SHORT ANSWER: an updated review from a great review. Some things don't change much and that is a good thing. LOCATION: very nice upper end retail center at the corner of Washington and the 111 in La Quinta. Easy parking and lots to do here. FACILITY: nothing fancy inside but clean, open, and has lots of light. Great outdoor seating. MENU: breakfast is three pages of good stuff, you will find what you're looking for. There is also lunch items as well, a lot of choices. FOOD PREP: always perfect, which is not something I use in reviews much. They care and it shows. FOOD QUALITY: excellent, consistently just a great place to enjoy when in town or as a local. Pastries are incredible on their own, you can just drop in and order out of the case and head to the pool if you wish. LIBATIONS: I am not sure, but it appears they partake in adult beverages and have a nice bar area. We have only been here of breakfast. WAITSTAFF: very kind, and professional. OVERALL VALUE: it is about normal for where this place is located and what it offers. Portions are large so we share most of the time without a split plate fee. TIP: Be aware, this place gets busy as the in-season day goes on so don't be in a hurry and just enjoy yourself. read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Sunday 7am Check in - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

Under new ownership I see! everything was great! The redheaded guy was on my refills. The waiter checked on us plenty and the food was great. I was worried it would all be too much different But it was great. Menu is basically the same so my family was happy. read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

I rated it a 2 because.... It was the first time eating here, so really would not be fair to rate it from only a couple of plates we had . My Swiss &Ham Crepe was interesting.... Literally it's a pre-made crepe with a slice of ham and a square of Swiss Cheese and a white sauce on top. (Poor presentation) A side of frozen (house) potatoes. Monte Cristo was not dipped in egg batter like description..... cold deli turkey and cold cheese slices .. (I'd calll this a plain ham, turkey , cheese sandwich on a very poorly made French toast . .... So with that in mind..... OVERLY PRICE FOR THE QUALITY. But we tried it . We are new in La Quinta .... And trying to adjust .... Coming from Pasadena Ca/ Arcadia/ Alhambra . We love Casuelas in Rancho Mirage .... And Spaghetti factory, Cheese Cake Factory , California Pizza .... But we have been disappointed several times in our search for something different . read more

This was our first time here and we really enjoyed ourselves. The food was delicious my breakfast croissant was amazing it had ham and bacon which is great because it had two choices of protein! The potatoes were flavorful crispy but soft on the inside just how I like them. I also really like the big portions for a good price. My husband loved his Benedict's. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. They really enjoyed saying hello to our baby. Nice and peaceful. What I also thought was nice is how they're also pet friendly. Big yes from my family will definitely stop by again and try other items from their menu. read more

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Poor excuse for a Greek salad costing $20 (added chicken) so dry I couldn't even eat it. Couple of olives and 2 cucumber slices. Sweet vinaigrette dressing does not pair well with a Greek salad read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Greek Salad - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

I've been trying to make it here for a beignet breakfast for over a year, and I finally did...and I was not disappointed! I came on a Sunday morning. It was cold out, but I still requested to sit outside. They were short a server and still graciously accommodated my request, which I truly appreciated. I ordered the beignets, a side of bacon, and orange juice. The beignets came in a set of four -- crisp on the outside and soft, pillowy yumminess on the inside. I skipped the syrup because honestly, they didn't need it. Anything extra would've taken away from how good they already were. And the bacon? Crispy to perfection. With tip, it came out to $38.02. I can't speak to the full menu since I only tried the beignets and bacon, but based on that alone, I would absolutely recommend this place. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. Even the patrons were lovely...smiling and wishing me a good morning as they passed my table. It's quiet on Sunday mornings, which makes it perfect if you're dining alone with a good book. I'll definitely be back. read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Beignet breakfast and a side of bacon. - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

Food and pastries was very disappointing. Bear Claw was very dry. Cappuccino was rancid. (California Omelette) Egg and avocado bacon was good hash brown was ok. Ambiance was good(Frank Sinatra in the background is always nice. This place was better in 2017. Service was good worker was not very talkative. (Ruff around the edges) read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Bear claw! - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

