85C Bakery Cafe - Balboa Mesa

"A solid bakery offering Taiwanese style sweet and savory pastries, breads, excellent cakes, and teas / drinks. A frequently requested stop to take home treats for family and friends. Good value for the money. The multigrain walnut raisin bun is one of their heartier offerings. The inside is normally moist and soft. As one of their larger buns, it makes a filling snack / breakfast. Other assorted pastries have a light to medium level of sweetness. Recommend trying various buns to narrow down your favorites. The sea salt coffee and tea drinks are nice pick me ups. The sea salt froth adds a creamy flavor to the drinks. Note: The refreshing grapefruit tea can be ordered at zero sugar because the simple syrup makes the drink quite sweet on its own."

"Classic Tiramisu Perfection! The classic tiramisu was absolutely outstanding—perfectly creamy, rich, and full of flavor. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the warm, inviting lighting made the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!"

"85°C Bakery Cafe: Where Nostalgia Meets Perfection By: Sidd Captures Some places don’t just serve food—they evoke memories, transporting you to moments in time when every bite felt like home. 85°C Bakery Cafe does exactly that. With its endless display of perfectly golden pastries, pillowy breads, and decadent cakes, it’s a haven for those who believe that the best things in life come fresh from the oven. Stepping inside, you’re hit with the unmistakable warmth of a bakery in full swing—the scent of buttery brioche, rich coffee, and caramelized sugar wrapping around you like an old friend. The Sea Salt Coffee is an experience in itself, a masterclass in contrast: smooth, bold espresso meets the delicate sweetness of cream, finished with a briny kiss of sea salt that lingers just long enough to keep you coming back for more. But where 85°C truly shines is in its pastries—the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cheese tarts, the soft, custard-filled brioche, and of course, the legendary taro buns, each bite a balance of sweetness and texture that reminds you why great bakeries are timeless. In many ways, it’s reminiscent of the legendary Junior’s Cheesecake in New York City—not just in its quality, but in its ability to create an experience. Like Junior’s, 85°C isn’t just about desserts; it’s about craftsmanship, nostalgia, and the universal comfort of a perfect bite. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick treat or leaving with a box filled with your new favorites, 85°C Bakery Cafe is proof that some places don’t just make pastries—they make memories."