I was happy to hear that Moulin opened up at SoCo in Costa Mesa. This French cafe doesn't have as many offerings as their main Newport Beach location, however I am happy to report that the quality here is just as good! They offer sandwiches, fresh squeezed orange juice, coffees, and of course their rich and decadent pastries. I ordered a nutty bar and pear tart to go. Nutty Bar ($6.50) - . The nutty bar can best be described as a gourmet snicker bar. It's every chocoholic's dream come true! The combination of dark chocolate, caramel, peanut, and hazelnut left me in a state of ecstasy. I've had their chocolate hazlenut tart at their main location and enjoyed that one as well. If you are a chocoholic like me, this is the place to go to get one's fix! Pear Tart ($5) - Normally I wouldn't get a tart, but I read all these rave reviews about their pear tart so I had to try it. The tart is made up of a rich and buttery almond sable dough. Marzipan is one of my favorites, and so I definitely appreciated the usage of almond sable dough. The pear tart was delicious and I'm glad I ordered it. Overall the pastries served here are some of the best you will find and I definitely will stop by when I'm in the area. Customer service was excellent and friendly here. The French woman that helped me was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the pastries here. They do have some outdoor seating, to help give it that Parisian cafe vibe. read more

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Fletcher ( I am hoping that's how you spell it sorry bro) was a real awesome dude, knowledgeable and a great pallet for food in my opinion. He recommended the lemon tart but also presented me with my final choice the hazelnut chocolate cake with ferrero roche chocolate (hoping that's right too lmao) it was absolutely great I paired it with a red eye and he knew what I meant and got it quick. Bro needs a raise professionalism 5 knowledgeable when asked about the pastries 5 handsome and destined for great things YOU BET YOUR ASS FLETCHER 2023 employee of the year. side note BIG F YOU TO GREENLEAF NOT EVEN COMPAREABLE HEADING THAT WAY TO CRAP ON THEM. Good job MOULIN for FLETCHER THE TY read more

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Ordered the chocolate & hazelnut Buche de Noel, and OMG- it is to die for! It's not too sweet and has a thin layer of waffle crunch. The best I can describe the taste is similar to a ferrero rocher chocolate! So good! read more

Really good pastries and sandwiches. I like their Jambon buerre (ham and butter) baguette the best, but the chicken pesto and the ham & cheese is good too. Made on a real baguette, so you get good chew. Not a big fan of the panini press or the coffee. Will keep coming back for the sandwiches and canele, tho. Bon appetite read more

I was walking around SoCo & The Mix and came across this bakery. It didn't have a line so my boyfriend and I decided to check it out and I'm so glad we did! The desserts were absolutely delectable. We had the lemon tart and chocolate tart and I'd definitely get them again. The chocolate tart was so creamy and rich in flavor and the lemon tart had just the right amount of lemon, not overly sour and not overly sweet - just perfect. By the time we purchased our desserts and were getting ready to sit down a line had formed and was out the door, it was crazy! But definitely worth the hype. read more

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If you need a little"Paris" fix, visit Moulin! Apple pie is my favorite. So flaky, not too sweet, and just the right size read more

Delicious!! I love the little cakes and pastries they make! It's a little pricey at $5-7 ish apiece but worth the splurge! We got the Almond Pear Tarte, raspberry millfeuille, Opera, Seasonal Berry tart and Mont-Blanc. They were all really delicious and delicately made, the flavors were light and tasty and not too sweet!!! read more

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First have to say... that review from christina a. Hahahahaha!!! She has been to 'french bakeries' for half the price.... ok... I have too.... and they aren't nearly as good or authentic. If a $3.50 croissant is excessive for you... than ya don't go here. If, like me, that seems incredibly reasonable for a bakery that to me is the most authentic i have been to in america in the 27 years since I first visited paris, then completely ignore her review because everything at this place is amazing and prices are a bargain compared to flying to paris. Went here with my french friend who feels the same. Maybe someone who has only experienced american french baked goods won't fully appreciate it, but if you miss that taste of breads and pastries you had on your European vacation, this is the spot. Oh, and the ownership and employees are really great, friendly, and accommodating. Edit: Christina A. sent me an insane screaming rant message because I disagreed with her. See screenshot. read more

