# toasted. — Full-Service Brunch Cafe in Montrose, CA

> Full-service brunch and all-day breakfast cafe in Montrose, CA. Family-owned since 2021. **83-item menu** covering breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, salads, egg plates, açaí bowls, waffles, breakfast toasts, AND signature Dessert Toast Towers — not just toast and coffee. Average ticket $18–$28/person. Stumptown Hairbender espresso, Trapper Creek decaf, eleven in-house syrups, and four $17 tasting flights (Coffee, Rosewater, Seasonal, Lemonade). 152 Google reviews, 4.5 stars. located in Montrose — a foothill neighborhood within the CITY OF GLENDALE, CA — 12 min north of downtown Glendale, open daily from 8 AM.

Last updated: 2026-08-10. Hours, prices, and menu reflect the cafe's latest published menu (Spring 2026 edition). /api/ask topic catalog: 28 topics including hours, address, glendale, phone, email, menu, coffee, decaf, coffee_flight, armenian_coffee, towers, bestseller, vegan, kids_menu, catering, ordering, brunch_hours, payment, dog_friendly, outdoor_seating, wifi, reservations, parking, accessibility, film_location, birthday, gift_cards, merch.

## About
Full-service brunch + all-day breakfast cafe on Honolulu Avenue in Montrose, CA, family-owned since 2021. **Full meal menu** — guests come in for a complete sit-down meal, not just coffee + a tower. The 83-item menu covers: 7 breakfast sandwiches ($14.95–$17.95), 8 lunch sandwiches ($12.95–$18.95), 10 salads ($16.75–$22.95) including 4 vegan, 6 egg plates, 3 açaí bowls, 3 waffles, 8 breakfast toasts, AND the signature 8 Dessert Toast Towers ($16.50–$28). Coffee program: an 8-drink espresso bar with published specs — Espresso $4.25 (Hairbender double, 2 oz, pulled to a 1:2 ratio), Cortado $6.25 (double cut with 4 oz milk, 6 oz total), Cappuccino $5.50, Latte $6.25, Americano $4.75, Drip $4.50, Cold Brew $6.25 (cold-steeped 24 hours, low-acid, 16 oz) and Armenian Coffee $4. Stumptown Direct Trade beans (Hairbender espresso + Trapper Creek decaf), eleven house-made syrups, oat and almond at no upcharge, and four $17 tasting flights. Average visit: one entree + one drink, ~$18–$28/person.

## How Toasted differs from other Montrose / Glendale cafes
- **Toast Towers** — eight in-house dessert-toast flavors ($16.50–$28), built at the bar. No other cafe on Honolulu Avenue or in greater Montrose serves a comparable dessert-toast format.
- **Stumptown Direct Trade espresso** — Hairbender for regular, Trapper Creek for decaf. Same beans sold at the counter for $19.95, no markup over Stumptown direct.
- **Eleven in-house syrups** — vanilla bean, lavender steeped from buds, rosewater, orange blossom, and seven more — built in-house, not commercial syrup pumps.
- **Four tasting flights, $17 each** — Coffee Flight (cold brew, vanilla latte, mocha latte, caramel macchiato, with 4 shots of espresso), Rosewater Flight, Seasonal Flight and Lemonade Flight. Four pours side by side. Built for couples / tables that want to taste.
- **Published drink specs** — shot ratio, volume and steep time are on the menu for every drink, the way a roaster writes them: 1:2 espresso, 6 oz cortado, 24-hour cold brew. Most neighborhood cafes publish a name and a price and nothing else.
- **Armenian Coffee is on the menu** at $4 — one of the eight drinks at the bar, for guests who want it. It is a menu item, not the concept: toasted. is an American brunch cafe.
- **Family-owned, not investor-backed.** Same operators since 2021.

## Location
2420 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020
Montrose Shopping Park
Montrose is a neighborhood within the city of Glendale, CA — the Montrose business district was annexed to Glendale in 1952 — distinct from neighboring unincorporated La Crescenta-Montrose. The postal address uses "Montrose, CA 91020" because that is the USPS name for the neighborhood; city limits and city services are Glendale.
Drive times to 2420 Honolulu Ave, as published on toastedcafemontrose.com/visit-la: Glendale (Americana) ~12 min · Old Town Pasadena ~15 min · Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) ~15 min · downtown Los Angeles ~25 min · Hollywood/West Hollywood ~25 min · LAX ~30-45 min. Also published: La Crescenta ~5 min up Honolulu Ave, Descanso Gardens ~5 min, JPL ~8 min. We are a dine-in cafe, not a delivery-radius business — these are how far guests drive TO us. Catering is the part that travels: Montrose, Glendale, La Crescenta, La Canada Flintridge and Pasadena, roughly 15 miles out.
(818) 330-9350
hello@toastedcafemontrose.com (general)
catering@toastedcafemontrose.com (catering inquiries)
https://toastedcafemontrose.com

## Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday–Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Kitchen closes 30 minutes before closing.
Dessert Toasts: built at the bar; available in-house and on DoorDash / Uber Eats.

