La Monarca Bakery & Cafe

Had an exceptional experience coming here! Customer service was super friendly and helpful. The shop was very clean and tidy. Their displays were perfect and colorful! We ordered horchata lattes and a few pastries! Sooo delicious!!! This bakery and coffee shop is great! I’m so sad it’s so far from where I live but if I’m in the area, I would definitely be back!

Strawberry 🍓 cake coffee chocolate cake 🎂 very good service was a little slow but friendly service

I’ve been to other La Monarca and enjoy their food/drinks. This spot is just as good or better than the others. I had their iced horchata matcha and chicken mole burrito. The drink was phenomenal and the burrito was very delicious, didn’t look too good but the flavor of the mole was excellent. Overall a great lunch. I’d definitely come back there to try their other menu items. A solid location with a spacious area to bring a laptop and enjoy a snack/drink.

Sheesh...what can I say?! I absolutely love this establishment!! GAEL, MELANIE Y WILFREDO son lo mejor de lo mejor!! They're extremely kind, knowledgeable of all goods served and always greet me with a hello & beautiful smile!! Today Gael was working the register when I arrived and as I placed my order he offered me a sample of their newest cinnamon cookies....ummm yummy!!! If you're in Uptown Whittier or desire an escape from your norm, find us at La Monarca Bakery!! Love, Hunter Rose Henna

So so good.....this spot has become a staple in my weekly routine while here in Los Angeles County! My Bakery of La Monarca has to be the Uptown Whittier location!! Hanne & Eva & Jesse & Christian are some of my fave faces when I step into heaven lol 😆 I mean I grew up on Cafe de Olla & I kid you not.... They serve the best Cafe de Olla y pan dulce... And don't get my started on the ice blended Mexican chocolate omgggg! It's to die for!! For lunch you'll see me scarfing down a flavorful burrito or a moleta con soy chorizo!! The salsas are fire too... K! When it comes to ordering a cake for your next special occasion, I recommend their TIRAMISU!!! Sighhhh it's my all time fave! Aguas frescas are always a hit and my fave is La Agua de Jamaica!!! Also, if you're ever unsure about what to order, don't fret! They're notorious for letting you sample just about anything on their menu!! Well y'all....happy eating lol Love, SZM17 @woodys.tattoos

Food and drinks where good ,but the 3 leches cake was the best for me🤪

Looking for a warm and inviting spot to grab a hot beverage in Uptown Whittier? The perfect place to cozy up. Their rich, hot chocolate is a wintertime must-try, and their Mexican coffee offers a delightful blend of flavors. Whether you're seeking a quiet moment to yourself or a cozy spot to catch up with friends. The ideal destination."

I come to this place consistently every 6 months.And the quality has not improved.I am so discouraged how the overprice bread and coffee is continuously rising while the quality is diminishing.It is bakery reminds me of something you would pick up from walmart.

Love their bake goods Cakes are amazing Love all their quick grab items. They have a great menu as well of other good items. Service is always great. Great place to meet a friend or work with a coffee and pan dulce

Great breakfast and fresh breads. Had a very good tres leches latte. No where near as sugary as other places, can actually taste the coffee.

Food, the service and very cute ambiance. We randomly came across this place while heading back to our car and being disappointed by restaurant that was overly hyped and priced. I would recommend this place here. Plus I'm a big coffee goer. I bought some coffee grounds to make some at home. Here are a list of items that I thought they were delicious: Cafe De Hoya Champurrado Dulce De Leche Cake Horchata Cake Tres Leches Cake

Indulging in another round of dessert after dinner is always a delightful decision--especially when it involves the irresistible allure of chocolate and delectable sweets!

I came into this establishment with my partner. She was excited as she had been here plenty of times before. We came in and the place was extremely clean. We ordered a dozen conchas and the cheese and bean mollete with soy chorizo. The Conchas were amazing! The Mollete could have been better but that's just my personal preference. All around though, loved the place and would return. The staff is kind as well.

I love this establishment. It's super authentic. I am so glad they finally re-opened. The champurrado is amazing . The food selection is also wonderful. Very fresh! Staff is kind and patient. Also, shoutout to the DJ I don't know who is in charge of the music but it's a great mix!

The concha's were delicious the café de olla was good it was missing something idk . But it's delicious. Service was fast and there's plenty of room to go with a few friends . I live the butterfly theme

Love their coffees and mexican breads. They are fresh and tasty. Great service, too. I love coming here weekly for my mexican coffee or hot chocolate with 1-2 pastry. It's a quiet environment. Nice to relax.

