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    Monica's Livermore

    4.0 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    White Mocha Iced Coffee
    Jazmin G.

    Visited Monicas on a Sunday for brunch & were not aware of the farmers market, which didn't help with how busy this place got at that time. We arrived at 12:11pm & got seated at 1pm do an FYI for anyone visiting this location on a Sunday. Besides that our server was on it, very attentive, she took our order right away since we knew what we wanted already! She checked in on us frequently despite how busy it was. Our iced coffees were good & our foods were also very delicious. We all were satisfied with the service & food!

    Toasted Marshmallow Latte
    Carolina L.

    This place has amazing service and a great variety of food and drinks. The bar area looks awesome. Was not to fond of the chicken fried steak, but the rest of my food especially the lemon ricotta pancakes were especially delicious. Loved the house jam! Will take us a bit to comeback due proximity, but will definitely be back for more of that delicious toasted marshmallow latte.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Nancy L.

    I was looking for a nice brunch place to try in the area and this place hit the spot! It had a cute ambience outside so I def recommend dining there. The service was great and attentive. I got the huevos rancheros. The huevos rancheros had such a big portion and was super filling. The chicken was juicy, there were 4 eggs and a lot of bean sauce to ring it in! It went well with the tapatio too. I loved the fresh pico de gallo on the side. I had some leftovers to bring home. This would be a nice spot for some mimosas next time :)

    Nicki P.

    My family and I visited Monica's on a Sunday during lunch with a party of six (2 adults and 4 kids). It wasn't very crowded, but we still waited about 20 minutes to be seated. To make matters worse, they were out of chicken tenders something we were counting on with kids in our group so that was already a bit disappointing from the start. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. Our food took over an hour to arrive. When it finally came out, the burger was both cold and not at all cooked. After taking a bite, he initially thought the texture was from the lettuce, but quickly realized the center of the Beyond Burger was still frozen. We waited another 20 minutes hoping the issue would be resolved, but by then he had completely lost his appetite. In the end, we paid and left without finishing the meal. Overall, the long wait times, limited menu availability, and poor food quality made for a very disappointing experience especially with kids. I was really hoping for better.

    Hot coffee
    Winnie L.

    Excellent chilaquiles. Must add chorizo with an over medium egg. The perfectly ripen avocado. The crème fraiche. The sweet red onions and green sauce l. Every bite came together to a perfect bite. Every time. Then the lemon ricotta pancakes. Wow. Just WOW. Four fluffy thick slices of pancakes made with buttermilk. The lemon curd is to die for, like a lemon bar filling. There was a lot to stuff in my mouth so sharing this with another dish with 2 - 3 people is recommended...unless you're hungry hungry. I don't know why I don't come here more often. This will be my New Year's resolution for 2026.

    French Dip
    Whitney T.

    Had brunch here on a Sunday, put my name down for a 45 min wait and walked around the farmers market! Got the huevos ranchero with poached eggs and medium rare steak, a marshmello latte, and my bf got the french dip. We also got french toast to share. The huevos ranchero was delicious! The steak added on was worth it for the amount you get! The steak was perfectly done at medium rare! I really loved the poached eggs! Everything was saucy and delicious. I wish I ate this dish fast enough because the tostada was no longer crunchy in the end! We got the french toast dish to share and it was also lovely! I love a sweet brunch so I had no complaints about this! The marshmello latte was also perfect paired with this brunch! My bf loved his french dip. I don't remember how it tasted so I can't say much about this. Really great place for brunch. Loved the huge covered outdoor seating area with heat lamps! Also very dog friendly! Definitely would come back again and try more drinks next time!

    Rona S.

    This place was recommended by a friend of mine and have had it in my bookmarks for a while waiting on a weekend that I finally remember to go. We went on a Sunday, around 9am so it was busy but still had plenty of seats outside. It was a very cold and foggy day so I was glad they had plenty of heaters outside to keep us warm. The menu was big so took us some time to decide. I got Roberto's Special and my bf got a classic breakfast. We also got a waffle on the side because my friend was raving about the waffles. Everything was delicious. Our plates were huge, I think I only ate half my food and took it to go. The coffees were good, and the waffles were amazing. The waffles were soft and chewy and had a crunch. Almost like there were sprinkled with granulated sugar on the outside. Next time I think I will be just getting a large stack of waffles and two cups of coffee. I can't wait to go back!

    Justin A.

    Usually when we dine here it's good food good service but today I took my mom here and service was horrible when ordering the 40$ crab egg Benedict beware that you are to EXPECT crab shells. At least that's what manager Melissa told us. When discussing this with her and coming to agreement of taking a percentage off the bill our server Ericka became VERY aggressive raising her voice and threatening to call the cops and getting in my girls face she should not have a job in service if this is how she carries herself. The standard you hold your staff to reflects the restaurant. What a disappointment for what was supposed to be a nice start to the weekend.

    Horchata (spiked pina colada version)
    Kennycia D.

