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    Monada Cafe

    4.6 (54 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Cute seating area
    Melodie M.

    This cafe is so cute! Selfie wall, treats, sips, free wifi, and a ton of seating make this a perfect work from cafe spot, and I will definitely return. Love that the empanadas are embossed with the monada name. They had a decent amount of cookies and pastries left at almost closing time, and the cookies looked large and gooey! SO many cute tables and chairs outside, a long bar with stools facing the big window, and more nooks, couches, and tables and chairs inside. So many options! Love the decor, service was awesome and friendly. Can't wait to return!

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    Mark M.

    I'm back after about a year away. These folks are better than ever, having dialed in their barista skills.

    Jamie E.

    The food was incredible, the drinks were incredible, and the staff was so sweet! They also had several GF options, including a GF coffee cake, if you need/prefer that. My tropical fruit smoothie was divine, and I appreciated the giant straw! The croissants are flaky and buttery and went perfectly as a breakfast sandwich. The entire place had an adorable vibe and was also super clean. 10/10 would recommend stopping in here for breakfast or a treat if you are in the area.

    Ham croquetes
    Luis C.

    Stopped here for a quick snack while on a bike ride and really like the atmosphere of this place. It's cute, modern, very clean and has a good range of selection when it come to food. I decided to try the ham croquetes and they were light, fresh and delicious. I love a place that makes this little delight fresh! I'll definitely be coming back to try some of the other dished. The sandwich selection looks amazing!

    Cuban panini
    Abigail P.

    I tried this place for the first time and I personally did not like it. I order a ham coquettes and they were a bit soggy. The chicken panini was not a panini and the chicken was flavorless and dry. The Cuban panini and ham croissant was good.The price was not reasonable the chicken panini was 14.99 with no side or drink included the Cuba was 13.99.Overall, I will just get the breakfast items next time because that is what they seem to excel in. Additionally the service was good.

    Cute place
    Brian R.

    A Latin cafe, east of the railroad tracks, is a killer idea. Julius Meinl coffee? Even better. The case, with empanadas, and the menu of Latin sandwiches, looks amazing. What comes out? Espresso that, with an improperly calibrated machine, is off. The meat in the Pan Con Bistec sandwich is under-seasoned, and the whole sandwich is unfortunately bland. The bread is good on crunch, but just lackluster on texture. No chifles (plantain chips), but Cape Cod "reduced fat" potato chips? The chef is Colombian, I'm told. Maybe it is British Columbia? They're going to have to figure out TONE. Don't do Latin half-heartedly. Be Latin and proud, in a neighborhood which just got a Delicias Cuban Bakery three blocks away, at the Chevron station up the street. You can go more Wonder Bread with inoffensive muffins and American sandwiches. This place needs to find its center. It's soul. Is it terrible? No. Is it terribly good? No. It's earnest, but it lacks passion. Lots of restaurants can get by without much energy in their food. We are a nation of grazers. Location, though, becomes a problem. Located closer to the always-promised opening of the long-shuttered Gulfstream Hotel, in a building which doesn't make its retail stand out, street side, the very location demands that A-game food that will turn it into a destination. I hope that they can find a way to kick it up a notch. They're very nice people. I would love to love this place more. Right now, it's won't thrill ya, won't kill ya. That's not enough to make me hunt down parking around that building.

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    Lisa B.

    We loved this little place. There are tables outside and a few inside. Very clean. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I had a great cup Of coffee and a guava and cheese croissant. Delish.

    Mochachino and iced cold brew

    Always happy with our visit! If you're spending the day at the beach stop for a smoothie, an ice coffee, or açaí bowl! Today I got the veggie omlet for breakfast and my husband got the turkey and egg bagel sandwich and oh YUM! Please come support this adorable cafe and small business. The staff is always happy to great and serve.

    Milly L.

    Amazing cute cafe! Great atmosphere! Peruvian owners and amazing staff. Fresh food! Smoothies are the best I've had and amazing coffee! 100% recommend this place

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    Gloria G.

    Monada Cafe is a local gem! It's a cafe conveniently located on the east end of Lake Ave on the way to the beach. It's new, bright, and clean with a hip vibe. The sun streams in while chill music plays in the background. You can get a variety of pastries as well as my favorite, avocado toast with perfectly poached eggs. The owners are South American so there is a Latin flavor to the menu and an excellent café con leche! If you're in the area (or even if not) go and support this local treasure.

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    Good location, cute place with friendly but the food (especially the pastries) and coffee is basic and underwhelming.

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    Great little local cafe. Great service and food. We're really bummed to see the cafe has closed.

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    Really nice little cafe with outdoor seating. The avocado toast with an egg was great.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious fresh food and charming owners. Make time to come here. Highly recommended.

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    The staff is phenomenal, and the food is great. Small, homie feel that keeps the experience personal. Love it.

