Lily’s Bakery

Omg amazing cake!!! Last year I went somewhere else ordered my sons 1^st bday cake and it was boring and tasted horrible I had ordered a simple chocolate cake and my son wanted nothing to do with it. This year I was scarred so I found this place on Unilocal.Went tried the chocolate cake enjoyed it and ordered a cake for him. After I ordered it I thought «oh no I didn’t tell her to make it look like a boy birthday cake!» So today I went in so scarred that again I’d be disappointed by another cake place. Nope!!! It was beautiful and the taste was amazing everyone loved the cake and everyone said how beautiful it was. Not only was I so happy, the woman had taken the time to make the cake blue and make it look like it was for a small boy! So happy and everyone said «we’re getting all our cakes from there now!!!»

Got my son hooked on it and now it’s our thing to grab beignets like I use to with my dad. My orthodontist was next door, so I been coming here since a teenager, I love this place. As usual the place was packed we ordered 2 dozens and it just came out freshly made. Omg delicious, I was in heaven and it made me smile and think of my dad.

This review is not about the service only. I come here a lot but every time I try to use my credit card, the owner or manager always quote me a different ‘minimum charge.’ Sometimes it would be $ 5, $ 8, $ 10, and today its $ 12…I mean, WTF. If you’re going to charge a customer for using their credit card, put it in writing and put a sign somewhere so people can see it. Another thing, this places never closes on time, they always close earlier than 7 pm so if you want to get your pastries, make sure you come before 6 pm. Trust is a major issue here.

Hazelnut coffee is the bomb here. $ 3.75 for a large. And they give you a sample of their beignet.
Free samples, can’t complain.
Best beignets are at On the Hook in Brea (yes, better than Jazz Kitchen at DT Disney!).
Be aware, ladies, for the pervy, old, Vietnamese men. Hahahha.
I would not recommend their display pastries. I have no idea how old they are!
The staff are always friendly! Quick grab and go coffee! It’s more expensive café sua da compare to the other locations. But hazelnut café sua da has a great kick to it! Must try!
CASH only!

Had to order something special for Grandma’s Birthday and this was the place to go. We wanted an asian cake since they tend to be less sweet and light, where you can taste the more subtle flavors of the actual fruits in our mixed berry cake. When we got the cake I was impressed by small details such as the edible flower and the side decorations of the cake. So impressed that I went back to my car and got the camera out to take pictures of it. Brought it home and it didn’t disappoint. Everyone from old to young enjoyed the caked.

I would give 4 stars because the food was good and they were very convenient. Was able to get a party plate of mini sandwiches in an hour. Their cakes were beautiful and ready to go – not to mention tasty :)
I gave them 3 stars because the service was… Eh. Pushy people in line. The staff would help several people at once which is confusing to a newbie. There’s not definite line to stand in, so you kind of have to BE the pushy one too. With so many good bakeries in the area, the average service and crowded parking lot will make me choose another.

This was my first time here but Daisy gave me EXCEPTIONAL service! They have a wonderful selection of delicious pastries, including their beignets. Their Vietnamese coffee is so tasty too! I highly recommend coming here if you’re in the market for yummy pastries!

Terrible service. Ordered beignets. The man said there were no more when there were several clearly right in front of us. We mentioned that we see them under the warmer. He says, «Oh. I can give you 3.» If you were trying to save those for yourself or other employees, let me give you a piece of advice — HIDE THEM FROM THE CUSTOMERS instead of lying! A terrible lie at that.
Anyways, 2 stars because the beignets were good and the coffee was amazing. It was my first time having Vietnamese coffee and I was blown away.

There cakes are beautiful and really great customer service. They couldn’t help me with what I needed on Saturday for my son’s birthday party but they went over and beyond to make it right.

Banh mi trung is my favorite here. The best egg baguette ever! Great atmosphere, outdoor seating!

The cake sucks. apparently it’s fresh and new but it’s iced??? When I brought it home, it was hard; I couldn’t even cut the cake. Now that’s it’s thawed, it’s so watery and gross

Lily’s bakery has one of the most delightful tasting vietnamese coffee around. My favorite is their hazelnut coffee but their most requested is the regular.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The store actually closes at 6pm so don’t go barging in after expecting them to make coffee or more sandwiches for you… like I did.):
Coffee: The types of coffee they have: regular, regular no cream, black, and hazelnut.
Two sizes regular and large.
You can also tell them how you prefer your coffee. For instance you can tell them to put less sugar or less condensed milk.
Pastries: Their beignets are one of their most famous pastries and they sell out quick so go early in the morning if you want the freshest and best batch. 3 pcs for $ 1.25 and a dozen for $ 5. They tend to put small amounts of powdered sugar so be sure to ask for extra.
Service: Fast and friendly. There are usually long lines going out the door but the employees know how to work it. The boss lady is super friendly and sociable. I’ve only been there 3 times and she already recognizes me and remembers my usual. I’m so deeply touched. Definitely going to be one of her regulars for a very long time.

