Bake & Che Garden Grove

While their pastries were dry and crackery, their tiny little flan was charged at a whooping price of $6.5. Hoping it was just a one-off, I tried the rest of the desserts only to find the same issue: dry, and lacking flavor. Needless to say, this place completely missed the mark.

Bake& Che is one of my favorite spots for Vietnamese desserts. Every single Che and/or dessert we've tried has been consistently delicious perfectly balanced in sweetness, fresh ingredients, and so many great textures and flavors in each cup. The restaurant itself is super clean and well-maintained. There’s a ton of seating available. Parking is also a breeze - there’s always plenty of space, which is a rare and a welcome bonus. Everyone is always so friendly, polite, and helpful. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area or even making a trip just for this place. It’s worth it! Great for a casual treat, a date night, or bringing friends and family to share a variety of desserts. We’ll definitely keep coming back for more Che!

This is my favorite place for avocado dessert. I don’t think there is another place that makes better avocado dessert. The quality has been very consistent since day one. I do believe that the owner really cares about quality. today the cashier Hai helped me prepare my order and he was very nice. All the staff here are nice and friendly.

Tried the c1 and c2, pandan jelly. It was good. C1 is a little on the sweeter side if you don't like a lot of sugar, get half sweet. The worker did ask me if I wanted regular or half sweet, and I chose regular just to try and it was a little sweet for me. The c2 was slightly sweet so it was fine. Pandan jelly was good.

the thai che is sooo good. definitely recommend!! if you're used to asian sweet flavors i think you'd enjoy it. the grass jelly one is pretty good too but there's less variety than the thai one.

The Che was great!! No complaints, I got C1 and C3. The price is a little more expensive than other locations who serve the same products. I was a little disappointed on the presentation of the baked goods, which was thrown into a bag. I got the pandan durian and my kids consumed it too quickly, so it’s definitely delicious. Will be back, but off hours because the parking is horrendous!

This is their second location still in soft opening. Located in the former Red Sake Sushi Bar at the corner of the Oc and Lau plaza. This location is more spacious inside than the one on Bolsa. The menu is simple with 8 drinks ranging from $6-$8. You can customize sweetness level and add extra durian and toppings. 8 baked items and 3 jello items, all for $1.50 each. The baked and jello items are cup cake size. You can also mix and match in sampler boxes from 5-20 pieces. We ordered 4 drinks with no ice. They gave us a bag of ice on the side. This is great if you’re going to consume it later so it doesn’t melt and dilute. We also got palm sugar and pandan coconut jelly. I can only comment on what I got which was Pandan Grass Jelly drink. I was craving the pandan which looked like green stringy worms and could do without the grass jelly because it just reminded me of the canned version. I wish it had more pandan than grass jelly. I also tried the palm sugar which is the baked version not steamed. Their baked version is different than other places. It was more dense, buttery rich and had a caramelized taste instead of the bouncy airy texture. Perfect size for not over doing it. I feel that OC has tons of bakeries and restaurants that serve the same tradition desserts for less. It’s just catering to the young modern generation with their cute, small and customizable concept. I doubt we will be back because parking at either location can be horrendous.

Ordered their little 5 sampler set. The casava cake was the only good one I’d order again. Wasn’t a fan of the texture of the other cakes. The pandan one, it would’ve been better if it was just pandan and coconut. The durian wasn’t doing it for me and I like durian! The jelly cups were good, definitely lots of agar agar since it’s a more dense jelly texture. Pandan coconut and longan were my fav of those 3. And the dessert cups, I would totally order again. The grass jelly and pandan was good. But the Thai one was the best. Loved the multiple ingredients in it and the different textures. It can be sweet but with the crushed ice, it mellowed out. Btw, love that they have the crushed ice! Parking - it’s an open free parking lot!

First of all, I want to say thank you to the staff at this location for their exceptional customer service, Han to be specific. I placed a big order last minute and all my desserts were ready for pick up by the time I arrived. We got the Che Thai dessert, their Signature Cheesecake Flan, their green tea drink and it was to die for. Oh, and I almost forgot, their palm sugar is mouthwatering.

