A small hidden spot!…read more We came to get other things but stopped by for their huge cookie! For $4 we got the rocky road cookie. It was delicious, soft and chewy and crunchy outer border. They also had very fancy cakes and cake slices for sale.

Came by to pick some desserts from Milkstache…read more Walking in, the smell of their cookies is amazing. I actually ended up getting 4 cookies: Strawberry, Hong Kong Milk Tea, Black Sesame, and Pistachio. My favorite was the strawberry cookie!! The workers here are super nice and answered all my questions about the cookies.

Cute little cuban bakery. They have a variety of pastries…read moreand even lunch bites such as sandwiches and wraps. They have a few tables and chairs inside and a couple right outside as well. The space and tables are very clean and organized. I stopped by for some pastries and could not choose which to get because they all looked so delicious. Staff is fast, efficient, and patient. I will be stopping by next time I am craving those white cuban crackers. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5

Coming to Merengue Bakery in Monrovia for a long time, we usually stick to the Cuban pastries! This…read moretime we decided to try something different and picked up a fruit tart for a birthday to see how it compares to others in the area. The tart was a bit of a mixed experience but like in a good way. The crust was quite hard, where it was a bit tough to cut through cleanly. The fruit topping also felt a bit uneven like the peaches seemed like it came from a can, and the apples had a slightly off scent! The grapes were still on the branch, which looked nice visually but wasn't the easiest to pick. One thing that stood out was the structure of the tart. It seemed like there was an extra layer in the middle, almost like the top was baked separately and then added on..? Surprisingly, that gave it an interesting texture, with a soft, sponge-like layer that balanced out the harder crust. But I still appreciate this place for their consistent quality, and maybe another pie or cake may better hit the mark next time.

4.5 Stars Great neighborhood bakery with large selection of…read morepastries to choose from. I personally find some of the pastries a little bit too heavy on the mayonnaise and custard. What I really enjoy about this place is actually their savory selection - I like to grab their steamed pork buns, sticky rice bento box, or stop by for a fresh egg pancake in the morning!

JJ Bakery is similar in concept to 85°C Bakery -- you grab the pastries you want as you walk…read morethrough a line and pay at the counter. The only thing is that JJ Bakery is MILES better as the food is so much more delicious and satisfying. My husband and I got their Curry Beef Pie and their Supreme Salted Rice Ball (with Chinese sausage, egg, and pork sung) for a quick breakfast. There was an explosion of flavors in the curry pie, and the light, flaky crust just elevated the pastry to a whole new level. The rice ball was the perfect combination of tastes and textures, from the crispy pork sung to the sweet and savory sausage to the fluffy, sticky rice. I couldn't decide which pastry was better :) Just note that this place is more grab-and-go (we ate in our car). Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

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

3/16/26 Had to try Dukes after having breakfast at Moffett's. Great selection of pastries, service…read morecould use a little finesse, clean, modern ambiance. The pastry case was delightful n organized. I took photos of the ones I bought. Apparently, the lady at the counter has very limited English skills, friendly enough but could really use some upgrade in her customer service skills. I value customer service a great deal--that's how I become a regular patron. Thankfully there are other Duke Bakery locations to visit if the pastries happen to strike my fancy. There are about 3 sets of seating (tables with chairs & cushioned booth type to enjoy your treats. No outdoor seating available. Parking is shared among other businesses, so it can get hairy at peak times In this shop, there 3 different vendors, not just Duke's, there's a noodle shop to the right (if facing the counter) a smoothie shop in the middle & Duke's on the left. The pastry shelves encompass the majority of the space. The jury is still out re: pastry taste, bought some for friends.

Decided to try out one of their drinks after eating lunch in the food court. The employee…read morerecommended the matcha tiramisu latte so that's what we got. The price wasn't bad honestly for a 20z large cup, it was $6.50. They did put a lot of ice though. The matcha tastes authentic and the paired nicely with the cream top.

[3.5 stars] We also asked for candles, which they provided…read morebut also a match stick & match to light it which was nice! Bought the strawberry sweet cake for my bday & it was pretty cake! I believe there is strawberry jam spread between the layers, the red crunchy sprinkles reminds me of the Good Humor Strawberry shortcake icecream bars, however a little too sweet for my liking. The white cream used was interesting more of a solidified texture & a tad cream cheese like. Im not sure if I prefer that over softer whipped cream for cake. I think I also would have liked it more if it had some strawberries on top more real strawberry ingredients inside. But it was still yummy for what it was!

It was my first time ordering from this place and omg I LOVE this place. I needed a small cake for…read moremy friend's engagement celebration and I'm so glad I found this place. The cake was so delicious and honestly one of the cutest cakes I've ever ordered. The owner was super accommodating, I was able to pick it up a little early with no issues, which I really appreciated. And can we talk about the packaging?? SO. DAMN. CUTE. ( I forgot to take a pic but it was nicely wrapped) The original cake design had a little bear, but she changed it to a red heart, which was so nice and fit the theme perfectly. I'll 100% be ordering more from them for all my future occasions!!!

When I first saw this place, I thought it was just a specialty cake shop. I did not expect them to…read morehave an extensive menu of premium bubble tea drinks as well. It is amazing how much variety they offer at this small shop, including but not limited to cakes, breads, bubble tea, and other desserts. I like to stop by for a drink when I am nearby. The matcha drinks and house special milk teas are pretty good. I would recommend the Brulee Matcha Shake, which has a smooth and creamy texture and is somehow not overly sweet. Brown sugar boba is the perfect topping to go with this drink.

