Poul's Bakery

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I don't know why this bakery claims to be famous. I didn't have a good experience in customer service. I ordered a custom cake that costs more than $50 via the phone. Based on my conversation, I was rather suspicious of what kind of cake I will get for over $50. She did not explain well what I am going to get. After reading the reviews in yelp, I became more suspicious so I decided to visit the bakery. I also found a coupon in mailers for this newly open bakery. The coupon is used to introduce the new bakery to the community. Apparently, the bakery does not want to honor the coupon that I found in the mailer. The coupon says $10 off for $50 and over for ANY PURCHASE. It did not say for walk-in only. So it cannot be applied to the cake I ordered. I was told that it is for walk-in only and not for a custom order cake. Well, please say so in the coupon, that is how you do business and be accepted in the new neighborhood. Otherwise, I believe the coupon for what it says. I cancelled my order went to another bakery. It is a good think I didn't pay in advance. This bakery does not know how to do business. I actually felt good for canceling it. It validated my gut instinct about my order. read more

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First time here and try are next to my optometrist. I had the cannoli and some cookies and it was delicious. They fill the crispy shells when you buy them so they are super fresh. Compared to what I'm use to getting in New York, these were great!! Keep up the good work and I'll be back!! read more

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Jessamine A.

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01.02.2019 Stopped by to check out the baked goodies after getting some drinks several doors down. I got two cannolis--one with shaved chocolate and the other with toasted crushed almonds. They fill and top cannolis as you order. They're not sitting and getting soggy waiting to be purchased. Both were amazingly delicious!!! The cannoli shells were a good size, crisp and flaky. The filling was creamy and light. H was expecting something sweet after tasting the cannoli with shaved chocolate but was pleasantly surprised. You taste the smooth and light cream with the crunchy shell and the sweetness of the chocolate in each bite. I can't wait to come back and either have a panini for lunch or a crepe for breakfast/brunch. Plus we have to try their different cookies. read more

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Mitchell B.

2 years ago

Incredible service, amazing bakery. Cannoli are by far the best in the area. Only problem is I'm now tempted to place an order for something new every day. read more

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Julie K.

5 years ago

I heard from a co-worker that she tried the Swedish Princess Cake from Poul's & said it was Amazing! I decided to order a cake for my boss's birthday and figured I would order from Poul's. The owner, Ayliz was very courteous and helpful and came up with the color scheme for the Swedish Princess Cake. All of us at work enjoyed the cake very much, it was so moist and extremely delicious!!! I recommend Poul's and supporting our small family businesses!! read more

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Elsa P.

8 years ago

I found my new lunch spot! I just had their vegetarian panini and it was amazing! I also had their brand muffin (I was trying to be "healthy") and it was delicious as well! Everything looks delicious and little by little I'll be trying the pastries they have to offer. The owner was really nice too, wanted to make sure everything was good. read more

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Abner B.

2 years ago

Very elegant princess cake, and it was every bit as good or better than the princess cake I had when living in Bay Area (see Primrose Bakery in Pleasanton). The marzipan was fantastic -- rich, flavorful, and what you'd expect from an expert baker. She explained how the marzipan is made, and how other bakeries around the area do not make it the authentic way. Highly recommended. read more

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LuvzyGold G.

2 years ago

THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! She was really rude! I called in advanced to see if she can make my cake by the 19th. She said yes then text her what I wanted on the cake. I texted her "Good morning hello will my cake be ready by 2:30.? Her response was "Yes that's the time you asked for" Very RUDE to say. Then when I arrived to pick up my cake She wrote happy birthday instead of of my name and the 32. I Then when I realized my name wasn't not on the cake when I got home. I thought she had wrote my name on the side of the cake because she just only showed me the top. I called and told her you did not write my name. I thought she had wrote it some where else on the cake. I told her that's not what I wanted. The black frosting got on the cake. I told her I'm not happy with the cake. Then I told her I would like a full refund. She was very rude and did not want to give me my refund. She offered me to come back but I can't because my dinner is at @5. No time to drive all the way across town. She did not seem to help me with this issue. I would NEVER RECOMMEND this place to anyone. This place needs to be shut down! read more

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Leah H.

