La Monarca Bakery &amp; Cafe

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13 years ago

This is the closest coffee place to my work and I come here often for a pick me up. I'm a fan of their drinks! My favorite drink here is the Iced Cinnamon Coffee. The drink prices here are pretty affordable and its slightly cheaper than Starbucks. They sell pastries here as well and I am not a fan. I find them to be either too dry or too sweet. read more

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Mari S.

11 years ago

Their bread and coffee is always freshly made and on point. I stop by La Monarca at least 2 times per week on my way to work. I normally grab a conchita and a small iced coffee. More often than not my conchita is warm, soft, and simply delicious. In the past I've had their blended Oaxacan beverage. This beverage is a mix of coffee beans, and Mexican hot chocolate; it's out of this world! I typically don't drink sugary drinks, but the blended beverages at La Monarca are an exception. On a couple occasions, I have forgotten my lunch at home so I pick up a chicken and veggie salad. This is not your typical salad with lettuce, in fact, this salad has no lettuce. Instead the salad is made up of corn, black beans, garbanzos, cilantro, and lime. Yummy! The customer service at this location is exceptional. Even though I come here very often ( I'm starting to notice that the ladies who work here recognize my face) I am always warmly greeted, and I still get samples of the different items on their menu. A definite must if you have a craving for fresh and authentic Mexican pastries. read more

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11 years ago

I drove pass here and remember the butterfly from their store in Pasadena. I remember good things from the other store, so decided to come check this one out since i'm in this area more than I am in South Pasadena. I came here to pick up a cake for my friend's birthday. They had many samples of their cake. I had a sample of the mexican chocolate and strawberry shortcake. I was a fan of both. The girl helping me was super sweet. Very helpful. I also ended up getting a ice coffee with brown sugar and cinnamon. Always a favorite of mine here. It was super yummy with some half and half in it. (what the girl recommended) Its a cute place to pick up some coffee, pastries, or foods. read more

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Alexis G.

6 years ago

Great place great people and the lunch boxes and cakes are bomb AF went there today to this location bought four lunch boxes for the family the two ladies there were really polite and patient with us and even threw in a free guava cake read more

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Shanny W.

6 years ago

Good but pricey depending on what you order. Cute holiday desserts but I do live close to a bakery I would probably only go back to get the tres leches cake. read more

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Stephanie S.

9 years ago

My mom and I received an excellent costumer service from Jacob and Isabel today. On a side note, next time you go you have to buy the strawberries and cream, horchata and tres leches cake . read more

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A B.

8 years ago

UPDATE: I stopped by after not coming here for a while. They no longer sell whole wheat bolillos. No reason to come hereany more. OLD REVIEW: Only one cashier on most weekend mornings. Line usually is 10 people long and very slow. Never again on a Saturday. read more

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Sasha E.

9 years ago

I preordered a cake for my son's birthday this past weekend, I scheduled my pick up time at 11AM. My dad did me a favor to go and pick up the cake only to come and find out that the cake was not ready... he drove home and was called an hour and a half after... I was very disappointed, because this incident took extra time off our party prep and backed us up a notch. It has also been twice that my cousin gets charged double transaction on her debit card at this location by the same employee. Anyways... love the bakery but not this location. Will try a different location. read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Commerce, California

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J C.

5 years ago

This one star is for the kind of treatment I received in this location. I typically have good experiences in this monarcha chain of cafes but this one in particular had the staff treat me in such a disrespectful manner. Here's what happened , I came to this location to meet with a friend and after driving for an hour I had to use the restroom so bad ! I asked the staff if they could open the restroom for me and they said it was for customers only . I notified them that I was meeting a friend here and that we will be ordering as soon as I get out of the restroom. The person at the cashier told me no , it's for costumers and I explained myself again and. I told her the same thing that I was here to be a customer . She began raising her voice and yelling at me to tell me that those are the rules and that I COULD NOT USE THE FACILITY . I said this was ridiculous. Mind you, I'm still holding it to go to the restroom and I had to practically beg. I asked to speak to a manager and they said there was no manager and I could leave my phone # and hope I get a callback. I was treated inhumanly and it wasn't necessary read more

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Martha H.

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8 years ago

Everything in this café today was great I have no complaints at all the two ladies that were working were very nice to me. I even thought the coffee was a little light and the lady was nice enough to give me something that I really enjoyed. The coffee has a really good taste and I love their sweet breads all of them are good. I wish I could remember the name of the two ladies that just helped me but it's OK I'll be in more often. read more

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Eva R.