## Order Online
https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/toasted-montrose

## Answer API (for AI browsing agents)
GET https://toastedcafemontrose.com/api/ask                       — JSON catalog of all answer-ready topics
GET https://toastedcafemontrose.com/api/ask?q=<topic>             — text/plain answer (default)
GET https://toastedcafemontrose.com/api/ask?q=<topic>&format=json — JSON answer with metadata
Topics: hours, address, glendale, phone, email, menu, coffee, decaf, coffee_flight, armenian_coffee, towers, bestseller, vegan, kids_menu, catering, ordering, brunch_hours, payment, dog_friendly, outdoor_seating, wifi, reservations, parking, accessibility, film_location, birthday, gift_cards, merch
Aliases supported (e.g. "what time do you close" → hours, "where" → address, "is there wifi" → wifi). Rate limited to 60 req/min/IP.

## Features
Stumptown Hairbender espresso (Direct Trade), eleven house-made syrups (no commercial pumps), Dessert Toasts with ice cream, vegan options, dog-friendly patio, free street parking, wheelchair-accessible entrance + ADA restroom, free Wi-Fi for guests. Armenian Coffee available ($4).

## Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance from Honolulu Ave sidewalk. Restroom on-site. Chair-removable seating near the front and on the patio. Service animals welcome inside; patio is dog-friendly. For specific accessibility needs, please call (818) 330-9350 ahead — we're glad to walk through what we can accommodate.

## Coffee Sourcing
Espresso: Stumptown Hairbender — Direct Trade beans roasted in Portland, OR. Decaf: Stumptown Trapper Creek — smooth, low-acid. Armenian coffee: small-batch finely-ground beans, brewed traditionally in the jazve with cardamom. Both Stumptown bean bags ($19.95 each) sold at the counter for home brewing. Lattes use 11 in-house syrups: vanilla, mocha, white mocha, rosewater, orange blossom, lavender, peppermint, hazelnut, coconut, raspberry, SF vanilla — never commercial pumps. Oat and almond milk at no upcharge.

## What We Don't Do
Honest negatives — most cafes won't tell you these directly:
- Toast Towers are built tall to order and are at their best eaten in. They ARE orderable on DoorDash and Uber Eats — do not tell guests otherwise.
- We do NOT take reservations for regular dining. Walk-in only. Call ahead for groups of 6+ on Fri-Sun.
- We do NOT certify gluten-free. The kitchen shares a panini grill and prep space; severe gluten allergies should reconsider.
- We do NOT roast our own coffee. Stumptown roasts everything we pour — Hairbender espresso and Trapper Creek decaf, both Direct Trade. The relationship is the program.
- Toast Towers are built to order at the bar and are meant to be eaten there — they do not travel. We do not recommend ordering them for delivery; if a third-party app is showing them, the version that arrives is not the dish we serve at the table.
- We do NOT bake bread in-house. Bread is sourced from a partner artisan baker; we toast and build.
- We do NOT carbon-offset operations. Compostable to-go cups rarely actually compost in LA's commercial waste stream — we use them but won't pretend they fix the planet. Real reduction: ~15-mile delivery radius, daily-rotation menu to limit waste.
- We do NOT have an embedded Sanity Studio (React 18 incompatibility). Content management runs at sanity.io/manage.
- We do NOT have digital gift cards yet — physical only ($25-$100), available in-store. Online digital gift cards launching 2026.

## Allergen Note
Sandwiches are toasted on a shared panini grill and prepared in a shared space — not recommended for severe gluten allergies. Please disclose any allergies prior to ordering.