5 years ago

WOW!! Can't recommend Poul's enough. I ordered my husband's birthday cake from here, and it was the stuff of dreams. The cake itself was so light and airy, and the buttercream frosting was delectable. Even the artistry was superb! Ayliz is wonderful to work with in every way. Can't wait for my next reason to get a cake from Poul's! read more

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Christie S.

5 years ago

I ordered gender reveal cupcakes and Ayliz made them exactly the way I imagined--they were super delicious and so pretty. She recommended Bavarian cream filling and buttercream frosting and it was so good--everyone enjoyed them at our party! Ayliz is so sweet and great with designing her cupcakes. She's quick to respond to any messages and great to work with. I would definitely go to her for my future baked goodies. read more

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K C.

6 years ago

Ayliz the owner is a dream to work with. It was very difficult to locate a bakery that would deliver during this Covid Pandemic. She went out of her way to make my sisters birthday special. Thank you Ayliz for going above and beyond. My sister was so delighted with her dessert tray. If you are in Orange County and are looking for an amazing bakery you must visit Poul's! read more

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Sharon J.

6 years ago

I cannot stress how happy I am with the beautiful Swedish Princess Birthday I ordered - from the East Coast! My daughter had seen the cake and requested it for her birthday. We'd never heard of the cake, but was so relieved to discover Poul's. They were so friendly and helpful on the phone, made the beautiful cake to order, and delivered it to my daughter (with only 2 days notice!). They also made lovely angel cookies for my granddaughter who is allergic to eggs. I cannot recommend them more highly for their professionalism, artistry, and helpfulness. read more

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Andrew And Lynelle H.

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I procrastinated and needed a special cake for my Daughter's birthday and Poul's Bakery pulled through even during these covid times. It came out perfect and was delicious. Next time I'll be sure to call days ahead! Thank you Ayliz, it was definitely made with love and care! read more

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The bakery/cafe have been long established for many years. The lady (not sure if she was the owner) said they used to be located in old orange and now moved to Tustin. This shop is located in a mall strip plaza next to 7leaves cafe/99cents store/Kean coffee. Easy to pass by. Came in late weekday night and to our surprise they still offer cakes. Over the counter cakes range from $18-$35. These are good for 4-5 people. European style.. We got the shatore chocolate cake (I'm sure I'm butchering the name) it was moist and tasty. Not too sweet but still delicate. The lady was also nice to make it personalize for a birthday. We also got a variety of cannolis. 5 small pieces for $11. Overall wasn't a fan of it. Pretty basic tasting and take note that it's not good day after so make sure to indulge it right when you get it. Not sure if I'll go out of my way to come back here but the lady was nice read more

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I have ordered from here twice for a custom cake and they did a an amazing job each time! They are responsive and detailed and Asks the right questions to make sure you are happy with what you want. The cake tastes as good as it looks and affordable! Will def order again! read more

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why n.

2 years ago

If I could have negative stars I would have put that instead. The lady who answered the phone had a rude demeanor and an inflated ego because she won some silly little award for her cannolis. Shame that the scarcity of cannolis in this city makes her one of the few options to order from. read more

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Wyndi B.

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5 years ago

Pouls, bakery did our wedding cake in August and it was AMAZING, not only was it beautiful it was delicious. She even brought the cake and set it up with the edible flowers we had purchased. So when we needed another desert for another milestone celebration we called Poul's and with short noticed created the most amazing Boston cream pie. read more

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Sunny R.

6 years ago

Ayliz is amazing to work with and was incredibly patient when it came down to me choosing what cake I wanted. She made my sister's gender reveal magical by making the cutest cake! I really do recommend Poul's Bakery, I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Sandy L.

