Second Floor of South Coast Plaza by the Bridge Moulin is definitely well known for their pastries and dessert. I love their Eclairs. Due to my friend being GF, choices were limited, but we decided on the following to share: Flan Cake - obviously the Flan is Gluten Free not the Croissant Crust Chantilly - Lemon. Lemon. Lemon. The choices were tasty but the seating was outdoors and with the weather hitting those degrees the experience was not as enjoyable. Also, the water is by the bathroom. read more

Moulin - Flan and Chantilly - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Mmm! Delicious pastries! They have the finest pastries. This mini bakery spot is located in South Coast Plaza. They have limited items sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea, wine and beer. I am usually at the Newport Beach location as they have more varieties and more options. Perfect spot for brunch/lunch. Highly recommend the Newport Beach spot. Go there early as parking lot is small. Ordered Exotique - It was a coconut sponge with coconut/mango/passionfruit cream with the outer layer is crispy and tangy lime - Chantilly cake - $9.00 It was a sweet treat and shareable. Staff was friendly. There is restroom and water station nearby. Plenty of tables outside to dine in. read more

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Worst almond croissant ever ! no filling.. and it's super dry..they mention they get their product made from Newport ...which someone needs to oversee the bakery department ... so pissed! Close the shop if you ain't gonna deliver Product that taste good! taste like it's five days old wake up people! read more

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Located outside of the second floor of South Coast Plaza, at the base of the Bridge of Gardens (which connects the two malls), this pastry shop is a wonderful dessert destination. They had a great many pastries to choose from as well as some sandwiches. They have a few coffee choices as well as a cooler with bottled water, juices, and other drinks. The smiling workers took my order of an iced cafe au lait and a lemon tart. Their seating is all outside under umbrellas, which makes for a relaxing spot to enjoy your beverage and pastry while people watching. There is a cart with napkins, utensils, straws, etc. as well as a place to return your plates and dispose of trash. The lemon tart was sumptuous. It had a citrusy-tart yet slightly sweet lemon flavor with a dollop of lemon curd on the top-center. The crust was excellent too. The coffee was good but a bit more bitter than I like. Still, it complemented the pastry well. While it might be a little tricky to find on your first visit, it's worth it! read more

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I'm a big fan of Moulin and have been to all of their locations. In fact, I just had Moulin in Laguna Beach yesterday. This location is really cool as it's right at the start of the bridge that crosses over from South Coast Plaza to Crystal Court. Although it's small, it still carries most of the sandwiches and pastries that the NB flagship location does. The servers are really friendly and patient and helped me while the person ahead of me was still deciding. I got two of my favorite items, a ham and cheese baguette and a chocolate almond croissant. Both were as delicious as always and I can't wait to visit another Moulin later this month. read more

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It was late at night and I didn't know their closing hours. After the worker rang me up, they started to close the shop so I was their last customer and got there on time. Workers were nice and didn't pushed me away because they need to close the shop. read more

Moulin - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This is my first time trying this bakery cafe and I absolutely loved it. I think I died and went to French heaven. The baguette sandwiches...the pastries...the ready to eat food...the cheeses...the imported grocery items...omg! The best raspberry napoleon I've ever eaten and the apricot tart was sublime. I also had a potato gratin, corn salad, ratatouille, and quiche. The ham and cheese baguette was packed with meat. I wish I lived here to come back for more. There were just too many yummy things. The service was friendly and persuasive! Tres magnifique! read more

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This cafe is one of convenience. You are not necessarily here for a view unless you like to people watch. Which, in the holidays, you will see a lot of people. Seating is limited for the amount of people who order so you definitely have to watch out for that. The workers are very nice and they seem to be busy. The pastry selection is good but fairly limited since this is a smaller location in South Coast Plaza. I enjoyed my berry tart and my mom really liked her almond pear tart. The Cafe Au Lait was also really tasty. I would say the drink options are also limited so do not expect like a bunch of specialty drinks, but that is what this place is! It's simple and French style. Also the complementary chocolate they give you is so yum, great quality dark chocolate. read more

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The pastries, dessert and bakery is pretty good however the food is average. They do have a vegan option as a sandwich and it's OK. The service is really good and the people are very charming and helpful. I wish they had more vegetarian options but hopefullysomething's in the works. read more

Moulin - Vegan sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

So... this is how it went: "Hi, do you have English breakfast tea?" "We do." "Great. Can I do one of those in a large cup?" "We can only serve it in one size." There are visibly two sizes of cups sitting on the counter. It is hot water and a teabag. Really?! Is there a water shortage or a drought I'm not aware of? Do you want three pennies more for the cost of a larger cup? C'mon. (And yes, I went to get my tea elsewhere based on principle of this ridiculousness.) 2025: 36/100 read more

