I normally don't eat at French restaurants. Not because I don't like it, I'm just used to food from my culture. We also came here to use our rest credit. Our server who I forgot his name was super nice and attentive. My husband got chicken and I got duck and both dishes were delicious. We also got a Brie cheese dish as appetizer and it was amazing as well. The vibe and the decorations felt really welcoming and authentic. If we're in the area in the future, we will for sure come back. read more

Came in today to pick up two simple things and walked away frustrated by both interactions. First was a gift card. The lady who helped me - dark hair, really overly colorful eye makeup, and tattoos - processed the transaction but handed me the card without a receipt. When I asked for one, she spent a moment at the screen and then told me she couldn't print it because she had already closed out my tab. I was confused why 1) she didn't give me a receipt in the first place, then 2) she decided that was the only solution - to tell me it could not be done. After I asked her to find a solution as I needed a copy of the receipt, she finally asked her colleague beside her, who pointed her to the right place, and, voila, the receipt was printed. Leading with "I can't" is never the right customer service instinct, especially for something as basic as a receipt. I also tried to buy the butter they import from France. I stood at the case for several minutes with no acknowledgment. I finally walked over to the nearest employee (her name was Lucy) who was finishing up with a customer at the register right next to the butter section. I politely asked if she could help me when she was free. She looked at me, nodded, and said she would. Then proceeded to assist every customer who lined up behind that original customer without once glancing back in my direction. In fact, I had enough time to walk to the bakery, go through the entire gift card situation as mentioned above, and return to the butter section, and Lucy still hadn't looked over. I left without the butter. Moulin used to have fantastic service. I don't know where those regulars went, but two strikes in one visit, with two different employees, is hard to brush off. read more

Moulin is a really nice cafe and patisserie in Newport, near John Wayne airport. The desserts look stunning and they're tasty. They have a tempting assortment of fresh breads, baguettes, sandwiches, and cheeses. I also like that they have a boulangerie (bread bakery) and bistro in the same plaza. The bistro a few spaces down has some excellent dinner options, but that's technically a different restaurant. I like to come here when I want to select from a broad assortment of French pastries; however it's not my top choice for any specific thing. But it's really nice to come in on a morning for jambon and cheese on a fresh baguette. On this morning, I was able to drink a coffee and eat a salted caramel macaron, while watching a World Cup soccer match. They do everything really nicely, and Moulin is a great place to get a really beautiful dessert that can be a centerpiece on any table read more

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Overall great experience - I suppose it's hard to be unhappy in this cool of a place. I went in for the parties but they've got a whole experience built out in there with full service, cases for pre prepared foods, and cases for French products. Staff was great and will be returning to try more. read more

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Another wonderful day at Moulin. The closest thing to Europe in Newport Beach. Grab a pastry and a coffee and sit in the sun and listen to the fountain. Have a nice talk with a friend. I just love the place. Time to slow down and relax. This is the place. I recommend it with five stars. read more

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I had been craving a croque madame and I was blown away by this spot! Their prepared food looked amazing and the whole room was filled with wonderful aromas. We decided on eating breakfast there and taking some pastries to go! The outdoor seating was nice and we were able to get our food within 10 minutes of ordering which was amazing. Their staff were very friendly to use since it was our first time and even gave us some recommendations on what to try. I'm looking forward to going back again very soon! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about Moulin, Boulin and all of their locations! The owner Laurent is fantastic and a stickler of keeping all things genuinely French without compromise! Well done Laurent and team! Keep up the great job! They have been open for twelve years now amazing how time flies! read more

Everytime I am near by I always try and stop for some viennoiserie and pâtisserie. Love their almond croissants and other breakfast pastries. Their desserts are also decadent and worth trying. The Paris-Brest and Opera are yummy. Friendly staff and helpful. Located in a strip mall on Bristol, the space is on the bland side, though not sure there is much you can do to enhance it. read more

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Moulin provided it all ~ a spectacular French brunch, strong and smooth lattes, phenomenal service, and the cutest, most inviting atmosphere. I'm looking forward to returning (to this location or one of their others) to check out more of the menu, and take home some French cheese and pate! read more

