I got my tea last week and it was good. The price was four bucks. Pretty decent. The service was good and courteous and the line moved fairly fast. read more

I've been a loyal customer here for years, which makes this review especially disappointing to write. This morning, they had no bread available, and when I asked about it, the response I got felt dismissive--like I was asking something unreasonable. Unfortunately, the coffee was also undrinkable, and this hasn't been a one-time issue. On a previous visit, I mentioned that the coffee tasted very diluted, but instead of addressing the concern, I was told that no one else had complained. That response felt discouraging and dismissive of my experience as a customer. I've genuinely enjoyed supporting this shop over the years, but the decline in quality and customer service has been hard to ignore. Sadly, this will likely be my last visit. read more

Had gone in person to place a large order for an event. Paid in full, confirmed my order a few times to ensure everything was correct and let them know what date and time I would be there to pick it up. The day of the event, I was late to pick up my order because I forgot about the Farmer's Market traffic/parking. I went in, wasn't even remotely acknowledged (as per usual), and finally the girl that was working the counter saunters over. I let her know I was there to pick up my order. She was looking at me like she had no idea what I was talking about. I explained my order and showed her my receipt. She went over to a different area, took awhile, and then came to tell me they don't have it. I asked her what she meant they don't "have it" and she shrugged and said they don't have it. They apparently didn't make it, even though I went in person to order, pay, and even arrived after the time I said (which would have given them even more time to get it ready). I asked to speak to a Manager, but she is apparently never there. I asked how I can reach someone and she told me I can call the store. WHY WOULD I CALL THE STORE IF THE MANAGER IS NEVER THERE? How is there no way to get in contact with a manager or owner? What kind of establishment is this? The lady wasn't even remotely apologetic about the situation. She said: "I mean, I can try and make it now", which was ridiculous since I needed it packed and ready to go already. Also, they didn't have enough of what I ordered to even be able to fulfill the order. I try my absolute best to support small businesses, but the complete lack of customer service, mediocre products and overall disrespect is just too much for me to ever go back. Every time I've gone in, no one is ever acknowledged (a simple "hi" goes a long way) , they are short-staffed so everyone is running around and orders and often made wrong/forgotten (I've witnessed it), and they just don't seem interested in providing any good service. They really need to do better. I will never return. read more

The staff was friendly and welcoming but the drinks weren't crazy good lol I tried the horchata matcha, and it didn't taste that good. I feel like the flavors don't compliment each other. read more

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Visited today and jesse was super helpful in helping me pick out a drink for my picky sugar loving boyfriend i got the matcha with vanilla foam and he got the mexican chocolate iced. both drinks were delish i love the ambiance in here as well! read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Iced Matchata, Mexican Chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

I frequent this bakery and am always blown away how good everything is. The moment you walk in you're greeted with the smell of fresh baked goods and a team that warm and welcoming. The display cases are packed with amazing pan dulces, cakes, other items, and everting tastes just as good as it looks. I tried several it's including their champurrado and each item was delicious, fresh, and clearly made with care. The service is fast, friendly, and attentive, which made the entire experience even better. You can tell they really take pride in what they do and are commitment in proving high quality baked goods. Whenever you're grabbing a quick treat, ordering something special, or just stoping in for a coffee, drink, or pastry. This bakery is a great local gem that I highly recommend. read more

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I love the monarca, and Jesse's customer services made it even better! He gave us a taste of the strawberry and horchata cake, and I made sure to take both! Great ambiance, good music, clean! I really like this place! read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Cafe de olla and horchata cake - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

Amazing service and amazing food !!! 10/10 recommend Jesse is fantastic at his job!! read more

I was here a few days ago and the poor employee Jesse was manning the entire store alone. He was so personable and absolutely a delight to talk to. Even with the pressure of being alone he was so patient and kind enough to explain the different options. I can't wait to come back! read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

Walk-in to delicious smells of pan dulce and hot chocolate. Door held open by staff. Picked up some new items: pumpkin spice concha and a pumpkin bread. Tried some new items: champurrado cake and a hot chocolate (abuelita style) cake. Definitely something I would consider taking to my next gathering ! Yummy and of course could not leave without picking up a hot champurrado to go (the frozen champurrado in the summer does slap) Thanks for the service Jesse! read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Champurrado and to go pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

I ordered an 8" guava cake for my mom's bday for pickup and it was ready to go at my scheduled pickup time. The cake was packaged in a beautiful box, and the cake itself was stunning! The guava part of the cake is a guava jam layered in between vanilla cake. I believe it's the same guava jam they sell in-store. The vanilla cake was fluffy and moist; it was a similar texture to a tres leches cake. I also ordered several conchas to go. My favorite was the horchata-lavendar concha! My only critique is that the conchas were super sweet, but it would probably be great to balance with a black coffee. Inside is super spacious and tons of people were studying/working in the cafe. During the time of my visit they were rolling out seasonal fall/pumpkin flavors. read more

