La Monarca Bakery – Mexican
Step into a space where the comforting aroma of spiced café de olla and toasted cinnamon fills the air, inviting guests to linger over artisanal treats that celebrate the vibrant flavors of Mexico. From the delicate, sugary crunch of cinnamon churro cookies to the deep, velvety notes of Oaxaca Reserve coffee, every bite offers a nostalgic journey through traditional recipes reimagined with contemporary craft.
1001 Mission Street, South Pasadena CA 91030 https://lamonarcabakery.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, low-cholesterol
Currently closed
Hours
- Friday - Saturday
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its impressive food quality and exceptionally fresh ingredients, guests rave about the incredible flavors that define every dish. Reviewers frequently highlight the warm, attentive service and the pleasant environment, noting that the welcoming atmosphere makes it a standout destination they are eager to recommend to friends.
Menu
Coffee
Small-batch roasted coffee inspired by the flavors of Mexico.
- Sierra Madre Reserve Coffee Pods - 12 Count Box - $9.99: Medium roast coffee sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico
- Sierra Madre Reserve Coffee Pods - 24 Count (2 Boxes) - $18: Medium roast coffee sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico
- Cafe de Olla 12 oz bag - $16: Freshly roasted coffee, cinnamon, and brown sugar
- Oaxaca Reserve 12 oz bag - $16: Organic, single-origin, fair-trade coffee beans from Oaxaca
- Cafe de Olla Case of 6 - $85: Freshly roasted coffee, cinnamon, and brown sugar
- Cafe de Olla 2.5 LB Bag - $40: Freshly roasted coffee, cinnamon, and brown sugar
Mexican Cookies
Handmade cookies using simple ingredients without artificial colors or preservatives.
- Mexican Cookie Variety Pack - $17.99: Chocolate Butter, Butter, and Churro cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Butter Cookies 3.6 oz Bag - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Chocolate Butter Cookies 4 oz Bag - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crunchy Cinnamon Churro Cookies 3 oz Bag - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Wedding Cookies 6 oz Bag - $5.99: Butter, pecans, and powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Cookies 1 Pack - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Orejitas / Palmiers Cookies 1 Pack - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Polvorones Sugar Cookies 1 Pack - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Wedding Cookies 1 LB Bag - $16.99: Butter, pecans, and powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Butter Cookies Case of 8 - $43: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Chocolate Butter Cookies Case of 8 - $43: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Wedding Cookie Case of 8 - $43: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Mexican Chocolate
In-house ground fair trade cacao with custom spice blends.
- Mexican Hot Chocolate 10 oz Bag - $8: Fair trade cacao, sugar, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Mexican Hot Chocolate 2 LB bag - $18: Fair trade cacao, sugar, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Case of 6 10-oz Bags - $42.5: Fair trade cacao, sugar, and spices
- Champurrado 10 oz Bag - $8: Fair trade cacao, sugar, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Champurrado Case of 6 10-oz Bags - $42.5: Fair trade cacao, sugar, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol