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    La Monarca Bakery & Cafe

    4.0 (687 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Benedict P.

    Highly recommend this place if you are looking and trying something new to eat! First time in this place and my mouth was already watering when I was scrolling through their online website. Just looking at the food already made me hungry for some delicious baked goods. I tried their Horchata Lavender Concha, it had some sweet and tasty sugary glaze on top and it gave me tears of JOY just eating it. I also tried their Chocolate Croissant and that's usually my Go To at any bakery place. It was delicious and soft and smooth like butter when you take that first bite into it. The service was great! I came in the morning by like 10:00am and the girl behind the counter was very sweet and welcoming to all customers as they first enter through the Bakery and once they leave. Ambiance was cute on the inside and the bakery sits right by the train station which made the ambiance and environment quite welcoming and beautiful. This place is definitely worth the place to try. And I will definitely come back here when I get the chance.

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    Craig W.

    This is a cute Mexican bakery and coffee shop. We really enjoyed the conchas. The coffee drinks were a little hit and miss. We tried a selection of five of the smaller conchas, which aren't that small at all. You serve yourself like at a normal Mexican bakery and bring your selections to the counter. There are many different flavors to choose from, like churro, wedding cake, champurrado, etc. My favorite was the champurrado, by far. But they were all very fresh and delicious. We also tried a few of the coffee drinks. I went with the iced cafe de olla, something I have only had hot before. It was good but not as flavorful as I had hoped. The other drinks we tried were good but not amazing. The counter fellow was as friendly as could be. There is seating inside and out. They only have street parking which can get a little tight in this area but I have never had a problem. By the way, if you are a movie buff, the Michael Myers house from Halloween is almost literally across the street. Come here for excellent Mexican pan dulces.

    Horchata coffee.
    Shirley S.

    Cute place with good coffee and friendly service. Didn't try the pastries. I will have to do a return visit for that. I will note that you need to COUNT YOUR CHANGE! The poor cashier couldn't do the math without the assistance of the register. She kept giving me $1.25 change from a $10 bill. My total was $5.75. She finally realized that she was entering something wrong and the register finally gave her the correct amount to give me back.

    Roni V.

    Stopped by for some pastries and a 3leches bday cake. The pastries were good the cake was just ok and a bit dry. Friendly and quick customer service and cute Dia de Muertos decorations. Street parking available, clean restrooms, and a small simple indoor seating area.

    Conchas Monarca - 12pc Tray to go
    Lourella M.

    Got a 12 pack of conchas and iced coffee to go. Ordering online was so easy. I wanted to get more items honestly. It was all soo good! Everything was very fresh. The iced coffee I got was a great addition for my breakfast concha. I can't wait to go back again and try other items!

    Lavender concha, Oaxaca concha
    Francisco M.

    There's limited parking and the street parking down narrow roads. The interior is nice looking and cleans. You enter to immediately seeing the bread and pastries. The staff are really nice and friendly. They have loads of prepackaged concha selections. I'm quite tempted to buy the large selection! I got a few concha a la carte. The Oaxaca concha and lavender. They were tasty and sweet. Not too sweet considering the extra toppings. They were enough for a quick breakfast snack. I also got the Oaxaca cafe. It was very hot so let it sit for a bit. It was quite tasty though. It was rich with chocolate and has the right amount of sweetness. I really want to return to try out more!

    Eleni Blue M.

    Came to this Monarca thanks to my new elite friend Nikki B who wrote an awesome review. This place was all Niki raved about and then some. Their coffee options are many, varied and delicious. I had the tres leches latte- iced - as recommended by Erika. The service was amazing!!! Erika greeted us with a great smile & a cookie, inviting us to try their new flavor- the polvorón cookie which had a taste of cinnamon- It was delicious!!!

    bread with beans cheese and salsa and mini concha
    Danielle G.

    i love to stroll in here when i'm biking around south pasadena. it's right next to the station which makes it super convenient. carbs for the ride, just what i needed. the burritos are good for when you're hungrier, they have a few flavors. i wasn't super hungry but wanted a snack, so i got the bread with the beans and cheese on top. and a lil salsa came with it too. and i got a mini concha too. really hit the spot, split it with my friend. the service is very friendly and prompt here. ambiance is giving neighborhood cafe on a literal street corner. so cute. love it!

