36 Best Bakeries in Santa Ana

“It is so hard to find really tasty gluten and dairy free treats, and Moonbird knocks it out of the park every time! I always spend far too much money at the farmer's market on tahini chocolate chip cookies, banana bread... I've even splurged and ordered a custom birthday cake in their Magic Chocolate Cake flavor for this weekend. I am so pleased that it will meet ALL the dietary restrictions of my guests! Big thanks to Dafna for all she does, love all the treats, can't wait to try the custom cake!!!

Update: that was the tastiest gluten free cake I've ever had - so rich and moist! It was adorably decorated too. Everyone at my party enjoyed it, even the folks who normally pooh-pooh gluten free or vegan foods. So pleased I have a little bit leftover!“

“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!“

“❤️❤️❤️❤️ Best Bread and Doughnuts in Santa Ana“

“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.“

“Todo muy sabroso y muy buena atención..“

“Just had their Buche de Noel and I have to say that it’s the best I’ve had. The cake was moist and cocoa intense without being overly sweet. Frosting was also perfect at both chilled and room temp. The Yule log is an annual tradition, and this one is spectacular. Now that I’ve tasted this one, I would not go anywhere else.“

“Whenever I buy bread elsewhere, Mose's comes to my mind since you can't eat anything else but Mose's once you taste Mose's. Working full time but planning to go back tho hard to meet their open hours. Michelin should come and visit them.“

“This place offers a consistent churro, time over time. It's not the greatest churro I ever had, but it is pretty good. THere's always a line but it moves fast. They run out of the dulce de leche topping early in the evening every time though. I went there as late as 10:30 PM to get my churro and I live over 30 minutes away from there.“

“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.“

“BEWARE OF homeless people and tweakers . Definitely come visit during the day here. Coffee is delicious, my favorite is the horchata/Vietnamese coffee. i had to take a break from this place because i would spend too much money here lol. ive gotten a few pastries from here and live up to the taste. the workers are so sweet and have compassion for people. this place makes me want to open my own coffee shop.“

“𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓑𝓮𝓼𝓽 👍💯𝓘 𝔀𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭 𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓭 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓪𝓷𝔂𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝓲𝓼 𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓸𝓾𝓼 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓺𝓾𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓭𝓮𝓯𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓽𝓸𝓹 𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓻.“

“El Metate Panadería is a charming local bakery with a welcoming vibe and friendly staff. While most of the staff speak little English, they’re kind, patient, and eager to help with a smile. The display is full of delicious Mexican pastries, all freshly made and smelling amazing. From conchas to empanadas, everything looks and tastes homemade. The quality of the baked goods is impressive, especially for the low prices. It’s a great spot to grab a quick treat or a box to share. The place has a no-frills, authentic feel that adds to its charm. Don’t expect fancy service, but expect to leave satisfied. It’s a hidden gem for anyone who loves traditional pan dulce. Highly recommended for a casual and tasty bakery stop.“

“great service and food. recommend this place“

“They gave me a slice of this cake (the presumé one) and it is very delicious tres leches chocolate flan and chesse kaque. Very rich

They gave me a slice of this cake (el presumido) and it is very good
with three milk chocolate flan and cheese kaque. Very good“

“The best bread probably in orange county maybe even so cal. Delicious. Man could definitely live on bread alone from here. They make many types, each with passion and care to make them the finest. Besides being available in the finest restaurants arround you can also get it at some farmers markets and a few specialty shops.“

“Delicious variety of cookies and so many milks to choose from. pure heaven“

“(Translated by Google) The best churros in the area and still a very cheap price, highly recommended! The gentleman is very kind.The best churros in all the area, the churra man is an amazing person and he's always happy!(Original)Los mejores churros de la zona y aun precio muy económico súper recomendado! El señor es muy amable.The best churros in all the area, the churra man is an amazing person and he’s always happy!“

“Esta super bien tanto como el café y los panes, y más la amabilidad del personal“

“Esta bueno el pan doña pachita Saludos desde chicago soy Rene si se acuerda“

“El Panadería Pastelería is a hidden gem for pastry lovers. They offer a great selection of tasty pastries at very affordable prices—definitely a bang for your buck! The staff is friendly and helpful, and while knowing a bit of Spanish makes things easier, the warm service and quality treats make it well worth a visit either way. Love coming to spots like this that feel authentic and budget-friendly!

