The food is overrated and overpriced. Pan dulce shouldn't cost a fortune the food is trying to be authentic with an underwhelming taste. Taco Bell on steroids. read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for a while now and have eaten here many times because the food is genuinely amazing. The quality is always consistent, and it's the reason we continue to come back. Unfortunately, the service we've received from one particular server, Patty has consistently taken away from what should be an enjoyable dining experience. I completely understand that everyone has an off day. I would never leave a review based on one bad experience. The problem is that this isn't a one-time occurrence it's every single time we've had Patty as our server. At this point, if we see she's assigned to our table, we already know what kind of experience we're going to have, and we honestly dread it. She never introduces herself, rarely checks on the table, and makes us feel like we're an inconvenience rather than paying customers. We often have to flag her down if we need something because she doesn't come back to check on us. It's not just one interaction it's her overall attitude. She consistently comes across as cold, dismissive, and unwelcoming. Dining out should feel like a pleasant experience, but with her, it feels as though she'd rather not have customers at all. That's the impression she leaves every single time.Patty is our server, the experience is overshadowed by consistently poor customer service. read more

Our family visited this restaurant today for lunch and were very disappointed. First, our server was engaged in a personal conversation with a patron for some time before greeting and taking our order. This was very rude!!! Second, the food was sub-standard. My turkey burger was frozen, tasteless and the size of a large sausage patty. I was given a large amount of salty, dry fries. The cheese toast for the child with us wasn't even melted. The other meal was awful. The cost of the meals did not match the quality of the food!!!!! Needless to say, we will not return!!! read more

Charming Setting! Delicious Cafe de Olla!! Decent wait time. Fast Service food was out in 5 min.! Was Delicious! Our waitress Yacqueline was great!! A Must Go Spot!!!! read more

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Cafe de Olla had me incredibly impressed with its cafe style setup, stellar food, and good service! To start- we visited on a weekday and had to wait 10-15 minutes for a table for 3. The restaurant was pretty full and had a lobby full of guests by the time we were seated. There is also outdoor seating which is available upon request. Let's start with the highlights! - Coffee / Pastry Bar: there are multiple displays of pastries, pan Dulce, and cakes in the front lobby area. There's also a coffee bar where you can get coffee if you are in a rush. I was able to snag a coffee while we waited for our food. BTW, the iced cafe de olla is a smash! I only wish I could've had more. - Food & Value: I opted for the breakfast burrito which is LOADED with meats, and is definitely not on the pricy side (less than $15.) For the amount of meat and food, it was an incredible value and SUPER tasty. Definite highlight. I'm not sure if it was the timing of our visit, but we were offered table side pastries, which we opted for a concha- super delicious! Overall, I loved our experience here and would definitely make a return visit when I'm in the area. read more

The place is a hit or miss, been here four times and only had my food Americanized and not authentically-made Mexican food twice. I wouldn't recommend it but if you like Mexican american food then this place is for you read more

We have been going to Doctors appointments in Arcadia for the past few months, so to have something to look forward to, we yelp lunch spots. This one was a gem! Extensive menu with so many delicious sounding breakfasts, I didn't even get to the lunch menu. The place was packed on a Tuesday late morning, but the entire staff was rocking it, never waited for our Server to pass by to assure we had everything we needed.. my husband cleaned his French toast combo plate and my poblano omelette was delicious. I had to hold back from finishing it so I could walk out the door! We will most definitely stop here again! read more