My go to 85° bakery! They keep it nice & clean every time I've been in!…read more I love to come in grab a Thai tea with boba or strawberry mango smoothie! They are both delicious (: The baked goods I grab are usually always stocked up & there when I need them! Love the Cheese dog if I'm looking for a quick lunch, Jalapeño cheese, ham & cheese, the blueberry tale & mango tale yummmm! Chocolate chip bowl once in awhile, marble taro, white chocolate strawberry, & the egg tarts! They do run out of NEW or seasonal items quickly! Like in October or November when they had those viral pumpkin shaped breads for fall lol I went at 7:50am & all gone! Crazy haha So that's a downfall. The parking lot at this one kinda sucks because there is very limited spots & it's always busy.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 10am…read more There was a lady who came in with her dog. Now, I know service animals are allowed. However, this dog did not have a service animal tag. Instead, the vest the dog was wearing stated "Best Friend" almost like the owner was trying to trick others into thinking it was a "Service Dog" vest. The dog was walking around the bread and even sniffing the bread. The owner saw and even tried to swat her dog away from some Strawberry Halfmoons that the dog was sniffing. As someone who is allergic to dogs, what if they are the person who touches that bread next? What if the allergy is very severe? I walked around the premises to check if there were signs on the windows/doors talking about no pets, only service dogs. Only one entrance had the signs stating this. The other doors did not. As someone who is allergic to dogs, I do not understand how someone can just bring their pet into an establishment that serves food. The dog even went up to some customers and was sniffing their shoes. I even watched the dog go up to a little girl and try to take her doll. **4/1/26 UPDATE** To Katherine (the business owner): Yes, I know you allow SERVICE DOGS. However, this lady's dog was not wearing a vest stating it was a service dog. Also, I think service dogs know better than to try stealing little girls' dolls. That lady's dog was NOT a service dog. She was trying to TRICK people into thinking it was with the FAKE vest it was wearing. Please put more signs up around the different entrance doors.

We got there at 5pm on a Saturday and luckily missed the crowd. We got two of those egg tarts…read more($3.50 each!) and the tiramisu and chocolate ice boxes. While the space was clean and organized, the service was meh. It's a self-serve bakery where you get a tray and put on it whatever you want and the cashier rings you up. The egg tart was delicious (not too sweet!) but we've yet to try the ice boxes. We'll be back to try some of their other stuff. Hopefully they can improve their service.

Among many of the corporate chain Asian bakeries, Sunmerry seems to be the most commercial. With…read moremany highly trafficked locations they are popular and convenient. Product wise, they offer a wide selection of baked goods and pastries that cover the gamut of usual suspects. The one note to consider is how airy their breads are and how easily they lose their volume. Fillings used in many of their buns are tasty and often are conservative with their sweetness which can be a plus for many. Cakes are also usual in respect and decorated with flair. Again, they are very similar to many competitors. The value amongst competition is the draw, but if convenience is your flavor, makes a very convenient choice.

Slightly above average Asian bakery among the many copies you will find in the SGV. JJ Bakery &…read moreCafe is considered one of the many originators. Flavors and items that cater to Taiwanese cuisine. Bakery items include Asian inspired pastries and savory bakery goods. Items include pork buns, fried flat breads, and egg crepes that are excellent for breakfast. Options are long here and offer something for everyone.

I orginally called the JJ Bakery in Arcadia to order a cake, but they ran out of the flavor I…read morewanted and they weren't going to get any more deliveries for the weekend. Luckily the lady I spoke to suggested I call the JJ Bakery & Cafe in Temple City. Oh, I didn't know they are also in Temple City. Thank you Miss! I called here and spoke to a nice lady who took my cake order. Lucky again, they had the 8 inch Vanilla Chiffon Cake layered with taro, red bean, and custard pudding in stock. It was only $39.80 no tax. Cool! This location is in the Elm Center Shopping Center. Plenty of free parking. Got here early morning. Line was short. Staff was friendly and helpful. Got my cake. Paid for it and left. I didn't have much time to peruse the bakery to check out their baked goods nor did I get a chance to sit in the cafe area. Pretty cool that they have bakery + cafe combo. Most other JJ Bakery don't have this setup. I will have to return here to give them a bit more attention and take more photos. As for the cake, it was very pretty with lots of fresh fruits on top. There was a good amount of taro with a thin layer of custard pudding. Great taro flavor and taste. Custard pudding had the perfect sweetness. I didn't get much red bean though. I forgot to take photos of the inside of cake. I'll have to order it again and examine it more closely. Nevertheless, great cake choice especially for the taro lovers! I will soon be back to get the full experience of JJ Bakery & Cafe. Thanks!

4.4 stars for Kee Wah Bakery!…read more I haven't gotten their famous signature Bolo bao in like 10+ years. We used to get them when we were kids at the Monterey Park location back when they were $1 each and piping hot from the oven. I popped in the other day and got one, and it hits the spot. Now it's $2.30 but crispy pineapple top is just as good as back in the day!

Very very confused about their opening time here. Yelp says 10 am, their door says 9:30 but they…read morehad their door opened around 9:15ish on Saturday and when I asked if they were open, a staff said yes and welcomed me in. Yet when I walked inside, another staff told me they're not opened yet??? First staff came over and reassured me they're open and asked what I wanted. I got an egg tart and after packing it for me, the friendly lady called over the other lady to charge me. Lady was so rude and acted like she didn't want to be working or helping me. She did not smile at all and didn't say anything after accepting my money. I had to ask her if it was okay and if I can go. Such a weird experience... At least the egg tart was good though. It was still warm and tasted like it came fresh out of the oven.