50 Best Bakeries near South El Monte

“I’ve been coming here for over 23 years, and this place has consistently been one of the best donut shops in El Monte. The donuts are always fresh and delicious, and the service is exceptional every single time. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and truly makes you feel appreciated as a customer. It’s rare to find a place that maintains such great quality and consistency for so many years. Highly recommend!“

“Went in to grab a few pastries before heading home, and I'm glad I did. The cinnamon roll was soft and had just the right amount of icing without being overly sweet. The staff seemed friendly, even though it got a little busy while I was there. I had to wait a couple extra minutes, but nothing too bad. The place felt clean and had a nice cozy vibe. I'll probably come back to try some of the breads next time because everything in the display looked pretty good.“

“These cakes are delicious! This is the second time we get cakes from them, this time they were custom cakes . They were very nice and delicious. All of our invites wanted to know where we got them. They were vanilla cake with half fresh mango and half strawberry. I highly recommend them!“

“So sad that this place is so far from me, it's pretty clean everything looks so delicious, the line when I went wasn't too bad and it flew by quick, that tres leches cake BOMB! My mom's not too much of a sweets fans but she loved the cake, it's a bit pricey.“

“Going local-origin for my next batch of pumpernickel bagels. Choco-latte and Nicaraguan chocolate down here are legit crazy awesome!“

“I give crumbl cookies a 5 star rating because once u go in it’s really clean! Also the workers are really nice and if you get stuck trying to order they will help you! I find that Crumbl cookies is a great place to have a quick treat because it has so many different options each week! I enjoy eating Crumbl cookies“

“Home style Armenian/Middle Eastern Bakery that brings the flavors and aromas of my travels locally.“

“My first time there wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Upon going in they had a nice little crowd, the staff was nice and helpful. So my box of 4 cookies $19 was brownie batter, not bad, could use some nuts walnuts, or pecans, . My favorite cookie chocolate chip also could use some nuts walnuts or pecans and cooked a little longer. Next was funnel cake. Kind of like that one crunchy, not sure if it really tasted like funnel cake, but I liked it. Then cake batter thins not too bad either.“

“👍 have heard they are pricey but worth it. Can’t wait to try one“

“I love that it's never super crowded when I go in, a helper/cashier always comes to greet me within a few seconds, the vibe is always nice and chill. I love the large varieties of cookies there and they're large! Every cookie and small pie has been absolutely delish! I just had a small key lime pie this past weekend that SO good!“

“Want to acknowledge Vanessa your supervisor for such exceptional customer service really appreciate her food delicious“

“I went in on Tuesday, the new owners were in back of me. I was telling the cashier how disappointed my daughter was, we came in on monday and it was closed. Well the new owners, gave me a couple cookies for free. That was so awesome of them. My daughter was so happy and she said" Thank you so much!"“

“We ordered our wedding cake from Yvonne’s Vegan Kitchen. Using the cake testing kit was a great experience—it came with a lovely personalized note, and was a great activity to do together while planning our wedding (and provided us multiple evenings’ worth of dessert!) The staff at the store were always friendly to interact with, as well.

Ordering was very easy and straightforward, with prompt and efficient communication. We ended up using one of the example designs on the website, and it came out looking wonderful. The cake had layers of chocolate and red velvet cake with mocha buttercream icing and hazelnuts added between the layers—we highly recommend this combination!

We tasked a family member with fetching us breakfast on the day, and coincidentally they happened to visit Yvonne’s Vegan Kitchen for that as well—so thank you also for some delicious breakfast baked goods!“

“Family-run! Father cooks while daughter is front of house — love to see it! Their focaccia is so good, and the Daviola pizza was awesome too. The dough was airy and light while the meat was super juicy. Service was excellent: they really take care of you there. They really pay attention 💕“

“As vegans, we have been to countless cafes and restaurants. ID Eclair is THE BEST of the best. Amazingly delicious, pure, fabulous vegan food!“

“Patty's was very communicative and responded quickly to our emails about our wedding cake. They made a cake exactly to our specifications and it tasted divine! We got the banana cake with guava filling and cream cheese frosting, and we got so many compliments on the taste. I applaud Patty's and can't wait to eat more of the leftovers :)“

“Great food �“

“Delicious vegan pan dulce! Super nice people too. I highly recommend Soy Concha!“

“Best egg tart & po tart ever! We saw the TV channel introduced this store, went in on weekday morning to avoid the crowds, the egg tart was so good, po tart has more flavor but I like both 😋 recommend eating right away while it’s warm! Definitely will be back.“