Vibe: This little downtown street/area is always so lovely. I adore going down this way to eat or hang. It was a cold day and we still sat outside to watch people pass by with cute dogs and/or kids. The atmosphere and vibe inside is cozy but can be noisy since they're often busy or always have customers! Seating is just normal but I love looking at what sweets or goods they have on display just there at the front. Service: From all the times we've been, they've all been great! There was an embarrassing and emotional moment I had with my mother the last time we were here but they were very kind, understanding, and patient with us. The service is slow when you sit outside BUT that's generally my expectation when I sit outside anywhere. Most people are inside so that's where the usual focus is. Food: Solid! Usually delicious and I never really had any complaints. Today, the star was the dip!! Esquite/Street Corn Dip - Soooo yummy. It's creamy with just that small hint of smoky spice from the chili on top and a tang that helps curb the richness! The sweetness of the corn peeks through and I'd say Esquites and Elotes are always one of my top street foods! I would 100% get it again. Soy Chorizo wrap - It's good and incredibly filling! While I didn't mind it, the flavor felt one dimensional. Nothing stood out and it wasn't a burst of flavor either. I think it all kind of melded together. The wrap felt like it was missing another flavor profile/layer to give it more OOMPH. Scooping some of the esquite dip on top helped a lot or eating with ketchup. The sauce/salsa they gave just didn't have enough going on to add anything to the wrap! Don't let my soy chorizo wrap review deter you from coming here to try! Their chilaquiles are awesome and the sweet breakfast items are heavenly as well. I had to resist ordering a waffle or pancakes. I didn't take a photo of my mother's food because she was super hungry but she said she enjoyed the Sopa de Tortilla and her Asada and Chicken tacos! read more

Cafe De Olla - Esquite Dip - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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We wanted to try something different while we were in this area. Definitely must spit to visit the ambiance and the decor was awesome. Expect long wait but they text you when your table is ready plus nice little city to walk around. Now first the staff super nice from the person who seats you to the waitress. There were number of birthdays which was cool they sing with a cardboard cutout so cool. The food well first we ordered pan Dulce with the best Cafe de Olla omg was amazing with sweet bread. We ordered Chilaquiles with machaca with refried beans was so good with floor tortillas plus service was great. Definitely we are coming again. read more

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Stopped here after a work meeting for lunch. The food is terrific and the menu options are plentiful, with some excellent Mexican American fusion options. Wish I could come back without the long drive! read more

I find this place interesting, in a sense where you need to just try it to find out. I've been here three times and on the third try, found exactly what I would order from here going forward. They have a mix of traditional American and Latin American breakfast. I found the combo plate with chilliquiles and machaca to be my favorite. A side note, their peanut butter and jelly French toast was unbelievable, I might dream about it to be honest. And now my one gripe. They sell multiple sizes of their drinks in the cafe section of their restaurant but only one size at the table. That kinda sucked and I hated that. Come here but expect to wait on weekends. They get a little busy but could be worth it just for that pb&j French toast. read more

I am giving this place a one star but not because of the food. The food and coffee was excellent. The place and people were nice, my beef is the tip amount l left was edited. I left an 11 dollar tip and when I checked my bank statement it was changed 13 dollar tip. This is not cool. Maybe it was an honest mistake but either way next time if there is a next time I will double check my receipt and initial next to the tip amount for any future discrepancies. Just wanted to put it out there in case this happened to someone else at this location. read more

Cafe De Olla - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

I had to eat here twice to do a proper review. It was so good my first time and consistent for my second time. I recommend to visit during the week, because it's an hour to two hour wait over the weekend. I finally have eaten here inside and on the patio. I like the vibes and smells like you're inside a concha. I always love a spot that has nopales on their menu. An underrated dish that is delicious! Do try anything cafe de olla! The service was quick, I believe I waited 10-15 minutes at most. I appreciated them checking in but also not rushing with the bill. This is a great place for small and medium groups up to 6. I can't wait to come back for lunch. read more

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What happened !!Haven't been here for a while Ordered the Enchiladas Azteca The rice and beans were cold and the chicken was super dry and barely warm very disappointed!!! read more

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My Daughter and I went to enjoy breakfast yesterday.. we were seated quickly our waiter took the order and it came out with a chef bringing it to our table quickly . sad thing the food looks better on the menu.. but didn't taste as good as it looked.. the Mexican bread we bought tasted better than breakfast we were served. read more

First time going to Los Angeles! My brother recommended this place due to good Mexican dishes and coffee. I came right around opening time and the servers were welcoming, which I'm impressed. I'm not usually a morning person. It was a small cafe with limited space inside, but very cozy and open. I ordered a green chilaquiles with eggs and a Cafe de Olla coffee ( highly recommended by my brother). God, do I wish we could have this kind of coffee at my area! I love cinnamon, chai, and other spices in my coffee. Most coffee shops that use these kinds of spices always put too much sugar or milk in their drinks. But this Spanish coffee was perfect! I ended up getting a refill and finished off my Mexican breakfast. If I could come again, this is my first breakfast place to go! read more

