I had a memorable experience at Grey & Cash (Monrovia). I ordered the Nitro James Brew ($8.25 - 16oz - 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 read more

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Pretty cute place. Not big but buzz. There are local students art works show case here too. 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. read more

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Love Grey and Cash. I used to work nearby and would order items weekly. Now I order once or twice a month, and it's always a treat. I always order online because the line gets long. My go-to order is an Iced James Brown and the Bacon/Egg/Cheese on brioche. Hits the spot every time. read more

Food is amazing, great portions. My favorite coffees to get are the Honeycomb iced latte which is my healthy version of the delicious James brown. Great milk selection ranging from oat, coconut, almond, macadamia, and soy! Busy on weekends but it's worth the wait. Weekdays are cool and chill with WiFi! read more

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Came here for brunch and got the rancheros burrito. It tasted alright and didn't have much flavor to it. The space itself is nice though, there are tables and couches, making it a good spot to study or just hang out and chat with friends. read more

Grey & Cash - rancheros burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Torn on this one. Great place and vibe. Your neighborgood coffee shop that everyone goes to. I ordered about 8 sandwich combos a day before. Called in about 10 times that morning to add another sandwich and was successful on the 10th try. I get it, they are busy. Get there and there are bags and I asked if chips and napkins are in there, cashier says yes. Lunchtime happens and bags are opened in the office, no napkins or chips. Annoying. Sandwiches are great! Thick, filling and high quality.. but I'm embarrassed my clients don't have chips or napkins. Come back and after the fact, let them know, they say go ahead and grab my chips now. I grab 8 and then head back home. I get home and 4 of the 8 chips are expired.. just can't win here :( Service and expired chips here really soured my experience. Otherwise, looks like I place I'd love to sit, chill, enjoy a sandwich. read more

Grey & Cash - Expired chips :( - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

I got a giftcard to this location and with $10 I can afford drink. It's in old town Monrovia and I never noticed it before. The coffee shop is dog friendly and serves food like avocado toast. The croissant was flaky and the strawberry matcha was sweet. Many people are inside working on their laptops, so I grabbed it to go. The line was long because there's only one cash register with a friendly staff. They did forget my order by accident, but quickly made it when they realized eventually. read more

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Brunch + Vibes = happy What we ordered. Jive turkey - toasted sourdough turkey, avocado, tomatoes and some yummy sauce. DELICIOUS Jalapeño cheese gluten free bagel- True as advertised. My daughter cannot eat gluten and if this bagel was not gluten free, she would have been sick all day! She said yummy bagel! Rancheros bowl with scrambled eggs, black beans potatoes, avocado, salsa- I liked this bowl I would enjoy it with more potatoes thou. Dirty oatchatta latte - bad girl but she good! James Brown - needs more espresso but it had some flavor. The seasonal banana drinks were sold out by noon! I must come back. Overall, good place. SUPER FRIENDLY STAFF! Whoever was DJ, I loved the music selection! Faye Webster! Nice! read more

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Cute coffee shop that is also pet friendly! Very chill ambiance and friendly staff that gets drinks out quickly. I got the honey chai which is good if you prefer a sweeter more subdued chai flavor. I'll definitely come back to try one of their coffees next time. read more

Grey & Cash - Honey Chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Background On Visit: After finishing brunch at Peach Cafe, we decided to walk to Grey & Cash to get some drinks. Credit Cards: They're accepted. Restroom: Restroom is available. One unisex restroom. Wait Time: Went on Sunday and there was a lot of people inside and outside of the shop. Wait time on the weekend can be long, so try to patient. Coffee Program: Sightglass Coffee roasts their coffee beans for them. Location/Parking: Believe it or not, but this place use to be Parchment Coffee, and before that, it was Friends Cafe. Parking can be found Ambiance/Decor: Pretty cool ambiance with modern furnishings. Service: Service was decent. The barista that helped me was friendly, attentive, and was informational about the shop. Drink Of Choice: Just got the drip coffee ($3.25). It was quite decent. Grey & Cash For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to get their drip coffee and try their James Brown drink. read more

Grey & Cash - drip coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Coffee was good. Great location, sitting available inside and outside. Friendly staff which is alway a plus. Will definitely return and try one of their signature drinks. read more

