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La Monarca Bakery & Cafe

★ 4.0373 recorded reviews$1–10

1300 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

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La Monarca Bakery & Cafe
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Essential details

Address
1300 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
Phone
(310) 451-1114
Website
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Rating signal
4.0 from 373 recorded reviews
HOURS

Listed operating hours

  • Monday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Introduction / Overview

California’s vibrant culinary landscape is enriched by businesses that connect us directly to deep cultural traditions. In Santa Monica, the La Monarca Bakery & Cafe stands out as a premier destination offering what they proudly call “The Sweet Flavor of Mexico™”. Since its founding in 2006, La Monarca has rapidly expanded to become a beloved institution across the Los Angeles area, celebrated for updating authentic Mexican recipes for today's consumers. Unlike many conventional bakeries, La Monarca is deeply committed to using high-quality, simple ingredients, entirely without preservatives, artificial colors, or flavors, ensuring a truly fresh and authentic taste with every bite.

Located conveniently on Wilshire Boulevard, the Santa Monica location offers a refreshing blend of traditional Mexican bakery items (Pan Dulce) and a contemporary cafe experience. Founders Ricardo Cervantes and Alfredo Livas were inspired by the panaderías they cherished in Mexico, and their mission extends beyond just delicious food; it is about creating community opportunities and caring for the environment—a commitment reflected in their partnership with ECOLIFE Conservation to protect the Monarch Butterfly, their namesake.

Whether you’re stopping in for an all-day breakfast, picking up catering for a special event, or simply need a delicious coffee and pastry pick-me-up, this Latino-owned business provides a cozy, professional, and welcoming environment for everyone in the Westside community. Customers consistently praise the warm atmosphere and the high quality of their unique beverages and baked goods, such as the famous Iced Horchata Latte and scratch-made cakes.

Location and Accessibility

The Santa Monica location of La Monarca Bakery & Cafe is perfectly situated to serve residents and visitors enjoying the coastal city. You can find this delightful spot at:

1300 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

This address places the cafe in a high-traffic area, easily accessible from major roads and making it a convenient stop for a quick visit. The store hours are generally long, running from morning until evening every day of the week, allowing for flexibility whether you’re seeking a pre-work coffee or an afternoon treat. The cafe prioritizes accessibility for all members of the California community, featuring:

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Parking options include both a Free parking lot and Paid street parking, providing flexibility for customers. Furthermore, as an established local business that values inclusivity, the cafe is noted to be LGBTQ+ friendly and a Transgender safespace, ensuring a welcoming experience for all patrons.

Services Offered

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of the dynamic Santa Monica clientele, functioning as a full-service cafe, bakery, and caterer:

  • In-Store Dining and Takeout: Customers can enjoy the cozy atmosphere with Dine-in service, or choose Takeout for a quick, convenient option for their coffee, pastries, or savory breakfast items.
  • Convenient Ordering: For those on the go, options include In-store pickup and Delivery services, facilitated through partners like UberEats or DoorDash.
  • Extensive Bakery and Cafe Menu: Serving All Day Breakfast and unique Mexican-inspired lunch items like burritos and savory trenzas, alongside an extensive menu of scratch-made pastries, whole cakes, and individual slices.
  • Coffee and Signature Beverages: A wide variety of both hot and cold coffee drinks, including the signature Cafe De Olla and the popular Iced Horchata Latte, along with rich Mexican Hot Chocolate and Champurrado.
  • Catering and Bulk Ordering: Specialized services as a Caterer and Catering food and drink supplier, offering trays of mini conchas, assorted pan dulce, breakfast burritos, and beverage carafes for large groups and events.
  • Seasonal and Holiday Offerings: Featuring unique menus and gift sets throughout the year for holidays like Valentine’s Day, Easter, Earth Month, and Día De Los Muertos, ensuring there’s always something new and festive to try.

