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    Nevin A.

    Café De Olla is an authentic Mexican restaurant. The restaurant was clean and spacious. There are both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu includes breakfast menu, pancakes, lunch menu, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. I didn't stop by to dine in but to try their bakery. The staff were friendly. I chose a couple of pastries: -Mini Pecan Pie cookies - Strawberry Danish - Cubilete - Rebanada Choclatosa - Beso de Nutella The pastries were decadent and flavorful. - Maui Cake It's a tres Leches cake with tropical- coconut pineapple frosting filled with pineapple chunks. It was my favorite. For drinks, I tried Iced Café De Olla. It was okay. I will come back to dine in and try something savory from their menu.

    Susan M.

    Visited from out of town because of the reviews and it was definitely worth it! I love all of the chilaquiles sauce options, but by far my most favorite thing was the Concha French Toast! I thought it would be sweetness overload but it was amazing!!! Looking forward to going back next time we visit!

    The The "All In One" Burrito
    Rish C.

    I've been a regular here at Cafe De Olla and I will say that the food never misses! The only thing that maybe was a little disappointing was that the espresso shots in my husband's cafe de olla tasted a little burnt, but other than that it was great service and great food! The vampiros are a delicious appetizer to share. The peanut butter French toast is so good!!! It's super heavy though but definitely one of the better sweet options on the menu. It wasn't too busy for a Sunday mid afternoon. One thing I noticed is that we were able to join the waitlist virtually which was nice! We haven't been able to that before when we've come many times so that was cool. Cant wait to come back!

    Chorizo Burrito.
    Anna B.

    Didn't try any of their coffee drinks, just ordered brunch food to share with my friend. The Churro Waffle is PHENOMENAL, would order it again without a doubt! Crispy, deeply rich cinnamon goodness, not too sweet, but also would be fantastic as a dessert waffle. Chorizo Burrito - good but not great, I've had better tasting burritos. I feel like there was solid amount of chorizo, yet needed more hash brown for a more balanced burrito. The hot orange red salsa was a perfect spicy kick to add on top. Customer service was solid enough, our server was attentive with asking if we wanted small plates for sharing our dishes. Though, she never refilled our water glasses during our brunch visit. I get they were super busy for a Sunday, but still it doesn't take long to refill waters lol. Since we put our name and phone number down around noon on a Sunday, we waited almost an hour on the Yelp waitlist for a party of 2 (which despite us being quite hungry for brunch, the time flew by since we were chatting and chilling at the nearby park). FYI, their Yelp waitlist can get filled to capacity on Sundays and when it does, the restaurant will temporarily disable it. So like we had to, you will have to walk in and write your name on their Yelp waitlist instead of using the Yelp app to do this.

    Todd J.

    Caffe Olla is a wow from the moment you sit down. The breakfast hits all the right notes the sweet bread cart is a standout, and the scrambled eggs and fresh fruit were simple but perfectly done. Service was outstanding, warm and attentive without missing a beat. And the mascarpone latte? Absolute perfection rich, smooth, and worth coming back for on its own. A spot that makes a simple breakfast feel special.

    Chilaquiles Divorciados
    Catalina T.

    Great place for a solid Mexican breakfast/brunch. I would highly recommend making reservations prior your visit; especially on a weekend since it gets pretty crowded. Yelp offers the join waitlist so you can save a spot for your visit The place is buzzing with people and waiters, pretty busy all around and not quiet. I ordered the chilaquiles divorciados which consist of the red and green chilaquiles side by side. It comes with a hefty side of refried beans topped with cheese and some rice. The dish over all is delicious and more than enough food for me. I also ordered cafe de olla which is coffee with cinnamon and sugar and to be honest, it was TOO sweet for me. I ended up asking the waiter if he could pour me some solid black coffee to go with it and he was kind enough to bring me a cup of black coffee to pour it in myself. After doing that, the cafe de olla was just right! The place is clean, including the restrooms even in such a busy place. The food comes out fast and they're attentive ensuring you are satisfied with your order. They have a cart with Mexican bread (a la dim sum). Depending on the bread you get, it will be added to your bill. We didn't have any issues finding street parking which was free.

    Matcha
    Carolyne O.

    One of my favorite things is that they serve breakfast all day, so you can enjoy your favorite breakfast dishes anytime. The café de olla coffee is a must-try, and their new Azteca Matcha, Ube Matcha, and Mango Matcha are absolutely delicious

    Sweet Temptation Waffle
    Regina R.