Cafe De Olla - Chilaquile and Cafe de Olla - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

Like breakfast food? Like specialty coffee like horchata latte? Like flavor? Like Mexican food? If you don't then this isn't the place for you. Service is primo, get you in, sit you down, get your food, best part it's very affordable in today's economy. The ambiance is nice they got a pan dulce cart being pushed around, a bakery up front if you just wanna stop by for a quick fix of sweet bread. I got the fajita omelette with skirt steak, egg to beef to veggie ratio was on point. Potatoes could be a tad more seasoned but whatever, I came in hungry & left happy. Will be returning to this place, probably my new favorite breakfast spot in Downtown Monrovia. read more

Great breakfast spot with a Latin cuisine flair. Their menu is so big, it's hard to decide what to try since everything sound good. I tried the Nopales and Eggs and my wife had the Berry Crunchy French Toast. Both were solid and very good portions. The restaurant is very clean and well decorated with their brand colors with no over the top cheesy latin decor. Loved the selection of fresh Pan Dulces and the table side Service where they bring a cart to your table to choose a bread with your drink. Our server was nice and attentive. Will def come back a try more dishes or their lunch/dinner menu. read more

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This is S tier Mexican breakfast. Honestly thee best Mexican breakfast I've had in all my years. The service is excellent, the speed of the service is fantastic. This place is an absolute gem in the town of Monrovia. Always stellar food on every visit. read more

I was a bit hesitant on coming back after my first average experience, but glad I did, and more than a few times. Service has gotten better as our servers were friendlier. The different food I tried is also better. Maybe it's the bad recommendation from the server on my first visit but I now have a couple of items I enjoy. One is the Machaca burrito. It's big but not very heavy. The shredded meat is nicely seasoned and goes well with their hot sauce. I also love the namesake drink, Cafe de Olla, a Mexican coffee with cinnamon and sugar. Mildly sweet and easy to drink, plus they give refills. It's as good as the one I had in Mexico. It's always fairly lively in there. Sometimes you'll hear them sing happy birthday, but it's almost always a full house, even on weekdays. Although I'm not always in the mood for. Mexican breakfast, I'm glad I didn't write this place off. Will continue to come back again. read more

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Only street parking. Everything came out good and hot. The only thing, Cafe De Olla is okay according to my husband. There wasn't enough cinnamon. To me, everything just tasted like normal breakfast. But I did enjoy the rice better than red rice IMO. I would come back and try different dishes. read more

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Long wait to get in, but well worth it. Food was fantastic!! Large menu with selections for everyone Vegetable taco was amazing!! read more

Cafe De Olla - Fajitas - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Amazing place to enjoy brunch with Friends and Family! Truly enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. I will be gong here again.

Stopped in here for breakfast and I loved it! My uncle told me about the cafe de Olla coffee so I already knew a bit what to expect but it was absolutely delicious! I usually take my coffee black so having the addition of the cinnamon spice was really nice! I had a few cups of it during our breakfast since service was really attentive and kept our cups filled! I got the huevos divorcados since I wanted to try both the poblano sauce and the ranchero sauce. They were both tasty but I liked the poblano sauce more and next time I'll probably just get a dish with this! The corn tortillas came out piping hot and complemented the sauce and eggs perfectly. The portion was generous and I left happy with a full belly. read more

Cafe De Olla - Huevos Divorciados - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

This place is changing for premium price for food that less then average. Its been a while since I have been to a place with substandard service. Had to wait about 15 minutes for server come out to take our order!! The only reason they came out to take our order was the we had to go and ask for our server to come out. Order two meal and the only brought two slices of bread for both meals. Again we had to go in and ask for our bill in order to pay. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. OVER PRICE WITH SO, SO FOOD. AND VERY BAD SERVICE. read more

