Amazing snickerdoodle cookie and salted caramel ice cream treat! 10/10 -- even better was the…read morestaff! :)

Cool local spot we finally got to go check out. Huge parking lot, easy in and out. Simple and…read morestraight forward menu good ice cream and hot and fresh cookies. I kept it simple and did a chocolate chip cookie with chocolate ice cream, it was great. Room to sit but seems a lot of folks picked up to go while we where there too. My daughter wanted water and they only had seltzer water, that was odd but may be they ran out. If not an ice cream shop will make a killing from bottled water sales and I hope they get that option for next time. Service was fast, staff was friendly, experience was great. Looking forward to bringing my grandkids next time.

From the moment the glistening rolls hit the table, we knew we were in for a good night. The rolls…read morewere coated in butter infused with zesty lemon and thyme (Yes, like the name of the restaurant! Isn't that adorable and clever?) Then came the entrees. Knockout after knockout. The Pork Belly with Black Garlic and the Seared Duck Breast were both perfectly executed. Crunchy, golden skin. Juicy meat. Rich, flavorful sauces paired with comforting, silky purées. Balanced. The kind of plates that make us slow down to savor each mouthful... and then shamelessly scrape up every last bite. We were so smitten after those first two dishes that we threw all caution and control to the wind. I asked staff to surprise us with one of the dishes recommended earlier. Out came the Grilled Octopus Al Pastor. Nice char, tender bite, and a tangy sauce. For dessert: the Baklava Cheesecake. Lightly spritzed with aromatic rose water, ultra sweet, and unapologetically indulgent. Beautifully crafted and shareable, though you may not want to. Beyond the food, the ambience really shines. Intimate, classy, and whimsical, with a charming playlist. Ideal for date nights or special celebrations. Service was outstanding. Warm, attentive, and passionate. Staff enthusiastically walked us through the menu and offered recommendations. Our server was on point. Water glasses were never empty, plates cleared promptly, and everything flowed seamlessly. An incredible experience from start to finish. I couldn't stop yapping about the duck and pork belly since our first dinner here. So we came back the following weekend! We ordered our favorites again - the Pork Belly with Black Garlic and the Seared Duck Breast. To our surprise, the meats felt rather chewy and tough. I'm hoping this was a hiccup, but would love to see consistency in texture. Will be coming back for more :)

Ambience: 4 stars, small, clean, and simple. Intimate space with oldies music playing in the…read morebackground. Service: 4 stars, simple good service. Parking: Free parking in the back of the restaurant. Our Tes took us to the parking lot outback when we punched in their address. Food: 4 stars. Small menu selection with a couple of specials for dinner. Really enjoyed the burger + fries + beer trio. Good solid food. Creative and generous serving portions. This is really out of the way for us, but since we were doing some shopping in Costa Mesa, Grok recommended this restaurant based on a few of our filters... Wow, the food was phenomenal...but what pushed this from a 4 star to a 5 star experience were the warm towelettes and lemon for me to wash my hands with. I guess they saw me using my hands to eat their delectable empanadas, they brought a plate with warm towelettes and lemon over. Pleasantly surprised and impressed. Highly recommended, and will definitely be back. We come down to the OC a few times a month to see friends and escape our regular routine.

i came by here for a sweet treat date, and i was suprised that i had never tried heybings before…read morebecause i really enjoyed it! we got the jasmine green grape bingsoo in the small size, and it was the perfect amount for the two of us to split. i loved how fresh the green grapes tasted, and they had a good crunch while being very sweet. they weren't too sweet though, and they paired nicely with the soft shaved ice! there is also a scoop of a lime sorbet on top for a good tangy contrast. overall a very yummy bingsoo! service was very efficient and our bingsoo came out pretty fast! the shop itself is very clean with a lot of seating. there is a parking lot outside, so easy to park in but can get crowded on the weekends. would definitely recommend heybings if you're in the area!

