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Mensch Bakery

4.2 (132 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Catarino C.

Came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning with no reservation and found metered parking right away just around the corner. We walked in and it was a packed house. We were immediately greeted by a young lady with excellent customer service. While seated we were served by Dillion who provided information regarding the menu and made me very comfortable with the service provided. The food was delicious beyond what I was expecting and the sweets that we took home will be bringing me back for sure. Prices are reasonable and ambiance is very chill and welcoming even though it is very busy here. Tables are spread out enough where you can have conversation and not worry the other table is listening or that you are being too loud. I will def recommend to my friends and my fellow Yelpers.

Alexandra B.

Recently stopped by Mensch Bakery to pick up some pastries for brunch, it wasn't too hard to find street parking nearby. The interior was clean, well-lit, and the pastry cases were bursting with a variety of options. Someone came up to the counter right away to take my order. One of my favorite bites of the day was the Babka Muffin, and I'll definitely be returning for another one someday soon. I also got a variety of filled sufganiot including jelly, Dubai, and Crème brûlée!

Lilian M.

This place is such a fun little restaurant. Its always busy and definitely deserves to be. I havent eaten everything yet, but I have loved everything I tried so far. I had Vanilla Frappe when I went the first time, and its wonderful! the taste reminds me of a vanilla shake when I was a kid. The taste is very similar to the coffee I have when I am in Israel. The restaurant is filled with really nice people with big smiles. The staff is great, its very homey. I also want to give a shoutout to Louis, he is a great addition to this restaurant, he has the biggest smile and takes care of everyone that comes through the door. They have breakfast and lunch options as well as delicious pastries. Their Bourekas is out of this world! If you havent tried it yet, I highly recommend it. One thing to note. They do close at 3:30pm and they get busy, so make sure to go early.

Bagel Cream Cheese
Shlomo G.

The food was good the service was good, and the ambiance was clean and neat and the food was great

Maruko X.

Ambiance: it's a bakery and cafe store for breakfast and lunch, always crowded inside and outside, disorganized waiting lines Service: lack of service, and not very patient Food: cafe menu and freshly baked pastry Sufganiyot Raspberry - **** tasty donut with jelly, recommend Mini Almond Chocolate Croissant - *** soggy texture Plain Raisin Cheese Roll - **** sweet and savory taste, recommend Price: overpriced for the quality, expect $15 per person, and be aware they charge 5% kashrut fee on your bill

Mushroom Quiche and Mediterranean Quiche
Sam B.

OMG!! The donuts!! They have them once a year and they are worth the trip across town for me. The flavors we got were jelly, chocolate, vanilla, and lemon meringue. They are all vegetarian and non-dairy. They have dairy options but we did not get them. We liked them all but the lemon meringue donut was so special. Split it with a family member who said it was the best donut they ever had! Hoping to go back while they are still on special this week!! Mensch Bakery is a wonderful brunch spot. It's a cute ambiance. They are a dairy restaurant and they also have some fish. It does get very busy in the morning. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is metered on the street. Luca was our cashier and he was wonderful! Such a pleasure to work with! Other food we got to go: Greek salad and mushroom quiche. All good! PS these donuts were currently featured in LAMag!

Pastries and beautiful spread platter!
Mia K.

Came mid morning during the week. Busy, busy! Have yet to dine here but the food I saw others eating looked fresh and made my mouth water. The sweets are just as tempting. Got raspberry sufganiot, sufganiot filled with what tasted like thick caramel custard and a perfect mini almond croissant. My stomach aches that I don't live closer. Four pastries cost me $15. Only the caramel "Lotus" sufganiot was filled sufficiently. Plenty of awesome whipped cream on top. Would get that again. Lots of relaxing outdoor space. Found street parking easily. They have a clear bakery shield when ordering that's hard to talk over the inside chatter.

We had a potato roll (apologies, I can't remember the exact name), but it was so fresh, flaky, and warm. The sesame seeds were a great touch! Definitely recommend it as a light, on-the-go snack.

maybe 2 tsp of filling
Anthony G.

Disappointed by their sufganiyot. There was the tiniest dollop of filling in ours and additionally, the dough was "tough".

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My go-to neighborhood cafe. Wonderful coffee and pastries, and for Shabbos you can't beat the challah and deserts. Keep it going, Mensch's!

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Really great breakfast/lunch spot in LA!! Food is amazing!! The location is great too. Right in the center of the city! Highly recommend!

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Last minute need for 3 dozen pastries? Done & with a smile! Reasonable pricing and saw other items I would like to get another time.

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Delicious kosher! Wonderful customer service great experience. Would come here again with family and friends anytime!

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