Love Moulin In South Coast Plaza!! Amazing French Patisserie Cafe Shop!! Located At The Bridge Of Gardens That Crosses From South Coast Plaza To Crystal Court!! Nice Relaxing Ambiance!! Plenty Of Outdoor Seating!! Great Menu, Offers Bakery Items, Assortment Of Pastries, Cakes, Sandwiches, Salads, Coffee Drinks & Lattes!! Recent Visits, Enjoyed The Pear Tart, Apricot Tart, Lemon Tart, Fruit Tart, Always Paired With Ice Latte!! Love The Mini Chocolates Too!! Friendly Staff!! Line Is Always Helpful, Efficient & Courteous!! Looking Forward To Future Visits To Moulin!! ThankU read more

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Located on the second floor going towards the garden bridge. People can be friendly while some aren't. They have a variety of sandwiches and pastries. Heads up, the later you go, the less there is to choose from. Their croissant is buttery and delicious. They can be pricey for the size of the items... They don't have much as the other location in Newport but still have a good variety. read more

Moulin - Lemon tart - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Moulin has gone downhill. I got a chocolate eclair and it was so stale. It was at least one day old if not many days old. My espresso was way too sour. Never going back. read more

Very delicious Parisian-style bakery. The butter croissant and pear tart are both so delightful. The staff is kind and the decor/vibe transports you to Paris momentarily. Will go back to try more! read more

Overall, when you think of French food and good service, this is my top recommendation in SoCal. I've been here so many times I could write an essay on all the delicious food. I highly recommend checking out the exotic car meet at the end of the month. A fair warning: parking has gotten difficult on weekends, so please be advised. Also, watch out for cyclists riding through the parking lot.... This is the best-priced and most authentic French spot you'll find in Southern California. I've been coming here for years, even before I became serious about Yelp and food reviews. The ambiance feels just like Paris, with small tabletops and rattan chairs imported from France. The owner decorates the walls with genuine vintage French decor, which makes the place truly unique. The pastry chefs are incredibly talented, and the staff--both French and American--have a strong work ethic. The owner is humble and kind, and I almost always see him hard at work there. Respect! In my opinion, this place is an OC institution. I hope they get their Michelin recognition soon! read more

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I personally love Cafe Moulin. There are many locations scattered around Orange County now but I've been a fan of it even when they were practically unknown. This I believe is one of the newer one at the bridge that connects the two sections of the South Coast Plaza. I come here for mostly one thing only. The Tropezienne. It's my favorite dessert here. It's custard filled and has an orange zesty flavor to it. Simple yet decadent and rich. They do have really good pastries too like their croissants or if you like their cakes and sweets they always have some new and fancy item to try out. Their chicken panini was not the best but was just ok. I usually always get hot cappuccino or cafe au lait but on a hot day I had craved an iced cafe au lait. The warm version is a lot better as it doesn't get diluted with the ice. The location is consistent on their desserts and drinks. Realistically a 3.5 stars but the Tropezienne is the only reason along with their delicious espresso and changing pastries. read more

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Moulin has a warm, welcoming feeling. The service and food selections are great. We love popping in for snacks or picnic items on the way to the beach. It's also a great place for breakfast. read more

Double check your take out order before leaving. I noticed too late that I had less than what I ordered and paid for. The 2 clerks were more concerned about badmouthing the previous client in French and did not even notice me. The clerk who helped was more into her conversation than counting what she was packing. Not worth the $2.50 to drive 25 miles to go get it. But worth avoiding this location. read more

Moulin - 5 cannelés instead of the 6 ordered and paid for - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped by for some afternoon snack and coffee while shopping. Ordered a vanilla latte and mocha latte, chocolate chip cookie and lemon tart. Overall, everything was good. Coffee was at perfect temperature and pastries were solid! Cute outdoor seatings with umbrellas. Service was great. Will come back soon. read more

