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Grey & Cash

Grey & Cash

4.4(677 reviews)
0.7 mi
$$

I had a memorable experience at Grey & Cash (Monrovia). I ordered the Nitro James Brew ($8.25 -…read more16oz - Chilled). It's scary powerful! It's subtle and silky, but 20 minutes later, I felt my eyes dilate. WOAH! This caffeine ramps up in the most unsuspecting way. FUN! I appreciated the strength, and I happily savored this coffee's cinnamon & brown sugar tones. (Quick Note: There's no customer internet on the weekend.) I arrived at Grey & Cash (Monrovia) on Friday (around 10:40AM). Parking will require a little walking since street parking is very competitive. Fortunately, there's free parking lots scattered nearby, and it's a brisk walk. Staff is professional and diligent. This business is CRAZY busy! The line kept lengthening. Staff politely and efficiently answered my questions. Once I reached the counter (took about three minutes), my drink arrived very quickly. Took about one minute. As mentioned, I enjoyed the Nitro James Brew ($8.25 - 16oz - Chilled). It has no ice, but it's chilled. The coffee is also silky & soft. Initially, I scoffed at the coffee's strength... but as time progressed, the caffeine kept growing stronger & stronger. WOAH! As someone who drinks daily coffee, it's very rare & unique to feel such almost-frightening power. Regarding ambiance, Grey & Cash (Monrovia) felt busy and cramped despite the large space & tall ceiling. There's about nine tables inside, two tall tables, and five outside tables. The location has a self-service water station, high-chairs for kids, and several electrical outlets (counted about six spots). There's also customer internet with password; customers must ask Staff for the details. Also, there's a gender neutral restroom in the back. Its music is fairly loud, but it's upbeat and fun. Overall, I found something unique and special at Grey & Cash (Monrovia). If you love silky, potent coffee, this is a must-try. WOAH! 4.9 out of 5

Pretty cute place. Not big but buzz. There are local students art works show case here too…read more It is always good to support young artists. I got the breakfast bowl with salad. It comes with eggs, avocado, black beans and shredded cheese. So filling! Order at the counter and food is brought to your table. There are parking on the street.

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Grey & Cash - Interior

Interior

Grey & Cash - Avocado toast

Avocado toast

Grey & Cash - Seasonal pistachio latte (hot) - omg this was the BEST pistachio latte I've had in the SGV (maybe even ever)!! Feb 2026

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Seasonal pistachio latte (hot) - omg this was the BEST pistachio latte I've had in the SGV (maybe even ever)!! Feb 2026

Black Cat Fables - Holiday hours 2025 season

Black Cat Fables

5.0(32 reviews)
0.7 mi

Background On Visit: Decided to take a gander at this small bookstore. Believe it or not, but there…read morewas a Yelp Elite event at this location but for a different business back in 2018. Credit Cards: They are accepted. Restroom: They have a unisex restroom. Location/Parking: Located in a alleyway in old town Monrovia between Lime Ave. and Lemon Ave on Myrtle Ave.. Parking can be found either in the shared public lots or along Myrtle Ave. Ambiance/Decor: Nice cozy ambiance with 6 or 7 small tables to sit/read/drink in the shop. Service: Service is great. The staffers are very nice and informative. If you don't see a book that you want to have, you can request it and just pay for the book when it arrives. Lastly, ask for cat stickers! Black Cat Fables For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to explore the shop while enjoy a cup of tea.

A beautiful, charming neighborhood bookstore, nestled right in the heart of Monrovia. From the…read moremoment I walked in, I had a good feeling they will be my go-to cozy spot to get some reading done. They opened in October of 2024 and are proudly women-owned and operated. They are located behind the blue Moo Moo Mia Ice Cream shop, so they might be a little easy to miss, but I promise, once you find them, it's like stepping into a book lover's dream - tall bookshelves, colorful book titles, comfy seats, and cat themed! I have to spread the word to all of my cat-loving friends. I first heard about Black Cat Fables from my bestie, who is a Monrovia native. She even took me to attend one of their store events - their 2026 Vision Board planning event! We got to meet lovely neighborhood folks, and spent an hour dreaming up the year ahead and meet the store owner, Nicole, and their event planner, Mikayla, whom are both super sweet and friendly. After the event, I couldn't help but grab some beautiful bookmarks and a full collection book of the Jane Austen novels, which is now my next read and sitting beautifully, waiting for me on my bookshelf. They also have their own curated selection of beauty products, home decor, and not to mention, an adorable collection of bookmarks that I just can't resist. I'm a big fan! I am subscribed to their email newsletter and followed their socials to stay up to date, since I don't want to miss a thing from them. I can't wait to see what they have upcoming this year and continue to support them.

