27 Best Bakeries in Costa Mesa

“Oh Em Gee!!!! This is thee cutest little place, the ordering system is super efficient, there were a ton of customers placing orders with no wait. The GIANORMOUS, warm cookies come out quickly and the boxes are so freaking cute. Definitely worth a stop, be sure to bring your sweet tooth ??“

“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!❤️“

“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“

“This location is very pleasant and relaxing. They have bake goods, cookies, breads, gingerbread cookies, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch sandwiches at lunch hours. The atmosphere changes per season or unique days like Star Trek day. Kid friendly.

Parking: Depending on the time of day, it's hard to find parking, so valet is the only option.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Maddy at Eller, and I couldn't be more impressed with her professionalism and dedication. Maddy consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that every task is completed efficiently and to the highest standard. Her positive attitude and willingness to help out wherever needed. I highly recommend Maddy for any role; she truly embodies the qualities of an exceptional worker.“

“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 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!“

“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!“

“Love these cookies“

“Its outside Macy's mall entrance on the 1st floor. Food is delicious, drinks were yummy, too. Not as sweet as you'd expect. There is a counter with layered options, and an open fridge with quick take home options. Eveything is very mindfully wrapped and survived my ride home after shopping for 2 hrs. There were plenty of tables and its quiet enough to socialize. The seats look uncomfortable, but theyre not.“

“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!“

“Tried Uncle Tetsu’s cheesecake and it absolutely lives up to the hype! Light, fluffy, and perfectly balanced — not overly sweet, which lets the rich cheese flavor shine through. It melts in your mouth and feels more like a cloud than a cake. A must-try for anyone who loves Japanese-style desserts.“

“Memorable desserts! Specifically whoopee pie and carrot cake got great reviews and we haven’t touched the cupcakes yet!!❤️❤️“

“Simply the best bakery in town. French's has been an institution in our family for decades. Wagon Wheels, pastries, cookies, cakes are all amazing. If you're new and want to try the place out, go for the pastries first. If you want to impress your co-workers and achieve legendary status, bring in Wagon Wheels for the break room.“

“Love our experience at Eightfold Tea Shoppe this past weekend. The girl working was very efficient and was straightforward with us letting us know that the drinks were going to take a little bit longer than usual as there were several orders ahead of us and she was the only one at the moment. It was definitely worth the wait, the drinks were made to perfection; good balance with the tea taste and sweetness. We ordered the Earl grey cheese cream and mango swirl.

Will definitely be coming back next time we are in the area.“

“Wow!!! 5 stars! I have tried several different brands of desserts that are touted for their clean ingredients and for eliminating the most common allergens but nothing has come close to Nowhere Bakery quality and taste! My order arrived today and I was so excited that I tried two item, the brownie and the chocolate chip cookie. My mind is blown! They taste SO good, like normal desserts and they didn’t cause my body to react (I’m extremely sensitive to what feels like everything). I already excited and can’t wait to order my second box of goodies to have on hand for those night that I’m craving dessert. Finally I can partake and don’t feel like I’m missing out during events, potlucks, parties, etc… and I have no doubt that even people who don’t have food allergies/sensitivities would enjoy these just as much as I do. Take the chance and try these! They’re worth every penny!“

“The cakes and tarts are great, but unfortunately they don't have an oven and don't heat up their croissants! Which is a bummer because cold and stale aren't the best. But other pastries like mille feuille and lemon tart were incredible. Best mille feuille I've had in OC! There's no place to sit inside the cafe, but you can take your food and pastries to the general complex with portola etc, and there's lots of open seating spaces there“

“i found the Challah bread in the store and kept buying it every week. after a few months i stopped seeing it in the store so i looked up the bakery just to find they are a mile away from my house. when i saw all the other baked goods they had i was very happy. i tried a few things but i cant find anywhere a list of baked goods they make. every time i see more and more things that i cant recognize but the smell is just amazing. if they watch this i would love to know how to get a list of what you make.“

“Recently I ordered a themed cake for a special little girls first birthday. Lupe, Joe, and Rosie always make sure they offer quality (delicious!) custom cakes and bakery items from cookies to cupcakes and more. I always get our specialty, custom cakes from here and all of my guests and friends look forward to it. They are my favorite bakery in OC, but I bring their creations with me across the country. That usually ends with someone wishing they lived, or never left, Orange County. #bestOCbakery2018“

“Love this place. Right off the freeway in a convenient location. They shop is well decorated with a nice vibe. Their coffee is always solid with good variety of drinks. It a good spot to work during the day or just swing by for a drink to go. Overall its a great little spot“

“This little Japanese bakery has lots of unique savory and sweet pastries and bread. We tried the Aji Tama Egg donuts, Wagyu Curry Bread Bread, Corn Mayo, Strawberry cheesecake Danish, Chocolate strawberry croissant,etc. We love it all. The staff are friendly and polite. But this bakery is a small counter in a corner inside Mitsuwa, so when there are a handful of customers around, you have to be patient and wait. The price is very affordable but the bread is smaller and slightly more pricey than 85c. But, the variety and quality is definitely worth every penny. This bakery also sells coffee as well in case you want some caffeine to wash down these delicious pastries with. Parking can be very challenging during peak hours.“

“J. Sweets is located inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Costa Mesa. I’ve purchased many items for gifting but my top 3 favorites to gift are the Royce chocolates, the Yoku Moku “cigar” cookies, and the Hokkaido Shiroi Koibito. The latter is one of my favorites as it reminds me of my very first trip to Japan where I first tasted these delicate cookies.

The service is always very pleasant and the workers are very helpful with recommendations when you ask them.

For a small shop, they offer quality products for gifting that will sure to please those new or familiar with the product. It always leaves the recipient with a smile!“

“First time having a MOCHI DONUT. Flippin’ awesome, and couldn’t recommend them enough if you’re a pastry lover.“

“My favorite thing about Costa Mesa is that you are in such close proximity to amazing dessert options and Nothing Bundt Cake is one of them.I’m a huge fan of their smaller bundts because there’s nothing quite like gifting a small trio pack to a friend on their special day or bringing a dozen of them to the office to celebrate a small win.The customer service here is always great and I love love love the selection!(33/100—2023)“

“I recently visited this fantastic restaurant that offers baked goods and delicious Mexican food. I couldn't resist trying some food along with a few Conchas, and I’m so glad I did! Every bite of the bread was wonderfully soft, and the food was ready in no time. The staff was super friendly and helpful throughout my visit. I can’t wait to come back, and I highly recommend you give it a try!“

“I decided to have dinner here over the weekend. I haven’t been here in years and was excited to try their chicken pesto sandwich. My mom got their bread bowl with clam chowder. There is seating inside and outside. Would definitely recommend this place.“

“Good tasty donuts for a great price.
Half the price of dunkin donuts but tastes 10x better. Gentleman behind the counter was friendly and patient while I was asking questions and placing my order.
Will definitely be back !“