Coffee is great. My partner and I decided to try some food. I got the cheese croissant with turkey…read morebut it was half hot and cold. We also decided to get some pan dulce however, I had a hard time figure out where to start. The more people that came in the harder it was to browse or reach for other things. I just wish we were welcome or directed us in how to explore the store. When I was checking out it felt dry.

I had such a great experience here! The service was amazing, and the staff made the whole visit…read morefeel welcoming and enjoyable. The place itself is cozy, with a comfortable atmosphere that makes it a great spot to relax, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy some time to yourself. It has such a nice vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer rather than just grab your order and leave. The coffee was absolutely delicious, and the food was just as amazing! You can tell they put care into what they serve, and everything made the experience even better. It's always a plus when a place has both great drinks and good food because it makes you want to come back and try more of their menu. On top of that, the excellent service really makes this place stand out. Overall, this is definitely a spot I would recommend to anyone looking for great coffee, delicious food, and a cozy atmosphere. Whether you're stopping by for your morning coffee, meeting up with friends, or looking for a relaxing place to enjoy a meal, this place checks all the boxes. I had a wonderful experience and would absolutely come back again!

The food was delicious and the portions were generous. The staff were very attentive and friendly…read more It was difficult to choose since everything sounded so good! We will definitely come back.

This place feels like stepping back in time in the best way. It's the kind of diner where a lot of…read morethe regulars are seniors, everyone seems to know each other, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The service was genuinely kind and made us feel right at home. The food was pretty average, but the cozy, nostalgic vibe and wonderful service are enough to bring me back. I

A great brunch spot in Monrovia! We stopped by Madres Brunch in Monrovia for brunch and had such a…read moregreat time! The food was incredible, and we also got to try their special coffee flight, which is such a fun option when you can't decide on just one flavor. It's a nice way to try different drinks while enjoying brunch. The service is amazing and the ambiance is super cool and trendy. We brought our cousin along with us, and it was a fun spot to catch up, enjoy good food, and spend the morning together. If you're looking for a brunch spot in the San Gabriel Valley with creative coffee options and a menu worth checking out, Madres Brunch is one to add to your list!

Roses are red, the morning is bright, pass me the French, And toast it just right. So without…read morefurther delay, let's begin this kook review. Madres Brunch (est 2025) is a new breakfast/brunch spot tucked in the middle of Old town Monrovia. They have 7 other locations throughout SoCal and a great addition to the neighborhood. It's interior design is modern with huge wall decorated with neon signs and colorful art work. Similarly, they have a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service staff. We came here late Sunday morning to grab breakfast. Its surprising that we did not wait and sat immediately. But it got busy by the time we left. Their food and drink menu was compendious with pink bold fonts and heart emoji. Food was a mixture of American and Mexican flavor. I personally find some of the food names funny such as "Divorciados" lol. One could imagine what it was. And no I did not order it. I had something more healthy meal--Salmon toast x salad and House blend coffee. Brioche toasts were thick, delightful and tasty but the salmon was dry and thin. Coffee was terrific. Luz, a young female service staff with beautiful blue almond eyes, was attentive and nice. Prices were fair for the area and reflects the food portion. Plenty of public parking lot in the surrounding area. Overall, I enjoyed having breakfast at MB and will come back again in a not too distant future. ;D I recommend you visit.

Amazing service, food wad great. Our wsiter esd Travis,and he was 200% on top of everything;…read morerefilling water, making sure we felt taken care of. I was impressed because this kind of treatment and service usually you get it at upscale restaurants. Good job Travis, thank you so much for all you do.

Basin 141 is a bar and restaurant located in Old Town Monrovia. It has a very open layout with high…read moreceilings, good décor, and a nice vibe. We sat at a table by the front window facing the main drag. The area definitely has an old town feel with many restaurants and shops up and down the street. There is also a park right across the street. There is plenty of parking around the corner on the street and in a nearby lot. I started out with the Coughlin's Law cocktail (Aviation gin, house infused vanilla syrup, fresh lemon, egg white, lavender bitters, $16). It was a good light drink with light vanilla and lemon flavor. I always love a good foam top too. She started out with a Basil Paloma (Herradura silver tequila, muddled basil & grapefruit, fresh grapefruit juice, lime, simple syrup, seltzer, $15). It had good grapefruit and basil flavor, and was nicely balanced. We ordered the buffalo cauliflower appetizer ($14). The cauliflower was supposed to be grilled, but it seemed almost raw. The buffalo sauce definitely had a good kick. For my entrée, I had the Black Angus Basin Burger (manchego cheese, carmelized onions, arugula, special sauce, brioche bun, $19). The burger was excellent. The cheese, carmelized onions, and arugula was a great flavor combo. The fries were good, but I'd order them more crispy next time. She had the two taco plate with fish and potato tacos ($15). The taco shells were freshly fried, and it was a filling plate that she enjoyed. We had one more round of drinks and I had the Billionaire cocktail (Old Forrester 100 proof bourbon, lemon, house made grenadine, absinthe, $16). This was excellent. It was very balanced, and not boozy at all with a very light sweetness. Her second was the Smoke and Fire (Peloton de la Muerte mezcal, Ancho Reyes liqueur, muddled jalapeno & orange, fresh lime, agave, chili salt, $15). It was pretty well balanced with a medium smokiness. It definitely had a kick of heat on the finish. Our server Lakyn was friendly and provided good service. The menu prices are cash prices. There is an extra 3.5% surcharge if you pay with a credit card. The buffalo cauliflower appetizer was mostly a miss, but everything else was very good so I'm rounding up to five stars. They have a very good sized cocktail and food menu, as well as many beers on tap. They also have happy hour specials. We would definitely return if we were in the area again.

