Mushroom oat milk latte. Cute outside patio. A four legged bestie on a sunny day. Nothing would be…read morebetter. Oh yeah? The service. The best place to come for a Saturday morning coffee.

Unfortunately, my friend and I had an unpleasant experience at this coffee shop. We ordered an iced…read morematcha latte and an iced turmeric latte. When I asked if it was possible to make the matcha half sweet, it felt like my request was strange. That didn't bother me at first until we received our order. We sat down and she brought our drinks over to us. My friend's drink was served in a white coffee cup, while mine came in a clear plastic cup. At first glance, it looked like mine was iced and hers was hot even though we both ordered iced. Naturally, my friend said "Oh I ordered iced". She responded with "it is iced" and walked away. The whole interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming. It made us want to leave and drink our drinks elsewhere. On top of that, the drinks themselves tasted like mostly milk with just a hint of matcha, and mostly milk with a hint of turmeric. Quite disappointed in both the service and drinks. 2 stars for location, it is walking distance from the Lagree class we came from but most likely would not come back.

Bagel Exchange is my favorite bagel spot right now. My go to orders are usually a toasted jalapeno…read moreand cheese bagel or an everything bagel with plain cream cheese. Their bagels are always fresh, soft, chewy, and full of flavor. They're also a great deal at $3.50 each. On my recent visit, I tried their bagel sandwich with egg and bacon on a jalapeno and cheese bagel with cream cheese. The sandwich was so yummy! The scrambled egg was fluffy, and although the bacon wasn't super crispy, it was still tasty and paired well with the sandwich. It was also a great deal at $7.50. I have yet to try their drinks, but they have a variety of Filipino inspired lattes like ube and pandan. They even sell calamansi juice. Customer service is great! The only downside is the parking. They only have street parking, and it can be difficult to find a spot on busy days.

This place has been here a while. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. I got their blue…read moreThai tea, avocado blt, and pizza bagel to try. The blue Thai tea was pretty and still had all those classic sweet warm spiced flaves but not gonna lie did taste a bit watered down. The avocado blt had nutty smooth avocado, savory meaty bacon, juicy tomatoes, leafy lettuce, and tangy mustard. I got it on their jalapeno cheddar bagel which was chewy, soft yet dense, and had a bit of a kick from the jalapeños. Wasn't getting much cheese flaves tho. The pizza bagel also had a nice chewy, soft, dense bagel with a sugary tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. I got this one on a garlic bagel which gave it an extra crunch from the garlic bits and was yummy. Overall this place was lowkey pretty good. Thai tea $6 Avo blt $8.50 Pizza bagel $8

We found them on Yelp and took the drive. They have many teas. You are charged by ounce, half pound…read moreand up. We got a half pound of tea for sleep and it was between $31-33.00. They also sell sandwiches, coffee, smoothies and tea pots and cups. I had a smoothie, and it didn't taste like fresh fruit in it. ‍ it was $6.25 for a large. It was a nice environment and they had seating and tables. The shop tenders didn't say much or really engage unless spoken to first. I would have liked a bit more interaction to introduce their teas to the first time visitors. The spot was pretty busy with a steady flow of customers.

The Loose Teas is a cool local place that serves real tea!…read more Real tea to me = loose leaf options. I've tried a few. One of the new finds and a current favorite is the Kyoto Cherry Rose. I got it on a whim as a latte, that's not too sweet. It was so yummy and fragrant. I am back to get the tea to take home. Vibe is low key. they have some seats inside and a few outside. Sit where you like. There are also cute tea knick knacks and things. My friend and I got some super cute mugs from here. Great place for gifts imo Service is cool overall. I'd rate 4.5/5 on this because they forgot my macaron once and I got charge for it. Found out when I got home and making the drive back for the mac wouldn't have made any sense. They have food too. I don't remember ever eating here but they look good from what others were eating.

Definitely want to come back to try a few other coffees as well and some of their pastries or…read morecooked foods such as the tuna sandwich or mood ring coffee. Everything looked delicious and staff were friendly. Prices are a little on the high side and the place was pretty busy when we stopped by on a Saturday morning. My bf and I shared the Plain Jane Latte and the drink was true to its name. It has a satisfying coffee taste to it but sweetened slightly from the vanilla. If you're sensitive to sweetness this is a safe and delicious pick!

What a cute place. Small, bright, large ordering counter, great non-dairy options…read more I wish the menu was displayed other places or a QR code so you can review it before you're standing at the counter. Staff were good- professional. I would've liked someone to tell me what they made lol so if I returned I could reorder it. Otherwise- nice stop off for coffee. Polenta was a customers dog that well, needed a photo.

There aren't many places that offer cronuts anymore, so I'm really glad I found this place! I…read morecalled ahead to make sure they had cronuts available, and thankfully they did. The parking lot is pretty large, which is always a plus. When we walked in, we were greeted by a gentleman with glasses who was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. He patiently explained all the different options and flavors to us, which I really appreciated. The customer service here was superb and beyond what we usually get at other donuts shops. On the right side of the shop, they have vegan options as well. They have so many unique donut flavors, and their prices are actually really good compared to other specialty donut shops. Most places I've been to only have one or two cronut flavors, but they had FOUR available when we arrived! They apparently have even more flavors throughout the day, but we came a little too late, which was totally our fault. Everything about this place was a great experience - the variety, the prices, and especially the customer service. The gentleman who helped us was genuinely so kind. This is definitely one of my favorite donut spots now, and I'll absolutely be coming back!