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Food was excellent as always and service is stellar for a non-full service restaurant. The only wonky thing is that the food items in the case are served cold. May not sound that odd but when it's Cod and Potatoes au Gratin, it's unexpected. We also went with the La Galette Complète this time. Unique to us and it did not disappoint. Coming back tomorrow just to pick up pastries for a party. read more

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This is probably hands down one of the best French bakery in Orange County and their little deli and supermarket rocks! While parking can be a little difficult in this busy shopping center, I recommend coming here early to beat the crowd. Don't forget to try their French coffee, delicious pastries and all the amazing sandwiches to choose from!! Enjoy & Bon Appetit. read more

Usually go here for lunch 1-2 times a week and grab something from the hot bar selections. Their chicken is solid if you're looking for something healthy. Veggies are also good as well as some of the hot sides. Panini sandwiches are pretty good also. Vibes are amazing and get's pretty busy during peak lunch time. Staff are friendly and service is pretty quick. I'm not personally into pastries so much but have tried bits and pieces here and there, all great as well as their coffees. Plenty of French stuff including imported butter that they sell in the store as well. Recommended and will keep coming back! read more

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The setup feels like an authentic French place - to-order restaurant items, a bakery, a deli section, and small market items. The meal food was good, but I'd say on the lighter/blander side. Their pastries are the star of the show for me. Would definitely come back specifically for the saint honore, and fruit mousse cake which had passionfruit notes. Really enjoyed the extensive patio seating. read more

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I've tried multiple pastries from here and decided to pick up a birthday cake here for my husband! SO GLAD I DID On their website, they have a lovely little guide that gives you all the details along with illustrations of the cakes as there are a ton of layers. There were so many great options, but I opted for the Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (chocolate sponge, hazelnut praline crunchy, chocolate cremeux, candied hazelnuts, milk chocolate mousse, milk chocolate glaze). THIS CAKE WAS PERFECTION I called two days ahead to order and ended up speaking with the manager (I believe her name is Katia) and she was so friendly and kind! I picked a cake, added a chocolate plaque, and paid by phone. Nice and easy! The day of, the cake was ready to go. I was in and out of there in a minute and the workers were so kind. It was also Halloween and they even complimented my costume haha The cake was GORGEOUS! OMG When I pulled it out of the box, everyone said wooooow THE CAKE WAS AMAZING!! The layers! I ate it layer by layer just to try and understand how all the flavors came together. It was truly a beautifully created cake. Not only did they think of how the flavors complimented one another, but they also considered textures. Loved the crunchy elements along with the silky mousse. One of the best cakes I've ever had! read more

Moulin - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Delicious pastries and the coziest ambience! Their almond croissants and pain au chocolat are perfectly flaky and I love how the bakery section gives you the option of purchasing full size or mini size pastries. Their takeout sandwiches are also great (especially enjoyed the jambon fromage, chicken pesto, and bayonnais!) and the crepes look amazing as well. Will definitely revisit to try more of their coffee and entree items! read more

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Remember my first MOULIN review when I said I'd be back? Yeah... I've been back at least ten times, (yes 10X in less than 3 weeks) and dragged half my girlfriends with me because I'm fully obsessed. The food? Unreal. Delicioso! The service? Richard deserves a medal for being consistently kind, efficient, and on it. When a restaurant's staff call you by your first name, and can accurately guess your favorite foods, I'd say KUDOS to the Owner for training them well. The ambience? I love the energy here. It's addicting. And don't start with me gawking at their desserts and pastries. I told myself I'd lose all the holiday weight I've gained but for some reason 'logic' flies out the window the moment I step in there. DUH. And listen... I almost don't want to admit how OBSESSED I am with their Smoked Salmon Sandwich, because every time I show up it's either close to being gone or there's one sad little survivor left. My heart dropped so hard the other day (when I saw the one last Salmon sandwich) you'd think I'd just locked eyes with a starving French bulldog. read more

