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I've driven by Rose Donut so many times, but it wasn't until I saw all the positive reviews popping up that I actually decided to stop by and try it out for myself. Rose Donuts is located across the street from Valu-Mart and is in the same plaza as Little Caesar's Pizza. The parking lot is quite small, but people always seem to be pulling in and out so parking shouldn't be too difficult to find. There's also plenty of street parking as well. The store itself isn't too big. There were a lot of different donuts on display when I went at around 8 on a weekday morning. With such a variety, I decided to just pick random donuts to fulfill my dozen that I was bringing for my coworkers. The lady helping me was extremely sweet and patient as she explained to me which donuts were popular and which ones she liked. I ended up choosing more of the popular donuts - glazed, sugar, chocolate, etc. And of course I bought a cronut with custard filling. She prepared it for me right then and there, and I couldn't help myself and take a bite as I drove to work. It was the first time I ever tried a cronut, and I could see why people went crazy for cronuts! It was delicious - the cronut was flaky and covered with glaze, giving it a croissant texture but with a sweetness to it that you normally wouldn't expect. And with that custard filling - I was on a sugar high for the rest of the day. It took me until after lunch to finish that thing, but it was so good. I don't know the exact prices because the lady just calculated everything at the end and the total was a little more than $10, but I thought it was pretty cheap considering the positive feedback I got from my coworkers about the donuts - but then again, who doesn't like donuts when it's early in the morning and you've got a long day ahead of you? The cronut was more expensive - about $3-4. It was good, but I probably wouldn't pay for that again just because it was too much for me. They also offer sandwiches here. I've heard the sandwiches are really good, but I have yet to try them! tl;dr - A very good place to stop by if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth craving or pick up some goodies for your coworkers/friends. Definitely try their cronuts if you're into doughnuts! They have various fillings, so be sure to ask them which ones they're offering. read more

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Richard R.

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Excellent taste, texture and appearance is in store for donut lovers at Rose Donuts. The cronuts, cake donuts, glazed, chocolate bars and cinnamon rolls were all so good! I was really impressed with how nice they looked too. It was like each one was individually made. The most impressive thing about Rose Donuts however was how accommodating the gentleman who helped us was. I mean it's only a donut (and sandwich) shop right? My PIC saw the label for the ham and cheese croissants in the case but there weren't any there. The man checked in the back for us but there weren't any there either. Instead of just saying sorry he asked if we wanted him to make one! We didn't accept his offer but we have no doubt that it was sincere. Temple City is a long way to go for a donut (from Culver City). But with great customer service and quality products I'll be back. Nice people selling tasty donuts makes a long trip seem more worthwhile. read more

Rose - Nice selection for late in the day. They even had cronuts! (They had lots more. These are just the ones we picked). - Donuts Near Me - Temple City, California

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Irene N.

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I was really craving donuts one night and this was the closest place to me with good reviews that was open at night. I came an hour before closing and there were still a good amount of choices available. My favorite is the maple bacon cronut! The donuts here are also not sickenly sweet so this was good! Prices are also pretty affordable, it's a little under 2 bucks for a donut. They do charge a 75 cent fee on cards under $12. Everything looked good so I ended up buying over $12 anyways. They also serve sandwiches here with some sort of donut and sandwich combos. Their sandwiches seem good, will try next time! Bonus: they gave me a free donut on the house! Owners seemed to be super nice and friendly as well. read more

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Updating my review. Sanwhiches are great here, considering it's not a subway. (I said that in my 1st review) I'm updating my review because I came in here hoping to get a 1/2 dozen Cronuts in different flavors, but there was only a couple to choose from. So I asked the lady, and she said she'll make an order, I was like, aaaawsome sauce!!! So I put in my order and it was ready in a few hours with no extra charge. I haven't tried any Cronuts anywhere else, but whatever a Cronut is, they were pretty good here at Roses Donuts. I jut liked this place because they made me something they did not have. And I doubt it's because they need the business because that donut shop does quite well for a donut shop. Definitely a fan, and definitely will be coming back..!! read more

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Shane S.

