It is beyond me how anyone can give this place anything less than 5 stars for the superior quality…read moreand taste of their pastry. Perhaps I'm biased - but I think Chaupain has got to the best in South Oc. I've frequented their locations many times, especially as one is close to my home and near my weekly chiro visit. In some ways, this is terrible - coming into this bakery is a temptation for sure, both on your wallet and your waistline. I took my friend who was visiting us to this bakery, anytime we have a visitor, this is a must. It never disappoints. I have never had a single thing that was not delicious from Chaupain, thus why it's so tempting. From the pastry, opera cake, jamon sandwich, breads, French yogurt, everything is just so delicious. I say the same things about this bakery, but special thanks for Greg at this location, who was so kind, friendly, helpful, took pride in their products, and superior customer service that matches the wonderful patisserie. Thank you and blessings to you.

Chaupain is always a treat! Their pastries never disappoint, and all of the staff members are so…read morekind & down to earth. It's always an easy place to relax and bask. Entrees are well-portioned and delicious, although today's French toast was a tad too soggy ... flavorful for sure, but slightly saturated. Just a one-off, I'm sure. The seasonally flavored Arnold Palmer was yummy and so refreshing. On this visit I discovered their amazing house-made yogurt. A good friend raved about the various yogurt flavors, so I tried 3 (lemon, mango & rose petal). They're made with kefir cheese & other natural ingredients, have a texture like Greek yogurt, and are addictive! So many blessings to count, and Chaupain is one of them. [Insert BLISSFUL SIGH here.]

We have come to this Caffe for many, many years and we always return when in the area…read more We always order the same thing, their Bacon panini and the Alexander crepe. Sometimes we get coffee, sometimes we don't, it's always delicious, but we like the breakfast enough to just come for that. It's a small, cute location with Europe inspired decor. It's simple, could use some updating, but super cute and intimate. Their service is pretty good, sometimes they're really busy and food takes a while, but we understand they're working as fast as they can. It's a nice little brunch spot, especially nice to come in the summer or fall when outdoor seating is great.

A small, quaint, European like brunch spot! The staff were very polite and helpful. Appreciated…read morethat they helped remake our espresso verte without sweetener because we thought it was too sweet for us. The food itself was a pretty large portion! I really liked the side of cottage cheese (plus honey and raspberry). The only con is that the italian meats used in the crepes or paninis we ordered were just reallllyyy salty. I know that italian meats are cured and rely on salt, but this was a lot saltier than I've had. I almost preferred them adding less prosciutto to my crepe because the salt was a bit overwhelming. Maybe just a personal preference thing, but their pesto sauce has an emphasis on the basil leaves rather than pine nuts and garlic IMO, which I would've preferred. Aside from that, we enjoyed sitting outside bird watching in the "bird sanctuary" . They also provide nice water cups outside for you to refill. Parking is plenty right outside.

Cute brunch place with good vibes~ Hubby and I came here…read morearound 10 AM, not too many people here the vibe is naturey few table seatings so could get packed. The menu has smoothies, breakfast, salads, and sandwiches. Hubby got the tuna bowl and I got the omars post workout smoothie. The tuna bowl was decently fresh, lots of veggies and rice was good. Omar smoothie was thic good blueberry and spinach flavor. A little pricy but overall a good healthy lunch spot, it's in south coast so can shop after.

We were in the area and hungry, so after having such a positive experience at their Long Beach…read morelocation, we decided to give this one a try. The service was friendly and welcoming, which is always a plus. We ordered the same two items as before: a toasted chicken wrap and a tuna sandwich. The tuna sandwich was very good and right in line with what we remembered from our previous visit. Unfortunately, the toasted chicken wrap was a different story. It was noticeably dry and didn't seem to have nearly as much chicken as the one we'd enjoyed at the Long Beach location, which was a bummer. Overall, the experience was decent, but this location didn't quite deliver the same quality and consistency we'd experienced at the other one. It's always a little disappointing when a return visit doesn't live up to the original, especially when you know what the place is capable of.

The true meaning of a hidden gem. I've been to this shopping center before but never went inside,…read moreuntil today when I went for breakfast and I was stunned by how beautiful it is inside, every single corner of this place is beautiful and immaculate. You order at the counter, the staff is very nice and friendly, they bring you the food in a reasonable time, the taste of the food is absolutely delicious. You can tell is made to order and again, I was blown away by every single detail, from the plate itself to the presentation of the dish, even the salt and pepper shakers! It's so welcoming and warm in every way. My sister had the breakfast plate that comes with tea already, and I had the smoked salmon and avocado croissant, for dessert we had a basque cheesecake with chocolate sauce on top, and I can wholeheartedly tell you that it is the best cheesecake I've ever had in my life! That was just the cherry on top for the overall experience. This was my first time but definitely not my last!

My first time trying CANAN'S BREAKFAST AND BAKERY and I loved it so much that I came back again the…read morenext day! The service was amazing, especially from Eda and Zhonnet. I had no idea what to order, and they recommended the BEST dishes ever. The food is incredibly fresh and full of flavor. My favorites have to be the menemen and the spinach pastry SO delicious! Thank you, ladies, for making such amazing food and creating such a welcoming experience. I can't wait to come back again!

What a cute and adorable modern rendition of an ice cream store!…read more The lines are long because people love this place! I have to say the quality and creativity is second to none! On top of this the service is quick, friendly, always with a smile. Today we were served by Theo, Sarah and their friendly manager Juan. Love this place and unfortunately for my waistline because we will be coming back again and again.