I ordered online for their BOGO house special promotion around 12:15 PM. The website estimated a wait time of over 250 minutes, but I received a text at 12:40 PM saying the order was ready. I called to ask if I could pick it up later, and the staff said it was fine. I arrived at 4:15 PM after work, and the restaurant was extremely packed and seemed disorganized, with staff running around trying to manage the chaos. Many customers were also waiting for their orders despite having received pickup texts. One server even mentioned they lost track of orders due to the overwhelming volume and were remaking them one by one. I finally got my order at 4:50 PM. As for the food--it was okay. Not bad, but I wouldn't say it was worth $7 at full price without the deal.

The food was yummy! The service is inviting, everyone has a smile on their face. Restaurant was clean and well maintained.

I had seen an article in Westways Magazine a couple weeks ago with a photo of this restaurant and dessert so I was pleasantly surprised when I happened across the store by chance on the way to meeting a friend for pho in the same plaza. We decided to stop in for dessert after having pho for lunch a few doors down. Ordered the house special and was very delighted by the mix of flavors. Service was fast and friendly. Very clean and brightly lit space with plenty of seating.

*SignatureFlan Cheesecake was delicious! The consistency was creamy on top and had a sponge cake crust on bottom. The *C7 Avocado Che Bo that had huge chunks of avocado. Delightfully sweet and refreshing that is dessert but feels like I am being healthy because of the avocados. The girl at the front counter was kind and helped me choose the items. Place is clean. Indoor seating with restrooms inside. Great place to hangout. Parking lot was slightly crowded, but we found parking easily. I am excited to go again!

We LOVE the taro and palm sugar honeycomb rice cakes. They are so good! The Vietnamese dessert drinks are not too sweet and absolutely hit the spot during this Summer heatwave. Service here is excellent. Very helpful and patient with questions. Since we don't live in the OC, we are very happy that Bake & Che opened up a location closer to us in Rosemead (Los Angeles County). We are fans of Bake & Che! Parking in a busy mini-mall plaza. Credit and Cash accepted.

I like Bake & Che for what it is: unassumingly delicious che and classic Viet desserts! My favorite eats is definitely the palm sugar cake due to its fun muffin top but the rest delicious as well! I especially appreciate the clean presentation of their boxed "mix & match" to-go options which I've opted into plenty of times for office potlucks. As for the drinks, I enjoyed the House Special (mmmm durian!) and Coconut Smash despite there being Sonic-like chunks of ice mixed in. I try to make it a point to go here whenever my bf gets a haircut in the area because Irvine is clearly devoid of delicious che-like activity. However, it's getting to a point where the line is starting to feel ridiculous to stand in and seating, though generally plentiful, feels like a bit of a fight. So if you're willing to put up with the crowds - especially with Oc & Lau next door clogging up the parking - then I'd say this place worth the visit! (Also I don't agree with other yelpers that the Westminster location parking lot is any better because the shared supermarket in that plaza brings a fresh layer of hell worth avoiding.)

Bake and Che deserves all the hype. Their che and baked goods are delicious. I love my traditional Che from Che Hien Khanh but Bake & Che is an amazing modern Che place. My favorite items are the avocado and the tofu pudding. I come here with my mom and she is absolutely addicted to the smashed coconut. All the flavors and textures are on point. The Che is light, refreshing, and not too sweet. My perfect dinner is going to Oc & Lau next door then Bake & Che. I'd highly recommend checking out Bake & Che!

Skip this location. The Westminster location is better. Ordered online for pick-up since we know how much busy it gets. We got the Che Ba Mau and the Pandan Jelly Che. Adjusted the Pandan Jelly Che to be less sweet too. Upon arrival, parking was terrible. Hubby actually dropped me off at the front and circled the lot while I ran in to pick-up. Our order was a few minutes behind but not unreasonable. Our desserts were okay. Hubby felt his didn't taste too fresh. It felt like the cup was prepped early morning and was left out all day. The toppings and different beans clustered together and didn't break apart right. As for my cup of pandan jelly, it had NO sweetness. It was bland and tasteless. I was pretty disappointed. Overall very okay experience here. We prefer the Westminster location. Their che tastes fresher and they don't mess up our preferred sweetness.