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    Food was good! Customer service wasn't that good. Lady at the counter had an attitude and was rude.

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    4.8
    (824 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    I came in on a Saturday morning. It was (not surprisingly) busy at 7am, but the line moved quickly…read moreand the servers were incredibly helpful in selecting goodies from the bakery case. I got a box of 6 pastries for the family. When I tell you everything is made from scratch and your taste buds can tell, I mean it. Here's the lineup: passion fruit kouign-amann - give her the 10s. This was hands down the best pastry we got. It has a nice caramelized crust (like a croissant) that balances the passion fruit filling's slight tartness. Seriously, try it. orange olive oil cake (loaf) - ok, the candied orange on top is DELISH. The loaf is moist, not too sweet, and the orange zest really gives it a flavor close to a loaf I had in Santorini! Vanilla bean custard: tastes like a pastel de nata- an excellent one at that. This filling is silky, creamy, and dreamy custard. Carrot cake croissant: this is like taking a bite into the fall season. Great croissant, and the filling is literal carrot cake with cream cheese icing. The spice profile is so warm and cozy. Raspberry hibiscus vegan bundt - I loved that you could really taste the floral note with the raspberry. I can't believe it's vegan! It is just as soft as the olive oil cake. Raspberry cheesecake danish: It's good. The raspberry jam is clearly made fresh (peep the seeds in it), cream cheese layer pairs well with the jam. But it falls short relative to the other pastries in the box.

    I found this place by accident not knowing how popular, or how good it is…read more I just had a biz lunch with somebody and the food was great. I had a cold roast beef sandwich with horse radish sauce. My friend had the turkey sandwich which she loved. Apparently she is a regular. She rarely finishes the sandwich so she took the other half home for dinner. There is a reason why it was fully packed both inside and outside. The food is great.

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    Turkey & Brie Sandwich with black bean orzo
    Turkey & Brie Sandwich with black bean orzo
    Choc Rasp Croissant + Iced Salted Caramel Latte (not pictured)

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    Choc Rasp Croissant + Iced Salted Caramel Latte (not pictured)
    L-Dub Subs

    L-Dub Subs

    4.7
    (111 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    A great Sub Lunch at L-Dub this afternoon! Small place with…read morea big friendly personality. The crew here is very helpful and put together a wonderful sub experience for us to enjoy! I had the 12 inch Meet Up with 2 meats and choice of cheese. Made perfectly and I took half home for dinner!

    We had a very good lunch here. The restaurant has been open for quite a few years, but got a new…read moreowner last year. No worries, however, as almost everything has been kept the same with a few new menu additions. The restaurant is south of Lake Avenue on the east side of J street. There's parking out front. The restaurant is small. They do a lot of takeout and pickup. But there are two 2-top tables inside plus a counter with a few seats should you wish to "dine in" as we did. And there two-top table outside, as well. The two guys working when we came for lunch were both so very nice. And personable. I got a traditional 8 inch sub sandwich with one meat and one cheese. I selected salami and provolone and spicy brown mustard. I added lettuce, green peppers, and cucumbers. And got pickles on the side. My husband chose the 12 inch sub with two meats and a cheese. He selected roast beef and prosciutto plus cheddar. He added tomatoes and onions. He tried their spicy contraband sauce and liked it, too. He brought half his sub home for dinner. They offer many specials and combos, including a special sub of the day. There are so many way they can customize your choices. They also have a soup of the day. The corn and shrimp chowder offered on the weekends sounds appealing. We know we will be back when next craving a sub.

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    Buccan Sandwich Shop

    Buccan Sandwich Shop

    4.7
    (195 reviews)
    6.1 mi
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    If i were going to marry a restaurant, it would be this one....literally the sandwich shop of your…read moredreams. There were so many good choices on the menu that intrigued me (including the steak bomb, buff chic, and italian) but OF COURSE I had to try their beef carpaccio sub... it is truly life changing. Fresh crusty baguette, delicious tasty beef carpaccio, fried onion strings with balsamic??? it is just outstanding. In my opinion, it is worth it to get the boxed lunch. IT came with a ginger lemonade, fresh kettle chips, and a delicious chocolate chip cookie with sea salt. omg. and of course a pickle too. This place is just next level. I cant wait to try the shop in the Gables and to also try some different sandwiches on the menu. Pro tip: place your order ahead of time because it will take about 20 minutes for them to make the sandwich.

    Arthur's has a great atmosphere and the live piano player was a real highlight of the evening. The…read moreambiance is warm, lively, and definitely one of the better parts of the experience. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting. It was mediocre at best and honestly felt more on par with something you'd get at Olive Garden than at a restaurant with this kind of vibe and price point. On top of that, the service was quite slow, which made the overall experience feel even more underwhelming. If you're going for drinks, music, and ambiance, it may be worth a visit. But if you're expecting the food and service to match the atmosphere, it falls short.