I've been searching for authentic tostadas for so long and I finally found some! I ordered the tostadas with shredded beef and they were phenomenal, their spicy salsa had the right amount of heat too! Their menu is extensive and I want to try it all. Their service was excellent and the server helped us with all our menu questions. We enjoyed the outdoor seating which is pet friendly and they even brought my dog a bowl of water. I found their menu to be on the pricey side, but the food is oh so tasty so worth the splurge when craving good Mexican food. read more

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If you come for a Sunday brunch, you will have to wait. Just expect it. In fact, as soon as it opens, get on Yelp and get on their waitlist. We got on the waitlist around 10:30a and we were seated a little over an hour later. By the time we ordered, the waitlist was closed off completely. The restaurant keeps things moving by putting a time limit on your table, but our party of four didn't feel rushed and service was attentive without being pushy. So, is the wait worth it? Yes! Everything we tried, including their cafe de olla was delicious. The pricing was fair considering the portion size. Would definitely come back! As a random note, when we sat down the cushion of our booth was torn and looked a little rundown, but obviously they have a lot of people coming through, so maybe not surprising? Just took away from feeling five star. read more

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Hi , Just went today. Been wanting to try the Cafe De Olla. It is good but too sweet for me. Got the grilled chicken sandwich , but the bread wasn't buttered good so didn't grill it like i like them. ( like a grilled cheese ) but like the shoe string fries. But it is a cute place ps. Had to get a slice of the maui coconut cake to go :) read more

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Searching for a place to eat, this location popped up on my Yelp search. We took a chance after seeing the amount of positive reviews and it did not disappoint! I would recommend joining the waitlist ahead of time if possible because there were a number of people there waiting to be seated. There is a bakery when you first enter and the restaurant seating towards the back. The food was very flavorful. Be prepared if you are not able to handle spicy food because I was caught off guard with the spice level of my meal. I ordered an Abuelita latte expecting it to be on the sweeter side but it was more of strong coffee flavor. There wasn't a description on the menu so that is a possible suggestion. I did drink it though The service here was top notch! I really enjoyed that they have a cart with fresh bread and offer you some when you are waiting for your food. read more

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I went yesterday with my dad. We were seated quickly no wait. Our waiter was helpful in answering questions when we ordered but wasn't around much following up on if we needed anything. The food came out very fast and we were super grateful for that. However, the food itself was just ok. We did purchase some of the Mexican bread and that was good. The surrounding area has many diner options, so even though we wouldn't go back, we would recommend checking out other spots around because it's a cute downtown place. read more

Parking is hit or miss depending on the day or time, since this area can get busy. I got the cafe de olla latte and it was really yummy! I also ordered the chilaquiles divorciados and double rice since I'm not a fan of beans. Everything was so tasty, except for I wasn't a huge fan of the green sauce for the chilaquiles. The decor was nice and there's a cafe in front. The service was awesome and my server helped me decide what to get, since I can be a bit indecisive. I'll have to go back to try more, since it was my first time, and there are so many good choices on the menu! read more

Cafe De Olla - Chipotle Chilaquiles - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

YUMMY! I have been wanting to try this chilaquiles spot for a while now. Finally got the chance to! We got there early around 8AM on a Friday and the power happened to be out so no one was there. We waited five minutes and the power came back, thank goodness! We were seated and took our time looking at the menu. I ordered the Chilaquiles Divorciados with suizos and poblano sauce. I couldn't decide one one so I'm happy there was an option to try both. They were so delicious! After trying both, still can't decide on one that I like more than the other. They chilaquiles was very creamy with crisp chips. And the rice and beans added a nice side to it all. I got my eggs overeasy so it was a nice creaminess on top of the chips as well. I will say the suizo sauce had a little quick. Cleared out the sinuses. Of course I also ordered the Cafe De Olla. It was nice and warm for an unexpected rainy California day. It had the perfect amount of cinnamon taste with the bitter coffee. And the best part - free refills! The service was great! Quickly taking our order and refilling our waters and coffee. My favorite part was that they didn't try to rush us along our meal. We were able to just eat slowly and drink our coffee for a bit after we finished our meal. We even got coffee to go! Such a fabulous experience! I would definitely come back when I'm in town again! read more

