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    Proper Bakery Cafe

    4.8 (88 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chocolate roll
    John H.

    Proper bakery is a nice addition to the Murrieta/Temecula desserts/sweets/pastries scene. The staff at Proper are warm, engaging, and kind. The gentleman who served me was calm, gentle, kind - and earnestly enthusiastic about the treats that Proper offers. I got the cinnamon roll and the chocolate roll. Cinnamon roll goodness is subjective; the following statements reflect reference my personal preferences. I found the cinnamon rolls to be very bread-like. I also found them to lack cinnamon. To be fair, i am eccentric- and zealous about cinnamon quantity, but i prefer a LOT more cinnamon. These roles had more of a 'snickerdoodle' quality to them- and i prefer a ton more cinnamon. I also felt there was not enough 'cinnamonny goo' () in the rolls. Like i said - I'm a cinnamon zealot - but i want more of that cinnaminny goooooeyness that makes that roll more chewy. This is not that kind of roll. This roll is a bit more on the 'dry' side. Maybe if I'd come earlier in the morning I'd have gotten one a bit more moist and fresh from the oven. I DID ENJOY the roll. It was fresh, it had a 'nice' flavor to it, and i am glad i got it. The frosting was very good! The chocolate roll was actually the same Kind of roll as the cinnamon roll- and I'd say it actually had MORE chocolate than the cinnamon roll had cinnamon- and that made it quite enjoyable, heated up at home. Somehow the chocolatty gooeyness factor was double that of the cinnamon roll- and i enjoyed that. I prefer rolls that are either MORE CHEWY or More flaky- or even better - have that exquisite combination of both chewy doughiness and light flakiness combined with rich excessively cinamonny cinnamon gooeyness. Perhaps Proper could experiment a bit with that??? I'll be back at Proper! They make really good treats. The staff is really earnestly nice.

    Coconut dream
    Mary X.

    You walk in and smell the food cooking. The chorizo burrito was huge and delicious. Had their Coconut dream latte. I was expecting it to taste like an almond joy latte, but it didn't. It tasted like a refreshing coconut drink with coconut flakes. Still think about it to this day because it was that good. Service was fast and welcoming. Definitely coming back to try the other goodies and another coconut dream.

    Raspberry muffin served warm

    Service is friendly and the burrito was tasty. We were so happy how delicious the warm muffin was served. They offer an hour complimentary free WiFi. Their booth seats are comfy and our two items with tip was $20

    Banana caramel roll, brownie cheesecake, iced londog fog latte and caramel cloud latte
    Amanda R.

    SO DELICIOUS! I'm not a huge sweets person but with the variety of options they had these 2 really stood out. Both the roll and cheesecake were sooo good and not too sweet but still sweet enough. I will most definitely be back for another iced london fog latte as they are typically hard to find done right but Proper got it down :)

    Beautiful decor
    Khawla A.

    What a charming and tastefully decorated café! It's warmly run by a friendly and welcoming family who make you feel right at home. We tried the breakfast burritos, and they were delicious, hearty, and incredibly satisfying. The fresh salsa served alongside was bright and full of flavor. Located in a peaceful setting with beautiful views of the rolling green hills, it's the perfect spot to unwind. The service was exceptional every visit starts with a genuine smile. Highly recommended!

    Ham & cheese croissant with egg
    Nicole F.

    Our first time visiting and we enjoyed our visit. Looking forward to returning to try the bakery items. I really enjoyed the flavors of the avocado toast. My only recommendation would be a higher quality bakery bread. My husband preferred the sandwich. Overall we both left happy and wishing success for this small business.

    Keith A.

