No notes! Everything is spot on…read more The pastries are consistently fresh and genuinely some of the best I've had locally. If I had to come up with a complaint, it would only be that things sell out fast but honestly, that just speaks to how good everything is. You learn pretty quickly that if you want your favorites, you have to get there early. It's the kind of place where you can't really go wrong with anything you order...breakfast, lunch, pastries, freshly baked sourdough loaves, coffee. I've even gone to them with special occasion orders and they kill it every time! Clearly made with care.

High quality breakfast sandwich for a reasonable price! The sourdough was ridiculously good and…read moreperfectly toasted. I want to get back there to have another but also explore their other menu items! (Including some sweet treats) They were sold out of many pastries by 11:30am on a Saturday (makes sense).

The owners and staff are very friendly. They take the time to explain what each pastry consist of…read more I recommend Maison Rafi and will be back!

Decided to be adventurous to get a little something, sweet, found this mediterranean bakery,…read moreeverything looked delicious. Purchased a few items., I love the small round ones, cinnamon balls! We tried the other items, they were good but, just not what I was in the mood for. They did have other pastries and cookies, I should've bought some of those! Bakery is small and pretty, street parking available, received great customer service!

I came here the day before my dad's birthday to get a last minute cake and I am so glad I did! I…read moreconsidered going to Whole Foods or Portos but I thought to give this local bakery a shot, especially according to the reviews, they have some good stuff! I came in around 5:30pm and was able to grab this chocolate ganache cake. I noticed that some of the other cakes were already taken which id assume means they're quite popular! The lady who helped me out was very kind and she was nice enough to take the time to write "happy birthday dad" on the cake thank you so much! We finally had the cake again few days later at my dad's birthday dinner and it was DELICIOUS! I honestly want to come back here and try some of their other cakes. They also have other pastries that you can come in and pick out too if you were craving anything sweet in the moment. This bakery is truly a sweet hole in the wall spot that I hope gets more recognition over time! Thank you again for the great service and delicious cake!

I was in the plaza going to another shop and I was intrigued by their window sign of vegan cakes…read moreand Turkish coffee. They also mention they offer gluten free cakes by request. I had to go in and see what this place was about! First off, the man who works there is super friendly. As soon as I walked in, he immediately started showing me everything they had in the store. He told me he was Egyptian and also knew how to say "thank you" in many other languages and proceeded to tell me. He was very charming. Extra star for the super service! There were many varieties of beautiful cakes and cupcakes (vegan and regular), however I didn't need a whole cake, and I didn't see individual slices for sale, so I passed on those. The gentleman had such happy vibes and such pride in his baking that I had to pick up a few things. He said he made the creme brulee and cannoli, so I got those. I also picked up something called a Konafa with custard, as well as a package of baklava. I looked up Konafa to see what it was made of (shredded phyllo dough), and discovered it was something Egyptians ate during Ramadan. How fitting...Today is the first day of Ramadan so I will celebrate in spirit! =) The crème brulee was pretty good, the cannoli was great! I wasn't really a fan of the baklava (it was too hard for me personally) or konafa as both were really dry and tasteless. I am used to baklava being syrupy and sticky and flaky. I feel like I've had konafa before and the shredded phyllo was yellow color and on the crispy side, rather than soft and white. I guess it depends on the style of what country makes it. I was given extra containers of syrup for them, he said in case I wanted it more sweet, but it didn't really help. I'll have to come back and give the cakes a try since it's mainly a cake shop. I'd love to try their gluten free cakes for my son. I'm not vegan, but for those of you who are, this is an option for you!

Matcha always on point--love it!…read more I can't say much on the rest of the food but genuinely their matcha and blueberry cornmeal muffin are my go-tos. Parkings easy, and the staff are always so sweet. I'm actually very shocked at the low rating (~3 stars as of this review). I'll try the other foods but again, all my visits have been great.

I was really disappointed with my experience. I ordered a vanilla latte, but it tasted like almost…read moreall milk with very little coffee flavor. I politely asked the barista if they could fix it, but she seemed annoyed. Instead of offering to remake the drink, she just added another shot of espresso. I still had to add sweetener myself and try to fix the drink on my own. We also ordered a breakfast burrito and a breakfast sandwich. The food was okay, but nothing special. Considering how expensive this place is, I expected much better quality and customer service--especially when it came to correcting a coffee order. For the prices they charge, they should be willing to remake a drink that wasn't made correctly. I want to add the guy who took our order was super nice and helpful.

