We finally stopped by the bakery in Duarte to sample their signature beverage and pan dulce. Their cafe de olla, was served hot, a nice blend of cinnamon and sweetness. We bought an elote, tortuga and can't recall the third piece of pan, and alfajores. The elote was delicious, I love that you can see little specs of cinnamon, soft and tender and vanilla scent. The tortuga was a bit more spongy, fragrant, and nice balanced of sweetness. The alfajores were buttery, crisp and smeared with dulce de leche. I needed a bday cake and decided to order the strawberry shortcake, because it looked so pretty. The cake was a hit with the family. The frosting was super light, the filling is one layer of custard and the other of light whipped cream and berries. The sponge is moist, the cake is not sweet, but decadent in its creamy texture. The inside of the store is aesthetically appealing, traditional glass cases showcase the pan. I'm so glad to have a nearby bakery and cake shop! read more

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Cafe De Olla Bakery is conveniently located next to Club Pilates, my workout spot. While I am very happy about this (I love Cafe de Olla in Monrovia), getting coffee and a pastry post-workout might very well become my routine if I don't exercise enough self-control! Like some of the reviews already mentioned, this location is more of a "grab and go" type of place. They have a solid selection of cakes, pastries, and drinks. If you are looking for their full breakfast menu, the Monrovia location down the street is where you would want to go! When I visited, they were celebrating their 1-year anniversary with an outside table of samplers. They had a balloon arch outside to signal to the community that they are celebrating something special as well. The lady out front shared with me what they had to offer, and she also mentioned that they do catering! I like my coffee strong but also on the sweet side. When I asked for the stronger option, I was recommended to get the cappucino rather than the latte and they can make the caffeine a little bit more concentrated without sacrificing the flavor. The cookies were a little dry for my taste but maybe it was because the samplers were sitting outside for a little too long. I would go back just to try the breakfast sandwich, but the experience of grabbing food was pretty fast and the food was flavorful enough! Excited to have a closer Cafe de Olla to me and wishing them so much success! read more

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Had a good experience at Cafe De Olla Bakery. The food was good and flavorful especially the chilaquiles, which were perfectly sauced and topped with eggs cooked just right. Everything tasted fresh and the portions were generous. The crunch factor on these were to my liking :) The breakfast plate with machaca was also good, and the desserts were good. The flan was smooth and rich, and the cake was light and not overly sweet. The pastry cart was such a fun touch and really added to the overall experience just wish it would have come out sooner instead of us having to wait another 10 minutes for our pastries. The only downside was with the coffee service. What we ordered at the bar wasn't consistent with what we were brought during refills, and we had already paid for our mugs upfront. Unfortunately, the waitress tried to charge us again without asking, which was a bit frustrating.m because we had to wait for her to correct it and we were trying to leave. Overall, good food just a small hiccup with service and coffee. I'd still come back and give it another try. read more

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I love to have brunch here! It's so good and the environment is such nice vibes. Service is great and they're very sweet read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery - Papas con chorizo, poblano chilaquiles, eggs, esquite dip (corn dip) so good - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Duarte, California

Standard quality pan dulce/Conchas, on the more expensive side. Lots of other different Mexican pastries and types of pan dulce.

Unfortunately the coffee and pastries are really good here because the prices are just absolutely insane. I gasped when i saw $2.50 to add cold foam (literally blended milk). Its especially crazy they charge so much when its such a small spot with no space to hang out. read more

SÓ GOOD!!! They really do yhe such good pan dulce omggg I can eat the whole box!! My sister got some bread to bring to our parents house and it had so many different types. Ugh so good!!! Not too sweet but not too plain either. Excited to be back! read more

