50 Best Cafes near Monrovia

“Love the ambiance. Great food. Great service and excellent drinks are served at the bar. Great for an intimate dinner or for a special occasion.“

“The place had delicious food. This place had many people coming in and was crowded during brunch time. I can see why so many people come here. The drinks and food are excellent but the seating was a bit of a challenge since it was quite noisy.“

“wow first time here food was excellent. very nice customer service 👍💯.can't wait to come back 😀“

“Great experience. Was welcomed in and the guy was happy to explain any questions I had about the drinks. I went with the Thai Matcha milk tea with pudding. I have never had this drink before and it was very good. Not too sweet and was perfect! Will be back to try a new drink! Thanks!“

“First time visit. Excellent and Quick service. A very good breakfast menu. Good variety of breakfast selections. Found the food tasty and good value. Will definitely return.“

“Fast service and very polite staff. The whole place has a welcoming, family-friendly vibe, and it’s great for large groups — we came with seven and were seated easily. The food tasted fresh and “home cooked,” which I really appreciate. Highly recommend the chilaquiles.“

“Food's always worth the stop“

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“Going local-origin for my next batch of pumpernickel bagels. Choco-latte and Nicaraguan chocolate down here are legit crazy awesome!“

“Absolutely in love with this place. Gigi and her mom have built something special here. The BEST gluten free donuts I have ever had. I’ve been gluten free for five years and have been consistently disappointed with crumbly, dry donuts. Not anymore. This place has changed the game. Their donuts are perfectly moist and amazingly flavorful. I am beaming after visiting this place. Easily my new favorite spot and I will definitely be coming back. Impeccable vibes from the super chill baristas.“

“Just kind of wandered into this place. It was clean, and a good selection of breakfast and light lunch fare (sandwiches, salads, etc). I had the vegan sandwich that came with a side of mixed greens. Everything was super fresh, the tempeh was flavorful, I loved the creamy spread, and the sourdough was perfectly toasted. And not a bad price! You order at the front and they give you a number, and the food came out pretty quickly. The staff were super friendly. Not a huge space, but there several tables open at 12:45pm on a Monday. 1 hour parking on the street (they might also have a garage, but I parked on the street).“

“The tea was lovely and we were happy they had less meat included in their sandwiches. I actually ordered the Vegetarian tea, which they should actually promote more with its own menu. I think there desserts are lacking, I usually take one bite & that's enough. A TART lemon curd tart would be nice, or something fruity. They did bring my friend a slice of chocolate cake for her birthday. That was nice. Our server was lackluster & seemed to not want to be there! I've had wonderful servers in the past, she was my least favorite.“

“congratulation J&A's 25th anniversary! great food 🎉👍“

“Their signature soufflé pancakes“

“Nice cafe, Portions are huge, Great service“

“very delicious food is always fresh the food is very good from sandwiches to bagels waffles smoothies cant forget the owners are very nice and polite always have the place clean“

“Republik Coffee is as solid as it gets. It has good food, good coffee, and a good ambiance, which makes it a great hang out spot.The breakfast burrito, an almond danish, and a hazelnut cappuccino. It's not a large breakfast burrito, but I felt like all off the ingredients were good quality. The danish was good,and the cappuccino was solid as well.“

“I was looking for a cute coffee shop to go to with my husband and this definitely met my expectations. We felt transported to another country immediately because of the aesthetics they have curated here. We had to wait about 35-45 minutes for the coffee and the baristas were nice. I got a ham and cheese croissant (I would rate it a 7/10) and the Vienna with oatmilk (which was the best out of the Toasty and Matcha) in my opinion (8.5/10). My husband got a croffin and the Toasty, and he liked the croffin more than the Toasty. The croffin was really good, and I agreed that the Toasty didn’t blow me away. We ordered Matcha for my sister to go and she said initially it was average, but as you stirred it up it got better. Overall this was a really cute coffee shop with good pastries, nice baristas, and good coffee. If you’re open to wait for the line, I would definitely make my way down to mandarin to try out their coffee!“

