50 Best Bakeries near Corona Del Mar

“I wanted to use a local business to send cookies to my husband’s business clients for the holidays this year. Since I love the gluten free cookies from OC Cookie Lab, I reached out to Brittany to see if we could coordinate shipping gift orders to our clients. She was wonderful to work with, answering my myriad questions, and getting the orders shipped. I 100% recommend OC Cookie Lab for treats for yourself and to share!“

“This place was a great find! We loved it as soon as we walked in. The girls working are super sweet and very personable. They made great recommendations and didn’t disappoint. We went twice that morning when we found this cute cafe! We will definitely be back again.“

“excellent boston crème and hojicha donut. best in OC and maybe in all of California. Every time I stop by this plaza I will make sure to stop by and support this locally owned business. The cashier was a sweet lady who needs our support!!!“

“I was lucky enough to get a free sample of a chocolate chip cookie at crumbl and it was delicious! The young man who helped me out at the register was very accommodating and friendly! Here to try other flavors and I'm going to ask if they have vegan versions of cookies as well!“

“Love our first time here this morning. Better croissants than we had in France and we thought they were good! Outstanding quality and you can tell everything is made with 100% pride, care, compassion and love. Will definitely go back more than once! Goodbye diet!😆❤️❤️👌🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Julie, you are an absolute gem at Crumbl!
Every time I come in, your smile and energy make my whole day better. You always know exactly what to recommend and make the experience so fun. Thank you for being such a bright spot in every visit — keep doing what you’re doing, you’re killing it!“

“Best French pastries and bread anywhere! This place is amazing and the staff and owner are nothing less than exceptional.“

“Without a doubt… The Flaky Apple Pie Co is the best find ever!! I have ordered all of the different pies and each one is more delicious than the last !! The most wonderful pie was the last one I bought…. The most unbelievable FRESH PEACH Pie!!! Best I have ever had!!! Thank you Brooke and her team! We will be friends forever!❤️“

“I’ve been coming here for years and this is my favorite location out of most of the Irvine ones. I always come in the morning for my vanilla oat late. I can count on my drink being made perfectly if I see Josiah or Koleen and the new worker Roshane. This place is always very clean and the workers are super friendly. Will continue my ritual for as long as possible.“

“Very delicious croffle ???????????????“

“Good and convenient place to get Crumbl cookies, if you like them. Closes an hour later than most other ones (at 11p.m.) so if you're craving late night cookies, then this should be your go-to for gourmet style cake like cookies. Otherwise, just go to Mcdonalds, hehe.“

“We need to keep this place around.

Crazy good prices. If you need a solid go-to for cookies and donuts, go here.

I don't need anything fancy that's $10 a cookie. I need a good chocolate chip cookie that doesn't give me a heart attack. This place is it.“

“Dey’s Donut and Croissant Shop is such a unique and refreshing spot! What makes it stand out is that it’s not just a bakery it feels almost like a gym café with an impressively large variety of food and drinks to choose from. Whether you’re craving something light after a workout or treating yourself to a fresh pastry, they’ve got you covered.

The drinks are definitely a highlight here. They use fresh fruit in their blends, and you can taste the quality in every sip. Smoothies, juices, and specialty drinks are made with care and never feel watered down or artificial.

On the food side, the donuts and croissants are perfectly balanced flaky, fresh, and flavorful. Pairing them with one of their fresh fruit drinks makes for a satisfying combo whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, a midday snack, or a post gym pick-me-up.

Overall, Dey’s offers the best of both worlds: a wide range of tasty, high quality options in a setting that feels energizing and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!“

“They were very responsive to emails. I first filled out web inquiry and got a reply on the same day. They were booked for tasting appointment very fast so make sure you contact them early as they only have appointments available during the week Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays between 1pm and 6pm. Saturdays from 9am-4pm. The tasting appointment was an hour long and it's FREE!!! Some other places I looked at will charge you for tasting and even though the tasting charge might be deducted from final order, it made me feel much better when there was no cost to start with as wedding was already expensive. The place was a little bit hard to find since it was office-like looking from outside and I thought it was bakery-like. They have parking lot. My husband and I tried so many different favors of cake and they were so delicious. We had a hard time deciding which ones to get because we had more than three favorite. During the appointment, they also showed you what style of cake they offered and its pricing. We went with the basic so there was no add-on cost, but they can custom-make your order if you show them pictures of what you want with additional cost (and trust me the price is fair). We ended up ordering a 3-tier ice in white buttercream cake with 12" white with mango, 9" almond with cappuccino & chocolate mousse, and 6" mocha chip with rosy mauve ribbon around tiers for 100 guests for my wedding. They emailed us a week before the wedding to confirm there was no changes and the order was correct. The cake was delivered on time and was decorated with fresh flowers my florist provided on site by the delivery staff. (If you have cake topper, you can either drop it off to the shop or have it installed on site by delivery staff. Either way, you need to let them know in advance so they can make sure your cake is structurally stable for the cake topper weight.) My wedding cake looked pretty and it tasted good. I received lots of compliment from the guests. On the side note, they would charge you more if you use American Express credit card. And you only need to pay deposit on the site but they don't have online system for you to pay the remaining online. Since we didn't have cake topper to drop off and did not want to make another trip just to pay the balance, we paid it in full the same day of tasting. This would be two suggestions for improvement, but they still deserve a 5-star for their service, the quality (taste/look), and the friendly price. Ohh and did I mention that you do receive a complimentary one year anniversary cake? That's for sure a big PLUS since my husband and I were too busy to have our own wedding cake at our wedding. We are very looking forward to our one year anniversary! All you need to do is to contact them 3 weeks prior to your one year anniversary to place the order. Give them the date of your wedding and the name the order is under and they will pull up your file and place the order. Yup it's 3 weeks, not 2 weeks. They are definitely getting busier and that's how good they are! If you are still looking for wedding cake or cake for any event, this is where I would recommend.“

