From the moment we walked in, the experience was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was so calming and inviting--it made it the perfect place to relax and catch up with friends. The staff truly stood out. Everyone was incredibly friendly, respectful, and genuinely welcoming. They were patient, joyful, and made us feel completely at home, which made the whole experience even more special. As for the food--everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. You can really tell they care about quality. And the coffee? Perfectly made. Easily some of the best I've had! Overall, I couldn't have picked a better spot to spend quality time. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food, amazing service, and a relaxing atmosphere. read more

We walked in there for the first time, and we were welcomed with amazing customer service! The owner suggested so many different breads and introduced us to their new plum drink which was delicious! Overall, it was a great first time experience and if you're in Monrovia, you should definitely try Paris Baguette! read more

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Clean and lots to choose from. Need to fix their oven, twice i asked for my cheese and ham hash brown to be heated and it was still cold in the middle. Great hot chocolate though. read more

Wanted to try, super busy.. clean .. pastries are actually made in front.. a great selection with a wide variety of.., latte, wasn't very hot.. but hit the spot.. read more

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First time visiting this location. They had friendly, quick service, no line on a Monday afternoon. It was clean & spacious with indoor seating. Great place to relax & hang out with friends. There are so many delicious pastries (savory & sweet), bread, donuts, cakes, macarons & fruit tarts to choose from. Make sure you sign up for their rewards program. I picked up my free birthday slice of cake. The chocolate hazelnut cake with Nutella was divine. The cake was spongy, moist and soft & it went well with Nutella. Can't wait to return to try more items on the menu! There's street parking outside the store or by the park and library. read more

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This is a pretty good bakery store in old town Monrovia. The ambiance is great, indoor seating is comfortable and spacious. Just like other Paris baguettes stores, the bakery has lot of variety items to choose from. The cold sandwiches are quite expensive. Overall this is a nice spot to hang around. read more

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I love this Paris Baguette. It's big and spacious, with lots of tables, and they have a wide variety of pastries. It's super clean and well-organized, and the ambiance is nice. There's parking is in front. They offer more pastry and cake options, and the drink menu is well-organized. The customer service is great, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The pastries don't have any food flies around them. I come in here to get cakes and pastries for my friends and family. Keep it up Paris baguette. read more

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Paris Baguette has become very popular and growing fast quickly for the taste of French pastry and French style bread. My wife and I enjoy a good French pastry depend where we get it. This our first time at Paris Baguette in Monrovia. When step in we're surprise the smell of the pastry right away and see many kind of French pastry they have in the store. read more

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Was excited to finally come to the Monrovia location since I constantly visit the Arcadia store. This place though, not sure how to describe it. When I'm in Arcadia shop and super excited and want everything out of the case. Monrovia, so empty and it's 930 am on a Saturday. Literally walked around a couple times and struggled to find inspiration. The items I did grab were delicious, as always, but it just felt like a struggle here. Not sure what's happening here as this experience reflects other reviews on here. I'll try and give it one more chance though. read more

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What a great experience we had. We tried the red velvet and carrot cake along with cream puffs. Everything was amazing, plus great service. We will 100% will be back. read more

Paris Baguette - Carrot cake and red velvet cake - Bakeries Near Me - Monrovia, California

This is the 3rd time ive tried to go here and each time is worse than the last... everything always looks so good and its like none of the pastries are fresh. Last time I had a beyond stale cinnamon twist and this time we spent almost $20 for 2 pieces of cake for them to be totally dry and tasteless. Completely disappointing! read more

