1954 Egashira Bakery
Costa Mesa
Originating from Saga, Japan, 1954 Egashira Bakery brings over 70 years of baking heritage to The CAMP in Costa Mesa with a spacious, aesthetic interior. The small-batch bakery is widely celebrated for its pillowy shokupan milk bread, warm and buttery salt bread, sweet mini croissants, and custard-filled pastries, often paired with specialty matcha drinks.
Commenters are broadly excited about the high-quality soft breads and unique items like mentai bread and cinnamon rolls, but warn of long morning lines and frequent early sellouts. The most consistent complaints center on the notoriously difficult parking situation at The CAMP and occasional disappointment with drinks or social media hype.
- Must-try items include the signature salt and butter bread, shokupan, and mini croissants.
- Visit early in the morning, as popular loaves and pastries frequently sell out early.
- Parking at The CAMP is notoriously tight and frustrating, so budget extra time to park.
- Expect long lines and queues during peak morning hours.
- Complement pastries with specialty drinks like the matcha sea salt latte.
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