Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

"This tiny Japanese bakery—originally from Okayama, Japan—opened in downtown Anaheim in 2018 and, like the Big Bang of baked goods, changed the city's pastry scene for good. Between their savory and sweet breakfast pastries and excellent desserts, there isn't a single item we've tried here that's been a miss—but if it's your first time, the spicy curry pan, strawberry cream croissant, and any type of Japanini (their take on a French panini) are a fine way to start. They also bake light fluffy loaves of Japanese milk bread with flour imported straight from Hokkaido that will easily last you a week's worth of sandwiches. " - brant cox

"Okayama Kobo is one of those places we’re almost thankful that we don’t live close to, because we’d eat there every day. Then we get sad, because all we want to do is eat there every day. The tiny Japanese bakery in downtown Anaheim has only been open since 2018, but it originated in Japan, where they’ve been baking tremendously savory breakfast pastries and desserts since 1986. We haven’t tried one thing here that we don’t like, but the spicy curry pan, croque monsieur, and any type of Japanini (their take on a French panini) all need to hit your table. They also make bread in-house with flour imported straight from Hokkaido that’s light, fluffy, and will easily last you a whole week." - Brant Cox

"Okayama Kobo is best known for its kawaii Kobo Kuma bear — vanilla bean custard and soft chocolate kitty emoji buns — stuffed with dark chocolate and custard. The sandwiches, paninis, and other pastries are handmade using flour from Hokkaido, Japan. Online orders are available but are limited to five items and must be placed a day in advance. Phone orders can be picked up on the same day." - Jenn Tanaka

"This staple Japanese bakery and cafe is great for quick pick me up before the next Angels game, and the packable snacks are also perfect to bring right in to your seats." - Farley Elliott

"Okayama Kobo is one of those places we’re almost thankful that we don’t live close to, because we’d eat there every day. Then we get sad, because all we want to do is eat there every day. The tiny Japanese bakery in downtown Anaheim has only been open since 2018, but it originated in Japan, where they’ve been baking tremendously savory breakfast pastries and desserts since 1986. We haven’t tried one thing here that we don’t like, but the spicy curry pan, croque monsieur, and any type of Japanini (their take on a French panini) all need to hit your table. They also make bread in-house with flour imported straight from Hokkaido that’s light, fluffy, and will easily last you a whole week." - Brant Cox