Rye Goods

Gotta get here early to get the full menu options. The strawberry croissant pastry is a given but…read morethe azuki cream is another home run! Their egg sandwiches are great as well with friendly and fast service! They also have regular bread options as well!

We have made pit stops at this OG branch of Cream Pan in Tustin over the years. The location of…read morethis well-known Japanese/French bakery was unusual in that it's isolated in a corner of the El Camino Plaza. I had expected the business to be in a more high volume area, however a benefit of their corner spot was that the parking lot had plenty of spaces. There's no indoor seating, but outdoor tables were set up along the north and east perimeters of the building. I was by myself at this latest visit, and it was close to the end of the day so the inventory was quite depleted. There was no line at all which was not a surprise. The famous Strawberry Croissants and prepackaged items were on refrigerated display to the left when you walked in. As the service counter rounded a corner, there were more fresh baked goods on display before you reached a register. Across from the registers were shelves containing bags of fresh bread products. I bought a Strawberry Croissant, a Sticky Bun, a Ham and Cheese Croissant, and an Apple Croissant. The quality of the pastry dough was very good, and I could see why the Strawberry Croissant was a favorite with the customers. The croissants were light and flakey, and the powdered sugar added a delicate topping to the strawberry version. If I were to rate on just the Strawberry Croissant, then it would be five stars. My overall rating was downgraded because of the customer traffic flow. The lines can be optimized so that if you wanted to buy a six-pack of the Strawberry Croissants and/or anything prepackaged, then a separate queue should be arranged for those customers. The cafeteria trays were of limited use if you were not getting a large number of items. As you advanced in the queue, other products had to be requested from a worker behind the counter and then those were not placed on the tray. Ultimately, I think they can configure the operation to more efficiently handle the higher volume periods of the day.

Raisin bread ($4.80). 8/11/2024

Strawberry Banana Croissant, Strawberry Croissant

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It's called epic

Bakery 101

4.7(372 reviews)

3.0 mi

This small probably locally-owned bakery is unassuming from the outside but they're quietly…read moreoffering delicious treats that you must try! The staff are humble and exceedingly friendly which is becoming more and more rare as prices in the OC soar beyond tolerable levels. However if you have a few extra dollars in your pocket, spend them on the lovely chocolate or raspberry cream walnut croissants at this place. Airy and light but flavorful bundles of joy! I also ordered the delectable chocolate cake, which was not too sweet. 4 layers of cake and filling. You can actually taste the chocolate in the light layers. One can still imagine the affection imbued into their baked goods as you enjoy them. Unlike many of the others nearby who have crossed into "it's just a business" mentality. Run don't walk to this hidden gem! I will definitely be a repeat visitor.

Had three of their desserts served at a family member's home: Tres Leches Cake, Strawberry Short…read moreCake, and Chocolate Mousse Cake. Tres Leches Cake was on. Seemed like it needed something more to flavor it up. Strawberry Short Cake was very good, with just the right amount of strawberries. Chocolate Mousse Cake had excellent taste and was beautifully presented. Hoping to stop by soon at their location and try some more delicious looking desserts.

Almond Croissant

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Strawberry roll cake and core cake

Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

4.6(2k reviews)

9.4 mi

Long lines are expected and because obviously all breads are freshly baked every day…read more My entire family love the salt and butter rolls which I highly recommend you to try first , if you are a first timer in this bakery. Lots of good breads and drinks to choose from and you'll not be disappointed coming here. Will be coming back every time we crave for their delicious bread.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with my daughter for the cinnamoroll collab. There was a line…read morethat we waited around 20 mins in. The smell of delicious bread was coming out of the cafe. I ordered their most popular pastries as well as a tarro latte which by the way does not contain caffeine perfect for my daughter and a banana matcha for myself which is by far the BEST matcha I have ever had! The pastries were so light and fluffy. Very delicious. The line was definitely worth waiting in. I can't wait to come back!

Matcha Sea Salt Cold Brew

Banana + matcha = YUM.

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Honey Butter Croissants :)

BAD Bakers

4.3(351 reviews)

3.7 mi

OMFGAAAAAAWWD STAXX are to die for…read more I have been wanting to check them out for the longest time. Finally made a trip to the mainland, made off with my daughter's car, and headed down the 22 for some Spanish bread. I ordered a box of 20 STAXX, and six assorted donuts. While waiting for some freshly BAD-baked STAXX, kid behind the counter helped me pick some donuts cuz I was overwhelmed by all this BAD-assery. Knowing myself, I placed the boxes in the trunk and headed back to the pad. And then BAD things happened. I placed the box of STAXX on the counter, opened it up and inhaled that BAD-baked scent. I promptly ate up three STAXX...you can't eat just one. I am coming back in the weekend to try their Ube version.