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Came here a few days ago to pick out some cakes. Also got the chicken pesto sandwich. This is cold, but I could tell it is fresh upon opening it up. I wanted the sandwich warm, so I toasted it a bit when I got home and it was amazing. The bread is super airy and crunchy. The chicken is thinly sliced and very nicely flavored. The pesto was really the highlight of it all. It wasn't overpowering at all. It also seems like they added some sort of light mayonnaise in the sandwich that gave a buttery effect on the bread. Super tasty, would get again. Onto the cakes. These are quite pricey, but soo tasty. My favorite one was the Mont Blanc. I've never tasted a cake with so much texture before. The thin piece of chocolate cookie/biscuit added so much flavor to the cake. I also loved how smooth the cake was and that meringue in the center was a nice surprise. Would definitely get it again. The next best one is the Saint honore. This cake is on the heavier side and I think it's best shared. The puffs with the hard sugar coating is very interesting. The creams are light, though I wish the pastry cream in the center was a bit less solid and more creamy. Lemon tart- not too sour or sweet, just right. The crust tastes so good. Raspberry mille feuille - this was good but my least favorite one. Loved the fresh raspberries but the pastry tasted slightly burnt. It didn't look burnt but tasted like it. Not sure if that's how it is supposed to taste like, but it wasn't as satisfactory. Great cakes, would come back again read more

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Great establishment serving great variety of delicious food in a very casual but charming and efficient environment. A piece of France in Southern California. Tre bon! read more

I wanted all of their desserts but sadly, my wallet said no :') I got their raspberry mille feuille and almond croissant here! I've had better almond croissants (honestly, nothing can beat SF's Ariscault's bakery heh) so I wouldn't say this was my favorite here. Buttttt their raspberry mille feuille was sooo bomb. I would want to come back and try their other pastry desserts next time~ Esp their lemon tarts! read more

A good tasty French venue for brunch. They have their own bakery and variety of sandwiches crepes and omelette coffee and lates . You order and they bring your food out to you . Service was great, we waited a bit for our hot sandwiches and they complimented two free croissants for waiting. read more

Such an adorable little bakery/cafe next door to SusieCakes at the Mix Shop outdoor mall in the Costa Mesa area! The insane amount of lovely pastries looked so good, it was tough to pick one, but we decided on the Easter chocolate bomb pastry to go w/a mocha, coffee and an iced tea. Also got a lovely French baguette to-go to make sandwiches w/. The Easter bomb cake was so beautifully decorated, and tasted so moist and delicious! You can tell high-quality Belgian chocolate was used (this one stood out for us in comparison to the 6-layer chocolate cake from SusieCakes which was ok)! The gentleman working there was so friendly, and I loved his enthusiasm for the pastries! Will definitely come back again when we are in this area! read more

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I'm so glad that this little gem is still surviving in the midst of this crazy pandemic. I've seen this place around whenever I got to Portola, and it's my biggest shame to admit that I just recently gave it a try. Their cherry tart? Freaking fantastic. It's so buttery and moist, but still have a solid texture, and their cherries aren't sour at all. Almond croissant? No complains from me. Beautiful and flaky with generous amount of almond in every bite. I recently tried their passionfruit mango, and holy crap, the sweetness was just right with lovely fruits-to-cream ratio. Canelé - I've had better from another Viet French bakery (E Patisserie), but I'm just glad that they had these (bc it's so hard to find them at local bakeries). It's now my mission to go back and try everything on display (not a hard thing to do since it's right in my backyard with a delectable selection of sweets). read more