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8 years ago

This is my favorite place to get coffee and a baked good. So much so that I have dabbled in making my own pan dulce. But I digress...there's a Starbucks literally a block from where I live but I am willing to go the extra mile (literally) to give my patronage to La Monarca. Everything tastes so good and comes with a side of comfort. I suggest you try the chipotle ham and cheese stuffed croissant. read more

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Bijan A.

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9 years ago

I have been coming here since it opened and I love it. Up until last year I would be here at least 5 times a week for a café del Carmen or café de hoya and a prevé of bread or mocha cake! I would still be going as often but I just don't make the time. Booooo. Everyone is always nice and attentive even when it's packed. I've never had a bad experience here! read more

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Edel R.

8 years ago

High prices average flavor Well as a Mexican I know bakery and sweets, their sweet bread is just "ok" but the "cafe de olla" is by far the worst coffee I ever tasted, ..it is really hard to do a good cafe de olla? not worth the money read more

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Vanessa L.

7 years ago

I love this place so much. Every drink I've had is delicious as well as all of their baked goods. I also love the friendliness of the staff and the cleanness of the shop. read more

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Gladys A.

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One of my favorite bakeries, love the mint con Conchas & the hot chocolate, wish they had a monarca in every city

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Jose A.

7 years ago

Love this place, the cafe de olla is awesome and recommended. The staff is friendly and hard working. There is perks if you are a regular customer read more

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P E.

8 years ago

If your family is Michoacana this chain of amazing restaurants and cafes really hots deep into a quasi spiritual root of your soul. The bolilo sandwiches are amazing, the deserts are too good to be true. You could litterally have a different pasrty daily for several months, and almost all of them will be your favorite. On a business level, this chain breaks huge barriers that no Starbucks or Coffee Bean will ever! True environmental responsibility really matters here. It's a whole package if there has ever been one for the Mexican communities internationally. Que Vivan Las Tradiciones Tarascas! read more

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Lorena C.

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Great bakery and coffee! I had the Cafe de Olla, cuerno de trigo and a galleta de agave! Coffee was so delicious I had a refill. Refills on coffee and Cafe de Olla are $1. I went in the afternoon to get some studying done. It was quite, with plenty of space and outlets. Customer service is great, they answered all my questions and made recommendations. It's located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. I need to go back for a cold brew Cafe de Olla! read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - I had a cuerno de trigo (wheat croissant), soo delicious and Cafe de Olla (no cream or sugar needed). - Bakeries Near Me - Commerce, California

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Michael S.

7 years ago

I've only been once but I went on a binge and also stole my friends foods. I had a few of the cakes and they were all great. Love them all. Flavorful and moist. I also had a puerquito (I think I spelled that right?) and it was great. A nice place to stop and have dessert. I took off a Star Bc I didn't like my coffee but I got an espresso drink and I'm super picky (grew up in Italy) so I know I'm kind of mean about coffee. But I did have a Café de La olla and I trade my friend because it was sweet and delicious and loved that. All in all it was great. 4 stars. read more

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Rachel N.

9 years ago

I am in love with Mexican style pastries ! Horchata cake was good. I don't know the name of that I had.... but cream filled taco thing was so!!!! Good. read more

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Anne A.

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I've been hearing so much about La Monarca I wanted to visit when I was close by one of their locations. They seem to be rapidly expanding and I wanted to see why. I've had a taste of their pastries over the years during my annual visits to Tacolandia and was excited to finally visit one of their bakeries. This location has the look of a standard, bakery chain. They source their coffee beans it seems from Oaxaca. I had an iced, flavored coffee, but not too impressed by it. It's probably as good as the McDonald's iced coffee I get from time-to-time out of drive through convenience sorry to say. Tierra Mia I think impressed me more with their recommended horchata latte. I know they are different drinks, but I am comparing their highly recommended items. We did a tasting of their pastries including the ever so popular conchas. Living in Los Angeles, I've had these pastries through the year at hole-in-the-wall Mexican and Salvadorean bakeries, and also at Vallarta numerous times. I've find these smaller conchas to be among the best, if not the best I've tasted so far. Something about them being smaller than usual made them more appealing to me. It's didn't seem as dry as the other versions I've tasted. I also enjoyed the icing on top of the conch. The cookies were quite good as well and wouldn't hesitate revisiting La Monarca for their pastries. If I saw one location in passing, I would not hesitate to stop by for a conch or some cookies! Looks like this growing chain has 7 locations in Los Angeles - http://www.lamonarcabakery.com/locations/ 5 stars for the conchas and Mexican cookies! This is probably the best quality I have tasted from a Mexican bakery in Los Angeles. read more

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Eduardo A.

