La Monarca Bakery & Cafe

**Take your money elsewhere **
I used to love coming here and became a regular. 2 particular employees were always so welcoming, compared to an older lady that would never pay attention to my orders (she would either mess it up or only charge me for 1 drink..) I stopped coming because of that older lady. It has been a few months since I stopped by and today I decided to give it a go.
The problem started when I placed a mobile order ( estimate pick up in over 30 mins??) I arrived about 10 mins before in case it was ready. It was not. The store was not busy. I understand that they're doing some remodeling inside the store, but for a mobile pick up, it's ridiculous to have to wait 30 mins for pick up. It wasn't a delivery. The second issue was with the items themselves. I ordered an iced coffee and a chorizo egg burrito. The iced coffee was more milk than coffee. The burrito a little bigger than my hand and they did not provide the green salsa I asked in my order. I feel like I was ripped off on the burrito. If I'm paying $8 for a burrito, one would expect it to be big. I've been to cafes and have paid around the same price for a burrito and it is bigger.
Honestly, this used to be my fave spot and the drinks are more affordable than starbucks.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I usually go to other locations because of the quality. Truthful this location doesn’t have the same taste and quality. Last time I got a mold slices cake. So I decided to give it one more chance. For one they got my order wrong. I know there are two chipotle items but I did repeat my order and indicated I wanted the breakfast one and I still got the wrong one. Went back and the server was so rude and had the audacity mock a thank you.
Even if it’s a drive, I’d rather just go to Lincoln Heights or South Pasadena or Hollywood because this location terrible

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

It's cleen and Kindle People

If you order for pick up expect to wait after your pick up time says it's ready. Pick up time estimate 10-15 minutes. Took me 20 minutes to get there. Order should be ready right? No I waited another 30 minutes before it was ready.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

There food is so delicious. The pasterys is always warm soft and tasty

Good place for something fast

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Estela provided superb customer service. Very friendly and prompt.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Changing to oat milk should not be an “upgrade”. You can buy a half gallon for $5, so not sure why they feel they need to charge .$75 for 2oz

It will be better if you closed the bakery , is not what it used to be, today I came to buy a Mocha Cake and for my surprise there wasn’t cakes available , only flavors like guayaba, cajeta, fresa … I wanted a mocha, vanilla or a chocolate cake , and they said they we’re sold out !!! It was 3:00 pm. They must had made one cake 🤷‍♀️, I used to come to buy cakes and they used to have all flavors but not anymore 🙄🙄, I’m not coming back it’s a waste of time , this bakery is no good anymore

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

A modern panadería with Mexican coffee drinks and pastries. The conchas are soft and fresh. The café de olla latte is my favorite. The store is clean and has a cozy vibe. A nice mix of traditional and modern

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Part of a local chain, but this location is well-kept and always stocked. The tres leches cake is soft and creamy. Their coffee drinks are strong and pair well with the pastries. Service is quick, even when it’s busy. A nice upgrade from your average bakery.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came in for coffee but ended up leaving with pan dulce too. Their café de olla has the perfect cinnamon-spice kick. The bakery case is full of colorful pastries that are hard to resist. Service is quick and friendly. It’s nice to see a local chain that keeps quality consistent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

While sweet bread and coffee in the morning is a must for any hispanic, this place is not a great place, their bread variety is not great, their coffee is ok but not great, their prices are way above average which is what they are in reality

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Love the guava cake and wedding cookies.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Bright, cheerful bakery with delicious pan dulce. The conchas are soft and slightly sweet. They also serve good coffee and sandwiches. Staff is friendly and quick. Great for a morning pick-me-up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5