Culinary traditions around the globe have a love of sweets. Here are some of our favorites.
FROST GELATO
Irvine Spectrum Center
Creamy gelato and vibrant sorbet sold by the cup or blended into a shake. Created by gelato master Nazario Melchionda, of Bologna, Italy. Perfect after a movie next door.
PADERIA
The Square
Modern global bakehouse with old-school skills turns out legendary malasadas, ensaymadas, custard tarts and more until sold out daily. Excellent horchatas, too.
PANDOR ARTISAN BAKERY
The Market Place
Luscious cakes, glossy tarts and freshly baked cookies are the dessert stars at this casual French cafe, but don’t overlook that bananas Foster crepe.
SAFFRON & ROSE
Campus Plaza
Famous for exquisite all-natural Persian ice cream, churned in-house from family recipes since 1980. Enjoy by the cup, cone or sandwich.
YOMIE’S RICE X YOGURT
Alton Marketplace
Fun newcomer serves up healthy yogurt smoothies made with Asian fruits like durian, dragon fruit and melon, and high-energy grains such as rice and oats.
SOMISOMI
Irvine Spectrum Center
Colorful Korean soft serve in adorable taiyaki waffle cones – you choose the flavor, filling and toppings. Don’t miss the ube-matcha swirl.
