April 26, 2026
Where to Get Armenian Coffee in Los Angeles — A 2026 Guide
What Armenian coffee is, how it's brewed with cardamom, where to drink it on Honolulu Avenue, and how to brew it at home.
Read MoreLoading
Blog
Stories & Guides
Food tips, local guides, and behind-the-scenes at Toasted.
April 26, 2026
Best Vegan Cafes Near Glendale CA — A 2026 Local Guide
Vegan brunch, vegan coffee, and plant-based options near Glendale — including a deep look at the vegan menu at Toasted Cafe in Montrose with calorie counts.
Read More
April 26, 2026
The Coffee Flight at Toasted — Four Drinks, One Order
$17 for four specialty coffee drinks side-by-side — Armenian coffee, lattes with homemade syrups, espresso, and a seasonal cup. The smartest way to discover a cafe.
Read More
April 26, 2026
Dog-Friendly Cafes in the LA Foothills — A 2026 Guide
Where to bring your dog for coffee in Montrose, La Crescenta, and La Cañada Flintridge. Patios that actually welcome dogs.
Read More
April 21, 2026
Spring 2026 at Toasted — What’s New on the Menu
Seasonal strawberry Toast Towers, a bigger iced menu, Friday evenings on the patio, and how to skip the Saturday line with order-ahead.
Read More
April 27, 2026
Breakfast Near Descanso Gardens — Where to Eat Before or After
Descanso has no real on-site food. Toasted is 5 minutes north on the 2 — coffee at 8 AM, dog-friendly patio, Toast Tower for after.
Read MoreApril 27, 2026
Where to Eat Before or After a JPL Tour
Eight minutes from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Stumptown espresso for before, Toast Tower for after, JPL Open House timing notes.
Read More
November 18, 2025
Holiday Catering in Montrose — How We Do It
Office holiday parties, family gatherings, Toast Tower stations. What we cater for the holidays, what we've learned, and how to book before December fills up.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2025
What Makes a Good Latte at Toasted
Stumptown Hairbender espresso, micro-foamed whole milk, eleven homemade syrups (no commercial pumps). The technique behind our bestseller.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2025
Brewing Armenian Coffee at Home — A Step-by-Step Guide
Jazve, cardamom, foam: the exact technique we use at the Toasted bar, written down. Ratios, timing, and the rule that matters most — never let it boil.
Read More
May 12, 2025
Why We Switched to Stumptown Coffee
How and why we chose Stumptown Hairbender for espresso and Trapper Creek for decaf — the side-by-side cupping, the Direct Trade story, and what changed for our customers.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2025
Best Brunch Spots Near Glendale — 2025 Guide
Looking for the perfect weekend brunch near Glendale? From artisan toast towers to Armenian coffee, discover the hidden gems on Honolulu Avenue in Montrose.
Read More
February 28, 2025
Toast Towers — Toasted Cafe’s Signature Dessert
How a simple idea — thick-cut bread, ice cream, and fresh toppings — became the dessert that defines Toasted in Montrose.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2025
5 Reasons Montrose is LA’s Best Kept Secret for Foodies
Forget Hollywood and Santa Monica — Montrose’s Honolulu Avenue is quietly becoming one of LA’s best food streets.
Read More