Monterey Park Bakeries

Good Selection

1. JJ Bakery

may not have much selection or end up running out of some stuff, but I think JJ is good about their stock since this bakery always has people coming in. :)  Parking can be hard to find in their small...

2. Yi Mei Chinese…

with preserved salty vegetable for a nominal fee. DELICIOUS! The rice roll had a nice layer of rice, not too thick, not too thin. THe shiao bing was sooooo good. The pork was flavorful, the shiao bing...

3. Ba Le French…

Neighborhood: Alhambra

as I recall, their bbq pork variety was also very good.  their food selection is not as awe-inspiring as other joints, but they still have about 10 different banh mi's (!) and a bunch of those squishy...

4. La Mascota Bakery

The Good: . Selection of pan dulce (conchas, elotes, empanadas de calabasa) . Bolillos (dinner style french rolls) . Friendly service . Price  The Bad: . Very busy/crowded . Parking can be difficult...

5. Auntie Em's Kitchen

Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

I like Auntie Em's but it's not my favorite place to go.   I don't eat meat so my breakfast options are essentially limited to the pancakes and the oatmeal. That said,  both were really fucking good...

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Good Value

1. Saigon's Sandwich &…

or (you name it). Great value, good flavor and fast. Though I've been here many times, I always surprised myself when I bit into some jalapeno slices, a nice surprise. And eehh if you order a certain...

2. JJ Bakery

Cute little place!  I like their croissants, and buns... mini pieces for a little over a dollar. Good value & yummy.  mini hot dog buns = so good, but too bad I'm a vegetarian.  Other small bakeries...

3. Beard Papa

Not bad at all. It better be too! as Beard Papa is a chain store.  The service was good and its a treat for customers to see them fill the puffs....

4. Ba Le French…

Neighborhood: Alhambra

THE GOOD: Get a large tasty sandwich for under $3.  I'm frugile, so I can't really complain about this.    THE BAD: It's not a nice sitdown joint.  Get your sandwich to go.  THE BOTTOM LINE...

5. 101 Bakery

101 Bakery used to sell baked goods and cakes when they first opened, but now they only sell freshly-baked baguettes and serve an array of Vietnamese/Chinese dishes. I've been a customer since...

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