6 years ago

Let me start by saying that my husband and I have been a customer of Poul's Bakery for over twenty years. The previous owner made our amazing wedding cake. Each year we order a cake to celebrate our anniversary ( same recipe) and each year the new owner becomes more rude. However, this year she has gone too far. I called and placed my order with the owner on 12/30. We place the same order every year. 8" white cake with buttercream frosting and buttercream filling. Each year the owner informs me that I have to select an additional filling. Each year I explain that this is the way my husband LOVES her cakes. She eventually took my order for 1/7 to be picked up at 9:30 am. I arrived and there was no cake, no smell of cake baking, not even an order for any cake. The girl behind the counter was very apologetic and informed me that she would call the owner. She then told me that the owner would come in and make my cake as she only lives two minutes away. The owner walked in, said nothing to me and ten minutes later the same counter girl brings a cake out. I can see frosting dangling from the top edge, there is a finger print in the side and there is no border, this is not what I ordered. I asked her to please correct the cake and I asked to speak with the owner. She attempted to fix the drips and informed me that the owner was on the phone. She then Attempted to charge me full price. I told her that was unacceptable. She walked to the back again, came back and took $3 off. Really !?! It's now 11:15 and my order was for 9:30. I informed her that I would wait until the owner got off the phone as I wanted to speak with her. The owner did eventually come out and just stood there looking at me. She said nothing, she was not at all apologetic. Finally she said that she did remember talking to me along with "MANY other customers," but without an order ticket there will not be a cake made. Shouldn't she fill out the order ticket ? I shared with her how much my husband loves her cakes , which is why I drive from Fullerton to Tustin and also shared with her that Poul's bakery is special to us as the previous owner made our wedding cake. Her reply was "No he didn't, the company sold in 1974!". Ok.... Not sure what she meant by that, the previous owner made our cake in 07. She then turned and walked away leaving me standing there with a gross looking cake. Now I'm home and I see brown , lumpy particles throughout the top and sides of the cake. We will not be returning to Poul's in the future. It's sad that this new owner doesn't care about her customers and even sadder that she is ruining a legacy. Side note - Not one person walked into the bakery the entire time I was there. No phone orders either and it's never a good sign when you don't smell freshly baked goods in a bakery. She still has Christmas cookies in the case. It's January 7th. Sadly, our yearly tradition ends today. You can see a few of the brown, lumpy particles in the photo below. read more

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Leigh P.

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So disappointed. Yelp lists this as being open 24-7. Pouls lists their opening as 630am. I'm here at 630am - and they're not open. Instead they have a sign saying to check their Facebook. So frustrating! read more

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Kevin I.

2 years ago

Cake was fantastic! Very high end and exactly as we had requested based on a photo. They even added bueno chocolates wrapped in gold on the top. Great communication about what size and which flavors to use as well. We'll be back! read more

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Rudy H.

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HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. Do not come here for cupcakes. Please see picture below ( We had to include our own decorations ) Not only were ALL the cupcake dry and tasteless but they were inedible. They were so awful that anyone at the party who decided to consume one would take a bite and immediately put it down. We were embarrassed for the bakery that they would even allow to sell something so disgusting. To make matters worse, on top of everything the presentation was just bad. How do you sell cupcakes that's topped with pink icing that looks like it was done by a toddler. Shame on the baker and the employee who allowed for this to be sold to anyone. Save yourself the disappointment and go to another bakery. Avoid this place. read more

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Nansy P.

6 years ago

Attentive staff which is a good thing :) I came in today for a cannoli and thought it was pretty basic. It wasn't bad but it also didn't wow me. I thought the atmosphere was just ok. ..nothing stood out too much. But maybe I ordered the wrong thing. I'm looking forward to trying something else someday. read more

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Brian H.

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Got amazing service and got exactly what i wanted for my girlfriends birthday cake! The cake was made really well and it was delicious! read more

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jeanine d.

6 years ago

My mom is from the Dutch East Indies. She would always get the princess cake every year with Marzipan. She was in a care home and for the last five years I have ordered a cake from Poul's bakery. She would have been 93 on Thanksgiving day. I ordered the cake as usual and it was delivered to share In honor of her. The owner of Poul's called me, to extend her condolences. This is my mother's favorite cake. I want to thank this business for making such a beautiful day, my mothers birthday so wonderful with the taste of the old country. And thank you for the compassion and phone call. I appreciate all the years that you delivered a wonderful cake to my mom. read more

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Grettel A.

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I had a very time consuming cake to order for my husbands birthday . He loves the princess cake . The cake is so hard to find and is only made special order . I called Poul's and spoke to Ayliz and she was super helpful! She made the cake literally the same day for me . Not only was the cake ready for me at the time I needed it but it was so pretty and delicious! I would recommend this bakery to everyone because the customer service is absolutely the best I have ever experienced. Don't sleep on this place !! read more

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Key C.