Our go-to ches are the Pandan Grass Jelly and the Premium Soy Pudding. We've gotten them at various levels of sweetness (regular, half, and none), and each time they satisfy our craving for a creamy, tropical dessert. I also appreciate how the ice can be "on the side." Smashed Coconut, Avocado, House Special, and Thai Dessert are also good, but we much prefer the grass jelly and soy pudding ones. I've tried the Premium Green Thai Tea, and it was just ok, though I wouldn't get it again. We weren't huge fans of the round jellies, maybe because of the firm texture that didn't really taste like much besides gelatin? The baked goodies are much better in my opinion; the flavors are detectable, and they're pleasantly sweetened. The soft and spongy palm sugar one is my favorite. Parking is limited in this corner plaza, but at least the line isn't as long as Westminster's (except when there's a promo). There's more seating with clean tables inside this one, too. Service is quick (except when there's a promo), and everything is packaged well.

Maybe I'm not familiar with Che but everyone of these desserts that I have gotten before at any other store was made with coconut milk. I now see most of the ones here including the pandan grass jelly Che is made with regular non dairy milk. It feels like it does not have flavor and I definitely would not get it again as the coconut flavor is one of my favorite aspects of the dessert, so this is essentially just milk with toppings. I think other people might like that style but it's too bland to me. I did get a flan here once and recall that was very tasty so I know they have some good options! Gets really busy most nights so may need to wait.

I got the pandan che which was pretty good but the jelly was bland. The pandan flavor also wasn't too strong which was unfortunate

Very authentic Vietnamese dessert spot that has refreshing che and yummy treats to bring you back to Vietnam! I got their: 1) B2 Banh Da Lon (BDL - Pandan Layers with Mung Bean): This was such a cheap treat at ~$1.80 and satisfied my sweet tooth. This is made with pandan (green) which has a subtle, aromatic sweetness and a hint of vanilla with coconut flavors. The mung bean (yellow) layers were a nutty, sweet, and mildly earthy flavor. It supposedly has a small hint of durian inside too. Combined together it made the perfect chewy, sweet treat. It's a combination of jelly like and bean like texture! 2) C1 DB (House Special Che): This is their house special che that is layered with sweet red beans, white beans, mung beans, pandan jelly, fresh jackfruit, palm seeds, taro paste, durian, in their coconut milk with peanuts on top! This is definitely on the sweeter side but they add ice which balances out after it melts a bit. The different textures of the soft sweet beans and paste goes so well with the chewy jellies and fresh jackfruit. I really enjoyed their che here and would want to come back to try their others! Next time, I do want to get their che less sweet since it was a bit too sweet for my liking.

If you haven't had Che which is a delicious mixture of coconut milk, pandan jelly, beans/bean paste and ice you should give it a try. It's essentially dessert soup. I really liked the flavors and Bake & Che but my biggest ding is the size of the ice, they're pretty big and not fun to crunch on. I'm used to the ice in Che being like a shaved small pebble size which makes it easy and refreshing to eat. Also, the beans they used weren't my favorite, I prefer mung beans. We got the #1 which has ube and durian and the #3 which is your typical 3 color Che. The line here is long but it moves fast. They offer other desserts as well. Che is a great treat on a hot day. I love that there is a shop dedicated to it.

Got the Chè Dac Biet! It comes with coconut milk, jellies, durian and mixed beans. I love that you can customize the level of sugar. I found less sweet is perfect for me. The wait can be pretty long, I waited 10 or so minutes for my order after having already waited a few minutes to order. The place I can get load and busy in the middle of the day. There is a fair amount of seating too.

Modern Vietnamese Che dessert spot that's always busy. Everyone loves coming here for their delicious Che drinks and flan cheesecake. This location is next to Oc & Lau so parking can be challenging. I like to order ahead on the Yelp app and wait in the comfort of my car!

I got the green thai tea because I had to drive but it was very good! Will come back to try their che thai and other items.