Just found this cutest bakery in downtown Claremont and we are OBSESSED…read more Fresh bakery, cozy vibes, and everything tasted so good!! Me and my bf both LOVED the sandwiches!!!! And we also got the chocolate brownie candle!!! Smelled sooo good, such a cute touch! Definitely one of those places you'll keep coming back to

Very unfriendly employees and I was in there at probably the most scarce day/time. My husband and…read moreI had gone to another store along the street of this store and decided to swing by for the first time just to take a look. It was a regular, old Wednesday morning a couple of hours after they opened and there was only one customer in there at the time who was already seated, so it wasn't busy by any means. There were FIVE employees in there at the time and not one of them greeted us. In fact, I felt quite unwelcomed by their immediate ignoring silence and this, "what are you doing in here" non-verbal, emotionless vibe. When I finally bent down to take a closer look at the food, one of the ladies finally, seemingly reluctantly mumbles something. We (replied but) quickly left after that. Makes you not want to spend your hard-earned money at this establishment. When a place depends on the public to succeed or not, it's always odd to see when they don't care one way or the other. Great, I'll take my money elsewehere for sure.

The chocolate chip cookies are the best! Great sandwiches and green drinks too! Pop in for lunch…read morebut stay for dessert!

The best service and atmosphere! They have the best soups and pastries! Definitely worth coming hereread more

Bough a cake here for my mom's birthday and it was amazing! This bakery itself is clean and…read moreinviting. There's cakes, cookies, and a variety of other pastries to choose from. The staff was friendly and helpful when placed my order for pick up. The prices are reasonable for what you are getting. I ordered the lemonberry cake and everyone loved it. It was perfectly sweet, moist and fresh. We have already planned to pick up another cake for an upcoming birthday. I definitely recommend.

Previously, a friend had bought a cheesecake from here that I absolutely loved! Unfortunately, when…read moreI came to visit, they didn't have that specific cheesecake available, so I ended up grabbing a Tiramisu cake instead. Still, my friends and I really enjoyed it! It had great flavor, was a great size for sharing, and definitely didn't disappoint Overall, I also appreciated how quick the checkout process was after choosing the cake. I'd definitely come back to try more of their desserts and hopefully catch that cheesecake again eventually lol

Yeah they don't use can beans. My Guatemalan wife even gave it an ok. Wish they had pan frances.read more

Love! Love! Love!…read more I'm a Highland Park native so when I saw Antigua opening a new location in La Varne ( now 15 mins away from me) I was so excited. It was a taste from home I missed. I am pleased to say the consistency of taste, customer service, and friendliness is the same at both locations. My go to is the breakfast chapin - black beans, scrambled eggs w/ onions + tomatoes, served with queso fresco & a side of bread. The black beans are always cooked to perfection with lots of flavor, the eggs are cooked perfectly & the bread is a nice warm touch. There is plenty of indoor seating & a nice outdoor space as well. The restaurant can get busy at times, but it is definitely worth the wait.

I used to visit this bakery café often for their baked goods and coffee. The location is now under…read morenew ownership, and I'm happy to see they still serve the same Italian coffee brand that I've always enjoyed. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly, making every visit a pleasant experience. I usually stop by after my morning walk or run. It's located in a lovely neighborhood and right across from the park, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a coffee. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying some of their new menu items next time!

Service was great as was the food! I had the chicken, cheese, and pesto sandwich on sourdough with…read morea side of salad and my friend had their signature salad. Both were delicious! I will be back.

I'm a huge NBC fan but this was my first time visiting this location. Fantastic service here! Shout…read moreout to Riley who could not have been nicer and was so friendly and helpful. The cakes were the delicious quality you expect from NBC. I'm glad this is my new local NBC location-looking forward to going back for sweets!

Nothing but greatness I love these Bundt. This is literally my go to place for any type of cake for…read moreany event. They always make it fresh and have the best flavors although they discontinued the one I like 'snickerdoodle' I still return because they have other options and offer good rewards. The service is always great and staff is friendly.