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Clean, warm and welcoming interior reminds me of a boutique bakery. Yes, the prices are higher than the average panaderia, but this bakery/cafe offers a different spin on their pan dulce. I saw the beautiful cakes and intriguing pastries in the cases but I wanted to try the sweet bread. The texture of the conchas are drier than traditional but the bread has a firmer, buttery crumb and the sugar shell patterned topping stays on and doesn't flake off. The elote was wrapped in a thin orange colored sugary layer...delicious slightly warmed up. The almond croissant was under a glass dome on the counter. It's rather smallish but the frangipane filling was generous, albeit not too almond flavored. read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery a block away from my house? You've got to be kidding me! Absolutely can't believe that my waistline is going to increase now that it'll be so convenient for me to go grab a slice of their delicious Matilda Chocolate Cake. SCORE! This location is more of a "grab and go" type of place for coffee and pastries. It is unlike their Monrovia location where it is a sit-down establishment with a full food and beverage menu, so do expect cozy and cute, not a dine-in place to bring your date. I did felt a tad awkward when I walked in at first because the gentleman behind the counter probably thought I was weird in there snapping photos, so he did looked at me kind of funny. But after letting him know I was there for the first time since finding out on Yelp of this second location, he made small talk and was super friendly. I highly recommend stopping by Cafe de Olla when you're nearby! read more

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From my experience if your looking for a place to grab a piece of cake or a whole one this could be the spot. Don't forget the case of pan dulce they have. I picked up a Banana nut muffin. Nice and moist muffin, very good. The cafe de olla was piping hot. So watch out. Looks like they also do breakfast burritos and sandwiches. Service was great everyone was very helpful. Small little spot for take out. Plenty of parking. Don't get confused and think this is the one in old town Monrovia because this just a bakery. read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery - Banana nut muffin - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Duarte, California

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Wanted to try this place, friendly greeting, Clean .. All pastry's looked super fresh.. cake made fresh in the back... vanilla oat milk was hot and tasty.. will be back...A+ read more

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Nice and clean bakery and drinks. Such a cute style to display pastries. If you just want a slice of any of these cakes they also have that available. Next time I will come for a drink! read more

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Came here cuz I wanted a latte and realized it is the same company that's on Myrtle in Monrovia.... I ended up buying a bunch of pastries for my coworkers....and they all loved it.... Awesome place to go....I noticed they have some meal items like breakfast burritos may have to come back for! The employees were awesome and friendly..... Definitely would come back!!!! read more

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I found this place randomly and, since I love café de olla, I had to try it. Unfortunately, it wasn't the best. The coffee was very sweet and had an aftertaste. The place itself is nice and colorful, and they have sweet bread and cookies. The service was good. I was hoping to find a new favorite spot for café de olla, but this wasn't it. I couldn't even finish it. read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery - Iced Cafe de Olla - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Duarte, California

Where do I begin !?!? Cafe de olla exceeded my expectations. The staff were friendly and our waiter hector was very hospitable. The ambiance easily takes me back to a family owned Mexico City restaurant. The pan dulce is made in house which is good so you know they don't put out bread from the day before. You can see that this place is ran very well and professional. I got a cafe de olla (no pun intended) and it was one of the best cafe de olla's I've ever had, if not the best. It was sweet and you were able to taste the cinnamon. The Sinaloa combination really surprised me. In my house hold we fry the tamale and not a lot of people do that. So when I saw my plate with 2 fried tamales, I had a huge smile on my face. Very nostalgic feeling. The beans were ok, but nothing bad. Tasted like typical refried beans. The chilaquiles were the star of the plate. The salsa verde had lots of flavor and tasted like chilaquiles from Mexico. A little kick of lime, which comes from the tomatoes. Will order again when I come back. My friend got the waffle, which she almost finished, even though she said she was going to take half of it home. I think that goes to show you how good the waffle was ! Overall experience was 9.3/10. Only complaint is that I wish my food was a little bit more on the hotter side. It was warm and i personally like my food hot. Will be back again Thank you so much cafe de olla! ¡Volveré y con más hambre aun! read more

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You order then grab and go out the door and I'm sure if you enjoy this type of coffee you'll be back for more. But first a quick fuuun fact alert! Did you know that this drink dates back to the Mexican revolution in 1910? Well I did not know that so this fact is for me too. Ok so if you're not familiar with this tasty drink, it's made by brewing cinnamon and piloncillo in a clay pot giving it its unique earthy flavor. So if that reads like your jam then get sum man! I ordered an iced Cafe De Olla to go and after my first sip I wasn't disappointed. After all it is their specialty right! They have pastries to go with your coffee so that's a score and makes for a tasty twosome. The service was ok and I'm not going to say it but I just have to. When you have a certain age group running things it loses that welcome factor to put it nicely. Then again I'm there for the coffee and it's to go stuff other than that it's a cool little bakery that has you on your way on the fly. Parking can be challenging on certain times but that's almost always the case. That's my take, Peace read more