Placed An Order Through Uber Eats. Along With Other Items I Ordered The Flan CheeseCake. It Came In A Separate Container (Which Is Good). When It Arrived In A Clear Plastic Bag, The Container Was Flipped One Its Side & The Syrup Leaked Inside The Bag. I Think The Container Should Be Placed Into Some Type Of Cup Holder Carrying Case.

First time here and the desserts were super unique! I got the mung bean bake and avocado dessert. The mung bean cake was very dense, but it tasted great when it was heated up and it's a snack that you can save for later if you don't finish it. The avocado dessert was good as well. I will say the avocado was very overpowering and there are actual slices of avocado in there. It did taste really good when mixed with the coconut milk! I will definitely have to come bake and try other dessert flavors. Service is great, the staff know exactly what to do and they even encourage you to leave reviews if you like the desserts. It's a pretty small shop so definitely go on their off times so you don't have to wait in line for a long time.

Che Thai is my favorite Vietnamese dessert so I had to give this place a try. I always ask for ice on the side and it's a big bag of ice for just one drink. I've also tried their pandan and durian layered baked item. It's good but it's also something you can order from other vietnamese bakeries at a better price. Their caramel flan is good and sweet. If you want to try their baked goods, I suggest arriving earlier in the day as they may sell out certain ones. Plenty of seating but it can get quite busy and loud during peak times.

The Che Thai with Taro and Young Coconut is my go-to order at this Vietnamese Dessert Shop. I'm not a fan of beans and so this dessert is my favorite. Every item in it, just adds to the overall amazing taste of this, especially on a hot day. It has: Jackfruit, Longan Fruit, Palm Fruit, Coconut Gel, Pomegranate Seeds, and their house special milk. Then I add Taro and Young Coconut and it reminds of a Filipino-Vietnamese Halo Halo :) I love how the staff puts ice on the side whenever you are taking this for to-go. Lines can be long, but service is generally quick. Thank you Bake & Che!

Spacious 2nd location of Bake n Che, in Garden Grove. You can order online and pick up Ice will be put in separate bag ( for faster service). Have tried their pastries before and they all fresh and tasty. A little bit sweet for my but, Banh Bo is #1. I was mostly impressed with chè Bơ. Avocado pudding desserts. Generous portion and you can adjust the sweet level. I like to add extra pomegranate seeds, for extra crunchy. Their Che Thai and Che Ba Mau are pretty good as well. Flan cheesecake: Oh wow! This dessert js hard to bake and they nailed it, nice presentation and the flan is rich and creamy. You can tell that they choose high quality ingredients. Employees: they works fast and friendly. Apparently they have a system here that trained employees to handle busy days.

It was my first time here, I came here for a sweet treat after dinner and had gotten the coconut smash, it was so good ! I love palm seeds, unfortunately they were sold out of the Durian Pandan Layers. There was no line when I arrived but the place was pretty much packed and their store is quite large. There was plenty of seating, seems like the place to hangout !

Ask Viet for help at the register, he is as sweet as chè! I like # 6 Coconut mash, it's yummy

Employee is friendly, quick, and lively!!! The dessert is not too sweet, very savory. The price for good dessert is very reasonable!!!

The desserts are yummy and appropriately priced. The staff are also very friendly! The interior of the place is very clean and spacious. They offer water to you for free as well. These desserts are also very shareable between two people.

Awesome drinks and other stuff they have not only that is cool right now because they are doing a buy one you one free

Been wanting to try this place and it didn't disappoint! Parking depends on if it's a busy time. I came on a Saturday during lunch so parking was PACKED! It is in a plaza with a lot of other different businesses. There was a kiosk to order from but wasn't working at the time I came in so we ordered at the counter. The girl was nice. You can adjust sweetness and if you want the ice separate. There are a few tables outside and outside. I got the 3 color and it was so good! It had red/white/ mung bean, tapioca, and pandan jelly. I loved the different textures and it was a refreshing treat to have. I would love to come again if I am in the area!