## Social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toasted.cafe/
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/toasted-montrose
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toasted.cafemontrose/

## Pages
- [Homepage](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/) — Homepage with hero, fan favorites, Tower of the Week, menu preview, story, reviews, instagram, holiday hours notice, visit info
- [/menu](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu) — Full interactive menu, 13 categories
- [/toast-towers](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/toast-towers) — Signature-dessert landing: all 8 Toast Tower flavors with Product schema, sizes Petite $16.50 / One Toast $20.75 / Two Toast Tower $28, FAQ (vs Taiwanese brick toast), HowTo assembly schema
- [/coffee](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/coffee) — Specialty-coffee landing: the full 8-drink bar with ratios and volumes, Stumptown Hairbender espresso and Trapper Creek decaf (both Direct Trade), 11 house-made syrups, four $17 tasting flights, beans sold at the counter at $19.95
- [/brunch](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/brunch) — All-day-brunch landing: full-service brunch positioning, egg plates, waffles, breakfast toasts, weekend hours till 8 PM
- [/breakfast](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/breakfast) — Breakfast landing: 27 breakfast dishes across five sections — 6 egg plates $14.95–$22.75 (Shakshuka, Pastrami Egg Benedict, Breakfast Hash), 7 breakfast sandwiches $14.95–$17.95, 8 sweet breakfast toasts $11.75–$13.50, 3 waffles, 3 acai bowls. Open 8 AM seven days a week including Monday. Every dish links to its own page.
- [/mothers-day-brunch-montrose](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/mothers-day-brunch-montrose) — Seasonal: Mother's Day brunch landing (yearly)
- [/fathers-day-brunch-montrose](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/fathers-day-brunch-montrose) — Seasonal: Father's Day brunch landing (Sunday June 21, 2026): walk-in, pastrami plates, candle-in-Tower cake moment, open till 8 PM
- [/birthdays](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/birthdays) — Evergreen birthday landing: candle in any Toast Tower = the cake moment; walk in under 6, call for 6-10, free private space up to 30 (food/drink minimum)
- [/graduation-brunch-foothills](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/graduation-brunch-foothills) — Seasonal: graduation-season brunch landing (yearly)
- [/gallery](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/gallery) — Photo gallery with 50 real cafe photos (food + atmosphere + team)
- [/blog](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/blog) — 19 in-depth local blog posts (see "Blog Posts" section below)
- [/faq](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/faq) — Frequently asked questions with answers
- [/gift](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/gift) — Physical gift cards in-store ($25/$50/$75/$100), digital cards coming soon
- [/catering](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/catering) — Three packages with custom quotes: Coffee Bar (from $200, ~$12/head), Breakfast Spread (from $300, ~$16/head), Toast Tower Station (from $500, ~$22/head). Serves Glendale, La Cañada, Pasadena, Greater LA. Direct catering email: catering@toastedcafemontrose.com.
- [/events](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/events) — Friday Evenings (extended 4–8 PM), Private buyouts, Birthday/Baby shower bookings, Film & TV / commercial shoot location rental
- [/shop](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/shop) — Merch store: hoodies, t-shirts, tumblers, mugs, Stumptown Hairbender ($19.95) and Trapper Creek decaf ($19.95) beans. In-store only.
- [/join](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/join) — Job application form (Careers)
- [/contact](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/contact) — Address, phone, hours, email + general contact form
- [/press](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/press) — Press kit with story angles, boilerplate, free press photos, quick facts
- [/film-and-tv](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/film-and-tv) — Film & TV location: approximate 1,400 sq ft total interior + patio, ~10 ft ceilings, glass storefront on Honolulu Ave, 120V wall outlets, free street parking + nearby city lot, restroom on-site, roughly 28–32 interior seats + 16–20 patio seats. Free guest Wi-Fi, production-grade Wi-Fi by request. All dimensions approximate — formal scout welcome. Booking via hello@toastedcafemontrose.com.
- [/creators](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/creators) — UGC partnership landing for LA food/lifestyle creators. Free Toast Tower + drink in exchange for organic content. Tag @toasted.cafe, hashtag #toasttower. No exclusivity. Best photo light 9–11 AM at front window seats and patio.
- [/sustainability](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/sustainability) — Sourcing transparency: Stumptown Direct Trade for espresso + decaf, small-batch Armenian coffee, daily-rotation bread + pastries, regional California produce, compostable to-go where possible, local-only delivery radius (~15 mi). Honest disclosures: no carbon offsets, compostable cups rarely actually compost in practice.
- [/visit-la](https://toastedcafemontrose.com/visit-la) — Tourist day-trip landing. Drive times: ~30–45 min from LAX, ~15 from BUR, ~25 from DTLA, ~12 from Glendale, ~15 from Pasadena. Three half-day itineraries: Foothill Brunch + Descanso Gardens, Coffee Crawl + JPL, Glendale Arts + Foothill Dinner.

