I was in the JP area and wanted to check out local bakeries in the area (which aren't many if I'm being honest) I was conveniently parked on the same side at Monumental Market and decided to pop in. It was a few minutes before 1PM and most of their baked goods were sold out which is a good sign especially on a random weekday. I am a sucker for Orange flavored pastries and baked goods so immediately went for the Orange Ricotta Cake and it was moist and lightly sweetened, although it could've had a bit more Orange and a bit bigger considering it's about $6 (before tip). The folks working were super kind so I would come back again if I happen to be in the JP area. read more

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Great coffee! Very few places have ricotta cake slice but when I saw it at the counter I knew I had to try! The orange was perfect and the cake was so fluffy! Will be back to try the apple cake slice next! read more

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Great neighborhood shoppe. No sweets today, they sold out on Election Day, but they do make everything onsite. Very nice team on my visit. And a 5* Cortado. Always something special for me. read more

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We come to this place frequently and it always hits the spot. The staff is extremely friendly and the space has a great energy. Favorites include the donut muffin, crumb cake, lavender lemonade and their cold brew. Definitely check this place out if you're in JP! read more

Nice foamy yummy latte, I really appreciate they make syrup and baked goods in house/source locally. A great spot!

My husband and I live in this neighborhood, and it is by far the best family and friends coffee shop. They hand craft tasty coffee and ice. They also sale plants, usually just ferns and succulents. There are stickers, records and other items for sale. And the staff is very friendly. We were also shocked to know all of their pastries they make right there. So if you are ever here, you must stop by! read more

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I would just like to add that their large lattes contain FOUR espresso shots - sign me up hehe

The pop tart was okay... I wish there was a little more fruit filling in there. It was a quiet store but had a lot of options for coffee and nicnacs. read more

Excellent place to pick up morning coffees and pastries. Friendly staff, attentive and prompt in completing orders. Not for eating in - small, more for taking out. read more

Highly recommended!!! After I had so much trouble and disappointment with a bakery named Cupcake Therapy, the bakery was an angel to me. I got very welcoming and reliable phone assistants for my custom cake order (I ordered two dozen cupcakes). I did not have that many days ahead of the desired delivery day because of Cupcake Therapy's poor response, which was totally a waste of my time. But Monumental Market takes care of the delivery of small orders like mine. The customer service is just fantastic. I cannot review the taste because this is my first order, but I feel that the bakery will bake stuff with delicate attention. They said the owner has a nut allergy, so the facility is totally nut-free. I cannot wait for the delivery! read more

The BEST matcha latte in the city, no question. Also one of the best muffins I have ever had: the donut muffin. Super fluffy and the perfect amount of sweet, it is unique and simply a delight. Kind and attentive staff, chef's kiss spot. read more

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Good coffee, good service, great concept! I love going here to look at the plants and records while waiting for my coffee.

Local, kind, delicious, and adorable - what else can I say? I've always enjoyed this JP cafe! They also accept custom cake orders which have been great for birthday celebrations! While there's not many spots to sit (a few barstools inside, patio seating outside during the summer), I don't mind the quick grab and go either! They also sell vinyls, merch and plants (not sure if this is year round), so it's always fun to look at what they're featuring! read more

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Cute spot with nut-free backed goods, coffee/tea, vinyl, and plants. There's a lot going on! If you want the full variety of food options you need to get there early- check the hours in general before you go. People working there were very nice and I ordered a ton of baked goods (our friends raves about them and they were seriously delicious). They came in nice boxes but there was no bag for those boxes so bring your own or prepare to buy one of their labeled totes. The London Fog has a nice lavender accent. It's really nice to have an allergy friendly spot in JP! read more

Monumental is a great little cafe with friendly staff and interesting baked goods (my main reason for going). JP has a good selection of cute cafes these days. But not all of them have a record store attached, run by nice guy Chris, so a fun 2 for 1 spot. read more

Their nut free baked goods are wonderful- the brownies especially are perfection. We always get goodies from here for our kids' birthday parties so that everyone can have some treats and it never disappoints! read more

This is such a sweet bakery/coffee shop/record store. I like the cold brew and have tried several of the pastries. To be honest they haven't been my favorite (the brownie and cinnamon roll were dry, the poptarts were too sweet for my taste), but I like the apple cake. They often have vegan and gluten free options as well. read more

Fantastic newer coffee option in the community + a black and female owned business. Chai was delicious and earthy, iced cold brew is on point. We got apple cake, banana bread and an apricot pop tart. All A+ read more

UPDATE: upping the star count since the management team was responsive and ready to make things right. No need for a refund on my part, but I do appreciate the gesture. -- Eesh, I hate to give anything but love to a small local business, but I think there are better cafes to be found in the neighborhood. I ordered online ahead, something I commonly do nowadays during the pandemic to avoid needing to wait around inside, and something that tends to work pretty smoothly with other local businesses. But when I got there 15 minutes later, it was like I had just walked up to the cashier and ordered right then, nothing was ready for me. OK, no problem- I saw someone walk out as I walked in, so they were probably busy with that, and we're in a pandemic anyway so patience and understanding is always key. I'm then told that the cupcake flavor I ordered was out- OK, no worries, I'll just pick another one. So, a few minutes waiting inside the tiny space on my coffee and cupcake, and then I was on my way. Sadly, the cupcake (chocolate cake with vanilla frosting) tasted exactly like a mediocre grocery store cupcake- overly sweet and stiff frosting, bland and crumbly cake, no flavor anywhere. And what was meant to be a mocha, had zero discernable mocha flavor (am guessing they accidentally made a plain latte instead). Not impressed with either the quality of the goods or the overall experience- and there are so many other solid local spots to grab a coffee and a sweet that IMO Monument doesn't really measure up. read more

