Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe

not a regular, but every time i’ve come had a good experience and the food is always great! i usually get the chocolate croissant or chocolate chip cookie. today i came and saw they had a mexican spiced sandwich cookie and i’ve never seen it before and i was nervous to try it, but it was soo good. i was highly impressed and it was tree-nut free! so bonus points. amazing place i’d recommend to everyone! (mexican spice cookie is pictured)

Monica's is a gem that you need to have patience while placing your order. During lunch hours they can get very busy but it is always worth the wait. It is a small building, and doesn't have a lot of parking (though street parking is easy to find). I appreciate the vegetarian and vegan options and their bread is the best!

I had a fantastic quiche and coffee here yesterday. I took a chocolate croissant to go which blew my mind, it was so good. The quiche was ham and cheese and green onion and was absolutely perfect. It came with fresh fruit and a small roll. All in all, reasonably priced for what I got too! Parking is limited, I found a spot on the street.

Ya’ll do not sleep on the lattes. They’re so good. Staff is kind and thoughtful. Food is always yummy and the rotating selection makes it fun to come back. Plus you get a pickle with basically any food item and I am NOT complaining about that.

Today is the first time I have driven into Old town Silverdale since 2019.
I decided to grab a drink at Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe, the last time and only other time I ate something from them was 2018 or so.
My main goal was to try one of their Americano's. 8 oz Americano at $2.50.
Once I went in and discovered they had soup, I inquired about what soups were available; they offered two, but Allie had me at Broccoli Cheddar!
I chose a cup of soup, which also came with a roll.
The soup was heavenly and offered so many flavors on so many different levels. The roll, what can I say, it was a roll, nothing terrible about it, but nothing that made me think I would purchase them for a dinner party; but that's ok because it tasted great dipped in the soup ;)

The Americano? In my opinion, it had a robust taste with a floral background and a little bitter taste at the end. Was it my favorite? No, but I can appreciate trying something new in taste; in fact, I welcomed it! And just because it wasn't my cup of tea doesn't mean it isn't popular with many other people! You never know until you try!

Monicas Bakery is on the smaller side but offers the "wow" factor due to the array of baked goods and quiches displayed, amongst many other delightful yummies. The little cafe itself is colorful, bright and draws your attention to everything!
Monica's offers up not only baked goods and quiches but sandwiches, soups, salads, wraps, and combos.

Allie was my server, although not very talkative, she wasn't rude either; I feel Allie is a bit shy, nothing wrong with that, but pleasantries go a long way.

My only small issue is that I would like to see Monica's switch to wrapped plastic ware instead of loose uncovered items, at least until Covid is more under control.

A couple of major takeaways from Monica's Waterfront Bakery and Cafe say a lot about them; everything is made fresh daily. They are a small business that is all about earth-friendly practices that support other small businesses like local farmers if, for no other reason, that is a plus in my book!

Anyone interested in trying Monica's Waterfront Bakery and Cafe, you can find them at 3472 NW Byron Street in old town Silverdale, within walking distance to Silverdale Waterfront Park. Although Monica has a small parking lot, Old town Silverdale is under major construction, so there is no street parking on Byron Street, at least for now.

**Please continue to support all locally owned small businesses; they support our community when we help them. Stay strong and stay safe together!!**

Adorable place with wonderful, friendly staff! They were very accommodating to my request for a cake and able to make it in a couple short days. Of course, nothing is as good as hearing about the taste, which was fresh and delightful both the icing and the cake! I'm eager to return to try more of their menu and bakery selections!

Monica's Cafe/bakery was delightful! The food was the best new lunch place I've been to all summer. Different kinds of salads, soups, wraps, sandwiches, all homemade with vegan options. Staff were friendly and helpful. Serves beer, milkshakes and good coffee. I loved it all and will definately return.
Update July 2023: I just had Monica's bakery make a vegan coconut sheet cake for a baby shower. It was delicious, the best vegan cake we have ever had! 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Update: November 16th 2018..stopped in for lunch and yummy pastries. Line out the door!!@@ I have no idea who their pastry chef is but they completely ROCK it Many items are sold out...! Dang It..!
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We stumbled on this place about a month ago while out and about. OMP " Oh My Pasteries" ;) They have some pretty dang good digs! LOVE their lemon bars! They are mini Tangy Creamy Lemon Pies on a yummy crust base. We have returned three times now and there is always a waiting line! Sandwiches are great. They have Quiches and homemade bread. You cannot go wrong at this place;) Customer Service is great and friendly. The last time we stopped in they were packing lunches for a large event . It was cool to see the care taken to pack each lunch box with so many goodies and healthy food. Monica's is tucked away in the Old Silverdale waterfront area...go check it out ;)

Very good sandwich made to order with just the right amount of toppings, the dill pickle was great and I love that all of the toppings and the horseradish on my roast beef sandwich were spread throughout the entire sandwich not just in one area, loved it ! !

Thank you ! !

Thank you so much for my son's birthday cake and cupcakes. Just a phone call to order and they were able to do excatly what I wanted.
Tasty and delicious 😋
I will definitely order again.

Absolutely amazing! I had a turkey croissant, my husband had a ham and swiss. We are on a road trip and so far this is the best food we had! Those were so good we decided to get pastries and wow, incredible....we got them for the road but they didn't make it that long. I'm keeping this place saved in hopes we can order some scones by mail! Oh, the service was sweet too.

A cut little café in a relaxing area of town. Everything was delicious. The staff was friendly.

In a quite location with seating inside and outside. The peach Danish and the duck egg quiche were fantastic.

Great little cafe! Just wish it had a waterfront view! 🤗The upstairs is a nice spot to chat or work! (Needs some music up there tho!👍)

Every time we stop by Monica's, we're glad we did. The sandwiches are fresh and made to order. The baked goods are delicious. And, the staff are delightful. This has definitely become one of our local "go-to" restaurants, as it just never disappoints.

Pro Tip: Try a giant chocolate macaroon! I did an impulse grab on a recent trip, and it was THE BEST macaroon I've ever tasted. Perfect parts coconut and chocolate. Seriously, yumm.

November 25, 2022:
I ordered their complete Thanksgiving dinner for six. Everything was delicious! The best Thanksgiving dinner I have had in years. the portions were generous, so we had plenty to share, plus leftovers! The savory bread pudding was the best dressing ever!
I really hope they offer this again next year.
Thank you to Monica's staff.

I stand corrected! Customer service does exist, in abundance, at this wonderful bakery cafe! So to does kindness, caring and compassion! Many thanks Monica, to you and your baker, for the way you helped a young man, far from home, feel loved and connected with a phenomenal birthday cake. You guys are the BEST!

Cozy, lovely and friendly place.
They have Quiche yummy !!!

Monica's Waterfront Bakery and Cafe continues to offer an elevated dining experience. Freshly made edibles sourced locally with seasonal ingredients. Quiches, tarts, cookies, salads and soups. WiFi too!

Amazing pastries and cookies. I especially like the Ranger cookies. The coffee is also really good. You must stop by and try this place. All the great reviews were right.