Grey & Cash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

I love trying matcha spots in different areas, so I decided to stop by since this café is close to where I live. The vibe and ambience are really nice modern, clean, and with both indoor and outdoor seating. The girl who helped me choose was very sweet and friendly, which I appreciated. I originally came in hoping to try the strawberry matcha, but it's seasonal and only available in the summer. So I went with the iced pumpkin matcha latte instead. Unfortunately, it wasn't my favorite. I don't think I'd return specifically for the matcha, but they do have other items on the menu that I haven't tried yet, so it might still be worth exploring for others. Overall, a cute spot with great service just not my personal matcha preference this time around. read more

Grey & Cash - Cashier - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Something that surprised me about this place is that both their food AND coffee are equally delicious-- usually places only get one right. read more

Grey & Cash - Short iced honey latte with oatmilk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

The sandwiches are surprisingly good at this coffee shop. The Clubber received the stamp of approval from my hubby who is a sandwich fanatic willing to drive 1.5 hr just for sandwiches. The Godfather was yummy too. The decor is cute and not overwhelming, some sofas for comfort. I'd like to try their baked goods next time. read more

Grey & Cash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Stopped by the area and a girlfriend told me this place was really good. Monrovia has a lot of parking all over the downtown area which I love. I went ahead and tried their hazelnut latte and their ranchero breakfast burrito and they were both delicious. The coffee wasn't over powering with the hazelnut flavor, maybe next time I'll ask for more syrup and the burrito was soo good and it was a decent size for the price! They do not give you this little burrito which I appreciate. read more

Bombbb!!! Love the vegan options here 10/10 recommend for vegans, I'm sure it's good for the non vegans 2 read more

Grey & Cash - Vegan egg and cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Very lively cafe! Ordered the James Brown which is an espresso with milk, cinnamon, & brown sugar; flavor profile was there and I adjusted to 50% sweetness and it was great. Lines can be long but moved quickly and I was out in/out under 15 minutes for 3 drinks. read more

Grey & Cash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

This is a yummy spot for a quick meal in downtown Monrovia. It's a bustling spot on the weekends but the line moves quickly and the staff has always been friendly and welcoming. So far I've tried the Monroe breakfast sandwich and their breakfast burrito. Both were really tasty and quite filling, and their lunch sandwiches look great as well. I like that they have an expansive beverage menu that includes a variety of specialty drinks like the strawberry matcha and golden chai. read more

Grey & Cash - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Poor quality control today. Have been here many times with good experiences. This morning I went in at 11:00am and ordered the Egg bacon cheese sandwich. The bottom bun was burnt black. Not a little overdone, but full on charred. The taste was so bitter it could not be eaten. Expected more from a $13 sandwich. We see the staff craft the food so it was clear that whomever toasted the bread and assembled the sandwich did not care if a loyal customer was presented with a subpar meal. Needed: Retraining on what to do if the food doesn't pass quality inspection before it gets to the diner. read more

Grey & Cash - Burnt Bun on Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

My go-to local café in Monrovia. Everything here is delicious -- from the food to the espresso drinks to the matcha, hot or iced. The staff is super friendly, and the service is always great. It's definitely a local favorite; you can tell by how many people know each other. What really stands out are the syrups -- they taste homemade and make every drink pop. You honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

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This place is always, always packed, and for the longest time, I wondered what the hype was all about. I mean, they're busy even on weekdays.. like, what do these people do for a living that lets them chill at a coffee shop midweek lol. Well, I finally gave it a shot, and now I totally get it. Everything we had was SO good! My friend ordered some kind of coffee (which I completely forgot), but I got the Golden Chai, and it was absolutely bomb! Also, the Lox? Perfection. Everything was just spot-on. Now I see why this place stays packed. Definitely worth the hype! read more

Grey & Cash - Golden Chai & Lox - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Tried Grey and Cash in Monrovia today and really enjoyed it! I got the pistachio latte with hints of orange, which was such a fun and unexpected flavor combo. I love any place that uses actual orange peel for flavor in coffee ..total game changer. Next time, I'd probably add an extra shot and maybe a little more ice, but overall it was smooth and balanced. The service was super friendly, and the café itself has a great setup ; plenty of seating and a cozy vibe. I actually loved the dimmer lighting, which made it feel warm and inviting (no harsh overhead lights, thank you!). Definitely a spot I'd come back to for another coffee break or to hang out with friends. read more