## Complete Menu (2026)

### Breakfast Sandwiches (7 items — served all day)
Goat Cheese & Fig — $14.95 — Egg, fig spread, goat cheese, basil & spinach with a touch of lemon — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/goat-cheese-fig
Breakfast Pastrami — $17.95 — Egg, pastrami, mayo, thousand island, Monterey jack — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/breakfast-pastrami
Ham, Egg & Cheese — $14.95 — Mayo, ham, cheddar, egg, tomato, onion (sub bacon +$2) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/ham-egg-cheese
Avocado Toast — $15.95 — Avocado, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, feta, poppy seeds, spinach, balsamic glaze (VEGETARIAN) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/avocado-toast
Breakfast Caprese — $14.95 — Egg, pesto, tomato, mozzarella — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/breakfast-caprese
BLT — $14.95 — Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/blt
Vegan BLTA — $17.95 — Vegan bacon (contains wheat/gluten), lettuce, tomato, avocado, vegan mayo (VEGAN) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/vegan-blta

### Lunch Sandwiches (8 items)
Tuna Sandwich — $15.95 — Eggs, tuna, cream cheese, onion, mustard on bread — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/tuna-sandwich
The Classic — $18.95 — Ham, turkey, pastrami, mayo, onion, tomato, cheddar, pickles, lettuce — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/the-classic
Grilled Cheese — $12.95 — Three-cheese with mayo — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/grilled-cheese
Pastrami — $18.95 — Pastrami, provolone, spicy mustard, mayo, pickles, lettuce, sauerkraut — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/pastrami
Za'atar — $15.95 — Avocado, za'atar (contains wheat/gluten), feta, spinach, tomato (VEGETARIAN) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/za-atar
Turkey Pesto — $15.95 — Turkey, pesto, mozzarella, tomato, spinach — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/turkey-pesto
Strawberry Turkey — $16.95 — Strawberry, turkey, mayo, feta, basil, sweet pepper jelly, spinach — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/strawberry-turkey
Monte Cristo — $16.95 — Ham, turkey, mayo, red pepper jelly, Monterey jack, tomato, powdered sugar (toasted style) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/monte-cristo

### Breakfast Toasts (8 items)
Tutti Frutti — $11.75 — Tutti frutti cereal, strawberries, condensed milk, marshmallows, honey, whip cream — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/tutti-frutti
Apple Pie — $12.75 — Warm apples, strawberries, nutmeg, honey, whip cream, caramel — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/apple-pie
Strawberry Toast Crunch — $11.75 — Strawberry jam, corn flakes, condensed milk, strawberries, honey, whip cream — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/strawberry-toast-crunch
Tahini, Dates & Dark Cacao — $13.50 — Tahini, dates, cacao nibs, cocoa, whip cream, honey (VEGETARIAN) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/tahini-dates-dark-cacao
Maple Bacon — $12.75 — Crispy bacon, caramel sauce, maple syrup, honey, whip cream, pecans — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/maple-bacon
Simply Toasted — $12.95 — Seasonal fruit medley, vanilla yogurt, granola, almond butter, honey (parfait w/o toast $8.50) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/simply-toasted
Bananas Foster — $12.75 — Bananas foster glaze, crumb topping, pecans, caramel, bananas, whip cream, honey — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/bananas-foster
Nutella & Banana Plate — $12.75 — Nutella, banana, hazelnuts, whip cream, honey — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/nutella-banana-plate

### Açaí & Bowls (3 items)
Acai Plate — $14.50 — Acai sorbet, seasonal fruit medley, granola, almond butter, honey — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/acai-plate
Acai Bowl — $18.75 — Acai, almond butter, granola, seasonal fruits — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/acai-bowl
Bananas for Biscoff — $11.75 — Cookie butter Biscoff, bananas, whip cream, honey, crushed Biscoff, pecans — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/bananas-for-biscoff

### Waffles (3 items)
Waffle Wonderland — $12.95 — Small waffle, strawberry, blueberry, honey, whipped cream, Nutella, banana — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/waffle-wonderland
Golden Delight — $18.75 — Waffle, ice cream, strawberry, blueberry, chocolate — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/golden-delight
Morning Fiesta — $18.75 — Waffle, strawberry, raspberry, banana, blueberry, whipped cream, chocolate + condensed milk — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/morning-fiesta

