The Blessed Braid

Love coming here and getting their black and white cookie. Delicious and quite tasty. Friendly staff great service. I like how you can see into the kitchen. Interior of store very clean and well kept. Will be back here soon.

Interesting little bakery located in Irvine. Like how they have koscher non dairy baked good. I really like their black and white cookies. Their Belgian street waffle and traditional challah bread are also quite tasty. Interior is very clean and staff super friendly.

Loved everything about this place! It smelled amazing when you walked in the door, it was so cute and everything was so clean and tidy, the shop as a whole was just beautiful. The lady that helped me was so lovely, she explained all of the different treats and breads, and what was in them/flavors and patiently answered a few questions I had as I did not know much about Kosher food, she was amazing and so very helpful.The guests that I purchased the food for RAVED about how delicious everything was, especially the challah bread! If you're looking for a great kosher bakery in Orange County, this is your place!

This bakery is in among a few eateries within an Irvine business complex which is usually overrun by Blizzard employees from across the street. I was on my way to an appointment in the area, felt hungry, and stopped in this complex to get a bite to eat at a cafe. Afterward I noticed this bakery which had a sandwich board out front, pitching their various flavored lemonade drinks. I went inside to order a lemonade and noticed their cookies and logically thought that lunch shouldn't be complete without a dessert. So I asked for a chocolate chip cookie too.There is no seating inside this place - it's a bakery with an interior window through which you can see bread and pastries being made. But there was a single small table with chairs outside where I was advised to sit and relax and my drink and cookie would be delivered momentarily. And they were!The cookie was delicious with countless tiny chocolate chips. The cookie itself was fresh and moist. The lemonade had a perfect balance of citrus and sweet. It was cold and refreshing, a perfect drink for this warm day.The woman helping me was very sweet and kind. I hope to return to the area sometime to try their other drinks and bakery goods.

I found this place on the "too good to go" app and got the $3.99 non dairy kosher surprise bag. The description said that I might get 1-3 items but I was surprised to get 4 pastries! I would definitely recommend them and will definitely be back. The person who helped me was really sweet and helpful and I really felt welcome.

I was looking for 12 vegan cinnamon rolls, and a quick Google search brought me to The Blessed Braid. I inquired via email, and Cheryl was quick to respond. We coordinated the order through email, and I was able to pick up the rolls two days later. Cheryl was super pleasant to work with, and she was quick and kind with her responses. And the vegan cinnamon rolls - to die for! The woman I purchased them for loved them, and every non-vegan who was hesitant to try them all commented on how they would have no clue they were vegan if I hadn't said anything. The cinnamon-y dough was chewy and the frosting was perfectly sweet. I'll be going to Cheryl at The Blessed Braid in the future for my vegan and gluten free treats.

I love this bakery. Sorry I didn't come sooner. Super nice staff, amazing treats. Definitely be coming back soon.

Wow! What an amazing bakery!!! Cheryl at the Blessed Braid bakery in Irvine is so good!! The vegan Challah is delicious and the right size for 2 people. We almost ate the entire loaf and the vegan Hamantaschen, vegan black and white cookies and the vegan almond drops / wedding cookies?? Omg! Just go!! So happy to have found this bakery!! Will be back next week! You can order in advance!!

Amazing, best to order in advance though because they sell out quickly. Amazing cookies and breads

My mom ordered challah rolls for a party and they were some of the best challahs I have ever had. When she arrived to pick them up, they were fresh out of the oven. Excellent customer service, too! I highly recommend.