We started with the drip coffee and toasted marshmallow latte, then got the lemon ricotta pancakes with berries and cream and the chilaquiles with scrambled eggs. We'd heard good things about the food, and both dishes were tasty with pretty good portion sizes for the price. The coffee was average though. Service was nice, but they were a little slow with refilling the drip coffee. The ambience was good and the place was pretty busy when we went, so we waited around 15-20 minutes for a table. read more

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This place was bustling. Food was yummy, we ordered the classic breakfast and the sausage/biscuits gravy. Our waiter Luis was friendly efficient and good at his job. My biggest complaint was about the wait time to get a table for two on a farmers market Sunday. I see the reason why they were busy but we were quoted 20-30 mts and got seated an hour later! We'll definitely come back (need to try the French toast and the waffles) but plan better next time I guess. read more

Food was delish, venue is nice (and big), service was ok. Everything went fine for my side of the table... the other side ... not so much. Not sure if it was the kitchen or the server but they got it all wrong. 1) Mocha arrived the table late and did not have whipped cream as requested - then we asked if it was decaffeinated and the lady could not confirm... so they said they would make another. 2) Once again it did not have whipped cream. 3) their breakfast order was incorrect over easy eggs (they ordered scrambled) and hash browns (they ordered skillet potatoes) I ordered Chicken Fried Steak and it was good. Cooked well, ratio even, and gravy was super flavorful. Over medium eggs were also cooked perfectly (all white cooked with runny center). I also substituted the toast for a single Lemon Ricotta Pancake - that was also very good! The lemon curd was a great addition!!! The portions are large and quite expensive... so you may want to consider to share a meal. Street parking is limited... so be prepared to drive around to look for a spot. 4 stars instead of 5 ... But like I said - we had a great experience, my brother... not so much. Would I go back? Yes. read more

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Overall, Monica's was good, but not great. I enjoyed my meal, but a few of the details fell short for me. The huevos rancheros were loaded with bell peppers, which felt a little unusual and overdone for the dish. The hash browns had a nice crispy exterior, but the center was surprisingly mushy. I also ordered a latte that was a bit too sweet for my taste. That said, the service was great and the ambiance was really nice. I'd happily come back if I were already in the area and looking for breakfast, but it's probably not a place I'd go out of my way for. read more

Monica's Livermore - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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The restaurant has a nice comfy atmosphere. Full bar, patio seating. Waitress is friendly fast and helpful, I ordered the Big As_ Taco Salad with Shrimp. I couldn't eat half of it. It tasted good. If I am in Livermore I will go again. read more

Monica's Livermore - Big A$$ French Toast Big A$$ Griddle Combo Big A$$ Griddle Combo Big A$$ French Big A$$ Taco Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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Had a great experience at Monica's in Livermore! Even though it was super busy (30 min wait) and towards closing time, the service was excellent! The staff were friendly, attentive, and our food came out in about 15 min. The restaurant was also very clean and had a welcoming atmosphere. We did the bottomless mimosas, and they were definitely worth it! The champagne-to-juice ratio was great (mostly champagne!! lol) and there were several different flavors to choose from like mango, guava, orange, etc. I also ordered the Drunk in Love cocktail and it was super tasty. For food, we ordered the BLT and the bacon cheeseburger. Both were delicious and came with fries. Overall, great food, great drinks, and great service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Came here on a whim while in Livermore and sad to say it was very disappointing. The ambiance is very nice and lively and service is wonderful. However, the food was not enjoyable at all. Ordered their seasonal latte (banana cream) and it just tasted like milk and stevia :/ The waitress remade it and it tasted exactly the same but in a bear cup The waffle is way too sweet and super dough-y. Too dense, not crispy. The bacon was burnt!! Eggs were okay lol I masked it with my ketchup-tabasco-black pepper concoction. Anyway, definitely will not be returning :( read more

Monica's Livermore - Seasonal Banana Cream Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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Went here for brunch with some friends and had a great time. This spot is pretty crowded on the weekends so def make sure to get there a bit early. We got the bottomless mimosas and they were delicious! They had a good variety of juice options to choose from and were very quick with refills. The staff were very friendly as well. They don't have too many vegetarian options, but the pancakes and waffles are soo good. A great spot for a girls brunch, and we would def come back! read more

Monica's Livermore - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

Quite certain it might be the most expensive breakfast in Livermore, but their food is really good. Massive, and I mean MASSIVE portions of breakfast staples cooked with a deft touch. Bottomless, made to order, mimosas with just about every flavor possible, yeah you can for sure sign me up for visits to Monica's. One thing that is critical to remember, it's always busy and the weekend brunch hours are a madhouse, expect to wait. Now, that being said, if you're lucky enough to snag a seat at their six seat bar on the left side when you walk in, that's first come first served and they offer the full menu there. If you're waiting for a table, try to sit on the side patio, soak up some sun and watch the people strolling by. read more

