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Merengue Bakery & Cafe
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Merengue Bakery & Cafe

About Merengue Bakery & Cafe

Merengue Bakery & Cafe is a welcoming Cuban eatery in Monrovia, California, offering a full menu of sandwiches and baked goods alongside made-to-order cakes.

Known for breakfast, the cafe provides a convenient place to start the day with coffee and satisfying food, while its bakery selection and custom cakes make it a practical choice for everyday treats and special occasions.

Whether you are stopping in for a quick visit, enjoying a meal on-site, or picking up something to take home, Merengue Bakery & Cafe brings together the comfort of a bakery, the appeal of a cake shop, and the relaxed experience of a restaurant and coffee shop.

Customers can choose from delivery, in-store pick-up, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in options, making it easy to enjoy the menu according to their schedule. The cafe also offers Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi, along with a restroom for added convenience.

Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping provide a more comfortable visit for a wider range of customers. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted for convenient checkout.

Rated 4.30 out of 5 based on 442 customer reviews, Merengue Bakery & Cafe is located at 417 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016, United States. For information or to place an inquiry, call +1 626-358-5650.

★★★★☆ 4.30 rating (442 reviews)
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Merengue Bakery & Cafe interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

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MASSIMO RAIA

MASSIMO RAIA

7 years ago

One of the best pastries place ever meet in Los Angeles area. Prices are $$ considered the wide choice the very clean and cool environment. Nice people. A good place where come and have a sweet breakfast and work with the WiFi. Highly recommended.

Ed Fung

Ed Fung

4 years ago

I like old town Monrovia. I discovered this cute little Cuban restaurant/bakery called Merengue on Myrtle Avenue today. I ordered a Cuban tamale, strawberry shortcake and a double cortadito for lunch. I enjoyed all items I had and the prices were reasonable. There are still so many items I wanna try on their menu. I'll return.

Jan

Jan

3 years ago

This is my go-to for my caramel macchiatto after work or for pastries when snacks at home are not enough for my cravings. My husband loves the Beef Papas from here. Staff is always friendly and the bathrooms are always clean.

regis kwong

regis kwong

5 years ago

Great Cuban bakery. It has been the local favorite bakery. Everyone lives around here knows this bakery. Famous for its guava and cheese Cuban pastries and cakes. For most of the birthdays in our house, we come here for Bday cakes. Red Velvet cake is the fave for everyone in our house. Besides the cakes, I particularly like their potatoes ball with cheese and beef. When my daughter had an house warming party last year, we bought whole bunch of these ball and empanadas to feed the guests. Everyone can’t seemed to have enough of these. My favorite though is their almond croissant. The croissants are crispy and buttery flaky. They are perfect for afternoon tea. They also have extensive selections of sandwiches. I have seen a lot of people here for lunch. I need to try their sand witches next time. During the pandemic, the bakery limits the number of allowed to go in at a time. All workers wear masks and glove. I feel safe to shop here.

Cindy Grayson

Cindy Grayson

5 months ago

The potato balls and the sandwiches are delicious. I would definitely return here. Nice menu selection. The staff is friendly. Can't wait to return to have another potato ball. I would definitely recommend this place.

Betty H

Betty H

3 months ago

Located in the heart of Old Town Monrovia on Myrtle near Lemon Ave, this Cuban gem offers sandwiches, pastries, coffee, cakes, & more. Street parking can be tough during peak hours, but there are public lots nearby. For the past 12 years, this has been our go-to spot, and their Guava Cake is the ultimate family favorite! This past Mother's Day, Mom wanted that exact cake. We stopped by in the morning to pick one up as usual . However, the lady at the counter informed us they would not have any ready until 2 PM and was quite dismissive and short with us. I was next in line, it was now the second person at the counter helping me, ( male ) once he knew I was looking for a guava cake, he immediately went to the back going out of his way to check and ensure we took a fresh guava cake home right then and there! He saved Mother’s Day !!! I must also mention Danny and Lissette are amazing every time we order cakes for family events. It's always a great experience, and we'll definitely keep coming back for their goodies.

Thomas

Thomas

10 months ago

Merengue was on our list when we were looking for bakeries to do our wedding cake. Lissette was incredibly easy to work with. We came in for a tasting and had our reservation wrapped up the same day. They were also very accommodating when we had to adjust our delivery time to fit our venue's receiving hours. We ended up ordering a 2-tier strawberry shortcake and a matching sheet cake to serve our guests. Delivery to our wedding reception was completed without a hitch and overall just a great experience. Thank you for helping us take some stress out of our wedding planning! Note - we opted to provide our own toppers and flowers for the cake.

Client Services

Client Services

year ago

Delicious and authentic recipes! Tried most of the items including breakfast and coffees. Everything is Yummy. Top on the list is Meat Pies (Pastel De Carne). Cortadito single shot is insane! Cuban cake has multiple layers of flavors almost like a guessing game. Guava, rum flavor, lemon, cream and extremely soft. Clean place and knowledgeable friendly staff.

Robinson Family

Robinson Family

6 months ago

My wife and I love this bakery. we stop here as much as possible lol everything is good. on this visit I had to get the turkey avocado bacon croissant! Bomb! And a few other tasty treats the cannoli’s are soo good. Can’t wait till we return. Did I mentiont the service is excellent and I love the street they are off of street is always so lively!

monica rayas

monica rayas

4 months ago

After having been told I would have a 45 min wait at a different restaurant down the street, I decided to walk around and found Merengue. I’m so glad I did because the food was amazing and the bakery items were delicious! The coffee was one of the best coffees I’ve had. I got the merengue scramble and dulce de leche ice coffee. My family got 3 different sandwiches and everything was delicious. I don’t live close by but I’m already planning another visit with my husband so he can try this amazing spot. The atmosphere was great and the service was fantastic. I’m so glad I didn’t wait for a table (they ended up calling me an hour and a half later)

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Delivery
  • In-store pick-up
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Offerings

  • Coffee

Dining options

  • Breakfast

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Planning

  • Quick visit

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking

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We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

417 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016, United States

Reservations

+1 626-358-5650

Hours

Closed · Saturday 7 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-8 PM
Thursday 7 AM-8 PM
Friday 7 AM-9 PM
Saturday 7 AM-9 PM
Sunday 7 AM-7 PM
Monday 7 AM-8 PM
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