I can’t believe this place has been around for an entire year and I’m just now hearing about it. My husband wanted to bring me here, and I wasn’t very hungry, so originally I wanted one tiny pastry. But the minute we walked in, it smelt amazing and the pastries looked so inviting, that we got 5 items, walked outside and immediately inhaled them. And I mean I blacked out I woofed them so fast. These were the best pastries I’ve ever had. I just couldn’t stop eating once I started. (Side note- we went back in and bought 4 more items to eat later today, I think they’ve created a monster)
Now, I’m not a food critic or anything, but I fancy myself as quite the pastry connoisseur. I have been all over the world and had some of the best pastries, food and coffee from several different countries, and none of that even comes close to rivaling this place. I am not joking, please do yourself a favor and RUN down here and scoop up the best guava danish, chocolate chip cookie, and al pastor croissant you have ever had. Everything is incredible! Including the fluffy soft loaf with cheese and jalapeños in the center. I can’t remember all the names, but you can’t go wrong in here. Everything is delicious and their coffee is amazing too!
AL
Alyssa Lomeli
5 days ago
Thank you so much for offering community Fridays free concha!!! Our pastries were very delicious & service was great!!
A modern twist to a panderia, and it's amazing! From Matcha Conchas to the Salted Piloncillo Chocolate Chip Cookies and the Jalapeño Cream Cheese Bolillo ❤️! Cafe Cultura proves again they can cultura with twist.
MG
Magaly Garcia
Jul 15, 2026
I absolutely love supporting local businesses in Santa Ana, and this bakery is truly one of the best! Their pastries are incredible, and it's easy to see why they sell out so quickly.
The customer service is outstanding. Even when there was a technical issue with my order, the staff went above and beyond to make sure I got exactly what I needed. On a previous visit, they recommended that I place my order ahead of time because their pastries fly off the shelves. I took their advice, and I'm so glad I did! My pickup was quick, easy, and I was able to get all the pastries I was hoping for.
A huge thank you to the amazing team for always being so kind, welcoming, and accommodating. It's businesses like this that make me proud to support Santa Ana's local community. I can't wait to come back for more!
JF
Janet Fuentes
Jul 5, 2026
Very disappointed with the misleading promotion. This has always been one of my favorite coffee spots on 4th Street, which is why this experience was so frustrating. Their post clearly advertised “FREE conchas with ANY purchase” and didn’t mention any restrictions. My boyfriend and I each made separate purchases. He spent over $30 and received the free conchas as advertised. I then made my own separate transaction for a coffee, expecting the same promotion, but was told I had to purchase the concha set instead.
I didn’t argue with the staff and just bought the conchas, but if you’re going to advertise free conchas with any purchase, you should honor that promotion consistently. If there are limitations—such as one per group, one per customer, or one per visit—they should be clearly stated in the advertisement.
It’s disappointing because I’ve always enjoyed coming here, but false or misleading advertising leaves a bad impression. I hope they do a better job honoring the promotions they advertise or clearly communicating the rules going forward.