So good and so many options! My favorite was the biscoff cheesecake. I'd just recommend a drizzle…read moreof biscoff cookie butter. Plenty of seating available. Service was friendly and helpful.

We were already in the area and wanted to pick up a few pieces of bread, along with their…read morecheesecake to-go. It looks like their specialty is definitely cheesecakes, as they had a large variety of premade options displayed and ready for purchase. For the flavor, we went with a simple strawberry cheesecake, and I would say it was good. Personally, it didn't blow me away, but it was still a solid cheesecake overall. This was one of the few spots open before 12 PM at Nixon Plaza, so it definitely had a steady line of people coming in to grab drinks and bread.

La Monarca Bakery in Uptown Whittier is a real gem! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was…read morewarm and inviting. A huge shoutout to Brenda, the manager -- she was incredibly friendly and went out of her way to be accommodating, which made the whole experience even better. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh, and you could tell a lot of care goes into what they make. Whether you're stopping in for a quick coffee and pastry or grabbing something more substantial, this place delivers on both quality and service. Great customer service can really make or break a spot, and La Monarca nails it. I'll definitely be back -- highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the Uptown Whittier area!

This review is specifically about the customer service I received…read more I walked in on a Saturday morning and stood at the counter waiting to be helped. I don't mind waiting--that wasn't the issue. The problem was that no one acknowledged me. The two employees working saw me, turned their backs, and continued what they were doing. A simple "We'll be right with you" would have gone a long way. After several minutes, one of the employees finally turned around and asked to take my order. I asked a question about one of their food items and where I could find it. She looked irritated and silently pointed toward the bread section. I had already looked there and didn't see what I was asking about, so I was understandably confused. When she noticed my confusion, she dismissively said, "If you don't see it, we don't have it," in an unprofessional tone. I simply said "Okay, thank you" and walked away. A customer service training needs to be reviewed with these young ladies. I see many people are having similar complains about the service and it's unfortunate because this place has so much potential.

This place is great! For my gender reveal I ordered a large concha to split open with the color…read morereveal inside. They were able to accommodate my order and my order of 100 pan dulces.. including 2 dozen blue and 2 dozen pink conchas. Will definitely be back to order for the next party! The pan was delicious!

I stopped in to pick up some tamales and was pleasantly surprised. The bakery looked clean, well…read moremaintained, and the staff were friendly, polite, and attentive. The tamales were just ok but I'll definitely cone back and try their other baked goods including pan dulce.

3.5 stars. This is a…read morehole in the wall place. Cash is better since they charge fees for using credit cards. I guess locals know their specialties. I just followed what the previous customer picked and it was plain bread with some chocolate powder.

I bought tamales this morning 4 pork and 2 cheese. They must…read morebe left over from the Christmas. They were horrifying dried and tasteless. The paper wrappers were burnt as if someone lid a torch at the corners. I can't imagine the quality this store is serving to the customers. I was not thinking clearly. I should have taken pictures and post them. I did bring them back within 15 minutes and they gave me a refund. The lady asked if I put them in the microwave.!!!!!

This place has fantastic food. Everything ordered (see pic) was amazing. Will definitely recommend…read morethis to friends amd will definitely be coming back. The owner was super nice and accommodating and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Can't wait until my next visit.

The staff was great. It seemed like to owner lets them eat a meal. I had a omelette. The is my…read morenew favorite place. It was wonderful. The potatoes could have been more crunchy. My wife had the strawberry/banana French toast. She said that was also great i've been looking for a good omelette locally. I've tried many places and I have not found a good one. Until now. Their omelette was wonderful. And my wife's French toast was wonderful. This is my new favorite place. I would definitely recommend going to.

I highly recommend Melrose Bakery for any of your upcoming catering or personal needs. They offer…read morean exceptional selection of high-quality pastries, including muffins, bear claws, and danishes. In addition to their sweets, they provide a premium assortment of fresh breads such as baguettes, bagels, and sliced loaves. In my experience, their products are consistently flavorful, generously portioned, and offer excellent value.

Their bread is so delicious. It literally taste so fresh. Their have fast and friendly service…read more. parking is limited so maybe go with a friend and one buy and the other drive.

The empanadas are really good and the coffee is delicious, I've been craving these for a while…read more It's the perfect breakfast and coffee spot They have a solid arrangement of pretty good pan dulce Every time I go in the staff is really nice I'm not sure what their hours are tho, the last couple times I try to go they were closed even tho their hours say they should be open

Well safe to say I had a very bad experience here. I wanted to order the chorizo breakfast burrito…read morewithout the jalapeno, and the young female worker said that the chorizo already had the jalapeno in it and that's just how it comes. So I then ask for the regular breakfast burrito and she then says that's a discontinued item. So the chorizo burrito has chorizo, egg, cheese jalapeno and potato? The breakfast burrito has egg, cheese, ham and potato. But the breakfast burrito is discontinued??? Really??? Then the girl says just get the chorizo burrito and to just pick them out as I go. What???? And we ordered to eat there but our food was served in a bag and foil. Oh and I did not receive my water The burrito was small and not much flavor and we paid over $30 for this experience....we will not be coming back. Sorry

Authentic, fresh, and full of flavor! We came in for breakfast and tried the green chile & cheese…read moretamale along with the beef tamale--both were moist, not dry at all, and absolutely delicious. Every bite hit the spot and felt homemade. We couldn't leave without grabbing some pan dulce, and it did not disappoint--soft, fresh, and the perfect pairing with a morning coffee. If I had one small suggestion, it would be to make the tamales just a little bigger. But overall, this place is definitely worth checking out.

Sweet bread and bollios not good. Sweet bread dense and weighty, their bakery certainly doesn't…read morecompare to El Pavo's sweet bread and bollios. Used to come here years ago, it was better then.

Totally getting a F.R.I.E.N.D.S vibe here with all the open space and comfy seating…read more I'm currently temporarily handicapped and came in Monday morning and passed by the front but went through the back lot first to see if they had parking with a ramp so it'd be easier for me to make my way to the shop. Must've missed it because I didn't see a sign on the back for the store and I had forgotten which building it was so I went back to the front and started climbing the stairs to get in. First thing I noticed was how huge it was. It's probably the largest coffee place I've been to. I asked the barista if they also served any type of breakfast and she said they only serve brunch on the weekends. I ended up just ordering the large Hazelnut latte with hemp milk substitute ($6ish). I looked around and chose to sit by the window There is SOO much seating here. There's long tables, round tables, small tables, bar seating, couch seating, patio seating. Ideal for studying by yourself or with a larger group. I am definitely coming back for their dinner menu (with cocktails!) and really want to try their brunch menu.

Very nice atmosphere Delicious latte... I really want to…read moretry the dinner or Sunday brunch here too!! I must come back and try the pour over coffee of the day...

Best baked goods in Whittier, never disappoints! Been buying from them for years and will continue…read morefor many more.

If I could give this more than five stars I would. This is without exaggeration one of the best…read morecheesecakes I've ever had in my life. Every bite was unbelievably rich, silky and the crust was perfection. My family loved it and cant wait to try what else is on the menu. 10/10