I absolutely adore this place!! They are dog friendly and the service is wonderful. I absolutely…read moreloved their shaved ice as well. It is on the sweeter side, but it's the perfect icy treat. The mochi waffle is also nice and chewy. I loved the texture of it. The yuzu drink was not as sweet as I would've liked, but it was still good. I recommend dipping your waffle in the shaved ice! Strawberry cheesecake shaved ice: 10/10 Jasmine grape shaved ice: 10/10 Nutella mochi waffle: 10/10 Yuzu drink: 8/10

The drip coffee is excellent & cookies are sublime. We got the walnut chocolate chip. The muffin…read more(ensymada) was okay, the muffin part was really soft & frosting had an interesting texture. Next time we come we want to try the passionfruit filled donut! The armosphere was hip & staff very nice. Also, passionfruit filled donut was the bomb! & butterchip cookie was deliciou. If I lived in the area I would be a usual.

Paderia never disappoints. I love this location because my favorite stores are near by. So whenever…read moreI'm doing running my errands, I'm definitely going to drop by paderia for some baked goods. I'm a very picky person when it comes to a chocolate chip cookie. I have this belief that if a bakery has a perfect chocolate chip cookie, everything else is great. My definition of a chocolate chip cookie has to have a crunchy outside, a good balance and amount of dark and milk chocolate chips , perfect sweetness level with the perfect ratio of brown to white sugar for sweetness and chewiness and the obvious soft and gooey center. Paderias is a 9 out of 10 for me and it never disappoints. My 2nd fav is their triple chocolate. Those two are hands down my all time picks. Ordering is done through iPads which is simple to navigate. You have to come early to snag their items because they do sell out rather quickly esp on the weekends. The interior is very clean and beautifully designed. Plenty of parking and easy to spot the location!

I really enjoy coming to this place because the owners and workers are amazing. The inside is very…read morespacious and also aesthetically pleasing. I always get their Matcha w/ Strawberry (Preferably Oat Milk) since they make their own strawberry syrup, which I love. Their pastries are delicious, and I often choose the lemon tarts or garlic cheese bread. They usually have great deals on weekdays, so I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to try something new!

i absolutely love the baked goods at the buttery in OC. The pistachio croissant and the garlic…read morecheese bread especially stole my heart. loved how strong the pistachio flavor was and the cheese bread was so soft and fluffy and they warm it up for you They also have lots of matcha and coffee drinks available as well!

I called in to place a to go order ahead of time. I was told they typically sell out of items later…read morein the day. The woman who helped me out on the call was extremely patient and genuinely helpful. She was so friendly and offered accommodations to what I needed as best as she could. I ordered cinnamon roll in advance for pickup and she asked what the occasion was and even offered a little birthday topper. The bakery shop is a bit small but they have quite a few options. They have muffins and cookies for dogs (which my dog ate within seconds), muffins, cinnamon rolls and more. The prices are very reasonable as well. Not too expensive at all. On Saturday's they have a speciality cinnamon roll. And it changes every week. I'll definitely have to come back to try that! Tip: The cinnamon rolls are made with fresh cream cheese so it'll need to refrigerated immediately.

The monster muffins are giant but also moist and have great texture; dense enough to get a nice…read morebite but still tender. The mini cupcakes are a perfect 1 (large) bite. The biscoff was my fave but all the flavors were great. Highly recommend for celebrations!

Churros like no other! I usually ask for no sugar since…read moretheir choux pastry dough is just right- specially when you get the churros with the español coco- perfect nice thick dipping hot cocoa with the right amount of bitterness and sweet. Truly the only way to eat churros- enjoying the simplicity of the light and airy crunch pastry and the rich bitter-sweet chocolate. We stopped by the location at the Mercado Market- the place was amazing and truly worth a visit. The stall was located across the market's bakery. You have a view of the people cooking the churros and preparing your order. Given that the stall in inside the market, it was vibrant and lively. I would pick up lunch at the market, grab churros and hot cocoa or coffee for dessert at El Moro and then shop at the market and bring home more goodies!

What happened to this place? As a Mexico City native, I was over the moon when I heard that el…read moreMoro was coming to the OC and even got emotional the first time I visited when they first opened, brought me back to my childhood. The people were friendly and the Churros were delicious! Fast forward to today 5/5/26....haven visited for a while but what happened? All the friendly experts are gone. The people working there don't know what they are doing at all, the line was relatively short, about 4 people in front of me, but somehow it took longer than it did before. I placed my order with sugar only, no cinnamon, like I have since I was a child. The person at the window calls my name and hands me a bag, I check the churros they have cinnamon, I explained that I ordered with sugar only. She rolls her eyes and hands me another bag with plain/naked churros, no sugar. I again explain to her that I ordered churros with sugar but without cinnamon. She "dumps" the churros out of the bag into the sugar, breaking one of them, I asked her to replace the broken one, I again get attitude and flips me off when she thinks I'm not looking. This is not the service I am used to from Le Moro or Northgate. I do have to say that every other employee of the store was helpful and friendly, but employees at El Moro need additional training. I wonder if all the good ones were pulled to their new location in LA. I will have to find out, even if I have to drive you won't see me standing in line at this El Moro again. It's a shame that such a wonderful jewel brought from Mexico is not being managed to their reputation. Sad