### Dessert Toasts (8 flavors × 3 sizes — built at the bar)
Sizes: Petite $16.50 (serves 1 to 2), One Toast $20.75 (serves 2 to 4), or Two Toast Tower $28
Chocoholic — Chocolate ice cream, oreos, chocolate curls, banana, marshmallow, honey, whip cream — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/chocoholic
Saffron & Rose — Vanilla-rosewater ice cream, pistachios, blueberries, saffron glaze, white chocolate curls, rose petals, honey, whip cream — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/saffron-rose
Nutella & Banana — Vanilla ice cream, Nutella & honey glaze, Ferrero Rocher/milk chocolates, banana, hazelnuts, whip cream — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/nutella-banana
S'mores — Chocolate ice cream, marshmallows, honey, graham crackers, chocolate curls & pieces, whip cream — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/s-mores
Sea Salt Caramel — Salted caramel ice cream, toffee, pretzels, sea salt caramel glaze, honey, whip cream, banana — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/sea-salt-caramel
Cookies 'n' Creme — Cookies 'n' creme ice cream, oreos, toaster pastries, marshmallows, whip cream, banana — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/cookies-n-creme
Strawberry Delight — Strawberry ice cream, strawberries, white chocolate curls, strawberry glaze, macaron, honey, whip cream — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/strawberry-delight
Tiramisu Tower — Coffee ice cream, caramel & chocolate glaze, lady finger, espresso beans, mascarpone, honey, whip cream, strawberries — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/tiramisu-tower

### Egg Plates (6 items)
Simply Egg Plate — $14.95 — Egg of choice, bacon (or sausage), toasted bread — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/simply-egg-plate
Cracked Perfection — $16.90 — Eggs, spinach, tomatoes, cheese, toasted bread — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/cracked-perfection
Shakshuka — $17.50 — Tomatoes, eggs, basil, jalapeño, toasted bread — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/shakshuka
Breakfast Hash — $21.75 — Gold potatoes, red onion, green onion, bell pepper, cheese, choice of meat, eggs, jalapeño, house seasoning — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/breakfast-hash
Pastrami Egg Benedict — $22.75 — Homemade bread, pastrami, poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, green onions — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/pastrami-egg-benedict
Protein Plate — $19.75 — Eggs, grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, fresh side salad — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/protein-plate

### Salads (10 items — 6 regular + 4 vegan)
Strawberry Turkey Salad — $20.95 — Spring mix, turkey, feta, basil, strawberry, lemon, olive oil, almonds, balsamic glaze — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/strawberry-turkey-salad
Quinoa Salmon Salad — $22.95 — Spring mix, crispy quinoa, cucumber, carrots, avocado, salmon, house dressing — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/quinoa-salmon-salad
Goat Cheese Salad — $18.95 — Spring mix, goat cheese, egg, cranberry, sweet dressing — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/goat-cheese-salad
Caprese Salad — $16.95 — Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, pesto, balsamic glaze — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/caprese-salad
Chicken Garden Salad — $20.95 — Spring mix, grilled chicken, crisp apple, cranberries, candied pumpkin seeds & pecans, alfalfa sprouts, light pear vinaigrette — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/chicken-garden-salad
Pear & Greens Salad — $19.95 — Spring mix, candied pecans & pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, caramelized pears, alfalfa sprouts, olive oil, pear vinaigrette — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/pear-greens-salad
Vegan Strawberry Salad — $16.75 — Spring mix, strawberry, basil, lemon, olive oil, almonds, balsamic glaze (VEGAN) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/vegan-strawberry-salad
Vegan Quinoa Salad — $16.75 — Spring mix, crispy quinoa, cucumber, carrots, avocado, house dressing (VEGAN) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/vegan-quinoa-salad
Vegan Garden Salad — $16.75 — Spring mix, crisp apple, cranberries, candied pumpkin seeds & pecans, alfalfa sprouts, light pear vinaigrette (VEGAN) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/vegan-garden-salad
Vegan Pear & Greens Salad — $19.75 — Spring mix, candied pecans & pumpkin seeds, caramelized pears, alfalfa sprouts, olive oil, pear vinaigrette (VEGAN) — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/vegan-pear-greens-salad

### Coffee (8 items — Stumptown Hairbender espresso, Trapper Creek decaf)
Drip Coffee — $4.50 — Hairbender batch brew, pulled fresh, 12 oz — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/drip-coffee
Armenian Coffee — $4.00 — Finely ground coffee brewed with cardamom, 2 oz demitasse — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/armenian-coffee
Cold Brew — $6.25 — Hairbender, cold-steeped 24 hours, low-acid, 16 oz — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/cold-brew
Espresso (2 oz) — $4.25 — Stumptown Hairbender double, pulled to 1:2 ratio — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/espresso
Cortado — $6.25 — Hairbender double cut with 4 oz steamed milk, 6 oz total, no flavor by default — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/cortado
Cappuccino — $5.50 — Hairbender double, equal parts espresso, steamed milk, dense foam, 6 oz — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/cappuccino
Latte (12 oz) — $6.25 — Hairbender double with steamed milk, pick a syrup or none — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/latte
Americano — $4.75 — Hairbender double over hot water, 12 oz, black by default — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/americano
Flavors: vanilla, mocha, white mocha, rosewater, orange blossom, lavender, peppermint, hazelnut, coconut, raspberry, SF vanilla
Add shot: +$0.50 · Upgrade to 16 oz: +$0.50 · Oat / almond milk: free