Coconut smash-est time. They have coconut smash special (buy one and g et one free now til 5/22, mentioned COS). Love coconut and I tried it and I got addicted to it. Got its to go since I'm affair to get more foods there. They do packed everything, from ice to peanuts and che (perfect size b4 adding the ice) that packed with all types of coconuts stuffs...every bites is just heaven. Not too sweet but buttery, chewy natural sweet from coconuts (and sugars too).

Came here after dinner to get some desserts. Tried their new aloe vera and Logan drink. It's refreshing but definitely interesting as the aloe vera was a bit tart Got their tofu and that was good

My first time trying Vietnamese desserts! I've been really curious about trying it for a while and i felt like this place was intimidating since it had english translations. It also listed all the ingredients in the descriptions. The place itself was very clean and they had music playing. We decided to get the Thai desserts and Avocado. Both desserts were very good. I loved all the mixed jellies in the thai dessert. I felt like in the beginning it was really sweet so I asked the worker for more ice and it made it better. The avocado was also really good and creamy. We also got the Durian layered jelly. I honestly didn't think it smell too strong. But I also feel like it had a slight savory taste? Overall the flavor and texture were good.

My family and I had dinner next door and wanted a light dessert. We saw a long line at Bake and Che, so we decided to check it out. It was really busy around 7:15, with people of all ages there. The staff was friendly and quickly made drinks and desserts. We shared two treats: the C1 House Special and the C7 Avocado Che, both with medium sweetness. The House Special Che, which had durian, was mild and refreshing. The Avocado Che had nice chunks of avocado and green jelly, making it really tasty and refreshing. Overall, Bake and Che was a fun place to grab dessert!

Line moved fast. Ordered and was able to snag a table. Flan Cheesecake: 3/5 can't even taste any cheesecake. Flan part was decent. Che 3 mau: 4/5 good che.

We've been here a few times and really enjoyed their desserts. We usually order the Chè Đặt Biệt (C1), Chè Bơ (C7), their cake samplers, and the Flan Cheesecake. Food is consistently delicious and customer service is quick and polite. Our favorite place for desserts!

I want to come back here and try their other items in the future. This time I came on a Saturday afternoon and they ran out of all the bakes cakes. I ended up getting the pandan coconut jelly because it was one of the few things still available. I really didn't like the texture. It was very dense and had a bite to it, but it wasn't chewy. The taste was fine, but really not a fan of the texture. My friend tells me the texture is normal for a traditional Vietnamese jelly, so it may just be a me-problem. Service was fine, you order at the counter. The atmosphere is bright and modern, but neither factor into my rating. My rating is just for the food, specifically the pandan coconut jelly.

Ive been here a few times and each time I have had pretty good experience. This seems like a very modernized che (vietnamese dessert) shop. Ive tried their soy tofu pudding, aloe vera longan, durian pandan layers, taro, mung bean, cassava cakes and palm sugar. My favorite is the soy pudding but it was a bit too sweet. If it was less sweet, it would be better. The aloe vera longan was refreshing at first but it was overwhelming sweet after that. I like their cassava cakes and taro cakes. Their mung bean cake was less sweet but the texture was a bit too chewy for me. Their durian pandan layer cake was really good and has mild durian taste. It was chewy and soft which is the way i like it. Theres plenty of parking but it does get busy on the weekends. It is also located right next to da vien coffee shop so it can get pretty packed. There is some seating indoors and outdoors but may be hard to find seating if busy.

A MUST MUST MUST!! Whenever we're down in SoCal it is a MUST to have bake and che at the end of the day. During our trip we had this consecutive days. No other dessert jelly place compares to bake and che. It has the nice balance of sweetness and the jellies are perfectly portioned. The staff is always friendly always got our desserts out quick! Took my boyfriend's family here for their first time and it was approved by his mom haha! I wished there's a bake and che up in the Bay Area ;-; A million stars if I could

The cakes were delicious and so was the coconut jelly! We got the house special and it was really good I just forgot to order without durian. I was unable to finish it because the flavor was so strong so if your not used to durian or dont know what it is, order it without!

The Che and banh here are always delicious. Staff is friendly. Clean space. Thank you Christine for helping me today!