Cafe De Olla - Chilaquiles Divorciados - suizos and poblanos - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

Had breakfast at Cafe de Olle in Monrovia and loved it! I got the All-in-One burrito with Mexican sausage and eggs -- super tasty and filling. My wife had the fajita omelette, which was also really good. Service was friendly, quick, and efficient. Really awesome decor with rustic feel. Nice spot to catch up with a friend over breakfast. Street parking's easy too. read more

Cafe De Olla - The "All In One" Burrito - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Good is great, service was excellent. The coffee and food portions are perfect. I will definitely be back.

It is a good place. Friendly staff and lots of people. The food was ok. I tied their chilaquiles- It felt as if I was in a cafeteria somehow but good. It was hard to have a conversation. read more

One of my favorite authentic mexican restaurants. We got chorizo con papas & Chorizo con Huevos 10/10 When i'm craving comfort food this is my good to spot. They also have variations of Pan dulce and pastries, such as cheesecake, cakes, and cookies. Service is always amazing, however it does get busy over the weekend so I would recommend signing in on your yelp if you don't like waiting. read more

Cafe De Olla - Chorizo con Papas & Chorizo Con HuevosChorizo - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

The kind of food that makes you want to come back for more. I prefer coming during their more "dead" hours because it can get extremely packed during breakfast/ brunch time. Their food honestly never misses! It feels like I'm having my mom's homemade chilaquiles. The coffee is the perfect finishing touch. read more

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Food came out fast, so I thinks lot of things are pre-cooked or hanging around bit especially based on the quality we received. Got an egg entree with meat. The meat tasted burnt and oily. Got another dish the chicuras and the meat was super tough, not sure if it's meant to be like that? The hot cafe de olla was unexpected. For that of you who haven't tried it, it tastes like candy hot tamales. Not for me, glad I got to experience it, but definitely won't get it again read more

A little hard to give this place a bad review as the food is decent. I've had better, but we've been coming here as a family for a long time and that all has come to a halt. Thanks in LARGE part to their rude as f* manager Max. I went on with my bf to eat breakfast 2 weeks ago. We had a plate that offers tamales, rice & beans. Except the tamales are fried. Not being too sure of the fried tamales, our wonderful waiter Julio offered to have me try the plate with one steamed and one fried. He has been our waiter almost every time we have been there and provides A+ service. ALWAYS!! Anyhow, went back again and asked to have the plate served the same way. All to have "Max" the manager come and tell me I had no idea what I was talking about and that would never have happened in his restaurant. First of all, I didn't know it was YOUR restaurant and second of all. Do not ever tell a customer they have no idea and even finish it with "sweetie" at the end. You think your condescending attitude is good PR you have no idea. Horrible management skills. I'm fact no people skills. You blatantly made me or tried to at best, make me feel like I was an imbecile, didn't work sweetie! Then bringing over pan dulce to try to make amends after I told you I was going to talk to the owner about this. You are anything but someone I would ever want working as management, Max! Your company should give your job to someone who is qualified. And.. more than anything. Learn from this! You do not know who you have waking through the doors. I could have been someone very important. And still may be. You have no idea. Treating everyone who walks through those doors with respect is something you need to learn Max.. aka sweetie. Lost good customers for your owners because of your lack of customer service. Very sad. Julio.. thank you for being what was the better part of our past experiences at Cafe de Olla. You deserve a raise for your work! Truly! read more

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The food was delicious I ordered the Denver omelette and my home girl ordered the San Ignacio chilaquiles. We also ordered the cafe de olla, one with ice and the other in a frappe. The cafe de olla was made just right and so delicious both ways. We also shared the banana Nutella French toast. It was so moist and delicious we didn't even have to add the syrup. Over all the food was great it's just the wait time was outrageous, almost 2 hours to get seated. Ooofff! The service was great so I guess that makes up for it. The ambiance well it is a bit bland maybe it needs a pop of color. Overall great. I will come again but maybe on a weekday! I really want to try their Ferrero rocher cake. read more

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