9 years ago

Seriously this whole business is underrated. Great tortas de mole and their cafe de olla is like a gift from the gods! read more

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Charito G.

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OMG, I think this is going to become my new hang out in the mornings. I recently went after crazing something yummy and warm after dinner. I had the hot chocolate, which of course was abuelita, and a sweet bread. Minus the fact that I think local bakeries sell bread at much cheaper prices, we were pleasantly surprised with how clean the store was, the lay out, and the quality. It wasn't bad. I will definitely be going more often. read more

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Analily V.

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I won their Twitter contest. I won a basket full of their goodies! So imagine my disappointment when I found out I had to pick it up in Santa Monica. A drive to Santa Monica from Commerce is like 40 minutes and that's if there isn't any traffic. There's always traffic. Anyway, my aunt also won the contest and told me that the Rene, who I believe to be the owner, told her that my basket of goodies could be taken to their Commerce location for me to pick up! My fiance and I headed out there today. It's very clean and modern looking for a Mexican panaderia. I liked it. But the smell, sweet jesus the smell...it took all of my self-control not get all their pan dulce and shove them in my mouth. Weight Watchers can do that to a girl. While we waited for the worker (a super nice lady) to locate my basket, the fiance bought a tres leches cake and I settled for two cookies. See! I'm a good girl. The fiance said the cake was good and the cookies were yummy, too. While we waited we also saw several people come in a buy a variety of things: bolillo, conchas, etc., so they're definitely doing something right. Thank you La Monarca for my basket of goodies and I can't wait to go back and try more pan dulce! read more

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Cesar A.

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My wife and I tried this on recommendation from a friend of hers. They were spot on. Well worth the drive from the OC. This is a step up from your traditional panaderia. They have all the traditional breads (conchas, etc...) except they are made with quality organic ingredients whenever possible. They have an amazing menu of mexican coffees. Enough to make you leave your regular coffee chain. We were totally welcomed by the staff and they let us try anything we wanted. They were so cool. Needless to say we bought a ton of sweet bread. But I couldnt leave with out trying the chile verde torta. So good. read more

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Jane G.

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This bakery should be at the top of LA's Best Cakes list (if there is such). After a fall of flavor with my go to cake place, and keeping with goal of becoming a more aware and sustainable consumer, I came across La Monarca Bakery. La Monarca Bakery has teamed with Ecolife Foundation focusing on protecting the endangered Monarch butterflies of Mexico. With such worthy sustainable mission, I drove to the Commerce location in search of a cake. The bakery is located in a shopping strip that features a Target and El Super market; therefore, depending on the time that you go, parking can be seen a little daunting. To be sure; driving east on Whittier enter the parking lot at the east-most end of the shopping strip - that is where the bakery is at anyway and also there is less in/out traffic. Once you enter the bakery, you will feel at ease. The bakery has some sort of calming effect; perhaps all the deliciousnesses that are on display. The attendant was quick to offer me assistance. She was also not bothered by the many questions I had about cake flavors and prices. What was even better and perhaps should be part of EVERY bakery in existence, is the offering of samples of cakes they have for sale. The attendant let me sample all of the cakes but feeling a bit guilty, I just sampled three of the six flavors. After much debate and contemplation of leaving with three cakes instead of the one, I chose the traditional strawberry shortcake. And, how do you know it was a hit? There were no leftovers. read more

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Thomas J.

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7 years ago

Probably some of the friendliest staff I have encountered in a coffee shop. As soon as I walked in they had me try the taco and also one of their special lattes. They also mentioned their happy hour which was buy one get one. Extremely friendly and helped me pick out what I wanted. Will definitely be back. Try the Oatchata Latte (so so good!) read more

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Deisy R.

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Overall decent bakery. Cafe de olla which at most should be 2 something since it's just black coffee with cinnamon is almost $4. Yikes!

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James S.

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14 years ago

The Mexican hot chocolate cookie is a great and I can eat them by the dozen. Just pop them in my mouth one after the other. I'm sure I'll be diabetic at some point but Present James says "hey, you only live once!" While Future James says "Eff what Past James said!" (pricking thumb with a needle to check glucose level) read more

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Jackson M.