“I haven't been here for years to decided to go today. The bread was good , but I have to say this and i'm being honest tomales were horrible the maza was sour and not even that much chicken or pork
Not even worth the price
I remember years ago, it was really good. That's why I went back when I came into town now. I regret it.
The bread was pretty good.\nThat's about it“

“10 out of 10 the lemon poppy seed cinnamon roll. Man oh man. Chefs kiss. I’m not big on matcha but I saw the owner making a strawberry one and I said I’ll give it a shot. Probably one of the best I’ve had. I also got the cornbread cookie and red velvet cookie. Both very good. I wanted the banana pudding but that would’ve been doing too much. Lol Service was amazing, all the ladies inside were attentive, supportive and sweet. There was a line outside to door. I waited no more than 5-6 min. That included wait time, placing ordering and getting my food. I highly recommend.“

“I bought a strawberry and banana birthday cake 🎂 for my mother.
It was so delicious!!!
Im very happy with their service too. The young man that helped me, was kind and respecteful. I will be coming back for future birthdays.
😊 😁“

“OMG everything here is absolutely delicious! I kinda want to keep this a secret but I also want them to continue growing and be successful. Real whole quality ingredients with real butter imported from France and unbeatable prices.

The only downside is that they’re a little far from me which is probably a good thing otherwise I would be there everyday!“

“Nice little cafe with a small menu and tasty“

“I had a problem with a product and call them up and they took care of it right away . They customer service.is great.“

“This is my favorite place to get cookies from! Every visit is a great experience, the cookies are always fresh, delicious, and consistently hit the spot. On top of that, the customer service is always amazing. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel valued every time you walk in. It’s definitely my go-to spot whenever I’m craving something sweet!“

“Featured in the The Donut King 🫶🫶🫶 @bcdonuts_pasadena this donut shop founded in 1987 represents the legacy of Cambodian representation in the donut scene in SoCal today!

Great people, great food, great drinks! A local favorite as evidenced by the ongoing traffic and first name accounts!

Go support them!!! Their breakfast options and drinks are also solid 🩵👌“

“sus pasteles riquisimos y siempre muy amables para hacerle a uno sus pedidos muchas gracias“

“If this is not the best banh mi in all of Sgv and Oc, I don’t know of any place that can beat them. All cash by the way so come prepared. Their dac biet is the perfect sandwich and their daikon and carrots are light and bouncy with fresh jalapeno with the right amount of pate and butter. They have it down to perfection, nothing less. Had an open house and served it for homebuyers and they were blown away! Highly recommend! Cafe sua da is gold too, loved the shaved ice in the coffee and not too sweet. The ladies in the back are super sweet and you can buy the baguettes and freeze them, then 350 f for 6 mins in toaster or airfryer. Get the egg rolls, and pa te so is good too. My clients loved their vegetarian banh mi too!

Vegetarian options: Just get he vegetarian banh mi! Only vegetarian thing to get or just plain baguettes! It will be worth it!“

“had a wonderful experience at Red Ribbon! The food was delicious. I especially enjoyed their cakes because they were flavorful and satisfying. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service throughout my visit. The restaurant was clean, organized, and had a comfortable atmosphere that made dining enjoyable. Will definitely comeback.“

“I was sad and wanted something sweet and definitely found the right place.
Im not even a banana pudding fan, but the pudding was delicious!! Creamy, with wafer and banana… perfection! And dont get me started on the sweet potato pie ❤️❤️❤️ it was so amazing that my 4 year old stole my last bite.
Service was excellent. We will definitely be back.“

“I'm legally blind and I was actually there to visit my cardiologist roughly 6 minute walking distance on the other end of 1st Street. I got myself into a dilemma by buying two dozen of egg tarts which comes in two large pizza size boxes. The young lady who helped me at the store first told me they don't have such a big bag for those boxes, but she obviously considered my convenience so she went to the bag and dig out a large size shopping bag. I guess you can tell how appreciative I was even though those boxes have to go in sideway anyway... It still helped me to hold those boxes in one hand and my white cane on the other.“

“my daughter s favorite chicken empanada is right here.“

“Baking with Ish is one of the most beautiful additions to the SGV food scene. I’ve been coming here for over 3 years and haven’t had a single thing that isn’t a 5/5. The owners are wonderful and I can’t wait for my next trip (chicken and waffles here I come 💥).“