    I found this last minute and recheck reviews were super good so I had to try it. They don't do reservations or yelp waitlist so prepare for a wait. I got there at 1 and for 2 ppl we had a 45 minute wait. It's a lot around so we just walked until they text us for our table. Also if you go on Sunday there is a farmers market that closes at 1. It's right outside of Monica's. Lots of street parking and garages too. Concentrated the service was great. Super quick and full of good recommendations. The drinks were super yummy. The horchata is sooo good and creamy! We got lunch and split it with each other. The club was great. The steak & cheese was good to but a bit fatty. The fries were super good too. I'm glad we went and i would def go back.

    Menu
    Chris M.

    I ordered for pickup and when I got home, they didn't put the lid on the maple syrup so it got all over the egg whites and grilled chicken. Also I asked for ranch and barbecue sauce for my son's chicken strips with fries, they forgot to put any sides of sauce. The young employees at the front need to work on standard greeting for a food establishment. Blank stares as soon as I walk in followed by me saying good morning isn't welcoming at all. We usually enjoy Monica's but the lack of attention to small details ruined 2 of our meals. Very unfortunate.

    Toasted marshmallow latte
    Eric B.

    Nothing special. I had the, toasted marshmallow latte, tasted more like whole milk than a latte and it was too sweet. I also got the griddle combo, substituted for lemon ricotta pancakes. The pancakes were good, very sweet with the ricotta sauce. A big recommendation. The chicken Apple sausage and bacon was average. The over medium eggs were more over easy and the yolk got on my pancakes. Service was great. The lady was attentive. Ambiance is like an old wooden cabin. Limited indoor seating but out door covered seating there was lots of and heat lamps. I won't be back.

    Classic Benedict with Homestyle Potatoes
    Michelle L.

    Popped in a little after 12:30pm on a Sunday afternoon for a party of 5 and was told that it would be a ~60+ minute wait. Put our name down and walked around the nearby farmer's market to kill some time while we waited. Exactly one hour later, we got a text saying our table was ready! Things I tried: - Classic Benedict - I ordered this but did not really enjoy it lol. I thought the dish overall didn't have much flavor, and although there were some spices and a bit of heat from the potatoes, it was overall a lackluster dish compared to the other benedicts I've had - Chilaquiles - had a bite of my friend's plate and it was tasty but a bit too spicy for us personally - Big A$$ Griddle Combo - the French toast was delicious! Soft and pillowy - Hotty- the garlic fries were really flavorful! Overall a solid brunch place! I'd recommend maybe sticking to the items marked with a red "m" on the menu, since I realize that everything I enjoyed from our table had that in common. Don't live in the area so not sure if I'd come back, but I think it's a pretty good place to eat and chat!

    Avocado Toast

    The Best Breakfast Spot in Town If you haven't been to Monica's yet, you're missing out. It is such a cute breakfast spot with an amazing atmosphere--it's exactly where you want to be on a weekend morning. The first thing you notice is the menu; there is so much to choose from, which is great because everything actually tastes as good as it looks. I've tried a handful of different dishes now, and honestly, I have never had a bad experience here. Whether you want something light or a huge, comforting breakfast, they nail it every time. It's consistent, the vibe is perfect, and it's easily my favorite place in Livermore to start the day. 10/10!

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    Ask the Community - Monica's Livermore

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yea they have outdoor covered patio seating.

    Can one book reservations?

    How busy is it on a Tuesday morning?

    It does get busy

    How do you make reservations?

    It's best to call in because it be packed.

    Are there gluten free options?

    They make there bread from scratch and have gluten free bread options as well.

    Are you reopen for indoor dining?

    Yes, they have indoor dining open now.

    Can your establishment consider adding vegetarian gravy to the menu as an option for biscuits and gravy 😋?? I know it's not on the menu, but it doesn't hurt to ask, I'm sure…

    I'm sorry and I feel bad for those with medical issues and allergies. What's the point was my first thought? My daughter had to remove gluten and oh my goodness. I changes our whole eating habits. It was so expensive for the GF items.

    Is there outdoor dining here?

    Yes! Cute shaded patio area that even has live music sometimes!

    Is there bottomless mimosas during the week?

    Yes 🥂🍾

    Will you start having all day hours?

    Do you only have bottomless mimosas on sundays? Or is it Saturday as well.

    Do they have vegan gluten free option?

    Yes

    Is the phone number on file accurate? I have called multiple times and I can't seem to get through to anyone.

    I tried as well had same issue I ended up Reserving a table Under open table on internet

    Hoping once you are established that restaurant will open before 8:00am?

    Monica did mention once the soft opening is complete they will be opening earlier.

    Do they do takeout yet? Better than standing in long lines.

    Yes they do! I've done it and so have loads of my friends. And the omelets reheat perfectly!

    When does breakfast stop?

    Hi! We serve the full menu all day!

    What are the weekend hours? Their website, menu, and restaurant does not say. Yelp says they are open until 10 pm on Saturday, but we were turned away before 2:00?

    Right now they only serve till 3 pm. I'm not sure what time they open- I think 8 am. They've only been open a few days. I was there on Saturday and I saw a few people not getting seats after 2. They were 45 min behind in the kitchen.

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