JJ Bakery - Irvine — Restaurant in Irvine

Been to this location a couple of times since I moved back to Irvine and it's changed...not in a good way. When you walk inside, you are not greeted or acknowledged by the staff and there are literally no customers which is odd for the jj bakery I remembered. It's obvious that there are changes with the staff and the quality of the pastries reflects that. Nothing looked fresh so I stayed away from any pastries with cream or meat...I bought a moon cake and when I got home to eat it, it was very dry and old...who knows how long it's been sitting on that shelf. I also bought a black forest slice....half the pastry was good. I know with COVID a lot of businesses cut corners to get by and I respect that...seems that JJ bakery at this location is doing that. The "whipped cream" topping on the top was stiff, dry and when you eat it, was very oily. What was fascinating was that the girl that boxed my cake had dropped my box on the side but the topping of the cake didn't even have a dent in it....magic. The cream in the middle was what I remembered, it was real cream and that is what made the cake enjoyable. I've been to other locations for JJ bakery and so far the Irvine location is the only one that I have had a negative experience. Unless they retrain the staff, clean up the place and bring back the quality in their pastries...not sure I will give them another...

J.J. Bakery is a hidden gem that offers a good selection of Taiwanese breads and snacks. The bakery items are delicious and the cakes are light and perfectly sweetened. The tiramisu cake is a must-try! The family-owned business is very welcoming and the service is fast. There are a few tables for dine-in and a few outside. Although the cafe is closed, you can still get takeaway and sit outside.

The boba here is fresh and of good quality. However, the bakery items tend to sell out quickly, which can be a downside. One of the few drawbacks of this bakery is that every single item in the store is wrapped in plastic, which is not environmentally friendly.

It's worth noting that the sweet rolls could be softer and more tender, rather than being bread with whipped cream in it. The staff can also be a little bit impatient, as one customer mentioned that the server huffed and made a face when she had to remove another tray from the display to get the customer the pastry she wanted.

Overall, J.J. Bakery is a great place for Taiwanese bread, snacks, and cakes. It's a shame that they wrap everything in plastic, but the quality of the food makes up for it. If you're in the Irvine, it's definitely worth...

This was my first time ordering from this bakery & they did an EXCELLENT job! I usually bake the birthday cakes for our family & it was my youngest grandson's birthday but our AC had been out for a few days & we had no idea when it was going to be fixed & there was no way I was turning that oven on! Not even for my sweet grandson! The lady I spoke with on the phone was super nice & very helpful. She made some suggestions to assist me in making a choice. We ordered a chocolate cake with a chocolate & fresh strawberry filling. It was absolutely delicious! It had a nice, light chocolate whipped creamy filling & frosting. It was decorated very nice as well. And I was even able to pick it up on Labor Day! We will definitely be returning to...