Food is excellent, cozy place, it takes a while to get your food, but it is worth the wait.

Total disaster. Avoid at all costs. Only about 4 other parties there at the time we sat down, yet... Food for 3 people took over 45 minutes. Didn't even get drinks first. Woman behind counter constantly texting. Then very audibly yelling at the kitchen staff... even saw one couple walk in, hear the yelling, then walk directly out without ordering. Zero professionalism. Most tables sat with dirty dishes on them for over 30 minutes. 1 printed menu for the whole cafe. Credit card machine not working. Out of items. Total. Freaking. Disaster. read more

I stopped by and it said they are closed. On Yelp the hours are 10am to 2pm. Perhaps something happened or they need to update their business hours. read more

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really love mary lane cafe. been coming here for many years. it's the perfect brunch spot for after a hike in the angeles crest. we had the breakfast plates and couldn't say enough good things about them. the bacon was incredible crispy without being overcooked. potatoes were flavorful and well cooked with a light smattering of green onions. eggs were eggs i suppose lmao. toast was chewy yet crisp with a good bite and the homemade strawberry jam paired so well with that perfectly buttered toast. i loved this meal so much. vibes here are vintage. the furniture is an eclectic assortment of what looks to be thrifted finds, piecemealed together and not matching. some seats at the main table were way too low and i'm like 5'4 which is average. maybe they need a really big cushion cuz it renders those chairs useless. and my friend said the ac could be stronger.. all in all, a little random cafe in the middle of the neighborhood. it's cool! read more

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A few weeks ago was the first time it said to stop in Mary Lane Cafe with my friend. I've driven by it tons of times since I live down the street. It's a fun little place that used to be the Alta Dena drive thru dairy back in the day. They've done a great job converting it into a dining space. This is a really popular place especially during brunch times and not ideal if you're in a rush. There was another customer that sat by us and said that she only had five minutes eat her food. But if you have the time this is the place to relax and enjoy yourself. We split the Liege waffles. It was almost like a doughnut consistency which made it very unique and it had more texture to it. It lso came with some fruit toppings. We then split a couple sandwiches, the pulled lamb sandwich and also the chipotle chicken sandwich. Both are pretty good! There are maybe a handful of tables on the inside and also on the outside in the patio area. There is an too much parking in their actual a lot but there is always street parking available. They just recently got a new sign so that was fun to see. read more

There was an extremely long wait for a simple avocado toast. I ordered the fried egg over hard, and it came out soupy. I returned it to the kitchen, and they got it right. There is a lot of seating, but it's warm inside. I paid $16. The folks who work here are friendly. The place can be cleaner, but the ants and dead flowers in old swamp water on the table are not the vibe. I would not return here. For the prices of the items, they should do better. The avocado toast was OK. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Dead flowers on table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The reviews don't lie--this place is consistently out of products, prices don't match what's on the menu, food takes far too long, and the tables are often left dirty. What's disappointing is that instead of taking customer feedback to improve, management chooses to argue and make excuses for the poor operations. It's unfortunate because the spot itself is cute and has so much potential, but it's all being wasted. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Updating my review from 5 years ago. If I could give 10 Stars I would ! From the food to the service to the ambience, EVERYTHING is amazing! All the drinks are a MUST! Smoothies, lattes (rose is my fav), and lemonades are perfectly made and not too sweet. My go to salad is the BBQ chicken salad. For breakfast the LOX or French toast. Mia is the best barista ! She made my latte exactly how I wanted, and I'm very picky with my coffee. Great experience and will be back soon! read more

This place looks really cute from outside and it seems like a mom and pop, so I wanted to try it and hoped to love it. Inside, it is a bit dusty and old looking but still has a charm to it. I got a chicken sandwich. It was smaller than expected with a little side salad but overall good. The price was confusing. The menu had one price and the cashier charged me differently. When questioned, she told me the price had recently changed and they didn't get to change the menu yet. Which is all good and fine but why didn't she tell me earlier? I didn't choose the food item for the price. Anyone would have been confused if they saw the menu with one price and was then charged another amount. read more

