Located in the heart of Old Town Monrovia on Myrtle near Lemon Ave, this Cuban gem offers…read moresandwiches, pastries, coffee, cakes, & more. Street parking can be tough during peak hours, but there are public lots nearby.  For the past 12 years, this has been our go-to spot, and their Guava Cake is the ultimate family favorite! This past Mother's Day, Mom wanted that exact cake. We stopped by in the morning to pick one up as usual. However, the lady at the counter informed us they would not have any ready until 2 PM and was quite dismissive and short with us. I was next in line, it was now the second person at the counter helping me, ( male ) once he knew I was looking for a guava cake, he immediately went to the back going out of his way to check and ensure we took a fresh guava cake home right then and there. He saved Mother's Day !!! I must also mention Danny and Lissette are amazing every time we order cakes for family events. It's always a great experience, and we'll definitely keep coming back for their goodies.

I ordered the chocolate ganache cake for Mother's Day based on the chocolate ganache cake I ordered…read morea few years ago from them for my Grandmother's Birthday. Something clearly changed between then and now because the version I ordered on Saturday was horrible. The cake was mostly dark chocolate, as described, but it had the thinnest layer of raspberry to the point where it was hardly noticeable - which is the main reason we ordered the cake (chocolatey but a fair amount of raspberry for a palatable contrast). The way the cake is made, it's hardly edible. The layer that is supposed to be chocolate cream is clearly just chocolate frosting! I've never had something so inedible. Plus the cake has non-edible decorations on it unbeknownst to us....on sight we assumed they were edible sugar crystals but they were not! Someone could've gotten hurt! We should've at least been forewarned! Lastly, we were scheduled to pick the cake up on Saturday afternoon at a specific time. And of course they were busy due to Mother's Day weekend but we stood in line for at least 15 minutes and received no help! The woman behind the register was counting out both registers without offering an explanation or speaking to any of the customers! Plus there were at least 5 employees standing around doing nothing! No one ever asked if anyone in line were here to just pick up a prepaid order. You don't need the register for that! We finally inquired what was going on and stated we had an appointment to pick up a prepaid order. A young woman employee caught an attitude but hustled our order which hadn't been boxed or bagged though it was past our pickup time. Very disappointed in Merengue. Not one employee offered an apology or an explanation. Just attitude and nonchalance. I work in retail and know how hard and frustrating it can be but this is a service industry and customer service is very important. I'm not asking for anyone to jump through hoops just respect as a customer. The terrible part is my mother was the one waiting patiently in line for 15 minutes and I had to jump in to ask the staff about their service because my mom and these other ladies were being ignored by Merengue's staff as though they weren't standing there. I DID NOT appreciate the treatment of my mother or myself once I spoke up about the crazy wait. No one treats my mom like she's just part of the furniture especially after we've spent money at this establishment. They certainly weren't giving anything away. My mom and the other ladies were being patient and nice. But I had to get to work and the cake was supposed to be picked up and out the door at 2pm....it was 230! It should've been waiting for us and the staff should've been inquiring with the line about prepaid orders. Instead there were 5 people standing behind the counter doing nothing while a line of people are wondering what's going on! I will not be ordering from Merengue again and will be taking my business down the street to the Paris Baguette Bakery where I should've gone in the first place.

My friend picked up some cupcakes from here for our meet up last weekend. She got me a Dulce De…read moreLeche cupcake and it was delicious. I love Dulce De Leche so I may be biased. But she loved her chocolate peanut butter one. We both agreed they were moist and the perfect amount of sweet. She got a coffee as well but since she didn't get me one as well, I can't comment on them. I will definitely need to go there to get another sweet treat and try more flavors.

Been passing this cute coffee shop many times and today we finally decided to give it a try. The…read moreowner is so friendly and sweet, she greeted us when we walked in and introduced the menu patiently. It is a small cozy coffee shop with a few table/chairs and a couch, there are so many yummy sweet treats and pastries on the counter and display section. The coffee we ordered is also very decent. They also have outdoor seating too, the street parking is not too bad and we visited on a Sunday. Will come back to try their pastries next time. Highly recommended if you are a Monrovian and has not tried this place yet.

I placed an order with Kristy months in advance to ensure I got something special for my daughter's…read morefirst birthday. And special it was. I ordered two dozen mini cupcakes with a snowflake topping request. Kristy was kind, professional and very accommodating.

Spectacular service truly. Communicative and friendly and the price was right. Ordered 7 dozen 1-2…read morebite cupcakes for an engagement party and they were simply perfect. Beautiful to look at and tasted sublime. We had 70 guests and we had more than enough with leftovers. Guests appreciated how pretty they were and a trying different flavors. The 1-2 bite each go a long way and were the perfect way to go. Thank you!