“Excellent food at a reasonable price. We are in Pasadena for a wedding and just had breakfast at the Cordova Cafe my wife absolutely loved the lox and bagel. And I had the Cordova breakfast burrito it was excellent. 10/10“

“I enjoyed the good quality, quick service, and ample seating area. Was a good place to work and my drink was refreshing. Bubble waffle with ice cream was a super treat. I’ll be seeing a lot more of hop cafe in Arcadia.“

“Stumbled upon this place and decided to come in for some dinner. We ordered two drinks and a curry rice one with the toro beef, the other pork cutlet. Everything was amazing and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was cozy, the eating areas were super clean and well maintained. Definitely coming back to support this small business! 🫶🏻“

“Food at Cafe Valer is fresh, tasty and nicely presented for a cafe, service is friendly (albeit rushed), and there’s clean and sufficient seating inside and outside the Cafe. I stop here every time I’m in Covina area and have never been disappointed.“

“First time visiting, lived in El Monte for 5 years never knew this place was here; small but spacious nice little diner to come have a meal. I had the French Toast Combo with a large orange juice came out to $22.20. With a $7.80 tip came to $30 flat. Food was fine/delicious, place seemed clean. Lot of help in the kitchen, pretty fast service, no complaints. The atmosphere gives like veterans POW/Elk Lodge/small town/diner vibes, a handful of older(40/50+) dudes, a young teen couple and a family with toddler was here when I sat in at 10am on Wednesday morning. Parking: I was able to find a spot,but it is limited-if busy.“

“I have been here twice now and I will be back many more times. All of the food has been absolutely delicious, the service is super fast, and the atmosphere is very comfy and welcoming. I've sat inside and outside, and enjoyed both spots, but you can't beat an outside seat when the weather is great. I also appreciate that if you order juice you get a whole real glass of juice and not one of those itty bitty half glasses. The coffee is also very good, it's not like the burnt cheap dinner style coffee, it's good robust coffee that actually has flavor. I've tried 3 different breakfast entrees now and all were great, but I love the pork, it's cooked to perfection.“

“The food & service is always on point“

“Found about this place during anime night mart where I met Lele and Sue and they were both awesome. So I visited during the Hololive Cafe and it was packed. I had to wait a while but finally just took two of the food and one dessert back. The chicken was well seasoned and even the rice was good. I would buy this everyday.“

“What truly sets this place apart is the incredible hospitality. The owners make us feel like family every time we visit, and their positive energy is contagious. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. We even drive a long way to get our food and drinks here, and it’s always worth the trip.“

“We had a wonderful cozy experience headlined with a delicious Turkey Cranberry Sandwich. My partner had a Chicken pesto which was scrumptious. The new owners are very courteous and took extra time to ensure we had everything we needed, even giving us a complimentary Cinnamon roll. The environment and location is as sweet of a neighborhood experience you can find in the LA area.“

“Excellent service, sweet ladies, great prices & a humble atmosphere�“

“i have been coming here for ~3 years wit my boyfriend. i have moved away, but whenever i come to visit, i make sure to get boba lair for all the days that im here. i hope they get many customers and continue to remain here, so i can eat my favorite boba of all time. :3 i hope they will be open everyday because i want to eat it everyday that im here c:“

“Very nice store I went in Tuesday about 3:34 and one of the guys helped me that he had tattoos I don't know his name fantastic service. One of the girls are slender had an attitude I said hi and she just told him brush me off and appreciate that very nice story by the way“

“I went to try their coffee and scones since I've passed by them so many times and saw that they had scones on their online menu. Today, a staff member told me they don't carry scones, which was disappointing. So, I got a cinnamon twist and an iced crème brûlée. Tasty food and friendly staff, but the ambience was just average.“

“Simple and delicious food, with a wide range of coffee and a variety of food to try, perfect for coming here with friends!“