This place used to be sooo good. I usually just order for delivery and they've never disappointed…read more Today, ordered another combo and I'm not sure what it is but the donuts look like they're now mini-donuts and are half-heartedly made. Even the sweet bread seemed stale. Please don't live up to your name. Too bad.

Staxx bread with apple filling

40 Staxx Spanish rolls are so good. Served warm n i ate 2 under 1 minute! 2.10.24

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Cream cheese bread filled 2.10.24

Oliboli Donuts

4.7(2k reviews)

2.3 mi

If you love donuts, Oliboli is a must-visit. Their sourdough donuts are unmatched - light, warm,…read moreand made fresh the moment you order. We ordered the Memorial Day Sprinkle, Plain Glazed, Cinnamon Sugar, and the unforgettable Bumbleberry. The Bumbleberry is the kind of donut you think about later - soft, gooey, and perfectly balanced with sweet-tart berry flavor. The location is close to both home and work, which makes it an easy stop, though I do wish there were more parking spots. The shop itself is spacious enough for tables, so you can sit and enjoy your donuts. They also offer coffee, teas, and sodas -- I haven't tried them yet, but maybe next time. Service is friendly, quality is consistent, and everything tastes handcrafted. I'll absolutely be returning.

pros: fried fresh to order, self serve water/condiments/utensils station, quick service…read more cons: it's not "asian sweet", small parking lot Friendly quick service! Tables are clean and plentiful to eat at. We got the lavender sugar, plain glazed, and chocolate glazed. Lavender sugar was our favorite, the sugar mixture had a bit of salt in it so it was a good balance, asian sweet approved. surprisingly plain glazed was sweeter than the chocolate glazed. Chocolate glazed also had hints of salt. All 3 were very fluffy, airy, and soft, not oily at all! Vanilla bean latte was a good choice to balance out the doughnuts, vanilla flavor didn't taste artificially sweetened.

These are my people! "Carpe donut!"

Croque Monsieur with ham, Gruyère cheese, and mornay sauce

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Peche Frache

Bag of Cakes

4.3(964 reviews)

12.4 mi

I got their banana pudding matcha and pan au chocolate and it was so good! The quality of the…read morematcha was amazing, the banana pudding was so yummy not too sweet! And the pan au chocolate was so crispy and buttery and the chocolate inside was melted and creamy! I definitely would come back here!

Food: Their banana pudding matcha is amazing and has real pudding! The only thing is this drink is…read moreslightly expensive at $8 or $9! However, it's worth it and unique from other matcha places. Additionally, their garlic bread and cakes are so good too! Ambiance: This location is spacious with many tables, and the display case is so appetizing. Service: The cashiers could be slightly more energetic, but also understand that their shifts may be busy, and they might feel overwhelmed/tired. Overall great cafe to visit with your friends or on a hot day! Excited to hear your thoughts!!

Earl Grey Mousse Cake - EG creme, vanilla sponge cake, feuilletine & hazelnut praline bring crunch, flavor and dimension.

Strawberry Matcha Cake

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Green Grape Danish

Baked Banhs

4.7(83 reviews)

2.9 mi

Perhaps one of my new fave dessert shops. It's a bummer it's so far from me, but I'm glad to have…read morediscovered it. I got the ube tiramisu and a few cookies. My goodness were they amazing! I had to stop myself from inhaling the delicious sweet treats. This is a micro bakery located inside a foodhall. Do yourself a favor and check this place out next time you're in OC. I know I'll sure be back!

I was excited to try this Asian inspired dessert shop located in the 4th St Market but the hours…read moreare a bit sporadic so I finally made it out recently. Santa Ana downtown is all metered street parking so be prepared to pay for parking. The stand is located right in front of the market so it isn't too hard to find. It's in the market so there's open seating and can get quite loud if there's a lot of people. Unfortunately, I was greeted very poorly when I got here. No one was available to help and periodically she would yell over to see if I was ready to order in a very bad tone. When I asked about the cheesecake selection, she said "you have to wait 30 min." I then asked what flavor it is and she said "pandan pineapple" in an annoyed tone. I asked if there were any other flavors and she said "no because I still need to decorate. You should really come later at night." I'm used to bakeries selling out later in the day but I guess it's opposite here. As if it couldn't get worse, I asked her if there are any coffees she recommended, and she said "viet coffee." I then said viet coffee is usually too strong for me and asked if there were any other recommendations and she doubled down and used a horrible tone to say "I already said I recommend the viet coffee." Therefore I opted to just not order coffee at this time. I ended up still ordering 2 cookies: miso toffee which was too firm and the ube coconut which actually was well balanced and had a nice coconut filling. I really hope they improve their customer service.