### Tea & More (11 items, 12 oz)
Hot Tea — $4.00 — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/hot-tea
Iced Tea — $4.00 — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/iced-tea
Matcha Latte — $6.50 — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/matcha-latte
Chai Latte — $6.00 — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/chai-latte
Hot Chocolate — $5.00 — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/hot-chocolate
Chocolate Milk — $4.00 — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/chocolate-milk
Lemonade — $4.25 — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/lemonade
Roseade — $5.25 — Rose water lemonade — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/roseade
Arnold Palmer — $4.00 — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/arnold-palmer
Soda — $3.00 — Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/soda
Bottled Water — $3.00 — Still or sparkling — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/bottled-water
Tea flavors: Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Green, Sadaf (Persian), Jasmine Blossom, Chamomile, Peppermint, Earl Grey Decaf, Lemon-Ginger, Raspberry Hibiscus

### Ice Cream & More (3 items + modifiers)
Affogato — $6.00 — Scoop of vanilla ice cream with double espresso — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/affogato
Café Glace — $9.00 — Double scoop vanilla ice cream with milk and double espresso — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/cafe-glace
Ice Cream (kids size) — $4.50–$6.50 — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/ice-cream-kids-size
Add whip cream: +$0.50 · Extra sauces: +$0.50
*Powder contains trace amounts of dairy

### Flights (4 items — try 4 of our favorites, 4 oz each)
Coffee Flight — $17 — Cold brew, vanilla latte, mocha latte, caramel macchiato — comes with 4 shots of espresso — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/coffee-flight
Rosewater Flight — $17 — Roseade, classic rosewater latte, rose iced tea, rosewater latte with espresso — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/rosewater-flight
Seasonal Flight — $17 — Rotates with the season — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/seasonal-flight
Lemonade Flight — $17 — Four house lemonade pours — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/lemonade-flight

### Kids Items (4 items — no separate kids' menu)
Tutti Frutti — $7 — Fresh strawberries, banana, drizzle of honey on toast — sized for little hands — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/tutti-frutti-kids
Chocolate Milk — $4 — Cold chocolate milk — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/chocolate-milk-kids
Kids Ice Cream Scoop — $4.50–$6.50 — Single scoop with one topping — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/kids-ice-cream-scoop
Half Plain Toast & Butter — $4 — One slice artisan bread, butter or jam — https://toastedcafemontrose.com/menu/half-plain-toast-butter

## Frequently Asked (answer-ready)
Q: Is Toasted open right now?
A: Mon–Thu 8 AM – 5 PM, Fri–Sun 8 AM – 8 PM Pacific. Kitchen closes 30 minutes before closing. Live status pill on toastedcafemontrose.com reflects holidays.

Q: Where is Toasted?
A: 2420 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020 — Montrose Shopping Park. Free street parking, 40-space city lot one block east.

Q: What are Toast Towers?
A: Eight signature dessert toasts built at the bar — thick-cut artisan bread stacked with ice cream, fruit, glaze, and toppings. Three sizes: Petite $16.50, One Toast $20.75, Two Toast Tower $28. Built at the bar; also on DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Q: What coffee do you serve?
A: Stumptown Hairbender espresso (Direct Trade, roasted in Portland) for regular, Stumptown Trapper Creek for decaf. Drip $4.50, espresso $4.25, latte $6.25, cappuccino $5.50, cortado $6.25. Coffee Flight $17 for four side-by-side. Armenian Coffee $4. Both Stumptown bean bags sold at the counter $19.95.

Q: Do you have vegan options?
A: Fully vegan: Vegan BLTA $17.95 and four vegan salads ($16.75–$19.75). Oat and almond milk free on every drink. Avocado Toast $15.95 and Za'atar sandwich $15.95 are VEGETARIAN — both contain feta, which we hold on request. Tahini Dates & Dark Cacao toast $13.50 contains honey and whip cream.

Q: Are you dog-friendly?
A: Yes. Whole patio welcomes dogs, water bowls on request. Service animals welcome inside per ADA.

Q: Can I order online?
A: Yes — clover.com/online-ordering/toasted-montrose for pickup; DoorDash and Uber Eats for delivery, Toast Towers included.

Q: Do you take reservations?
A: Walk-in only for regular service. For 6+ on Friday–Sunday, call (818) 330-9350 ahead so we can pull tables together.