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Have been going here for years as they are simply one of the best restaurants and French boutique in OC. Authentic French food that does make you feel you are somewhere in France. The ambiance is great with some French music in the background and a very pleasant and large patio. I have tried their breakfast, brunch type food and everything is delicious. I also take some pastries to go or some of the goodies they have like packaged cookies. Yes it's on the pricey side but you get what you pay for: high quality fresh food. Parking can be tricky during rush hours. Shoutout to their manager Katya (friendly and gave great recommendations on items to purchase). Will keep coming as it's just a great place to hang out with friends and fam. read more

One of the best French places in the OC I love their pastries, especially their hot food bar section with the layered potato dish to die for every time and their breakfast omelettes are fantastic. Love their patio area as well and love to just sit here and people watch parking is fine and easy and it's just a really cute store with a lot of goodies in there. In addition to food highly recommended. The ambience is really great and I've always had great service every time being in here. read more

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Every time I come to Orange County I have to stop here. Love the food and the pastries . Whether you live nearby or just passing through make it a point to stop by for breakfast or lunch!!! read more

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The food here is wonderful and the main side of service was lovely but the service from the coffee/bakery-side was atrocious. I've never been treated so rudely for just asking to check on my pick up order after waiting 5-10 minutes. I understand the workers are young but the lack of initiative to provide service, rolling of eyes and snickering for no reason leaves such a poor taste no matter how good the food is. read more

LOVE moulin. Classic and authentic French food. They also have a bakery connected to the restaurant and may goodies and snacks to check out around the shop. We tend to come for brunch but be wary it does tend to get busy and a bit difficult to find a table. I always enjoy the cold salads offered especially the lentils, quinoa, and beat salad. For the hot food items you can't go wrong with their poulet roti, scallop potatoes, and the mushroom cheese puff pastry. read more

One of the best French cafés around -- if not the best! Whenever we run out of new restaurant ideas, this is the place we always come back to. Especially on a Sunday brunch, it's close to home, casual, and relaxing to sit in their outdoor dining area. You simply walk up to the front counter, pick your favorite pastry, place your food order, and then find a cozy spot to enjoy the sunshine. The server will bring your meal right over. We usually go for the soup and salad, sometimes a sandwich, and always end with something sweet from their tempting pastry selection. The French onion soup and chicken pesto salad are our top favorites -- comforting, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Their croissants are also excellent -- buttery, flaky, and fresh every time. A perfect neighborhood café for a laid-back weekend brunch or a casual weekday bite. Highly recommended! read more

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Busy but worth the wait. Definitely on the Luxury side of breakfast. Savory flavors, excellent service, friendly staff, and food worth taking with you. read more

Love My Visits To Moulin, French Bakery, Newport Beach!! I've Dined Here Many Times, Always Enjoyed Breakfast, Desserts & Lattes!! Busy Place, Relaxed Ambiance & Friendly Staff!! Plenty Of Outdoor Seatings!! Menu Includes All Day Kitchen Items, Breakfast, Omelettes, Salads, Sandwiches, Assortment Of Bread, Cakes, Pastries & Market!! Recent Visit, Ordered The Chocolate Hazelnut Dessert Paired With A Latte!! So Good All The Time!! Service & Line Always Helpful, Efficient & Courteous!! Will Return For Future Visits!! ThankU read more