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Best donuts in Temple City... Order their Signature Donut: Bacon & Maple Cronut, amazing! Loved everything I ordered, definitely coming back for more... read more

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5 stars for their great customer service and their Cronuts!! I was not cool enough back in high school days to visit this donut shop even though it was voted the Favorite Hang Out Spot. Fast forward many, mannnny years later on a recent Friday and I decided to finally try their cronut. Unfortunately it was all sold out due do National Donut Day, I asked the owner lady to save me a couple so I can try it the next day. It was not a problem since I also paid in advance. These cronut were a bit crunchy like a toasted croissant and delicious like a glazed donut without being overly sweet. The maple bacon one is a perfect blend of sweet and savory. The following weekend, I decided that I wanted to get some for my friend as part of her birthday present. I called ahead to make sure they have the cronuts and luckily they had just made a fresh batch! The owner lady remember me even with my mask on and even threw in a few donut holes for the order. Sharing is caring, and happy that my birthday friend got to enjoy these cronuts too! During Covid, they have a signage only allowing 5 customers inside at a time and people were practicing distancing as well. read more

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Stephen A.

6 years ago

These were great! The kids loved them and the apple fritter I got was delicious. They were so kind. They packaged an extra little donut hole for my kids. I don't know if that's typical or not, but it made the kids feel special, so thank you. read more

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Flora W.

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I wanted to buy donuts for my co-workers around 8 am. I bought about 12 donuts and it was around $20. Great price! Not to mention, the service was great and everyone was so friendly. Its a great atmosphere to bring your family and friends. Also, they have great donuts too! Blueberry donuts are my favorite and they satisfied my cravings to the max! I usually have to go to Fullerton to get my blueberry donut fix, but now I can go here! They are delicious. Go go go! read more

Rose - Their cronuts and blueberry donuts are my go-to. You have to try them! - Donuts Near Me - Temple City, California

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Velvet O.

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6 years ago

Rose's is a great donut place that, like people similarly aged, has gone through a lot. one of the daughters now runs the place and due due the present state of emergency, have reduced hours (5 am to 3 pm). They're doing this as there's no one on the streets and they want to have time with the family, which in a Cambodian Chinese setting, can be a sizeable amount of peoples. read more

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Jean V.

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4 years ago

Such a great business! Donuts are great. Bagel sandwiches are great. Subs are great. The owners are even better! Glad to live so close to this establishment. read more

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This is primarily a donut place, but I was craving a bagel and for $2.80, it was too good a deal to pass up. They don't skimp out on the cream cheese at all and toast the bagel to a perfect crisp. The place is a traditional mom-and-pop shop owned by an extremely friendly family with a good selection of donuts and pastries. There are quite a lot of regulars frequenting Rose's and the owners are all smiles with everyone. There is a small parking lot in front. If it's full, you can always park at the big supermarket lot across the street and walk over. If you love a good old fashioned donut or bagel, come and support this local small Asian-American owned business! read more

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Mark C.

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The owners are the nicest, hardest working people you'll meet. Their donuts are the absolute best, no kidding and their breakfast sandwiches are sooooo good! I love apple fritters a little too much and hands down, Rose donuts apple fritters are the absolute best. Ok and their bear claw..... and their maple bar.... and their old fashioned..... ok they're all amazing. Tell them your big tall friend Mark sent you. read more

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Rylee G.

3 years ago

Donuts were pretty good. Creative work and special donuts, I would high recommend this restaurant. This was a certified yummy yummy in my tummy. read more

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SUPER FRIENDLY COUPLE. Amazing donuts! What more can I ask for? Definitely will return! read more

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Kelly W.

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Best donut in the 626 area! The donuts are super soft and the cronuts are the best compare to other donut shops. The cronuts comes without custard but you can always request to add fillings! read more

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Tarita T.

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One of the best local donut spots that you will actually love. They have a great selection of donuts and sandwiches. I love to eat their French crullers. French crullers can not be had at every local donut spot. It takes a real professional to make them. One of my fave donuts to recommend. However, if you are looking for a little something extra then get a cronut. The cronut is a croissant and donut hybrid. It was the latest craze of donuts a while back but if you haven't had one then you need to at least get one. My fave is the maple bacon cronut. I love bacon! So, putting it on a donut is another fave of mine and I will devour it! Overall, Rose Donut & Sandwich is a local favorite and a place that I can keep coming back to again and again. read more

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Takeru M.