This place is ahhhmazing! Cute little cafe with delicious drinks and the yummiest pan dulce. We got a concha cup, lattes, and a variety of mini cookies. Very sweet staff and music is playing all around. Love this hidden gem in Whittier. They also have catering and party platters along with breakfast biscuits and burritos. Will definitely come back again. read more

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I was at a dinner and someone had brought this cake. And we could not get it out of our mind, so we had to go buy the cake for ourselves at home. we drove to the Pico Rivera location and the lady working there was phenomenal. She kept feeding us cake. There was a language barrier, but we made it work she was the sweetest lady and we appreciate all the attention we received from her. We bought a lot of stuff from there. It would be nice if we had a location closer to where we live because it was over an hour drive for us. read more

Jesse, Christian and Will make the best Iced Oaxacas! I go every weekend and throughout the week. They have my order memorized. They're the reason I keep coming back! read more

Favorite concha's in uptown If you love moist concha's this is your spot. Their mini concha's are my best option when bringing to gatherings as they are the perfect size. Their cake slices pair so well with their cafe de olla. My favorite is their strawberry cake and love that they use a light chiffon cream on it so it is not overly sweet. read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Mini concha - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

Went in for a cup of coffee and greeted with a warm smile and friendly barista. Thank you, Jesse for a delicious cup of decaf coffee. Best wishes on your studies. read more

Had an exceptional experience coming here! Customer service was super friendly and helpful. The shop was very clean and tidy. Their displays were perfect and colorful! We ordered horchata lattes and a few pastries! Sooo delicious!!! This bakery and coffee shop is great! I'm so sad it's so far from where I live but if I'm in the area, I would definitely be back! read more

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Coffee is better than Starbucks or Coffee Bean! It's all espresso and authentically savory! Butter cookies were in my belly in 1.2 seconds so no pics to share but if you're strolling around Uptown Whittier, get your cafecito and pan or galleta on! 4 stars because it felt like Antarctica inside. It was sooo cold! read more

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It was my first time at this location. I ordered white conchitas online for a wedding, but when I arrived my order was incorrect and I was given colored conchitas. The staff was very helpful--Jesse made sure I got the white conchitas I needed and redid each one for me while the cashier kindly offered me a coffee. Jesse truly went above and beyond, even writing a special note and blessing the bride and groom with a treat. Thank you, Monarca! You have excellent employees. read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

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I always come here for Mexican bread, cookies, flan, and coffee. The best flan! Everything tastes really fresh and good. The service is good. The ambiance is relaxed. I also appreciate the free used coffee grounds for my garden. read more

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Visited La Monarca Bakery today for our usual Cafe' De Olla and Soyrizo burrito which never disappoints. The price of the burrito is on the higher side for what you get but it's still a good tasting combo with the cafe. Their Cafe' De Olla is the best. Pan dulce is tasty but a little on the dry side possibly due to their Health conscious ingredients. They have a wide variety of new flavors like their Macha concha and lavender flavored conchas... they also have cakes, cookies and breakfast foods. Friendly service. I recommend giving this place a try. read more

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If you are looking for some serenity or a mini vacation for 1-3 hours, this is the place for you! The pastries and food are excellent and artistic. The cakes are stunning and most importantly, delicious. The coffee is creative. The whole place is inviting from the art, the music, the plants, and the walking location in historic uptown. A little piece/peace of Mexico in our busy US world. The service is the best part. Everyone greeted at the door. Wilfredo made my day. It's inspiring to see someone do their job well with a smile. No matter the job. They ran out of toilet paper. A very human thing to do. Instead of pretending nothing is wrong, they put a paper towel roll within easy reach. The bathroom is well used and worn but smells pleasant and is well cared for. This is a rare find - businesses who share their bathrooms generously. It's notable. Come! Enjoy this treat. You will feel indulgent. read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - La Monarca Whittier - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

Found this spot walking uptown Whittier on a hot summer day, their advertising of their Tajín drinks caught our attention. As we walked in you can already smell the cafe de olla and fresh baked bread. We had a sample of their main breads and ate them all before the picture! But very delicious my favorite was the guava cheese roll! The Tajín drinks were both good but the mango is top tier. Hibiscus tasted a bit watered down but everything else made up for it. This is a nice quiet spot to enjoy our snacks and drinks. read more

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Sunday. Service was bad. I was inbthere for a while with 2 employees and neither could acknowledge me. Definitely did not feel welcomed. I was about to place a mobile order to just get my ordering and the male worker finally comes to me. I told him I was getting ready to place an online order and he could not even apologize for the rude service. Bread is ehh... the Los Angeles location hyped it up for me, but apparently its not the same throughout the locations. read more