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I've been saving my milestone review for this place, and Moulin deserves the 300th. This review is loooooong overdue. There's so much to love about this place that this may read like a diary entry; so buckle up, because I'm about to wax poetic about Moulin. I've been frequenting Moulin for nearly a decade, ever since my mom and I began our search for the perfect French baguette in Orange County. No place has ever come close. The baguette traditionnelle and pain d'épi are unmatched: the crumb is perfect, the chew is just right, and there's that subtle tang that transports you back to France. We'll often stop by and grab 3-4 baguettes at a time to enjoy breakfast at home with some great French butter and good cheese. Moulin's selection of French imports is extensive: caviar, pâté, butter, saucisson, regional fromages, champagne, wine and more! My go-to sandwich is the jambon beurre or jambon fromage, but if you're in the mood for something warm, the parigot/panini options (go for chicken pesto or jambon fromage) are excellent and heated up upon order. I've visited the Costa Mesa (SoCo and South Coast) and Dana Point locations, but the Newport Beach location reigns supreme. The courtyard and outdoor terrace are the crown highlights; there's nothing quite like it in Orange County. I've brought countless friends here, introduced my boyfriend to Moulin, and now it's our place. Our favorite spot is right next to the fountain, and the ambiance genuinely feels like a Parisian café. The bakery alone is reason enough to visit: flawless lamination, the best croissant beurre, pain au chocolat, and pain aux raisins. Perfectly buttery and flakey. Although I still haven't tried their GIANT croissant (only available Saturdays). Most mornings, we'll enjoy a croissant beurre and pain au chocolat with unlimited drip coffee, or grab a baguette to make a DIY tartine beurre et confiture. Sometimes we even save it to saucer le plat after a bistro meal. This is the life. Moulin is also deeply tied to some of my favorite memories: my 21st birthday brunch, Galentine's celebrations, watching France defeat Portugal in a thrilling penalty shootout during the UEFA 2024 quarterfinals, and, bien sûr, the Summer Olympics! It truly feels like a community here, and I love that they roll out the TV for national events. The staff is always friendly and accommodating, and there's never any trouble finding a seat: they'll happily set up a table for you. I remember when there were indoor tables and when the chèvre chaud salad and charcuterie board were staples on the menu. While those were once my go-tos, I now rotated through new favorites: the French onion soup, rotisserie chicken, scalloped potato gratin, vol-au-vent, brisket, and the céleri rémoulade from the café deli. The ham and cheese croissant is absolutely sinful, here is simply no better one. Yes, it can be pricey, but where else can you find céleri rémoulade or a dozen chouquettes done right? On the pâtisserie side, there truly is something for everyone. I'm not usually a tarte person, but Moulin's selection of French pastries and gâteaux changes seasonally and never disappoints. My personal favorite is the flan nature, which is so rich, custardy, and bursting with sublime vanilla flavor. Some days I'll spend hours here until closing; other times I'll stop in for a quick pastry or pick up a baguette for my parents. I'll probably have Moulin cater my wedding. I'll never stop coming back. P.S. We wish we knew the legend himself, Laurent!! pls invite us to your next celebration:D read more

What an amazing Bakery shop in Newport Beach. There are so many delicious pastries, pies, cake, cookies to choose from. They even have all day menu items: Crepes, Salad, Sandwiches, Breakfast items, Soup, Wine, Tea, Coffee, and etc. I purchased several bday pastries, tarts, and mini cakes. I loved drinking the fresh Orange Juice. This location is always packed during the busy lunch hours. I will need to come back and try the popular entrees in the near future. They have plenty of outside seatings and limited inside. I love the water fountain out the shop. read more

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I'm a big fan of Moulin, particularly the Laguna location, so I was excited when my friends suggested a brunch at the Bristol Moulin! This location is way bigger than my usual spot. Seating wasn't great, but I managed to snag a tiny table and pull up an extra chair. We got orange juice and champagne for mimosas, and three French Onion Soups. I was a little disappointed at the quality and the quantity of the soup for the price tag, but the folks working that Sunday afternoon were doing their best. Still, for the steep pricing (plus tip!) I would expect more than a lukewarm soup with still-hard bread. read more

It's always amazing having breakfast at Moulin. We drive from Glendale to spend the day in Newport and Laguna. Our first stop is always Moulin & one day hope to meet you Laurent. Excellent excellent service and authentic French food. Location amazing and beautiful setting your hardworking staff always there to set up table, clean and friendly staff read more

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Can't say enough nice things about this bakery. It should have a Michelin star. The technical baking skills needed for these pastries are something I see on food network. It's nice to have a genuine, high-end French bakery is this unassuming strip mall. I love the ambiance. There is a bakery side and a deli side. The grab and go coffee is a thing, but much better to just sit down and people watch. Love it here. Service is always tip top. read more

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Love the custard tarts and pastries and desserts. Very friendly service and good and polite staff. They get pretty busy and ambiance is busy and happy. read more

Great authentic French pastries! All their croissants are great. It came recommended by my French colleague and we love it! Also great salads & sandwiches. read more

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So amazing and good. Food is authentic and out of this world. Best orange juice I have ever had . Their napoleon is to die for. Love their French onion soup there too. A must go!! read more