Tried this place for the first time after passing it many many times, and I am glad I did! The food…read morewas way better than I anticipated, service was great and super fast, and the restaurant was clean from what we could see in the drive thru window. The staff was very helpful with upgrading our lunch box fries to chili cheese fries for only $4.50 more, as well as making the hamburger into a cheese burger for $1.00 more. The lunch box was so filling that my sister and I shared it and we were satisfied. The $14 base price for the lunch box (can be ordered after lunch time and well into the evening) was excellent for a classic burger, delicious chicken tenders, a cookie, and fries. Their fresh lemonade was also so good! I will definitely be back to try more items!!

I'm not mad at eat fantastic! I'm a connoisseur of burger joints and the times I've been here have…read morebeen solid. Bravo to their menu selection and quality. The sandwich was decent from what I remember. Not too crazy about their zucchini with all that Parmesan cheese on it however. Oreo milkshake smacks. They got better deals than I got if you're ballin on a budget. Overall it's a decent alternative to the big players for your fast food lunch break.

Great chili cheese fries! Huge portions!…read moreThe tuna salad is huge! I'll be back Great service! Thank you!

Jake's is located in Monrovia. They have the best breakfast in town in my humble opinion…read more The Country Breakfast is so delicious and such a good value. Also ask for their house-made secret hot sauce! It is made fresh and you can taste the difference. Our go-to order is always the country breakfast with 2 raspberry pancakes (you can sub for regular pancakes), spicy sausage, fried potatoes (the best!) and scrambled eggs with coffee and OJ. This breakfast makes me SO HAPPY! Service is excellent. The vibe is your local neighborhood eatery: joyful, causal, familiar, and noisy.

Brian Moody, chef at the Monrovia State, makes the most phenomenal gourmet tacos you'll ever have…read morethe pleasure of tasting. Do not miss Taco Tuesday at the State. PS.If you ask nicely, Savanah (bar tender extraordinaire) might put on some French Café Musique for your dining and listening pleasure.

I've held off on writing a review but tonight was my fifth time back and I feel like I've collected…read morea large enough sample size to officially share that The State is... okay. Clearly I wanted to like it so bad that I came back five times because I had a wishlist of five food items I wanted to try. However, each time unfortunately just got progressively more disappointing. My first time here, I had the shrimp tacos which were good but very small. I also had a Jasmine Refresher, which was delightful! My second time, I had the pesto chicken sandwich which was also pretty good but nothing to crave or write home about. My partner and I also shared some poutine which was soggy, and glued together by a blanket of cheese. Someone might like that but it was ultimately disappointing to me. Additionally, the service was slow but I was forgiving because it was lunchtime. My third time, I came late with my partner and sister. This time, was not overly busy, but the service was even slower. I had the spinach and artichoke grilled cheese that I had super high hopes for. It was really greasy and again, nothing to write home about. It might just not have been what I was expecting. My fourth time, I shared street tacos and a soup & salad with my partner. Again, tacos were tiny and greasy. They were also made with one corn tortilla each? Y'all know if you're using tiny baby corn tortillas, you need two or it's gonna rip. The salad was fine. The soup was like a mystery vegetable situation with cheese. I still don't remember what it was. Tonight, my final time, I finally tried their The State burger. The bottom bun was wet. My friend got their maple glazed chicken with risotto which she said was salty and she opted not to take leftovers home. We both got the Girl Next Door cocktails which were fine. I was feeling gooooood. So, I've finally come to the ultimate conclusion that this place is more about their drinks and the chill, intimate (albeit kinda dark and slow sometimes) ambiance. I don't know how this one compares to other locations but it ultimately feels like someone had the IDEAS of gourmet food, but they just can't execute it. I wouldn't say people should never come here... only that Basin 141 down the street is similar, more casual, and seems to know how to execute so be a regular there instead. Sorryyyyy.

Food is always great, the ambiance is always nice and the service is top notch. Shoutout to Frankread more

~ food: skinny marg: 9/10 solid marg…read more pomegranate marg: 10/10 delicious burger by nik: 7/10 good flavors but need a bit more crunch pescado tacos: 9/10 crunch fish and soft tortillas, i really loved the salsa and sauce it came with ~ service: 8/10 good service but nothing too special ~ parking: street meter parking available

We went for brunch on a Sunday mid morning... And wow! It was very busy. We had to put out name…read moredown and waited for about 35 minutes. We were seated and a friendly server came by to ask what we would like to drink. We ordered a mocha latte and a coffee. Both drinks were quite good. The atmosphere was quite rustic and traditional barn/home style interior with crowded customers chatting away. The sound level was a little bit on the loud side, but it was too be expected. We ordered the Breakfast burrito with apple wood smoked bacon with breakfast potatoes as the side. We also ordered the Nuts & Bolts with apple wood smoked bacon with crispy scalloped potatoes and cornbread. Everything was good. Breakfast potatoes appeared to be deep fried which I did not expect. I actually love my breakfast potatoes cooked and browned on a cast iron pan. Even though the place was packed, service was good. Or server kept checking on us and brought more coffee for me couple times before I ran out. I would come back for sure.

I went to enjoy a Sunday Brunch and was not disappointed. I had the Brisket Melt with fruit and…read moreunlimited mimosas. We met the manager Morgan who was happy to meet, greet, and ensure customer satisfaction. A must to check out in the beautiful city of Monrovia.