Picked up the desert in this store couple time , the service was nice. The desert was okey

Tried the c1 house special buut with the durian on the side! I shared this with my wife and i was down for durian inside though she wasn't. I personally dont usually like durian if its too strong but Bake and Che makes their durian sauce really well. The flavor is there but its not overwhelming. Durian flavor sometimes lingers bit their sauce doesnt do that as much. The rest of the drink was also really good. Theres a nice mox of ingredients and its all very textural.

Walking into Bake and Che on a random Wednesday afternoon made me realize one aspect that brings it down to 4 stars. The awful waiting times and long lines. I'm on summer break so that's why I'm free, but what about the countless other people here? Are they not working either? Anyways, this time around when I finally got my Che dac biet after over 20 minutes of waiting - I was disappointed by the lack of durian flavor. Normally the taste is vibrant, but it was a bit lackluster this time around. Here's to hoping it's just because it's busy today, and that's why the quality is lacking a bit.

Amazing service!! Parking is hard to fine. It gets really busy! I don't blame them! The desserts are great!!! I wasn't happy with the pandan grass jelly but the other ones are good. The pandan layer dessert is sooo good! Overall, it's a great Vietnamese dessert please.

Life is sweet (and worth smiling) after visiting the Baked and Che store. I didn't realize it was in the same plaza when I planned to have lunch. While searching for a parking spot, I stumbled upon this hidden shop across the opposite corner. Upon entering, the place is very busy but the turnaround time is fast! There were dozens of tables for you to sit and enjoy your treats. The cashier was extra, extra friendly and had lots of recommendations which didn't help since everything was so good! I purchased the baked goods individually --A I was particular of my flavors but I would highly recommend getting the pre-set sampler box if you're open to the "classics" as you can save 10%. The bigger the sampler box the larger the discount up to 30% off! It's sensory overload with all the yummy che (aka cold drink desserts). It's like a collection of flavorful boba/tapioca/jelly all floating in a delicious concoction of coconut milk. Don't forget to customize the sweetness (50%) and ask for light ice. Looooooove it! Now, I have to find an excuse to come down to this area again!!

Came here to try their dessserts on a Sunday at 8:40 PM. Fortunately, we were able to get enough seats for a party of 6. The plaza was packed, so parking was a bit tricky. Service was super efficient, and the place had a lively and chatty vibe to it. Avocado - 6.5/10; not personally for me but glad I gave it a shot Thai Dessert - 8/10; every bite is a delicious texural journey 12 Cake Preselect Sampler: overall, everything was the perfect amount of sweetness! We had everything heated up. - Palm sugar was my personal favorite, reminded me of banh bo! - Pandan layers was chewy, durian flavor was not overwhelming - Mung bean cake was chewy and soft - Cassava cake was dense and had a mochi-like texture - Taro flavor was minimal, but still enjoyable

Love their Westminster location, but thank god there's a location in Garden Grove for a better parking situation. We additionally tried the Durian Pandan and Palm Sugar Cake and thought they were alright, I definitely prefer the Che. I barely tasted the durian in the pandan, it was more similar to mung bean which is what it is traditionally. The cake came out hot, super fresh. This store is more spacious with indoor seating compared to their other location. I love that they make the desserts so fast and we always get called within minutes! ig: @cravingswithcat

My girlies and I came here after brunch for some sweet desserts and this was the perfect place! Love all the Vietnamese desserts and drinks! Everything is made fresh to order. Service is quick and friendly. Thoroughly impressed with how efficient orders are taken, prepared and served. You can customize the sweetness of the the drinks, which I appreciate so much. If you are a durian lover, there's something here for you. If you are NOT a durian lover, there's something here for you too. I will be back to try more desserts and drinks!

We hang out at the Bake & Che in Garden Grove & Brookhurt. The customer service workers were friendly & amazed. The dessert were delicious. We all love it and will come back next time.

Definitely worth the stop every time I am in Irvine. They have 12 cakes for only $17. Their drinks are made with fresh ingredients including durian, pandan, taro, and many more. Come and get your chè on! My favorite is C4 Grass Jelly, low sugar, no ice and the premium soy milk, add Durian, low sugar and no ice. Thanks for the awesome service ladies.