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    Saffron Bakery

    4.8 (346 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Jen S.

    Cute bakery! Local friend took us here for a snack after brunch. The coffee was delicious. I shared a pistachio croissant. It was fabulous. Very limits seating. Lovely customer service.

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    Awesome Baked Goods! Very Good Breakfast Croissants! Very Good Cortados! Prices a little high. A little busy weekend mornings. Probably because it's so good!

    Baguette with olives
    John M.

    This is one of the best kept secrets in Aliso Viejo. The food and pastries are fantastic. The service is great and the selection on bakery items is wonderful. The sandwich's are super good. Take a baguette to go , the best I have ever had.

    Eggs Florentine
    John S.

    Indoor seating was quite limited on this cool Superbowl Sunday morning, but the excellence of the food and pleasantness of the staff more than made up for that. A staff member accommodated our party of four by putting two tables together and, although we were greeted with a blast of cool air (some would say "cold" air) each time a customer entered, it was okay. We sat in the aroma of comfort and were glad we came. My Eggs Florentine plate was sizeable and loaded with spinach. The accompanying potato cubes were crunchy on the outside and well-cooked on the inside. here." My wife's omelet was delicate and with the creaminess of a fine cheese. The combination of flavors made me think "I've got to come back." But when I do, it will be in warmer weather or I'll load up on food to go.

    Always smiling employee.
    Eric T.

    Saffron Bakery might just be the best bakery in Orange County. The croissants are flaky perfection, the muffins are dangerously good, and the bread is the kind of bread that makes you rethink every sad loaf you've ever bought at the grocery store. Show up between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. and everything is still warm, which is basically the bakery equivalent of winning the lottery. Now, about the name. Saffron Bakery. You'd think they'd be slipping saffron into a pastry somewhere, right? Nope. I've never seen a single saffron-infused anything on the menu, other than a saffron cake on one visit. It's like calling your bakery "Caviar Cakes" or "Truffle Donuts." Bold move. But honestly, when the croissants are this good, they can call it "Toenail Bakery" and I'd still show up. Bonus points for location: it's wedged right next to a dry cleaner and a dentist. So if you drop butter on your shirt or chip a tooth on the crusty baguette, you can solve all your problems in one trip. That's efficiency. Bottom line: Saffron Bakery may not use saffron, but they do use witchcraft-level baking skills. Get there early, get it warm, and thank me later.

    Surprise breakfast after our hike,, mention our little local bakery Saffron  we all had a special time
    linda u.

    What a great experience we had today with friends celebrating my birthday, food was definitely expertise shown Avocado toast Devine , coffee in beautiful glass cups ,, and surprise birthday wish pastry with candle ! Tytyty we will advertise for this great little business !!

    Tuna sandwich
    Fethi B.

    I ordered a tuna sandwich it's heavenly made and the best by far with a real original French baguette , the service is above and beyond as soon as you step in this bakery & the ambiance is perfect for any time of the day they even have outdoor tables . I was too full but next time for sure I will try the pastries here I don't need to go to paris to have original French pastry any more because it's the same quality for sure . You must try this spot.

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    Clara Shao Yen L.

    Puffy pastries are a feast for the eyes and ultra light to the bite. The Breakfast Croissant was very good! Eggs + spinach with aioli was full of flavor + super crispy bacon. Eating a croissant includes the experience of biting into the countless layers of light, buttery goodness. so I always have them on the side. It's a quaint neighborhood spot for breakfast, lunch, and many freshly baked goods made with the care and dedication of a family owned business. The service is friendly and always with a smile.

    Chocolate croissant, turkey, and cheese croissant, cheese danish, cinnamon twist.
    Melissa P.

    Go! Everything was delicious and fresh!!!! Picked up some treats for a friend turkey and cheese croissant, the cinnamon twist pastry, the chocolate croissant, and a cheese danish. Lucky for me I stayed around awhile and had the chance to taste them all. Amazing!!!!!!

    Enjoying Pain au chocolat
    Dan K.

    Amazing bakery! So glad we found this place. The baguette is as good as Paris! The meatball sandwich and croissants are awesome as well.

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    The bakery has the most amazing pastries!! Their plain croissants are DELICIOUS!! Great service!

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    Chaupain Bakery - Apricot Danish. Bright, tangy fruit set in a bed of custard and framed by crisp pastry layers.

    Chaupain Bakery

    4.6(248 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    This amazing bakery is my favorite in the area. They have the most authentic, delicious, and…read moreaesthetically pleasing presentation. We love the pistachio, almond, ham & cheese croissants. The tarts are amazing. Service is friendly. Dining area inside and outside are cute! Can't wait to try eating in next time!