Free parking!!

Cash Only !!!“

“Stumbled upon this bakery last week because I was looking for wedding cookies! They didn't have wedding cookies but they had the most SOFTEST pan dulce I've ever eaten before. I also tried their dense pineapple cake which was so moist and delicious; I absolutely had to save this place to my favorite on my maps. They're also open late which I really appreciate!!! The 2 young women I met each time I've been here are warm and welcoming. Prices are fair and I hope they keep it that way too since times are tough lately. I bought 3 pan dulce and 1 piece of cake for $4.25. Definitely a treat! 5 out of 5 would recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This place has been here for a million years! I moved and away and hadn't been in the neighborhood for about 30 years... it was a pleasant surprise to see it alive and well. It is owner operated, and they're a major reason why this place is so popular... we all grew up seeing them... they've always been really nice.“

“I highly recommend their custom cakes, especially for themed events! I recently ordered a Cielito Lindo-themed cake, and it came out absolutely perfect, even better than I imagined. The design was spot-on, detailed, and beautiful, and the flavor was just as impressive. They truly listened to what I wanted“

“BEST BAKERY EVER KNOWING MY AUNT IS NOW THE MANAGER IS AMAZING SHE IS SO NICE I LOVE I LOVE IT THEIR, THERI BRED IS AMAZING AND DELICOUS THE CONCHAS ARE SO TASTY I WAAS BORN ON 2012 AND WHEN I WAS 4 I TIRED A CONCHA IT CHANGED MY LIFE!! AMAZING BREAD 5 “

“The place was very yummy

Vegetarian options: The menu has many options

Dietary restrictions: Dh

Parking: There’s many spots

Kid-friendliness: They play clean music for young listeners

Wheelchair accessibility: There is no stair“

“This pandering is real good & fresh the environment is sketchy because of the homeless but this place is always busy so wait time can depend but to me its worth the wait but if you want bollios you have to go when they 1st open those go quick and they make an abundance“

“Their ham cheese egg is really good. My son tried and says it's 👍 Gave them a $15 tip. Like many Cambodians owned donut shops, they work hard for their donuts with egg prices flours and the inflation going up, support small businesses.“

“Man pan dulce has gotten expensive! But then again, what hasn't? The pan dulce is pricey, but at least you get large sized bread that is pretty good! $4 for a cheesecake bread is on the high side, but the flavor makes up for it. As a matter of fact, I'll see you later. Going on a pan dulce run!“

“Come and try the bread that my father (left), Don Venancio Bautista, made! These are his recipes! He made the best conchas, bolillos and everything else. His connection to Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mex, a city known for its breads, was strong!If you ever bought bread at Galvez Bakery, El Nopal Bakery (Central and Halladay, 1970s-1980s), or even at La Flor De Mexico in Oxnard (1960s), then you know the history of this delicious bread!“

“Esta super bien tanto como el café y los panes, y más la amabilidad del personal“

“ordered a chocolate twist doughnut. It was a little bit super sweet for me tasted like they took a chocolate donut and added a glaze on top of it. If you like Krispy Kreme you’d probably like this place but I’m probably gonna go back to Dunkin.“

“Best cakes ever! 5☆ been a customer for over 10yrs.“

“I informed the manager Yulie and her coworker Kaylie that I dropped my cinnamonn roll on the floor. They immediately resolved the issue with excellent service. I was compensated with a hot and fresh cinnamon roll straight out the oven! They are the best! Every time I come they have great customer service.“