17 Best American Restaurants in Monrovia

“We love JB Burgers. Why? For one, the food is great. I get a steak sandwich all the time. No mayo, due to a diet constraint. Sometimes I'll get a bowl of chili ... or if I'm in the mood, I'll get a stack of french toast with my steak sandwich. Yes, that's a lot of food!

Steak sandwich - The french roll is good. The steak is a nice piece of meat and it has great flavor. They put tomatoes and lettuce. The tomatoes are good. The lettuce adds a crisp crunch, but there's a lot of white lettuce. The steak sandwich is a must!

My better half gets a guacamole burger. Tasty and the guac adds some healthiness AND the creamy texture replaces mayo, 1000 Island or any other sauce that's not healthy.

The chili is good! When it's chilly or on a rainy day, it's good comfort food!

French Toast - this is good stuff. They give you a lot and it's made well. Taste is really good and they use a thicker bread - yummm!

Now to the wonderful staff! 95% of the time we've had good to exceptional service. I order inside the restaurant - makes sense since we're eating inside. One time, this gal told me I could not order inside and she made me go outside to order. I told her I order inside all the time, but she didn't want to listen. I almost left, but I saw the familiar faces there, so I ordered outside. The next time I saw her there, she let me order inside.

I try to get to JB's at least once a week. They're my go to!

I highly recommend JB Burgers!“

“Some unique flavors and some familiar. Customer service at the bar is unparalleled, like the all-day happy hour pricing. I’m very happy when I come to this place, regardless of what I order.“

“Excelente!!! Esta en muy Buena ubicación y precio accesible, hotel 4 estrellas 🌟 servicio y calidad.“

“Loved this place while living in Monrovia. Please look into placing one in Palmdale/Lancaster area❤️🥰❤️“

“Just was there for the first time, 11:45 a.m. Drive-through. Cheeseburger & fries, and a Coke. Burger was really good, and fresh. I order a small fries and I got a lot of fries, also good, not greasy. Fast service; time of day may have had something to do with that, preparing for lunch rush? Good burger, good fries, and a coke. What's not to like? Everything I'd hoped for. Very pleased.

Got breakfast today. Really pleased. The plate I ordered was enough for 2 or 3 people.“

“Delish! Go early; it's a must try!“

“If breakfast is your favorite meal of the day, Nano Café is where you belong. They serve it all day, but it’s the **hospitality** that makes this place unforgettable.

My first visit was solo, and I was lucky to have **Jazmin** as my server. She was fun, friendly, and knew the menu like the back of her hand. Her recommendations were on point, the food came out perfectly timed, and the entire vibe made me feel like a regular—even though it was my first time. That experience alone was enough to bring me back.

But it was our second visit that truly made Nano’s feel like home.

This time, I came with my whole family—**my mom, my sister, my brother-in-law, my niece, my nephew, and me.** I called ahead to ask if they had seating for children. Not only did they confirm, but when we arrived 15 minutes later, they had **two high chairs set up at a reserved table** with **warm cinnamon rolls waiting for the kids.** That’s the kind of thoughtful preparation you rarely see anymore.

**Barbara** was our server, and she was outstanding. She brought toys for the kids, laughed with them, kept coffee flowing, and when a spill happened, she had it handled instantly—with a smile. Her energy was calm, professional, and truly caring. She didn’t just take care of us—she made us feel welcome.

> “This isn’t just a meal—it’s a memory-maker.”

Nano’s has this rare quality where you walk in expecting a good breakfast, and you leave with something more. Whether you're a solo diner, a couple out for brunch, or a family navigating high chairs and napkins—**they get it.**

> **Special shout-out to Barbara**: Thank you for going above and beyond. I genuinely wish you all the best in your life and your journey—**take that trip with your parents.** You deserve it.

**Why I recommend Nano’s Café:**
- Friendly, human service (not just “customer service”)
- Kid-friendly without sacrificing adult quality
- Always consistent food + fast coffee = winning
- You leave feeling better than when you arrived

> **“Low-key legendary. If you know, you know.”**

**Bottom line:** Nano’s Café isn’t trying to be flashy—and that’s exactly why it works. Whether you’re local or visiting, it’s the kind of place you tell your friends about later. Because when care like this shows up on a Tuesday morning?
You don’t forget it.“

“We enjoyed my birthday dinner tonight at Jakes Roadhouse. The food is delicious and the friendly service was great.“

“Excellent service and a creative menu .“

“Lucas was an amazing server. Kept us laughing the whole time. Definitely coming back in the near future!“

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“Very pleasant staffs and the food was great and delicious at a very reasonable prices. I'm so impressed by the way they greeted you and make you very comfortable. They pay so much attentions to their patrons regardless of your ethnicity.“

“Classic burger spot, staple of Monrovia!“

“Desde san francisco vine a probar este restaurant y lo recomiendo 100% toda mi familia de 9 personas se fueron enamoradas de Jesús fue el mesero un gran mesero. Muy buena calidad todo bien calientito, Erick fue el host muy amable parece el dueño se asegura que todo esté en orden nombre me fue enamora gracias @cafe de olla mil gracias“

“Cute place, good food, great atmosphere. Dodgers fans and games!“

“This historic building is home to friendly spirits that are present at every event. The food here is delicious, the drinks reasonably priced, the karaoke low key and friendly, the bands and DJs high energy.“

“Good service people nice food is good price not bad“