I've been coming to this Monarca for sometime now. I love the Conchas and you can never go wrong with a café de Olla. There's always plenty of parking at walking distance and there's so much to do in the surrounding area. The staff is really kind and although I've never tried the food, the pan Dulce is amazing. It's also a really nice spot to just sit and catch up with a friend.

Delicious machaca egg and cheese breakfast burrito. Lots of flavor. It's a good size for breakfast, not too big so you don't stuff yourself. The organic Mexican coffee is good too. I tried a sample of their hot cocoa, very nice! Not too sweet with good chocolate flavor. Cute store with a small dining area inside. Lots of yummy cakes and cookies to look at in the case. We buy all our birthday cakes there. You won't be disappointed.

Never order online they will steal your money and never send your order. I placed an online order 5/31 and on 6/12 nothing but crickets. They don't have a phone number for online ordering and the brick and mortar stores have no idea how to get ahold of them. Really? They will take your money. The old bait and switch

We absolutely loved this place! Everything from the bakery treats to the ambiance of the place. The girl at the register was extra helpful in giving us suggestions on what items we may like being that it was our first time. I am thrilled this place is so close to me because I will definitely be going back. The music playing and decor is so well done there if you want to sit and have a conversation or hang out and do work on your laptop. Love love love this place!!!

As soon as you walk in all your senses are greeted . First by the amazing aroma of all the fresh pastries, then the visual of the deco to the pasties that you can choose from. The location is clean and the music isn't so load that you can come and enjoy your conversations with your company. Couple your pastry with a cup of Mexican coffee or even better their hot cocoa and you will not regret it.

I love this place! But some things that can be considered to be worked on. It would be l a great place to work but... 1. Free Wi-Fi, it connects but doesn't work. It says secured - no internet 2. I had to change my order 3 times because they didn't have 3 type of breakfast burritos I wanted, so I had to settle for Machaca. It's barely 9am! (I'm also pregnant LOL so I was so sad to come and not get what I hoping for) 3. Making sure they have salsa for burritos. 4. Enough cashiers I waited for 12-15 minutes with 2 people infront of me to pay for something. (I also heard a customer leaving saying, "this took way too long for this" she looked like she got a mollete and a coffee)

Bought two slices of cake today and they both tasted old bread was also hard. This was not the first time. Will not be going back.

This place is the best coffee spot in Uptown Whittier! My wife and I love the organic Mexican coffee, the café de olla, and the specialty lattes. Our favorite is the amazing pastry selection they offer (traditional conchas to delicious chocolate croissants). Lastly, the food items are also very good from the humble mollete to the tortas and lunch burritos. Check this place out!

The Conchas are only good when they come out fresh. The horchata de Olla coffee was delicious

An uptown staple. I really can't wait for them to re-open. The service is always super friendly, and I love taking my daughter for "pan" on weekend mornings. I especially love the deliciousness of their Molletes, but I'd be missing the point if I didn't talk about how fantastic their iced Cafe de Olla is. It's a really great environment in a really great location in uptown. 5 stars for sure.

I always wanna like this place so bad but the drinks always miss the mark. The flavors are either off, or the espresso is bitter. The pastries are mediocre. I asked if they were still serving the mollete and they told us no and then we asked if it was a breakfast item only and they told us uhh sort of? It's always a disappointing experience. and there's no wifi?? it would be the best place to study at.

Much improvement since my last review regarding their service. Despite the busy crowd, customer service was excellent. Arely helped us out and she was very friendly! She did it all with a smile. The entire staff looked like they were hard at work. Not sure what happened to the prior employees but the staff on Saturday early afternoon on Easter weekend were amazing.

Warm and comforting. My wife's side has Mexican roots, so Abuelitas' Hot Cocoa and Càfe De Olla is always a slice of home. I love the goodies, and one particular shout out is the very lovely branding - Orange with the Monarch. I'm not a coffee expert, I like black coffee - no sugar, no milk, but there is something very distinct about the organic trade that I really like. Food: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Experience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Good for: treats. Breakfast to go. Meet up with co-workers. Recommends: Pan Dulce, Tres Leches Cake

First time here and won't be the last time. Ordered cafe Oaxaca 10/10 Horchata latte 10/10 Their pan dulce is so good too , had to get the mini concha's

The coffee had a great flavor . Even tho it was an on the sweeter side latte and could definitely taste the Carmel , the espresso flavor came through as well . Super yum . I tried the breads as well , could have been fresher . I will just stick with the coffee and maybe some of their deserts that looked good . I felt bad for the lady at the register the day I came because she had to deal with a rowdy customer in her face accusing her of denying the use of the bathroom to his white son and allowing Mexican people to use it only . He made a pretty big scene about it and it was unpleasant to be waiting in line and having to watch that . Other than that and the just okay food I ordered , the place was clean and the coffee was a solid 5 stars .