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Paris Baguette is a nice, quaint bakery café in Old Town Monrovia, one of my favorite haunts. I found this spot thanks to my daughter's quest for a better place to study. (Like my home is that bad? Well, maybe if you count the cat who insists on sitting in her lap while she does homework...) "Should I check this place out?" Yes. We gave it a try because it had good buzz as both a study friendly café and a bakery worth cheating your diet for. Win-win. Study Haven in Old Town It's right across from the Monrovia Library Park, super convenient. I recently went with my mom, sister, and brother. Family field trip for caffeine and carbs. The atmosphere hit right away: clean, calm, and welcoming. The interior isn't huge, but there's enough seating, plus a nice window view of the park for people-watching. Despite being a chain, it blends perfectly with the Old Town vibe. Cozy Vibes and Plugs Everywhere The vibe is mellow, just background chatter and music, never overwhelming. Best part? Outlets everywhere. Perfect for laptops, phones, or pretending you're working while scrolling TikTok. Wi-Fi is solid too, so my daughter jumped right into her homework groove. I just sat back, relaxed, and tried not to think about how she vetoed our house for this. Honestly though, the place just feels good, tidy, well-kept, and easy to hang out in. Sweet Treats (and Allergy-Friendly Touches) We couldn't resist the pastry case. I went with the Pecan Tart and the Pineapple Brûlée Pastry. The pineapple one was a total showstopper. Flaky, custardy, topped with brûléed pineapple. First bite? Crunchy, creamy, fruity zing. Tasted like vacation and comfort food had a baby. The pecan tart was cozy and classic! Like mini pecan pie but with a perfect buttery shell. Both were excellent cheat-day choices. The real MVP though? Allergen labels. Every pastry lists common allergens. Huge deal for me because I've got a kid with allergies. It takes so much stress out of picking treats when you can just check the tag. Not many bakeries bother, so big points for that. Final Thoughts Our original visit turned a "just do homework somewhere" errand into a fun little outing. My daughter got her quiet study time (sugar-powered, obviously), and I got my cheat day pastries with the fam. Peaceful vibe, lots of plugs, good Wi-Fi, and killer desserts, this place stands out! All in all, Paris Baguette is perfect for both productivity and indulgence. You can set up with a laptop, knock out work, and reward yourself with something sweet. Lighthearted, friendly, and great tasting. This café just made my list of cheat-day go-tos and study spots. Would we come back? Absolutely. My daughter might even "suddenly" have extra homework just to get us back here and I'll be right behind her for another pecan tart. All in all, Paris Baguette is perfect for both productivity and indulgence. You can set up with a laptop, knock out work, and reward yourself with something sweet. Lighthearted, friendly, and good tasting. This café just made my list of cheat-day go-tos and study spots. Good for dates? Totally. Chill vibe, pretty pastries, indoor/outdoor seating, and Myrtle Ave people-watching. It's low-pressure but still impressive. Chill vibes and sugar instead of awkward silence and BBQ smoke. The other good tidbit is that pets are not allowed, otherwise you might find my daughter with a cat still sitting on her lap while studying in that place! read more

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Paris Baguette (est 2025) is your neighborhood franchise bakery cafe in Monrovia. It's located on Old Town of the city. Their bakers, cakers, and baristas are make handcrafted cakes, freshly baked pastries and breads, delicious coffee, and smiles are served daily. :D I have been waiting for them to open since they put the first white coat paint on their store. This store location is spacious, clean and has positive vibe. I liked most of their cakes and pastries as well as their hot/cold drinks. PB is my favorite bakery during cheat day. Overall, I liked that this quaint old town has a piece of Paris. J'adore cet endroit. Je recommande vivement à tout le monde. And yes I am a polyglot. ;-) read more

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Stopped by for a quick pastry and mocha drink after the movies, bakery was bright and inviting and had a lot of pastries for the time it was on a Sunday. Staff was friendly, drink was made pretty quickly. read more

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I am so disappointed! Was there when they opened and the options were sparse. I grabbed what I could for a staff birthday and ordered a vanilla latte. The service was not inviting. Settled in to work and grabbed one of the pastries and it tasted day old. Nothing about the experience says go again read more

I have visited this Paris Baguette in Old Town Monrovia on a few occasions. It's right across the street from the Monrovia Library / Library Park. Street parking is available near the front entrance. I've primarily come here for cake slices. I have tried their Strawberry Cream slice, Ganache Chocolate Cream (GCC) slice, and Souffle Cream Cheese slice. I have yet to try their other slices. I will have to try all their slices one day. Just FYI, they do not sell the GCC in a whole cake form. They only sell them in slices. You may buy 10 GCC slices and have them put all 10 together to make one whole cake. There will be some gap openings between the slices, but that's okay. Please note it's about $7+ per GCC slice. It makes sense why they don't sell this cake in whole cake form... too high in cost IMHO! But that didn't stop me from buying 10 GCC slices LOL. Atmosphere is nice. Very good eating space. There are two all gender restrooms. Staff was super friendly and nice. I got a chance to meet the manager as well. She is very helpful in answering all my questions. Thank you miss! I will for sure offer my patronage and support in the future. read more