This place has a taco Mexican food pop up 6pm - 10pm Tues to Sat ! It's pretty good. Don't skip it, worth trying for taco Tuesdays. read more

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The food? 10/10. Been here twice now and their Boschoff Breakfast hits every time. However... imagine my disappointment when I checked their hours the night before to see if they would be open tomorrow for their coffee that I've been craving, drive over just for them to be closed trying to give grace to small businesses but saying you're open and not actually being open isn't sitting right with me. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Bochoff The Boschoff Breakfast, Nova Lox Bagel, Iced Vanilla Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Mary Lane Cafe is the epitome of cozy cottage charm! From the moment I stepped inside, I wish I lived closer to make stopping here a part of my regular routine. This woman-owned, small family business is a gem which offers a lovely place to dine and meet with friends over a latte or one of their home baked pastries. (The Ube Coconut Cake and Monster Brookie are epic!) My Borschoff Breakfast was full of freshly sautéed spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and feta aside scrambled eggs and perfectly crispy sourdough. Next time I will add her famous pancakes or liege waffle to my order. Prices are uber reasonable. This lovely cafe, which used to be a dairy, boasts many outdoor seating options and a large airy indoor space to enjoy. You can add some of this charm to your own home from her newly opened store a few doors down @MaryLaneMercantile. Two thumbs way up. Highly recommend! read more

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A fellow yelper and friend, Ed L. took me out to breakfast for my birthday on my actual birthday. Yes, it was a few weeks ago and this review is a tad late. However, I celebrate all month and now getting around to all my reviews! lol As I approached the breakfast place, I was so confused. It was in the middle of a residential area. I probably parked in front of someones house and walked towards this place which looked like a house from the outside. I honestly didn't know what to make of this place at first. I was very very confused and I felt like I was walking into my great grandma's house. It was retro-ish, vintagy, yet quirky. First thing I noticed is that it is family owned. I love mom and pops and support small business. That's why I really really really wanted to like this place. BUT, I had to knock some stars down for the order mishaps and the lack of service. The food itself is good. It's really hard to get breakfast wrong... On the day of my visit, this establishment was ran by a mother-daughter duo. The daughter was the cashier/server and the mom was in the kitchen making the magic happen. Thus, if you are on a time crunch, this isn't the place to go. It'll take about 30+ minutes to get your food. Also, we had ordered extra sides which didn't come out and had to ask for coffee refills multiple times before we could get it. Sigh... I really wanted to like this place. Would I come back? Yes, I would if I'm not hungry and have 2+ hours to spare. read more

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The cafe can be easily missed, its located at the corner next to the gym. The inside is very antique and it feels like i went back in time. The decor and sittings is placed nicely inside and in the patio. Food was great, no complaints. I would definitely come back for breakfast/brunch but i wouldn't want to order the Avocado toast again bc i can make that at home. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Brioche french toast (left), avocado toast with eggs (middle), and Chipotle chicken sandwich (right) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I just found this cute little cafe right off the corner from my groomer! And the owner lady told me that she's constantly recvd mails supposed to be delivered to the groomer...as their address are both shown 301, except south/north :) I shall tell my groomer coming to visit this lovely cafe, to p/u her mails in person and to try out their food. LOL. My orders: 1). Oatmeal- 2). Side order of fried eggs: yes, I ordered it over hard, yet it's really a bit too hard to bite on..(: Side of bacon is real tasty strips. Overall it's a good neighborhood joint meeting w/ friends, or just come alone. Peaceful. read more