Ube basque cheesecake! Amazing!

Ube cheesecake

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Cookie flight

Chaupain Bakery

4.7(1.9k reviews)

8.7 mi

Bread itself taste good but cashier or owner stays in store has bad attitude…read more Again, bread was one of the best in town

Picked up a pistachio croissant and took it to go and it was absolutely delicious. The outer layer…read morehad a very nice crisp to it, the pistachios complement very well, and overall this was absolutely satisfying to eat. It had the perfect level of crunch and flakiness to it while maintaining a consistent pistachio filling. Best part is that the pistachio wasn't overwhelming and did not overtake the whole croissant. The workers were nice and friendly and the experience overall was great! Will be coming back when I'm in the area.

Order counter

Pastry.

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Pumpkin Spiced Latte in Paris :p | IG @moniquedao

Hamadaya Bakery

4.2(235 reviews)

3.1 mi

Such a cute little bakery located inside the Mitsuwa! I come here whenever I'm craving a quick soft…read moreserve- it is such a sizeable portion for the price. I like getting the plain vanilla one, and it also comes with a little cereal at the bottom that gives it a good crunch. The coffee jelly milk is also great, it feels similar to a boba drink but it's a lot cheaper. Whenever I come here it's always the same lady who I'm sure is tired of seeing me lol, but she is so sweet and kind and patient when I have trouble deciding what to pick here! As for the pastries/desserts, the custard pudding cup deserves more love! I'm not sure if it's housemade here, but if you've ever been to Japan, it tastes exactly like the ones you buy from the konbini! I remember I would buy one almost every day of my trip, so I've grown cravings for it that Hamadaya satisfies in OC. The bavarian chocolate cream is a fun decadent pastry if you're into chocolate- comes with so many chocolate chips. The cheese bread is also a go-to for me if I'm in a savory mood- it's exactly what it sounds like, cheese and bread but who doesn't love those two things? Egg katsu sandwich is good if you're looking for something more substantial. The strawberry shortcake I've tried here was also good, but I did pick it up near their closing so it felt a little dried out. Definitely would recommend coming here earlier in the day for fresher and better selection of pastries!

The best bakery in town! Love the bread. It's fresh with minimal ingredients and tastes delicious…read more It's open early on Sundays before the rest of the restaurants. It's empty and easy to pickup pastries for breakfast. Kids love the hotdog pastries and the fruit tarts. Service is always great! Easy parking before everything else opens.

Green tea soft serve w/ mochi topping and coffee jelly milk

Coffee Jelly Milk - Less sweet

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Strawberry Cheesecake Danish. Half eaten. 5/5

Manmi Bakery

4.4(650 reviews)

9.0 mi

We bought 1 dozen cream puffs and we barely had 4 left because we couldn't stop stuffing our faces…read moreduring the ride home. 75 cents each. The cream puff custard is smooth and not too sweet. I am glad it is not whipped cream filling. The puff shell is simple and elegant not crunchy or stale (like some other places). Service is fast and friendly. We will be running back next week. We also got a bunch of other items, but haven't tried them yet. Store is small and clean. They accept credit cards with $1 fee

I just first wanted to remind you I'm a big foodie and always base on yelp review. I love cream…read morepuffs by all means and was looking forward to trying these. They sell by 75 cents each which is good. Parking a little tight but if you go on weekday it's not too bad. The lady who greeted me wasn't too friendly she literally started me down and looked like she just wanted to rush me out. Also guys they take cash only but if card use they charge $1 fee. So she took my order and went next door to charge my card but I didn't know next door was a coffee place guess they link together. Funny thing was she didn't smile and the man who came after me she greeted him with a smile because they are of the same ethnicity. Language wasn't an issue here but to stare at customer like that I'm not coming back there ever again. Even though the cream puffs were so good very soft and not too sweet. I always go by first experience and impression. I will be looking forward other bakery's in Garden Grove.