Merengue Bakery & Cafe in Monrovia

Review №1

2023-09-17 18:34:53

We visited by mere accident, actually headed just down the street to check out another restaurant but there was a long wait there, we are very happy we ended up coming in here, the food was delicious, the coffee is really good as well, we really enjoyed our visit, almost gave them five stars, but there was just one thing we didnt like, the fans in the dining area were going full blast and it made it way too cold to be able to seat there, we asked if that could be turned down and they said yes, than other people had already mentioned the same thing, but nothing was done, even at the end of our meal, it was all the same. Our table outside wasnt even level, the front area is slanted but we had to eat there instead of freezing.We will come back to try their pastries and cakes, they look amazing.

Review №2

2024-05-15 01:21:22

I really wanted to like it but never as good as I hoped. Im a local and tried different things here, sweet bakes, sandwiches, coffee drinks but it never hits the mark. I bought a birthday cake- it cost more than portos and left a lot to be desired. everything looks beautiful but thats all. I go to Portos or Vons or anywhere else for baked goods now.

Review №3

2021-08-29 20:36:25

Food/Taste/Flavor: 4/5 - some pastries are much better than others. I can eat 10 of the mini salted caramel tart things if given! Carrot cake is must try with perfect blend of spice for the cake and sweetness from the frosting. It’s a much finer texture than usual which makes it that much more delicious. New York Cheesecake was extremely dense and more sour than expected. Napoleon had flaky pastry and extremely smooth pastry cream.Ambience: 5/5 - nice and clean decoration. Very comfortable to be at and would loved to have eaten there if we weren’t meeting up with friends.Service: 3/5 - had to wait around 8 minutes even though there was only one person ahead of us. Two staff was behind the counter but not sure what the other was doing.Value for price: 4/5 - a bit more pricey but worth it for the yummier pastries

Review №4

2024-04-22 20:25:42

I am beyond pleased with the service, quality, presentation, and taste of the red velvet cake ordered from Merengue. It was my first time and will for sure be returning! They went out of their way to make sure the velvet cake is what I expected and delivered on time. I was told they normally dont include personal notes with their cakes but I needed one included letting the bday know who is was from since it was a surprise. They went the extra mile and agreed - something that seemed small but made a huge difference. Overall they were just awesome!

Review №5

2023-07-27 23:58:20

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.

Review №6

2022-10-13 03:33:02

What a cute shop with all sorts of goodies. The staff is really helpful and friendly. Everything was clean fresh and delicious. We tried the mini pies cream brûlée pumpkin cheesecake bar slice a cookies n cream cake. Would definitely recommend trying some yummy treats.

Review №7

2023-04-01 17:15:32

Cute little shop that offers great pastries, cakes and cookies. They sell breakfast food items, sandwiches and salads. The staff are friendly and everything inside is clean. It gets crowded but the lines move fast

Review №8

2024-03-03 21:06:31

This WAS my new favorite spot. I came last week and didn’t receive my coffee after waiting an hour long. The extremely kind manager refunded me and even gave me a gift card for the inconvenience. I was so impressed by how the situation was handled that I decided to not only come back but to bring my whole family in today. Unfortunately that kind manager was not here today but his very rude employee with a sarcastic attitude was. I simply made a request if she could make our iced lattes a little more on the coffee side than the milky side and she sarcastically responded with “okay would you like me to use water?” And I responded with “excuse me?” She replied “well that’s all I could replace the extra milk with.” It was just so unnecessary, I didn’t deserve such an attitude for making a simple request on my order. I’m so bummed because I really did like this place and I was recommending it to everyone I know, now I’ll be sure to tell them all to avoid this place unless they want to be served attitude with their food.

Review №9

2023-05-05 10:24:12

Cute little bakery and cafe. Perfect place for a short break, pick me up, or dessert. They have quite a variety of drinks, pastries, desserts and snacks. Plenty of seating inside and a few tables outside if that’s your preference. I’m a huge fan of eclairs, but I was a little let down by the one I tried. Most likely because it was too cold and the custard wasn’t as soft as it should be. I’ll probably let it sit for a bit next time.

Review №10

2020-01-14 23:52:34

Good no extremely fantastic either. Cuban inspired place with not only meal options but also it has its own coffee shop & bakery on site. We ordered filled potatoes and then a chicken sandwich. Quite yummy. The crew was super nice and the decorations were ok if thats your vibe. Fast service, so definitely a place to keep in mind if you dont have much time. Oh! Outdoor area as well. Pics taken with Pixel 4xl