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This location can get busy easily. There's little room to maneuver if you're browsing the pastries. There has always been a good selection. I've had my eye on a few baked goods for future revisits. The service is quite and staff are okay. They might be a bit rushed or stressed. The atmosphere has always been chill inside otherwise. Plenty of seats/tables and fairly clean. I've reserved cakes for pick up before. That has always been quick and easy. I got an orange cronus today. It was good. Although I'm personally not a fan of the cream filling. It could've worked without it. Also it might be best to take the pastries home to reheat. The cronut would've been better warm. Nevertheless, I'd return. read more

Paris Baguette - Orange cronut and Nutella croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Monrovia, California

I went on the weekend for a delicious pastry and to do some work on my laptop. I had the best time! I purchased a few pastries, a coffee and sandwich....the bread was SO fresh!! The pastries were so fresh, light and simply divine!! Management is top notch!! Alex is the most kind hearted person and goes out of his way to make sure you are enjoying everything. It truly was a treat to be there! This place truly cares about your experience...I felt like I was in Europe...or more likely, Paris!!! I can't wait to go back! 10 stars!! Absolutely love! Thank you Alex! read more

Exceptional service! Today I came to purchase a celebratory red velvet cake. The staff member I interacted with was incredible (I wish I got her name to give a shot out...). From choosing the candle color to packaging the cake and strawberry cream pastries to the friendly conversations, it was one of the best customer-service experience I've ever had at a bakery - let alone just Paris Baguette. I will 100% be coming back. This location has now become my go-to bakery. read more

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This is just for the cappucino cake review. Although the coffee flavor tasted great, I was sad they mispelled birthday weird and the chocolate handle had a visible crack! read more

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Quite a cute little cafe to visit! When we saw how to pastries were set up it was cute, just a little confusing. However the pastries in a glass container had little flies inside so that wasn't the greatest thing to see. When we went to check out we were so shocked at the price. Everything was just a little too expensive for what we got, especially the macaroons? The strawberry croissant was phenomenal! Overall a good spot to check out, but not for a second time. read more

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I haven't visited a Paris Baguette since before they rebranded. I didn't even recognize this place as a Paris Baguette. Let me tell you... I am very impressed by this transformation. This place was very organized and clean. The lavender matcha was sooo good. Often you can barely taste the matcha but this drink did not disappoint. Staff was friendly and polite. I was surprised that this location had only been open for a month. If this business continues to run like this, I can see it's longevity. If you have been boycotting Paris Baguette like I was previously, now is the time to give them another chance. read more

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The much anticipated Paris Baguette finally opens in Old Town Monrovia, directly across the street from the Library Park. It only took them about a year. The location is perfect. The interior is a bit smaller than other locations with enough seating to accommodate a small crowd. The window faces the street and park for people watching. They sell the usual breads, buns, croissants, sliced and whole cakes and even premade sandwiches. It's been about a 1/2 year since I've been to their other locations but the prices here seem higher, rivaling West LA prices. We came for some sweets after lunch and got a twisted donut and fruit tart. The fruit tart had good flavor, but it was not light and flaky. We couldn't even cut through it with a plastic knife. The sugar cinnamon twisted donut tasted a bit stale. It was even harder than the fruit tart and dry. Either the baking methods here differ from other locations, or these have been sitting for a day. The staff was ok. They did their job and didn't do anything above and beyond. Just said 'next' , took our money and moved on to the next people on line. The interior is nice and bright, with tables for 4 and the Parisian style chairs, and again, it's at a great location. But my first time here having dry and hard pastries is not the best experience. Now I'll just wait for another location to open down the block from my home, which also has been delayed. read more

