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I've been a regular here at Cafe De Olla and I will say that the food never misses!…read more 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!

Made it for breakfast. Join waitlist highly recommended!…read more Food was amazing and cafe de olla always hits the spot! I had chilaquiles poblanos and my husband had chipotle chilaquiles and those were so freaking amazing!

Inside restaurant

Fajita Omelette

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Chorizo con papas

Nano Cafe

4.1(1.1k reviews)

Nano Cafe is super tasty -- we loved everything we ordered. The Eggs Benedict was done perfectly,…read morethe country fried skillet was hearty and flavorful, and the Belgian waffles were so good. Even the orange juice tasted fresh and refreshing. The atmosphere was welcoming, and you can really tell the food is made fresh. Definitely a spot we'd come back to!

A nice place in Sierra Madre on a clean street. It was…read morepretty busy, but there were plenty of seats available. Indoor and outdoor seating and the service was good and efficient. They also have a bar area and patio area. We had a vegetable omelette and a bacon omelette, water and decaf coffee. The coffee was $4.99 with refills available. The vegetable omelette came with fruit. The fruit was a bit over ripe. The bacon omelette came with potatoes and toast. The food was good and cooked well, no complaints there.

Lunch time

Ham Steak and Eggs

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Belgian Waffle Combo

Madres Brunch

4.1(170 reviews)

1.3 mi

This restaurant is very clean and beautiful. The service is great. Friendly and respectful staff…read more The food is amazing and they have a variety of great delicious drinks. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others!

Love the food and the service is amazing Our waitress Natalie was the best, making sure we enjoyed…read moreevery bite.

Love the wall art - so lively and vibrant!

The eggs on my Benedict were perfectly poached!

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Horchata latte - divine!

Basin 141

4.2(600 reviews)

This is a great place to have dinner...my dinner was out outside on a cool Friday evening...same…read morenight as the street market. Very good staff and great service. The menu has a great mix of dishes and variety of excellent appetizers to select from. I had the French Onion soup with braised short rib as my appetizer...sooooo good. This is a must have. For dinner I had the Fish and Chips...a great amount of fries came with the fish. This place is always busy and packed. I'd eat here again. I recommend this place.

My wife ordered the Shrimp Pasta Blanco, and the first thing we noticed was how massive the portion…read morewas. They definitely do not skimp on serving sizes. She could not even finish it, and I had to help after already finishing my own meal, which says a lot because I can eat a lot myself lol. The pasta was creamy, flavorful, and loaded with shrimp. For the appetizer, we had the K Town wings. The wings themselves were super crispy on the outside while still tender and juicy inside. The sauces were unique and interesting. A little sweeter than I personally prefer, but the spice balanced it out nicely and kept me going back for more. I ordered the Black Angus Bassin Burger, and that was my favorite part. It came on a soft brioche bun with caramelized onions, arugula, special sauce, and I added bacon. The burger patty itself tasted high quality, juicy, and flavorful. Everything worked together really well. The onion rings were beer battered and seriously delicious. Golden, crunchy, crispy, and packed with flavor. The fries were also fresh and really good.

Interior

Seared Ahi Salad

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Sofrito Taco Plate

Eat Fantastic

4.1(438 reviews)

2.0 mi

I love the portions and the flavors. This place gets packed drive through and dine in. Love their…read morefried chicken sandwiches. They give you enough fries to feed a family. It's your usual half indoor half outdoor seating place perfect for eating at on a beautiful sunny day. They have some TVs to watch games. Parking space and lot is a bit tight just FYI.

Came here with a group after a kids baseball game. Eating area is only the tables outside. You…read moreorder the food first on the app or at the window then wait to pick up your food at the other window. We ordered a cheeseburger, a lunch box with fantastic burger upgrade. The lunchbox has good amount of food - burger, 2 chicken tenders, fries and a cookie. The burgers are made to order and they are great - both the basic cheese burger and the fantastic burger with bacon and avocado. I really liked the ranch sauce here. Only thing weird is we asked for water and guy said we need to pay for it? Other than that it's a decent dining experience.