7 years ago

I've been coming to this place for roughly a year and I have to say, no other doughnut shop has gotten me to appreciate the more simpler doughnuts compared to the brands and makers of monstrous concoctions like VooDoo and California Donuts, etc. Not that I dislike them; but sometimes I just want a regular fritter or an old fashioned glazed. And that's what makes Rose stand out-- they do the simple stuff well, and consistently well. Too good, in fact. My favorite item of theirs is the apple fritter. Most times I've visited there'd only be less than a handful remaining, when other days they're sold out. My gf gets their glazed cronut with no filling. We've tried other local businesses that can't seem to measure up to Rose's recipe and craft. Their fritter has that deep amber browning, with the glaze "frozen" solid where it gives each bite a delectable crunch that complements the fluffy inside with the bits of cinnamony apple chunks. My gf has also tried copycat cronuts from other local brands and she attests to Rose's superiority. Some of my longtime favs from Rose are the glazed jam filled, old fashioned glazed and maple glazed, any of their buttermilk roll (?), their bear claw, blueberry cake, and their super crunchy and flaky glazed fried tortillas (also filled). My gf loves their glazed twists the second most and she too feels other stores can't get their glazed twists just as good as Rose's. We've tried many, and we've even compared to our experiences in NYC, Portland, and various LA-based brands-- Rose does a solid job with their doughnuts. They measure up to the country-known brands like Voodoo, sidecar, Dough Donuts, The Donut Project, Blue Star, and even heckin Dunkin. This is THE place! Love you, Rose! read more

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Di K.

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6 years ago

My go to donuts place in SGV! I normally get donuts and coffee for my students every semester, but haven't been able to do so for the past year due to the pandemic! I love their donuts; and the owner and boss lady are very friendly! read more

Rose - Our favorite donuts! Unfortunately the old fashion was sold out....Got this box for us and another box for my dad and sister! - Donuts Near Me - Temple City, California

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Elli Z.

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What the actual heck these donuts are the BEST I've ever had in my life. Much to my Heath-conscious mind, my husband bought them home yesterday and I just haven't stopped talking about how good they are! I used to laugh at the idea of a cronut, 'why do those even exist' I would say... one bite and I get it. I get it whole heartedly. I just ate a chocolate sprinkle for breakfast and it's just so pillowy soft and crispy on the outside. What a way to start a Sunday. I'll be working out twice as hard today but let me say.. it's worth it. You've got two new loyal customers in us! read more

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Carla M.

4 years ago

Omg I bought a club sandwich and breakfast one and let me tell you it was soooooo good the owner was so nice too I will definitely go back soon . Oh yes I also bought doubts read more

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I stopped by one morning with a few extra minutes to pick up a quick lunch. The nice lady at the front suggested I get a pastrami sandwich. I waited about 15-20 minutes as she assembled my sandwiches and it was worth the wait... they were really good. I also couldn't pass up grabbing a few cronuts to go; maple bacon was just ok but the vanilla creme was much better. I would definitely come back because I prefer to support local business and the owners were super nice. Seemed like everyone that came in after me were regulars and there was a warm sense of community for a moment. read more

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Janice C.

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7 years ago

I was craving donuts this morning so I made my boyfriend take me here haha. I've been coming here for a few years and I've never been disappointed. It's your classic mom and pop sort of donut store run by Asians. I love how nice the workers are and the donuts are very fresh. I usually get donut holes or glazed donuts but all their other flavors are good too. Particularly I like the maple and chocolate flavors as well. Prices are good for the quality. I'll definitively be coming back still every time I crave something sweet. read more

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Jasmine C.