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I previously gave this place a 5-star review. I retract it now, give it just 2 stars (1 seems harsh), and will never return after patronizing the bakery for years. The quality of bread for toast and sandwiches has declined. The pastry case is usually nearly empty. Service is slow. We ate there twice at night when it becomes Norma's, too. First time was quite good but the second tie was awful. There were 3 of us and all our plates were undercooked. I'm talking about one of us had a pizza with RAW dough. No apology from the server. The ambiance is NOT Italian and on the first night we went in, they were playing Led Zeppelin. It doesn't have to actually be Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra, but Led? Seriously? I'm sorry, LQ Bakingand Norma's, but you lost longtime customers and I predict your failure within the next few years. read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

This is our third summer returning to this bakery for breakfast, and it continues to be one of our favorite stops in La Quinta. We were pleasantly surprised to see the recent remodel as it looks clean, fresh, and very inviting. As always, the service was warm and friendly, making us feel right at home. Breakfast was excellent across the board, but the highlight was definitely the biscuits and gravy. It may have been the best I've ever had! The biscuit itself was absolutely delicious, which isn't surprising considering it's a bakery. It tasted homemade and was the perfect foundation for the rich, flavorful gravy. We're already looking forward to coming back again next summer. Highly recommend! read more

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Service is very slow! Be warned you will wait and wait. Food is not prepared with care. An Italian Frittata with Spinach, Mushroom, and Brie Cheese was tasteless. Hubby ordered a California omelet he asked be cooked lightly, not browned. Showed up over cooked and brown. Looked like plastic melted on top. Absolutely tasteless. Late comers got served before us and I had to go ask where our food was! Will not return. Too many other restaurants in the Desert serving great food and service. Ambience was fine. Nothing special, nothing wrong. Average. Recommend the pastries only. read more

After the host (curly red haired guy who never introduced himself) took our call so I could explain that they forgot our bacon on one of our take-out orders, he began to look for a server, who was then going to talk to the manager, who is then going to figure out what they were going to do about this, and then proceeded to set the phone down on the table and leave me on Perma hold. The food and the Service since our last visit a few months ago is completely different and we will probably never come back again. read more

Very nice clean quaint restaurant. Love the mellow music playing in the background. Went for breakfast and all 3 of us thought our choices were the best! Homemade rolls were warm and tasted like they just came out of the oven!!! read more

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Food was great here if you're willing to wait. We sat outside which was nice if the weather is good. The quiche Lorraine was excellent. Quite a long wait for the food but worth it if you're patient and willing to wait. read more

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Great outdoor seating area, food was okay, their bread and jam are delicious but there wasn't anything special about the award winning frittata. Solid brunch spot in the desert read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Grit - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

I ordered a Chai Tea Latte and a giant snickerdoodle! Around $11, so good!! Beautiful atmosphere inside and welcoming staff ! read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Chai Tea Latte and snickerdoodle - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

My husband and I have enjoyed this place for years. Unfortunately we will not be returning. Service is terrible and the staff is inattentive. They screwed up my husband's order by bringing him the wrong food. No apologies or responsibility taken. Never brought the correct order nor did they refill our drinks. Waited 5 minutes for a check and finally just walked out. Stay away. read more

I came here based off of a tiktok review raving about the beignets. First tiktok review to let me down! I don't know if they cooked them too long but they were not light, fluffy, or have a crispy outside. They were dense and doughy throughout, and most of the strawberries were going bad. But because they had my favorite breakfast item ever on the menu (monte cristo sandwhich) it saved the day. It definitely wasn't the best one i've ever had or even close to it but it's hard to mess up that sandwich. I wish the jam was more fresh as it tasted like packaged smuckers jam. The sandwich should have been cooked longer, it was missing that classic crunch. I probably won't be back but I still enjoyed my food and service was great! The ambiance wasn't very there, but the people working there were still great. read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Beignets - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Great dishes and service! Lovely local spot with ample parking in the parking lot. Seating outside on the patio as well as inside. Great bakery items as well. read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Caesar Salad with Anchovies - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

