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    Caramelo Café

    3.9 (3.2k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Omelette
    jenn l.

    I used to come here in the early 2000s when it was a small mom and pop shop and probably seated less than 50 people. I just recently came back for the first time since nearly 20 years ago, and so much changed! They expanded and seems like there may be another location as well! The food was better than I remember too! The churro platter was really good, especially with the dipping sauces. The chilaquiles was tasty. The green was on the tangy side just fyi. All the dishes were tasty and I would come back to try more items!

    Natalie J.

    This is my second time coming here and the space itself is always busy. Their coffees seem to be popular. Ordered the lavender honey latte and it was delicious, the perfect balance of sweet. For the food, the house burrito was good, but it was a bit dry when you hit the middle of the burrito. Felt like it needed sour cream inside and cheese to balance the meet and potatoes. The same for the hobo skillet. Needed a balance, maybe even some diced vegetables like bell peppers. They just felt like heavy dishes. I came and enjoyed their strawberry crepes the last time, which were delicious. But again, the dishes feel a bit unbalanced. Either it's heavy on the grease to clog the arteries or heavy on the sweet to give you diabetes. Worth a visit, but I haven't found a dish I like that gives a wow. They did forget my plate last time, so everyone ate as I waited for my plate to come. Staff is friendly but like I said, they do get busy and I have seen some tables get served sooner than others.

    Not sure why this place has the reviews it does, the food is very bland with not much flavor. My friend got the Texan skillet and the steak was very dry perhaps over cooked, I got the chipotle chilaquiles and added chicken. The chicken was quite dry and had no flavor, and the texture almost seemed like day old chicken leftovers. Ordered a michelada and it just tasted like watered down Clamato so I added a lot of lemon and tapatio but still wasn't good so ended up not drinking it. As for service, they served us our food and we had no utensils, we finally got a servers attention to ask for utensils to eat.

    El Tri
    Denise G.

    Service was great! We got seated right away, the servers came to check in with us to take our drink and food order Almost immediately. My daughter and I shared El Tri. Which was red and green chilaquiles, with steak, potatoes and egg. It was very filling for both of us. We enjoyed it. They also have a variety of crepes which we have had before and are delicious. The cafe de olla is a must try!

    Ray M.

    My wife and I met friends here for breakfast. Our experience was relaxing and fun, thanks to the great customer service we received and the delicious meal we enjoyed. The employees who assisted us were very friendly, attentive, and hardworking. The food we had was perfectly prepared and flavorful. The vibe here is fun, with uplifting Mexican music playing overhead, and the restaurant is colorful, clean, and inviting. Parking is readily available in the large, private parking lot.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Laura G.

    Yes ! THEY CHANGED MANAGEMENT! Trust me when I say ... this is good news . They manager before would always have a mean look , and you can tell other workers would feel her," bad vibes " ... it would also make customers feel icky while trying to enjoy their meals . I wouldn't mind coming often even more now . I will always be a huge fan of the Huevos Rancheros . Once you have that meal , you would be hooked for life .

    Chilaquiles
    Paulina M.

    Tried Caramelo Cafe in La Puente and ordered the chilaquiles--really good choice. The flavors were on point, with the perfect balance of sauce and texture so the chips weren't too soggy or too dry. Simple dish, but they did it really well. Went in on a Saturday morning around 9:30 and there was about a 10-minute wait. By the time we headed out, there were a bunch of parties waiting, so it definitely gets busy.

    French Toast Breakfast Combo
    Jorge B.

    Didn't take a picture- had order their club panini and the vanilla ice cream espresso coffee. All the food lagged tastes. 3 of us tried/shared the two meals along with drinks- water, can Coke and some a strawberry Licuado (shake-like). Eggs were cold which was also the comment made by a lady sitting two tables away from us. We were there last Saturday morning. Service was ok, needs improvement. I had to walk up the server area and ask for the syrup (none on our table). Only had one toast, one sausage and the drinks. Everything else was left on the table. No one asked if there was any issues with the food or asked if we had room for dessert... she just put the bill on the table n walked away... Do we plan on coming back?? Maybe for the coffee which was the only thing we all enjoyed having that morning. Nothing special here from what we experienced.... Overpriced food

    House Burrito
    Kaycee S.