“The bakery and tamales are delicious!!!“

“I’ve been going here for 10 years. They are a small business and they nice. They always do a beautiful job with the cakes. Here is the most recent one I got. The cake flavor is also very good. I got half chocolate with banana and half vanilla with strawberries“

“I would like to recommend this bakery, they baked every day, so the bread always is fresh. highly recommend. tasty!!! A+.“

“Butter Lab is a gem!!!! The desserts here are excellent. I ordered an assortment of crinkle cookies, Ube tres leches, pandan Basque cheesecake and a coffee. Staff was friendly and gave great recommendations. I can't wait to come back. My new fave spot in the SGV for desserts hands down!“

“Had their eggs Benedict, it was OK.
Their iced Chai tased mostly like cinnamon water.
Their almond croissant was decent.
All that with tip was $60 for breakfast.
I can think of MANY places where I could have had better breakfast food for that price.
Waitress and hostesses were on point with great service, so at least there’s that.“

“Cool little place! Tea is as advertised!“

“This place is truly a gem, the quality in these desserts is incredible. The only complaint my family has is the portion size. The cake should all be cut to fit the size of the container as this is standard at any bakery that sells tres leches. If not the whole container at least keep a consistent size, we have bought multiple times in the past 3 months and plenty for our family and neighbors to try the different flavors of cakes and desserts and this is the one thing that stood out.

Not to mention, the desserts are definitely overpriced in general/vs the local competition in Downey. Portos and Tropicana have a wider recognition in the city and a large clientele and their prices are lower across the menu. You can get a trio which is a huge slice of cheesecake/tres leches/flan for under $6 and here at Papa Churros a slice of either is $6. If people will support Papa Churros due to quality and taste at least give the customers their moneys worth.

As I stated the quality is great, they definitely have a good baker making some great products from scratch back there. I highly recommend but try to get a slice of something in person vs ordering online for pickup or delivery.“

“just a wonderful place my favorite spot“

“Stopped by this Panaderia while I was working and I’m really glad I did. Everything I tried tasted fresh and really good—definitely exceeded my expectations. The quality and flavor stood out right away, and you can tell they put care into what they make. I’d happily come back again and recommend it to anyone looking for a solid panaderia spot.“

“R u Serious!!! An unbelievable flavor explosion created by the chef at SEED. Gott be the best chile relleno of my life! The chile, the cilantro, the greens a robust farm fresh egg. BAMM!!“

“The best. Done and done. They go that extra mile when you need it most.“

“Literally so delicious!!! My friend and I ordered a second round since we were blown away! We tried the Taro Salted Egg Yolk, Black Sesame Hojicha, Lemon Delight, and Rich Koyamen Matcha (the last 2 are pictured, we ate the first two before we remembered to take a photo haha). They were super nice, they cut it for us so my friend and I could try all the flavors we bought.

If I could only eat one selection of deserts for the rest of life it would definitely be from Browned.“

“I tried Lucky Treats for the first time this past weekend. I arrived right at closing time on Saturday afternoon, but Denise was so kind and despite the time, she helped me out by decorating a cake for my girlfriend's birthday. Denise and the staff were so friendly and really went out of their way to provide excellent customer service. The cake, cupcakes, and cookies were so tasty and fresh. I look forward to visiting again and I would recommend Tasty Treats as a must try bakery in La Habra.“

“Such a great experience! I called ahead to order 9 tortas right before a family trip, and the staff was so sweet and accommodating. They gladly took our order and had everything ready for pickup within just 15–20 minutes!

Ordering was quick and easy, and we were even able to grab some delicious cookies to enjoy with our tortas and mini bagel bites “lonchitas” for the ride. Everything tasted great, the service was wonderful, and it made getting food for our trip so convenient.

Great tortas, sweet staff, and fast service! We’ll definitely be back!“

“This place came to the rescue!!! The wedding cake I had made fell over on the long drive. It was a disaster!! Other bakeries near the wedding venue were already closed and others needed at least 48 hour notice… the wedding was happening NOW. I called Sonora Bakery in my final desperate attempt, explained the situation, sent them a picture of the cake and within minutes, they got to work. The cake was delicious and the wedding was saved. Thank you Sonora Bakery…. You have a customer for life!“

“The most creative tasty, beautifully served pastries. Christine is the owner, a very talented graphic/product designer, who creates tasty Gourmet Sandwiches, best Expresso coffee, with fabulous Quiches, her Brioche is very moist and tasty!!! Her bakery reminds me of a fine Viennese Café. I lived in Salzburg and Vienna for 7 years, so I know of what I speak. E Felsööry“