I went to Van’s bakery to order my cake and was told to pick up my cake at noon. I get there and it’s closed due to some electricity error! I was absolutely mortified because it was my niece’s birthday and people were already showing up to the party! I called Lily’s bakery and like a godsend, they were able to miraculously prepare a half sheet size cake in under 45 minutes! They were incredible. They even gave me samples of that baked square thingies. Thank you Lily’s bakery for saving me and giving me an extra treat I could share with the party guests. We enjoyed everything! You have become my go to destination for cakes and pastries!
Price = cheap! Quality = GOOD! Service = EXCELLENT!

Went here for a little afternoon pick-​me-​up. Mostly people came here for their regular Vietnamese ice coffee. We tried their regular ice coffee, it was SUPER potent lol. Mind you, I am not a coffee drinker.
Vietnamese ice coffee is mixed with condensed milk, so it will taste sweet. Another popular recommendation that I got was the hazelnut coffee, might try that next time.
Very quick service, it was quicker than lining up for the bathroom.

Stopped by with the sis-​in-​law who loves getting her Vietnamese coffee here. We picked up a box of dozen beignets… they are by far the best I’ve had! They were hot, fresh, chewy on the inside and covered in a great amount of powdered sugar :)
The lady at the register was sweet and also gave us complimentary almond dessert to try!

A Doc I worked with turned me on to this place about 12 years ago and Ive been going ever since. I even had them make our wedding cake about 9 years ago when we celebrated our 15^th year anniversary.
Best Café Su Da I have found. The «mini sandwiches» are a unique twist to the traditional Vietnamese sandwich.
The beignets are always a hit from young to old. Watching my kids enjoy them with grandparents is pretty kewlio too.
I laugh at some folks who are angry that the service is fast with lil chit chat. I appreciate that, when there are 10 people waiting and one guy wants to debate the credit card limit it gets old. Come prepared and go. I love that service. Get me in and out fast and let the complainers talk to a wall.
My only complaint is the Harbor store didn’t last longer, it would save me so much time on work days.

Came by here this afternoon sometime after 2 pm with my husband after checking out the OC fair (opening day today). I had this place bookmarked because of the beignets and that they were pretty cheap.
Well we arrived in the plaza and parked right in front of the place (Lily’s Bakery is located in the same plaza as a market and also Bambu Desserts and Drinks). We entered in and I ordered 6 beignets (cost me $ 2.50 total). I was surprised to see that woman behind the counter pulling them out of a heated display case, which tells me they are not freshly made. I was getting ready to pull out my credit card and she said «no, cash». I asked her if she accepts credit card and she replied ‘for $ 2.50?’ in a rude tone and unfriendly look (well she had an unfriendly look since we came in there). I asked her what was the credit card minimum and she told me it was $ 12.
Anyways, after I paid cash, I asked for a fork. She was eating cherries at the register the whole time she was helping me (with her fingers). She ignored me and walked away and so I had to get her attention again to get a fork. She grabbed the fork (the pointed side of the fork, not by the handle) with the same fingers she was eating the cherries with (and yep, licking her fingers with… eww, gross!). I threw the fork away and left the place and at the next eating establishment we went to, I got a clean fork there.
I was sadly disappointed that I was right and that it wasn’t fresh. The batter of it was rather chewy and beignets should be more so crispy and an easy chew. And it not being fresh makes a BIG difference in terms of taste. I would never come back here and have officially removed this place from my bookmarks.

Of course my favorite sweet stop once I hit OC. The lovely owner is always there to greet me with a friendly smile.
All I can say is Beignets! Beignets! Beignets! The thin crust of the outer layers and the sweet touch of each powered sugar sprinkles onto each beignets. Talking about beignet perfection… OMG brings my satisfaction to a cloud 9!
This place is a must try if you’re craving for Beignets…

This place has pretty good cakes. Not my favorite but it tastes good. For density, they are in between Long Phung and Givral where Long Phung has fluffy sponge cake and Givral is more dense. The outside buttercream isn’t straight up butter like Givral. They work with fondant and have excellent craftsmanship. I’d give them a 4 star.
The fifth star is for their beignets. You usually get one when you come in for free. I came to order my cake on a Sunday at 6 and they sent me home with 8 of them. I was pretty happy. Oh and their mini sandwiches are to die for. It seems so ordinary with ham and tomatoes but they are super buttery, a hint of sweetness and just perfect to eat on the go!

Found my beignets!!!
A box of 12 freshly made beignets for $ 4. Mmmm. And hot Viet milk coffee original, no hazelnut flavoring please. Was the best thing ever to sit down at one of their tables on a rainy day enjoying beignets and coffee with my boyfriend while looking through a travel book. So lovely.