My stylist recommended this place to me (she works at Agence Salon around the corner) and I will now have some place to regularly go for food during my appointments. It has that cool coffee shop vibe to it, you can definitely tell who the regulars were. I ordered an egg, bacon, cheese sandwich and to my luck, they had one more fresh OJ. I'm a sucker for fresh squeezed. I enjoyed the first few sips of my juice and waited a few minutes for my food. I love that I could see it being made in front of me. It was delicious and I can't wait to go back and have more. I'm hoping next time I can stay longer. But thanks to my stylist, now I know about this place. Next time I'll try one of their coffees too. read more

Grey & Cash - Egg, bacon and cheese sandwich with fresh OJ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

[ Drink ] I ordered the Brown Sugar Matcha since I wanted to try matcha with cinnamon and it was good, I wished the matcha taste was stronger. [ Service ] Customer service was good. [ Parking ] There's parking in front of the shop, as well as street parking. If all else fails, there's a free public parking lot near the movie theater. read more

Grey & Cash - Brown Sugar Matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I've been here plenty of times and it's always worth it. It's a reliable coffee shop with consistent quality. The menu is quite expensive. I've tried a good number of drinks and none have disappointed thus far. Drinks can have the option of hot/cold and choice of alternate milk. The coffee are drinkable hot, much appreciated. In addition, the drinks aren't overly sweet. They also offer baked goods which are tasty. There's a breakfast menu but I haven't tried it yet. Depending on the time the line can be long inside but it moves quick enough. The staff are great and friendly! There's loads of seating while surrounded by fun wall art. They also have a giant skeleton during Halloween time! The atmosphere has always been a chill cafe shop that doesn't get too loud. Overall, a great place to hangout or grab a coffee on the go! read more

Grey & Cash - Lavender latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

The seasonal drinks, food and ambiance never disappoints. I love their regular drinks but their seasonal always hit. From Latte de olla to a strawberry matcha latte is amazing. They have coconut milk as a dairy alternative which is great. Their food is delicious. My favorite dishes are their avocado toasts, ranchero bowl and their sandwiches. On Fridays they sometimes play some Spanish music and always play the bangers which just adds to their vibe. Definitely a place to stop by. read more

Grey & Cash - Coffee in a mug - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I am so lucky that I am barely finding out about this place after having been at city of hope for treatment all of last year. Had I found it earlier, I'd be broke. Breakfast sandwiches are delish and their coffee.... The James Brown latte ( not pictured). Oh man, I plan on getting it every time I head over in that direction. read more

Grey & Cash - Breakfast sandwich - The Monroe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Delicious as always! I tried their seasonal latte de Olla this time, and I hope they keep it around for a while. I'd love to have it again! It definitely had a Christmas-y taste with the cinnamon and sweetness. Staff are friendly, fast, and very good at explaining the menu items or making suggestions if you're not too sure what to get. You can also order online if you don't want to wait in the store, but the cellular data is not great in this area so you may have issues placing the order. read more

My favorite tuna sandwich. It's large enough to split or get two meals out of it but also so yummy you might eat the whole thing. Great selection of espresso drinks, coffees and teas. Try one of their specials, I had a pistachio latte once that was very good but the lavender latte it my normal order. Lots of seating but there are the usually workers who plant themselves there all day. I hope they are ordering lots of food and drinks not just taking up table space. They have a few tables out front for a lovely view of the mountains. I do wish they were open to at least 3pm but ideally 4pm. I'm a late lunch eater so I often want to go there but they've already closed. read more

It's packed. it smells bad and it's very dark. food did not look appetizing . Server could barely understand what I was saying read more

Perfect--here's a witty, honest review for Grey & Cash that shares your taste without sounding harsh: "Before you come for me... I grew up on Kona coffee, okay?" Grey & Cash is cute, the vibe is right, and the staff is lovely--but the coffee? It's just not for me. The flavor is strong, bold, and a little aggressive--kind of like a first date that talks too much about crypto. If you love Starbucks-style coffee, you'll probably vibe with it. But I was raised on smooth, farm-fresh Kona brews that whisper gently, not shout. So take this with a grain of Hawaiian sea salt. Still worth a visit for the ambiance--just maybe not my daily go-to. Love the cute street it's on and SO HAPPY for GF bagels. I will drive an extra 30 min for this before work bc GF bagel Sandi's are so hard to find. read more