Features / Highlights

What truly sets the Santa Monica La Monarca Bakery & Cafe apart are its unique features and strong core values, which resonate deeply with the California ethos:

  • Authentic Mexican Pan Dulce and Cakes: Everything is scratch-made using top-quality fresh ingredients and is guaranteed to be without preservatives, artificial colors or flavors. Specialties include signature Conchas in unique flavors like Horchata Matcha and Cafe De Olla, and delicious cakes like Tiramisu, Tres Leches, and Horchata Cake.
  • Unique Coffee Program: The highly-praised coffee includes traditional Mexican beverages like Cafe de Olla (coffee with cinnamon and brown sugar) and Champurrado (a thick Mexican hot chocolate), with coffee roasted in small batches locally in Los Angeles.
  • Values-Driven and Community Focused: La Monarca is a certified 1% For The Planet Member Company. They donate 1% of every packaged product sale to their non-profit partner, ECOLIFE Conservation, to protect and preserve the Monarch Butterfly, linking their brand name to tangible environmental support.
  • Savory All-Day Menu: Beyond sweets, the cafe offers satisfying breakfast and lunch options, including the popular Chipotle Bacon Breakfast Burrito and savory puff pastries known as Trenzas (e.g., Ham, Cheese & Chipotle), catering to various cravings throughout the day.
  • High Customer Satisfaction: Reviewers consistently highlight the professional and nice ladies on staff and describe the atmosphere as cozy, affirming the commitment to a welcoming experience alongside the standout quality of their treats, particularly the cookies and Iced Horchata Latte.

Contact Information

To visit, order, or inquire about catering services for your next event in Santa Monica, please use the following contact details:

Address:

1300 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

Phone:

(310) 451-1114

What is Worth Choosing

For anyone in the California region, especially on the Westside, La Monarca Bakery & Cafe in Santa Monica is worth choosing because it delivers a rare combination of authentic taste, premium quality, and social responsibility. When you visit, you're not just buying a pastry; you are partaking in the authentic Sweet Flavor of Mexico, crafted by founders inspired by their cultural heritage and dedicated to excellence.

The dedication to making products without preservatives is a major draw for health-conscious Californians, guaranteeing that the Conchas, Mexican Wedding Cookies, and full-sized cakes like the Fresas Con Crema Cake are as fresh and wholesome as possible. The menu caters brilliantly to both sweet and savory preferences, meaning you can grab a quick, hearty breakfast burrito or a sophisticated slice of Tiramisu with an amazing Iced Latte.

Ultimately, choosing La Monarca allows you to support a Latino-owned business that actively gives back to the environment through its 1% For The Planet membership. This commitment to purpose, coupled with consistently delicious products and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, makes La Monarca a standout choice and a valuable asset to the Santa Monica community.

VISIT FEATURES

Services and accessibility

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From the business

  • Identifies as Latino-owned

Service options

  • Delivery
  • In-store pickup
  • In-store shopping
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Coffee

Dining options

  • Breakfast

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Quick visit

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Paid street parking
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VISITOR FEEDBACK

Reviews and recurring themes

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drinks 20mexican 16pan dulce 12latte 12cafe de olla 11hot chocolate 10concha 9tres leches cake 7flan 5guava 5
★ 5.0

Great place!! First time being there and it's very cozy! The Iced Horchata latte was amazing. Tiramisu cake was delicious too!

Jul 7 · Mina M
★ 5.0

The ladies are nice and professional. One of the BEST iced latte from their Roast...very good pick me up.CROISSANTS are different but very delicious. The cookies are a MUST!

Jul 30 · C W
★ 5.0

This bakery and cafe shop on the corner offers a delightful Mexican-style experience. It's enjoyable to relax in the shop while savoring a cup of Mexican hot coffee and a piece of freshly baked cake.

Dec 11 · Rachel. X
★ 5.0

I've lived in Santa Monica for 7 years and April 4, 2024 is the first time I stop in to order something. The coffee is excellent. It's better than Starbucks. Excellent pastries to choose from and they are absolutely delicious. I don't know of any other place that has pastries that taste as good as the ones here.Cozy atmosphere inside and outdoor seating is also available for those who wish to dine outside.What stood out the most was the amazing customer service that I received. It was genuine service. The kind of service where you can tell they really want to make sure that you are taken care of. You don't find that at hardly any place these days but I was delighted to find it here. I think I'm going to discontinue my 15 years streak with Starbucks and start coming over here.I highly recommend it!

Apr 5 · CHAD
★ 1.0

I had a terrible breakfast experience here. I chose this place based on the positive reviews, but it was extremely disappointing. The breakfast sandwiches were clearly frozen and premade, then just microwaved, which left them soggy and unappetizing. I felt unwell afterward, with stomach discomfort lasting the entire day. It was a regrettable choice, and I won’t be returning.

Jul 9 · Atahan Durbas
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