“I mean this with full conviction- these were the best donuts I’ve ever had. Fluffy, perfect amount of moisture, and spectacular overall flavor and texture. And to make it better- the woman who seems to run the place and the boy at the counter were super nice and totally made my day with friendliness. This is the spot!!! I got the cronut and the blueberry cake“

“We loved this place so much we already have made plans to go back. The food was delicious and portion size is great. Friendly crew, helpful and great service. You can also purchase frozen pies to take home which we will be doing“

“Loved this place! Sad that I’m not from here, I would come here everyday. Farmers cheese pancakes were delicious and raf coffee was really good. Staff is also very nice and happy to help, they explained all ingredients one by one. They definitely love what they are doing!“

“1. The wrap was well-crafted with lots of flavor! The Knafeh was an amazing dessert!
2. The spot has chill casual vibes! The interior is cozy!
3. The staff was very friendly and timely with my order! It came out after 10 mins!
Note: There is no restroom available for customers!

Photo: Chicken Shawarma Wrap and Knafeh“

“Love the cakes here! I got a Yule log (Bûche de Noël) cake this time for Christmas and it was a hit. Very beautiful cake and it was delicious, not too sweet. The decorations were cute, too. Only thing I wish is that the decorations were edible haha.“

“Love these cookies“

“Exquisite bread seriously delicious, my go-to bakery bread always tastes freshly made and warm. They have a great variety/selection of different types of bread and desserts. Saw a review saying that it had “too much sugar” and honestly what did you expect it’s a pastry it isn’t going to taste spicy or overly salty. Anyways this place is great I recommend it every time!“

“We stopped in on a recent vacation to California. Growing up in Okinawa, I hadn't had Japanese cheesecake in over a decade. I appreciated the quick service and the cheesecake hit just the right spot. I appreciate that they are not overly sweet like many other places I have tried. We got a stamp card from them too which was pretty cool. I even got a cake as a gift and it traveled well back on a plane. I will definitely be back when we visit again!“

“I recently visited a bakery and tried their croissants and brownies. Both were incredibly moist and flavorful. The croissants had a perfect flaky texture, and the brownies were rich and decadent. Highly recommend this place“

“Loved their onion soup and their apple tart Ala mode“

“We chose Penelope's Perfection to make something really special for my Mom's 100th Birthday party. The cake was spectacular. Everything & more we could have asked for. Highly recommended!“

“Every time I come, the staff are so friendly and helpful. I truly love & appreciate that they don’t act bugged to help you (like most cafes 😂). Also the food is delish. I’m gluten intolerant so I tried the bread cautiously…but realized none of it bothered me! 🙏“

“Marco is a phenomenal asset to the Paderia team! I recently started visiting this location, and I am beyond impressed. The service is outstanding, the drinks are delicious, and the cookies are absolutely amazing. Every visit has been a great experience thanks to Marco and his incredible staff, Mikayla and Jaydin.

They are all friendly, welcoming, and clearly take pride in providing excellent customer service. It’s refreshing to see a team that truly cares about the customer experience. I will definitely continue coming back and recommending this location to others!“

“this is one of the best bakery in orange county. the bread, bolillos, tamales, and tacos are a must!!!“

“Really amazing baked goods. The cinnamon rolls are the best! But also other great options such as scones, both sweet and savory, croissants, muffins, etc. The staff was also really friendly. Great experience and always a must stop when in the Newport/Balboa area.“