Ordering

#79 Breakfast Burrito with chorizo

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Ice coffee

Jake's Roadhouse

4.0(907 reviews)

1.2 mi

Can't believe I haven't left a review for Jake's! I've been…read morecoming here with my dad for years. I am not usually the biggest fan of bbq(a lot of bbq sauces aren't it for me)... but I LOVE Jake's, the secret is in the sauce!! It's sweet and tangy in the perfect way and ends up with a smoky flavor from when they cook it as well. I looooove the huge beef ribs here, and the chicken is pretty good too. I've also tried the baby back ribs, which my family loves but I'm more of a beef kinda gal. Haven't tried much else on the menu because I just love the beef ribs so much tbh. The fries and salad are good, some other sides kinda feel like an afterthought, but the sides aren't the highlight here. I like the "roadside" nostalgic vibe inside, and the staff are nice. Some of the staff have been there for a long time and know a lot of the customers. Overall, this is my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood, and when Monrovia comes up in conversation, I always mention Jake's :)

We went to Jake's Roadhouse to celebrate my birthday with a BBQ dinner with family and friends,we…read morelove BBQ for many style of BBQ. This our first time at Jake's Roadhouse in the city of Monrovia on a Saturday,we throught will be a busy night at the restaurant it wasn't there's were customers enjoy this meal then we ask the waiter for a table he looks around the restaurant and found a table for us. We sat down then we look at the menu to see what to order everybody order on their own but my wife and I order BBQ combo it's come with a half a chicken,Tri Tip,two BBQ pork ribs,two BBQ beef ribs and two sides,we decided pick potato salad and mac n cheese to our meal. The atmosphere at Jake's Roadhouse is relaxing and a feeling see classic interior sign from the past that you can remember those doesn't exist anymore but enjoy walking to back in time. The waiter but out meal our BBQ combo meal to our table it looks scrumptious good. I cut a piece of the bbq chicken it was juicy,and tender and getting that smoke flavor in the chicken. And a bite of the Tri Tip it was tender and cover bbq sauce it good but it little bit too much of the bbq sauce but I enjoy it. The bbq pork ribs were very meaty they so good then bbq beef ribs they were meaty too with good flavor. The potato salad were very good full of flavors in the potato salad and mac n cheese was amazing cheesy good that I really enjoy. Meal come two muffins they very good. Everybody including ourselves enjoy the meal we were very happy and next try different items.

More tables and chairs on the other section of the restaurant

Italian Sausage and eggs with hash. Part of the Country Breakfast

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Side of French Toast since they were out of pancakes- was lovely!! (Came with the California Scramble)

The State

4.2(271 reviews)

1.3 mi

I visited the State for the first time on 05/01/2026 at lunchtime with a party of three…read more Parking is easy to find, all around Monrovia downtown. The restaurant was kind of empty during our visit today; however, it is a small place -- and it was kind of nice. Every other time I have passed it (usually in the evening) it is packed. So, it was nice to be quiet today. Our service was friendly. I had the spicy chicken sandwich, which is a huge sandwich and it was delicious. It was not really spicy; however, I know -- for the masses. It was still absolutely delicious though. I did upgrade my salad to the side Cesar salad and it also was delicious. Overall, it was a nice win for lunch today. I even was able to wrap up half of my sandwich to bring home later. Dessert -- not this time -- but I'll be back!

We've been here a few times and really wanted to like this place. The food and drinks feel more…read moreelevated than most spots nearby, and as locals in Monrovia, we were hoping it could become a regular for us. This last visit was frustrating enough that we won't be rushing back. We came in just before 6:00 PM with a babysitter and a limited window. The restaurant wasn't busy, maybe five tables, but service was completely off. Our entrée took about 45 minutes. It was comped, but no one acknowledged the delay. No apology, no explanation, nothing. We also got the wrong side (fries instead of onion rings), and while it was corrected quickly, it added to the overall feeling that no one was really paying attention. The bigger issue was how absent the service felt. Our server never came back for a second round of drinks, and I had to go to the bar myself. When I mentioned it, the response was basically that the server was busy with another table, which felt dismissive given how long we had already been waiting. No one was busy. By the time food arrived, it was around 6:45 PM. The problem wasn't just the wait, it was the lack of communication or basic hospitality the entire time. I actually emailed the restaurant directly after our visit and never heard back, which is disappointing and honestly says a lot. At this point, it's hard not to feel like they just don't really care about the customer experience or about keeping people coming back. It's a shame, because the place has potential, but right now it doesn't feel like it's being taken seriously.

