What Is a Toast Tower?

If you’ve scrolled a Montrose food photo lately and stopped on something tall, golden, and a little gravity-defying, you’ve probably seen a Toast Tower. It’s the dish people photograph before they take a bite — and the question we hear most across the counter is simply: what is that?

Here’s the honest answer, from the café that made it our signature.

So, what is a Toast Tower?

A Toast Tower is exactly what it sounds like: toast, reimagined as a showpiece.

We start with thick-cut bread, toast it until it’s golden and crisp at the edges, then build it up — layered and stacked tall with toppings that turn a simple slice into something you bring out to the whole table. Think of it as the difference between “a piece of toast” and “the centerpiece of brunch.”

It’s part breakfast, part dessert, part edible art. And yes — it’s made to share (though we won’t judge if you keep it to yourself).

What goes on one?

That depends on the tower.

Some lean sweet — fresh fruit, a drizzle of something rich, a soft cloud of cream. Others lean toward the cozy, comforting end of things. The constant is the build: height, texture, and a little drama when it lands on the table.

Part of the fun is that there’s usually more than one to choose from, so it’s worth asking what’s on today.

Why people love them

A Toast Tower hits a sweet spot most dishes miss. It’s genuinely delicious, it’s a little bit of an event, and it’s the kind of thing that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a treat.

It’s also endlessly shareable — which is why you’ll often see one tower and four forks at our tables. For first-timers, it’s the fastest way to understand what we’re about.

Where to try a Toast Tower in Montrose

We’re toasted., a family-owned café right in the Montrose Shopping Park, and the Toast Tower is our signature — the dish that put us on the map here since we opened in 2021.

You’ll find us at:

toasted.

2420 Honolulu Ave

Montrose, CA 91020

We’re open:

• Monday–Thursday: 8 AM–4 PM
• Friday–Sunday: 8 AM–7 PM

Those weekend afternoons until 7 are a lovely, quieter time to come.

Want the full experience? Pair your tower with our $17 Coffee Flight — four little cups to sip your way through while you work on the tower. Browse everything on our menu, then come hungry.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Toast Tower made of?

Thick-cut toasted bread built up tall with layered toppings — the exact combination depends on which tower you order. Some are sweet and fruit-forward, others more comforting. Ask what’s available when you visit.

Is a Toast Tower a dessert or breakfast?

Both, honestly. It works as a sweet centerpiece for brunch or as a shareable dessert any time of day.

Where can I get a Toast Tower near me?

At toasted. in Montrose, CA — 2420 Honolulu Ave, in the Montrose Shopping Park. The Toast Tower is our signature dish, served all open hours, seven days a week.

Is it big enough to share?

Yes — Toast Towers are built to share. One tower and a couple of forks is a great way for a table to try it together.