9 years ago

GO HERE! Great way to start the morning. Part 3 of my donuts & coffee adventure. I had this place bookmarked. Not my usual route to the gym but I needed a quick bite. Thanks to some suggestions we ordered a couple of the Maple Bacon Cronuts. We also ordered a breakfast donut, an apple fritter, and a maple bar. (Some to bring home) Everything was good! Especially the cronut which seems to go pretty fast. It wasn't soggy like a lot of places and actually had a nice crunch to it. The sausage in the breakfast donut sandwich was meh but otherwise a good breakfast option prob because the donut was good. Been open since 1985. Owners are lovely. Will be back to try the sandwiches. read more

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Jennifer L.

4 years ago

Great mom & pop donut shop! Owners are really sweet and nice. I really enjoyed their ham & cheese croissant and donut holes. Everything tastes really fresh. Will definitely come back to try out more things! read more

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Kymberly W.

3 years ago

Crounug was not flaky, bacon maple crounug was good. The Apple fritter was extra crispy!

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I have a tradition maple bacon donuts on Thursday when traveling...but when I am in town we up the ante to Maple Bacon "CRONUTS"!!! Everybody is raving about them. What a delicious, extra special treat. read more

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Toni L.

4 years ago

A little costly, but very delicious! Both cronuts I ordered was so good! $4 for one cronut. Donut holes were good too. read more

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Eddie Y.

5 years ago

Been going here for years. Older Chinese guy has a major attitude. How do you give an attitude to a customer serving donuts. The older lady whispers something to his ear. Probably talking shit about me. You just lost a loyal customer. read more

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everything i ordered was a little too too sweet. not my cup of tea. in my opinion the cronut was not fluffy enough... it was def. donut more than croissant everything i ordered was a miss. but would recommend for anyone who likes unique flavor cronut w/a big sweet tooth! read more

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Peter G.

4 years ago

Gotta update about this place! They are the most friendliest and welcoming place I've been to! And the food is always fresh! I usually call In because my order takes a little time so I give them ample time without making them feel rushed too because they do have a lot of customers as well so I don't want them to feel overwhelmed. They are so nice that you don't want to rush them in anyway just let them do their thing and the food will come out amazing! And the donuts here are my wife and kids all time fav! I always order sausage crissont with egg and cheese. My wife does at times as well along with coffee toffee shake with her maple bar donuts. Must go if you are craving donuts! Big thank you to Charlie and Sue! read more

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Patrick H.

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Delicious donuts served by the most wonderful staff. The "cronut" (croissant donut) with custard was probably low-key the best donut I've ever had. I also loved the blueberry-filled donuts and the sausage and egg croissant breakfast sandwiches. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Kirsten N.

2 years ago

lovee this place the ham n cheese croissant is so good and the owners are so sweet! theyve been there forever and run it themselves, you can taste the love read more

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Nishelle S.

4 years ago

I love this donut shop. I have been coming for years since I was a teenager to get a turkey sandwich. Love it, and the owner. Always so welcoming, kind, and full of smiles. I literally am willing to drive all the way from San Bernardino for one of Rose's sandwiches! read more

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Preston J.

9 years ago

Great place. Kind staff, excellent food, A+ yelp is trying to have me write a book before I'm able to post a review... read more

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6276 Rosemead Blvd
Temple City, CA 91780
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(626) 287-1488
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Hours

What time does Rose open?

Rose opens at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Rose close?

Rose closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Rose take credit cards?

Yes, Rose takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Rose have catering options?

No, Rose does not have catering options.

Does Rose have a happy hour?

No, Rose does not have a happy hour.

Does Rose serve alcohol?

No, Rose does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Rose allow dogs?

Yes, Rose allows dogs.

Does Rose have TVs?

Yes, Rose has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Rose have bike parking?

Yes, Rose has bike parking.

Does Rose have parking?

Yes, Rose has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Rose have free WiFi?

No, Rose does not have free WiFi.

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I have been to Longitude 118 a few times. There is only valet parking and used to still charge us…read moreafter validations but we did not get charged last time. This place is located somewhat in the lobby, which is an open area for seating and with bar right in middle. I usually come with relatives traveling from afar. They like the atmosphere and they enjoy Jeovanni's services. He is one of the bartenders who has a nice smile, that recommends good food and good drinks.