    Beyond disappointing…read more I arrived at 7:35 AM, to pick up my carry-out order of 2 sourdough loaves, and 1 jalapeno cheese croissant. I paid about $24. The layout inside was not clearly marked for where to pick up orders, and the regular in-store purchase counter. Because of that, I went to the in store purchase counter. There was one woman ahead of me, politely waiting to be acknowledged by the surly, disinterested young woman behind the counter who appeared annoyed that she had to pause her task of stuffing baguettes into bags--WITHOUT GLOVES. The employee did not smile, did not engage with the older lady buying the bag of coffee, and offered not a single welcome or pleasantry. At the same time, another young woman rushed behind the counter with a scowl on her face, didn't acknowledge me at all, clocked in, looked up at me waiting there, and then turned heel and walked away. The first young woman, whose hands had just been on finished bread, were now on the dirty POS screen and the older woman's payment card. At no point did I see her wash or sanitize her hands. When the transaction ahead of me concluded the surly young simply asked "Can I help you?" DMV employees have more warmth and personality. I responded that I had an order to pick up and gave her my name. She responded with, "You have to go over there," and pointed behind her. That was it. No "thank you," no "have a nice day." The second counter was no better. I stood at the pick up counter for a minute before being acknowledged me. It was long enough that a middle aged woman approached and asked if I'd been helped yet. Again, no smile, no greeting, not a single indication that this employee was grateful for my business. He also asked, with the same lack of humanity, "Can I help you?" I repeated that I was there to pick up my order and gave him my name. He seemed utterly bewildered, lacked any sense of urgency, and apparently couldn't find my name in his computer. He simply stated with a dead-pan monotone, "I gotta check on something." He went back to an unattended shelf that I didn't see or even know was there but was accessible by anyone. He brought my order out and handed it to me, and again I received no thank you, "have a good day," or any other effort toward making my patronage there seem appreciated. The loaves look fine, but the way they packed my croissant in the bag was such that it was on its side between the two heavier loaves and the sturdy paper bag. Of course these means that I pulled out a deflated, completely flat croissant with the filling mostly outside of the pastry. I can't say that this is because of the squishing, however, because the cheese was cooked and solid--just outside the croissant. The flavor was good, but after the first few bites where the filling had all come out of one side, the rest of the croissant had no filling, was super flat, and seemed unusually greasy. This sort of thing would never happen at Moulin. Between the horrible service, the insanely high prices, and the 7-11-level quality of the pastries, I'd recommend that you just go into the Sprouts right there and get something from them. Those employees are always happy/friendly, the value is there, and the quality is superior. Or better yet, go to Moulin where real, French-speaking men and women expertly practice their craft of exquisite artisan baking. Chaupain is a terrible, unsuccessful imitation.

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    Chaupain Bakery - Chocolate Elfroy. Creamy custard & chocolate come together in this irresistible pastry, lightly dusted with powdered sugar.

    Chocolate Elfroy. Creamy custard & chocolate come together in this irresistible pastry, lightly dusted with powdered sugar.

    Chaupain Bakery - Jalapeño & Cheese Croissant. Spicy & cheesy.

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    Jalapeño & Cheese Croissant. Spicy & cheesy.

    Pampas Helados Argentinos - Maicenitas.

    Pampas Helados Argentinos

    4.8(178 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Had a rough week and something sweet seemed to be the answer.. never tried this sort of ice cream…read morebefore and the flavors sounded amazing so we gave it a try... Highly recommend trying this place! Service is fantastic.. the shop is spotless and clean.. light and bright. Don't miss ordering churros to share with your desert. The little cup with 2 flavors is plenty but if you have a hearty appetite you can go bigger. Less sugar and more flavorful than any other places we have tried.

    I discovered I LOVE Helados and I didn't even know it existed until we happened to walk past Pampas…read moreHelados Argentines in Aliso Viejo. On a last minute decision to eat out for dinner, we took a stroll afterwards. It was probably 15 minutes before closing time and we saw this brightly lit, blue and white shop with a small cooler cart and umbrella outside near the front window and large wall art of Lionel Messi, the soccer player, inside. Being a soccer family ourselves, we asked if it was too late to come in and we were given the warmest smiles and were waved in and I'm so glad we stopped and asked. This delightful dessert spot has so much to offer that had it been a warm and crowded evening, I would have felt pressure to choose because there were so many yummy looking options it was REALLY hard to decide. They are more than happy to provide tasting samples and I think that made my decision even harder because they were all fabulous! Since we let them know this was our first time in their shop, the young server said we needed to have it served with their filled churro tucked into the side, to experience the "full effect" of Helados and although it isn't something I would add every visit, it was a fun addition to the "newbie" experience! Prices are so reasonable considering the quality of product, the portion size, and the overall charm of the place, I was actually expecting our bill to be much higher. This place is one of the best hidden gems I've found in our area! As they say on their website, it isn't ice cream, it isn't gelato, it's HELADOS! And you have to give it a try!

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    Pampas Helados Argentinos - Rolled waffle treats.

    Rolled waffle treats.

    Pampas Helados Argentinos - Mascarpone and berries

    Mascarpone and berries

    Pampas Helados Argentinos - Flan with Caramel. Creamy flan flavor with hints of caramel mixed in. Highly recommend.

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    Flan with Caramel. Creamy flan flavor with hints of caramel mixed in. Highly recommend.

