | IG @moniquedao
    Ube Latte-so yummy!
    Ube Latte-so yummy!
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    Yu Cake

    Yu Cake

    4.2
    (304 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Wow the best cheesecake I've ever had probably! Light and not too sweet. Literally perfect. I dream…read moreabout this cheesecake.. seriously.

    This was our first visit, and unfortunately, it was a bit underwhelming. While the presentation…read morewasn't particularly impressive, that wouldn't have mattered if the food had been great. Sadly, the jasmine tea cheesecake was one of the worst desserts we've had. It tasted so unpleasant that we ended up throwing away what you see in the photo because we simply couldn't take another bite. The checkout experience was also a little unusual. The cashier told us the credit card machine wasn't working, so the only payment options were cash or sending a Zelle payment directly to the owner. There was a small handwritten sticky note with an individual's name and phone number for the Zelle payment, which felt a bit odd. To be fair, there wasn't a large selection available when we visited, so it's possible they have other pastries or desserts that are much better than what we tried. However, based on our experience, the item we purchased was disappointing, and the $12 definitely didn't feel well spent. On the positive side, the décor and overall aesthetic were lovely and were probably the bakery's strongest feature. But as the saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover... and you can't judge a bakery by its ambience either.

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    Inside of the strawberry matcha french mousse cake
    Inside of the strawberry matcha french mousse cake
    Strawberry matcha french mousse cake. Coconut mango french mousse in the back.
    Strawberry matcha french mousse cake. Coconut mango french mousse in the back.
    Iced Tiramisu latte, not bad... More milky and 5% flavor. A bit disappointed

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    Iced Tiramisu latte, not bad... More milky and 5% flavor. A bit disappointed
    Poul's Bakery

    Poul's Bakery

    4.2
    (279 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $

    We order our cakes for our 36 years anniversary and delicious cannoli's to eat at home and for our…read morewedding anniversary party. Thank you Ms. Alyse for for exquisite help.you made my wedding experience so wonderfully magical THANKYOU

    I've never put an order for a cake before so this experience is was all new to me. I went on their…read morewebsite to put in a request for a Napoleon birthday cake with a ganache top. They had a number which I called and the person on the other end gave a number which I could text more details about what I needed, for how many, my name, etc. Since they were driving and couldn't take my order at the moment I made sure to provide as much info and the time/day. I put the order 5 days before I said it needed it and they agreed it can be done by then. I thought it was easy and I just followed it up with the change of topping on the cake. I explicitly stated to text me if they needed anything else from me since I have never done this before. I probably should've followed them up, but I was busy that week. Since I didn't hear anything afterwards I thought I had secured my order. The day I come to pick up the cake, they tell me they don't have the order. The lady who I spoke to, who I'm assuming was on the phone when I initially called, is telling me I put a request not an order and that I didn't even provide my full name (not true, I did). I'm being told that I shouldve put down a deposit and have a contract with them for the cake. I wasn't provided with any contract or a Zelle username. If I had that information I would've absolutely done it. As a business you should provide the customer with that sort of information. I had no idea and I wasn't told that thru text. Should I have followed up? Absolutely, i know that now. There's no information on the website about a contract or deposit information. Only the phone number that I first called. So they should probably update that if they have so many orders and can't keep track with request. There was a lot of deflection from the lady when i tried to explain my grievance. No apology either for the confusion. I felt crazy because I thought I might've missed their messages. Nope nothing. Only the Zelle information after I had arrive there. Luckily, they had puff pastry ready and told me they could have the cake ready in 15 min, and I really needed the cake so I agree to still do business. When I got the cake it was still warm and they told me to freeze it in my refrigerator for it to set. 15 min to get to my place and the ganache has melted off the top and custard had already spilled out from the sides. I had a long drive afterwards and not even an insulated bag could save it. It did taste good, it's too bad about communication, and everything else.

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    Poul's Bakery
    Poul's Bakery
    Poul's Bakery

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    Paderia Bakehouse

    Paderia Bakehouse

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    For the walnut chocolate chip cookie. I luv u. Beat the sea…read moresalt one by a mile. AMAZING when warm. Just pure bliss. Fast service.

    I stopped by this spot after getting lunch right next door…read more I had no idea what type of place this was, but I did notice quite a few folks going in. I found the inside decor a bit unexpected, the green walls, the dark vibe with gold accents. It reminded me of a chic lounge or den. I was happy to see they sold drinks and baked goodies. I wasn't in the mood for coffee or a drink, but decided to check out the sweet treats. I was so excited they had Portuguese egg tarts. I am very familiar with the Asian egg tarts, but I haven't had the Portuguese kind. I was eyeing up the banana pudding, but I decided to not get it. Prices seemed a bit high so we just went for 4 egg tarts. We relaxed a bit while our order was ready. They warmed them up, I decided to try one since I am not from this area. MY, oh MY, oh my!!!!!!!!?!!!!!?!!?!!! They were so good, the outside was super flakey, not greasy. The egg center was warm, not too 'eggy' and the sweetness level was just perfect. They were honestly to die for. I contemplated for a few minutes to BUY MORE even though I had only eaten one. I thought, I'm not from this area, so I might as well get more! I ended up getting 5 more, each tart leans on the expensive side for how small they are, but they are mighty delicious!!! I also decided to try the sea salt chocolate chip cookie: Classic Cookie. Traditional components with a dash of sea salt to accentuate the taste of rich imported Belgian chocolate Egg tarts: 5/5!!!!! Honestly when I put in my 2nd order, I couldn't help myself to tell the people behind me how dang good the egg tarts are... They told me they ended up getting some just because I mentioned it.. The salted chocolate cookie looked different to me, it is shaped like a mound. I thought this was good, full of chocolate and the sea salt was good. Would I order it again? Maybe, maybe not. 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Food: 4/5

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    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.
    Portuguese tarts and Mexican hot chocolate cookie.
    Portuguese tarts and Mexican hot chocolate cookie.
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