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    Van's Bakery

    3.7 (245 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Xi Muoi (dried salted plums)
    Bao V.

    I come here to get Xi Muoi (dried salted plums), seems like the last place that has the super salty kind... And they're sooo good, full body goosebumps as soon as I eat the first one. Staff is super friendly & helpful. Love supporting mom & pop businesses, and Van's bakery is one of them ones. Also, they have a CA Lottery Scratcher vending machine, which is always a plus.

    Kat H.

    The staff were nice and helpful. I came to get a coconut pandan cake for a birthday. The cake itself was a little dry but the coconut filling was good and coconut pieces were soft. The cream around the cake was dry and stale. The flower decoration was hard and breaking up. The cream for the border decoration was falling off as we were cutting it because it was dried up. So embarrassing! I thought it was just me but someone else mentioned the cake tasted sour! What a bummer. Not coming back here!

    Christopher T.

    I had not been back here for decades. It's still the same as I remembered, except less jerkies and plums pickles. Easy parking since they are in a big plaza with big parking lot. Service is nice and friendly. Still got my to go VNese banh gan or dark flan liked. They are or used to known for their cakes for sheet cake, which are quite good with decent price. The place has that comfy vibe for me since they're the 1st big bakery shop back in the 80s and whatever you're craving for (VNese snacks, smoothly, banh mi, etc) they got it and best of all, it's very affordable. They do have a section just for jerky (over dozen plus) in varies type and same with fruit plums. Just love going there and get these snacks.

    Thoa N.

    Van's Bakery Walking into this bakery feels like stepping into a world full of pastries and sweets , there's so much to choose from. I usually get coffee, bánh lọt with coconut milk, and different pastries. The desserts are enjoyable and not overly sweet , the flavors are well balanced. The bakery is spacious and clean. The older ladies who work here are very friendly, warm, and welcoming. Each location has plenty of parking, making it very easy to park. One big plus is that they don't charge for plastic bags. Even though nowadays, wherever you go, you're charged a bag fee, which honestly feels unreasonable. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5

    Flan cakes
    Tony F.

    Wow, very interesting to pass by and check out this Vietnamese bakery. Lots of very unique sweet and savory snacks, and cakes. Love to try the flan and jelly cakes nicely decorated.

    Jamie M.

    I got a coconut pandan cake for Easter, and my future in-laws really enjoyed it! We were celebrating two birthdays along with Easter, so the pretty pastel green color theme of the cake was perfect! Van's bakery is so fresh, delicious, and always packed with people for a reason. I highly recommend the coconut pandan cake. I got a size small for $25, what a great price. The inside is like a sponge cake with coconut shavings in the center with cream, and the cream is not too sweet. It was absolutely delicious. I will definitely come back.

    Beautiful cake, everyone loved it
    Lisa T.

    Been coming here for over 30 yrs. I get all my custom Vietnamese flavor cakes from here. They always have the best pandan coconut cakes. Friendly service, great selection of cakes, macarons, and treats.

    Yule log 12/2025
    Wendy H.

    The store is clean and the staff are always nice. We always get our Yule log and other cakes here. They also have a good collection of candies, Vietnamese sweets and snacks. The Yule log is well decorated, moist, delicious and not too sweet. The medium size $58 was good for 14 people :)

    Kim T.

    This bakery gives off a nostalgic feeling, like mom in the kitchen. They sell a lot of snacks and cakes. My favorite is the fruit tart. It's layered with fruits on top of custard and flaky bottom. A great place to grab and go. The ladies are like OG moms that won't kiss booty. Just tell them what you want, pay, and get out. Super easy, super fast.

    After having dinner, I was craving for a coconut pandan slice of cake. The ladies mistakenly thought I wanted 4 pieces and packed them in small boxes. Once I reiterated that I only want one slice. Instead of giving one of the slices they packed. One lady told me to wait and she went to the back and returned with my one slice. When I got home, I ate the cake and found that it was wet and sour. I think she switch it for an old slice of cake and rehydrated it. So sad that the one time I wanted to eat cake, the bakery team gave me a bad one on purpose. If I could I would leave no stars. Be aware that their team may do the same to you.

    Crunchy curry jerky and xi muoi
    Dung N.

    We were celebrating my mom's birthday and got a cake from here. It was so cute and pretty! I tried their crunchy curry beef jerky and xi muoi from here as well. I loved these snacks. I can't wait to get some more!

    Bottom of cake is literally brown
    Cuong N.

    My wife and I went here for a slice of cake and got a white fruit cake slice. What we got was a moldy, sour slice of cake that seemed like it had been gathering dust for 2+ weeks. The workee grabbed it from far behind the counter so we could not see which she chose. I guess she chose to give us this one to get rid of inventory and get some money. Disgusting.

    6" Mocha cake

    I bought a 6 inch mocha cake. The cake was moist, not dry. However the cream/frosting was sour.

    Moka, Almond, Log, had them all.

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    Love their Pandan Cake!! It's so soft and not overly sweet, definitely a hit with my kiddo

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    Long Phung Bakery

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    The first time I tried this fresh fruit cake was when a co-worker brought it for a party. It was…read moreFANTASTIC!! So, I bought a 1/4 sheet cake for my husband's birthday on purpose because I wanted leftovers!!! The fruit is fresh and plentiful. The cake has two regular cake layers, one layer of crispy pastry and a pudding layer all surrounded by delicious (not too sweet) fresh whipped cream)... This is my favorite kind of cake and if you'll compare the Yelp ratings on other bakeries who also sell a similar type cake, Long Phung Bakery wins!! They make them fresh daily and you can normally just walk in to get one, but call ahead to reserve!

    You've got to go and try this little shop. It looks like a floral shop with the most gorgeous…read moreorchids I've ever seen. The shop is a bit overwhelming with all the stuff inside. It seems a bit messy, or maybe they need a bigger shop. Step further into the shop and there it is, the case of cakes! The case itself is old and the window to view the cakes is not clear, seems foggy. Hard to see the cakes. But with all the hype about this bakery on social media, I had to try it The Fruit Cakes are unique with fresh fruit not glazed or jam. Big bite size strawberries, mango, kiwi, grapes, pineapple with a thin layer of sponge cake, layers of crunchy phyllo and whipped cream. The smallest cake is a 1/4 sheet which cost $45. With all the fruit on top, it made it challenging to slice nice looking dessert slices. Super yummy, I can understand why people are making reels about this place on social media. It's a winner. Friendly service, accommodating and responsive to our needs. We requested no kiwi due to one allergy to it and they make it within 10 minutes.

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    Wedding cake with different shades of pink and white roses of varied sizes  Cake flavors: mocha with rum & sliced strawberries and cream

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    Wedding cake with different shades of pink and white roses of varied sizes Cake flavors: mocha with rum & sliced strawberries and cream

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