4 years ago

I was looking for a birthday cake for my friends birthday, I and decide to try this bakery. I got the Cannoli Cake and it was great! Very delicious! I will come back to this very friendly and nice place!! read more

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Tom G.

4 years ago

I got 6 of there lemon cupcakes paid &24 bucks. Not satisfied one bit. Almost no lemon flavor in the cake or the frosting. I will never go back. Please get it right. read more

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Nancy D.

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Recently ordered a birthday cake from here and it was phenomenal. Amazing customer service and the cake turned out just how I had customized. Will be ordering every birthday cake etc from this bakery! Also I am a big fan of marble cake (chocolate and vanilla cake ) so the owner Ayliz had gave us the option to do a Tuxedo cake instead one layer vanilla one layer chocolate and when it came time to slice it looked so beautiful I highly recommend tuxedo method if you're a sucker for both flavors! read more

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2950 Grace Ln
Ste A
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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(714) 532-5101
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https://poulsbakery.com

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Hours

What time does Poul's Bakery open?

Poul's Bakery opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Poul's Bakery close?

Poul's Bakery closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Poul's Bakery take credit cards?

Yes, Poul's Bakery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Poul's Bakery have catering options?

Yes, Poul's Bakery does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Poul's Bakery allow dogs?

No, Poul's Bakery does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Poul's Bakery have bike parking?

No, Poul's Bakery does not have bike parking.

Does Poul's Bakery have parking?

Yes, Poul's Bakery has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Poul's Bakery wheelchair accessible?

No, Poul's Bakery is not wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Custom cakes, Swedish princess cake, cannoli, gourmet cookies, wedding cakes, dessert platters, cookie trays.

History

Established in 1955.

In 1955 Poul Johansen, an immigrant from Denmark, opened his first bakery in the City of Orange and it quickly became a landmark. Visiting Poul's Bakery became a weekly tradition for many families. Having our famous Swedish Princess Cake as a birthday cake year after year became a common occurrence. "You made my wedding cake 30 years ago!" or "My grandma used to bring me here when I was little" are stories we are still greeted with after all these years. Poul's is a place where clients are greeted by their names. Our baked goods carry so many memories for so many families and we are so grateful to have been part of so many celebrations, generation after generation.

Ask the Community - Poul's Bakery

Are you in a storefront again or baking somewhere else?

Hi we are in Costa Mesa, 2950 Grace Lane. You can place your order through our website www.Pouls-Bakery.com or call the bakery at (714)532-5101

Could you make a big tiramisu wedding cake?

Hi yes we can as long as it is a single tier, due to the fact that tiramisu is very wet and soft dessert made with coffee soaked lady fingers.

Do you still make the peach (and cream?) breads you made at the Orange location for years?

We do not offer bread at this moment. We might bring back couple of our breads back in the future.

They aren't located in Tustin, it been replaced by Keto Candy Girl. Did they move? Are they still open?

Hello we are still in Tustin without a storefont but offer pick up and delivery, just call (714)532-5201 to place your order. Thank you!

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Are the petite fours always available? Or do we have to place an order for them?

Hello, you will need to pre-order them.

Do you have the princess cake daily?

Hello, to place your order for Swedish princess cake please call (714)532-5201.

Do you have eclairs?

Sorry not at this time. If you want some cannolis we can make a box.

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1.1 mi

This bakery is located inside Mitsuwa, far side end. They…read morehave really good Japanese pastries and breads. Today, I tied their coffee jelly milk.

Love coming to this bakery which is found inside the mitsuwa market place. It's in the back corner…read morelot by the fridge area. Very small corner that serves bread and small delicacies. I get the whole wheat load of bread, the walnut danish and the strawberry cheesecake. Service is alright. Will have to get some of their attention but it's always hustling to get what we want. Small brick wall corners is where the breads located. Can also pay for the bread at the cashier in mitsuwa. I think if you have clover app you can add points

Coffee Jelly milk & Tiramisu coffee

Coffee mocha jelly and tiramisu iced coffee

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Mercado Gonzalez

4.3(1k reviews)

1.7 mi

The Menudo from the Birrieria La Menuderia place inside Mercado Gonzalez is so good!…read more They always sell out before noon, so come early in the morning! They offer the rojo (red) and blanco (white) versions of Menudo. I love that it comes with a lot of meat and fresh tortillas to eat it with. There is so much flavor in the soup. They went up in price ($17.99) as of 2026, and although I think it's pretty pricey, if you're already shopping here and have a craving for menudo, I think it's worth splurging. People who work here are always super nice and friendly - I just love coming to this place for my menudo fix!