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The food is consistently good at Mary Lane and it's always fresh. The waitstaff is very friendly even when they're busy; they give you honest and transparent wait times when they're slammed. I'm mentioning this because I see a lot of reviews harping on the wait times but this isn't a big restaurant. It's a small family owned business and if you've ever worked in a kitchen or the service industry, you'd understand they're doing great. They offer outdoor and indoor seating that'll make you feel like you're eating at a good friend's house; very cozy and welcoming. My only critique would be training the FOH staff to be a bit more regimented. I.E., making sure drinks come out quickly and offer refills to coffee if long wait times are expected, bringing out cutlery and/or condiments early, giving updates on wait times, etc.. Maybe have more dedicated roles for each staff member so they can be focused on that one task. Like I said, this is a family owned business so I'm sure the FOH doesn't have classic training/experience in the industry but once that becomes more streamlined, they'll be perfect. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Big Dave's Big Dave's Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I can not get enough of this place! When I say it's cute and feels like you're at your granny's I mean it. LOVE the decor, service and food. Such a hidden gem I almost didn't want to share this lol. But I love this place and wish them more business and success. A must try in my opinion. Everything I've tried is amazing but my favorite is the lavender latte iced and the spring thyme sandwich. Coming here instantly puts me in a better mood. read more

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So so soo many things wrong with this place. Waited 50+ mins for food and drinks (party of 3). The server/barista was socializing instead of taking orders, looking at her phone and smiling and laughing, and didnt try at all to make our drinks. Guests who were "good friends of the owner" kept walking behind the counter helping themselves to grab silverware and drinks. We asked for a refund and the barista didn't apologize and just said it was busy.... It really was not busy at all. $90 for 4 entrees and 3 drinks. Only one drink was ready for us. - No air conditioner - dirty tables with dishes on every table (I had to move plates to another table to make space for us to sit) - messy coffee bar As someone who has years of restaurant experience, this was the worst experiences I've had at a cafe. I understand that the restaurant could be understaffed, but a system where the cashier can know what is 86'd would be helpful. They seemed to be out of everything. Management needs to hop in and create a system for this restaurant to actually make this place work. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Messy bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Update: October 15, 2022 @ 11:35 am. I ordered an Avocado toast with eggs and Cappuccino. It took 20+ minutes and the female server forgot my Cappuccino and utensils. She said "I'll get you a free refill." If I have not mentioned it she won't bring them. Furthermore, after two bites I found a long brown hair in my food (see photo). I left immediately! I was Extremely Disappointed and Disgusted. I have been here at Mary Lane a few times for the past few years and was never disappointed until now. I believe the LA County Department of Health need to re-evaluate their restaurant grade and their food handling protocol. Sadly, I will never come back here in perpetuity. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Brown Hair on my Avocado Toast. #Disgusting #Repulsive #UnSanitary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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:: Food & Drink :: I ordered the Breakfast Bowl (with sausage) and the BLTuna. Both were great, simple but flavorful! The iced Guittard White Satin Latte was good, too! I did not know what the drink was going to taste like, so I had to do some research. The syrup is described as a "rich cocoa butter and creamy flavor." There was a bit too much ice at the end, but that's not a big deal. I would go back to try their other lattes! Great spot for breakfast food lovers! read more

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Delicious food and great service! We had avocado toast and french toast with berries. They even made the *cutest* oatmeal for my baby! Will definitely be back. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Baby oatmeal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This review is long overdue. In short, Mary Lane Cafe is amazing. We've been dining here since 2018. My mom and I found it at random and in her last years of life, I can happily say that whenever I mentioned I was ordering from or taking her to Mary Lane, she had a huge beaming smile on her face. She was able to not only meet the wonderful owner, but also had long conversations with the owners mom (who was one of my favorite reasons to visit Mary Lane aside from the food, she's absolutely adorable and so kind). Even after my mom passed, my husband and our sons have spent countless Sundays and random weekdays hanging out and dining at Mary Lane. We bring everyone who comes to visit us from out of town to experience one of our favorite eateries in the SGV. The fact that it's family owned and run makes it feel more like visiting an aunts or grandparents house lol. The vibe is immaculate and the food is well done; not greasy or overly salty or sweet. Artisanal food that one might enjoy in the comfort of their own home. The wait times might be a little longer than fast food, but if that's the service a person is looking for, then there are loads of other spots that cater to instant gratification rather than quality. Get to know the MVPs at Mary Lane, and you won't be sorry. They're always super kind and courteous, great with kids (which we seem to be veering away from in this day and age), they almost always have parking (who can say that in SoCal) and their food is top tier. Thanks you guys for making our weekends time and time again. The SGV wouldn't be the same without you. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Mary Lane OG Decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Customer service was amazing! The servers here really did go above for us and our 4 kids! They are super friendly and even gave us free smoothie samples for all 4 kids. I got the mangle smoothie and breakfast burrito. Kids all got pancakes which were very good! I'd say my breakfast burrito was about an 8/10. I would love to visit again and try something else for sure! Definitely recommend this place! read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Sandwiches were solid and portions were good!! We enjoyed the lemonade & the pastries as well. I'd recommend eating here for the aesthetic, good food and friendly staff!! I would visit again when it's not as hot since inside didn't seem to have AC. read more

