The best bakeries & sweet shops in Vista

63 bakeries & sweet shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Uncle Chuang’s Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Pastry seller, also serving baked goods like cakes and sandwiches, run by friendly staff.

3740 Iowa Ave Ste 109 (Riverside)

Pastry seller, also serving baked goods like cakes and sandwiches, run by friendly staff.

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Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #7A (Riverside)

Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.

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The Bakehouse by Arcade

Bakeries & Sweets

Cafe serving pastries, coffee and sandwiches, plus breakfast items, draft cocktails and espresso drinks.

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #17A (Riverside)

Cafe serving pastries, coffee and sandwiches, plus breakfast items, draft cocktails and espresso drinks.

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Lindmair Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Time-tested, family-owned place for custom, decorated cakes & cupcakes, plus cookies & other treats.

9230 Magnolia Ave (Riverside)

Time-tested, family-owned place for custom, decorated cakes & cupcakes, plus cookies & other treats.

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Bakery and cafe specializing in coffee and breakfast fare such as pastries, croissants and French toast.

13124 Jamboree Rd (Irvine)

Bakery and cafe specializing in coffee and breakfast fare such as pastries, croissants and French toast.

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Cold Stone Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

30 Main St Ste 120

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

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Don Felipe's Panaderia

Bakeries & Sweets

Mexican bakery and cafe serving a variety of freshly baked goods, plus sandwiches and other eats.

613 S Santa Fe Ave

Mexican bakery and cafe serving a variety of freshly baked goods, plus sandwiches and other eats.

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Cold Stone Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

2295 Otay Lakes Rd Ste 113 (Chula Vista)

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

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Randy's Donuts

Bakeries & Sweets

Chain (some locations have drive-thrus) specializing in a wide variety of yeast-based and raised donuts, along with coffee, pastries and…

2232 17th St (Santa Ana)

Chain (some locations have drive-thrus) specializing in a wide variety of yeast-based and raised donuts, along with coffee, pastries and doughnut holes.

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Yogurtland Santa Ana

Bakeries & Sweets

Outpost of a local chain offering self-serve frozen yogurt & toppings in a contemporary space.

2278 17th St (Santa Ana)

Outpost of a local chain offering self-serve frozen yogurt & toppings in a contemporary space.

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Honeymee

Bakeries & Sweets

Popular local chain spot known for milk ice cream with honey & other sweet treats.

5414 Walnut Ave # C (Irvine)

Popular local chain spot known for milk ice cream with honey & other sweet treats.

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Paris Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery/cafe chain supplying breads, pastries, cakes, and sandwiches, plus coffee and tea.

3850 Barranca Pkwy F (Irvine)

Bakery/cafe chain supplying breads, pastries, cakes, and sandwiches, plus coffee and tea.

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Baskin-Robbins

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

550 Hacienda Dr Ste 102

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

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Salt & Straw

Bakeries & Sweets

Handmade favorite specializing in unusual ice cream flavors in cones or cups, plus vegan options.

1550 Disneyland Dr. E, 1550 Disneyland Dr #103A (Anaheim)

Handmade favorite specializing in unusual ice cream flavors in cones or cups, plus vegan options.

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Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.

13786 Jamboree Rd (Irvine)

Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.

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Choco Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

Coffee, lattes, and a wide range of cakes, pastries, and desserts offered in a cute setting with pink cherry blossom decor.

168 S Fairmont Blvd (Anaheim)

Coffee, lattes, and a wide range of cakes, pastries, and desserts offered in a cute setting with pink cherry blossom decor.

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Wanderlust Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Cult-favorite scoop shop serving globally inspired ice creams, including vegan options.

14413 Culver Dr (Irvine)

Cult-favorite scoop shop serving globally inspired ice creams, including vegan options.

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Benjies NY Deli

Bakeries & Sweets

NY-style deli known for its famed corned beef & pastrami sandwiches & 1960s-era decor.

1828 N Tustin Ave (Santa Ana)

NY-style deli known for its famed corned beef & pastrami sandwiches & 1960s-era decor.

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Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.

207 Main St

Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.

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Cold Stone Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

2585 Canyon Springs Pkwy Unit g (Riverside)

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

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Hans' Homemade Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream parlor inside Metro Town Square offering a range of flavors including sundaes and sandwiches.

3640 S Bristol St (Santa Ana)

Ice cream parlor inside Metro Town Square offering a range of flavors including sundaes and sandwiches.

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6100 Bread

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming bakery with a patio offering a variety of baked goods, from croissants to sourdough bread, plus coffee and beer options.

728 Poinsettia St N Unit A (Santa Ana)

Charming bakery with a patio offering a variety of baked goods, from croissants to sourdough bread, plus coffee and beer options.

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Bonjour Patisserie

Bakeries & Sweets

When your sweet tooth wants something actually worth the calories, Bonjour Patisserie has you covered with elegant desserts, classic…

320 W Cedar St Unit 101 (San Diego)

When your sweet tooth wants something actually worth the calories, Bonjour Patisserie has you covered with elegant desserts, classic pastries, and large cakes that taste like a tiny trip to Paris without leaving the neighborhood. Treat yourself this week.