    Wow. So glad that we were visiting a ranch nearby and the timing worked out well to stop in for lunch before they closed. Located in an industrial type complex, decent parking, easy to find. When you walk in you see a fun, nice, clean place, loaded with fun decor, and it is decorated for Halloween right now too. The staff is a nice family, very friendly, service with a smile. Efficient, fast, and so nice and polite. Checking on us after the food was brought out. They said they have been open a little over 3 months ago. They play good music, there is nice seating inside, one small table outside, and inside there are some usb plugs under the table. Plenty of breakfast, lunch, and bakery items. Plenty of pics posted for you to check out. We tried several fantastic items. The Greek salad, it was reasonably priced, large portion, and yummy. A little too much dressing for me but still great. I also tried the Caprese sandwich. Wow. Definitely delicious. High quality ingredients. The Ciabatta bread, the balsamic drizzle. Outstanding. My portion was gone in minutes. The Chicken Ciabatta sandwich was so good too. More high quality ingredients, and delicious flavor. I also devoured my portion as well. Our friend tried the Cuban and he liked it as well. Then we ordered a variety of desserts. My wife liked the Mocha cookie, I did not try it. We all tried the white chocolate macadamia cookie, it was moist, soft, flavorful, so we ordered another one to go. I tried the Halloween cinnamon roll, it was large, soft, fluffy, and flavorful. The cheesecake brownie wad divine. Best of both worlds, part brownie and part cheesecake. Our friend got a burrito, and a jalapeno cheese bread roll to go, they looked good, but I did not get to try those. The prices were very reasonable, and the quality of the food and service were outstanding. I wish they had a location closer to Vista.

    Cinnamon roll
    Alisha P.

    It was all very ehh. I got a cookie and a cinnamon roll. The cinnamon roll was only half frosted, not to sound like a fatty, but come on... and the service was a little slow because the worker was busy talking to his friends that stopped in.

    Traditional breakfast burrito
    Laura A.

    Proper Bakery and Cafe is a hidden gem. It is located in a business center. The place is very clean and cozy. Loved the decor and the bright tables. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I ordered the veggie sandwich (which is vegan). :) It was fresh and flavorful. My husband ordered the traditional breakfast burrito and said it was delicious. My daughter loved the cinnamon roll and devoured it. Definitely give this place a try.

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    Sharon N.

    You have passed by this little coffee shop bakery many times driving on Jefferson. Look for the Sherwin Williams Paint store and turn in to the industrial complex for a sweet treat and a delicious coffee. The baked goods are freshly made and include muffins, cinnamon rolls and croissants. The menu also includes specialty coffee and several hearty breakfast selections of breakfast burritos and sandwiches. The service is kind and friendly and the ambiance is eclectic with plenty of comfortable seating inside and outside.

    Crystal R.

    This is my go to place! Great food, warm and welcoming environment and great service.

    Chocolate Sweet Roll
    Jasmine G.

    Quaint little spot with lots of yummy treats and sandwiches. I had the Iced Snickerdoodle Latte and it was yummy. I also had the Traditional Burrito which has egg, potato and cheese with a side of salsa and it hit the spot. Everyone who works here is very pleasant. I would definitely recommend!

    Snickerdoodle Latte! Yummy!
    Katherine R.

    Cute clean friendly staff, even asked if my puppy wanted water and we were able to stay inside.

    Cinnamon roll

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    Crystal, thank you for your continued support. We love to see you!

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    A nice little place that's easy to get to with good service and excellent food (and large portions). We'll definitely be back.

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    Coffee was amazing! Bakery items were amazing! Loved everything about this little cafe. Will definitely be back.

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    Ask the Community - Proper Bakery Cafe

    Is a chicken salad sandwich now available?

    No, unfortunately we are not carrying chicken salad at this time.

    Do they sell whole loaves of bread?

    No, that is one thing they do not carry.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes, we have gluten free bread options for sandwiches. We are looking at expanding our baked goods to include gluten free as well. Please check back as we add to our selection. Thank you for inquiring!

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    I was really excited to come back and try the cinnamon roll and even woke up a little extra early…read morefor it. I've met the owner before, and she was incredibly kind and welcoming. I love supporting local, Filipino-owned businesses, which makes it even more disappointing to leave this review. I was one of the first customer in line when the store opened at 7:30 AM, and there were quite a few customers behind me after that. My order was placed at 7:44 AM, and I received my coffee and croissant fairly quickly. However, I was still waiting on the 4 cinnamon rolls I had ordered. Around 20 minutes later, I went up to the counter to check on my order. I was reassured that my cinnamon rolls were being made and told that it usually takes about 30 minutes, so I continued waiting. As more time passed, I noticed customers who ordered both before and after me receiving their orders while I was still waiting. At that point, I started to feel like my order may have been missed. I checked a second time and explained that I felt like my order may have been missed. The gentleman who helped me was much kinder than the first person I spoke with and was apologetic, which I appreciated. Finally, another employee, who I believe was the owner's husband, asked to see my receipt and discovered that my order had been misplaced. I received my cinnamon rolls around 8:30 AM. While I understand that popular items can take time, it was frustrating to find out that my order had actually been misplaced after I had already asked about it twice. Mistakes happen, and I appreciate the owner's husband for being honest about what happened and the gentleman for taking the time to help. I love supporting local businesses and hope this doesn't happen to another customer.