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This place is my France on a budget lol. This LA county girl goes here once a week for a croissant fix, but this time I got the seasonal tart. It was too scrumptious for words. I've never had a bad thing from here. My dog also likes the croissants here read more

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This place is amazing!!! I would say it competes with the pastry's I've had in France. The almond chocolate crossbar was delicious. Flaky with plenty of almond and chocolate. I would say the barista was a little unpleasant... but I can deal for pastries that taste this good. read more

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Stopped by here to pick up some baked goods yesterday. I arrived here around 11am and a number of the fresh baked goods were already gone. There were plenty of sweets and cakes available. They're all a bit pricey starting from $8 and they all look very beautiful and delicate. I ended up leaving with the last croissant and a baguette. Both items were reasonably priced. They taste great reheated. I definitely want to come back to try the sweets and coffee next time! read more

Travel to France without the plane ticket. Excellent food selection. Something for everyone. Store has many French items to take home. We will be back. Enjoy! read more

Well, this is heaven!!! Best bakery I haven ever eaten at in the the USA. Everything is fresh and so TASTY. Omg I could come everyday Every time I get a little homesick, I know where to get my French fix. I love it!!! Thank you so much for bringing the motherland to us, sad French ahaha read more

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The pastries were delectable ! The service was very good ! I love it so much that I have shared the video of my Visit on my You Tube channel , Instagram and Facebook @ zonna loves , zonna dilag Facebook . Definitely will be going back again maybe check out other locations ! A very deserving 5 star ! read more

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lemon tart: 8.5/10 basically a delicious lemon bar on crack. great flavor and amazing softness. the only thing we didn't like was how hard the crust was, like a crunchy cookie. read more

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It's very French.... The menu is limited, but all good!! I pull off the 405 often for a treat.

I was so excited to see that they opened up yet again another location. The SOCO center is awesome and this is a great addition to the center. I did notice that it isn't as big as the other locations, basically walk up order and eat outside. Overall I love everything they have and happy to see that they're doing well. read more

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Located in on the bridge at south coast plaza, it is a cute adorable street vibe cafe hidden underneath the staircase. We arrived around 2pm, but they already sold out of most of their stuff. They serve the authentic French pastries and baguettes. The baguette is soft and chewy but has a hard shell crunch exteriorly. The flan is different than the Vietnamese or Spanish plan which is softer in texture and creamier. It was my first time trying the French version of flan, I think it was interesting. It's not too sweet. The pastry shell is crunchy. The citron fraise has a nice lemon citrus kick. It's not too sweet either. The tart shell is a little hard for my taste. But overall solid nice little outdoor cafe. Visit them read more

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Hey Beautiful People! So being a huge fan of Moulin's flagship location in Newport Beach since the first week it opened, of course I had to check out the one closer to me on Grand Opening Day, and boy, was I glad I did! And now, it's your turn Here's what you should try at this magnificent new location: 1.) Butter Croissant - Highly Recommended! -Hands down, the best croissant in all of Orange County, guaranteed! You can eat it right then and there or warm it up at home. Either way, it is heavenly, and your taste buds will thank you! Real. Butter. Real. Flavor. Crisp, light, LOVE! 2.) Almond Pear Tart - Highly Recommended! The flavors of almond (like almond jello) and pear meld perfectly together, and in just one bite, you can tell how fresh it is. The pear is moist and the crust of the tart just melts in your mouth with each bite. Most people would pass over it just because of the name, but don't miss out! It is DELISH! 3.) Apple Tart - Recommended! This is not your typical packaged breakfast apple tart. It's got a light, buttery crust like the pear tart, and the slivers of apple that top it are delicate and just the right amount of sweetness. Yum! 4.) Lemon Meringue - Recommended! It may seem a little intimidating at first because it looks like a sugar bomb, but the sweetness of the meringue balances the tartness of the lemon perfectly. And you must admit, the presentation is superb! 5.) Anything chocolate! - Recommended! A chocolate lover's dream! From a fluffy chocolate dessert to a chocolate hazelnut offering, you can't go wrong with any chocolate items here if you're a true chocoholic! They even have a brand new crepe station, where I'm sure, you can get even more chocolate, haha. Thanks for reading! P.S. Was this Useful, Funny, and/or Cool? Lemme know by clicking below! ^_^ read more