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There are restaurants that serve food, and then there are restaurants that truly care about every…read moresingle ingredient that goes into it. Marko's Breakfast & Dinner in Temple City is one of those rare places. My wife and I were warmly greeted as soon as we walked in. We also had the pleasure of meeting Marko, the owner, along with his wife, Michelle, and Antonio, who was incredibly attentive throughout our visit. You can immediately tell this is a family-run restaurant where people genuinely care. The food was exceptional. I have honestly never had hash browns this fresh before. Marko explained that they're never frozen and are delivered fresh the same day. The tomatoes were equally fresh, the strawberry jam was homemade, and even the dressings are made in-house. Nothing tasted mass-produced. Every bite reflected the care that went into it. Our food took a little longer to arrive, and I actually appreciated that. Fresh food should take time. I'd much rather wait a few extra minutes for a meal that's made to order than have it appear instantly. The menu has plenty of choices, the prices are very reasonable for the quality, and the hospitality was just as impressive as the food. I have a lot of respect for people who spend their lives mastering what they love and eventually build something that reflects that passion. Meeting Marko gave me exactly that impression. If quality truly matters to you, give yourself the chance to eat here. It's easy to see why places like this earn the success they have. There are restaurants that serve food, and then there are restaurants that truly care about every single ingredient that goes into it. Marko's Breakfast & Dinner in Temple City is one of those rare places. My wife and I were warmly greeted as soon as we walked in. We also had the pleasure of meeting Marko, the owner, along with his wife, Michelle, and Antonio, who was incredibly attentive throughout our visit. You can immediately tell this is a family-run restaurant where people genuinely care. The food was exceptional. I have honestly never had hash browns this fresh before. Marko explained that they're never frozen and are delivered fresh the same day. The tomatoes were equally fresh, the strawberry jam was homemade, and even the dressings are made in-house. Nothing tasted mass-produced. Every bite reflected the care that went into it. Our food took a little longer to arrive, and I actually appreciated that. Fresh food should take time. I'd much rather wait a few extra minutes for a meal that's made to order than have it appear instantly. The menu has plenty of choices, the prices are very reasonable for the quality, and the hospitality was just as impressive as the food. I have a lot of respect for people who spend their lives mastering what they love and eventually build something that reflects that passion. Meeting Marko gave me exactly that impression. If quality truly matters to you, give yourself the chance to eat here. It's easy to see why places like this earn the success they have.

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4.2(615 reviews)

4.8 mi

Basin 141 is a bar and restaurant located in Old Town Monrovia. It has a very open layout with high…read moreceilings, good décor, and a nice vibe. We sat at a table by the front window facing the main drag. The area definitely has an old town feel with many restaurants and shops up and down the street. There is also a park right across the street. There is plenty of parking around the corner on the street and in a nearby lot. I started out with the Coughlin's Law cocktail (Aviation gin, house infused vanilla syrup, fresh lemon, egg white, lavender bitters, $16). It was a good light drink with light vanilla and lemon flavor. I always love a good foam top too. She started out with a Basil Paloma (Herradura silver tequila, muddled basil & grapefruit, fresh grapefruit juice, lime, simple syrup, seltzer, $15). It had good grapefruit and basil flavor, and was nicely balanced. We ordered the buffalo cauliflower appetizer ($14). The cauliflower was supposed to be grilled, but it seemed almost raw. The buffalo sauce definitely had a good kick. For my entrée, I had the Black Angus Basin Burger (manchego cheese, carmelized onions, arugula, special sauce, brioche bun, $19). The burger was excellent. The cheese, carmelized onions, and arugula was a great flavor combo. The fries were good, but I'd order them more crispy next time. She had the two taco plate with fish and potato tacos ($15). The taco shells were freshly fried, and it was a filling plate that she enjoyed. We had one more round of drinks and I had the Billionaire cocktail (Old Forrester 100 proof bourbon, lemon, house made grenadine, absinthe, $16). This was excellent. It was very balanced, and not boozy at all with a very light sweetness. Her second was the Smoke and Fire (Peloton de la Muerte mezcal, Ancho Reyes liqueur, muddled jalapeno & orange, fresh lime, agave, chili salt, $15). It was pretty well balanced with a medium smokiness. It definitely had a kick of heat on the finish. Our server Lakyn was friendly and provided good service. The menu prices are cash prices. There is an extra 3.5% surcharge if you pay with a credit card. The buffalo cauliflower appetizer was mostly a miss, but everything else was very good so I'm rounding up to five stars. They have a very good sized cocktail and food menu, as well as many beers on tap. They also have happy hour specials. We would definitely return if we were in the area again.

