Let me begin by giving JUSTIN a whopping 5 stars and more!…read more The service was absolutely amazing! And let me tell you, the food is always top-notch. The strudels are my absolute favorite. I also wanted to mention that it's a real treat to get some goodies and enjoy them right there. You're truly the best of the best, and I'm so grateful for your great work! Keep up the fantastic job! Great ambience!!!!

Amazing service from Humberto. He took the time to recommend things and answered any questions that…read moreI had. 10/10 would come back again

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.

We finally stopped by the bakery in Duarte to sample their signature beverage and pan dulce. Their…read morecafe 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!

Cafe De Olla Bakery is conveniently located next to Club Pilates, my workout spot. While I am very…read morehappy 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!

I needed a quick additional cake for my kids birthday party to feed all our guest…read more I purchased a half sheet on a whim. I wanted the most basic asian strawberry cake. This cake turned out amazing! Everyone ended up loving this more than the cakes I custom ordered. Thank you for your quick service and delicious cake.

Ordered a cake here for my best friend's birthday. I'm so glad El Monte has an Asian cake place…read morebecause I hate the heavy frosting of grocery store cakes and could not subject my friends to that. $32 for a 8 inch cake. Great solid cake. Would choose this spot again

Tamales : 10/10 love this place.. was a little bummed last time I went they didn't have any but…read morethey were about to close so it was my fault

First if they know that they run out of talames by noon why don't they make more???…read moreTheir bread is average and nothing to write home about! The attitude of lady attendant is rude and demeaning! If you pay with credit card only debit card they charge $1 regardless of the charged amount! I would not recommend it!

This location of Paris Baguette is the closest one for us. We came by to redeem some free pastries…read morewith any purchase for signing up on the PB app. The location is right across Cafe 86. There's street and garage parking for customers. Plenty of tables at this location inside and outside. The location could so use maintenance as some unoccupied tables were still dirty. Staff and service were fine. The pastry selection had unique options I did not see at the San Gabriel one. We got a Chai and Matcha Latte and a Dubai Chocolate mochi donut & Salted Caramel Pretzel Supreme Croissant. The drinks were solid and pretty standard. The pastries though were GOOD! The Dubai Mochi one is worth trying. That Salted Caramel Pretzel Supreme Croissant was insanely good! I loved the textures and crispiness from the first bites. It's also cream filled with custard. Overall, a solid visit at the West Covina location. The Paris Baguette app is worth downloading for good rewards & deals. ( ^_^)b

Pastries and desserts are good and standard across all PB locations. Ample parking which is a plus…read more However the negative review pertains to the ineffective management and poor customer service. It's better to come in during the morning because by afternoon, there is a good chance you will see a fly in the glass casing touching all the pastries. Yikes! It's happened on multiple instances. Also, employees do not use gloves when handling pastries whether that be from putting your pastries in bags at checkout, warming it up for you, or bagging individual pastries to be put on shelves. No gloves used. Now for the poor customer service and management.. I believe the unprofessional customer service stems from untrained management as employees are often frazzled and seem clueless on effective time management. If there's more than 2 customers in line, employees suddenly don't know what to do. They go from taking an order to ignoring the next customer in line to go make drinks for 5 minutes then come back. Then while waiting for drinks, people who ordered drinks after me got theirs first. I want to call out two specific employees (1 male with ear piercings and 1 female) on Sunday morning 04/26/26. There was no one else behind me as I ordered 2 drinks one being a frappe. They were conversing the whole time which I don't mind but it hindered and slowed down the timing in making my drinks. While the girl was making my frappe and pouring it in the cup, she STOPPED AND PAUSED TO CONTINUE HER CONVERSATION. while we were standing there just waiting. It's just extremely unprofessional. Also might be a management issue to have poorly trained team members as employees don't seem to stay for long.

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.

The best place to get a pick me up dope for the afternoon! Convenient location and nearby. You…read morecan alway order from their apps and pickup, no hassle! My favorite is their sea salt coffee (iced for the hot days, hot for the chilly days) they are both good in any way. Perfect sweetness and tasty aroma of their coffee. Have to say it's different from the ground coffee I purchased before. When you make it at home it tastes different. So, the best bet is to go there to enjoy it or pick it up togo. If you decide to sit down and enjoy a piece of bakery or cake, it's not bad. Place is clean and ambience is nice with music right on you vibe, keep you mood uplifted. I always order birthday cakes for my family on special occasion and other fresh breads served daily. Prices and tastes tailored to Asian buds not too salty or too sweet, just perfect While you are there, grab some snacks as well, they are crunchy and nutty (don't know the name). My kids love their cookies and coconut cubes. Just stop by and sign up with your apps because you get points so you can redeem it for something you like in the future. And they also have a monthly special like BOGO drinks and bakery , Check it out ~!

This location is very clean and spacious. It has 2 very unique neon signs that I thought were cool…read more Service was great. Order, wait, call, pick up. Simple. I order the Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Honestly, perhaps it was a batch issue, but the coffee tasted that the last leg of a pre-made pitcher of coffee with unfiltered coffee grinds. I like my coffee bitter, but this was beyond bitter, towards burnt or aged coffee grinds. I'll have to try it elsewhere to compare. By far the worse, Vietnamese Coffee experience.

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.

Phu's Bakery is no-frills. They display their pastries at the window, and you may order at the door…read morein front of a foldable table. We ordered two dozen egg tarts (that were kept warm) and two pork sung rolls, and paid cash. Both the egg tarts and pork sung rolls were delicious. The egg tarts were a hit at our gathering, and the pork sung rolls were a fantastic snack. Highly recommend! The parking lot is a bit busy with nearby food and beverage businesses, but doable!

The Portuguese egg tart was warm after buying and it was not too sweet…read more The sever was impatient with me but he was at least helpful to answer my questions. We can't go into the store to buy but order from the entrance. Ambiance n/a.