If it wasn't for the flapping signs outside the shop, I would have never known about this bakery…read more It's very easy to miss because it's tucked away a bit. However, once you enter it, you are instantly transported. The decorations, the feeling, the mood, it all screams enjoy to your hearts desire. They have so many variations of cupcakes, cookies, and even brookies. I ordered the cupcakes and brookies and I have to say it is some of the best stuff I've had in my life. Even better, the people here are super patient and helpful. Definitely a gem in the city of Duarte.

I called in a last minute order because our cake lady flaked. I called and there was a sweet voice…read moreover the phone taking my order, she was so friendly and helpful, come to find out she's the business owner! She was able to take on my order and then some. When I walked into the shop I was impressed with the displays and how clean it was. My order came in cool little brown boxes with the sweet nothings logo. All this, and the pastries were DELICIOUS! Thank you, thank you! I will definitely be back. I recommend if you're looking for someone to do a party order look no further!

Delicious breakfast and great portions! The servers checked on us to make sure we were doing well…read more There were others having brunch nearby and I was observing their orders. All the food looked amazing! My friend and I stayed for over two hours enjoying the Cafe vibe and people watching. Fun meal in Pasadena!!

I absolutely love the music and I picked the perfect time to show up. I had to have the ultimate…read morebreakfast burrito, but there are so many different things to try here mainly the cupcakes and the coffee, but the breakfast burrito was perfect. Delicious, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, hashbrowns I'll smash stuff into one delicious burrito salsa, and the peppers were the perfect accoutrement There is a decent size parking lot, but I recommend getting here early because it's easy to see the this place is incredibly popular. They also deliver to... But if you're in a hurry, just do the prepaid order. Look them up, but I highly suggest you try at least three of the cupcakes... Because that's all I can eat in one sitting lol!

These cupcakes are sooooo beautifully decorated that I did not even want to eat them! But alas, my…read morecupcake craving took over and I gave in, only to be astonished by how moist and delicious the cupcake was. I tried 4 unique flavors: Earl Grey, Strawberry Honey Thyme, Pistachio Strawberry Rose, and Blueberry Crumble Pie. The Earl Grey was my favorite. These cupcakes are decorated so beautifully that they would make the perfect gift. Highly recommend!

I ordered the earl grey cake for my mom's birthday and my family loved it!…read more I had sent in a few cake designs I liked and the owner helped me narrowed it down to one. She had informed me ahead of time that some flowers are seasonal but she will try her best to recreate the same one. For those who are not too familiar with different types of flowers or have a specific preference, you can provide her with a color scheme you like and she'll work with it. The cake turned out exactly like the picture I showed her. From the color of the flowers to the rose petals that were​ coming down the side of the cake, everything was just the way I wanted it. All of the ingredients used are fresh and made from scratch so none of that boxed cake mix. The cake not only looked great but also tasted amazing. We got so many compliments on it while we were cutting it at the restaurant. Thank you, FinaLee floral cakes!

I'm happy to have found this shop! I was looking for a…read morespecific cupcake - "cookies and cream" for a custom Star Wars bday dessert. Upon arriving, I noticed the dessert shop was within a cafe which was well decorated and cozy. I came in on a weekday afternoon, it wasn't too busy. They also provide a lot of cute last minute party favors and accessories - it definitely came in handy as I needed candles and some matches! Overall, we enjoyed the texture and sweetness of the cupcake.

This reveal is exclusively for the cupcakes. Parking is OK as the parking lot is usually busy, but…read moreyou will not find any issues in the residential area. I am typically very picky about cupcakes and it was a very bummed out that sprinkles closed. I have tasted other cupcakes in the past and dots cupcakes actually hits the spot. They have a daily rotation of special selections as well as a standard flavor selection. I tried it out the Velvet, tiramisu, and coconut cupcakes. They are actually really good, and the quality and ratio between the frosting and cupcake itself was on point. The pricing is fair, considering the quality of the cupcakes. I called them on the phone ahead of time to verify inventory and the service was actually really good. The store is separated by two different lines one for the café and the other for the cupcakes. Make sure you line up in the right line for the best service. I will definitely return.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is most popular place to get cakes now all over the USA now. We celebrated my…read moreyoung Nephew's and Mother's birthday this weekend, since their birthdays were during the week last week. I purchased the Confetti Cake which is delicious just like the rest of them. I was greeted as I walked inside the store. Their cakes are homeade and delicious. That is why lots of people love Nothing Bundt Cakes now. My favorite are the Chocolate and Velvet cakes too. They are not overpriced either. Service is good at this location. Will be back for more.

Nothing Bundt Cakes never disappoints…read more No matter which location I visit, the customer service is always excellent--fast, friendly, and efficient. Ordering and pickup are super easy, and the second you walk in, it smells absolutely amazing. I recently tried the Coconut, the seasonal Snowflake, and the Pumpkin Spice, and they were all simply delicious. The Coconut Snowflake in particular was absolutely divine--perfectly moist, rich, and full of flavor. Consistently great experience, every single time.

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.