My longtime salad dreams just finally came true after I ate the best (healthy) lunch-worthy salad of my life this afternoon at the South Coast Plaza Moulin. For a frame of reference, I'm currently on a highly restrictive (and superfoods-focused) diet to fix my high cholesterol naturally and the stakes are high as I don't want to get started on meds. So, I've long wanted to try the salads at Moulin and today was the perfect time. Being a seafood lover, I went for the La Salade Niçoise, as I knew it has tuna, anchovies, and a hard-boiled egg sliced in half, among other very nutritious things (more on this later). I also wanted a decaf drink and upon asking the staff if they offer any decaf drinks, the lady kindly replied that they can make any drink decaf so I may choose any one that I'd like. After a bit of thought, I recalled that (dark) chocolate is good for health so I asked for an unsweetened hot chocolate and they even had the almond milk substitution I wanted (along with whole milk, low fat milk, and oat milk). The lady said they don't add any sweeteners to their hot chocolate so that was nice. When my drink was ready, it came with a complimentary Moulin-branded square of dark chocolate, which I loved because I really craved a healthy dark chocolate. I took my La Salade Niçoise and hot chocolate and happily sat at a table under one of their gorgeous red umbrellas on one of their colorful, comfortable, handcrafted French gatti chairs. It was a nice sunny day as usual. Eating the salad was a memorable adventure of continuous happiness, and as one cannot readily see the tuna or anchovies without opening the lid and digging deep into the midst of the many salad toppings, it was full of great surprises as well. The first things I ate in the salad were the hardboiled egg halves, the sliced (and super clean) mini potatoes, some of the beautiful sliced radish, some of the wonderful sliced red onions, the crisp and clean cucumbers, the fragrant de-pitted black olives, and the fun, crunchy green string beans. The salad dressing that comes with this particular salad was also extremely well-conceived because I don't usually eat radish or raw onions. Then, I came upon an unexpectedly generous amount of the best prepackaged tuna I'd ever imagined eating in super juicy and tender pieces and an aroma of true marine quality. The three full anchovy fish also included were smooth, delightful, definitely a health food (with a great taste). The butter lettuce inside were all as clean as they could possibly be and some of the pieces were utterly enormous (like almost as big as my head). I never thought I'd enjoy eating a salad so much... and it was really filling too! After eating, since I'm on a restrictive diet, I went back inside and asked another staff lady what oil is used in the La Salade Niçoise dressing and she kindly replied that it's sunflower oil. Did you know that sunflower oil doesn't contain any cholesterol? I was so happy to discover this and am quite elated that I may continue to enjoy the impressively engineered salads at Moulin without worrying about adverse effects on my cholesterol or health. I'm in my late 30s and am finally starting to feel that there is no better food than food that is highly nutritious, incredibly tasty, and accompanied by a sort of psychological purpose. I love Moulin not only for their artisan baked goods (which I'm putting on hold for the next few months as I do the 180 pivot with my health metrics) and impressive dedication and offerings, but also for all of the extremely healthy foods I can still eat that they offer there, even when on the diet of my life. It would be heartbreaking to not get to visit Moulin and so I'm grateful for their commitment to including superfoods and top-quality nutrition as well. read more

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Enjoyed the Le Parisien's chicken pesto and the relaxing ambiance at Molin, South Coast Plaza--a perfect spot for a leisurely meal. 在South Coast Plaza的Molin餐廳，享用Le Parisien的雞肉青醬料理，環境悠閒舒適，適合放鬆用餐，食物美味可口，整體體驗愉快又滿意。 read more

Moulin - Enjoy the chicken pesto - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The service here SUCKS! I asked over and over and over again for "Chicken Salad" and pointed at the Chicken salad. However, the lady kept asking me over and over and over again to confirm that I want "chicken" on my chicken salad. I'm scared for life.... Food was meh read more

My kids love their hot flat bread with ham and cheese. They are good for quick bites while shopping. The line is not bad either.

The closest place to France-food and atmosphere ! Love the jambon and beurre sandwiches and all the other wonderful choices to enjoy ! The pastries are outstanding! A real find! read more

The fresh pastries were delicious and so was the coffee. I kinda wish they opened a little earlier, but I was happy to find this little outdoor spot. read more

Came here for lunch on a Saturday. Overpriced, mediocre food. Standing in multiple lines...

I've been going to the two Costa Mesa locations for years and I've loved this place for so long. It's really sad to see that they're doing so much worse. The staff really doesn't seem to care anymore, or the hiring seems focused on people who are trying their best to drive 1 star reviews. I'll still be going to the other location at SoCo, but the mall one is just not worth it anymore. read more

Perfect for a little caffeine break. Not many options for coffee. Basics with no flavored syrups or whatnot, which is fine by me. Pastries were good and nice to enjoy on the patio with some sunshine. Service could've been friendlier but not a big deal getting a quick snack. read more

Beautiful French pastries that taste as good as they look! My favorite was the Paris Brest with a delicious hazelnut filling and delightful cream puff shell. The eclair was good too with a rich and custardy cream filling. Macarons were pretty typical. read more