While recently visiting the area, I was craving donuts and was pleasantly surprised to discover…read morethis donut shop offering a variety of vegan sweet treats. When hubby and I entered the donut shop, we were warmly greeted by an employee, and I was delighted to see signage clearly labeling their vegan options which consisted of donut holes, glazed donuts, cake donuts, and filled donuts . After looking at their variety of vegan donuts and donut holes, hubby asked the employee if any of the vegan donuts contained nuts. She replied that only the donut topped with pistachios did. The atmosphere in the donut shop was relaxing, and I appreciated how attentive the employee was in answering our questions, quickly gathering the items we wanted: four vegan donuts, an order of vegan donut holes, and a jalapeño cheese danish for hubby. She then quickly rang up our purchases. With not only a large selection of classic and glazed vegan donuts, but also vegan milkshakes and ice cream, I definitely plan to return the next time I'm in the area and craving a sweet vegan treat.

Dukes bakery It's been a hot minute since I've had Chinese…read morebakery bread. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. It's fun here cuz you can get a little shopping cart and collect your breads. Kinda went crazy and got a bunch to try. The breads looked like they would be dry but weren't and were all really soft, pillowy, and fluffy. The Black Forest bread was topped with toasted almonds, had jiggly thick sweet custard, and a layer of semi sweet chocolate. The hades bread was the only kinda dry bread and was filled with bittersweet chocolate and had a thin sweet Oreo crust on the bottom like a cheesecake would. The pork floss bread had a swirl of sweet savory pork floss and was topped with nutty crunchy sesame seeds. The banana cream bread was filled with like this cheesecake tasting light cream and had some real bananas inside too. The garlic bread was really good, soft, and had a streak of yummy, savory, garlicy, cheesy goodness. They even had a cilantro pork floss cake?! Wasn't getting any cilantro flaves but the cake was nicely spongy, light, vanillay, and had a swirl of pork floss that actually worked with it. Their black sesame cake was also very spongy, jiggly, light, and airy with good black sesame flaves. They even let you try some free samples of bread which my grandma really enjoyed. Overall this place is pretty good. Black Forest $4.50 Hades $6 Pork floss $5 Banana cream $4.50 Garlic bread $4.50 Cilantro pork floss sponge $5 Black sesame sponge $3.75

Been a fan of Duke bakery when they opened around 2015. Would always go for the chocolate buns and…read morethe chocolate chip bread that looks like a horseshoe. Coming back in 2026, the quality still the same but it feels like the store aren't gone down. They're now a split business with a noodle shop. The Duke cashier is to the left. I got it too good to go order and that was worth it but other than the chocolate buns, none of the other menu items stand up to be a returning classic . Store is clean, a little cluttered, but it is a bakery.

You could say the stars were aligned. Across the street, we had just finished eating lunch, some…read moredarn good Venezuelan food. We should have allowed that to be our indiscretion for the day. But nooooo. Mr. B can smell sinfully yummy calories, even with a bag over his head, a mile away. Their specialty... chocolate croissants. Thus, we let Artisanal Goods lure us in. No parking, way too busy, way too full to seat us, a line bursting out the door, the tiny bakery cafe still seduced us. That is, Mr B circled the block in the car but pushed me out to get in line. It was the idea of a flaky, buttery, chocolate croissant crumbling all over his shirt that made him do it. And I had no intention of saying no. The line went quickly. The last Kouign Amann had just escaped my clutches to the guy in front of me, darn it. But there were still trays upon trays of freshly baked, massive chocolate croissants displayed in their custom, wood display case right next to the register. Sorry about no pictures, but you know how things get out of hand sometimes. However if you want to experience an orgasm in pastry form, I suggest you high tail it here.

There was a 25 minutes wait to get to the counter and unfortunately, we had to stand outside in the…read more11 am Pasadena heat. The staff was very nice and we ordered the classics. - Croissant : was fresh, flaky and a good size. The only small issue: 20% of it goes on the table as it literally crumbles at each bite. A good croissant should have some elasticity lacking here. - Pain au chocolat: quite large with maybe too much chocolate.But the flavor was on point. I liked it but my wife thought the extra chocolate was too much of the good thing. She reminded me that in the pain au chocolat in France, you actually feel the chocolate under the tooth at each bite. Between the two, I would get the plain croissant next time. Final thoughts: These pastries are more expensive than in other places( pain au chocolat for almost $7 and croissant for $5.5). Would I come back: yes to get the plain croissant.

Not sure what the criticism is really for, but I think the bagels are really good…read more Personal faves are the spinach florentine, ancient grain, honey whole wheat. Honestly, they're all good The sandwiches can be a bit uneven. When they use capers, they can tend to use it by the handful. Same with the huge onions, so be mindful of how much you want.