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I was excited when I heard the news that Paris Baguette recently opened in Monrovia. Monrovia has some fantastic eateries, and this is another to add to the list. I stopped by early on a Sunday morning to pick up some goodies for the game. The place is spacious, clean, & modern with lots of yummy pastries, baked goods, & artistic cakes on display. You serve yourself and take it to the register to pay. Everything was visually appealing, and the staff are friendly. They also offer salads, sandwiches, wraps, & coffee beverages. I selected an almond croissant, cinnamon jumbo twisted donut, ham & cheese pastry, hash brown bread, and a macadamia nut cookie. Stephanie was darling and boxed up my order. She even asked if I wanted any of them heated up. I heated up the hash brown bread and the ham & cheese pastry when I got home. My family & I tasted some of each. The hash brown bread contained ham & cheese, so I tried a small sliver of the end that just had hash brown and bread. The bread was soft and the hashbrown was tasty. The cinnamon jumbo twist donut tasted like a churro. It was bomb. The almond croissant was delicious! It contained a generous amount of almond filling surrounded by lots of crispy, flaky layers. The macadamia nut cookie was soft and loaded with white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. It was exceptionally good. My family loved the ham & cheese pastry. I will definitely make a trip back to try more of their delightful treats and pick up a cake for a special occasion. read more

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Delicious pastries to try from my favorite being the strawberry and lemon pastry, and the coffee as well! I come here very often when I want a calm cute place to do my homework and study. The workers are always friendly and accommodating! read more

After a long awaited opening, we were able to visit and purchase some pastries and cake from Paris Baguette, located on the Main Street of Old Town Monrovia, across from the public library. The mood of the establishment is very calm and relaxed, with some very random music in the background. The decor is very Parisian, and the colors scheme is pleasant on the eyes. Customer service was nice with staff were somewhat courteous. The various pastries, breads and cakes were extremely appealing to the eyes, but a little pricey at first glance. Among the various items purchased the Chocolate Cake was moist and delicious; the Sweet Potato Bun was quite nice; my Raspberry Almond croissant was mediocre; but the Baguette was superb. Highly intend to revisit for their milk bread . Overall pleased. read more

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We stopped by to pick up some pastries and check out the recently opened bakery. I had the chocolate croissant, which was flakey, buttery, and chocolatey. The hubby enjoyed an apple filled flakey pastry and we selected a savory breakfast roll for my daughter. We heated it the day after and she enjoyed it warm and crispy. We also got a bear shaped madeleine, which is not only adorable but buttery good. Their coffee is also very good. The service was prompt and the place was clean. read more

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Newly opened location (opened last month) of Paris Baguette can be found in old town Monrovia, across from the park in front of the library and diagonally across from Citi Bank. My husband and I came for a visit last Sunday, around 10 am. There were plenty of people inside sitting down, enjoying their baked goods and/ or beverages but there wasn't much of a line to purchase at the register or to pick items from the bakery cases. We ended up purchasing: Pumpkin Danish, $3.99 prior to tax- Not as pretty as photos on Pari Baguette's website, I really enjoyed this pastry. I loved the pumpkin flavor and didn't find the pastry to be overly too sweet. I will definite get this again before the pumpkin season is over. Almond Pastry, $3.89 prior to tax- I didn't have any (except for some of the slivered almonds that were left in the box) but my husband ate this pastry. He thought it was just okay and felt it was on the dry side. Raspberry Almond Pastry $5.39 prior to tax- My husband and I shared this pastry (the next day after purchasing). This was a good pastry, as there is a filling inside with almond cream and raspberry preserve, but I am not sure if I would purchase this one again. I feel like I have had something similar better and at a cheaper price point. The powered sugar makes this pastry a little messy and so does the flakey crust. --------------------------------- (Total= $14.63 after tax) Wait time for the register was about 5 minutes. Service was friendly and quick. With Paris Baguette, I feel it is always a hit or miss for me when I visit any of their locations. Sometimes I end up enjoying the baked goods that I purchase and sometimes I dislike all of the ones I choose. If given a choice, I probably would choose another Asian bakery over Paris Baguette, but I do see myself coming back again in the near future for the pumpkin danish but not sure if I would pick some of the other items. Please note that there is seating inside the bakery and there are restrooms. There is also street parking and parking lots near by that are within a very reasonable walking distance. read more