Our building had a catered event from them, and it was well received overall with a successful…read moreconclusion after some initial challenges. I will use mostly my names for what I tried: "ELEPHANT EAR" BREAD: -- light beige color -- very sweet -- honey taste very pronounced and sticky texture -- great with hot Mexican chocolate or hot coffee with no sugar to offset the sweet RATING = A- "PINKIE LA RUE" (aka Polvorone Rojas): -- semi-crumbly texture -- buttery shortbread -- large size -- dusted w/white table sugar on top which I scraped off to reduce the sweet -- medium sweet or tad more -- not dry nor moist -- very nice tasting, especially w/milk or hot coffee RATING = A "RHINO HORN" bread: -- has some color variance with light brown -- semi-firm texture -- lightly sweet -- best for dipping in hot Mexican chocolate or hot coffee; not ideal to eat plain -- not buttery -- I am not a big "dipper" of cookies or bread into coffee so this is not of much interest to me -- it's okay RATING = B- CUCUMBER/LIME AQUA FRESCA: -- I poured into my water bottle and added half water to get the sweet down. Way too sweet for my palate but nice once I got the ratio right. -- up to medium sweet initially RATING = A- PINEAPPLE/SPINACH AQUA FRESCA: -- above medium sweet but expected for pineapple -- the pineapple defeated anything rough about the spinach for me which was a good thing...not chalky tongue syndrome RATING = B+ WATERMELON AQUA FRESCA: -- medium towards high sweet -- I did 50/50 with water again to get it right -- tasted pretty close to fresh watermelon juice when I did that RATING = A

Great packaged foods, snacks and Mexican candy.

Time to eat churros

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Menu As of 6/8/25

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

4.4(5.2k reviews)

3.2 mi

I usually love coming to sidecar because of their delicious donuts but I was very disappointed…read morewith the service I received today. It was 10 min before closing & idk if the girls were just rushing to close down but one girl in particular had an attitude. There was a miscommunication / misunderstanding with the girl who took my coffee order (I had assumed the seasonal banana latte came with the foam as pictured & because she didn't ask if I wanted the foam, I didn't ask for it more-so bc she asked if I wanted the brittle on top). When they handed me my drink it was a plain banana latte with no foam or brittle. I was ignored when I tried calling for the barista until another girl followed up - however this girl had an attitude. She told me that I must not have ordered it since they ask at the register if I want foam with brittle. Explained they didn't ask. Instead she just said "sorry I'll let them know for next time". And walked away leaving me with my drink as is. Didn't offer any sort of resolution. I walked in and asked they could charge me extra for the foam. The same girl with the attitude remade my drink and handed it to me. No thank you, no sorry, nothing. First time experiencing this kind of service. Not sure if the girl is new but saw someone else share a similar experience couple days ago. Wish I would have asked for her name!

Sidecar never ever misses and they have me hooked with their seasonal flavors. They have the best…read moredonuts, and I'm not even a donut person. I specifically LOVE their cake donuts. I could go on and on about them... seriously. This time we had to come try their collab with Cake Picnic, which was the golden hour grey donut. Let me tell you, it was bomb.com. The orange flavor was phenomenal and I have no notes. We also got the strawberry donut and hot chocolate with almond milk, both obviously very good as well. It was my first time getting the hot chocolate and I was honestly surprised with how yummy it was. It was not too chocolatey and not too milky. It was the perfect balance and the perfect pairing with the donuts.

Cinnamon Roll. Cross section.

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - White Chocolate Banana Bread. Moist banana bread cake with chocolate chips inside & white chocolate glaze. Toasted walnuts on top.

White Chocolate Banana Bread. Moist banana bread cake with chocolate chips inside & white chocolate glaze. Toasted walnuts on top.

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The Apple Pan Pie. Filled with apple chunks in a spiced compote. Topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel.

El Moro Churrería

4.4(337 reviews)

1.7 mi

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