“Poul’s Bakery took our breath away , we couldn’t believe the cake we have taken pictures from we have searched the internet images and sent it to her the custom cake we wanted , and not only she made the identical one ,the taste was so delicious actually finished the entire slice, it’s rare for me to eat the whole slice, as many cakes are made with to much sugar , it overwhelms to entire cakes other ingredients, this was so perfectly balanced ,and l asked for second , so did few guests , we as host wished we ordered the bigger size , we don’t like the buttercream topping due to its excessive sugar , we ordered her soexisl topping , while you others ask no buttercream but we want Poul’s Bakery special topping we heard so much about it , sorry l don’t remember what it was called . My bad ,this Poul’s baker we also find out been around for decades as she is the second owner but uses the same original recipes. She said it’s a company secret Lol, we respect that Try Poul’s Bakery , it won’t s sidelong you and ask for a sample of their fantastic cannolis . And on the spot in events she actually make the cake front of your guests . We never tried that but people are ranting about it and went at viral with millions of views and shared ,,we saw it in her website . Poul’s Bakery didn’t disappoint us , give them a try Best from Goldstein family“

“We have been loyal customers of Krista & Monster Muffins for years! She rotates the selection every month & I look forward to see what is new. There are some that are available all the time, Blueberry (my hubby’s favorite), the Cinnamon Roll muffin (my favorite) and delicious cookies too!!!“

“While visiting Balboa Island I stopped at Dad's Donut and Bakery for some breakfast. I was in the mood for a fresh soft donut with coffee. At first it wasn't apparent to me that the shop had donuts, since I looked up at the large exterior sign displaying their frozen banana, assuming that was their specialty. Regardless, I crossed the street, looked in the door and saw the large trays of donuts. Looking at the interior sign, I noticed they were in fact a bakery shop.

After perusing the various baked offerings, I picked up an apple fritter and a traditional chocolate donut. The apple fritter was fresh, with a firm outer shell and a soft fluffy inside with small chunks of delicious apple. The chocolate donut was soft, sweet and tasty with its chocolate top coating.

Dad's Donut shop is right near the entrance to the island and getting there early will land you with convenient parking to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some early shopping.“

“Omg! Their breakfast burrito is amazing. Came to kaiser for a doc app and was looking for donuts. Well, I now found my new breakfast burrito place. First bite melted in my mouth. The eggs are fluffy and have a great flavor. The tortilla is soft. Im not one for cheese on my food. But the cheese they use is also soft and melts right into the burrito. The salsa is a must to add onto before a bit. My new spot when I’m in the area 😍“

“They were very responsive to emails. I first filled out web inquiry and got a reply on the same day. They were booked for tasting appointment very fast so make sure you contact them early as they only have appointments available during the week Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays between 1pm and 6pm. Saturdays from 9am-4pm. The tasting appointment was an hour long and it's FREE!!! Some other places I looked at will charge you for tasting and even though the tasting charge might be deducted from final order, it made me feel much better when there was no cost to start with as wedding was already expensive. The place was a little bit hard to find since it was office-like looking from outside and I thought it was bakery-like. They have parking lot. My husband and I tried so many different favors of cake and they were so delicious. We had a hard time deciding which ones to get because we had more than three favorite. During the appointment, they also showed you what style of cake they offered and its pricing. We went with the basic so there was no add-on cost, but they can custom-make your order if you show them pictures of what you want with additional cost (and trust me the price is fair). We ended up ordering a 3-tier ice in white buttercream cake with 12" white with mango, 9" almond with cappuccino & chocolate mousse, and 6" mocha chip with rosy mauve ribbon around tiers for 100 guests for my wedding. They emailed us a week before the wedding to confirm there was no changes and the order was correct. The cake was delivered on time and was decorated with fresh flowers my florist provided on site by the delivery staff. (If you have cake topper, you can either drop it off to the shop or have it installed on site by delivery staff. Either way, you need to let them know in advance so they can make sure your cake is structurally stable for the cake topper weight.) My wedding cake looked pretty and it tasted good. I received lots of compliment from the guests. On the side note, they would charge you more if you use American Express credit card. And you only need to pay deposit on the site but they don't have online system for you to pay the remaining online. Since we didn't have cake topper to drop off and did not want to make another trip just to pay the balance, we paid it in full the same day of tasting. This would be two suggestions for improvement, but they still deserve a 5-star for their service, the quality (taste/look), and the friendly price. Ohh and did I mention that you do receive a complimentary one year anniversary cake? That's for sure a big PLUS since my husband and I were too busy to have our own wedding cake at our wedding. We are very looking forward to our one year anniversary! All you need to do is to contact them 3 weeks prior to your one year anniversary to place the order. Give them the date of your wedding and the name the order is under and they will pull up your file and place the order. Yup it's 3 weeks, not 2 weeks. They are definitely getting busier and that's how good they are! If you are still looking for wedding cake or cake for any event, this is where I would recommend.“