Stopped by during a week after a nearby facial and this place was the perfect place to catch up…read morewith a friend. The service was attentive, the place played great music and the vibes were great. I can definitely see this place packed during happy hour or game time cause there's a nice bar feel. Located in the cute little heart of Downtown Monrovia, there is parking along the street or lots behind the businesses. The atmosphere in this area gives nice little walkable town. I ordered crisp pork belly tacos which was quite interesting. I never had crispy/crunchy meat in a taco before which was different haha. The flavor was good although the meat was quite chewy and hard. The chips and dips were good and the veggies and sauce on the tacos were great as well! I believe if I have chosen another protein, I would have enjoyed the tacos more. My friend ordered a salad and she really enjoyed her meal. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area :)

The bar

Seared Ahi Salad

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Breakfast burrito was delicious. Ordered it without the beans but so good with that spicy ranch sauce.

Pradera Brunch

Amazing food! Came all the way from west LA to try and it did not disappoint. Ariana was an amazing…read moresurvey who recommended great dishes!

Everything was amazing! From the service to the food. The chilaquiles verdes were well seasoned and…read morecooked to perfection. Our waitress Maria was super sweet and constantly checked on us to make sure we were ok. She talked me through each menu item and answered all questions with so much calm and patience. Everything was reasonably priced and the establishment itself was very clean. I definitely recommend Pradera and will be coming back soon!

3 leches pancake

Woow me encantó mazapán frappe no es muy dulce pero tampoco insípido está en su punto

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These are chilaquiles.

Cafe De Olla

4.2(1.7k reviews)

4.7 mi

Great food and coffee and nice atmosphere I love that the…read moremenu has so many options so you can always try new stuff and it always great regardless if is American food or Mexican. They have my favorite breakfast burrito and coffee in town!

Unfortunately, the service really overshadowed the food for us. From the moment we walked in, we…read morefelt more like we were inconveniencing the staff than being welcomed as customers. Throughout our visit, we had to ask multiple times for basic things, and the overall service just felt inattentive and unfriendly by some. The food itself was decent, which is why the experience was especially disappointing. We're Mexican ourselves and always enjoy supporting Mexican restaurants and trying places that serve food we grew up with, but good food alone isn't enough to bring us back. Considering there is almost always a long line and a significant wait to get a table, we expected the overall experience to be worth it. Unfortunately, for us, it wasn't. On top of that they added a 18% gratuity to the check! There are too many great Mexican restaurants with both good food and warm, welcoming service to justify the wait. We would not return by choice!

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Chorizo con papas

Lucky Boy

3.9(2.9k reviews)

4.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Been coming here for years and years for the amazing breakfast burritos…read more Lots of eggs, lots of bacon, lots of avocados -- could be TWO meals. Just whatta guy needs some days. Thank you Lucky Boy and all the great workers who smile at us like old familiar brothers & sisters.

Love Lucky Boy! It's an old standby for work meetings and classes and, when it comes to breakfast…read moreburritos, they are the best!! Custom prefer however you want but just know that if you ask for additions, they don't skimp! They're already loaded and added features just make it bigger! I have tried many of their dishes and they are all large sized! I live that they make sure you have enough of whatever you order! Fast and friendly mom n pop takes the cake for this area of the SGV!!

Homemade thousand island on the Lucky boy burger

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Lucky boy burgers the best

Morning Delight Cafe

I was dining at Oc A Chay and ordering to-go at Dim Sum Box SG both located in San Gabriel Gateway…read more Why not also check out Morning Delight Cafe before heading out? It was about 15 minutes before closing time for the day. Cute shop with lots of bright yellow decor. Inside and limited outside seating are available. One all gender restroom for customer use only. Menu has a good variety. Since I already ate, I wanted something light. I was lucky to get one of the last two remaining signature sandwiches. Friendly young gentleman behind the counter recommended the pork over the tuna so that's what I got plus one pre-packaged and refrigerated Taiwan Milk Tea with no topping. Thanks! WOW, pork sandwich was surprisingly delicious. Next time I'll have to get two of them. Taiwan Milk Tea was decent for a pre-packaged item. I'm coming back to try their other delightful breakfast food and drink items. Good place to check out if you want to try some inspired Taiwanese light foods and snacks.