    Scratch Bakery Cafe - English Muffins

    Scratch Bakery Cafe

    4.1(833 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Catering service
    Gluten-free friendly

    I have been eyeing these big puffy English muffins for the longest time. I was making a trip back…read morefrom Carlsbad and decides to pick some up on the way home. Scratch Bakery Cafe is located in a big plaza with Trader Joe. There are many people outside sitting and eating. You order up front and pay before getting a table. Right when you walk in, there are tons of bags filled with English Muffins, however, they are called Manna buns for trademark reasons. The Manna buns come in plain, sesame, and everything seasonings. I ended up going with plain. The bun is super yummy. I made eggs and avocado sandwich with the bun and couldn't wait to eat them every day. They are pretty big, so I only eat half. They also sell bakery items. I got an oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that was delicious and a Banana's Foster Knock Knock. I absolutely love this and so happy the lady suggested it. It was like an upgraded ding dong but like a banana nut cake and chocolate. Overall, if you're looking for English muffins or some sweet this is definitely your place to try.

    Best baked goods this side of the Toro Exit. Free parking, close to REI, Trader Joe's, and the…read morecoffee smells fresh enough that I think they roast it. Coffee's good... whatever it is. Service? Not so much. Pretty sure I walked in between shifts because they straight-up forgot my order. Inside layout is confusing, like a café designed by someone who's only heard rumors about chairs. Outside seating is great though -- very SoCal. Fresh cannolis? Drum roll... absolutely not- at least not during this visit. If they had them, this would be a 5‑star review. I'm writing a letter to my ma about this injustice. I can't wait to come back and try more goodies.

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    Scratch Bakery Cafe - Cinnamon Rolls

    Cinnamon Rolls

    Scratch Bakery Cafe - Apple Tart

    Apple Tart

    Scratch Bakery Cafe - Bacon Egg and Cheese on our Homemade English Muffins

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    Bacon Egg and Cheese on our Homemade English Muffins

    Butter + Cream Bakery

    Butter + Cream Bakery

    4.5(299 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Butter and cream did an amazing job on my birthday cake!!! I came across their posts on TikTok and…read moredecided to order my birthday cake through them! The ordering process was simple through their website - we did have to follow up with them a few days after we submitted our online order, but that wasn't a big deal for us. We understand that small businesses sometimes take longer to get back to customers and we love supporting small and local. We made sure to order 3 weeks in advance to give the bakery ample time and my cake turned out DELICIOUS!!! Everyone loved the banana & peanut butter flavoring!! I would definitely come back here and highly recommend checking them out for any special bakery items!!! Thank you so much to the amazing baker(s) who made my beautiful (and delicious) cake!!!

    So happy my wedding coordinator had Butter + Cream on her preferred vendor list. Their team is…read moretruly incredible. I wanted a small cake just for the traditional cake‑cutting moment, and they were so accommodating from start to finish. We ordered their to-go tasting box; we loved being able to mix and match different cake and frosting flavors. The only flavor missing was the one we were most excited about--almond velvet. Without hesitation, they created a custom almond velvet tasting for us, and we instantly fell in love. We ended up choosing a 9" almond velvet cake with almond praline and vanilla buttercream, and it was absolutely delicious. It also matched our wedding aesthetic perfectly--simple, timeless, and elegant. I can't recommend Butter + Cream enough for any special occasion. Thank you for making our wedding cake everything we hoped for :)

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    Milk & Honey - Coffee cup with plant in the background

    Milk & Honey

    3.9(277 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    My friend and I had just finished the West Ridge hike and were looking for somewhere nearby to grab…read morea coffee and sit for a bit to catch up. I found Milk & Honey Café on Yelp and it looked cute, so we decided to check it out. It's tucked into a shopping plaza but has such a charming little café vibe when you walk in. The service was quick and super friendly, which is always appreciated when you're fresh off a hike and just want caffeine ASAP. We both ordered iced Americanos and they were honestly perfectly smooth, strong, and exactly what we needed. While we were there it started getting pretty busy with people coming in for coffee and grabbing food, which is always a good sign. We overheard a few people talking about how good the food is, so now I'm definitely curious and will have to come back to try something off the menu. Overall it was a great little post-hike stop. Good coffee, great energy, and a cute spot to hang for a bit. We'll definitely be back.

    Came here with my family close to 10pm since it was one of the few places open late. The atmosphere…read morewas great--calm, cozy, and filled with students studying, which made it a nice spot to unwind. Service was friendly, especially considering there was only one person working. They were doing their best, but because of that, our food took quite a while to come out. My husband ordered the ube boba, but unfortunately it wasn't drinkable--the boba was very mushy. We didn't send it back, but it was disappointing. On the bright side, I did enjoy my parfait--it was fresh and really good. Overall, I'd consider coming back, but probably earlier in the day. Solid spot with a great vibe, just needs a little consistency.

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    Milk & Honey - Counter area

    Counter area

    Milk & Honey - Cute euro style cafe. Very friendly staff:)

    Cute euro style cafe. Very friendly staff:)

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