Absolutely horrible service. I've been here plenty of times and it's takes them forever to make any type of drink. One drink literally takes them 30 minutes to make. I placed an order online and they said they didn't have the order in their system and not only that but I told them what my order was and it was still incorrect. I showed them the email and it was the correct location and I got a confirmation email

The place was nice and well kept it was clean inside and very vibrant. I tried the Mexican chocolate blended drink and that was very delicious and very on point to the flavor. The slices of cake were kinda dry maybe it could be the time of day I went. The pastries and pan dulce though were amazing and very tasty.

I come here specifically for the coffee, which Amazon also sells (for those who enjoy this coffee and want to send as gifts or to those who live out of state). I enjoying making the trip to the store because then I get to enjoy a traditional mollete. If you haven't tried this, you are in for a treat. Every country has their version of toast and this is Mexico's version of it. A mollete sits on a bread called bolillo and it's buttered then broiled to get that crispy crunchy toast. Then you layer beans, cheese, and salsa. I like that you can add soyrizo and add it occasionally. A simple dish but absolutely great tasting. Now the real reason I come here is the coffee. Great tasting cafe de olla is so hard to come by. I love the fact that they sell it as a traveler, perfect for business meetings, brunches, and parties. If you buy the cafe de ollo in the bag make sure to have the right coffee maker type to get the best coffee experience. I have found that using chemex is easy because you can adjust the taste as you go until you find your personal preference. This cafe de olla mix is great because it only has 3 ingredients in it. It has such a great flavor that it's perfect if you are dairy free. Looking forward to my next visit!

Love this place! We went out to the re-opening last week after the fire that forced this location to close down. We met the founders and the entire team, including the location team. The pastries are fresh and decently priced. I also like most of the coffee drinks. I didn't like more adventurous, pastries. But the traditional pastries they make are very good. The service from the uptown location team is very good and the ambience is welcoming. Welcome back La Monarca!

I don't really post reviews. But this one here is a must! They just re open? The is clueless on what they offer on the menu. The service use to be good now the service is awful.

BACK OPEN AGAIN! I missed my Cafe De Olla and the take home brew is just not the same. Welcome back!

Extremely happy that you guys are back open in Whittier, after waiting months we were SO EXCITED!!! BUUUUT... BUMMER.... Our go to items were not even available. No Soyrizo, No Jamaica Drink, and after having had to choose a bean and cheese Mollete, (because no soyrizo and potato) I thought I would be okay because the green salsa really makes it! Turns out, no salsa either. Man. Such a let down and bummer. Really took the wind out of my sails. Happy to have you guys back nevertheless. Hope to see everything back on the menu soon.

Sooooo disappointed with this place. After reading the reviews, I was excited to come here. Ordered a breakfast burrito and cafe de olla. Burritos are premade and just warmed up. Mine came cold and flavor was not it. Cafe de olla was nothing special. It was decent but nothing to rave about like some of these reviews.

Food is good. There's an old guy I don't know if he's a manager. He has an angry look on his face. Super rude. Needs to be canned.

Stopped by today for a quick concha run. Ofc I couldn't just walk out with one or two... oatchatta latte was so good!

Saturdays are for letting someone else make your coffee. The Cafe del Carmen is a dulce de leche latte. It's rich & creamy but still subtle in sweetness and caramel flavor. Their tres leches cake is not as tart as I would expect but still a good balance of moist and spongey. Their conchas are always a treat and I look forward to their denseness when I'm in the mood for a colorful treat

The coffee Olla was water down need to improve on their coffee making . The place was nice and clean , along with customer service needs a little work more smiles

I was super excited to try this place and when I went on the 17th of DECEMBER the light wasn't working... I had to order what I wanted online and once I did they were only able to give me a cake (because the light didn't work, they couldn't make the drinks). It was only about $20 worth of drinks but $20 are $20...What I was told was the manager, told me she would refund my money, I was running late for work so I trusted that would happen, but I also left my name and number just in case and I never heard back. I called multiple times and the phone seemed disconnected and I've been emailing them since and haven't heard back. Super disappointed.