Yooooo this place is GREAT! I love their baked goods and I hear their coffee is a delight (I'm not a coffee drinker, so I'm just the messenger here). Grab a lavender lemonade and take a stroll around the pond for a guaranteed good time. The brownie bottom cheesecake is possibly the most perfect baked good that has ever existed. I am confident you'll agree with me if you have it. read more

Best little coffee shop around! Delicious baked goods, AMAZING coffee, and vinyl records!! I was in heaven. I drove by out to JP specifically to try this place & it was SO WORTH IT! I wish they'd open up a place on Charles Street in Boston (I'm just being selfish because I live in that neighborhood). What a great concept for a store....Colombian coffee roasted by someone FROM Colombia , baked goods you'll go CRAZY over, and a bunch of records to explore. I'm waiting for them to put out the Christmas selection of vinyl (Elvis, Mariah Carey) but they did have one Charlie Brown Christmas album left! This place is a treasure!! Say hi to Javier when you're in there. read more

I'm LITERALLY obsessed with their cinnamon buns. Huge, juicy, not dry AT ALL. Also the oatmilk latte is the bomb dot com. And my favorite barista is Nahjah. She holds it down on the espresso machine. read more

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So happy to discover this bakery and cafe that's safe for my peanut allergic children. The whole place is nut free!!!!!! We tried several items - cinnamon buns, cheesecake bar, doughnut muffin, banana bread, pop tart, and matcha latte and hot chocolate. All of it was super fresh and delicious but the kids loved the doughnut muffins and cinnamon buns the most. I'm definitely here for the pop tarts - so flaky and not too sweet. It was the first time my son could pick anything he wanted from the bakery shelves - so we plan to make this a regular stop on our dessert journey!!! read more

Love this small business! I had a delicious goat cheese pop tart and I'm still dreaming of it! Can't wait to try more of their goodies.

Peak experience!! Went on a Sunday morning with the weather around high 70s, sun was out but still not fully over the outdoor seated area. Had a slice of blueberry buttermilk cake (yummm), and an iced Americano roasted from the Excelso Bucaramanga beans. The roast was so delicious, mildly citrus but with a deep enough toasty flavor, very well-bodied. I went back in to make note of this roast just so I could remember for next time. Friendly neighborhood service, satisfying pastries and coffee, accompanied by a good book I brought to read - couldn't ask for a better way to start off a summer Sunday morning out in JP :) read more

Pop tarts were delicious! I got one of each cause I couldn't decide and I wasn't disappointed with either! Looking forward to going back and getting more. The guys working there were also really nice! Glad it's in the neighborhood :) read more

Was looking for a local spot in JP for a quick morning pick me up and stumbled across Monumental Market. Grabbed a cappuccino and zucchini/chocolate chip muffin. Both were great. All baked goods made on premise. Had wonderful variety including gluten free. Also a nut-free zone for those with allergies. Added bonus for vinyl lovers, it's also a record shop. Always happy to support progressive, locally owned business. Only ask would be to add almond milk to the selection as they only had oat milk as an alternative. read more

This is my new go to place for coffee when in JP. Great service and a great selection of Colombian coffees. There's some outdoor seating and the servers are COVID conscious wearing masks. read more

I love this place! The space is really clean and modern but remains very warm and welcoming. The baked goods are awesome (did I mention there are vegan ones, too, which my vegan friends have confirmed are phenom?) and the vanilla latte is really nicely done. The homemade pop tarts are ridiculously good, too. The staff is great -- friendly, relaxed, and they give great recommendations for anyone who's not sure which item to choose. You can browse for records and listen to music, too. There's also been plenty of hand sanitizer and posted social distancing/masking notice during the pandemic which makes me feel comfortable when visiting. Stop in! Monumental Market has been a great addition to JP. read more

i love the monumental team! so friendly and so kind with such an expertise in making the stuff i like!

Love their cold brew! The best ever. Will try all others. And the cakes are good, too.

This place is beyond great. They care about their customers' satisfaction, as well as the health and safety of their customers and staff. The coffee and pastries are always fresh! The order-ahead works out quite well, but it is always just as quick to order inside. I love the atmosphere inside. The staff is welcoming, and they are always playing upbeat and unique music. I would post photos of their pastries, but I always bite into them before I remember! If you see their photos on social media of the pastries, I promise everything is as good as it looks, if not better! read more

LOVED the cinnamon buns! Purchased the frozen cinnamon bun tray for Thanksgiving and they turned out phenomenally. Instructions were easy to follow and the end product was delicious! read more

Great spot for baked goods, coffee, and such. Friendly people. Cool vibe.

Love that they have reopened. Great baked goods (including GF) and drinks. The cupcakes are awesome. Nice staff.

I'm obsessed with this place. As a person with a tree nut allergy, I struggle to find bakeries that are safe for me to eat. The baked goods are soooooooooo good. I drive 30+ minutes every few weeks to stock up on treats here. Every friend I've brought to Monumental Market also falls in love. Try the cupcakes! read more