Those from Southern California are probably well acquainted with 85C Bakery Cafe, a Taiwanese bakery chain known for its sea salt coffee, countless varieties of fresh bread, and unending long lines and crowds. I live 5 minutes away from the bakery yet almost never go unless it's with out-of-town visitors. The bread is indeed delicious, but the crowds keep me away. This past weekend, some friends brought over a dozen mochi egg custard tarts fresh out of the oven. They even called ahead to ensure they'd get a fresh tray. I've had egg tarts from 85C plenty of times, but never had I had one that was so fresh that it was still warm when I received it. The crust was flaky and crisp, its sweetness fully evident. The egg custard was warm and the layer of mochi on the bottom of the tart was soft and chewy. The ones I've had before always had limp crusts lacking that sweet crisp and a mochi layer that was more tough and stiff. What a difference! This certainly renewed my desire for 85C Bakery pastries. :)
85C Bakery Cafe
Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center
2700 Alton Pkwy, Ste 123
Irvine, CA 92606
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