After having a disappointing experience at the San Clemente location, we decided to make a day of…read moreit and drive to the Carlsbad store instead, and I'm so glad we did. John helped us, and he was absolutely phenomenal. He was so warm, welcoming, and incredibly informative. He took the time to answer all of our questions and made buying our first Le Creuset such a special and memorable experience. Thank you, John, for your kindness and for helping us pick out our first piece. We can't wait to try the bread recipe you shared with us and start making memories with our new Dutch oven!

The prices here are substantially less than anywhere else. The staff is so helpful and…read moreaccommodating it's a pleasure to shop there. Love me some Le Creuset. I have a substantial collection in the cerise color.

3/15/25 Hubby is on the market for a small wok because he watched cooking shows in Japan on…read moreYouTube. It's highly suggestible, let's see if his fantasy will last long enough to actually produce a dish for me hahaha! I read the reviews by previous Yelpers (thank you Robert!) & I am encouraged to know the positives. This place didn't disappoint.... except Hubby. He didn't find a small wok. He could've asked the very friendly & welcoming staff but he wanted one NOW. We were pressed for time & just wanted a "lay of the land" when we visited. Most likely to return to check out the rest of what Chef's Toys has to offer: kitchen tools, equipment, appliances, gadgets etc. Parking lot is not crowded for a Saturday & it's free, this store is open to the public. It is also located in an industrial area of Corona & next door is store selling new & used kitchen equipment, will check that out next time when we visit this shop on a weekday.

Every item you need for any kitchen. Home or restaurants. They have all you need. It's like a Toys…read moreR Us for chefs or anyone who loves to cook.

Located in a mall, there is limited parking in the front of the store, but around back is a…read moreseparate lot that gives you plenty of options regardless of the time of day. This location is like the others that I have been to. Clean, airy, bright (plenty of windows letting sunlight in). I have shopped at this location several times, staff is friendly, nice selection of cookware, dishes, glasses, silverware, cooking utensils, mixes, spices, etc. I have taken 2 cooking classes there. Including a class for Steak, Salad, Mousse. It was fun, and informative. Class was a little over 2 hours. We were taught by a renowned chef who walked us through every step in the process. See attached pictures, but in the end, we had a delicious meal prepared by all 4 of us at our station. We also got a discount to use that day on any items we purchased. In addition we were emailed the recipe and ingredient list, and a coupon on a future class. I recommend a class if you have time.

I've had a wonderful experience with Sur La Table's Cooking Classes and wanted to write this…read morepositive review. I'm glad I found out about the cooking classes when I just happened to be in the store. There was a schedule for that month posted on the back wall near the restrooms. I immediately wanted to take a baking class then ended up taking several classes like Knife Skills, Intro to Sushi, Delicious Dim Sum, Tamale Making just to name a few. When I was inside the store, the staff were always very friendly and helpful. The chefs were consistently amazing to learn from. They were great with walking the class through the steps and answering our questions at the same time. I loved their team approach...having us work in a group or in a pair depending on the capacity in the kitchen. An added bonus was taking the recipes home. I remember a few years back it was nice to sit down as a class, eat together and socialize; but nowadays, I noticed we've been taking our dishes home. I wonder if it recently went back to how it was originally. Anyway, I always had a fun time cooking, learning something new and meeting people. Thank you Sur La Table for contributing to my cooking journey :-)

I went in to Le Creuset to look at nonstick skillets. Sherry helped me make a decision on the…read moreskillet. I wandered around, thinking it wouldn't hurt to keep shopping, then I saw the 2-handled 3.5 quart Everyday Pan in Sea Salt blue. OMGOSH-the color is so beautiful! Sherry told me that this particular piece is her fav pan and thought I might like it better than a nonstick skillet (how ordinary). I was in love with the color and imagined I really would love it, so I changed my mind and bought this Everyday Pan instead. Since I bought it 5 days ago, this pan has hardly been put away! I made Marsala Chicken, omelettes, and grilled cheese sandwiches twice. The Marsala sauce reduced in about 1/2 the time it took my nonstick skillet the last time I made it. I spent MSRP on it (I think), but this piece is so beautiful and functional, I willingly paid for it because I got to leave with it the same day. I told Sherry the pan is so lovely I am going to name her! Thank you, Sherry! I love it!!