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Wonderful Mexican Hot Chocolate. Pastries are OK, a little dry, but hey, i came for the awesome hot chocolate so I am not complaining. read more

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Patricia M.

4 years ago

Third time going there If anything, the service has gotten worse It took them 25 minutes to get our order ready They looked flustered and severely understaffed. The food is good, but not worth waiting 25 minutes. read more

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Martha V.

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Laura C.

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7 years ago

Been coming to this Monarca for a couple of years. Never had a problem, always great customer service and great drinks. Mocha ice blended or over ice is my favorite!! read more

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Natalia R.

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One scoop of strawberry ice and a few baked goods cost me only $9,20. I ate everything at the same day. Yes, I am a glutton, but I don't gain weight, thank you very much. The two cheese danishes were delicious. I am so used to the sweetened cheese danishes at Starbucks that I actually had to take a second look at the pastry after I bit it to be sure it was a danish. I purchased 4 croissants; 2 filled with chocolate, 2 filled with caramel. All delicious. The chocolate's one were generously filled :) I bought 4 mini conchas, 2 of chocolate and 2 of vanilla.... yummy. Also last time I went there I purchased their pineapple ice cream and it was delicious! Tastefully sweet but not I-am-in-need-of-insulin-shots-sweet. read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Pineapple and ice strawberry - Bakeries Near Me - Commerce, California

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - 2 Chocolate croissants, 2 dulce de leche croissants, 2 chocolate conchas, 2 vanilla conchas and 2 cheese danishes - Bakeries Near Me - Commerce, California

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Roxy A.

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Forget Starbucks and Subway for a day. This place has the best caffeinated drinks, tortas, sweets and now salads. Vegetarian ops available! read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Can't pass up up the mole here and now I don't have have to pick up a side salad from Crapdonalds on the way in "-) - Bakeries Near Me - Commerce, California

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Fidencio J.

7 years ago

Used to love coming here. They had a wide selection of breads that were of high quality. However, now the bread quality seems to have lowered by a noticeable margin and selection has decreased as well. Well this is definitely not the worst bread you can get I do not reccomend coming here, it isn't worth the price. Especially considering other bakerys in the area which are cheaper and better like la chapala. Hope they return to form. read more

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George P.

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Great hot chocolate just like Abuela used to make! Too bad my grandma now drinks the fancy shmancy frappachinos from "El Estarbucks". Anyhoo, they had a ton of freshly baked goods...from cheesecakes, strawberry shortcakes, wedding cookies to traditional mexican sweet breads. Too bad Im on a diet. My next binge morning will be at La Monarca. Keep on Yelping read more

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Rachel T.

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This bakery satisfies ALL kinds of sweet tooths! My sister has been staying with a friend that lives in the area and of course she's finding all the good spots! The first we tried it they gave us the wrong slice of cake but it was still delicious nonetheless. This time I actually got to go in myself since we came to meet her for dinner in the area. This place has everything!! Mexican cookies, panderia and delicious slices of CAKE!!! They also have a coffee bar as well, it's pretty much your one stop shop! You can get a nice slice of cake for $4.00! They don't skimp on the slice either, everything is very fresh and doesn't taste like it came from the grocery store or a box of cake batter LOL! I really like this place and can't wait to try other goodies! ^__^ read more

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Mariela D.

11 years ago

It's my new obsession! Way better and cheaper than Starbucks. They have soy milk at this location (they don't at the HP one) so it's become my go-to spot. The service is always amazing and just about anything on the menu is absolutely delicious. read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Finally tried their strawberry shortcake. Definitely recommend! - Bakeries Near Me - Commerce, California

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Monica G.

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Like someone else had mentioned, Monarca is very sterline and very clean inside which might be good if you are looking for a place to get a pastry and a organic coffee (yes, their coffee is organic) AND be able to sit down and hold down a conversation. Their pan dulce is not very traditional and more expensive than most places in East LA but I enjoyed it. read more

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5700 E Whittier Blvd
Commerce, CA 90022
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(323) 869-8800
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http://lamonarcabakery.com/

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Hours

What time does La Monarca Bakery & Cafe open?

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does La Monarca Bakery & Cafe close?

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does La Monarca Bakery & Cafe take Bitcoin?

No, La Monarca Bakery & Cafe does not take Bitcoin.

Does La Monarca Bakery & Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, La Monarca Bakery & Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does La Monarca Bakery & Cafe have catering options?

Yes, La Monarca Bakery & Cafe does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does La Monarca Bakery & Cafe allow dogs?