The space is nice and well decorated. The service was good and quick. The drinks and cake we tried, however were not good. The drinks were mostly flavorless. I got a champurrado that tasted like hot milk and cinnamon, my friends got coffee drinks that were also not great and we got an horchata tres leches cake slice that was , weirdly enough, dry and crumbly. We expected sweet and rich and it was quite the opposite. To be fair, I have been to other "La Monarca's" that had super tasty offerings. This one just missed the mark.

I came to the la monarca on Saturday and this young lady named danna had a really nice attitude.she made my drink just perfect. The ambiance of the place was just good. I recommend the horchata frappe really good drink.

Really love the way the place looks. Very Hispanic culture. Love to see that since I'm Mexican myself. I thought I'd try this place since an ex co worker use to brag about this place. Also I wanted to try something a little more different. I figured I'd try this place out. There's a Starbucks very close by but how many times have you had Starbucks???? So if u want something a lil more diff. Definitely try monarca. I saw hot and cold drink on the menu which is great since it was a hot day today. Parking sucks but it's okay cuz it's just a little walk and u get to enjoy ur drink on the way back to your car and u see soo many people out walking as well. I tried the oatchata and it was great. Not too sweet given the fact that it's like an horchata which I don't like too too much but this drink was great. I'll definitely come back to try the pastries and other drinks.

Can't wait until our location reopens. Love their coffees and their cakes. Mexican Mocha cake is my favorite. Pan dulce is good also, a little pricier than other places.

Great service and wonderful coffee options: best oat milk "oat"chata with shot of espresso and delicious cakes. This is a great spot to pick for an afternoon refreshing al fresca drink, a nice dessert run, or 2pm coffee run. The service was very good - I came in and ordered a coffee, off handedly mentioning I would get more food once a friend arrived. The staff offered to just make the coffee for me now and I could pay the tab when my friend showed up. Very generous so I could sit and enjoy the AC. We ended up trying their guava rolls which were delicious. They have some quick grab and go food options which can be heated or made (burritos, tacos, etc) in the cake display area. But man, that iced oatchata... I have coffee fantasies about that drink...

Fresh cafe de olla on demand! Great blend here not too sweet, just right. My wife & I had the ready made burritos. She had the bean & cheese & I had green chili beef; totally rocker taste. Specially on cold & rainy morning! They've got all sorts of cakes & pans. Fresh bake items. Very comforting & just a very ambiance to hang out & grab a bite. The service is impeccable & customer service superb! We love this place. See you there!

Tried their Oaxaca latte and dulce de leche cookie. The dulce de leche is legit, not Caramel. The coffee was good too. Try em out!

I'm so grateful that this little shop opened up in uptown. Especially because of the delicious Cafe de Olla . It reminds me of growing up with my nana , she use to make this delicious concoction for me. The only thing that I regret is I never got her recipe .. And I also feel like family every time o enter . The barista #Fern is AMAZING! He always greets me by name and knows exactly what I want! He's definitely a Gem. The pastries are nice and fresh . The cookies !!! Gotta try them!

I am disappointed. I have been to la monarca numerous times and had never been disappointed prior to today. We hadn't been back since before the pandemic. We're having a family gathering tomorrow so we decided to order some pastries. We decided on their filled puff pastries. I believe they call them tacos or taquitos. We went with the guayaba and cream cheese filling. Excited to try them, after dinner I cut a couple of them open. Unfortunately, not only is the puff pastry under cooked but the amount of filling in one was like pea size amount and the other pastry had no filling at all. We spent over $30 on our order and I must say, it was not worth it. This is not how I remember their pastries. Doubt I'll go back again. So unfortunate.

Needed a quick birthday cake & popped in only to find a delicious tres leches cake that was ready to go and fresh! Served about 10 people. Also, ordered the oat latte iced and hot... both were great!

Placed a curbside order Came to pick it up and the lady said they don't do curbside anymore ! Told her you guys been doing it for forever now and it's still advertised that you guys do curbside !! So instead of accommodating and bringing my order out, she rather waste and throw away my order and refund me !! TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE !!! Don't bother with this place !!

Best bakery go to for Mexican sweet bread and coffee de olla! Always fresh bread and something for every season/holiday

Coffee is average for the cafe de olla. Was craving something sweet and got the tres leches cake and it was not great, seemed like they just added milk to the cake and called it a day. My gf got the matcha and was supposed to be iced and came out warm and had no close taste to a matcha drink.

Cold windy night called for coffee and hot chocolate. We ordered traditional favorites such as tres leches latte and hot chocolate. Also tried two conchas (Mexican sweet bread). Everything was good. Quick friendly service. Clean place with a homely vibe. We will definitely return.