Grey & Cash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

(+) Breakfast burrito (+) Lavender Latte (+) James Brown Grey and Cash is a casual, cozy restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and vegan and vegetarian items. Drip coffee, lattes and teas are also served hot or cold. It is a fun place to be on the weekends as the line to order can reach wait times of 15-25 minutes. Plenty of variety allow Grey and Cash to excite everyone in the group. Food/Drinks: The breakfast burritos are one of my favorites in the area. The quality is seamless, and the taste come together so perfectly. You'll have to try one to understand what I am talking about. It is filling enough where I am not in total food coma. I have ordered a few lattes in my visits here, but my favorite is the James brown. It reminds me of a vanilla latte but with cinnamon. The lavender lattte was also a good option if youre into lavender. Service/Ambiance: There are plenty of tables to sit down, but many are occupied during peak hours. Dogs are welcomed inside. I have not dined in, but it does get very noisy and the line to the register runs straight through the middle of the restaurant. Very casual breakfast place. Overall, I would recommend Grey and cash for breakfast and coffee. I have not tried their lunch items yet, but one day when I wake up late. It's inevitable. read more

Super busy inside with friendly staff. I attempted to order the Nitro James and they were out so I got the James Brown with Cold Brew. I also attempted to order the Blood Orange Tonic and they were out of that as well so I ordered an espresso tonic. Disappointed that they were already out of two seasonal items. The wait was long in line as well, and it seems like they are fully staffed. The cold brew James Brown was tasty! Not overly sweet. The Espresso Tonic is okay, not anything to write home about. read more

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Their breakfast sandwiches are so good! I usually order the standard bacon, egg and cheese on brioche. So good! Staff is really nice and the place is spacious. There are different seating options; table and chairs, a bench, or sofa chairs. I also like to pair my breakfast with a cup of lavender tea. read more

Grey & Cash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Used to go to Grey & Cash all the time as a former Monrovia resident. Came back to town from Austin to work on some comedy bits. When I asked for the wifi code, the cashiers said there's no weekend WiFi available.... I've been to 46 countries and used WiFi in cafes in pretty much all of them as a cafe is usually my first stop in a country, I've never heard of a cafe telling me they don't have weekend WiFi. So Grey & Cash is the first in 46 countries.... Maybe they fell on hard times needing to conserve WiFi? Anyway. I have not written a review in years but this seemed so odd, out of pocket, and unheard of that, I just needed to tell others so that way they're aware. If you need a cafe, some Wifi and it's a weekend, I guess don't come to Grey & Cash. You can get wifi on the weekends in cafes in Cambodia, Egypt or Japan but not Grey & Cash.... I guess people don't come to cafes to use WiFi in 2026? This is so bizarre. read more

Grey & Cash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

First time here and what a pleasant surprise! The coffee recommended was really good (and kept me awake the whole day hahah). Get the "James Brown" (Espresso, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, milk). That's the winner! read more

After a great Breakfast at Jake's I wanted a coffee I got the Nitro James Brown it was so yummy and super Smooth and best part fast because they just pour it pre mixed straight out the spout. Side note Holloween Décor is on point they had hand drawn originals that can be purchased. read more

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Lovely staff, so friendly and amazing! Best coffee shop in Monrovia area. I get the iced James brown half or 1/4 sweet, so yummy, love the cinnamon! Their iced mocha is also decent. I also order the turkey pesto sandwich a lot. I love the pesto aioli they use, so yummy!!!!! Plentiful seating and free wifi. Nice space. Was able to get a lot of work done there! read more

The Ranchero Bowl was amazing!! Full of flavor... I highly recommend. We also had the James Brown espresso drinks which were amazing as well! We will definitely be coming back often! read more

Grey & Cash - Ranchero Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Waited more than 30 minutes for our two burritos and around 20 minutes for our drinks. Hojicha cream top did not taste like hojicha and was pale in color. The burrito tasted like a breakfast burrito but not worth $12 or 30 minutes of waiting. Inside was nice but food and drinks were not good. Will not be coming back. read more