If I can give 0 stars I would- let purchasing nothing…read more I called this morning- to see if they had the color I wanted and drove almost an hour to San clemente I was so excited to finally purchase my first Dutch oven in a color I've been waiting for , along with matching accessories, from the Le Creuset Outlet in San Clemente. Unfortunately, the experience was really disappointing. There were three sales associates working while we were there, and not one acknowledged us or even greeted us. We had questions and were clearly interested in making a purchase, yet no one offered assistance or even basic customer service. It was surprising, especially seeing that they're hiring, because customer acknowledgment should be the bare minimum. What made it even more upsetting was that we felt completely ignored as customers of Asian descent while others seemed to receive attention. Whether intentional or not, it left us feeling unwelcome. I had been really looking forward to purchasing my first Le Creuset piece and making it a special experience, but instead I left feeling disappointed and overlooked.

Stumbled upon this shop and it was awesome! They have so much stuff, you'll find anything you need…read morefor your kitchen. They're second hand goods at an affordable price and they are a good cause also. There were so many cool mugs, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, even coffee makers, instant pots, toaster ovens and more. It was also 50% off on a lot of things for Father's Day. We got a cool coca cola pitcher for $10. They also have a table in the middle to take a break and paint rocks. You can take it home or add to their garden outside. Outside, they also had a shelf for free items. And lastly, complimentary chocolate chip cookies they seemed to have just baked!

This is such a great concept. They have everything you could possibly need for your kitchen and…read morethen some. It's a great way to keep old kitchen items out of the landfill and give them a new life. Plus, the proceeds go to kitchens for good. The amount of items is a bit overwhelming. Some items are gathered together but most are spread out throughout the store. It's a bit of a treasure hunt. I would definitely come back for the hunt if I needed something in particular and had time to sort through the vast amount of items.

I have a trusted knife sharpener, but wanted to give Chef's Toys Knife Sharpening services a try…read morebecause it's close to my work. Bad decision on my part. When I got back my "sharpened" knives, one of them had nicks and burrs. I don't know if you can see in the photos. The bottom part of the blade feels chewed up and rough. I had two other knives sharpened and they're not as sharp as when I've had them done with people who know what they're doing. I will only go back to see ask if they can fix the one with the nicks. After that, never again. I'm actually scared to have them touch my knife again, but it's want them to be aware of the lack of quality. If you care about your knives, call ALL SHARPENED UP (Orange County) or GARY'S KNIVES (South Bay and West Side) instead.

Working with Doug Schonfeld at Chef Toys has been an exceptional experience from start to finish…read more Doug is a wealth of information when it comes to EVERYTHING that belongs in a kitchen. He has a way of explaining things that makes even complex decisions feel straightforward and manageable. What I appreciate most about Doug is how genuinely helpful he is. No matter the question or challenge, he takes the time to understand what's needed and always comes back with thoughtful, practical solutions. He's a natural problem solver who anticipates issues before they arise, which makes a huge difference. Doug is also incredibly responsive. Whether it's a quick question or a more detailed request, he consistently replies promptly and thoroughly, keeping everything moving smoothly. Above all, Doug is honest and trustworthy. His recommendations are always grounded in what's best for the situation, not just making a sale. That level of integrity is rare and makes him someone you can confidently rely on. Doug is the reason we love Chef Toys and continue to choose them every time here at Orange Coast College. His professionalism, knowledge, and dedication make all the difference. I highly recommend Doug at Chef Toys to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dependable, and genuinely supportive partner in kitchen equipment.

This cool spot is loaded with all the cocktail supplies you could possibly need, even things you…read moredidn't know you were looking for. Everything is super organized and easy to browse. They have books, mixing tools, glassware, bitters, syrups, and more. I've been here a few times to pick up gifts and always find something great. Shout-out to Robert, who was super sweet, full of suggestions, and just had an all-around good vibe. Street meter parking is available. I got lucky and snagged a spot right in front.

Thank you Gary for your gentle and approachable energy. The store is welcoming and i found some…read morecool stuff to add to my bar with no pressure. Excited to try one of your bartending 101 classes!

Thank you, coming back the costumer service amazing they help to get my first professional chef…read moreknife

Very disappointed. I called in advance to be sure they had what I needed to bake today, cancelling…read moremy Amazon order that would have been delivered in time for me to make what I needed for tomorrow(albeit, baking at 10pm). Drove here and they not only didn't have what I needed, they didn't have ANY other product that would suffice. What a waste of time, on a day that I don't have spare time.