My experience has only been through with UberEats, I love love love the boysenberry syrup they use for the pancakes.. its the only reason why I order food from here. Expect to wait prolong periods of time for your food though! I ordered thru the UberEats app an hour and a half before my initial time to leave the house. My Uber driver said he's been waiting over 40 minutes for my order. read more

The last 3 days there have been condiments outside on the tables, lights on inside but nobody's home. Thought they might have closed down. Maybe the left for a long holiday. read more

EDIT: I implore everyone to read my review and then read the owner's bratty, rude tantrum below. The owner clearly can not read , as she thinks I said the "handmade fries" were somehow packaged pre-made. Handmade, means you made them yourself. My point was they are nothing more than handmade fries cut smaller. No onions, nothing special added. She also thinks my mouth cannot tell temperatures like hot and cold. I said the fruit was cold and the strawberry was actually frozen. That does not mean it is packaged frozen fruit, ma'am. It means your chef doesn't think to thaw out the fruit before putting it on warm french toast. I have been eating french toast for some 50 years, and yours is the first establishment to serve ice cold fruit fresh from the fridge or freezer on hot french toast. Congratulations on your bad culinary ideas. My point about the tip is I did tip at the beginning and then regretted it when the service was poor. You can make excuses all you want, but your front of house worker said she thought you were out of the boysenberry syrup (after saying she brought me the wrong one because she forgot what I ordered - great service) but would keep looking, as if you might have it but she and your cook have no idea... just gonna have to guess or assume we don't. She didn't look for it. Also nice save on the pastry packing, but when I had to go in and ask for my stuff as I was leaving 30 minutes later, she apologized and said, "I completely forgot." She wasn't waiting like you want to pretend. She admitted she couldn't remember to finish serving one customer before she moved on to two more who came in after me, and luckily didn't purchase my goods. ----------------- REVIEW: Went and had breakfast here today. Been meaning to try it for awhile. Went a few weeks back at 2 pm on a Thursday and found it locked up and closed, despite Yelp saying they are open til 3 pm. There are no signs with hours posted, so I can't tell you what their hours are, unfortunately. Basically, it's a very tiny place with one large communal table inside, and outdoor seating in front or out the back in a not so nice looking back alley. They took an old drive-thru milk place and refurbished it into what looks like an old-fashioned rural corner store. They have a couple of spots in a tiny lot, but street parking is plentiful. Inside, you can order breakfast or sandwiches and smoothies or tea/coffee drinks, and they will bring them out to you. They also sell some pastries like coffee cake, sugar cookies, brownies, and ube brownies. The breakfast food is decent if not particularly memorable or uplifted. I would give the food 3 stars. However, the service was not good. The girl behind the counter was completely friendly, but she was very absent-minded. I had ordered some pastries, and she forgot to box them up for me until I finished my meal and had to come back in and ask if she was planning to ever box my pastries. I had also ordered a rose latte, the brioche french toast with boysenberry syrup, and sides of bacon and the breakfast potatoes. My first annoyance with the food was that they had no boysenberry syrup. I doubt they make it from scratch, so if they were running out, why not order more awhile ago? Then the berries on the french toast were first of all sparse, but oddest of all they were either freezing cold or actually frozen in the case of the strawberry. Frozen fruit on hot french toast? Never seen that before and it isn't a pleasant experience to the mouth. The toast itself was pleasant enough, but once again not elevated in anyway. It was the most basic type of french toast one could have. The bacon was bacon and fine. The potatoes were possibly the highlight of the food, which is odd since they were nothing more than handmade shoestring fries that had been cut up into smaller pieces before being fried. Still, they were seasoned well. The rose latte also didn't taste like rose at all at first. Until I let it sit awhile and got about a 1/3 in, then suddenly the rose flavor hit. It's a nice coffee drink, which I would recommend, but for awhile there I thought I had mistakenly just gotten a regular latte. Considering you place your order at a counter and all they do is bring the food to you, I guess I felt awkward about tipping. Once I couldn't get the syrup I ordered, and the girl couldn't remember to box all the pastries I just ordered and paid for, I began to question if I should've tipped at all. This is why tipping is usually reserved for the end of the meal. As I said repeatedly, food was okay but no big whoopie. There are better places within the same driving distance to my home. I'm sure I'll just go to the other, better, more exciting places than be rushing back here anytime soon. Avoid. read more