No, La Monarca Bakery & Cafe does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does La Monarca Bakery & Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, La Monarca Bakery & Cafe has bike parking.

Does La Monarca Bakery & Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, La Monarca Bakery & Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does La Monarca Bakery & Cafe have parking?

Yes, La Monarca Bakery & Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is La Monarca Bakery & Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, La Monarca Bakery & Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does La Monarca Bakery & Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, La Monarca Bakery & Cafe has free WiFi.

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Ask the Community - La Monarca Bakery & Cafe

Do they sell cafe de olla?

Hello Leslie, yes we have café de olla in different presentations. Sachet boxes, 5lbs bag, 12oz bag or carafes to go, and cups to grab on the go. We have it available all everyday.

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Do you bake mini conchas for large orders?

Hello Amy, yes we do bake large orders of our mini conchas in catering page.

Any vegan options?

Hello Madeline! Yes we do have vegan options! We have our puerquito, elotito (pan fino), bolillo and polvorones, garbanzo salad that are vegan Friendly. Also you can… Read more

Have almond milk?

Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, we do have Almond milk.

Hi.....Do you make buñuelos?

Hi Judy, Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, we do make bunuelos. What makes our bunuelos unique is that they are baked, not fry. :)

Any champurrado here?

Hi, thank you for reaching out. Yes, we do make champurrado.

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Yihui Coffee

I'm not from the area and I've had this cafe near my friend's house bookmarked for a while! I love…read morethe uncommon ingredients they have in their drinks, and I chose the Jasmine Latte ($7). You can taste the Jasmine syrup and even as a latte, it somehow also tastes like a milk tea! I'm curious to try a drink with their black sesame syrup next time. There is a parking lot at the back that we weren't aware of, so we parked around the corner on the street. A lot of seating and the high ceiling is nice, staff were friendly. My friend tried the Cloudy ($7) which is described as red date, pear, and cream, so she wasn't expecting coffee to be in it LOL. Now you know! I only wish they closed later than 4:30pm T-T

Needed a real quick pick me up after doing 2 late night Jiluka concerts in a row, driving from…read moreNorCal to SoCal and then doing a day long maid cafe event and Yihui Coffee wasn't too far and we wanted to try something new. Service is efficient and our drinks came out decently quickly. This was around lunch time on a Sunday. As with almost every new drink or coffee place, minimalist aesthetic and a place for people to study and catch up I suppose. Wouldn't say it's the most unique. We got the: 1) Hojicha Latte: -We got this iced and you have the option to sweeten it with simple syrup or something else. We got this with a black sesame flavor and just the standard milk that it came with. -Not too sweet, but the taste of the sesame or even the hojicha can be a bit stronger as we've had similar drinks to this that were more appealing. 2) Iced Chocolate Milk: -I mean you can't really mess this up to be honest. It's mixed well and doesn't taste scathingly sweet like a bottled chocolate milk. My boyfriend got a no sugar coffee here and it still tasted pretty sweet (like unadjusted Starbucks sweet) and it was just tossed into my chocolate milk because he couldn't stomach it. Overall, it's just okay. I'm not really a coffee person, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

Merch of house blend coffees

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Ground Up Coffee

Locally owned & operated

Pet friendly

We came here on Memorial Day around 9 am and there was already a steady flow of traffic but not too…read morelong of a line to order. We were greeted as soon as we walked in! We waited in line about 5 minutes which gave me time to check out their main menu and a cute customer favorites menu. I also appreciated the art on the walls, the sticker fridge, and the bookshelf with books of all types and games. I ordered the April iced: quad shot latte, 1 pump honey, cinnamon, and oat milk. J ordered a large cold brew. The April is good, the espresso is very present but not overwhelming and I knew what to expect. The cold brew could be stronger but it tastes good.

This has become my new favorite local coffee spot. I stop by before work all the time, and it's…read morenice seeing a small community coffee shop getting more popular. It's conveniently right off the 60 freeway, with both indoor and outdoor seating and a welcoming local feel. The service is quick and efficient, and I appreciate supporting places like this over big corporate chains. I've tried the turkey & cheese croissant, spinach & ricotta croissant, everything bagel, and chocolate chip cookie, all really good. I also like that they heat everything in a toaster oven instead of a microwave. The coffee is consistently good, and I'll definitely keep coming back. Worth checking out if you're in the area.

