Vanilla Street Bakery
22972 Moulton Pkwy Suite 101, Laguna Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“Vanilla Street Bakery is a hidden gem in Laguna Beach where the coffee and pastries genuinely shine—reviewers rave about vanilla lattes that hit just right and almond cakes that justify the visit alone, with everything tasting freshly made and carefully crafted. The space invites you to linger over breakfast (try the sunrise skillet or farmers cheese pancakes), and the new management team keeps the warm, attentive vibe intact while you settle in for a slow sit or catch up with friends. It's become a local favorite for good reason: quality ingredients, consistency, and that unmistakable feeling that someone actually cares about what they're serving you.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I stumbled upon this bakery and coffee shop for the first time today and it is truly a hidden gem. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and an almond cake, and both were phenomenal. The latte was easily one of the best iced vanilla lattes I’ve had. It was perfectly balanced, smooth, and not overly sweet. The almond cake was incredible as well, light, fluffy, and not too sweet. The service was also amazing. I ordered at the counter and sat at one of the little tables inside, and the sweetest girl brought my order out to me. She was so kind and welcoming. The inside of the café is adorable and has such a cozy atmosphere. I would absolutely recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!
Visited this place and loved it, all the food is made of great ingredients, you can feel that it’s freshly made food, big filling portions. I ordered sunrise skillet, farmers cheese pancakes, arugula beet salad and lots of sweets, got black currant macaroon as a gift! Service is great, very welcoming, helpful and friendly staff. Loved every single item I got, definitely would like to come back. Highly recommended!
My experience with the new management was very good. The employees are nice and respectful, but keep track of your order so they bring everything out to you. Prices are not cheap but not extremely expensive either. Even if they are high, the quality of the food is worth it. Everything was delicious and id be lying if I said otherwise. I recommend the mango tea, hot coco, and honey cake. I was very satisfied with my order and earned points (for which I received another treat for free). If you want something to be brought first then ask. You can sit anywhere, but beware the space isn’t spacious. It’s a bit of a tight fit but very cozy and there is an outdoor seating option too. The decorations are pleasant and aesthetic so if you want to take pictures they will look beautiful. My family says the coffee was delicious. I have been happy the last 2 times I was here but not before when it was under different owners. I think this is a very nice improvement and I will be coming back often. I am a picky person about service and about food, so my praise is genuine. Parking was good and I had no trouble. It even has a bathroom which was very neat and clean.
The best coffee place we’ve found in Orange County. After trying many spots in the area, this one stands out clearly—we visited five times in one week. The food is consistently very good, the coffee is excellent, and the pastries are outstanding—fresh and high quality. This has quickly become our go-to café. Highly recommended.
Vanilla Street Bakery is an absolute gem. Everything is fresh, beautifully made, and full of flavor. You can really tell they care about quality and consistency. The pastries are perfectly balanced—not overly sweet—and the presentation is just as good as the taste. On top of that, the staff is welcoming and genuinely kind, which makes the whole experience even better. Easily a go-to spot when you want something special done right.
Crema Reviews
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