Not sure how I only found out about morning delight recently, but this place has officially become…read morea must-visit whenever I am in SoCal. Walking in feels like stepping into a Taiwanese breakfast shop - right down to the nostalgic flavors. Everything we ordered was delicious. The egg pancake rolls were chewy, flavorful, and exactly what I crave when I think of Taiwanese breakfast. The sandwiches were packed with flavor, and the corn soup was surprisingly good - rich, comforting and the perfect pairing with the rest of the meal. It's the kind of food that instantly transport you back to Taiwan after the first bite. The only downside is that the wait times can get pretty long during peak hours esp on weekends. If you are planning to grab food to go, I would highly recommend ordering online ahead of time to save yourself the wait.

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Hector N.

9 years ago

Sandwiches are so fresh and good!! I stopped by here after dropping my dog across the street at pooch and groom so I can grab a bite to eat while my puppy was getting groomed. The ingredients they use are so fresh. Next time I'll be sure to call in ahead of time because they do get busy during lunch. read more

Gloria H.

14 years ago

Rose Donut helped me start my morning off right. I had a late night, had to get up early and stopped into this Donut shop to snag some sugar loaded donuts and coffee for breakfast and was expecting just another donut joint, but these donuts were the perfect remedy for a long nigh. read more

Breana Z.

11 years ago

Okay they have the best doughnuts ever I swear. I love the chocolate filled ones especially they are amazing!!! The little old man is so sweet and is so happy always. It's like. Family place feeling. Now I just need to win a scratcher for once haha thanks guys !!:) read more

Conan E.

509

7 years ago

Simply the best donuts in town. Far better than places like Dunkin Donuts. Highly recommended and will be back again. Not that Yelp reviews mean anything but I give them a 5 star to boost their star rating. Hope you make lots of money. read more

Angelica K.

9 years ago

Best donuts in the Rosemead/San Gabriel area! Don't miss the awesome crounuts with custard filling. Don't have a chance to try their sandwiches yet, but they appear to be popular too. read more

Cali V.

8 years ago

Fantastic donuts that are not too sweet. The donuts are always fresh and they don't overdo anything. They also serve breakfast like bagel with ham, cheese and egg. read more

Zara Z.

10 years ago

I always come here for breakfast! The donuts are very delicious. The staffs are very nice, it's also a lucky retailer for lottery here.

jussdonthate R.

15 years ago

Just stopped by this place, and reviews are correct. DELICIOUS donuts and sandwiches! Plus friendly service! I will sure to be back.

James N.

10 years ago

I was looking for a sandwich shop and found a donut shop. Regardless the donuts were delicious and the sandwiches were as well.

Piper B.

9 years ago

Great donuts that are not too sweet. They can choose a combination of donuts for you, or you can choose from a preselected set.

Kenny T.

Elite 18

935

105

6 years ago

It's aiteeee. Cronuts were aiteeee. Sandwiches were aiteeee. Would I come again? Aiteee read more

Ethan L.

12 years ago

Some of the best donuts i have had in a long time...i give this place 5 stars

Mark L.

9 years ago

great do-nut in early morning. very clean. try the glazed do-nut.

Eddie S.

14 years ago

Best sandwiches and fresh donuts... highly recommend it. ;)

Di V.

16 years ago

The best sandwiches, donuts and frozen yogurt around!!

Laura Felix F.

10 years ago

Best Sandwiches for a donuts shop, donuts and coffee!

Violet T.

Elite 12

2882

704

5384

16 years ago

hand's down the best tuna sammy ever!

Mike H.

13 years ago

Great sandwiches! Must try the tuna.

Jonathan Y.

13 years ago

Really Good, Honest sandwiches.

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