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Good spot to scratch the brunch craving. This place gets packed, so try to get on the Yelp waitlist to minimize the wait time. We decided to get our usual breakfast favorite, waffles and French toast, with some coffee. We got an iced cafe de olla ($5.95), churro waffle ($13.95), berry crispy French toast ($17.75), and a hot cafe de olla ($4.95). It was disappointing to discover that the regular hot cafe de olla comes with refills, but the iced cafe de olla does not, especially with the iced version costing a dollar more. The cafe de olla tastes great so get the hot version for the unlimited refills. Both sweet dishes were yummy, and it worked out that we ordered the more expensive French toast plate because that also came with two eggs, two slices of your choice of meat (bacon, sausage, turkey sausage, or ham), and your choice of hash browns, home fries, or fruit. Having something savory with our order helped balance all the sugary stuff we were consuming. Parking in Old Town Monrovia is pretty easy. Look for street parking or any spot in the nearby parking lots. read more

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Really cute bakery with lots of bread and cake options. The space is super clean and nice inside. The worker was really kind and offered us Café de Olla to try. I'd love to come back in the morning next time to try the bread fresh and warm. read more

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Holy Smokes..... Wifey and I have been here 3 times in two weekends and this what we have tried. Iced Cafe de Olla- 5 Stars Hot Cafe de Olla- 5 Stars Cafe de Olla Late- 5 Stars Matilda Cake- 5 Stars Coconut Muffin- 5 Stars Cinnamon Apple Cheese Cake- 3 Stars Duabi Cheese Cake- 3 Stars Concha- 5 Stars Random Pateries- 5 Stars The service was excellent the girls working behind the counter were very nice and super helpful. Cleanliness exactly what you want especially when your buying food!!! Now the Cafe de Olla is definitely worth the visit hot or cold it deserves a stop. The muffins pastries and cakes are a safe bet, but for now I will steer clear of the Cheesecakes. They do have many assortment of Flan so maybe next time we will try the Choco and Cafe de Olla. read more

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I really enjoyed this Mexican breakfast restaurant/bakery spot...the place was very clean and the presentation of the food was excellent! I ordered chilaquiles plate with cafe de olla, so delicious! We also ordered some pan dulce while we waited for our food. That came out in a little cart and we got to choose our pan dulce! Everything was delicious and customer service was so nice! I really enjoyed my breakfast here! Can't wait to come back! read more

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I was looking for a non-dairy iced black coffee (or cafe de olla) but was told their iced version was made with "non-dairy mocha mix." I was a bit skeptical but it was surprisingly good. Good balance of sweetness, not overly "heavy" for a latte. read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery - Iced Cafe De Olla Latte - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Duarte, California

Cafe de Olla is a coffee with cinnamon drink, and is usually served hot. But, you can get it iced or served as a cappuccino too. Other specialties are Hot Chocolate, and Ice Tea. The pan dulce is delicious, I bought an egg tart and elote sweet bread which is one of my childhood favorites. They do have a good variety of cakes, cookies and pastries that goes well with their beverages. The shop is very clean, the employees are helpful and the prices are reasonable. Another plus is that you will find plenty of free parking in the shared lot. Just roll on up, choose your items, pay in cash or credit card, enjoy and, most of all, don't forget to tell'em that Rosemary sent ya! read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery - Iced Cafe de Olla - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Duarte, California

Service was super fast when we came in to the cafe area. I got the hot cafe de olla and my boyfriend ordered the iced cafe de olla with milk. My coffee was very hot and super tasty. It was the best store bought cafe de olla I have tried outside of Mexico. Right next to the register you can find some pan dulce. They offer a few fresh baked items and some pre-bagged items like wedding cookies, etc. The location looked clean and well kept. We didn't get the chance to try the food at this location but will definitely have to stop by again to do so! read more

