Dessert Restaurants near Santa Ana, CA

“We ordered the strawberry croissant and it was absolutely amazing. It was fresh and delicious I highly recommend!!“

“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“

“Fresh churros cooked to perfection!!! super delicious“

“simple mente Las mejores un postre desde jalisco para el mundo gracias a ustedes chuyitas jericallas que lo asen posible👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 sisisisip“

“I don't know why this place has such bad reviews. They're doing a too good to go promotion where you get 2 surprise drinks for a decent price. They come out really quick too. Great service. It's in an apartment complex which is an odd area, but their toppings taste fresh.“

“Super deliciosos, especialmente los de cajeta.“

“**4.5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ Sweet Mood Westminster: A Fun Dive into Vietnamese Sweets**

Tucked in the heart of Little Saigon on Bolsa Ave, **Sweet Mood** is the colorful novelty dessert spot that’s perfect when you’re craving something cold and quirky after a pho run 🍧🇻🇳. The place is bright and playful—pastel walls, cute neon signs, and a long counter loaded with vibrant toppings. It’s classic fast-casual: order at the register, watch them assemble your treat, and grab it to go or enjoy at the small tables. **Convenient location** with plenty of plaza parking, and it’s open late—ideal for late-night sugar fixes.

**Service was friendly**—the staff smiled, patiently explained options for first-timers, and everything came out quick even during the weekend rush.

The **Vietnamese sweets** are definitely the draw here: I got the classic chè ba màu (three-color dessert) and a mixed fruit chè with coconut milk. Layers of mung bean, red bean, pandan jelly, and plenty of toppings like grass jelly and lychee. Flavors are authentic—sweet, creamy, and refreshing with that signature Southeast Asian vibe. Portions are generous and fun to dig through.

That said, deductions based on my personal preferences keep it from a full 5. I’m not the biggest fan of **crushed ice** (it waters things down a bit for me), the **mix** of textures can feel chaotic (beans + jelly + fruit all at once), and some **Vietnamese desserts** lean into “weird” territory for my palate—like the slightly starchy beans or intense pandan.

Still, Sweet Mood nails the novelty factor and delivers legit Vietnamese chè in a friendly, convenient spot. If you love adventurous sweets or grew up on these, you’ll rate it higher. For me, it’s a solid 4.5—fun to try, and I’d come back with friends who are bigger fans.“

“The bingsoo is super fluffy and melts in your mouth! The coffee is rich and aromatic, pairing perfectly with the ice. The shop has a cozy atmosphere with plenty of parking, which makes it really convenient. Can’t wait to come back with friends next time!“

“I love their cookies and the banana pudding is amazing.“

“Delicious flavors! I love them 😍 will have to visit more often“

“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!“

“One particularly hot night my mom and I searched, “Best Gelato near me” and the top result was Mangiamo! After eating the gelato 3 times in a row, we can definitely say that title is well earned! The Double Chocolate flavor is for sure the best chocolate flavored Gelato in the whole state of California; not to mention it’s totally authentic too! The server is also incredibly kind and pleasant to talk to. Overall, this place is such a phenomenal experience and we would highly recommend it for vacationers and gelato connoisseurs alike!“

“The place is full of cute stuff and a a lot of opportunities to take photos with dolls and cuteness. One can find them self immersed in doll collecting here. The service is polite and friendly. The service was fast and the food was savory with a light on taste buds. I was very satisfied with the delivery on the soft on sweet goodness.“

“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 ??“

“Great staff who answered all my questions and helped me and my children. The cotton candy was delicious, and the characters made my kids so happy. Everything was quick, and it was a really nice experience to come in taking my wife and girls out on valentines with the family.“

“I never miss a week of cookie crumbles they are the best cookies I have ever had each week they get better and better the customer service is the best they are so welcoming. The store is so clean and spotless really recommend you guys coming to this store.“

“Soooo delicious!! Ordered to-go & took us a little over 20mins to get home & surprisingly my Shaved Iced dessert was still frozen! Very satisfied with how everything tasted. I ordered the Green Tea Snow with Oreos, Strawberries & Popping Boba combination. I loved it. I also ordered the Pistachio & Matcha Green Tea Macarons & the Milk Tea. The Pistachio Macarons & Milk Tea was delicious. Definitely recommend. (Didn’t get to try Jesse’s Breakfast)“

