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alhambra bakery, alhambra dessert shop, alhambra main street, honey badger cafe, los angeles food, los angeles pastries
Walking in Alhambra, California, I never realized there were so many shops on Main Street. There’s a movie theater nearby, a gallery, and a ton of mom ‘n’ pop restaurants to try out.
One of these shops is the Honey Badger Café, which my friend Melissa discovered. The front entrance to the café immediately caught my eye with the swirling designs of coffee and the golden doors that made me feel like I was walking into a mystical world. The eclectic design continued from the exterior into the overall decor of the inside of the restaurant. There was vintage furniture around the room and this would be a great place to study or go to get tasks done. There’s mood music playing and the back of the restaurant has long tables that are great for piling work on top of.
Enough about the restaurant environment, onto the food–which was delicious. My friend and I decided to order the Portobello ricotta vegetarian sandwich ($5). It’s served with fresh ricotta cheese, grilled Portobello mushroom marinated with balsamic, garlic, and fresh thyme on Italian ciabatta artisan bread. Biting into it, I tasted the sweetness of the balsamic, the rich taste of ricotta, and the crunchiness of the ciabatta. All three elements together was a good combination.
Following dinner, my friend and I walked across the street to a bakery – Perfectly Sweet. You’ll be able to spot it; it has glass doors that feature a counter with a variety of baked goods. I ordered the white chocolate raspberry cake ($3) and, it was so good, that I had to make sure to eat it slowly so I could savor every bite. The white chocolate was very light and the berry gave it a fresh taste.
I would recommend visiting Main Street in Alhambra for a night out or afternoon stroll.
Honey Badger Café
11 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
Perfectly Sweet
120 W. Main St., Alhambra CA 91801
Tel: (626) 282-9400
Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-10pm