Within a couple days of my review, I was contacted by Einstein Bagels and asked to fill out the…read moreform on their website, which I did. A few days later I received an email stating that some rewards had been added to my account and have a breakfast on them. I re-downloaded their app and signed in to see that I was given more than fair compensation for my experience. Thank You.

Monarch Donuts is a hidden gem in Arcadia offering a wide selection of freshly made donuts at…read moreaffordable prices. At $20 for a dozen, the donuts are an excellent value, especially given their generous size. Since they're only open in the mornings and tend to sell out quickly, I'd recommend stopping by early. The setup is simple and old-school, with the donuts arranged in a glass display case and orders taken through a small service window off to the side. Street parking is available nearby, making it fairly easy to grab a box to go. During our visit, the owner was incredibly friendly and even surprised us with complimentary donut holes and a croissant, which made for a great first impression. **Cinnamon Crumb Donut: 5/5** This raised donut was incredibly light and fluffy, with a soft, airy interior. A delicate vanilla glaze provided a subtle sweetness, while the buttery, cinnamon-spiced streusel on top brought a warm, aromatic depth to each bite. **Double Trouble: 5/5** True to its name, the Double Trouble delivered an especially indulgent flavor combination. A smooth chocolate icing coated the pillowy donut, lending a cocoa-forward richness, while a second layer of classic glaze added a mellow, sugary finish that rounded out the decadent flavor profile. Given the impressive quality of everything we tried, Monarch Donuts is well worth a visit. With so many options to choose from, I'd gladly return to try some of the other donuts that caught my eye.

I was recommended by my work colleague to try Monarch Donuts. Thank you for the recommendation!…read more I read great reviews about their amazing service, donuts, and apple fritters. I wanted to get some treats for my work's ping pong tournament event. What perfect timing! I pre-ordered a variety of donuts plus some apple fritters. 8 Glazed Apple Fritters 8 Glazed Twists 8 Chocolate Twists 8 Chocolate Rounds 8 Cinnamon Crumbles 1 Coconut, 1 Double Trouble, 1 Dream Cream, 1 Sugar Twist 3 Dozens Glazed Donut Holes I parked on the street near the front of the shop. Donuts are displayed behind the glass window. Ordering is done through a small window opening. There is no customer entrance inside the shop. Upon arrival, Jonathan, the owner, offered me a warm welcome. He was very friendly and nice. He shared his humble beginnings on how Monarch Donuts began. Thank you Jonathan for sharing your loving story about your mom and grandmother. I was the only person in line which worked out for me. A few customers arrived shortly after me. All donuts and apple fritters were carefully boxed. I appreciate the special attention and care in the packaging. Thanks! Overall donuts were good, but dough was a bit dense for my taste though. Apple fritters were a great hit! Huge in size. Light in crisp. Tons of apples. Not super sweet which I appreciate it. However, a few of them fell apart when picking them up from the box. I actually don't know how much each donut and apple fritter costs. I didn't ask which was fine. Total bill was about $90+ which wasn't bad at all especially for all the tasty goodness. Highly recommend! Love to return for more tasty apple fritters and cinnamon crumbles. From what I was informed, donuts and all may be sold out before 9:00 AM most of the time so do get here early before they run out. Happy Donut Always!

I paid $25 for a grilled cheese and tomato soup. The grilled cheese was not grilled at all. It was…read moreliterally two pieces of soggy, untoasted bread with melted cheese inside. No browning, no crisping, nothing that qualifies as a grilled sandwich. To make it worse, the app makes it extremely difficult to submit a complaint, which only adds to the frustration. This was a waste of money and a very disappointing experience. I will not be ordering again. I'm personally sick of these corporations taking complete advantage of us. I'll be boycotting Panera and recommend others do the same!!!

It's been years since I started coming here and finally doing a review. This is my first time…read morehaving breakfast. We ordered 3 of the sandwiches: Steak and Wake, nicely seasoned and tender. The Asiago Sausage & Egg wasn't bad either, although I really couldn't taste any aioli. Their Chipotle Chicken and Egg had the most flavor, with peppers and cilantro. Usually we come for lunch and pastries. Their sandwiches are consistently good, but don't expect them to look like their advertised photos. Panera also has the Sip Club, where you lay a flat fee and can get unlimited drinks with some exclusions. I tried that but after a week, it's the same thing. I don't drink soda and make good coffee at home, so it narrow it down to a few selections. There are ordering kiosks near the front, or you can place your order at the counter with a human. You're handed a pager and the food most easy for pick up at the kitchen counter when it buzzes. There's also a name board letting you know your place in line, kinda like a pharmacy at a large hospital. Overall, the vibe is chill. The people are friendly and the food is mostly tasty. Dying afternoon hours, people are doing work on their laptops. Lunch hours a bit busier and from my recent experience, there are a lot of to go orders for weekend breakfast. Parking lot I shared with several restaurants in that stretch of the plaza. Most of the time, you'll get a space. Worst case scenario, walk a bit. I live farther away from Panera now, but still come by here every so often for a bite.