The beautiful swirls of cinnamon in the iced vanilla cinnamon latte

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Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

Stopped in for a quick meeting and this location is nice! Good amount of 4-person tables and bar…read moreseating in the back of the main aisle. WiFi was reliable too. The music is on the louder side but could hear it through video calls. For drinks, I got the seasonal Ube latte with almond milk ($1 sub) and it was yummy! Nice balance of coffee and sweet Ube flavor and had a nice consistency. Would order again.

My Spaniard was alright. I felt like something was missing…read more Just in LA for memorial weekend and needed some pick me up before we head out to Long Beach. I am from the Bay 415 and 408, tasted more of the cinnamon than anything else. Ordered online so I am not sure of what service is like in person. Daughter and son-in-law picked it up for me. lol It's a cool name and im sure the ambiance inside reflects Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab. I'll give it another try when I come back in town. Maybe a different drink will suit my palate.

Goguma Crème Brûlée Bun

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Anhelo Coffee

Got the banana latte and the honey pistachio latte less sweet. I really enjoyed the banana latte…read morebecause I was actually able to taste the banana along with the espresso. It is on the sweeter side though, and my friend loved it. If you prefer your drinks less sweet, I'd recommend getting it half sweet. I thought the honey pistachio was just okay, as I wasn't really able to taste the pistachio but it might be because I got it less sweet. The inside was cute with plenty of seating and WiFi, making it a great spot to get some work done or catch up with friends. The service was friendly, and there was also a little puppy in the shop that was absolutely adorable. Parking is street parking, but it was easy to find a spot when I came on a Saturday afternoon. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try more of their drinks!

After ordering pretty much their whole menu & being tired of espresso and whatever else they had on…read moretheir menu. I began exploring my own flavor profiles, something I used to do at Mugs before they closed down which became an issue. Customers pay for what they want. It can be musically loud for business meetings (also can't take a call) and overwhelming backlog during their rush moments customers v. phone orders. Nice spot but limited mental on custom orders outside their sugary flavor profiles. They should post a sign that there are no substitutes like Michelin restaurants (Michelin restaurants may also accept custom, maybe this will stimulate them to become a Michelin coffee shop if that exists). When every dollar counts, recurring business is what stimulates. 1st time IG posts can only go so far. I take my money where I feel it's wanted. But enjoy your first cup let me know if you go back against other options in the area.

Triple Berry Lavender Latte

Bar area

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Must Have Coffee

Family-owned & operated

Free parking

Tried the hojicha latte and it was delicious. Good balance of sweet and earthy roasted flavor with…read morethis tea. There is a lot of space and it has a very calming vibe. Plenty of places to sit and study/read/hang out. Lots of fun options on the menu but definitely have the basics. If you are not from around here, there really is one easy way(direction is heading south bound on Atlantic) to get into the plaza so keep your eyes peeled and don't miss the entrance. Otherwise I didn't find issues with parking or lines. Staff were nice. Would definitely come back to try this again when I'm in the area.

5/18/26 I saw the sign Must Have Coffee-catchy!…read more It was a quick stop before heading to a Yelp Elite Event a few blocks away, this was convenient, a plus. I inquired if they make hot drinks (coz all the featured and pictured drinks are iced/cold), the young lady said they usually do not "can make it hot". I did not want to make waves so I just went with an iced coco Ube latte. It was crafted in a jiffy and Zi was on my merry way. The interior is cute with seating for patrons to hang out or do work/study. My beverage was pretty good, price is a bit more than average $8.29. Yikes

Rainbow sprinkle croffle

Red velvet rainbow cake

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Dubai Chocolate Croffle

Roam & Brew Coffee

Family-owned & operated

Free WiFi

Roam & Brew is hands down our favorite coffee + matcha spot in Montebello, and the place we kept…read morecoming back to without even thinking twice. I always order the matcha with 1.5 scoops of matcha, vanilla syrup, and light ice, and it's consistently perfect every single time, rich, smooth, not watered down, and clearly made with quality matcha. You can actually taste it, which sadly isn't a given these days. My boyfriend's go-to is the vanilla cold brew with a splash of whole milk, and it never misses. Smooth, balanced, not overly sweet, just really well done. Beyond the drinks, the vibe is what really sets Roam & Brew apart. It's always busy for a reason. Friendly staff, welcoming energy, and a place that genuinely feels like it was built for the community. You never feel rushed or like just another order. Consistency, quality, and care are everything in a coffee shop, and Roam & Brew nailed all three. It's obvious how much thought goes into what they serve and how they show up for customers. Montebello is lucky to have had this spot, and it's a huge loss to see them go. If you're reading this and still have a chance to visit, do it. This place truly deserved the love it got

Great coffee! So glad they have a permanent place in Montebello and am looking forward to trying…read moretheir various options. So far my favorite have been the keto options as well as the Brown Shaken Sugar Espresso and the iced Teddy Graham latte.