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! read more

Monica's Livermore - White Mocha Iced Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

A perfect brunch spot to go to before shopping or if you're in the area. The place offers indoor seating and patio seating with ceiling fans. The server was friendly and polite. The food was amazing, the chilaquiles (beef and chicken with red sauce) were absolutely amazing! The Big A** Breakfast Sandwich was huge we didn't even get a change to finish half of it. The drinks were great, I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the frozen drinks but there were so refreshing and you could customize the drinks with flavor and if you prefer your chose of alcohol or non alcohol. I will def be back. read more

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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 :) read more

Monica's Livermore - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

Service was a little slow, but we were a large party on a holiday weekend...so it's to be expected I think! Wait staff was friendly, food was good and there were many options to choose from. I got the chilaquiles with chicken and it has TONS of chicken, I appreciate that it wasn't just a few pieces. We loved the breakfast cocktails as well as a bottle of bubbles with juice sides (including guava!) or even a bottomless mimosa option! read more

Monica's Livermore - Chilaquiles with chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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Came here for brunch and had the BLTA and added a fried egg with sweet potato fries. It was good. Super stacked. Will try again. read more

Monica's Livermore - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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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. read more

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Food was delicious. I recommend the chilaquillles or the chicken and waffles. I will say my chips were a bit too soggy but the sauce in the chilaquillles was fire! Coffee is decent but I wouldn't recommend the pancakes. A bit dense and not anything special. The service was very nice. Very welcoming and came back to check on us several times. The place is big and outside seating is really nice. Stroller friendly for the most part for you mothers out there. Overall I'd come back if I'm in the area as I think it's a nice spot to start your visit in Livermore, ca. read more

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! read more

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Been here twice on the weekends for brunch and it is literally a madhouse and honestly the food is nothing to write home about. It's just food. Servers are a little on the nervous side when it is busy I've never eaten inside only outdoors cause I don't think I could handle the noise read more

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. read more

Monica's Livermore - Toasted Marshmallow Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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We were visiting Livermore and found this little gem. We really enjoyed our brunch which was crab Benedict and Denver omlette. read more

Monica's Livermore - Great crab benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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. read more

Monica's Livermore - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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From the second we walked into Monica's, we were treated like royalty. Bella at the host stand gave us a warm, polite, and immediate greeting that set a great tone for the whole meal. Shortly after, Sergio brought our drinks out from behind the bar--he was fantastic and made sure we were taken care of right out of the gate. Pro tip: you have to try the fresh-squeezed orange juice, it's amazing! Our server, Miguel, truly put the experience over the top. He knew the menu inside and out and gave us incredible recommendations that hit the mark. The hospitality here is standard-setting for Livermore. Huge shoutout to Bella, Sergio, and Miguel for making our visit so memorable. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

Monica's Livermore - Outside seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

9/12/26 @ 1:00p Premium price for mediocre service and mid food. Waited 1 hour to be seated. Waiter forgot about us after our waters. Of course there was drunk obnoxious "Barbies" behind us. Gratuity fee for 6 or more people. read more

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. read more

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We came in around 11:30am on a Wednesday. Walked up to the hostess stand to be seated and the young woman working it did not even say hello to us, Just basically looked at us like "what do you want?!" I had to ask if she would be able to seat us and she barely said two words back. Probably not the person you want making the first impression as customers come to your establishment! The wait staff was better but everyone working just looked absolutely miserable. No smiles or hellos or anything. Just acted like they wanted to get it over with when taking orders, etc. The food was ok, portions were small for the prices that were extremely high. We keep trying to give Monica's another chance and this is for sure the last time we will have gone there. Very disappointing. read more

Nothing beats a good brunch at Monica's on a Sunday afternoon. The food was great, the service was great, and the people were amazing. There are seating both inside and outside. The weather was nice, but it was pretty hot. There were ceiling fan outside, so it did help a bit. It does get pretty packed on Sunday because there is a farmers market right in front but the wait time shouldn't be as bad if you want to put your name down and walk around to enjoy the outdoors. The food was really great. Definitely worth stopping by. read more

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Classic hearty and tasty American diner style breakfast! Huge servings and delicious coffee! Great seating space and ambiance both indoors and on the outside patio! Great place for a weekend brunch with friends and family! read more