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We've been wondering when this Paris Baguette location would open! I'm glad to see it's finally up and running. We stopped in fairly late on a Sunday night (~7pm) and they still had a good amount of stock left, but had definitely sold out of things throughout the day. The state seemed clean and well maintained. I'm a little worried about the tray and tong location as you have to turn around to see them and, as far as I saw, there were no signs requesting customers to use tongs. This is a great location to grab a snack and a coffee and take a walk around the Monrovia Library Park. There is limited street parking, but a public lot a few blocks down the road as well. read more

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We've been wondering when they would finally open and today was the day lol! I arrived mid morning and the line was out the door - totally packed so I guess we weren't the only ones waiting to try Old Town's newest bakery. The store is very new and clean with sleek French vibes. Staff were all very friendly and welcoming and you can tell they've been training hard bc they were handling the rush VERY well. This was my first time at a Paris Baguette and I was surprised at how much variety was available. They have a large case full of sweet pastries in the middle of the shop, a second pastry case with a mix of sweet and savory pastries, and a third refrigerator case containing prepackaged lunch items like salads and sandwiches. They also have a drinks menu with a wide variety of coffees and other drinks. My vanilla latte was excellent and not overly sweet. We also enjoyed our savory Hash Brown Bread pastry - it's a soft roll with ham, cheese and hashbrowns inside and is savory and yummy. The sweet pastries we've tried haven't been our fave. Everything looks beautiful and is presented excellently but the flavors and textures weren't great. We bought the raspberry pastry bites, a strawberry croissant, raspberry almond croissant, and a king cream donut. For the raspberry pastry bites - the raspberries weren't fresh and had a very strong, unusual aftertaste and the flaky pastry was hard as a rock. The king cream donut was just ok - a little bland and extremely sweet. The strawberry cream croissant had nice strawberries in it and the croissant had nice light texture but the cream was bland with an odd aftertaste. The raspberry almond croissant was the best of the sweet ones but had way too much raspberry jam in proportion to the croissant- still had nice flavor and texture - although it's extremely sweet. Their prices are another issue - their pastries and food items are quite expensive in comparison to the other area bakeries. But their drinks are priced competitively. Paris Baguette is a large worldwide chain and is rapidly expanding across the US. I'm glad Monrovia is getting more options but I hope it won't affect our smaller family owned bakeries in the area that we love. Parking is all street parking or in public lots around Old Town. It's in an excellent location and will surely be quite successful here. Welcome to Monrovia! read more

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After waiting for a year, this location of PB finally opened last Tuesday! It is located across from the beautiful and historic Monrovia library. The inside was clean and spacious. I have been a fan of PB for many years since it first opened at the Santa Anita mall years ago. Sadly, that location closed post COVID and I am happy there is new location in my neighborhood. Today, I decided to get a slice of the chocolate strawberry cake and an oat milk latte. The food and drink were consistent with the Paris Baguette experience and quality. Service was a bit slow but the cashier apologized for making us wait. Some of my favorites from here are: fruit puff pastries, sweet potato bread, croissant, coffee bread, chocolate chiffon cake, sandwiches, milk bread, cappuccino and latte. The interior is decorated in harmony with the company logo of blue and white. Although a small chain, this is a welcomed addition to the charming old town Monrovia. There is free street parking. I will definitely be a regular here for the pastries, food, drinks and ambiance . read more

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The anticipated wait....the bakery is now open at the Monrovia location. You can find parking on the street or nearby lots. It's a beautiful spacious spot. When you enter there are cases and casea of breads and cakes and pastries. It's quite a selection. All very pretty. There is also a menu of drinks I didnt get to try. The breads and cronut were good. I didn't care much for the curry croquette tho. They have indoor seating on one side of the bakery. Nice spot to just hang out. Restroom was clean. read more

