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    The Blessed Braid

    4.5 (58 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Timmy S.

    This bakery is in among a few eateries within an Irvine business complex which is usually overrun by Blizzard employees from across the street. I was on my way to an appointment in the area, felt hungry, and stopped in this complex to get a bite to eat at a cafe. Afterward I noticed this bakery which had a sandwich board out front, pitching their various flavored lemonade drinks. I went inside to order a lemonade and noticed their cookies and logically thought that lunch shouldn't be complete without a dessert. So I asked for a chocolate chip cookie too. There is no seating inside this place - it's a bakery with an interior window through which you can see bread and pastries being made. But there was a single small table with chairs outside where I was advised to sit and relax and my drink and cookie would be delivered momentarily. And they were! The cookie was delicious with countless tiny chocolate chips. The cookie itself was fresh and moist. The lemonade had a perfect balance of citrus and sweet. It was cold and refreshing, a perfect drink for this warm day. The woman helping me was very sweet and kind. I hope to return to the area sometime to try their other drinks and bakery goods.

    Ana P.

    The worst experience! I've called and asked them if they can make a vegan challah meaning no egg in it. They made something that looks like a blob of dough. The owns did nothing for me didn't offer a refund just said that's because there is no egg! Wow just great customer service.

    Steve L.

    Interesting little bakery located in Irvine. Like how they have koscher non dairy baked good. I really like their black and white cookies. Their Belgian street waffle and traditional challah bread are also quite tasty. Interior is very clean and staff super friendly.

    Lizelle P.

    So excited to find this little bakery! It's the first Kosher Jewish Bakery in Orange County! Brand new, soft opened. When you enter their bakery, you are confronted with a large rectangular table of their delectable goodies. You can also have a peek into their kitchen through their transparent glass window. The staff was SO sweet and helpful. She patiently explained the items to us and processed our order with a smile. They had 5 different types of challah breads!!! We ordered freshly baked challah, the Butterscotch haystack and the kichel sugar pastries. We loved their goodies and will be back! Highly recommend stopping by!

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    Kat L.

    What sets places apart for me is customer service and high quality food. The Blessed Braid has both! The staff is super helpful and friendly and they can explain all of the yummy goodies! We've tried a few things and the stand outs are the chocolate soufflé cookies, coffee cake muffins - perfect for meetings! and Belgium waffles! A must try for high quality and unique baked items. Oh and I can't forget to mention the chocolate chip challah loaf! We love it fresh or as French toast if it lasts a few days in our house!

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    Sarah B.

    This bakery has super fresh baked goods. Their waffles are the best waffles I've ever had. Not too sweet, don't need syrup and are super fresh. Ive tried about everything and it's all great quality and unique. I love how the baked goods are dairy free parve. It's nice to have a Jewish bakery here in Irvine, there aren't many Jewish foods places around!

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    Service was incredible! Brought waffles to the office and everyone loved them! Can't wait to try the other pastries.

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    Amazing service and a very helpful and polite staff. The Belgium waffles made to order are so delicious. Highly recommended!

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    If you want tasty breads and pastries that happen to be dairy free this is the place. Fantastic challah and delicious mini waffles.

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    Ask the Community - The Blessed Braid

    Do you make gluten-free scones?

    Hi, yes we do! Our current flavors are Lemon Blueberry and Orange Cranberry!

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