    I really enjoyed being here, it was my first time here. My friends and I saw a video of this place…read moreon instagram and wanted to try it. When we arrived the vibe there and aesthetic was very pleasing and welcoming. We wanted to get the matcha because we love matcha. Some places in this area don't have good matcha. I got the matcha cloud coconut water. It was so good! The people working there were sweet and accommodating they did have a mix up with my order, but when something was said they were able to fix right away. All in all I definitely recommend coming here if you are wanting good matcha and good vibes. Next time I come I want to try their coffee next time and food.

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    Cute coffee place. Great service. Super nice cashier. She made a suggestions as it was our first…read moretime there and she didn't disappoint. Will be going back again and try something else on their menu. I loved my horchata chai strawberry cold foam iced latte. It's not as sweet as it sounds and super tasty. My kiddos also ordered their matcha and that was delish. I liked the little touch of adding small game boards that you ca sit and play while u enjoy ur drink. I liked that very much. It's very clean, organize and have super cute merch for sale.

    The staff is friendly and helpful, so everything went well with ordering. We got a slice of their…read morebanana chocolate chip bread and they asked if we want it warmed up. The bread was so delicious! I'm not a fan of banana bread but I liked this one. My kid liked it too and she was the real food critic here. I also ordered a coffee and I didn't realize I chose an iced coffee flavor but they made it into a hot coffee for me, which I thought was nice I really enjoyed the cofeee flavor, it was their vanilla and honey coffee. A great coffee! The store front is super cute too. I can see the thought and effort that is put into the details. I was laughing at the sayings on the hats! I'm always happy to support local and will definitely be coming back and sharing with others! Keep up the good work

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    My partner and I stopped by The Hungry Dragon in Temecula on a Wednesday around 2 PM, planning to…read morejust grab a quick coffee -- but we ended up staying until closing because we loved it so much! The vibe here is awesome -- super welcoming, creative, and community-oriented. They have a café area, a retail section with goods from local artists, and even private tables and rooms people can rent out. When we were there, a few groups were playing board games (which are free to play, by the way, and they have a really extensive selection), and we even noticed a kids' class happening in the back. It felt like such a lively and inclusive space where everyone could just hang out and be themselves. We tried their espresso -- it's really good. Highly recommend "The One Up" and the "Lady Lavender" -- both strong, not too sweet, and super smooth. The menu had plenty of great food options too, and everything we tried was solid. We ended up chatting with some folks from a local writing group and just felt totally at home. Overall, it's such a gem for Temecula -- a perfect mix of café, creative hub, and community space. We're definitely planning to become regulars and keep supporting local third-space spots like this!

    Quick stop for lunch while visiting Murrieta today with my husband and we found this spot which is…read moreeverything we love: cafes and games! Attached to a game shop, The Hungry Dragon is every game lover's dream! We ordered the pork belly fries and Philly sliders, along with the poison apple to whet our palettes. The Philly sliders were delicious, threw me off they didnt have actual peppers and did have a little bit of a kick, but they were delicious and filling. The pork belly fries were my personal favorite. The pork belly was tender and the sauces blended well with the potatoes, cheese and pork belly. The poison apple was not overly sweet, it was well balanced and the apple flavor really was the star, The game shop had adequate spacing for tables and merchandise. They had a lot of items available for all kinds of gaming: tabletop, TCG and board games. Definitely a spot you will want to check out if looking for the perfect game for yourself or a gift! Staff is very friendly and super helpful! If only I didn't live so far away, I'd probably become a regular here!

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