    I've got to say... I'm super impressed by this place!! I've been here three times now and the staff and the food has not disappointed me :)! The food here is so good and the coffee is made to perfection! I've gotten a few different dishes here and their seasoning is absolutely a amazing! One of the waitresses named Pamela, helped my dad and I out the first time and she talked us through for what they are known for and customers favorites. They are known for their Chilaqulies which omg you definitely have to get it! As for drinks, I've gotten a caramel blended ice coffee and one of their signature lattes (amor de naty). Both were delicious! The taste of coffee and their other flavors are pretty balanced which is nice when paired with your meal. Overall this place deserves the 5 stars because of their amazing service, consistent delicious & well seasoned food, and their tasty drinks. I also would like to thank Pamela again for helping us feel very much welcomed for when we first tried this place out :)!

    Breakfast Burrito
    Cesar D.

    Ordered a breakfast burrito to go and was DELICIOUS. I love their crepes too. Been coming to this place for years now before they expanded their restaurant and they deserve their success.

    Club Panini
    Debby D.

    Inside was a dark and chill atmosphere. I liked the ambiance. We were giving a large steel carafe of water. Condiments were already on the side of the table and the server was really friendly and prompt with orders and bringing food out. My friend brought me here, she's been here before and said everything was great. Can't go wrong with anything you order from here. This could be preference since I thought it was just ok. I got the chilaquiles and club panini. It was cooked well, and the egg was over medium as requested. It was cooked perfectly. The problem is I didn't really taste much flavor aside from tomatillo. It was as if the chips were sitting in a sauce of just boiled tomatillo. The club sandwich was also too salty for me. I paid an extra $2 to get my side upgraded to fries and that was delicious. It was crispy and hot. I wouldn't rule not coming back if friends wanted to come back but it just wouldn't be my first choice.

    Coffee bar $$$
    Val G.

    This place has very good food! I really like some of their dishes and they do a decent job. It used to be one of our favorites years ago but in the recent years, it has dropped from 5-Stars to 3-Stars. Prices make it difficult to come here on a more regular basis and the service seems to be lacking compared to what it used to be. Today, we came after church and ordered three Cafe de Olla's. My daughter asked for cream for her coffee but we continued to wait as our waitress disappeared. When they brought out our food, which was very quick, my daughter asked again for the cream from the male waiter that was helping. He actually gave her a look, like disgusted or annoyed, he went to his area and he never brought over the cream. Had to ask the host to finally get cream for her coffee. The food was good. We are disappointed that the have removed the Poblano crepe, it was one of our favorites but what we did order was very good. My daughter and I shared the Crepe Combo with eggs, sausage, potatoes and a banana crepe. Everything was great. My son had the Big Boy breakfast. Man did that get a proper name. The ham steak was huge, pancakes were delicious. Again, everything was so good. Place was busy but we were able to get in quickly. No more hour waiting time like years back.

    Nando I.

    I loved this restaurant. The food is great, very tasty. Served warm and delicious. The customer service is amazing, they constantly check up on you if you need anything. And the ambiance is great, makes you feel at home. Definitely will come back to spend quality time with my family and enjoy the brunch. Will recommend to my family and friends! Thanks Caramelo Café.

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    Kind and attentive servers:) yummy crepes! The food came out very fast and the atmosphere was fun

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    This is a gem in LP, the food is delicious. This place has great service along with a nice vibe.

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    Are they open today?

    Yes, we are open 7 days a week at this location (Amar) Sunday - Wednesday 8am - 3pm Thursday, Friday… 

    No puedo reservar mi mesa por Yelp no está funcionando?