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What a beautiful coincidence that my family happened to be going by the Monrovia Library today to return and check out some books when the librarians told us about an event happening at the new Paris Baguette across the street! We made it just in time to experience the end of their soft opening, and got to see the brand new store, everything is clean, well laid out, and a great location off of Myrtle with plenty of parking in front and back. We were greeted by the owner, Oksana, who was SO sweet and offered each customer the opportunity to try a couple of the pastries and a regular drink. The fall flavors at Paris Baguette are in BTW! I got the lemon croissant donut, it was light and flaky, with a peach tea. My husband had the ham and cheese croissant which he loved with a chai latte. And our daughter got the lavender matcha latte with a curry croquette. Everything was still fresh and the service was quick and friendly despite how busy and hectic it was. I'm sure this location will be a new staple in the area! read more

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Alex the owner , is a good person to chat with and he has amazing stories if u have time to listen .he like to have long conversations with his clients / valued customers .His bakery is clean and is always fully stocked with great fresh bakery ! Come on down to the Monrovia -Paris Baguette the Food is just fresh and so delicious read more

I was both excited a nervous to see a large, popular bakery chain open on Myrtle Ave. This building has been vacant for too long and this bakery cafe is a wonderful addition to Old Town Monrovia. I loved how the murals on the walls reflected local landmarks. The pastries are, of course, delicious and they offer a nice selection of lunch items like sandwiches and salads. I enjoyed my chicken sandwiches and savory curry pastries for a late lunch today. Service was a little slow at the register, but I think this will improve with time as everyone gets used to the flow of the store. Some customers are unfamiliar with the self serve flow and it was unclear how to queue as some people would try to walk right up to the register to order beverages while others would walk around the pastry area. I was also very happy this location had a good selection of delicious goods and ample seating. read more

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Excited for this place to be open finally! It has plenty of seating and a few outlets so perfect for studying. They also have guest wifi and a bathroom! Staff is generally pretty friendly and the place is kept clean. Some feedback - The calories on the menu is different than the ones on the app. Their cold brew drinks are awful. I've gotten it twice (the Nutella and Butter Pecan) and both times, they taste incredibly artificial. It's also pricier than their other coffee drinks. I would opt for the latte next time. Also there is a typo on the signs of Ms. Bear and Mr. Bear. Calorie amount is swapped. read more

They are FINALLY open!! After like 3 years this place decided to open today 10/23/2024!! I love that I can walk from my house there! Located in beautiful Monrovia (gem city) Pastries were delicious but definitely overpriced!! 4 pastries for $16.00 STEEP! Store is brand new, clean and staff was friendly! The cake variety is awesome!! This business will probably do very well in our little town! Only giving 4 stars due to expensive prices! read more

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It's been a long while since I've tried anything from Paris Baguette. The last time was when the location at the Santa Anita mall was still open. The hazelnut latte was pretty good. I didn't try any of the pastries so can't speak to how they were. I was a little surprised that the order menu was mostly beverages, as I distinctly remember there used to be made to order fresh sandwiches. The ambiance was ok, though the space is a bit small. I saw some other Yelpers commenting on the less than welcoming service. Nothing was glaringly off, but didn't give off a warm vibe or even a smile when I was greeted. Maybe it was an off day. There was an "all sales are final, no refunds or returns" sign as well as a "right to refuse service." I completely understand that from the POV of protecting the business and its workers. But then I would expect a higher standard of customer service and food & drink quality to adhere to if there's going to be that kind of signage at the checkout counter. Might come back for an occasional latte, but this place wouldn't be my first choice when I'm in the mood for a croissant & coffee. read more

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Customer service is amazing the bread is delicious and the drinks are phenomenal. I highly recommend you try this place you'll love it. I went in and the owners vibes were chill workers were nice. read more

Always out of pastries. Don't know why we had a chain of bakeries here in Monrovia. We already have good bakeries. Keep it local plus this place is lame. Go in about 10 AM and they are out of pastries. You're a bakery and should keep up with demand. No one ever knows anything when you ask a question to staff. I know I'm not the only one that has noticed this. Never going back and I'll stick to local places in Monrovia. read more