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    Meet The Source

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    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.

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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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    Paderia Bakehouse

    Paderia Bakehouse

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I highly recommend Paderia Cookies they are Delicious perfectly baked not too sweet. All their…read morecookies are excellent but my favorites are chocolate chip walnut and dark chocolate chip cookies. Service is great and Ambiance is nice.

    Paderia totally lives up to all of it's hype!!!…read more It's located in The Square busy shopping plaza ~ between Main St. & MacArthur Blvd..next to Pasta Viva & nearby Nektar & Starbucks. Parking is plentiful, however, the plaza can get busy during working/business hours due to the surrounding corporations..so heads up! The staff is super welcoming & friendly. They are efficient & the lines move quickly. The decor is uber modern and ambience is nice & chill. They are known for their quality baked goods. I especially love their cookies & Portuguese egg tarts. The creamy custard center and crispy flakey pastry & carmelized top is absolutely PERFECTION! My fav/go-to cookie is the chocolate walnut. RxFoodie tip! Ask for it warmed up ~ it's yummy, crispy on the outside & perfectly gooey inside. It's baked w/ imported Belgian chocolate, which makes it so decadent and paired perfectly w/ the pecans & walnut bits. It's heavenly. I haven't tried their drinks or other specialty desserts yet, but it's tempting..maybe next time. A solid bakery to try & high recommend!!!

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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.
    Ube egg tart

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    Ube egg tart
    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    4.6
    (2k reviews)
    10.3 mi
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    First time here, and I'm already a fan! There was already a line when got there (on a weekday), but…read morethat's to be expected. Thankfully, the line moved pretty quickly, although the bakery itself is small and can feel a bit tight inside. I got a small assortment of pastries, including the Japanini and some of their popular items: the Salt & Butter Roll, Curry Pan, and Kobo Kuma. Everything was warm, fresh, and delicious. I honestly wish I had gotten more. My kids enjoyed everything too. The only item that was a bit disappointing was the Sea Salt Taro Latte. It was a little too milky and sweet for my taste. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more items from their delicious menu!

    Favorite salt bread bakery! I prefer the savory items to sweet. What I've tried so far over…read moremultiple visits: - Everything Salt & Butter Roll 5/5 - prefer this one to the original salt roll since the seasoning adds a little more flavor - Cookie Salt & Butter Roll 4/5 - great if you want one with a touch of sweetness - Mentai Salt & Butter Roll 3/5 - personally not a huge fan of mentai since I find it a little too fishy - Spicy Curry Pan 5/5 - SOOOO GOOD highly recommend this! It is a little spicier than expected. I also want to try the regular Curry Pan - Oyaki Pork Shumai 4/5 - good and tastes like shumai but not a standout for me to get again - Fish Filet Panini 5/5 - surprisingly SO GOOD! The employee recommended it and I was hesitant but it ended up being one of my favorites. Kinda like the McDonalds fish filet sandwich with the tartar sauce but obviously better - Japanini 4/5 - solid, nice basil pesto tomato combo but not a standout for me to get again - Banana Matcha latte 4/5 - solid but personally prefer the one at Kei cafe more TLDR: favorites are Everything Salt & Butter Roll, Spicy Curry Pan, and Fish Filet Panini

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    Matcha Sea Salt Cold Brew
    Matcha Sea Salt Cold Brew
    Honey Butter Croissants :)
    Honey Butter Croissants :)
    Banana + matcha = YUM.

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    Banana + matcha = YUM.
    Maison De Croissant

    Maison De Croissant

    4.8
    (334 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    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.

    This bakery is located inside the H-mart. In addition to the bakery items, they have a drink menu…read moreand fresh taiyaki and croffle also. A croissant for under $3.00 is a good deal. I usually come on weekdays and parking is available. Please come and create your own adventure.

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    #Blueberry Croffles #Strawberry Croffles #Chocolate Croffles
    #Blueberry Croffles #Strawberry Croffles #Chocolate Croffles
    #Croffles
    #Croffles
    #Tiramisu Croffle  #Caramel Croffle #Plain Croffle

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    #Tiramisu Croffle #Caramel Croffle #Plain Croffle
    Hamadaya Bakery

    Hamadaya Bakery

    4.2
    (236 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    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!

    The best bakery in town! Love the bread. It's fresh with minimal ingredients and tastes delicious…read more It's open early on Sundays before the rest of the restaurants. It's empty and easy to pickup pastries for breakfast. Kids love the hotdog pastries and the fruit tarts. Service is always great! Easy parking before everything else opens.

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    Green tea soft serve w/ mochi topping and coffee jelly milk
    Green tea soft serve w/ mochi topping and coffee jelly milk
    Coffee Jelly Milk - Less sweet
    Coffee Jelly Milk - Less sweet
    Strawberry Cheesecake Danish. Half eaten. 5/5

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    Strawberry Cheesecake Danish. Half eaten. 5/5

    Meet The Source - desserts - Updated June 2026

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