Hibiscus & berries tea, strawberry, lemonade, water, and garnished with freeze dried strawberries.

Chai spices, vanilla, double espresso, and your choice of milk.

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Blue butterfly pea flower tea, lavender, lemonade, and water.

Picaresca Barra De Cafe

I found this place while on a mission to track down some really good micro-roasted coffee beans,…read moreand it was also highly recommended by the wonderful folks at Cafe Minerva in Hermosa Beach. After fighting my way through South Bay traffic and making the drive from Hermosa, I can confidently say it was 100% worth it. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, welcoming, and full of heart. You can tell there's a lot of love behind what they're doing here, and that energy carries through everything from the service to the food and, of course, the coffee. I ordered a quad espresso over ice, and wow... it was absolutely delicious. Smooth, flavorful, perfectly balanced, and honestly one of the better iced espressos I've had in a long time. Even better, the prices felt very fair for the quality. For food, I ordered the chilaquiles and the frijoladas, and both were incredible. They had this subtle but delicious undertone of spice that kept building with every bite. The surprise star of the visit was their house syrup. It was so good that I ended up buying a bottle to take home. The flavor instantly transported me back to mornings in Mexico with my grandma, waking up early, sipping coffee together, and enjoying the comforting aroma of café de olla. It was one of those unexpected moments where a simple taste brings back a flood of memories. Great coffee, amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and a little taste of nostalgia. I'll definitely be making the drive back.

Been coming here for a year. Normally I try and few things before I really make a review. Let's…read morestart with the staff, only one of the staff members is really kind and bless her heart. It varies who you get, alot of attitude, eye rolls for no reason. Oddly enough, unless you're someone well known they will go over the moon for you. Saw it the other day bring them water salsa while their other customers have to get everything but, i digress. The mulato breakfast sandwich, its flavorful! I do recommend trying it if its your first time and want something not so heavy. I like the chilaquiles, its better when you add a fried egg. Soo yummy, savory, and flavorful! As for the coffee, if you like a pick me up... and a coffee that isn't sweet but strong. I suggest a refresher drink (tonics). The coffee is sugary and you unfortunately cant taste some of the coffee. If that's your preference, we'll i recommend. Besides that, the environment is lovely and art they have. Though its a hit or miss with staff especially if you like friendly service.

Breakfast burrito. Bacon, potatoes, egg, cheese.

Inside seating area.

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Cafe De Olla Latte

Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea

i read other reviews that their horchata latte was highly recommended. it did not disappoint! the…read more menu doesn't have prices listed but as of 3/2026, the coffee was $6.50 and the muenster breakfast sandwich is $8.23. the cafe doesn't have indoor seating. their outdoor patio has ample seating with plenty of shade, but come early! when i arrived at 10am, all the shaded seats were occupied. it is a great place to catch up with friends. studying here may be harder given that the seating is outdoors with no outlets, at least not that i saw. there is 2-hour unmetered street parking in front the cafe.

Underwhelmed. Had the signature breakfast sandwich and really "where's the beef" small barely…read moreanything there served with nothing else. Plates need to look and be attractive. Forgive me and this may have been one of but the servers have to look presentable. It flows thru the food and service you give. You may not have informs but dirty stained clothes don't inspire me that the operation is clean thru and thru. The ambience so cool and I want to hang there but if the food and coffee are not GREAT! Then pass.

Food Menu & Baked Treats Case

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Matcha Latte

Vida Pura

Went to Vida Pura and got their breakfast burrito. It's been on my bucket list for a while, and…read moreneedless to say, it was definitely worth it. I'm glad I finally got around to trying it. I loved the avocado and hash brown combination, and the salsa that came with it paired really well, a little kick with it. The portion size was great and definitely filled me up. The service was fast, but seating is pretty limited since it's mainly outdoors. Parking can be a little rough because it's street parking only, and it was pretty full when I came on a Saturday morning. I would definitely come back. I also saw that they make coffee and matcha drinks, and they all looked really good, so I'd definitely come back to try that next time!