    Blended Mexican Chocolate & Cold Brew Cafe de Olla
    Karla T.

    We love La Monarca! This was my first time at the South Pasadena location and the staff and service were incredible. We came back in October and had some seasonal items that were delicious. The churro concha was so flavorful and light and it paired well with blended Mexican chocolate. They have several locations, so check them out!

    Julia K.

    Came by this spot for a quick bite and matcha before a date night. The bakery is located at the corner of Mission Rd. Just across from the gold line station. There is street parking available where you can find it. The staff were nice and the place was empty on a Tuesday night. All of their menu items are Latin influenced flavors like conchas, tres leches, and horchata combined with espressos or made into pastries and cakes. The front area is self serve for the small baked breads with trays and tongs. We did see a couple of flies inside the displays but it's not unusual for bakeries. I got the new menu item the matcha horchata. It was sweet but very powdery tasting and mostly cinnamon flavor not really any matcha came through. The decor is cute and on brand and everything seemed pretty clean. I really would give it 3.5 but I rounded up.

    Miori I.

    La Monarca is perfect on any given day BUT it's perfection on a chilly/rainy day. Walked in looking for something warm and opted for the Champurrado instead of coffee. The thick, creamy, sweetness paired with any of their butter cookies or pan dulce.. perfection!

    The breakfast burrito was the same size of a tamale. Super small for the price!
    misty m.

    The ambience here is super cute, and I love all the little homemade concha's and various breads. I ordered a hot tres leches latte and a breakfast burrito. My latte was alright, and felt like it was missing some flavor. I was however let down but the size and quality of my breakfast burrito. I was recommended the soy chorizo which made the burrito pretty dry. The portion on the other hand was very small for the price! About the size of a tamale. At $8 a pop, I was expecting it to be bigger. Not a bad place, but not as memorable as I had hoped.

    Champurrado and mole burrito
    Anna H.

    I've always had a good eating experience anytime I come here. This time around I tried the hot champurrado: I was told this is the least sweet of the drinks, and it's true as I didn't want anything too sweet. comes out piping hot so take your time sipping it. I also tried the chicken mole burrito. It was on the smaller side but it worked out for me as I was not starving for dinner but wanted a little dinner. Comes with some salsa and it was pretty good. Overall, I thought these two items were filling enough and still delicious.

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    Such an underrated spot to study/do work! Great wifi, kind staff. Soy chorizo burrito is fire, and very inexpensive

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    Nice people with tasty treats. Love the festive colors and positive vibes. Go for the fresh baked goods stay for the positive energy.

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    The food and service at this location are always great. I've been coming here for 6 years. They have become part of my morning commute.

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    Always super nice and friendly. Looooove their cold brew. Their chocolate cake and Dulce de leche cakes are really good too for birthdays.

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    Ask the Community - La Monarca Bakery & Cafe

    Does the horchata cake and all the other ones have any nut allergens such as coconut,almond, peanut?

    Hello there, the only cake that has walnuts is the Dulce de Leche cake. However, all our products are made in an open space facility.

    Hello, where are the wedding conchas?

    Hello Angela, At the moment we don't have wedding cookies or conchas since we have our seasonal items for fall & Halloween.

    Whats the wifi password?

    Hi Nathan! Our staff in our store should be able to provide the password :)

    Hello, do you guys have Tres leches cake?

    Yes they do .. cakes and slices

    Do you have a cake menu? Want to order a 8 inches cake !

    Hello! Yes we do :) You can place your order and check out our cakes at ordermonarca.com

    Are churros available year round? If so, what is the price? Are they plain or stuffed?

    Hello Cynthia, Sorry we dont sell churros.

    Is this a good spot for work meeting?

    Hello Cindy! It is! We wanted retail spaces are perfect for work or studying meeting while enjoy our products.… Read more

    Is there Wi-fi available?

    Yes there is free wifi to our guest :)

    Can one order online (app)?

    As far as I know no, at least for drinks. You can call ahead an place an order for coffee traveler, cakes, big orders for pastries, etc.

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