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    Pickles for $1.50! Massive, lol!
    Pickles for $1.50! Massive, lol!
    Buccan Sandwich Shop

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    Off The Clock

    Off The Clock

    4.6
    (47 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Hyperbole Warning: One of the most original, authentic, loving (yes, loving!), delicious and fun…read moredining experiences we've had in recent times. OTC is a truly stand-up, customer-forward restaurant where the entire staff is passionate about every customer having a divine evening in their care. Every detail behind the design of the beautifully moody room, staff wardrobe, menu creation, staff training has clearly been lovingly and painstakingly crafted. And it all delivered a wonderfully satisfying experience -- one which we can't wait to have again soon! Caesar Salad, Ceviche, Short Rib, Burger, Half Chicken and their AMAZING fries dazzled us all! The cocktails were wonderful as well. Kudos to Horace and his amazing team! We absolutely LOVE Off The Clock!

    Saw rave reviews on Off the Clock and finally got the chance to visit…read more We could tell the really put a lot of work into cultivating an experience. We made reservations and received a call with information about the restaurant, dress code, parking instructions, etc. Definitely a unique touch and something I hadn't seen before. The DJ spinning records behind the bar created such a fun atmosphere. He went from reggae, to 80's, 90's, and contemporary throughout the night, which was cool. We started with their version of an old fashion (forget the name) and the passion fruit mocktail. The old fashion was delicious. The mocktail was ok, very syrupy. We ordered the ceviche and beet salad. The beet salad was original, innovative, and delicious. Ceviche was very good but tasted a little fishy. We decided to split the short rib entree. It was very good (8.75/10). Maybe a little sweet for my taste but a solid dish paired with a tamarind sauce and garlic mashed potatoes. We had the carrot cake for dessert and it was solid as well. The wait felt a little long from the bar and the kitchen to get our food and drink, but we were willing to overlook. The owner was very kind and warmly introduced himself. We may return for a drink and to hear the music in the future!

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    Buccan Sandwich Shop

    Buccan Sandwich Shop

    4.6
    (135 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    Honestly, one of the best tuna sandwiches I've ever had! A friend and I decided to stop by for…read morelunch, the inside wasn't in operation at the time, so we did the window. There is a line, as seems like there usually is always a line so be prepared to wait a bit. The cashier was nice and friendly, she helped me decide between the tow options I was considering. The line did move quickly and once I had a taste of my sandwich I can definitely say it was worth it. Smoked yellowfin tuna salad with Gruyère, crisp romaine, fresh tomato, mayo, and a mustard shallot vinaigrette served on a crusty baguette, so yum. There is a bench by the window where we sat and ate but note, if you do the window there isnt really anywhere to sit and eat properly. I would 100% return if I were in the area again!

    I was in West Palm Beach around lunchtime, which finally gave me the perfect opportunity to try…read moreBuccan's sandwich takeout on the side of Grato. I've have been salivating over everyone's sandwich posts that have been popping up all over my social media and now that i have been here it is easy to see why this spot is so beloved. Buccan Sandwich Shop is part of the Ember Group's collection of restaurants led by Chef Clay Conley and his partners, Sam Slattery and Oliver "Piper" Quinn. In 2011 the team opened Buccan, a fine dining restaurant in Palm Beach. In March 2015. Members of the Trump family, Michael Jordan, Martha Stewart, and Travis Kelcoe and Taylor Swift have been spotted dining there. In 2015 the original Buccan Sandwich Shop next to the restaurant on South County Road opened. It was inspired in part by Conley's college days and quickly became known for its gourmet sandwiches and salads, the signature beef carpaccio sandwich, and the decadent chocolate chip cookies. Eventually the sandwich shop concept made its way to West Palm Beach. In February 2023, the second Buccan Sandwich Shop opened as a takeout window next to Conley's former restaurant, Grato, on South Dixie Highway. Free street parking is available which is always appreciated. More recently, in May 2026, the Ember Group opened a third Buccan Sandwich Shop alongside sister concepts Buccan and Imoto on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. While the beef carpaccio sandwich may be their top seller, I was in the mood for meatballs. The house made meatballs are adapted from the ones served at Grato. The meatballs are packed into a fresh, crusty baguette with marinara, pesto, and gooey melted mozzarella. It was an Italian dream fulfilled. You can order the sandwiches on their own or upgrade to one of their adorable lunch boxes for just a few dollars more. The lunch box includes your sandwich, house made potato chips, a chocolate chip cookie, your choice of beverage, and a pickle. All together it makes for a hearty lunch. There's no seating at this location but a grab a box for your next gourmet picnic. There are several parks nearby where you can enjoy your meal outdoors. For a takeout sandwich spot that has been here for several years, Buccan is still very popular, and the line can get pretty long depending on when you visit. Pack your patience because the wait is worth it. I loved my meatball sandwich and lunch box and look forward to working my way through some of the other sandwiches on the menu.

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