    With their wide spectrum of Mexican & American dishes, Cafe de Olla is a cozy Mexican brunch spot in Old Town Monrovia that is sure to please many palates. There's a decent amount of seating within the restaurant, but definitely try to join the online waitlist if you are able to, as the queue can get quite long during peak hours. Throughout your meal, staff may come by with carts of pan dulce and tortas, like at dim sum places, which I found to be very unique at a brunch spot. I ordered their Azteca Chilaquiles, which comes with a red sauce over tortilla chips, eggs of your preferred style (I asked for over easy), refried beans, and rice, topped with cilantro/onions/queso fresco. For those that can't handle spice, the red sauce has quite the vibrant red hue, but I found it to be quite mild in heat. The ratio of sauce to chips was perfect for my liking, but make sure to eat your chips in a timely manner before they get soggy. I would suggest that the management replaces the clipboards with their current menus or revamps the structure of the menus entirely, as many of the clipboards at my table were broken and pages hanging only by one hole. The pages felt sticky and greasy, which was a bit off-putting for me.

    Tammy T.

    Absolutely loved Cafe De Olla in Monrovia! I got there right when it opened so there was no wait. The restaurant was cozy and the staff were so nice and attentive. There were alot of breakfast selections but we settled for Steak & Eggs and the Ham & Cheese Omelette, both came with a side (hashed brown, fries or fruit), and choice of toast. Food tasted amazing. Will definitely add this to my regular go-to spot for breakfast.

    New menu design August 26'

    Delicious food, my favorite is the poblano chilaquiles. Have only been here for breakfast and it gets busy so wake up early or join the waitlist on the way here! Must try!!

    Omelette de la Casa, Cafe de Olla Latte (decaf), and Del Campo Combo
    Brenda L.

    4.8 stars for Cafe De Olla! We came here on a Saturday around 11 for a brunch/lunch. This place is popular and the wait was about 60 min so definitely take advantage of the Yelp Waitlist and check-in ahead of time to minimize your wait. Our experience was delightful. Everything tasted amazing, from the chilaquiles with the perfect spice kick and crunch factor to the creamy cafe de Olla. Servers were very friendly and vibes were great here. We will be back soon!~

    Chicken Tacos
    Kim M.

    January 2026 - Party of 2 on a Sunday around 1pm, 45 minutes wait. Food/Pricing - First time eating lunch here instead brunch food. The meat in the tacos were a bit dry and bland. The sauce had a nice kick and helped with the taste. Adding in the beans and rice into the tacos also made it less dry. Service/Ambiance - Service was prompt. A bit disappointed in my lunch choice but will likely be back for brunch. Parking - Plenty of street parking or public lots nearby.

    Ferrero iced latte
    Bonnie D.

    Be prepared to wait for weekend brunch. I came here with two friends around noon on a Sunday, and we waited about an hour to be seated. It wasn't too bad since the restaurant is in the heart of Old Town Monrovia. You can walk around and browse the nearby shops while you wait, and the time cruises by. They'll send you a text when your table is ready. The front desk staff and waiters were friendly, and we were greeted with warm smiles from the start. I ordered the menudo and a Ferrero iced latte--both were excellent. The menudo was one of the cleanest I've had. The tripe was cut into bite-sized pieces, and the broth was clear, without any heavy residue from the spices. The latte was strong with the perfect level of sweetness. I also grabbed a vanilla concha to go for my daughter, and it was delicious. The inside had the perfect amount of fluff. I'll definitely be returning :)

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    Are the refried beans vegetarian or vegan?

    good question, pending on the way they are cooked if plant based oils are used they are vegetarian and vegan friendly.. if lard is used in the recipe then clearly not.. You must ask...

    Are you moving to Duarte?? , when?

    Hi Art, Thanks so much for reaching out. We are not moving we are soon to open a bakery location. This is the broader concept of the lite bakery we have at the Monrovia location. The location will be in the Marketplace Plaza on Huntington Dr. next… 

    Will Cafe de Olla be open on Labor Day?

    Yes they will be open regular hours

    Can we make reservations?

    Yes on Yelp

    Where is the parking?

    There is parking on the streets or a lot on Lemon

    Is it all day breakfast?

    Yes!

    Do you have tables for parties of 6-8 people?

    Yes, they can put tables together for groups this size

    Is there still breakfast all day?

    Yes!

    When will you start to be open for dinner?

    Hi Karon, Soon very soon! Our goal was to be fully staffed by September but it might be months sooner. We had to close our evening hours because we had a lot of staff that… 

    Do you have outdoor dining?

    Yes they do in the front

    Do you take reservations?

    Hi Mariana, At the moment the closes thing to a reservation is putting your name on the waitlist 1hour before your intended time. We only have a waitlist through here “Yelp”… 

    Do they offer mimosas?

    No Alcohol, but seriously if you don't get the Cafe De Olla you're missing out!

    Do they offer military discount?

    I don't think they do but u can always call and ask just to make sure.

    Are you the same owners as the Burbank location? If so, I'm beyond excited!! Burbank was just way to far, but worth the drive.

    Yes , same owners

    What's better the iced cafe olla or hot?

    It depends on your mood and preference. I prefer iced and some of my friends prefer hot. Either way, their cafe de olla is yummy!

    Is your breakfast served all day?

    Yes, they served breakfast all day!

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