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Trop Peu de Fromage! I want to taste all and I will, but this time, I only got a small OJ and a sandwich: (1) Orange juice: fresh squeeze from the "orange machine", no ice, it's heaven, but pricey. For the price of a small cup ($4.50), you could have a 1L or .75L bottle in Paris from the same "orange machine" everywhere. So, the oranges in Orange County are more expensive than the oranges in Paris?!  (2) Jambon et Fromage sandwich: The bread was like baguette tradition. So good with thicker crust just like in Paris. Jambon was a kind of jambon blanc ordinaire, delight, not salty as American ham. Fromage: a couple of paper-thin slides of swiss-cheese. Where was my fromage? I wanted to cry. Baguette tradition without a decent fromage is a waste... Well, I ate half of the sandwich, brought home the other half, gave it "more cheese", and life was good again.  The pastries look so beautiful, same as those in one of the upscale boulangeries in Paris. This gem deserves 5-star in my heart, gotta remove 1-star because I had to "BYOC" or "BYOF" (bring your own cheese) to make it the perfect yummy sandwich. Am I too harsh by comparing to the sandwiches of Charcuterie-traiteur Terroirs d'Avenir? I would pay more for an amazing bite. read more

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This place is hiding gem. Their dessert is great. If you looking for place to have dessert and escape Sunday afternoon, this is place for you. read more

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Worst almond croissant of my life. It was hard and burnt and if it wasn't so much effort going all the way to Moulin to give it back or request a fresher, not over baked one, I would have. Very disappointing as it was my first time there trying their pastries. read more

Waaaaay overpriced! $6.50 for a pastry? I understand these prices for a restaurant, but not a bakery..There are amazing French bakeries out there for HALF the price. I only go to French bakeries and this is just ridiculous! Lol..go elsewhere! This owner is very rude and attacks his reviewers on Yelp. Please do not support someone that's treats customers in such a way for their honest opinion. I will attach a few snapshots of other reviewers who received his backlash as I did..please see his response to me for my HONEST review. This is not how you run a business. I'm not sure how his other locations have survived with his lack of good character, customer service skills and narcissistic childish behavior especially on a public platform where you are free to share your honest opinion..not what the owner expects you to write. Ridiculous! Check out the snapshots or scroll through the many reviews at his 3 locations.. Edit: The guy below me (I'm respectful and moral enough not to leave names) says I sent him a "screaming rant" in response to his post about me? Lol please read my "screaming rant" below that he posted and tell me if you feel that was a screaming rant... also be aware that this disrespectful "bully" is affiliated with the owner Laurent..nobody would go so out of their way nor would they have the time to make me feel so special in his reviews and name me multiple times. You either have no job or no life and you can go take your fake post that Laurent put you up to because he can't handle any criticism for an honest review. Apparently I'm supposed to leave amazing reviews for a business I don't feel was up to par for a $6.50 or $7 pastry. Sorry, didn't know I am not entitled to my opinion. Guess I have to leave reviews the bully below agrees with and Laurent. It's not happening. That's probably why I received so many compliments praising me for my review.. lol Edit: Well to the business owner..you showed your character with your insulting and rude reply. You lack class and professionalism and there is no justification for charging ridiculous prices. However, this is Yelp and I am entitled to my opinion. I felt your pastry was overly sweet and I've been to better French bakeries. The only thing you offer is a nice presentation but there is nothing that stands out to me as an elite that sets you apart and justifies charging DOUBLE the amount of other amazing French bakery's. You as a business owner should be ashamed of yourself to insult and shame a customer for their honest review and opinion just because you only want people to agree with you and get backlashed if they don't. I will report you and I have also taken a snapshot of your reply to post on other sites such as trip advisor, etc etc. and just an FYI, I come from a French background Monsieur Laurent! read more

