Palermo Cafe and Bakery

1124 Via Verde Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
$$$ Cafe
(103 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Palermo Cafe and Bakery, a charming gem nestled in the heart of San Dimas, California. This delightful café offers a nurturing atmosphere and an impressive array of delicious options, perfect for breakfast or a light lunch. From its welcoming decor to the attentive service, every aspect of Palermo invites you to unwind and savor the moment.

Palermo Cafe specializes in fresh, flavorful fare with a focus on quality ingredients. Start your day off right with their Breakfast All Day menu, featuring mouth-watering options like the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, where flaky, buttery croissants cradle a satisfying filling that will leave you craving more. For something vegan, the Vegan Breakfast Sandwich is a delicious choice, thoughtfully prepared to ensure no flavor is sacrificed. If you're in the mood for something sweet, the Baked French Toast is heavenly, drizzled with maple syrup, making each bite a sheer delight.

As customers rave, the atmosphere here is friendly and inviting. With comments like “kind and attentive staff” and “the place is in very good hands with the new owner,” it’s clear that this spot not only serves great food but also cultivates a community vibe. One patron described the café as having “a quiet little homie spot for breakfast,” emphasizing the warm and welcoming energy you can expect during your visit.

Beyond breakfast, the café offers a variety of options to suit all taste buds in what they affectionately call “The Other Stuff.” Indulge in the Chicken Pesto Sandwich or perhaps the hearty Roasted Vegetable Bowl with its vibrant array of flavors. Vegan diners can delight in the Vegan Roasted Vegetable Puff Pastry, which is light yet fulfilling, perfectly capturing the essence of comfort food.

The reviews speak volumes about the passion behind the offerings. A customer remarked about the broccoli and cheese quiche, highlighting its flaky, buttery crust and flavorful filling, making it an ideal dish for the brunch enthusiast. Others have shown appreciation for the café’s expertly crafted coffee drinks that pair perfectly with the extensive selection of baked goods. It's clear that each visit offers not just sustenance, but a memorable experience that welcomes return visits.

So if you find yourself meandering through San Dimas, make it a point to stop by Palermo Cafe and Bakery. Whether you're there for a relaxing breakfast or a midday pick-me-up, you'll be treating yourself to not just food, but an experience infused with warmth, care, and the passion of skilled artisans. Indulge in the flavorful offerings and vibrant atmosphere—your tastebuds will thank you!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Openings Hours
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Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

103 Reviews
Rebecca

04 Sep 2025

Kind and attentive staff, and a relaxed and safe atmosphere. Coffee was good, there's a nice selection of pastries. The place is in very good hands with the new owner.

Meri meri Quite contrary

31 Jul 2025

I didn't even know this place existed until a couple of weeks ago. They have really great reviews, so we wanted to check it out. I had the broccoli and cheese quiche. It was so delicious. The crust was flakey and buttery, and the filling was very flavourful. The staff was really friendly and knowledgeable. There is plenty of seating and really cute decor. I will be a returning customer.

Arnold Flores

29 Jul 2025

Wow - this is one of those "Holes in the Wall" that delivers on delicious! Customer service is personal. The owner is always on site. Healthy I do my best to choose healthy options like Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Stevia, natural fruits and veggies. This place delivers and has a huge offering for all taste buds and lifestyles. Coffee is specially selected. Mine has Oatmilk and Stevia added for a delicious yummy sipping marathon. Veggie Bagel Sandwich was a rainbow of flavors. The spread is majical. The veggies are fresh and crispy. Bagel is perfectly toasted. Burrito was just yummy! KETO cookie - whaaaat? I tried one for the heck of it. Oh boy, the almond flour and ingredients are a perfect match. Overall big cheers.

Allen Liu

13 Jul 2025

They got bought out either a couple months ago or a couple years ago or both, idk. The food is expensive, but it's still pretty good. Worth a try for sure, though I definitely can't afford to come here every day. At least as of June 2025 they're still figuring out their hours but they haven't really cut back on hours much, at least not yet, so if it says it's open on Google Maps, they're probably open.

Lauren Henny

03 Jul 2025

Such a wonderful experience! This place is so cute and wonderful decorated. I ordered a vegan roasted vegetable pastry which was fluffy, flakey and so so yummy. I was also served a complimentary salad of tomatoes, arugula and mung beans with a house made vinaigrette which was so delicious! Everyone who works here is very friendly, i would highly recommend

Gift4 Gab

17 Jun 2025

Took a Sunday morning drive to San Dimas and walked into a quiet little homie spot for breakfast. Ordered some chai teas, avocado toast and baked goods to go, we were greeted and treated by staff with so much enthusiasm to be able to serve the San Dimas community, it’s such a welcoming environment to be. The experts behind the scene are graciously crafting specialty items to feed your needs. We experienced one of the chef’s finishing a beautiful little tea cake that I had to ask for her permission to take her pic as well as the cake. Items on the menu are freshly and home made and we especially enjoy how relaxing it felt to just be sitting in the moment enjoying our drinks. This place is doggie friendly outside and they have lots of parking. Stop by and support this new business that is ready to serve the community with kindness & fresh baked goods. Happy living follow them on IG and prepare for a future name change

Kimberly Ortiz

17 Jun 2025

Very good food, everything was made fresh and you could taste it. Great selection of Keto and Gluten free treats. We split a Sicilian/pepperoni pizza and it was delicious. The coffee drinks were well flavored and the staff was so gracious.

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