My mom called to have a special treat made for the wonderful staff who cared for my uncle when he was in hospice. The people at Cafe De Olla Bakery were so kind and made the thank you gift package extra special. They have a beautiful shop that's very welcoming. Danny went out of his way to help and everything was so appreciated! The pastries were gorgeous and delicious, and it made a very sad situation a little lighter. You really don't see that level of customer service very often anymore, but Danny and his staff are the best. We thank them so much! read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery - Lovely pastries for a thank you gift - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Duarte, California

Not only is their cafe de olla top notch (this is coming from someone who doesn't drink coffee btw). I prefer the hot over the iced. Their conchas are bomb too better than most Panaderias. Airy, soft and just so perfect! I like to throw them in the microwave for a few seconds. I did try their chorizo breakfast burrito, it was good but pretty average. Their sweets and coffee is where it's at! Both times I've came in and received excellent service. So happy they are open early to accommodate all the people who work at 7am! read more

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Purchased a carrot cake for my sons birthday. He really liked it, to me the frosting on the outside was good but the middle frosting was hard and had a different texture. It was his cake and he liked it so that's what matters. I also purchased a couple of pieces of sweet bread which were 2.50 each which I thought was a little steep but I love my Mexican sweet bread. The bread was very hard and not very good. The only thing that was good was the blueberry muffin. read more

I've visited this place often, cafe de olla is one of the many restaurants along downtown Monrovia. I prefer to order to go as the restaurant can be a bit noisy and packed. I ordered online and got chilaquiles verdes with an iced cafe de olla. As soon as I arrived my order was ready, they have a separate section where one can order coffee and bread. The chilaquiles were good, not too spicy but had a rich salsa flavor. The item came with rice and beans which were both good as well. The cafe de olla iced coffee was also good, tasted more on the horchata side but I didn't mind. I only knocked off a star because of the price, it was around $30 for those two items. Very steep and think you could find better for cheaper. read more

Looks nice inside, however that was the only pro. Guy and girl worker there having a "fun" conversation on their own, looked bothered I came in and they had to help me. Girl more had more tude than the dude. The peanut drink I got tasted was meh. Not even that hot. Wasn't worth the price. At the cashier, there was a chocolate covered banana bread thing that looked good through the glass container. However, when the glass top was lifted and revealed the sweet item, I could see a glistening sheen on top of the chocolate--condensation-- I was thinking uh oh...looks like it's been in a freezer or fridge and wasn't fresh, and I was right. Tasted terrible! Texture terrible! Like mushy inside. I shouldn't have bought it when I see the condensation, but I wanted to give it a try. wasn't worth the price read more

We ordered over the phone, thinking it would be ready by time we got there and it wasn't . We watched the staff make our iced mochas and it was 75% oat milk and ice. Very very overpriced for what it was. The taste was okay, but we were expecting much better for the price. We both threw away more than half of it Then we got a tiramisu cheesecake like cake and I took a bite and it tasted rotten... then I tried again and it definitely was spoiled. It was a beautiful cake, but definitely should not have been sold. was visiting town and overall very disappointed! Had good reviews, but we weren't really that impressed. read more

Had our "Coffee Crew" meet up at Cafe Olla for coffee & breakfast I heard from other friends how amazing they are, and did not disappoint! Our server, Julio, was wonderful, after describing the hot Cafe de Olla, it was a must try for me. Truly delicious, and I'm a black coffee drinker, yet the subtle sweetness, spices, and smooth coffee was perfection in a cup. As the token vegan, I was wanting to try a breakfast, yet the Green Menu wasn't quite the fit. Julio helped put together an amazing breakfast for me! Azteca Chilaquiles - red sauce with no eggs, cheese or sour cream, plus half of a French roll, topped with Refried beans & Soyrizo. Side of their creamy (vegetarian) Refried pinto beans. Truly appreciated how they created this for me!! I took half home! My friends enjoyed their breakfasts too... One had the Green Omelet - looked so good! My other friend has the Avocado Toast, which she said was such a nice twist with the sliced radishes, and drizzle of lemon. I need to bring my family here soon! Now we know why there is always a line! Huge kudos to Julio, his service, helpfulness, and keeping my coffee cup full (& to go!!) We saw a birthday celebration, and was such fun! Family Friendly, and warm atmosphere. read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery - Custom breakfast and Cafe de Olla - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Duarte, California

