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    La Monarca Bakery & Cafe

    3.7 (243 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    blended Cafe Del Carmen

    Store was really pretty and you can tell they constantly keep things tidy. Angie was so helpful and sweet. So many options to choose from. I got a blended Cafe del Carmen, really good I recommend! :)

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    Kiera D.

    I love picking up a concha and coffee in the morning - the horchata latte is a fav of mine. My work also loves when I bring by a tray of the conchitas for them as well! The workers are always sweet at the register and quick with getting drinks out. Mellow vibe too if you want a place to sit and read or study.

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    Flor M.

    For Dia de Los Muertos, what better place to get favorites to share on the alter for those who have passed on than La Monarca bakery. This is my preferred place to pick up all the essentials. The pan Muerte here is amazing and soo good made with real orange zest and the softest and fluffiest bread tossed in sugar. It is absolutely nom nom. You can never go wrong with cookies and pan dulce. There is such a huge assortment and variety of options to choose from food, snacks, desserts, and beverages. The service is good. Overall, I highly recommend this place!

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    Kyra K.

    Drinks were tasty, as were the pan dulces. Also had their flan, which I wish was juicier with the caramel sauce but perfect texture. Had fine chocolate cake with a subtle flavor, more crumbly and dry in texture than I like. The inside was clean and the cashier were friendly. Good music, and chairs were comfy.

    8/13/23 Free used coffee grounds
    Jennifer W.

    8/13/23 Visiting my auntie in Pico Rivera-so I turned to Yelp for recom., El Mana is closed sadly, so here I am. Needed to buy some pastries to bring for the family. The first staff to welcome me was attentive & friendly, offers assistance if I had questions. I was free to roam & check the shop. I decided to pick & choose from the self service pastries. Additionally, found free used coffee grounds-SCORE!! It's to add to my soil for gardening. I selected a few conchitas & some cookies , corn bread, picked a bag of cafe de olla for the work site-will share with the crew. The tres leches looked like it wasn't dripping with leche-so I passed. I wasn't able to visit my auntie because she was taking a much needed siesta so the crew gets to try the pastries. The cookies, I tasted were pretty good, esp. the chocolate. Amazingly, tge crew weren't impressed by the pastries I selected so I took the rest home & hubby said they're too dry. I must say though, the cafe de olla was the big winner. I really loved it. I might consider returning to purchase it again. Of note, the staff who rang me up was friendly enough but was too busy chatting up the other co-worker & was having a personal conversation while attending to me. I think it's important to have camaraderie at work but when customer service ranks below that, it does not bode well. Hence, the 3 stars and I'm being generous because of the cafe de olla.

    Coffee Thursday ..

    La Monarca Bakery & Cafe is located in Pico Rivera, CA.The chain can be found in different parts of Los Angeles. This Mexican inspired coffee shop is known for their pastries like pan dulce to pair perfectly with a warm cup of coffee. Coffee Thursday was always meant to be a page with honest reviews, hopefully constructive. So here is our review: We ordered a hot Oatchata Latte which already has oat milk. The drink is topped with cinnamon, adding that comforting taste to blend with the warmth the coffee offers. To say the least, this drink was delicious. It wasn't overly sweet, still collecting the taste of coffee within the sweetness that came from the horchata. The drink tastes a lot like cinnamon, so for those who enjoy a cinnamon-like coffee, this is the drink for you. Monarca holds plenty of coffee options, but this drink is recognized as their signature. Monarca has plenty of food options, and I will say that their bread has a nice taste to it. We enjoyed their sweet breads, a sweet and soft taste that complimented the coffee. Danny ordered a Burritos Chicken Mole with Flour Tortilla. In truth, this wasn't the best. In terms of flavor, it was fine, but it was obviously a remade, frozen item. The texture and taste was similarly to a frozen burritos you buy from the grocery store and microwave for a quick snack. I was hoping it would have a fresher and softer texture, but the ends were very hard when taking the initial and final bite. I'd probably go for their sandwich next time and hope it has a fresher taste than the burrito. Monarca had good bread and great coffee, but we like to record the whole experience so that new comers or even those who go to coffee shops for food can have a place to enjoy a bite. The coffee is definitely something worth trying at this location, and there may be other options that are better to eat. If you every stop by Monarca, share with us what you got and what you would recommend!

    Iced Cafe Oaxaca

    Loved the experience at this cute bakery. The employee Haziel was kind and helpful. I was able to sample two of the menu items. Just a great first experience at this spot!

    Gelin Cara T.

    This place is great! FOOD - was really really good!! The tortillas are fresh and soft. I got the taco trio to taste different proteins and they were so delicious! SERVICE - could be better. I came in for lunch and only 1 guy was working as 2 employees were eating their lunch one of the tables. I totally understand that they have their right to lunch too, but just thought scheduling for most of them to be on lunch while a lunch rush was odd. It was getting busy and the poor guy was having to not only make the drinks, but also make food too. PASTRIES - YUM! Please just try it out. So great. And the self-service picking out pastries to fill your box is nice.

    Not so good cakes.  Eh
    Luis A.

    We are planning ahead for a couple events coming up and we're told these cakes are so good. We came in and picked some up to try. We wanted these cakes to be so so good. We picked up three different slices. Tres leches. Tiramisu. And some caramel one. I have to say they were all meh.... To be honest the boxed cakes my 22 year old daughter bakes at home are much better than all three of these slices we tried. Girls were all friendly. But we will not be returning for cakes any time soon. I will give them an extra star fir their cafe de olla and their hot chocolate. Both very delicious. Sad to say the only thing we will be coming back to this bakery for is for that. Coffee. And hot chocolate powder. None of their baked goods. In my Trump voice, "So Sad"

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    The workers are always rude! They never acknowledge you're standing there. I finally walked out. Won't go back

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    The cafe de olla is my favorite and I like buying the bag that they sell! I will definitely be back!!

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    Beautiful location! Good and friendly service...Strong coffee and delicious pastries. The mini conchas and iced Cafe de Olla are a must!

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    great food bad customer service, person taking order dosent seem to want to be there.

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