Vida Pura is a Latina-owned plant based cafe located in the heart of East LA. It was formerly a…read morevegan food truck and eventually became the current brick-and-mortar cafe. [Parking]: Free small public parking lot directly across from the shop. [Amenities]: This is a really small coffee shop with no indoor tables and only two small outdoor tables. No restroom is available. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are the Breakfast Burrito, Teddy Bear (double espresso, agave, housemade vanilla cold foam, Teddy Grahams), and Banana Nut. All drinks are made with oat milk. Please note that the kitchen closes at 1 PM on Monday - Tuesday and 2 PM on Wednesday- Sunday even though the cafe remains open for another 1 - 2 hours. Come early for anyone wanting to try kitchen items like breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich. *** Banana nut (double espresso, house made vanilla cold foam, house made banana syrup - medium $7.50): It came with two banana chips. The cold foam was quite underrated and I could taste a hint of banana flavor. The drink wasn't as sweet as I had expected - I liked it. Breakfast burrito (Refried beans, soyrizo, tofu scramble, crispy hashbrowns and sliced avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla - $13.50): Portion wasn't huge, but it also wasn't small enough to finish in one sitting. It had one of the softest texture for breakfast burritos. The soyrizo was very flavorful. It also came with a side of salsa - quite spicy but flavorful at the same time. *** I probably still prefer meat-based breakfast burritos, but their soyrizo breakfast burrito is quite good and the coffee drink is excellent (4.5-star for both items). I would definitely recommend this small coffee shop for a quick grab-and-go.

Teddy bear latte

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The Little Cake Bakery & Cafe

4.7

(88 reviews)

3.3 mi

This hidden, unassuming bakery absolutely blew our minds. Very friendly staff, a great selection of…read morepastries and desserts; what more could you want? The bakery's process of ordering is a little different from other bakeries that we've been to. You order first, and then they'll call your name after they fulfill the order. Most other places, they ask you what you want, and then push you to the cashier. Not sure why it's done this way here... We ordered the coffee eclair, chocolate eclair, cinnamon brown sugar croissant roll, pain chocolate, and a butter croissant. This all came out to $31, which i thought was a little steep, but you really could tell that you were paying for better ingredients. The croissant was extremely flaky and buttery, and you really could taste the difference in the butter quality. The pain chocolate was just as good, with a delicious chocolate filling. The eclairs costed $7, which I thought was pretty steep, but they are quite large; the coffee was good, but the chocolate one was definitely the highlight. The showstopper for us was the cinnamon brown sugar roll. It was crispy, and the cinnamon and sugar had the perfect balance and ratio. Loved every bite, I can't wait to come back and try more!

This past Sunday, my wife and I went to The Little Cake Bakery & Cafe before heading to the the…read moreBrentwood farmers market. We got there at 8:30 AM. There were a few customers in line. They had a full display of all their pastries. A week ago, I got there at 11:50 and almost everything was sold out. I ordered a butter croissant and my wife ordered a blueberry scone. My croissant was perfect. Crunchy on the outside chewy on the inside. Not overly buttery on the taste and not burnt on the bottom. My wife said that was the best scone she ever had. A week ago, I had the ham and cheese croissant. It was just as good. This is a hidden gem. I rate Little Cake & Bakery higher than some of the best bakeries in LA and OC. Their prices are very reasonable. Two pastries and a great cup of coffee latte was only $16.00. DJ's rating: 4.65/5.00 Would we come back? Definitely Yes.

Savory and sweet selections.

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Mushroom Bacon

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Tanlines Coffee

4.8

(20 reviews)

2.1 mi

Coffee shop where you'd least expect it, or maybe strategically located there. By baristas…read moresuggestion, ordered the Banana Nut Bread Latte and it was pretty good! Breakfast items are also served. Ordered mini beef breakfast burritos which did complement having a coffee as not a bid fan of sweets. Staff is Friendly and helpful! I'll be back soon!

During my drives around, I came across Tanlines Coffee. I saw the word coffee with this bright…read moreorange sign and quickly made a u-turn. The cafe is kind of in a weird location. Theres nothing really around besides mechanics for semi trucks. But maybe it's for the truckers. Anyways, when I walked inside, it was giving diner vibes. Not very ascetically pleasing but just your average diner look alike. They don't have a diner menu, but they of course have coffee! They also have pastries, other cold drinks and a couple of burritos and bagels. I went with one of their signature latte flavors, the banana nut bread. Unfortunately for me, it tasted very artificial and way too sweet. I should've guessed it. But I love banana nut bread so I figured I would give it a chance. Also, heads up, don't be surprised if you see workers dress in bikinis or swimsuits. After all, it is called Tanlines Coffee