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I loved visiting this place! It felt like a little piece of France. From the bakery to the deli to the packaged goods they were selling, I felt a bit transported. Overall, the food was just OK- I wasn't really blown away by anything but we ordered some items from the ready-made area like baguette sandwiches but also got a crepe and croque madame. They were all good but nothing that blew me away. I also ordered a cake for my husband's birthday from the bakery/patisserie area and that WAS amazing. It was very fresh, the creme was delicious and light and I could see TONS of vanilla beans. You can tell that everything they use is very high quality. There is ample seating outside and luckily we went on a sunny day. It was extremely busy but getting our food was pretty quick. I would love to go back someday to try out more of the breakfast/lunch items as well as the bakery. read more

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Let me start by saying, the food here is amazing. I have no issue with that. However, why is it that when I order takeout, for some reason the portion size magically becomes reduced to practically nothing compared to what I receive when I dine in. This is extremely frustrating because although I'm not dining in, I am still a paying customer. I'm still paying the exact same amount? Why is it that to go customers don't receive the same quality? That's my question of the day. This thing that I received literally looks like it was slapped together in the matter of 1.5 seconds and thrown into the box. On top of that it's a half size smaller than what it's supposed to be. Not a great experience. read more

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I just love this place. My absolute favorite is the La Salade Moulin. Its a fresh take on a chicken caesar with big crusty croutons, pine nuts, lots of parm cheese and lots of pesto chicken perfectly cooked. The dressing is just perfect. Obsessed. Don't forget to swing by the bakery side of the cafe and get a Mille-feuille, just for fun. read more

Great first time experience here! Came on Mother's Day and they were packed, but service was still very quick and efficient. Ambiance was really nice, love the Parisian vibes! Tons of great choices as far as food and pastries. I tried the pesto chicken sandwich and it was really good! They had lots of yummy looking things that I still want to try so I'll have to be back! read more

There are two parts to this location. One is a restaurant and one is a combo deli store and Bakery. I am purposely saying this in English to make this a little easier for those who don't speak French. I highly recommend a visit to the bakery for any of their pastries, cakes and small desserts. This is as close as you are going to get to actually being in France. I love stopping at the deli and grabbing a quick bite, which can be eaten out on the outdoor patio area. The restaurant is very nice and the food is made with French recipes. The ambience is wonderful. The service was excellent. Well I can't say that my food at the restaurant was exceptional. I can say it was very good. My car is full of wonderful pastries too! read more

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We came here for brunch on Saturday and it wasn't crazy busy. We ordered and waited about 10 minutes before our food came out. We found seating outside as well. We ordered the omelette, Nutella crepe, macaroons, and some other pastries. It was all delicious!! The ingredients are fresh and all the food was served hot. We loved every bite we took and I could not get enough of that omelette. This place offers all kinds of food and already made sandwiches. So definitely stop by for a nice brunch! And don't forget to order some pastries!!! Any, it's all good! read more

Moulin - L'Omelette Moulin - Bakeries Near Me - Newport Beach, California

5star French Bakery in New port beach with french famous patisseries where sugar learns learn to speak the language of art. Each patisserie is a masterpiece wrapped in elegance...As the french says: Joie de vivre..La vie est belle!!!! They also have sandwiches with their high quality baked baguette and panini's. They also have chickens spinning on the bar (rotisserie chicken)...There is great patio outside that gives that french style cafe! You can smoke cigarettes, while you take a drag of your cigarette....its like a french cafe, you can pause the time and enjoy the vibe. So voila, Bon appétit!!!! Le cafe n'est pas un boisson, cest un moment! read more

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We stumbled upon this cafe for brunch and I love myself a good quiche! I especially love goat cheese and veggies and this was full of it. Flaky crust included of course. My friend had a croque Monsieur and enjoyed the cheesiness as well. There was a decent line to order food but there wasn't a long wait for food to come out. It was a nice day outside and you can enjoy the food on the patio. read more

Moulin - La Quiche Vgterienne Slice Le Croque Monsieur - Bakeries Near Me - Newport Beach, California