Review: Yours and Mine
Hidden down College Street in Downtown Covina exists an adorable little cafe with wooden tables, artsy decor and a cozy welcoming environment.
Yours & Mine Cafe and Bakery is a wonderful place to go for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
They have a variety of foods to suit most people’s dietary needs, such as vegetarian and pescatarian options, paired with affordable prices.
The location can be easy to miss due to being tucked away between a tanning salon and a parking structure.
Hostess Krystal Williams prepares the check for a customer on Oct. 26 at Yours and Mine Cafe and Bakery. Photo by Liandra Thibodeaux.
Among the many items on the menu were a few things that really stood out to me.
The Ultimate Bagel breakfast sandwich consists of an egg cooked to the customer’s liking, smooth cream cheese, juicy tomato, sweet and crunchy onion and earthy avocado. The crispy bacon and jalapeños add just the right amount of spice and saltiness, bringing all of the flavors together on a toasted bagel.
This sandwich costs only $6.99 and is my favorite item on the menu thus far. It was the first thing I tried, and I find myself ordering this when I decide against trying something new.
The Ultimate Bagel is not only flavorful, it is also enough food for me to eat half and be able to enjoy the other half later on in the day, depending on my appetite.
The Bagel and Lox is a fishy breakfast option. The bitterness of the capers provides a balance to the creaminess of the smoky salmon and cream cheese, presented on a toasted bagel with salty tomato and crunchy onion.
This is the most expensive item on the menu at $10.99, but they are not stingy with the amount of salmon served.
A great after-workout meal is the Protein sandwich. Although a bit plain, the sliced boiled egg, ham, turkey and avocado on toasted wheat bread provides the right amount of post-workout protein and carbs to help repair, maintain and grow muscle.
Though it may come off as dull since it lacks condiments and vegetables, it is not tasteless. The meats provide a savory flavor to the wheat bread.
The Breakfast Scrambler is a popular menu item on Oct. 26 at Yours and Mine Cafe and Bakery.
Yours & Mine offers a variety of drinks, but the one that calls out to me is the in-house prepared strawberry lemonade.
This beverage makes me return to the quiet little cafe. It is the right balance between bitter, sweet and sour and its presentation in a mason jar with strawberries is very homey. adding to its appeal.
A complete meal should cost you anywhere from $7 to $14. This is definitely a good factor when trying to eat out healthier and on a budget.
The affordable prices come with one unfortunate problem. The servers are kind and welcoming, but service can be a bit slow, especially on busier weekend days.
I have waited anywhere from 15 to 25 minutes to receive even the breakfast bagel, which can be discouraging. The food is well worth the wait.
There are a few places nearby to visit after eating or while waiting for your order. Many hobby, vintage and book shops are on the Citrus cross street.
These include the Antique Emporium, Rare Books, Covina Hobby, Fashion Upholstery and a few pawn shops.
There is a nice park down the way called Heritage Plaza to relax. On Friday evenings, there is a farmer’s market held here for everyone to enjoy.
The good food, affordable prices and location makes Yours & Mine a great place to start a day out before going to explore the rest of Downtown Covina.
132 E College St, Covina, CA 91723
Hours: M-Sat: 8 a.m.- p.m., Sun: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Compatible with:
Doordash, Postmates, Grubhub and Seamless