“cute, delicious, fantastic customer service“

“Ricas nieve y ricas galletas“

“Absolutely loved the pistachio knafooza at Filo. Perfectly crispy on the outside, rich and gooey on the inside, and loaded with real pistachio flavor—not overly sweet, just beautifully balanced. You can tell it’s made fresh and with care. Easily one of the best knafooza desserts I’ve had. If you’re going to Filo, this is a must-order! Next on the list to try is the boozalava“

“Love this place. The exclusives are too cute to eat!“

“I was able to try these out in California adventure park during the Chinese be year celebration. These were delightful fresh and fruity treats. We tried the lychee panda cream dessert that was paired with a green tea matcha dessert. We also tried a mango grapefruit crepe cake. They were fun to eat and look at. Highly recommend!“

“My coworkers recommended this place and I finally stopped by on a weekday lunch. So glad I did!

It's a cute little spot tucked in a small plaza next to Atoyubu, with a few tables and bar seating. The owner greeted us right when we walked in.

I went with the plain thick yogurt bowl topped with honey drizzle, grapefruit, kiwi, and yuzu puree. My friend got hers with chocolate syrup, strawberry, mango, and mochi with granola on the side. Both were amazing.

The yogurt is honestly hard to describe...somewhere between ice cream and cream cheese, but lighter. Like Greek yogurt without any of the tanginess. It felt indulgent but still on the healthier side, which I really appreciated.

Some might say it's a bit pricey, but you really can't find anything like this elsewhere. The yuzu puree topping is an absolute must! I'll be getting that every time. Definitely coming back!“

“Amazing, definitely recommend
We've been coming here for maybe 2 years now. The service is always great, friendly cashier(don't want to spell her name incorrectly), and quality is superb. The ambiance is nice, very quiet and peaceful atmosphere, great study place. The food is so good, the teriyaki plate and the spam masubis are amazing. The desserts are always delicious, especially if you're craving something sweet. They have many small pastries to chose from. The drinks are amazing as well, they recently added new drinks and the premium matcha is amazing. There's plenty of drinks to choose from: hot/cold teas, hot/cold coffee, slushes, and of course a choice to add boba. For sure give this place a try, they have lots of options to pick from.“

“I don’t know what it is, but I absolutely love their cheddar filled fish“

“I ordered some cookies for my daughter's bridal shower. Jess was wonderful to work with. The cookies were perfect. Great buttery sandy goodness and the buttercream icing made me want to scream. Let's not forget the exquisite packaging. All in all, a great experience.“

“The ice cream is delicious and the price isn’t bad.“

“Excellent dessert spot. I like the takoyaki separate because it comes out hot and delicious. I do succumb and my go-to single order is the upside down takoyaki with the soft serve (it's delicious but the takoyaki fish cools down quickly with the soft serve). The desserts and service are always excellent, and they get your food ready quickly. Excellent location given all the restaurants around it“

“This is a dessert place that offers luxury cake quality , cozy and vibrant dining area , conveniet parking space , easy to find corner location , excellent lighting for digital creators/influencers/ vloggers , comfortable lounging seats and you can spend all day in this place with your friends and family feeling relaxed with their varieties of calming teas and you definitely keep coming back ❤️“

“This donut shop has great food, healthy food as well as comfort food. I had the egg, turkey & cheese croissant, the turkey sandwich and their energy boost juice. And I’m about to try their multivitamin juice which I’m sure it will be delicious and healthy as well.
The owner is super friendly, giving all customers an excellent service!“

“Yummy and fun! I am ok with just one of the stuffed fish- the ice cream and fish were a lot! But good quality, fun to watch them make it, and yummy“

“It’s lemon I swear“

“I've ordered sandwiches from here many times before, and this was my first time visiting the cafe in person. It's a cozy spot with limited seating inside and a few tables outdoors.
​The sandwiches and cookies here are consistently delicious. The coffee also has a great level of quality that you won't regret.
​What truly sets this place apart, however, is the hospitality of the owners—it's absolutely outstanding. I highly recommend stopping by to grab a sandwich; it's a treat for both your stomach and your soul.“

“This place has some of the best shakes around. I always get the strawberry/chocolate shake and it is awesome!The gelato pops are great too. They have a ton of flavors that can be personalized with additional toppings.The employees are super nice too.Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for gelato, creamy shakes with real fruit, or a cool cheesecake pop, try this place for sure.“

“The best ending to a foodie adventure night out for my birthday! After ordering, I went to watch the basket prep fresh donuts. He asked me if I'd like one, and OMG best donut ice ever had to be honest... probably helps that it was actual my all time favorite donut, lol. Coffee was on point, croissants could be fresher, and donuts were good all around!“

“I swear God this is the best place to get a Smoothie with Boba omG 🥹🥹🥹 sooo good!!!! 🧋😋 The guys who serve are so kind ❤️ I will return as long as possible 🤩“

“OMG this cake is so good even after waiting over 45 min in line at silverbullet.