“best chow mein ive ever have and good service 👍 10/10“

“Wonderful boba tea! Delicious food as well! :)“

“The coffee here is amazing. The barista is friendly. And the ambiance is quiet and intimate. When you walk in, it’s very open and welcoming. The barista was very knowledgeable on any of my questions and we traded recommendations on some local Portland roasters. I got a spro and cortado, while my wife got a Sierra tonic which actually made me like espresso tonics. Hands down this is the best oat cortado I’ve ever had. The milk was steamed with perfect microfoam, and it really accented the bean’s natural sweetness. I didn’t catch his name, but we were there at noon on a Saturday after thanksgiving. Anyway, stay frosty Sierra Madre, Peace.“

“X Tea Cafe is definitely my favorite tea shop lately! The brown sugar boba milk tea is rich in tea flavor with just the right amount of sweetness, and the boba is perfectly chewy and soft — absolutely delicious. The shop is clean and bright with a cozy atmosphere, making it a great place to relax and chat with friends. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Highly recommend to anyone who loves high-quality tea drinks!“

“First time I saw it just went with my GPS craving for milk tea. Kind of surprised they've been open for a year now but I think the ambiance is good for hang out, lots of varieties food wise, and friendly service. Good luck hope people support local businesses.“

“This 7 Leaves location is my favorite since it has a drive thru. However, it’s a bit small and sometimes the line could go out to the street depending on when you use it. I went around 5:30 pm on a weekday and that was the case. After waiting about 10 minutes, I was able to order and it was ready within a few minutes.

There was a seasonal drink, so I thought I gave it a try. I tried the Rio Rosa, which was strawberry with condensed milk. I got this with honey boba as well. It tasted refreshing since it was hot that day. But overall, I thought it was just okay. I wouldn’t get that specific drink again.

This location does accept American Express.“

“I just learned about this place about 3 weeks ago. Since then I have dropped in everyday to try a different drink. It is waaay better than Starbucks. All the girls at the Montebello location are so nice. They get the orders out quick. I probably won't go to another location after have a horrible experience i had at the covina location. The short Asian looking girl was extremely rude and called me a liar about no aloe being put in my drink. So now I just stick to the Montebello location. The staff in Montebello are Awesome!“

“They have great food large selection their service is great I definitely recommend this place“

“Great service. Delicious Coffees!!“

“Beautiful inside, extra special food flavors (I LOVE the Lemon Mascarpone Pancakes!!) and of course, the main attraction, Dots has the most delicious cupcakes anywhere!! Pick any flavor at all and it will become your new favorite!! Please go so that Dots Cafe & Dessert Bar can stay in business forever for me to enjoy!! 😁💕💕“

“Classic diner comfort food! Kids menu 😋“

“Chili dog is yummyyyyyyyy“

“I been dying to visit this boba place years. I'm not from the SG area so it took some time but the interior place was 😮 it's was like space 🌌. And I love the design of the menu. I ordered a rose and lychee fried yogurt and it's so delicious n pretty. Each has rose petals as decorations and it's sweet and tangy. Next time I need to try their jasmine yogurt and their drinks 🤤“

“First time here and and I must say I was very satisfied with the service and the quality of the food. I ordered a breakfast crepe and a green shake. I was in town for a work meeting and was looking for healthy eating options. This place is definitely the place for that. I highly recommend it.“

“I love coming here and it's very close to my house, reminds me of my grandma baking growing up. They make great tamales as well with lots of meat, very delicious. Their sweet bread are great a big variety to choose from. They open at 5am you won't be sorry if you stopped by and bought some thing to have with your coffee in the morning.“

“Want to acknowledge Vanessa your supervisor for such exceptional customer service really appreciate her food delicious“

“Nice little cafe in Alhambra near Pasadena with a simple menu of sandwiches, croissants, coffee, and tea. The location is convenient in a lot of covered public parking. The service is quick and the staff are polite. The food is good for a cafe and a simple breakfast, lunch, or snack. If you're looking for a full complete meal then you will need to find a restaurant.“