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Went to marylane today hoping to have breakfast to find out they're closed, even tho on google maps it says they're open and they also have a sign saying open. This isn't the first time this has happened to me, i find this very inconvenient. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Delicious Food & Great Presentation. Great Service. The ambience was perfect for a date or just to spend time with family or with your friends. Small Parking Lot good for about 4-5 cars. Credit card payments weren't working so we had to use either Zelle or Venmo. But overall, the experience here was great. Thank you to the staffs and chefs for an awesome and delicious breakfast. read more

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DISHONEST. SHADY BUSINESS. Please be careful when ordering from this place. It's an order before you eat. The cashier showed us a menu. We only got a bagel and waffle with sides and lattes. Per the menu shown to us, my total should have been about $30- $40. However, the cashier told me $56. I had no reason to doubt so i paid. She did not hand me a receipt. And she requested that we Zelle her so i did. However, doubt started to creep in and i asked for a receipt. The prices she charged were very different than the menu. When i asked, she said "oh this is an old menu and we're updating it". If i didn't request a receipt, then they never would have told me. Honestly the food was good but i will never return because it's shady and dishonest. The girl apologized and walked away before i could even say anything. If you're gonna show a menu with prices, its dishonest to charge differently without wanting the customer. I understand mistakes can be made but no giving a receipt was very shady. read more

My favorite little breakfast spot. I ordered this fruity kombucha drink and I am OBSESSED. It's not like other kombucha, it's light sweet & fruity. And omg look at those pancakes. Ugh it was the best little French breakfast. The owner is super sweet, she complimented my earrings lol. and Julie who helped me at the register, so accommodating. I'll be back next brunch time read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Chocolate chip pancakes & sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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3.5 stars, the place and food itself was really nice. I got a skillet and serving size is cute but it was pretty good (wish there was more cheese though). and the place was very pretty and does have rustic charm as well as beach vibes too. the main thing that makes my rating low was the service. when i went, there were two girls manning the cashier that were more interested in just talking to each other and basically ignored me for awhile. they weren't very helpful or accommodating, the server was different and came from the kitchen and he was much nicer. from snooping around the other reviews, it seems there's a customer service problem that comes up once in awhile. i would definitely still go back with friends though since the food was good and the place is pretty, service might be better then too or it was just not a good day for them when i went. read more