We genuinely love Bacio di Latte and have been coming to the Fashion Island location with our 5…read moreyear old son 5 to 6 times a week for years!!!! It's his absolute favorite, and we were so excited to hear they're opening a location closer to our home. Because we come so often, I intentionally order him the smallest serving to limit his sugar, but for years I've asked them to put that same small amount in the largest cup so it doesn't melt and spill everywhere. I'm not asking for one drop of extra gelato... just a bigger paper cup. Recently, a manager told me they could no longer do this because they're "losing too much money" on the larger cups. I was honestly flabbergasted. Meanwhile, customers standing in line are offered free gelato samples, often multiple samples, but apparently an empty larger cup for a five-year-old is where we draw the line on cost? The photos show exactly why I ask. This time we had brought friends and their children with us, and everyone walked outside with gelato overflowing and melting everywhere. At the volume they buy their cups even if the larger cup costs 50 cents more.. THEN charge me for it! I'd happily pay FOR THE COST OF A LARGER CUP. But after years of loyalty and hundreds of visits.. bringing EVERYONE for "Bacio break" being told this tiny accommodation is costing the company too much money was incredibly disappointing. The first time this manager said this, I let it slide.. this was the 4th recent visit and I HAD TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE. So although their gelato is tasty... they have a very disappointing approach to customer service from top down....hospitality is not anywhere near their priority list.

Bom dia! We went to…read morePortugal a few years back, and absolutely love their cuisine. We got ourselves some nice canned sardines and cod to enjoy :) The place in of itself has quite some space and a fridge section that has linguisa (Portuguese sausage) alongside a plentiful selection of other cold cuts and salted cod.

Really disappointed in the pastel de nata. I came today just a bit past noon to try their egg tarts…read moreas I had heard great things. The store was very empty though the door chime signaled a male worker to come out to the counter after I came in. I looked around for a little and saw lots of products ranging from cans of sardines in lemon olive oil, to ceramic dishware and tea towels, as well as jars of sauces, a small refrigerator of cheese and perishable meats, and many Ronaldo memorabilia. I came back to the front counter and took a look at the pastry offerings, noting that none of them had prices listed. Only a small card that shows the price of a dozen or half dozen. I opted to just purchase 2 egg tarts which totaled to a whopping $10. The man went to the back room to grab the pastries and package everything. Each tart came in a separate brown paper slip though I imagine larger quantities would come in a box. It also included beautiful napkins and a small paper bag all with the blue and white azulejo tile print. I walked out to my car and immediately tried a tart. I was severely disappointed as it tastes incredibly stale, likely a day old or so. I have eaten many egg tarts of all varieties (portuguese, hong kong/macau) and have never had a tart crust that was this tough. I was actively pulling as I bit into the crust and had to chew through the hard, stale shards that should be crisp and flakey. The custard filling was also entirely separated from the top layer of the tart. It looked like a skin had formed and was lifting away from the custard bottom. The custard itself leans sweet when compared to other egg tarts I've had. Not sure if I came on a bad day, but to add insult to injury, these tarts being $5 a piece really should not warrant a product this low in quality. I'm glad I didn't purchase a half dozen because my teeth could barely enjoy the first one. Parking is easy to find in this small plaza. Service was standard. Based on my experience, there are many other bakeries that serve far superior egg tarts for a much cheaper price. I wanted like the egg tarts based on other reviews, but unfortunately I cannot recommend this business due to inconsistent quality.

This is a nice cafe with artsy and vintage decor. The staff is friendly and helpful. Indoor seating…read moreis limited but there's plenty of seating outside. I ordered the romeo and juliette crepe, crepe jambon fromage, and nutella beignet. Romeo and Juliette Crepe- This has rich nutella that is brightened up with bananas and strawberries. The galette is chewy. Crepe Jambon Fromage- This is a savory crepe with ham, mild gruyere, and cornichons that give it a hit of tartness. Finished with creamy bechamel. Nutella Beignet- Beignet is soft and fluffy with a generous amount of nutella filling. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Quite rich! Great experience overall!

The cutest little coffee shop tucked away within within office buildings in Irvine…read more The shop itself gives clean, simple, coffee shop vibes, and they offer a pretty substantial menu of food as well. The menu also includes sweets, crepes, sandwiches and more. The staff is super sweet, and please note that you may need to wait a bit for your order if there are several folks in at one time. The barista really does take their time to ensure the drinks are made well which is worth waiting for! Refer to my photos for the full menu. They have limited seating inside but plenty of seating outside. The exterior seating area is also nice, quiet, and is the perfect spot to sit and catch up with a friend. If you're in the area or nearby and looking for a good sit, sip, and catch up spot, this should definitely go on your list!

I only recently discovered Uncle Tetsu had a location in OC finally, and within the first 2 weeks…read moreof that discovery, I've been here twice. Both times were to purchase a basque cake + regular cake to celebrate birthdays. I highly recommend getting their basque cakes (they had a seasonal mango one that was so delicious) and their pandan coconut regular cake. The cakes come in nice compact boxes and they keep well in the fridge to eat same day. For size reference, 2 cakes were perfect for 8 people. Each of us got 2 slices, one of each cake, and it wasn't overly filling. Just the perfect amount of creaminess for the basque cake, and fluffiness for the regular cake. All in all, I'm obsessed! I love this place and am SO glad I no longer have to drive out to 626 area to buy some.

Stopped by Uncle Tetsu for my birthday after seeing all the positive reviews. Couldn't have been…read moremore disappointed. Staff seemed completely uninterested in helping. They just pointed at the slowly rotating menu behind the counter. No recommendations, no engagement. Strawberry Matcha Cheesecake: Nice, spongey texture, but absolutely zero flavor. The entire family agreed it felt like we were eating a sponge. Ube Mochi Cookie & Matcha Mochi Cookies: Undercooked and overwhelmingly sweet. No real flavor beyond sugar. We actually ended up throwing away everything after the first bites as it truly was that bad. Uncle Tetsu: You win the zero stars experience award (if that was a thing).