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Black Cat Fables - Their coffee shop is finally open!!

Their coffee shop is finally open!!

Black Cat Fables - Love the fall window display!

Love the fall window display!

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Love the vibes!

The Peach Cafe - Blueberry chicken

The Peach Cafe

3.9(1.9k reviews)
0.6 mi
$$

This was a cute little spot in downtown Monrovia. The café had a cozy atmosphere and there were…read morequite a few people inside, which is always a good sign. Parking was easy since there were a good amount of spots right outside. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick. I ordered a chai tea latte and a turkey avocado sandwich on a croissant with fries. The sandwich was fresh and flavorful, and the croissant was soft and buttery. My chai latte was really good too. Overall, I really liked this spot. It felt like a relaxed place to grab a good sandwich and drink. I would definitely come back.

Had a great experience at Peach Café in Monrovia! The atmosphere was really nice, and eating…read moreoutside was especially enjoyable with the beautiful weather. The outdoor seating made the whole experience feel relaxed and comfortable and added to the overall charm of the café. The food was yummy, delicious, and very fresh. The omelet was fluffy and perfectly cooked, filled with fresh ingredients that made it really flavorful and satisfying. The tuna sandwich was excellent, light, fresh, and well-seasoned, served on great bread that complemented the tuna nicely. The salad was crisp and refreshing with fresh greens and a well-balanced dressing that tied everything together. Overall, it was a great spot to enjoy a relaxing meal with quality food and a pleasant atmosphere. I'd definitely come back again and highly recommend it if you're in the area!

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The Peach Cafe - The brunch vibe!

The brunch vibe!

The Peach Cafe - Peach omelet with scalloped potatoes and cornbread - omelet is yummy but the potatoes are bland :/

Peach omelet with scalloped potatoes and cornbread - omelet is yummy but the potatoes are bland :/

The Peach Cafe - Vanilla latte - so lovely!

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Vanilla latte - so lovely!

Hyper Coffee - Chipotle Chicken Panini

Hyper Coffee

3.8(493 reviews)
1.6 mi
$
Locally owned & operated
Free parking

Unfortunately, my friend and I had an unpleasant experience at this coffee shop. We ordered an iced…read morematcha latte and an iced turmeric latte. When I asked if it was possible to make the matcha half sweet, it felt like my request was strange. That didn't bother me at first until we received our order. We sat down and she brought our drinks over to us. My friend's drink was served in a white coffee cup, while mine came in a clear plastic cup. At first glance, it looked like mine was iced and hers was hot even though we both ordered iced. Naturally, my friend said "Oh I ordered iced". She responded with "it is iced" and walked away. The whole interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming. It made us want to leave and drink our drinks elsewhere. On top of that, the drinks themselves tasted like mostly milk with just a hint of matcha, and mostly milk with a hint of turmeric. Quite disappointed in both the service and drinks. 2 stars for location, it is walking distance from the Lagree class we came from but most likely would not come back.

Solid, no frills, good quality coffee and food!…read more If you're looking for an aesthetic, trendy coffee place, you're better off driving to LA. I love coming here for coffee because I know they use good beans and the outdoor area is nice and relaxing if you want to hang out or even study outdoors. There's lots of seating and natural light. Service is quick and efficient and street parking is easy

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Hyper Coffee - Lox Bagle

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Hyper Coffee - Patio is OPEN

Patio is OPEN

Hyper Coffee - Patio seatings with safe distance

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Patio seatings with safe distance

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