Came here last weekend and had wonderful service. Only thing was that they were understaffed, due to Covid. Not sure what happened with the other customers that complained about them but it was great for me. I would need to try them again several times before they get a 5 star from me. The food was filling and is made to order. At first, there was only one person so it took a little longer, but a second person was able to show up and help. The gentleman in the front that made our drinks and grabbed the desserts was very helpful and patient. He even adjusted our drink to the way we like it while.waiting for our food. I had the breakfast bowl and it was a big bag for your buck and was also delicious. My husband grabbed the BLTuna and he liked it. It doesn't look much, but it was filling for him as well. We also grabbed a lemon bar and some ube brownies. Eating them room temperature or cold was not a good for me. After the taste, I realized it would be better warmed up and boy was I right. The ube brownie was even better if you add ice cream to it after its been heated up. Note that there is shredded coconut inside, whish I didn't mind. Over all will come back again. read more

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I lived down the street a couple years ago and finally walked in to this cute spot for some breakfast before my appointment. I have to say, my expectations were high with the pictures and people raving about this place but was disappointed after my first experience. I was told in the beginning that we're pretty much out of everything, should have been a red flag to go somewhere else but I ordered the lox breakfast sandwich. At nearly $15 I didn't think it would be a sad portion of lox. I ordered it with an everything bagel but was told serving it to me that they ran out and gave me the plain bagel. I have mixed feelings about this place but I don't think this would be my go to if I'm in the area for breakfast. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Very vintage decor all over the outdoor patio, indoor seating available as well. the Macademia pancakes are the reason we keep going back and the smoothies are delicious read more

Found this hidden gem by searching Yelp. I can appreciate and support a family owned / small business any day of the week. The food was delicious. I ordered Brioche French Toast and eggs. The coffee was hot and the service was fantastic. This is now a part of my food go-to's collection. read more

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So this place is cute and the food is pretty good - I especially enjoyed their French toast and avocado toast. It's a little bit of a wait but the staff is nice and friendly. The times I've gone they haven't had their boysenberry sauce but I'm hopeful for the next time! Small parking lot and ample street parking. read more

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Such a cute place located in the city of San Marino. The whole store was cute. I have passed this place about a thousand times and never did I ever think of coming in. I recently saw a post on Facebook about Mary Lane Cafe selling Chicken pot pie. I love chicken pot pie. I decided to put in an order online for a Sunday pick up. Fyi, they only make the chicken pot pie on Friday. I got lucky this time and was able to get it on the date requested since there was extra. Super thanks! Mary Lane Cafe is selling the pie for $25 and it was filled with delicious goodies. I have to say one of the best chicken pot pie I have ever eaten. The most impressive thing about this pot pie is the crust! The crust is amazing. The texture of the crust was perfect and just the right amount butter rolled into it. It was so good. The taste of the filling was great too. The filling was filled with chunks of chicken, carrots, potatoes, green beans, and peas. They did not hold back on making/baking this pie. The best taste test is my parents because they like to talk bad about everything but not this. My dad ended up eating half of the pie. That's a huge win in my book. I can't wait to try the other pies here and I was so happy I finally got to try them out. read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Mary Lane is a really cute cafe!! We came here on a weekday for a late brunch. They have a good little parking lot which is nice but also it's tucked in a neighborhood so there's a good amount of street parking as well. The restaurant itself is quite small so I'm not sure how it would be on the weekends but if you catch it during the week there's no wait at all. I will note there wasn't AC in there so on a hot day I simply wouldn't suggest going. It was warm when we went so we sat on the patio but the inside was unbearable. The food was good! It taste homemade and you can tell everything is made to order. I got French toast and bacon and my bf got blueberry pancakes and sausage. Our favorite part were the iced pumpkin spice lattes! They were really tasty and not chemical tasting at all haha The service was also great!! The girl at the front was really friendly and helpful :) I'd come back but for sure when it's a little cooler outside! read more

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Wait 30 minutes, food still not ready , check with the cashier , she said need 45 minutes, this is not a fast food ! There are hardly have 4 tables have customers at the time we were waiting , the guy order before us decided ask for a refund , we have to ask for refund , for the waiting time , and service. Would not recommend this place read more

Mary Lane Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Gabriel, California