Moulin - Paris Brest, Eclair, Macarons - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food is so good but the best part is the customer service. I ordered 3 dozen pastries and the mgr delivered them for me as I didn't have transportation. He was wonderful. I recommend this place to all my friends read more

Wonderful place for croissants, pastries and crepes. Highly recommend and I go to the Dana Point location often. Have some outdoor tables

I only tried different pasties. Very nice ambiance, excellent staff service, pretty looking baked goods. Sugar content is very balanced. Kinda pricey for OK taste food. Flavour is too light for my taste. It's a hint of flavour coffee, pistachios, or rum. read more

Tucked away, between Nordstrom and Macy's, all outdoor seating, smallest version of Moulin I have visited. The quiche is served with the side salad, no fruit sub at this location, paper plates, plastic utensils fyi. They do serve champagne with glass flutes. Nonetheless, the Quiche Lorraine was delicious as always! The staff is friendly. Moulin always consistent, highly recommend. read more

Moulin - Quiche Lorraine with side salad - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The pastries looked delicious but were not very tasty at all. The server recommendations were a lot better than the ones I originally selected though! The Yuzu (pink) dessert had a piece of inedible aluminum paper on it but the rest of the desserts were fine. The outside seating was very nice since it's well shaded and in a nice outdoor area of South Coast plaza. There was even a duck walking around that was adding an amusing plus. read more

Moulin - Yuzu Dessert - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I stopped by this spot at South Coast Plaza after doing some shopping on Friday, July 18th around 1:30 PM. Honestly, the food was really good -- fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was craving. Definitely worth coming back for. That said, the service was... awkward. I'd read a few Yelp reviews mentioning the staff being a bit off, and unfortunately, I experienced some of that too. There was a tall, slender (fair-skinned) guy at the front -- I tried to ask if something was good and he just stared at me without responding. It was really uncomfortable. Not even a smile or a simple "yeah" -- just a blank stare. I honestly didn't understand the energy. There were also two women at the counter -- they weren't rude or anything, just kind of indifferent. They said "Let us know when you're ready," which is fine, but it felt like they were more into chatting with each other than helping customers. What was kind of telling is that I ended up chatting with another customer after we both noticed the weird vibe. She had just finished eating and said she felt the same way -- like the staff didn't want to be there, and any interaction was a bit cold or dismissive. It's not like we were expecting over-the-top friendliness, but a little bit of basic courtesy goes a long way, especially when the food pretty good. Hoping management sees this and maybe checks who was working around that time. I'd still come back for the food, but it'd be awesome if the service matched the quality of the menu. read more

Finally tried one of Moulin's beautiful pastries this weekend! Definitely very crowded on weekends- all the seats were filled and there was a line out the door. We ordered The Ornament which had mango mousse inside and white chocolate exterior. It was $8 which is pricey, but expected for a South Coast Plaza establishment. Next time, I would try one of their danishes or croissants! read more

Moulin - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The food is good, but the cashier was not interested to be there whatsoever, not even a "thank you" after my purchase, though I left tips for what is a self service style cafe. read more

Food looks delicious in counters although, I ordered a chicken pesto panini $10 which was without much flavor, it was rather bland. I also asked for a Mimosa but was told they didn't have it but I could make my own meaning buying a Louis Perdrier BRUT $8 and a Orange Juice $7 Server was nice but made some comments about "French Cuisine" not using spicy spices, didn't make sense but I let it go. The ambiance is nice though could be better by making it nicer with nicer flavor of a panini. I have to give the benefit of the doubt about the delicious pastries which I didn't try although I would have tried some had the panini would have been of good taste. My total spent for one person was $31.44 including a $4.50 tip. read more

Moulin - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Excited that they opened a Moulin at South Coast Plaza! This is mainly a simple bakery compared to their locations in Newport and Laguna Beach which are popular brunch/lunch spots. Great for picking up a quick dessert since it's located near the bridge/Hermes. I tried their butter croissant, flan parisian, and raspberry millefeuille. The croissant and millefeuille were very tasty. The flan was pretty good but a little heavy if you eat a full slice. All their desserts looked so good and it was so difficult to choose! Their sandwiches looked really promising, so I'm thinking of giving that a try next time. Super cute vibe! Staff was friendly. Desserts were cute and there was plenty of seating. They also sell wine if you wanted to relax and enjoy a sweet treat with a glass. read more

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I visited this location on 10/5/25. Cappuccino was tasty, croissant paired nicely. Sandwich was just okay. Young Asian gentleman working there provided excellent service with a sweet smile. I would definitely return for coffee, pastries, and a warm hospitality. read more