Jesse, truly stood out for his kindness and helpfulness. He was patient, attentive, and made the whole experience feel welcoming. It's rare to come across such sincere customer service -- I'll definitely be back because of it. read more

The ambience is cute. It's a little small in there but adequate for a decent amount of customers. They had a fair array of baked goods (pan dulce, cakes, cookies) and coffee as well as teas. I had the horchata cafe de olla, it was good with a perfect balance of both. My husband had a hot cafe de olla and he said it was on point. We bought a tres leches cake to bring home. The texture and consistency were good. Presentation was great too. However, it lacked in flavor. Overall experience was good. This is not a norm are we frequent as we o Lu found it as we were passing through the area. I gave it a 4 star because I don't know if the other breads, baked items are good. As for the service, well the young lady behind the counter didn't appear to be having a good day so I'm guessing that's why she didn't engage much. read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - The cake, horchata w/cafe de olla & a hot cafe de olla. We bought the cafe de olla coffee ground so we'll see how that tastes. - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

The concha's are amazing and the customer service is EVEN better! Jesse was so kind and hospitable! I live out of town and always make it a point to stop by. Definitely recommend to anyone who's is the area! read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Concha's - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

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Friendly and helpful employees, especially Jesse, and a large variety of bakery items. The churro croissant is delicious. They also have lots of different coffee drinks to choose from. read more

Flaky, buttery, and perfectly sweet--these pastries are a delicious treat! Jessie was super sweet! read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - These pastries were so good! Will come back again! - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

Cute bakery in Whittier to grab some specialty coffees and pastries. Got the cafe olla coffee, which had sugar and some cinnamon for an added kick to a regular cup of coffee. Lots of conchas to choose from with items that are boxed to go. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I door seating was a little dirty with wobbly tables though. The bakery also offers free used coffee grounds that you can take home for fertilizer. Nice quiet neighborhood and a great way to start to the morning. Friendly service at the cashier! read more

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La Monarca is ok for pan dulce. The pan dulce is kinda dense and stale. Especially considering the price you pay. Their cakes and wedding cookies are great and so is there coffee. The service is good and everyone is really nice and welcoming. There is plenty of seating to enjoy about latte and some cookies. read more

Been trying to get ahold of location no answer . Cake taste like a dirty piping bag. I just wanna exchange for something else . Super upsetting as this was a birthday cake . read more

So bummed they couldn't make a dozen of valentines concha's for me on the spot when they do offer them on DoorDash. I was near so decided to come in for them instead of ordering on DoorDash but they said they couldn't create one. read more

I have been to four different Monarca bakery locations and I can tell you that this place is not it. Last night 12/1/2025 I purchased sweet bread at the Whittier location and it was hard and stale. The Monarca bakery sells small, sub quality and overpriced products. You are better off buying sweet bread from Vallarta market, 85C Bakery or Portos. read more

Service is always so slow here. Also, the supervisor (Kelsey?) on hand on Sunday 10/20 am shift wasn't very friendly. She seemed annoyed to take orders. I ordered 4 molletes that took over 30 minutes considering there was no one else here or waiting for an order. After I complained waiting for my order the girls gathered to talk about me complaining. Arely made both my drinks and molletes. She's always very friendly and helpful. Thankful for Arely being on the shift. Seems like she was the only one taking care of my order. read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

Always pass by this chain and want to try it and the opportunity finally came but left me a little disappointed, at least at this location. They have a lot of fun looking pastries and menu but the quality of it from at least what I tried wasn't that great. There wasn't a huge selection of concha flavors but I settled on a chocolate one that was pretty good but a little on the drier side. Their horchata infused matcha ube latte sounded so so promising but was very watery and tasted like post chewed gum. My friend and I thought the space was cute to work at but were a little rattled after seeing a huge cockroach and left. read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

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I love how vibrant the colors of everything at this location is. This is a pretty spacious location and they have a good amount of seating. The service is pretty fast and the establishment is pretty clean. The conchas are very fresh and the food and drinks are delicious. The soy chorizo burrito is surprisingly very good and very cheesy. The ham and cheese croissants have bits on ham instead of one big slice of ham, which I enjoyed. The tres lecha latte was very good not too sweet. 5/5 read more

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I came into this establishment with my partner. She was excited as she had been here plenty of times before. We came in and the place was extremely clean. We ordered a dozen conchas and the cheese and bean mollete with soy chorizo. The Conchas were amazing! The Mollete could have been better but that's just my personal preference. All around though, loved the place and would return. The staff is kind as well. read more

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe - Mango-Lime Tajin Drink & Hibiscus-Lime Tajik Drink - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

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First time here. Customer service from Jesse was very helpful and friendly. My husband and I tried the Horchata latte and the soy chorizo breakfast burrito,it was delicious! Would highly recommend. Everything was amazing! Thank you Jesse! read more

Enjoying the best time with friends after church or whenever we're here in the summer during the Wednesday night street fair. read more

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