Came across this place accidentally and had to try it. I got there slightly before closing and saw they had limited pan left. I picked up a few regardless and they were all so good. I purchased a slice of their carrot cake and it was hands down the best carrot cake I've ever tried. Super moist, the texture was perfect. A classic café de olla was also super yummy. I'm excited to come again and try more selections of their pan! read more

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I'm glad they have this right next to my work! I love their pastries and coffees especially of course their cafe de olla coffee or iced late! I also enjoy the abuelita iced late! I really like this place a lot but because there is only one person in the front register it can be slow once there is 3-4 people in line. However, the place is small nice and the main restaurant is close by. The music is fun haha read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery - Cafe de Olla Latte - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Duarte, California

Normally I dont go for American cakes, but i think im going to have to rethink that again after having visited cafe de olla! This is their bakery location as an extention to the restaurant in monrovia. They have such a large selection of baked goods here along with cake options. Their cake options seem to resemble portos, so im glad to have a closer option. We came here to pick up a cake for my son's 100 day celebration. The staff here was super nice and helped us pick a suitable cake. We opted for the red velvet and it was a crowd pleaser! We sliced very thinly, but was even able to serve 25+ people with it (though we really stretched it). We liked that it wasnt too sweet, the typical Chinese compliment, and it was moist and tasty! Im actually very intrigued with their milk and berries cake, im going to have to find a reason to get it for the next celebration! read more

Amazing grab and go cafe with the best Cafe de Olla (I mean it's in the name). Located in a shopping center next to Planet Fitness, plenty of parking. They have a lovely pan dulce case and you can pick up whole cheesecakes, cakes, pies or you can by the slices in case you want to try a little taste of everything (like I did). This is more of a grab and go, not a full service restaurant. I also ordered a breakfast burrito and it was good but honestly the sweets are top notch. Friendly staff and nice clean layout. We do not live in the area but our daughter goes to school nearby so we will be stopping in often. read more

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I ordered the cold brew with cafe de olla cold foam, and it was decent, but I thought the pricing was honestly way too expensive for what it was. Otherwise the service was so wonderful. There was a line and the man at the cash register was super nice and accommodating which I really appreciate. This place is also meant for a to-go place. There are no tables inside so keep that in mind. read more

I love Cafe De Olla in downtown Monrovia, so when they opened up the Duarte location, I was eager to try. It's a lot smaller than the Monrovia location and doesn't have any seating. It's not a sit down restaurant but more of a quick grab and go bakery. When you enter the store, there are pastries on the right side of the wall, cakes in the back of the store and croissants in the display area next to the cashier on the left. My husband and I had the signature iced cafe de olla and cold brew with cafe de olla cold foam. The cold brew is very smooth and the signature iced coffee is always a treat. I'm looking forward to trying the ham & cheese croissant and other pastries. A plus for nice staff. read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Duarte, California

I dream of this place! Cannot go wrong with a mazapan frappe and a quesadilla (salvadorian sweet bread). The stuffed bolillos are to die for! I love the cream cheese and jalapeño and they warm em up for you. They also have readily packaged cake slices and whole cakes. Sometimes I stop by and grab a box of pan dulce for my coworkers. Wonderful bakery with delicious pan dulce. I saw they have Roscas in January as well. read more

Cute new bakery location in Duarte, I love how early they open so it's nice to stop by if you start work early. The pastries here are good with plenty of selections, I personally really like the refugiado (guava and cream cheese strudel) and cubilete (mini cheese tart)! read more

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Photos are misleading-there is no table service. They do have some food items that are made the day before. That being said, give it a try, lots of delicious options and good for quick to go option. read more

So glad this place was open early. Friendly cashier. Ordered the cafe de olla and several different pan dulces and cookies. I enjoyed the regular pan dulces more than the specialty pistachio one but overall was very good. read more

Cafe De Olla Bakery - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Duarte, California