Friends and I weren't craving donuts while in Newport, so we decided on Milk & Cookies to satisfy…read moreour sweet treat cravings. You could tell the cashier was ready to go home, but I found her endearing. She was very helpful and provided descriptions of some of the cookies they had displayed. My friend got the cowboy cookie and I got the M&M cookie. We both opted out of enjoying our cookies with milk, which I guess defeats the purpose.. but the cookies were warm and tasty. They were a great size for a decent price.

I've been coming to this spot since 2020 during the COVID days, and the cookies remain great. They…read moreoffer a wide variety of flavors, and the best part is that the cookies are always served warm. The Order: * My Go-To: I highly recommend the chocolate chip cookie with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top. * Variety: They have every flavor of milk, ice cream, and cookies you could want. Timing & Atmosphere: * Avoid Weekends: I would not recommend coming here on a weekend. The store is tiny, and because it's right next to all the bars, the area gets crowded with a lot of drunk people. If that isn't your scene, stick to a weekday visit. * Rewards: It is quite expensive, but it's a nice treat. Plus, you can sign up with your phone number to get discounts for future visits. The Parking Situation: * Virtually Non-Existent: There is no parking lot, so you are stuck looking for small spots along the side of the road. * Accessibility: There is no designated handicap parking, so keep that in mind if you aren't prepared to walk a bit from a side street. Final Verdict: It's a perfect weekday spot for a warm dessert, just be prepared for the peninsula parking struggle!

I've always passed by this place when going to Stella Jean or Sidecar but haven't had a chance to…read moretry it until today. I went in on a whim since I had some time to kill and decided to buy a pie for my fiancé for dinner. I was greeted by a nice worker who explained the pies to me and gave me recommendations since it was my first time there. I ended up getting the green hog pie - a savory chile verde pork pie. Lucky for me, my fiancé wasn't hungry so I got to eat the pie myself! It was delicious! Filling was flavorful and the pork was very tender. Perfectly flaky crust! Glad I decided to take a look at this shop, I'll be back to try more flavors!

I'm not a big pot pie person but decided to give it a try. We had the original & butter chicken…read more The original is really good the butter chicken was okay. I love the crust on the pies, they're a perfect size for your meal and the pricing was good. Everyone working was nice and friendly. I didn't feel rushed. Parking was a challenge but people are coming & going rapidly. I would go back.

This was such a special place. From the moment you walk in you feel transported to little boutique…read morecafe in France. The authenticity doesn't stop there, the food is outstanding, some of the best pastries I have had in a while, from their basic croissant to the pistachio chocolate ... thing.. honestly I forgot what it's called haha, Everything here was outstanding, but I will honestly say I have had better Kouign Amann, sorry, It was still very good though, and that very well could just be my personal taste :). The house made chocolate ganache really sets them apart :). The chef came out to serve us our ham and cheese croissant and he was so gracious and truly happy to be there. All in all we are already planning our next trip back to try some of the desserts they offer as well. So I would definitely pop by if you're in the area.

Daughter and I had hoped to purchase some blueberry scones for a small tea party we were hosting…read more The bakery didn't have any scones available, but was thinking of bringing them back. They did have fresh blueberry muffins just out of the oven. The helpful gentleman also went over what croissants were available and daughter chose the popular pistachio croissant and an almond croissant. She also got 3 Madeleines for the tea party and wished to try the Pear Charlotte which the very pleasant man affirmed was a good choice. The madeleines had a mild citrus taste and was well liked. One of our guests asked to take one home with her. The croissants were amazing and we will need to get the almond chocolate one next time. The Pear Charlotte is a cake filled with cream surrounded by what appears to be lady fingers topped with a thick pear slice. We had not asked for pricing, but receipt shows the bakery is pricey.