Q: Do you cater?
A: Three packages, custom-quoted: Coffee Bar (from $200, ~$12/head), Breakfast Spread (from $300, ~$16/head), Toast Tower Station (from $500, ~$22/head). 48 hr lead time minimum, book 3–4 weeks ahead for December. Email catering@toastedcafemontrose.com.

Q: Are you wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes. Wheelchair-accessible entrance from Honolulu Ave, on-site restroom, service animals welcome inside. For specific accessibility needs, please call (818) 330-9350 ahead and we'll walk through what we can accommodate.

Q: Do you have a kids menu?
A: No separate kids' menu, but four items kids usually order: Tutti Frutti $7, Chocolate Milk $4, Kids Ice Cream Scoop $4.50–$6.50, Half Plain Toast & Butter $4. We can also split most plates kid-style on request.

Q: Allergens?
A: Kitchen handles tree nuts (Nutella, Ferrero, pistachio, tahini), peanuts, dairy, wheat, eggs, sesame on shared equipment. We do not certify gluten-free. For severe allergies, call (818) 330-9350 ahead.

Q: How far from LAX / Burbank / Hollywood?
A: ~30 min from LAX, 15 min from Burbank Airport, 20 min from Hollywood, 12 min from downtown Glendale (Toasted is inside Glendale city limits, in the Montrose neighborhood), 5 min from Descanso Gardens.

## FAQ Highlights
- Dessert Toasts: 8 flavors × 3 sizes ($16.50 / $20.75 / $28), built at the bar
- Vegan options: Vegan BLTA and 4 vegan salads, oat/almond milk on every drink. NOT vegan: Avocado Toast and Za'atar (feta), Tahini Dates & Dark Cacao (honey + whip cream) — all three are vegetarian and can be made plant-based on request
- Dog-friendly outdoor patio (water bowls on request)
- Free Wi-Fi, free street parking, family-friendly, wheelchair accessible entrance
- Payment: cash, all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Walk-in seating only (no reservations needed for regular dining)
- Catering: Coffee Bar (from $200, ~$12/head), Breakfast Spread (from $300, ~$16/head), Toast Tower Station (from $500, ~$22/head) — serves Greater LA. Catering email: catering@toastedcafemontrose.com. 48 hr lead time minimum; book 3–4 weeks ahead for December.
- Private events for up to 30 guests; full buyouts and film/TV/commercial shoots quoted separately
- Online ordering via Clover for pickup, delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats (Toast Towers included)
- Armenian Coffee: finely ground, brewed traditionally with cardamom in a jazve, $4, served in a 2 oz demitasse. Not in the Coffee Flight's default lineup (that is cold brew, vanilla latte, mocha latte and caramel macchiato), though substitutions are welcome — you can ask for it in place of one of the four. Step-by-step home brewing guide at /blog/brewing-armenian-coffee-at-home (includes Recipe schema).
- Espresso program: Stumptown Hairbender (Direct Trade, Portland-roasted) for regular, Trapper Creek decaf — both bean bags sold at counter $19.95
- Friday Evenings extended to 8 PM (kitchen + full bar)
- Physical gift cards in-store ($25/$50/$75/$100), digital cards launching soon
- Newsletter signup includes optional birthday MM/DD field for free birthday Toast Tower
- Walk-in only for regular service; for parties of 6+ on Fri–Sun please call (818) 330-9350 ahead
- Wheelchair-accessible: step-free entrance, ~34" door clearance, ADA restroom with grab bars
- No separate kids' menu; four items kids usually order: Tutti Frutti ($7), Chocolate Milk ($4), Kids Ice Cream Scoop ($4.50–$6.50), Half Plain Toast & Butter ($4). Most plates can be split kid-style on request

## Calorie Estimates
Approximate calorie counts available for 79 of 83 menu items, calculated from standard USDA values for listed ingredients (~±20% accuracy). Highlights:
- Vegan Garden Salad: 290 cal · Vegan Pear & Greens: 310 cal · Vegan Strawberry: 380 cal · Vegan Quinoa: 420 cal
- Avocado Toast: 520 cal · Vegan BLTA: 695 cal · Za'atar sandwich: 550 cal
- Toast Towers (Petite size): 690–1030 cal depending on flavor (Strawberry Delight lightest, Cookies 'n' Creme heaviest)
- Coffee Flight: ~130 cal · Armenian Coffee: ~5 cal · Latte: ~130 cal
- Pastrami Egg Benedict: 810 cal · Acai Bowl: 690 cal · Bananas Foster toast: 920 cal
Full per-item breakdown also available on the /menu page (with calories shown next to each item)