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The food was terrible and service was terrible. Took 30 minutes to order, we finally got the food, and the hash browns were burnt so I asked to switch to fruit. The fruit was warm, pineapple looked old, didn't eat it. I will never go back to this place. They are NOT ready to be a restaurant maybe they should just be a bakery. read more

The inside is small but offers some seating. When the weather is right the outdoor dining is best. The service is prompt and friendly. The food is super delicious. Everything we've tried is simply scrumptious. read more

First time here! The breakfast croissant sandwiches were very fresh, savory, cheesy, crunchy, crispy, flavorful, and delicious. Also, the orange juice was refreshing, and sweet, the potatoes, were chewy, fluffy, and perfectly served with tangy ketchup, good service, nice atmosphere, and I had an excellent experience today. read more

La Quinta Baking Company - Two croissant breakfast sandwiches and potatoes. - Bakeries Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Food wad cold, server disappeared and never gave us refills or checked in... syrup was thinner than water.... the owner is gonna lose that business with terribly experiences like this for LOCALS. Angel aka two glasses was our "server" .... felt guilted in tipping. read more

I am beyond shocked and disappointed that I even have to write this review but it's fully necessary with how awful the restaurant is. I have been coming to LQ Baking company for over 10 years and today was the last time I will ever go there. The food was legitimately awful. So awful that I didn't even want to complain, I just wanted to get paid and get the f out of there. The fries have changed, the homemade jam they used to serve is no longer, the butter is packaged, the food was freezing cold, the potatoes were bricks, the gravy looked like murky water instead of gravy, the biscuit was burnt. the service was mid because they probably know how bad the food is also now. Everything was awful. Truly sad. This restaurant should be ashamed of itself. There is a 0% chance I will be trying their restaurant attached to the baking company either. Imagine the type of Italian they must make if the breakfast has become this terrible. If I could give it 0 stars, I would've. Cheap and greedy ownership read more

We walked into this shiny gem and saw fresh croissants and deserts. We decided to try the Spinach frittata and croissant sandwich. Both were delicious. We loved the Brie in the frittata, the buttery croissant, and the fruit which was served ice cold. The service is kind and hospitable, the restaurant is spotless, and this cafe is a relaxing oasis in the desert. We can't wait to try the coffee and lunch! They serve breakfast and lunch all day. read more

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It's always good - just crowded when it's too hot to sit outside! But it's my go to when I'm feeling Parisian!

Another example of new owners buying a popular restaurant and thinking they know how to do things better. If it's not broke, don't fix it. We were long time patrons and this was our go to. Pros: Food portions are larger Expanded menu with more traditional breakfast options Neutral: They kept the same wait staff. Nice to see the loyalty but the service was always very inconsistent and that hasn't changed. Cons: Food quality has gone downhill - meats cuts are cheaper No more mixed green salads - they switched to cheap iceberg Changed the fries. Too greasy. Not sure what's going on with their water filtration system but all of the drinks - from plain water, soda and ice tea all taste terrible. Like plastic. Unfortunately after 5 years of nearly weekly visits, we are done. We gave the new owners three chances. It's too expensive to keep going back for mediocre quality. read more

Went for breakfast today and ended up having lunch instead. We both had the Duet - me with their French onion soup and BLT-A and he had the tomato bisque and the chicken salad sandwich. We shared a side of fries - the best we've had in a while. The soups were solid and the sandwiches were flavorful. We sat outside by their fountain which was nice. Our servers were attentive and we were able to relax and not feel rushed. We will return. read more

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Food was great. We all enjoyed our meals. We especially enjoyed the decadent chocolate cake! Staff is always friendly. Restaurant is always clean and beautifully taken care of. read more