From the San Diego newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Simply Sweet Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Simply Sweet Cakes turns birthdays, work wins, and just-because moments into showstoppers, blending French and Japanese technique for…

2128 N Tustin Ave (Santa Ana)

Simply Sweet Cakes turns birthdays, work wins, and just-because moments into showstoppers, blending French and Japanese technique for balanced flavors.

From the Corona newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Arcis Candy Riverside

Bakeries & Sweets

Arcis Candy Riverside has piñatas, Mexican candy, and all the party extras to turn a regular get-together into an instant celebration.…

2850 University Ave (Riverside)

Arcis Candy Riverside has piñatas, Mexican candy, and all the party extras to turn a regular get-together into an instant celebration. Stock up for birthdays, cookouts, or any Tuesday that needs confetti-level energy, then let the sugar and smiles handle the rest.

From the Redlands newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Beach Sweets

Bakeries & Sweets

Beach Sweets brings full-on kid-in-a-candy-store vibes with bulk classics, Jelly Belly, salt water taffy, sugar-free picks, plus handmade…

5022 Newport Ave (San Diego)

Beach Sweets brings full-on kid-in-a-candy-store vibes with bulk classics, Jelly Belly, salt water taffy, sugar-free picks, plus handmade fudge, chocolates, and truffles. An OB throwback to treat yourself this week when El Cajon errands need a sweet reward.

From the El Cajon newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.

Pacific Wharf, 1313 Disneyland Dr (Anaheim)

Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.

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Creative desserts, light fare & espresso drinks whipped up in a modern space with seating.

4250 Barranca Pkwy I (Irvine)

Creative desserts, light fare & espresso drinks whipped up in a modern space with seating.

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TAWDI

Bakeries & Sweets

Elegant shop specializing in handmade chocolate and sweets, including the Dubai variety.

2424 W Ball Rd # N (Anaheim)

Elegant shop specializing in handmade chocolate and sweets, including the Dubai variety.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

3225 Sports Arena Blvd Suites 102-3 (San Diego)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

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Parfait Paris

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual cafe and bakery chain known for macaroons, croissants and crepes, plus gelato, tarts and sandwiches.

440 S Anaheim Blvd Ste 214 (Anaheim)

Casual cafe and bakery chain known for macaroons, croissants and crepes, plus gelato, tarts and sandwiches.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

5624 Mission Center Rd Ste B (San Diego)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

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Relic Bakery & Kitchen

Bakeries & Sweets

Popular bakery offering croissants, buns, biscuits and other baked items. sandwiches and seasonal creations.

845 15th St (San Diego)

Popular bakery offering croissants, buns, biscuits and other baked items. sandwiches and seasonal creations.

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

6616 Irvine Center Dr (Irvine)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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Paderia Bakehouse

Bakeries & Sweets

Egg tarts and cookies highlight this globally inspired bakehouse.

17935 MacArthur Blvd (Irvine)

Egg tarts and cookies highlight this globally inspired bakehouse.

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Seaport Fudge Factory,

Bakeries & Sweets

This shop with a range of sweets, including 20+ kinds of homemade fudge, also sells espresso drinks.

859 W Harbor Dr (San Diego)

This shop with a range of sweets, including 20+ kinds of homemade fudge, also sells espresso drinks.

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Parfait Paris

Bakeries & Sweets

French bakery serving classic pastries & light cafe dishes in sophisticated, welcoming surrounds.

555 G St (San Diego)

French bakery serving classic pastries & light cafe dishes in sophisticated, welcoming surrounds.

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Edelweiss Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual counter-serve featuring sweet & savory baked goods, including bread, pastries & custom cakes.

11639 Duenda Rd (San Diego)

Casual counter-serve featuring sweet & savory baked goods, including bread, pastries & custom cakes.

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Family-owned bakery with roots in France specializing in baguettes, croissants, beignets and quiches.

4225 Oceanside Blvd (Oceanside)

Family-owned bakery with roots in France specializing in baguettes, croissants, beignets and quiches.

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Bakery turning out Japanese and French pastries such as salt and butter rolls plus sea salt cold brew.

155 W Center Street Promenade (Anaheim)

Bakery turning out Japanese and French pastries such as salt and butter rolls plus sea salt cold brew.

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Babycakes Hillcrest

Bakeries & Sweets

Babycakes Hillcrest has been San Diego's celebration destination since 2008, turning birthdays, weddings, and random Tuesdays into…

3795 Fourth Ave (San Diego)

Babycakes Hillcrest has been San Diego's celebration destination since 2008, turning birthdays, weddings, and random Tuesdays into cupcake-fueled victories. Expect moist, flavor-forward cupcakes, custom cakes that actually taste great, and even vegan options...

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Sunmerry Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual Taiwanese bakery for cakes, cookies & breads also offering hot & cold specialty drinks.

14805 Jeffrey Rd E (Irvine)

Casual Taiwanese bakery for cakes, cookies & breads also offering hot & cold specialty drinks.

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Duck Donuts

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual, made-to-order donut franchise with dozens of varieties as well as ice cream and coffee.

