Best of: Valentine's Day Treats in OC

Some people come into our lives, leave footprints in our hearts, and always leave the same box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day. But hold on a sec, what if your Valentine left something other than the plain ol’ box of chocolates?

Some of the best bakeries in Southern California have opened their doors right here in Orange County, making it the best place to purchase your Valentine some of the tastiest baked goods around.

Still wanting to purchase chocolates? Try purchasing a zen decadent box of champagne chocolates from Teuscher. Teuscher has been known for some of the richest chocolates in the world, imported from Switzerland every week.

A box of Casey’s cupcakes is sure to bring a sparkle to her eye on the special day. Casey’s cupcake was the winner of the Food Networks Cupcake Wars in 2011. They have a special Cupid’s Chocolately Coconut Red Velvet cupcake that is so delicious; it would melt cupid’s heart. Casey’s cupcakes locations are in Laguna and Newport Beach.

Have loved one with food allergies? No problem! Just a hop, skip and a jump across Orange County cupid will find Sensitive Sweets allergy bakery. This unique little gem of Orange County offers allergy-free muffins, cookies, cupcakes, breads and specialty cakes. All of the products made in this bakery are gluten, wheat, dairy, egg, soy and nut free.

When looking for that unique Valentine’s Day treat, French’s Bakery is a cupcake fantasy. French’s is known for making unique treats in Orange County for the past 34 years. Get a rich pastry to serve your Valentine breakfast in bed, along with a box of freshly made heart shaped cookies.

Treat your Valentine like a real princess, by purchasing her something from Cinderella Cakes. She is sure to feel like a princess at a ball when she opens a box of designer Cinderella cupcakes. There are four local showrooms available in Orange County, including home delivery options.

Her heart will skip a beat when getting surprised with something special, sweet and unique on Valentine’s Day.