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I had brunch with my friends here on a Sunday around 1pm. We arrived at 12pm and got on the waitlist and it was about an 1hr wait. Thankfully there was a farmers market happening so we were able to walk around and get some snacks while we waited. Once seated we were given plastic cups, while all the other tables had glass cups which was odd, just assumed they ran out. I ordered an avocado toast and eggs. Really good just needed more avocado! For drink I had a Piña Chata Colada, which was delicious! My friend had ordered some steak to go with her meal but it was forgotten and then brought to her later once we mentioned it. Overall it was a decent brunch! read more

Monica's Livermore - Avocado toast and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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Second visit today taking friends since my First visit was awesome as I rated it 5 Stars. Today was a disappointment. It was busy but we waited an extended time for everything. Worst part I ordered Avocado Toast because my first visit my sister in law ordered it and it was awesome. Not This time. The plate looked sparse as opposed to Last time. Poached eggs fully Cooked and Served cold. Fruit was best thing on the plate. We had waited so long I did not Send my meal back. My Two friends who I talked Monica's up to received their meals over cooked, Cold. And Lacking flavor. I was embarrassed that I had brought my friends there. I get it was busy but this was a night and day experience. Very disappointed read more

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Okay, this place gets super packed on a Saturday morning so all I gotta say is planned accordingly. I love their choice of dish names like Big Ass French Toast. I was like "How big ass is it?" Haha. There's a few others like that but I can't think of it at the moment. I kept it light and ordered an avocado toast. It was ok. I found the little potatoes to be over seasoned and the avocado on the blank side. But the vibes were right so I'll excuse the food lol It is dog friendly so that's a plus. I'll come back but bring my wawows and see what new thing I'll try. read more

Monica's Livermore - Avocado Toast on bottom Chilaquiles on top And a breakfast burrito I think on the side? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

Food was AMAZING, our waiter was awesome and soo sweet my only complaint was that when we arrived we stood infront of the young guy and a girl both hostess (this was Sunday 12/14 between 11-12 noon) we stood there in the stand waiting for them to stop having a conversation for over 5 minutes long never said " I'll be right with you" never said " hello" or a acknowledged us at all it was so upsetting since it was our first time going there. And when they did not even hello or a hi nothing he just said how many and in the worst tone ever read more

Monica's Livermore - Buttermilk Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

We've been trying for months to get here for the brunch and we thought music. Not realizing until we were already there, that music would be a weekend and not every weekend. We went on a Tuesday. The chicken and waffles were good. The chicken was tender and not greasy. The waffle came with 4 small pieces of chicken on top. The service was good. We were seated and served pretty quickly.​ read more

Love this place! Friendly service and great comfort food. A tray of plated dishes passed by and my jaw dropped at all the deliciousness. The inside is on the small side but the outdoor seating is covered and has space heaters. Brunch or lunch, this is a good choice! read more

Monica's is the breakfast experience I didn't know I needed. The staff is so sweet and accommodating. The gas lamps outside can everyone warm and there are many tables outside. Inside it's cozy and cute. The Huevos rancheros looked and I was told they were amazing. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes with a phenomenal lemon curd. However, I was given a bite of their French toast and that hit the spot. Also I chose fresh squeezed orange juice and it definitely was fresh. It quenched my first . It's worth the wait which was under 45 minutes for a table of four and under an hour for a table of five. We walked around the farmer's market on a Sunday and time flew by. Ultimately they sat us all together. I'll be back. read more

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What a great place for a quick bite to eat on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Menu is diverse and wholesomely good. We split a turkey club with fries. It was huge!! Side salad was scrumptious and fresh. Lots of wine tasting beforehand so pass on the drinks. Great atmosphere, servers and food. Monica's!! For the win!! read more

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I loved the outside seating and vibes of this restaurant. The menu had a lot of good variety, they had an assortment of fun cocktail drinks, that I definitely would be interested to try in the future. I got the french dip which I thought was pretty good! My man got the steak and eggs which he thought was good too, we shared the side of linguica which had a lot of flavor. The toasted marshmallow latte was a great coffee drink, our server mentioned that the s'mores coffee was similar but sweeter because of the chocolate. We enjoyed the marshmallow one because it was not too sweet. read more

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Came here for breakfast on a Thursday. No wait and seated promptly under the heat lamp. The tables were close to each other so we were quite close to the table next to us. Wish we had more space. We got a latte and a combo breakfast with French toasts. The mug was chipped. Latte was not strong enough. The French toasts was ok , sausage was too burned . I didn't want more carcinogen when sausage is already a carcinogen. Overall, food was mediocre. We actually got recommended the combo by the server. The only thing good was the service. Very friendly. But I wouldn't come here out of my way for that. Maybe if I'm in the area, I can try the lunch menu. read more

Monica's Livermore - Big A$$ Griddle Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livermore, California

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