I've been trying to make it here for a beignet breakfast for over a year, and I finally did...and I was not disappointed! I came on a Sunday morning. It was cold out, but I still requested to sit outside. They were short a server and still graciously accommodated my request, which I truly appreciated. I ordered the beignets, a side of bacon, and orange juice. The beignets came in a set of four -- crisp on the outside and soft, pillowy yumminess on the inside. I skipped the syrup because honestly, they didn't need it. Anything extra would've taken away from how good they already were. And the bacon? Crispy to perfection. With tip, it came out to $38.02. I can't speak to the full menu since I only tried the beignets and bacon, but based on that alone, I would absolutely recommend this place. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. Even the patrons were lovely...smiling and wishing me a good morning as they passed my table. It's quiet on Sunday mornings, which makes it perfect if you're dining alone with a good book. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Service is very slow! Be warned you will wait and wait. Food is not prepared with care. An Italian Frittata with Spinach, Mushroom, and Brie Cheese was tasteless. Hubby ordered a California omelet he asked be cooked lightly, not browned. Showed up over cooked and brown. Looked like plastic melted on top. Absolutely tasteless. Late comers got served before us and I had to go ask where our food was! Will not return. Too many other restaurants in the Desert serving great food and service. Ambience was fine. Nothing special, nothing wrong. Average. Recommend the pastries only. read more

I am beyond shocked and disappointed that I even have to write this review but it's fully necessary with how awful the restaurant is. I have been coming to LQ Baking company for over 10 years and today was the last time I will ever go there. The food was legitimately awful. So awful that I didn't even want to complain, I just wanted to get paid and get the f out of there. The fries have changed, the homemade jam they used to serve is no longer, the butter is packaged, the food was freezing cold, the potatoes were bricks, the gravy looked like murky water instead of gravy, the biscuit was burnt. the service was mid because they probably know how bad the food is also now. Everything was awful. Truly sad. This restaurant should be ashamed of itself. There is a 0% chance I will be trying their restaurant attached to the baking company either. Imagine the type of Italian they must make if the breakfast has become this terrible. If I could give it 0 stars, I would've. Cheap and greedy ownership read more

This is our third summer returning to this bakery for breakfast, and it continues to be one of our favorite stops in La Quinta. We were pleasantly surprised to see the recent remodel as it looks clean, fresh, and very inviting. As always, the service was warm and friendly, making us feel right at home. Breakfast was excellent across the board, but the highlight was definitely the biscuits and gravy. It may have been the best I've ever had! The biscuit itself was absolutely delicious, which isn't surprising considering it's a bakery. It tasted homemade and was the perfect foundation for the rich, flavorful gravy. We're already looking forward to coming back again next summer. Highly recommend! read more

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Great dishes and service! Lovely local spot with ample parking in the parking lot. Seating outside on the patio as well as inside. Great bakery items as well. read more

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Very nice clean quaint restaurant. Love the mellow music playing in the background. Went for breakfast and all 3 of us thought our choices were the best! Homemade rolls were warm and tasted like they just came out of the oven!!! read more

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I previously gave this place a 5-star review. I retract it now, give it just 2 stars (1 seems harsh), and will never return after patronizing the bakery for years. The quality of bread for toast and sandwiches has declined. The pastry case is usually nearly empty. Service is slow. We ate there twice at night when it becomes Norma's, too. First time was quite good but the second tie was awful. There were 3 of us and all our plates were undercooked. I'm talking about one of us had a pizza with RAW dough. No apology from the server. The ambiance is NOT Italian and on the first night we went in, they were playing Led Zeppelin. It doesn't have to actually be Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra, but Led? Seriously? I'm sorry, LQ Bakingand Norma's, but you lost longtime customers and I predict your failure within the next few years. read more

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SHORT ANSWER: Yes, Really enjoyed our visit here. We have gotten take out several times but today we took a table and had a nice time. Be aware the portions are humongous, maybe think sharing but there is a split plate fee. LOCATION: A large space in an upscale retail center, good parking most of the time. FACILITY: Super clean and traditionally equipped. MENU: A lot of items to chose from, FOOD PREP: All well done, not just food on a plate. FOOD QUALITY: Very good but for their traditional breakfast, nothing special, but it was fine... I know their pasties are exceptional. WAITSTAFF: Very nice and happy to see and seat us. OVERALL VALUE: A bit on the expensive side but that is normal for this location and most of the CV. TIP: Try and get there at an off hour, early for breakfast will be your best bet on having a good time before they get slammed. read more

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Food was great here if you're willing to wait. We sat outside which was nice if the weather is good. The quiche Lorraine was excellent. Quite a long wait for the food but worth it if you're patient and willing to wait. read more

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Great outdoor seating area, food was okay, their bread and jam are delicious but there wasn't anything special about the award winning frittata. Solid brunch spot in the desert read more