    Si pero todas las personas tienen que estar en el Restuarante para que los puedan sentar.

    Will they be able to accommodate two strollers in a party of 4?

    Yes they will. It's a very good size Restuarant.

    Cómo más los puedo contactar? En caso de que su teléfono esté desconectado

    El número de teléfono parece estar funcionando para mí.

    Are there refills on drinks?

    We give free refills on regular coffee and peppermint iced tea. There is an additional charge for refills on our other beverages.

    Is there outdoor seating? pet friendly?

    When we were there they didn't have outdoor seating. They also require that your whole party is there when they seat you. Can't tell if they're pet friendly, but they're definitely kid friendly. :)

    Are you guys opening a new restaurant on maplegrove and valinda?

    Yes we are! We don’t have a set opening day yet but definitely before the end of the year!

    Can I place an order for pickup?

    Hello! Yes you can give us a call at (626) 962-1400 or place an order at caramelo.cafe

    Hello you do delivery?

    Sometimes they deliver. They charged extra but only sometimes .

    Text number for takeout?

    (626) 691-5009

    Do you guys do reservations?

    Sorry, we are currently unable to provide reservations due to our limited capacity, as soon as we are able to provide reservations we will announce it!

    Is this open for dine in?

    No, we are closed for dine in until further notice.

    Have they opened for dine in? If so do we need to make reservations?

    Yes we are open for dine in, we do not accept reservations but we do offer Waitlist by Yelp which allows you to add your name to the list ahead of time. Just know that we need you to check-in (by text or in person) in order for us to have a table… 

    Do you guys uber?

    Sorry we do not Uber at the moment

    Hi I'm trying to book a reservation for 10 people and I'm not able to get through on the phone line?

    Hey Steffanie! Unfortunately we are unable to offer reservations at this time. We do have the Waitlist option here on Yelp and you can put your name on the list before you arrive. Hope this helps!

    Is this place pet friendly for a little dog (French Bulldog)?

    Hi GL! Unfortunately we do not allow pets in the restaurant. It is a small space where they could be stepped on or hurt.

    What are the vegan options?

    No food; some bar snacks - potato chips, peanuts, that sort of thing

    Do you take reservations today?

    They take reservations via Yelp.

    When will the re opening be?

    They are reopen :)

    Hi, is the restaurant open yet?

    Yes

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    T-Swirl Crepe

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    (541 reviews)
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    Boutique
    Free WiFi

    Hands down the best crepes I've ever had in my life!! I don't even want to eat crepes from other…read moreplaces anymore because this is my favorite spot. Any of the T-Swirls actually are worth going to, I wish there was one in the Bay Area. I may be hyping it up because I personally like it so much. Ordering is easy, there are two kiosks and then you get your crepe within 5 minutes. I always order the Matcha Chocolate Truffles crepe. My boyfriend and family members have ordered other ones. Everyone generally likes the crepes they ordered. I like how the crepe is super crispy and the ingredients in it is like a party in my mouth. I have yet to try a crepe like the Matcha Chocolate Truffles! Can't wait to come back during my next SoCal trip.

    Honestly, I love the crepes here. The review is based more on the false advertising. On the door…read morethey have a huge sign saying "Afternoon Mini Crêpe Special" $4.99 12pm-5pm. I was like well that's a heck of a deal. They have kiosk ( I don't think I have ever ordered directly with an employee) so I'm ordering the mini and no discount is coming up. I ask the employee and he says oh the crème brulee doesn't count. Ummm no where does it say certain ones or limitations or restrictions. So then I try another mini and still regular price. It is 2:35pm on a Tuesday afternoon so I am within time frame. I really think this should be fixed because that is false advertising. The sign is posted for a reason and they aren't honoring the "special" price. So I have attached. Let me know if I'm blind or not reading correctly. But the sign has nothing posted as to the restrictions.

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