Welcome to Sunflour Natural Bakery
At Sunflour Natural Bakery, nestled in Costa Mesa, California, a heartwarming story unfolds. Founded by Kathy, a passionate baker, this bakery specializes in crafting delectable breads and desserts that pay homage to traditional recipes, particularly German delights. Renowned for their chocolate chip challah and vegan scones, patrons rave about the bakery's commitment to quality and flavor. Their breads, available in local stores like Whole Foods, have garnered a loyal following. As Orange County’s only kosher bakery, Sunflour proudly fills a unique culinary niche, creating an inviting space where flavors meld with community warmth, enriching every visit with wholesome goodness.
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2950 Grace Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Hotline: (714) 424-0176
Welcome to Sunflour Natural Bakery, a charming gem located at 2950 Grace Ln, Costa Mesa, CA. Renowned for its dedication to holistic baking, this bakery is a must-visit for anyone seeking exceptional bread and pastries that cater to different dietary preferences.
As you step inside, you are greeted by the tempting aroma of freshly baked goods that ignites the senses and elevates the spirit. Sunflour specializes in a variety of delightful offerings, including exquisite German desserts, rich chocolate chip challahs, and even delicious vegan scones, ensuring there’s something for everyone. The bakery is especially popular for its traditional breads, with many customers attesting to the great taste and quality. Michael B. passionately declared it the "EASY winner" in the realm of chocolate chip challahs in the L.A. area, while Lisa G. couldn't help but reminisce about the best German desserts she’d experienced at local Oktober Fest celebrations.
- Vegan Delights: Mike T. praises the scrumptious vegan scones, perfect for enhancing a morning cup of tea or coffee.
- Authenticity: Many loyal patrons, like Gabriel H., share heartfelt experiences of freshly baked breads, reminiscing on flavors that remind them of home.
- Customer Connection: The bakery stands out not only for its delicious offerings but also for the owner Kathy’s commitment to customer feedback, which is evident in communicated efforts to improve upon their already established reputation.
One of the significant highlights of Sunflour is their renowned Honey Whole Wheat bread. Regular customers have reported that it frequently sells out quickly, a true testament to its popularity and taste. Al J. characterizes it as the best bread available across Southern California’s grocery chains and laments its constant scarcity.
Additionally, Sunflour also meets the unique need for Kosher baked goods in Orange County, a niche not widely catered to. This factor not only adds to its charm but highlights its commitment to inclusivity and quality.
While some visitors may find the ordering process a bit cumbersome—as Carla B. pointed out in her review—it's a small price to pay for artisan quality baked goods that charm and sustain. Try their Sweet Wheat Bread, as recommended by loyal fans like Angela B. and Meghan M., who love its thick, hearty nature.
In conclusion, Sunflour Natural Bakery encapsulates the essence of a true community bakery, bridging nostalgic flavors with modern dietary demands. With warm service, quality ingredients, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, it’s easy to see why patrons keep returning for more. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Costa Mesa, make it a point to stop by and indulge in their delightful assortment of fresh-baked wonders.
I test-tasted numerous chocolate chip challahs in the L.A. area. Sunflower is the EASY winner!
Best German desserts! Same as the ones sold at the El Cajon German Club Oktober Fest.
Delicious vegan scones. My wife and I enjoy 1 every morning with her tea and ny coffee
Bread was excellent .. wish there was a easier way to order than waiting for someone to call back
La mejor panaderia yo trabaje ahí por años y amaba los panes recién saliendo de el horno que delicia.
I absolutely love their Sweet Wheat Bread even though I can only find it at Whole Foods occasionally. Full disclosure, I have never actually been to the OC location.
I found this bread at Whole Foods. I get the 9 grain I think it is called. My favorite bread ever. Thick and hearty but tastes really healthy at the same time. I will be loyal customer as long as I live in the area.
The best bread out there that's available in a SoCal chain grocer (Whole Foods and others). My only complaint is that the Honey Whole Wheat (our hands down favorite) always sells out immediately, while other breads languish on the shelf. I often travel to both Whole Foods in Santa Monica, and both in Woodland Hills, only to find no Honey Whole Wheat, but plenty of other breads. This has been going on for years, but it is getting worse. Evidently most people prefer the Honey Whole Wheat, but it gets stocked in the same quantities as the others. Whoever is doing the marketing, please take note. You are losing sales!
In 1969 I lived in Costa Mesa and discovered the "German Home Bakery" - I lived in Orange County until 1973 and almost every Saturday i would drive over to Grace Street and get my German Bread - when I moved back to San Diego in 1973 I had no German Bread - disasterous - however, sometime in 1980's Tip Top Meats opened in Carlsbad and they carried German Bread - but since 1990 I've lived in Las Vegas and German Bread is almost unheard of - We do have a German Bakery but the bread is not like the German Home Bakery - I need to find out if they ship to Vegas - I will need to call them and find out!!
UPDATED 06/20/07: WOW I never thought yelp's exposure was getting this wide. This week, I've been getting a whole bunch of PMs from various sources regarding yelp. One of those was from Sunflour Bakery's owner Kathy who asked me to go into her store so I could give her some opinion regarding her products. When I arrived she immediately was concerned about the review I wrote (see below) and how I didn't like their cookies. Well... I told her that the cookies on that particular day were not good. I told her that I did give her cake a great review though. So Kathy stood up and grabbed one of the decorated cookies from the display and asked me to try it. I opened the package and took a bit off. Hey, it was a sugar cookie with frosting. For a sugar cookie, it was good. Then she nudged us to try the chocolate muffin. Well, for something which had no dairy in it, was vegan, organic, gluten-free etc etc, it was great. The muffin was moist and had wonderful texture. Same with the other one (I didn't get the name of that one) with the swirl in it. I told Kathy "hey these are good, but the one I had when I wrote the original review weren't". As I was told, they do not specialize in cookies, but rather, their focus is on wholesale. Kathy said she was not too concerned about promoting the retail side of it. They do get some foot traffic, but their main focus is on the catering side: wedding cakes, birthday cakes, breads which are sold in stores such as Mother's Market etc. They are the ONLY Kosher bakery in the whole of Orange County. Basically, Kathy was concerned about my less than favorable review, but hey, I didn't give it 1 or 2 stars. I gave it 3 stars. However, I'm impressed with a business owner who took the time to find out what her customer(s) were not happy with and tried to rectify the situation. Plus, the things we sampled today were pretty good. I'm upping my review. 4 stars for the products available in the store. 5 stars for filling a niche market not served by any other business. 4.5 stars total. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tucked away in a small street amidst a residential area, it was pretty hard to find and even with instructions, we weren't quite sure if we were in the right area. Lil guy was attending a birthday party here so we tagged along. The bakery specializes in cookies and this time of year, in gingerbread houses too. We bought some of the cookies and they weren't all that great in taste however, to be fair, the birthday cake they baked was awesome. The birthday party comprised of plain cookies and the kids would decorate them. They were given baker's hats to wear while decorating the cookies. The kids got bored after about 45 mins and then started running around hitting each other with balloons. The concept is good (kinda like the one I had for lil guy at those paint your own pottery places) but only in theory. The 3 stars is for the cake.