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First time here! The breakfast croissant sandwiches were very fresh, savory, cheesy, crunchy, crispy, flavorful, and delicious. Also, the orange juice was refreshing, and sweet, the potatoes, were chewy, fluffy, and perfectly served with tangy ketchup, good service, nice atmosphere, and I had an excellent experience today. read more

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The inside is small but offers some seating. When the weather is right the outdoor dining is best. The service is prompt and friendly. The food is super delicious. Everything we've tried is simply scrumptious. read more

We walked into this shiny gem and saw fresh croissants and deserts. We decided to try the Spinach frittata and croissant sandwich. Both were delicious. We loved the Brie in the frittata, the buttery croissant, and the fruit which was served ice cold. The service is kind and hospitable, the restaurant is spotless, and this cafe is a relaxing oasis in the desert. We can't wait to try the coffee and lunch! They serve breakfast and lunch all day. read more

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Another example of new owners buying a popular restaurant and thinking they know how to do things better. If it's not broke, don't fix it. We were long time patrons and this was our go to. Pros: Food portions are larger Expanded menu with more traditional breakfast options Neutral: They kept the same wait staff. Nice to see the loyalty but the service was always very inconsistent and that hasn't changed. Cons: Food quality has gone downhill - meats cuts are cheaper No more mixed green salads - they switched to cheap iceberg Changed the fries. Too greasy. Not sure what's going on with their water filtration system but all of the drinks - from plain water, soda and ice tea all taste terrible. Like plastic. Unfortunately after 5 years of nearly weekly visits, we are done. We gave the new owners three chances. It's too expensive to keep going back for mediocre quality. read more

Went for breakfast today and ended up having lunch instead. We both had the Duet - me with their French onion soup and BLT-A and he had the tomato bisque and the chicken salad sandwich. We shared a side of fries - the best we've had in a while. The soups were solid and the sandwiches were flavorful. We sat outside by their fountain which was nice. Our servers were attentive and we were able to relax and not feel rushed. We will return. read more

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Waited 40 minutes for our breakfast. The omelet was dry with barely any spinach and mushrooms. Same for the frittata. The beignets were delicious but I won't hurry back read more

Food was great. We all enjoyed our meals. We especially enjoyed the decadent chocolate cake! Staff is always friendly. Restaurant is always clean and beautifully taken care of. read more

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Don't order the biscuits and gravy. The gravy tastes like a powdered mix (Sysco?). It lacks richness and spice. Further, the chef has made the executive decision to add cased sausage into the gravy - not traditional breakfast sausage. Making breakfast sausage gravy is CHEAP and not brain surgery. Take it off the menu. read more

Went in earlier today at 11 , took forever to get water , and once we did the server comes by with an attitude . Takes a while for him to take out order and after waiting a while the server comes saying the ticket never printed and was jammed ... Like how was only our food ticket jammed but not everyone else's ? After waiting longer we asked to get our food to go and just the check , and the server still had the nerve to bring my the food on plates to the table . After coming back with our food and charging us , he gives us no napkins , no cutlery and still misses 2 food items from our order / Sad to say I won't be coming back for a while.. wasted money on bad service . read more

Have been a customer for many years. The previous ownership did a very good job of providing high quality and adequate amounts of baked goods. However, the new owners (who are nice people) appear to be over their heads, by markedly tampering with successful ingredients and reductions in the amount of items baked on a daily basis. Due to the decline in quality and reduced availability, I can no longer purchase the baked goods that I previously enjoyed so very much. read more

If you haven't tried brunch at La Quinta NBaking Company, you should check out this La Quinta spot. Service: our waitress was attentive and did a good job of taking care of us. Ambiance: the outdoor patio is a great casual venue for brunch. Food: for brunch, menu offerings were extensive and options were good. Disappointed in croissants (I prefer a more traditional French croissant). read more

Stopped and had a breakfast omelette and croissant. The food was good. The croissant was excellent the coffee very average overall not a bad place to have breakfast. read more

I was craving their excellent Cream of Mushroom Soup so we went to La Quinta Baking Company for Mom's Day brunch. As usual service and the food was great, however, I was very disappointed in the Strawberry Crepes I also decided to have. The crepe itself was cooked perfectly, however, the two folded crepes arrived with 6 quarters of strawberries; that's less than 2 whole strawberries; and a small spritz of whipped cream. I was expecting rolled crepes filled with strawberries and whipped cream....kinda like an enchilada. I wanted to taste strawberries and cream in every bite. I know they serve their savory crepes rolled with filling. Needless to say I'll still go back for their soups and desserts, especially the macarons! read more

La Quinta bakery of course has the best baking goods but not for sale separately The service was very good staff were cordial. The food was good but not great but the service made the 5 star read more