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They have my favorite desserts here and its not insanely busy like in newportbeach pastries are gorgeous they have a lot of selection i really wish i lived next door too bad they dont have more locations what an expensive habit eating pastries every day is! read more

If you're eating with moulin, you already know you're going to have a delicious meal! This location is a bit smaller than the other locations, so its a bit limited in what products they offer, but they still have a great selection of sandwiches, desserts, pastries, tarts, breads etc. makes delicious coffee, and has a lovely place to sit outside! Definitely perfect for a lunch or snack! read more

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I was in with my girlfriend today it was about 2 o'clock in the afternoon people were there, but it wasn't all that busy. We ordered a latte and a coffee. we had to go in and get our coffees after waiting we wondered what happened. They were just sitting there getting cold Had Two croissants, which they refused to heat up... very disappointed since they weren't very busy at all. The almond croissant is very good but it sure would've been nice to have it heated up. Quiche was good but not spectacular. We had to bus our own table and ask somebody to wipe it off. The staff was very nice, but they could've been more attentive and aware of what needs to be done, like bussing the table. If they would've just heated up those croissants, at least they could've got a few more stars. read more

Fantastic experience here for Sunday Morning breakfast before church. Great experience. We tried Croque Madam, Croque Monsiuer, Omelet Naturale, and the Criossant Sandwich, plus several pastries, and coffees. All were excellent. Tables were clean, employees friendly. We will be back! read more

Came by today to grab a jambon fromage sandwich and ate the whole thing by myself. Sat outside and pretended I was in France. It was pretty good but pricey at over $10! read more

Very nice, tasty and plenty. Very friendly staff, fast WiFi and plenty of areas to get some work done over a great cup of coffee

What can I say, Moulin is just amazing period! An authentic French bakery where the bakers even speak French! Everything is excellent including the service, if only you could just try it all in one sitting. We have come here for everything from weekend pastries and treats to ordering cakes (well ahead of time), for gatherings and events. Prices are reasonable to worth it and always of the highest quality and consistency, nothing else compares! read more

Ce'magnifique!! I can't say enough great French things about Moulin! I am a huge fan of the Bristol Street location but this review is for the Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa location in SoCo mall. They are wonderful and always have great service at this location. While it's not a restaurant, you can still pick up the same great pastries, coffee, and to-go sandwiches that are made fresh every day. I want to give a special shout-out to Employee Elodie' who went above and beyond customer service to make me feel special when she could tell I was having a bad day. The Panini and coffee were absolutely fantastic, I have never tasted a panini that good! The bread was crisp to the touch but like fluffy air in the middle! WOW! I will definitely return to this location while it is small But Mighty and the employees are fantastic. Thank you for making my day happier Elodie'! Merci Millefois! read more

While driving around i needed some treats for my nieces 19th birthday I always rely on Yelp just like most of us well at least my family does I was near moulin I was browsing through the pictures and I said to myself why not it looks good but will it taste good? As I walked inside the place it's beautiful staff is working etc there were a few customers coming behind me I tried to explain to the lady trying to help me it was my first time and everything look really good it was going to be hard to choose what I wanted but she could berely explain herself in English she had a heavy accent but that's ok I just told her 1 of each please she filled to boxes of treats as I got home everyone loved them I wanted to say thank u ,your desserts look and taste finger licking good you can tell every design on every pastry look so beautiful it's pretty pricy But they are worth it . read more

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Such a great find! Relaxing ambiance sitting outside, delicious French pastries and great service. read more

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Stopped by for a quick coffee and pastry because the Portola line was too long. Quick, friendly servers greeted and helped me immediately. They even labeled the coffees, brought them outside to us and put pieces of chocolate on top. Customer service at its finest! Support this business! read more

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