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Don't order the biscuits and gravy. The gravy tastes like a powdered mix (Sysco?). It lacks richness and spice. Further, the chef has made the executive decision to add cased sausage into the gravy - not traditional breakfast sausage. Making breakfast sausage gravy is CHEAP and not brain surgery. Take it off the menu. read more

Love love love the broken yolk from the friendly and speedy service to the delicious food the entire staff is great! Special thank you to cargo for taking care of us! read more

Went in earlier today at 11 , took forever to get water , and once we did the server comes by with an attitude . Takes a while for him to take out order and after waiting a while the server comes saying the ticket never printed and was jammed ... Like how was only our food ticket jammed but not everyone else's ? After waiting longer we asked to get our food to go and just the check , and the server still had the nerve to bring my the food on plates to the table . After coming back with our food and charging us , he gives us no napkins , no cutlery and still misses 2 food items from our order / Sad to say I won't be coming back for a while.. wasted money on bad service . read more

If you haven't tried brunch at La Quinta NBaking Company, you should check out this La Quinta spot. Service: our waitress was attentive and did a good job of taking care of us. Ambiance: the outdoor patio is a great casual venue for brunch. Food: for brunch, menu offerings were extensive and options were good. Disappointed in croissants (I prefer a more traditional French croissant). read more

Stopped and had a breakfast omelette and croissant. The food was good. The croissant was excellent the coffee very average overall not a bad place to have breakfast. read more

Have been a customer for many years. The previous ownership did a very good job of providing high quality and adequate amounts of baked goods. However, the new owners (who are nice people) appear to be over their heads, by markedly tampering with successful ingredients and reductions in the amount of items baked on a daily basis. Due to the decline in quality and reduced availability, I can no longer purchase the baked goods that I previously enjoyed so very much. read more

I was craving their excellent Cream of Mushroom Soup so we went to La Quinta Baking Company for Mom's Day brunch. As usual service and the food was great, however, I was very disappointed in the Strawberry Crepes I also decided to have. The crepe itself was cooked perfectly, however, the two folded crepes arrived with 6 quarters of strawberries; that's less than 2 whole strawberries; and a small spritz of whipped cream. I was expecting rolled crepes filled with strawberries and whipped cream....kinda like an enchilada. I wanted to taste strawberries and cream in every bite. I know they serve their savory crepes rolled with filling. Needless to say I'll still go back for their soups and desserts, especially the macarons! read more

La Quinta bakery of course has the best baking goods but not for sale separately The service was very good staff were cordial. The food was good but not great but the service made the 5 star read more

We had lunch there a few weeks ago and I really enjoyed the salad. The service was slow and the food took a long time to arrive. Then we had breakfast there yesterday and it was not good at all! The waffle was one of the worst Belgian waffles I've ever had! It was chewy and had some gray chewy stuff inside, had no flavor at all and I rarely don't finish a waffle, but I couldn't eat this one! The food also took a long time to arrive and they weren't busy at all! read more

I feel it's overpriced, first of all. As for what you may buy here, you pretty much find elsewhere. Yes, it's the nice ambiance and clean setting but nothing extraordinary in taste. The friendliness was not the best either they can do WAY better, in my opinion. Service okay. read more

This place left us pleasantly full, with leftovers for home, and we still wanted to buy stuff from the bakery upon checking out. I got the spinach frittata with Brie and it was HUGE! My husband got the eggs and croissant with ham and he said it was the best croissant he'd ever had. The fruit that came with the sandwich was fresh and delicious. The third person in our group had a Belgian waffle with strawberries, which she said was great as well. The diner was small and the staff seemed well seasoned and were very attentive. The reason for the four stars is because the bathrooms were both in need of attention. I was personally in the women's restroom which had an unusually dirty toilet that was obviously dirty from a time other than that day. read more

Waited 40 minutes for our breakfast. The omelet was dry with barely any spinach and mushrooms. Same for the frittata. The beignets were delicious but I won't hurry back read more