“We came late on Sunday late afternoon so not much left. The strawberry croissants are done and only a handle of baked goods with cakes and breads are left. This location is in not a friendliness neighborhood but it’s big and has their packing lot. Very spacious inside and huge seating area for dine in. Customer service is okey, could be friendlier but it’s late in the day and they have like an hr left before closing. Their breads are excellent, cakes are good, and baked goods are very good. We got 3 items to go for breakfast and prices wise, decent and reasonable.“

“Stopped by unannounced, unplanned, last minute, and it all worked out thanks to Chef Eric. The cheesecake was as out of this world. Creamy, fresh strawberries, and a cheesecake crust out of this world. Chefs Kiss sir Eric. Thanks for making my wife’s bday dessert memorable. Wahoo!“

“Cool spot. Very random find. In the area to charge my car and saw it on the map. It's a small walk up grab and go bakery with lovely bread loaves, fresh baked goodies and coffee. They sell full, sit down, meal options too, but I was in and out. It's attached to a giant building with a great open air eat/work space. Really nice people, great vibes and the vegan fruit tea cake was BOMB.“

“we bought several desserts for Christmas parties for all of our gluten free, vegan abd soy free family members. Everything Giselle made was so delicious and beautiful!!!! I highly recommend and congrats her abd her husband on their wonderful bakery and services to our community. thank you!“

“First time visitor for last minute birthday treats. The selection was beautiful, pastries and donuts were amazing! But my review is for the service… There was a thoughtful young man who noticed I had my baby in one hand so he helped gather what I wanted instead of making me fumble with the display cases and then walked my coffees out to the car. He single-handedly made this mom feel seen and supported. If you’re looking for delicious pastries and people who care - this is the place ◡̈

PS - ham and cheese croissant is 10/10“

“While I have yet to try the bagel portion of this place I'll say their smoothies pop like no other. I love a nice strong fruit flavor when I order a smoothie of any kind and wanted to treat myself after a long work week. Ended up going for the solid uber eats deal and got two smoothies for 15 bucks. Overall taste popped, it actually came with a carrier (which is a low bar surprisingly with smoothie places doing online orders nowadays) and solid for the size given. I'd love to go in again someday soon and try the rest of their menu.“

“Awesome place to eat some good baked goods. drink some iced drinks and read comics.“

“Lucky to have them in OC. Make sure to get there early for the best selections.

Japanese bakery with the freshest baked goods at reasonable prices. They also have ready made sushi rolls, sandwiches and pork/red bean buns.“

“Thank you for designing my Mom’s beautiful cake for her 100th birthday. It was delicious and the cookies were a hit! Especially the snickerdoodles!“

“I had the Texas Hot Polish Sausage. The bread was soft, there was a lot of cheese, and it was HOT. Lots of Jalapeno. The sausage and cheese was okay. The apple also had great bread, but the filling was just canned pie filling, nothing special. Good coffee.“

“I really like to get my latte from this shop. Very polite and smiley staff. Thanks HB Bagels & Cafe for my morning caffeine!“

“This was the best experience ever. I’m not sure what his name was, but this guy with bleached hair who was working the register was the greatest of all time. Keep him forever. He was so accommodating, answered all of our questions and could not have been a better employee. He seriously deserves a raise, he is the best employee you have, and my group was loud and had many questions. The food and drinks were delicious and lived up to the hype, 100000% recommend.“

“muy rico los desayunos se la recomiendo“

“Paderia Bakehouse is an absolute gem in Irvine! Every visit is a treat, but my absolute go-to order is their horchata latte paired with their famous egg tarts--they are incredibly flaky, creamy, and easily some of the best egg tarts you will ever have. We also tried the banana pudding, which was a little on the sweeter side, but still completely amazing with a wonderful texture. Everything here is high quality and delicious, making it well worth a five-star rating! Not much seating inside the actual place, but lots of outdoor seating in the plaza.“

“Waaaaaay BETTER than Sugar and Spice! Too Sweet / Tutti Fruity uses real chocolate as opposed to Sugar and spices non dairy milk chocolate? We drove 40 minutes and made the mistake of getting our frozen bananas at sugar n spice but were disappointed in their milk chocolate. Super thin and no chocolate taste.

Stopped in at Tutti Fruity / Too Sweet to see what their chocolate covered frozen bananas were and HANDS DOWN! AMAZING! Thicker chocolate and the chocolate actually tastes like delicious chocolate!

Next time… Too Sweet for frozen bananas for us!!“

“Inspired from Japanese castella cake. The cake is very soft and pillowy. I got the cheese flavor and it was really good. Not very sweet. Very Japanese taste. Price is also not bad. I paid $13.50.

From five stars to three stars.
April 24, 2026. They sold us overbaked cake. It was burnt and dry. I was so excited to have it again only to be disappointed when I took a bite.

Store apologised and offered us a free cake. I appreciate businesses that accept their mistakes. I came back to get the cake. The owner also offered me thru Instagram a free drink. Very nice gesture of them. I will be a regular customer.“