Patio area bar & lower table

Bruschetta $10

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Bacon Wrapped Dates $10

Sena On Myrtle

3.9(987 reviews)

My daughter took me for Mothers Day to this restaurant and I LOVED it!! I would DEFINITELY come…read moreback. The drive is OK if you don't mind driving out to Monrovia from LA. Found parking for free which is ALWAYS nice. The menu isn't that large which is kind of good. Less choices, less decisions to make; therefore, quicker for me to order. Special drink menu for Mothers Day. I LOVED my pomegranate margarita. It tasted SO GOOD and it was SO PRETTY!! I'm VERY picky about my chiliquilles. I HATE soggy chips. I am delighted to report that it was perfect! The service was very good. Always a plus. I LOVED the ambiance. We sat outside in the back of the restaurant. Several areas to sit. The only issue was that it was HOT so we didn't dare lean back into our seats. I would definitely come back.

Stopped by for Monday happy hour and it turned into one of those unexpectedly great nights. The…read morepricing is solid, especially for the quality, and it's a great way to ease into the week without it feeling like a typical Monday. The ambience really stands out warm lighting, a relaxed crowd, and a laid back energy that feels both lively and comfortable. Sitting outside under the stars added to it, giving the whole evening a calm, almost getaway feel. Food came out fresh and well-prepared, and the service was attentive without hovering everything flowed naturally from start to finish. Add great company to the mix, and it easily becomes a standout night. Overall, a strong happy hour spot with great value, solid food, and an atmosphere that delivers. A+

Back Patio

Takeout family taco packages!

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Chicken pozole special

The Peach Cafe

3.9(2k reviews)

1.2 mi

I was recommended this spot by some friends. I came by…read moreafter a hike in sierra madre. There is a lot next to the cafe & street parking as well. There is indoor & outdoor seating which is nice. There are breakfast& lunch options. SCALLOPED POTATOES! I was astonished to see them on the menu as a brekky side & of course I ordered them with eggs & chorizo. The plate was a 8/10. Hot vanilla latte was a 10/10 , nice & foamy. Restrooms were clean. Staff were friendly & open to questions. Overall , a nice spot to catch up with friends or family. Also, it's by downtown Monrovia so you can take a stroll after your lunch.

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.

The brunch vibe!

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

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Vanilla latte - so lovely!

Shrimp House

4.0(600 reviews)

1.9 mi

This is the best place for seafood. The food is like wharf food. I love it. The jumbo shrimp is…read morereally jumbo. The large is large!! They have a yummy clam chowder both red and white. My husband loves their scallops I love their shrimp fried or grilled. Did I mention they have the best customer service and the place is always very clean. I will return again and again.

This place reminds me of an old school fish and chips restaurant!…read more We decided to come here after passing by hundreds of times on our way home from somewhere. We came here around 5:30PM and the traffic to get to Shrimp House was pretty bad. Found out that you can enter from Myrtle and from Live Oak. We were on Myrtle and went onto Live Oak thinking that was the only entrance.. that was a mistake due to the backed up traffic during the time. When we got there, we were seated at a table. It was pretty crowded, full of older people. The guests were friendly and seemed to be regulars of the place. When the waitress came to us, she took our order. We ordered: Popcorn Shrimp - Loved this sooo much! Reminds me of Sizzler. Popcorn shrimp was hot, fresh, and had a crispy batter! The actual popcorn bedding added to the theme :) 9/10 Ceviche - We got the Mexican style and it was good. Not as good at Kickin Shrimp, but it was a good appetizer to start with. 7/10 Clam Chowder - This clam chowder reminds me of Sizzler's clam chowder. It was creamy and thick, and had a few bits of clams. 7/10 Grilled Seafood Sampler - The fish was nice and flaky. Very flavorful with the seasoning that they used. The shrimp was nicely grilled. We were not a fan of the bell pepper that was on the skewer that bled into the shrimp itself. The flavor was a bit intrusive considering shrimp already has a light flavor. Finally the scallops were a pass. Just grilled, nothing amazing. 7/10 overall Shrimp Scampi Linguine - Not sure what the hype was about, but this was the most forgetful dish I had here. The linguini was a bit soft/overcooked, the fettuccini sauce was thick and not too cheesy, but more creamy, if that makes sense, and the shrimp was just shrimp (possibly the grilled shrimp) and was just drowned in the fettuccini sauce and lost any natural flavors it would've had. 3/10 Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream: Out of the disappointing Shrimp Scampi Linguini, the Lava cake made up for it. We do not usually get dessert, but we were sure glad we got this. Similar to the pazooki from BJ's, but a hot choco cake instead. I can do without the whipped cream though, since I don't like it too much. 8/10 Overall, this place is a small, quaint place for seafood. The appeal is the hometown feel, friendly service, all while providing good, affordable seafood.