What was left after my 9 year old and Wife saved was amazing. The ice cream was smooth and delicious, but he funnel cake itself was still crispy and delicious. The boysenberry on top was so freaking good.

This is a must try when to get the Knott’s.“

“Hands down, this is the best mango dessert in town! The presentation is absolutely beautiful every detail is thoughtfully done and the taste is even more impressive. It’s perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, allowing the rich, fresh mango flavor to truly shine through in every sip.

The staff were warm, friendly, and genuinely attentive, making our visit even more enjoyable. A special shoutout to the store manager YUNA she is truly a hidden gem! She was incredibly kind, patient, and attentive to me and my family, making us feel so welcomed and well taken care of.

Hui Lau Shan is lucky to have her she’s a true asset to the team. We’ll definitely be back again soon!“

“fresh made churros gilled with chocolate or others fillings and served with soft icecxream.“

“S0000 GOOD!!!! Super refreshing on a hot day in OC. I got the che Ngũ Sắc & Chè Bưởi“

“Decided to get a snowman macaroon while wandering in downtown Disney. It was the perfect flavor of vanilla and peppermint, and almost too cute to eat! The macaroon was SO yummy but the line moved incredibly slow. I’ll probably swing by the stand again before heading out of town, but only if there isn’t a long line ahead of time.“

“Awesome service! Great desserts. Shout out to the guy taking orders. Very patient and kind. Gave my son milk to wash down his desserts. Yum yum“

“Very reasonable price and delicious“

“The absolute BEST churros!! I've gone to El Moro several times in Mexico City and the quality here in Costa Mesa is on par! The churros have the best crunch to them, never soggy or hard to rip apart, and are just the right amount of sweet. The young man working the order pickup station was SO nice and made my day ☺️“

“We make a stop for a churro every time we are in town. They’re the best.“

“A hidden gem with a trendy taste that’s hard to find elsewhere. I ordered Matcha Latte with macadamia milk and it was SO GOOD, just the right amount of sweetness! 🥰 I was also impressed with the quick and great customer service! (Torrance Area) Definitely coming back. 🍵☺️“

“It’s a croissant. It’s a waffle. It’s a Croffle!

Craving these super addictive Croffles? Try these waffle croissant desserts from @crofflehousela ?? They come sweet or savory. We tried their Fruity Pebbles and Oreo - customer favorites! The perfect snack!

I was looking forward to it having a stick with the Croffles, like the pictures and videos I’d seen but we got it without it. They are topped with Thrifty ice cream so you have to be quick to eat because it starts melting. When people take it to go, the croffles are packed separately to put together at home. The croffle can be put in an air fryer or toaster oven to warm up and get the crispiness.

They are only open on Sundays 12-5pm inside of Luv 4 Nutrition, which is why it took me so long to try this place. From seeing the videos, I was looking forward to trying it! I love the vibrant orange wall, which brightens up the room. There are plenty of tables and chairs.

I was disappointed to not be able to try more flavors, which weren’t available. I spoke with Cece about some new things she has in the works and I think it’s going to be great to draw more people in. I think Croffle House has a lot of potential and I look forward to seeing the next level that Cece takes it to!“

“Grab your hot, fresh churro as you make your way through the park and/or wait In ride lines. So tasty! We had a plain churro and our granddaughter tried the fluffernutter with peanut butter & marshmallow sauces, topped with chocolate chips.“

“I wanted to eat red bean shaved ice, so I went there, but my child also wanted to eat bungeoppang, so I packed bungeoppang and red bean shaved ice. While waiting for the red bean shaved ice, my child and husband each ate a piece of bungeoppang, and it was so delicious that we will buy it again tomorrow. I pack it up and write a review right away on my way back home. The owner and his wife were very friendly, and as we sat down to eat for a while, the owner even gave us some juice for the kids to drink~~
If you haven't tried it, please try it. Highly recommended!!!!

and!!! I came home and ate red bean shaved ice. They even included an ice pack while packaging it!! It didn't melt at all, and they put a double layer of red beans on it!! Rice cake is also included!!
It's so delicious!!!!“