2222 Michelson Dr Ste 200 (Irvine)

Casual, made-to-order donut franchise with dozens of varieties as well as ice cream and coffee.

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Paris Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

Neighborhood bakery cafe serving pastries, breads, cakes, coffees, and teas, plus grab-&-go options.

4800 Irvine Blvd (Irvine)

Neighborhood bakery cafe serving pastries, breads, cakes, coffees, and teas, plus grab-&-go options.

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Chocolate Bash

Bakeries & Sweets

Dessert shop at the Irvine Spectrum Center serving crepes, waffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, and other sweet treats.

525 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Dessert shop at the Irvine Spectrum Center serving crepes, waffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, and other sweet treats.

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Dots Cupcakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Baked fresh daily with quality ingredients like Tahitian vanilla and fresh fruit preserves, Dots Cupcakes delivers little bursts of happy…

8585 Irvine Center Dr (Irvine)

Baked fresh daily with quality ingredients like Tahitian vanilla and fresh fruit preserves, Dots Cupcakes delivers little bursts of happy you can grab for any celebration or random Tuesday. Think custom designs, easy pickup or delivery, and flavors that actually taste like themselves.

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Uptown Candy Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

This week, let Uptown Candy Shop handle your cravings with Swedish candy, Jelly Belly collections, TikTok-viral snacks, exotic drinks, and…

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 1 (Riverside)

This week, let Uptown Candy Shop handle your cravings with Swedish candy, Jelly Belly collections, TikTok-viral snacks, exotic drinks, and 3D gummies. Feeling nostalgic? Grab Bit-O-Honey, Mary Jane, or a jawbreaker and relive recess right now.

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

3525 Central Ave (Riverside)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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Family-run bakery specializing in loaf breads from organic grains, plus pastries & a few sandwiches.

5611 Palmer Way C (Carlsbad)

Family-run bakery specializing in loaf breads from organic grains, plus pastries & a few sandwiches.

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The Crimson Cake

Bakeries & Sweets

Custom-designed cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts for all occasions, including gluten-free options.

3800 Oceanic Dr #118 (Oceanside)

Custom-designed cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts for all occasions, including gluten-free options.

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Paris Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery/cafe chain supplying pastries, cakes, and sandwiches, plus coffees.

14450 Culver Dr (Irvine)

Bakery/cafe chain supplying pastries, cakes, and sandwiches, plus coffees.

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The Something Sweet Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

The Something Sweet Shop is a waterfront candy wonderland with old time treats, premium chocolates, cold drinks, and custom candy bags you…

839 W Harbor Dr Ste C-2 (San Diego)

The Something Sweet Shop is a waterfront candy wonderland with old time treats, premium chocolates, cold drinks, and custom candy bags you can build for movie night or sweetening up the office. Nostalgia hit included, perfect for a quick waterfront detour when cravings strike.

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Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.

643 Fifth Ave (San Diego)

Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.

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Su Pan Bakery El Cajon

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery dishing up pan dulce, cakes, cookies, and other pastries, plus breakfast items.

5006 El Cajon Blvd (San Diego)

Bakery dishing up pan dulce, cakes, cookies, and other pastries, plus breakfast items.

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Extraordinary Desserts

Bakeries & Sweets

Buzzy cafe known for its array of gourmet desserts, including flower-topped cakes & cupcakes.

2870 Fourth Ave (San Diego)

Buzzy cafe known for its array of gourmet desserts, including flower-topped cakes & cupcakes.

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Sweet shop at Disneyland Resort with a whimsical atmosphere offering handmade candies & baked goods.

1580 Disneyland Dr (Anaheim)

Sweet shop at Disneyland Resort with a whimsical atmosphere offering handmade candies & baked goods.

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Bakery chain offering a wide selection of pastries such as croissants, milk bread, and Earl Grey latte cakes.

3825 Alton Pkwy (Irvine)

Bakery chain offering a wide selection of pastries such as croissants, milk bread, and Earl Grey latte cakes.

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ASA Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Fluffy bakery, plus a lunch menu, milk tea and other drinks; also has outdoor seating.

634 14th St #110 (San Diego)

Fluffy bakery, plus a lunch menu, milk tea and other drinks; also has outdoor seating.

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Honey & Butter Macarons

Bakeries & Sweets

Quaint, mall-based bake shop crafting French-style macarons, plus daily & seasonal specials.

633 Spectrum Center Dr Ste 633 (Irvine)

Quaint, mall-based bake shop crafting French-style macarons, plus daily & seasonal specials.

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IZOLA

Bakeries & Sweets

Lofty bakery specializing in croissants and house-baked bread such as sourdough , plus morning buns and pastries .

1429 Island Ave (San Diego)

Lofty bakery specializing in croissants and house-baked bread such as sourdough , plus morning buns and pastries .

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Paris Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

Chain serving cake and European pastries, as well as sandwiches, coffees and teas.

6278 Irvine Blvd (Irvine)

Chain serving cake and European pastries, as well as sandwiches, coffees and teas.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

872 Eastlake Pkwy Suite 414 (Chula Vista)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

75 E Orangethorpe Ave (Anaheim)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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