Great good! Exceptional service! We went to Keedy's in Indio and received horrible customer service from the hostess and decided to leave and ended up at LQ Baking Company- much better option! read more

We had lunch there a few weeks ago and I really enjoyed the salad. The service was slow and the food took a long time to arrive. Then we had breakfast there yesterday and it was not good at all! The waffle was one of the worst Belgian waffles I've ever had! It was chewy and had some gray chewy stuff inside, had no flavor at all and I rarely don't finish a waffle, but I couldn't eat this one! The food also took a long time to arrive and they weren't busy at all! read more

I feel it's overpriced, first of all. As for what you may buy here, you pretty much find elsewhere. Yes, it's the nice ambiance and clean setting but nothing extraordinary in taste. The friendliness was not the best either they can do WAY better, in my opinion. Service okay. read more

This place left us pleasantly full, with leftovers for home, and we still wanted to buy stuff from the bakery upon checking out. I got the spinach frittata with Brie and it was HUGE! My husband got the eggs and croissant with ham and he said it was the best croissant he'd ever had. The fruit that came with the sandwich was fresh and delicious. The third person in our group had a Belgian waffle with strawberries, which she said was great as well. The diner was small and the staff seemed well seasoned and were very attentive. The reason for the four stars is because the bathrooms were both in need of attention. I was personally in the women's restroom which had an unusually dirty toilet that was obviously dirty from a time other than that day. read more

Been there for breakfast not once not twice but three times in 2 weeks excellent food with better service, bakery is also very good

Really good quality food . Good service and tranquil atmosphere. Will definitely come here often from now on read more

On vacation and stopped here for breakfast and we loved it!! The food was cooked with fresh ingredients, presentation was beautiful and service was good. It's a bakery/restaurant so it was nice, clean and cozy. The beignets were light, airy and delicious! Good portion size for the prices. We will come back again once we are in the area. Love the beignets read more

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Have gone here for years and always enjoyed sitting outside for breakfast or lunch. Would go once or twice a week. Lately it is so in consistent and sometimes just not good. Often food is cold, cold eggs are not good or a croquette madame the cheese inside is not even melted and behamel is a cold blob. I not sure we'll go back read more

Well that Lady needed a place to meet up with her niece and family for a breakfast get together. We needed a point about halfway and as luck would have it LaQuinta Baking Company was found. And what a find it was. First, it is in a big strip center with easy access, so no parking problem. Both in door and outdoor seating. It has great bakery and pastries, plus a huge selection of breakfasts and more. There were six of us and they immediately arranged seating and had hot coffee in our hands, before that Lady could say coffee latte, They impressed us with their service and quality of food. If you like fresh Beignets and can't make it to New Orleans, well they have the real deal here. Neither the kids or adults had any complaints. From waffles to omelettes or from Croque Madame to 2+2+2 everything was fabulous. read more

Great place for lunch with my mom! The bread is amazing on their ham and Swiss sandwich. The lentil soup was good too. The service was great and I thought it was a clean and well run cafe. Will be back! read more

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As a long time patron, I am so disappointed in the changes the new owners have made. Most notably, the quality and quantity of food has diminished. I ordered a quiche and a side fruit, for $18.75. It was way over priced. The skinny wedge of spinach quiche was flat and ordinary to taste. The serving of fruit was 4 tiny slivers of melon... hardly enough to bother with. I left hungry. I won't be back. They lost a loyal customer. read more

We've been going to the La Quinta bakery for years. I do hope the new owners are reading this review. You need to have someone who assigned to the counter to wait on the people buying the pastries and most importantly to people that sit down and have breakfast. We've been there twice and had to wait both times . while the waitresses said we'll be right with you just a moment. Thanks for your Patience .The first time I went in I saw three people walk out because I just got tired of waiting . We waited 15 minutes so please get someone to work the front counter thank you. I would hate for you to destroy one of the best restaurants in the valley. read more

Service was friendly. This was my go to place for tuna melt but ever since new owners took over they changed recipe for fries also. They were soggy. Plus changed the time it is available to order. Sucks this was a great spot. read more

Just had breakfast there today. I just had a croissant that was delicious. My wife had the beignets and loved them. My brother had the eggs Benedict and said the hollandaise sauce was probably the worst he has ever had. I tasted it and have to agree--absolutely no flavor or taste. Do Not order the eggs Benedict. But everything else was really good and the service was really good. read more

Attention foodies...this place is worth visiting and sampling everything they offer...lol. Everything is made fresh and is super tasty. You will love it! read more

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new owners: please take a look at the cream of mushroom soup. It is very spicy with too much pepper and not very well grounded mushroom and sausage. Pieces are able to stick to the throat and it was not a great experience. You have a great restaurant so please check it. I did not send it back because I didn't want to upset a new chief. Thank you read more