85°c bakery cafe

love the bakery. great bakery. i take these treats to my office, customers and family. they all enjoy the fresh baked goods from 85. the lines can belongand slow in the morning - go early.

the long,longline. i waited in line for the deliciousness they call 85c, and boy was it worth the wait. i fell head over heels when they handed me a tray and i just went nuts. i loved the variety of sweets and breads that they had. i had this chocolate chip roll that was my absolute favorite. it reminded me of picking out pan dulce from my local bakery, but this had a great charm to it, and wasn't sketchy at all! so if you see alongline when you get here, don't worry about it. make some friends along the way, chit chat, or bring a book. i had lots of fun and the food was delicious! :)

red and blue alert!. once in alongmoon, it seems, you come across a place that is so wildly successful, that you know without a trace of a doubt is going to be good. 85 degrees bakery cafe is definitely one of those places. if you happen to be in the orange county area, then there is no excuse to venture into this busy bakery. for those who love drinking tea, coffee, etc., this bakery has the selection of pastry, breads, cakes and all in between.
do not be concerned for the lines. i am willing to bet after watching the display of power today, that there always will be a line, that is how brilliantly successful this concept is. i understand that the first of its kind was started in taiwan. well, this one in irvine is the type that draws crowds and more crowds.
we had just finished a mediocre meal in another part of town, and feeling let down and a little upset, i remembered reading about how popular 85 degrees cafe is, and goggled the address, set the gps and in no time i was in a large plaza, where most of the people seem to be oriental. this is a very clean cut area, in a very expensive part of town, so the shops all looked brand new. when we saw the bakery, a line of about 25 people was outside, and inside there were so many they had to stop the line from entering! busy busy bees! once inside you pick up a tray and a tool to lift the goodies into the tray, and you commence the journey of discovery. we ended with about two dozen different creations, the most expensive among the pastries, around $2.50. standing room only, we decided to drive out of there and try everything with a home brewed cup of coffee. did not get to the displays were the delicious cakes (or at least they looked delicious, that is for sure!), but we figure being a saturday and our first time, it was going to have to do. i think the era of donuts is passé, for these pastries were all very fresh-they are constantly replenishing their supplies-and some were downright interesting.
this is one place i would recommend to anyone, just to pick the most appealing creations and hopefully enjoy them in various settings. picnic, watching a movie, with friends at a party, at a hotel room, etc. i was impressed, and it is been alongtime i felt this way about a place. filled with people, incredible energy, superior bakers, it sure cheer up our day. next time i shall scope the section where the cakes are, individual slices and whole ones. they did look marvelous (like billy crystal use to say: you look marvelous, darling!). this is a red and blue alert, which is heightened type of alert, well worth pursuing. i easily give it 4.5 stars at this moment, if only for the mad business they generate. like all good things, it might take a little longer than usual, but i saw people walking out with dozens of goodies like if there was no tomorrow. in this case so many people can not be wrong, they are in the right line and i was too. 4.5 stars!

it's about time that i posted about 85c bakery because i try to go here whenever i'm in irvine. however, i suppose i won't do a line item review of each of their baked goods because they have so many (and i eat them all). i'll just post up the pictures i took of some savory breads and their black forest cake (very light, just fair). i must say that they have very good breads that aren't overdone in terms of sweetness or doughiness. of course it takes some getting used to when you walk right in because you see alongline of people waiting but the process is fairly simple. you grab tongs, a tray, and put whatever you want on your tray; pay after you choose. i especially like their whole wheat mushroom bread and their milk bread. as for drinks, they've got a good selection but i can't help but choose my default every time: sea salt jasmine green tea. that's probably th

i live out near huntington beach area. i really don't see the need to drive all the way out to irvine for pastries, or dessert items. 85 degrees is seriously hype. there's always alongline when i go, where as i can go down to garden grove, same quality items, closer and cheaper with no line :)

hearing much rave about 85c bakery cafe in irvine, i had to check it out. i have been to my share of asian bakeries, and they are all pretty much the same. besides the degree of quality these bakeries have amongst each other, they all work the same way. you get a tray, pick out the breads and pastries you like, and that is it. 85c bakery has so much rave, but its probably like any other bakery, so i thought. skeptical, i was quickly reassured of its greatness by thelonglines. when i say "long lines", i mean people are outside the door, waiting in the cold. not wanting to stand in the cold night and cautious about getting sick, we weighed out the pros and cons in the car. after alongand great thought process, and almost turning to go back home, we decided to eat dinner in hopes of a smaller line afterwards. lucky for us, our plan worked! waiting in a considerably shorter line, we were eager to see what the fuss was about. finally entering the bakery and grabbing our trays, peace and

value for money. i had been to this place twice to get cake and pastries which were yummy and very fresh.
few things to remember
- there is a wait
- you should take a look at the display and then stand in the queue to order.
i have never tried the breads as there is alonglong wait and never had the time to do that.

in short worth every dollar you spend

all the bread is delicious there especially if it's hot so watch out when people say fresh bread!! their brioche is amazing. the lines are crazylongso work out a buddy system

get it hot. anything right out of the oven is awesome. i have no idea what i'm ordering but all i know is that you won't be disappointed if you grab something hot from the oven. try the hot taro root bread or anything almond flavored. i had something called the brick and i swear i dream about it. don't let thelonglines scare you away. the lines move quickly and efficiently. i am dying to try their expresso! this place is for everyone! can i get a t-shirt please!

better in taiwan, good in cali. the highly anticipated bakery has finally come to america! and while extremely successful, the lines and the crowded space totally takes away its once-breathtaking atmosphere and the peaceful ambiance it retains in taiwan. the cakes are unchallenged in their mastery and artistry, but the breads do become plain after a few visits. still love the drinks, though, even though they should develop starbucks' system of making and giving the drinks. it's almost impossible to know whether or not your drink has been made in the midst of 109348 other people waiting impatiently for their own complicated concoctions. my cup of mountain green tea was worth thelongwait, but it must've gone through 10 people's anxious hands before it got to me.

yummy for my tummy. grab a tray and some tongs, and grab whatever your eyes and nose desire. take it easy your first time here, you might end up buying too much like my wife and i.

to the guy that said the one in taiwan is probably better. hey thanks for the tip. next time i want some pastries, i'll just spend the $1500 and 18 hours to fly there.

line wasnt toolongwhen we were here, but i could see how it might take awhile with new people staring at all the goodies for the first time.