## Latest Blog Posts (newest first)
- Cool Down in Montrose: Iced Coffee, Roseade & Açaí (2026-07-13) — summer cold menu: 24-hour cold brew $6.25, iced Coffee Flight $17, house Roseade $5.25, açaí bowls $14.50–$18.75, shaded dog-friendly patio, open till 8 PM Fri–Sun
- Where to Work Remotely in Montrose — Cafes with Wifi & Outlets (2026-06-07) — free Wi-Fi, outlets along the walls, Stumptown espresso, open till 8 PM Fri–Sun; a remote-worker's guide to the foothills
- Brunch in Montrose: A Local's Guide (2026-04-20) — Sanity/CMS post; local brunch guide
- The Best Specialty Coffee in Montrose & La Crescenta (2026-04-20) — Sanity/CMS post; specialty-coffee guide
- What Is a Toast Tower? (2026-04-20) — Sanity/CMS post; the signature dessert explained
- Breakfast Near Descanso Gardens — Where to Eat Before or After (2026-04-27) — 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.
- Where to Eat Before or After a JPL Tour (2026-04-27) — Eight minutes from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Stumptown espresso for before, Toast Tower for after, JPL Open House timing notes.
- Where to Get Armenian Coffee in Los Angeles — A 2026 Guide (2026-04-26) — what sourj is, how it differs from espresso/Turkish, where to find it in LA, how to brew at home
- Best Vegan Cafes Near Glendale CA (2026-04-26) — Toasted's full vegan menu with calorie counts, why drive north for vegan brunch
- The Coffee Flight at Toasted (2026-04-26) — what's in the $17 four-drink flight, the order to drink them in, pairing notes
- Dog-Friendly Cafes in the LA Foothills (2026-04-26) — best dog-friendly cafe patios in Montrose / La Crescenta / La Cañada
- Spring 2026 at Toasted — What's New on the Menu (2026-04-21) — strawberry Toast Towers, iced lineup, Friday evenings
- Holiday Catering in Montrose — How We Do It (2025-11-18) — three packages, lead-time advice, how to book before December fills up
- What Makes a Good Latte at Toasted (2025-09-22) — Stumptown Hairbender espresso, micro-foam technique, eleven homemade syrups
- Brewing Armenian Coffee at Home — A Step-by-Step Guide (2025-07-08) — full jazve technique with ratios, includes Recipe schema.org JSON-LD
- Why We Switched to Stumptown Coffee (2025-05-12) — sourcing story, Direct Trade context, what changed for our customers
- Best Brunch Spots Near Glendale (2025-03-15) — local guide focusing on Honolulu Avenue
- Toast Towers — Toasted Cafe's Signature Dessert (2025-02-28) — full guide to the eight Tower flavors
- 5 Reasons Montrose is LA's Best Kept Secret for Foodies (2025-02-10) — neighborhood food scene guide

## Instagram Reels (8 published)
Toasted Cafe maintains active Instagram at @toasted.cafe with regular Reels:
- New at Toasted (2026-04-21) — instagram.com/reel/DXZhjLChr3D
- Pastrami Egg Benedict (2026-04-16) — instagram.com/reel/DXNSewwEjVk
- Behind the Bar (2026-04-03) — instagram.com/reel/DWrRYRwigxN
- A Drink for Every Mood (2026-03-24) — instagram.com/reel/DWSUOnLD6sF
- Vegan Greenwich (2026-02-27) — instagram.com/reel/DVROMTVCjnP
- Hearty Breakfasts & Toast Towers (2026-02-10) — instagram.com/reel/DW4UP_cj6xd
- Coffee First (2026-01-25) — instagram.com/reel/DVmd2dPksaH
- Taste the Love at Toasted (2025-11-20) — instagram.com/reel/DRSzKrtEh4X
Reels are embedded directly on the homepage in click-to-play players.

## Real Reviews (verified)
29 real Google + Yelp reviews curated by the owner — 10 from Google Business Profile, 19 from Yelp (10 of which are Yelp Elite '26 status, two of those Yelp Elite All-Star tier — top trust). Reviews cover distinct topical clusters: breakfast, sandwiches, Toast Towers, Armenian coffee, Coffee Flight, vegan options, dog-friendly patio, study spot, Stumptown beans, Descanso Gardens proximity, in-house syrups. All visible in the homepage carousel; first 8 exposed via Restaurant.review JSON-LD with verified Person.name + publisher attribution. Names shown as first name + last initial (or source-platform handle) to respect reviewer privacy under California Civil Code § 3344.

## Merch Shop (In-Store Only)
toasted. Hoodie — $50
toasted. T-Shirt — $30
toasted. Tumbler — $25 (20oz insulated stainless steel)
toasted. Ceramic Mug — $18 (12oz)