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Nano Cafe

3.9 (433 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Katrina P.

Great breakfast/brunch spot in Sierra madre. Offering indoor and outdoor seating (heat lamps out front to keep you toasty on cooler/cloudy days). We had a reservation for 6, arrived 15 minutes early and were immediately seated. Service was excellent, the orange juice was freshly squeezed and delicious. I opted for the chorizo skillet, it was portioned nicely, seasoned well and tasted great. Everyone in our party was extremely pleased with their meals. My cousin ordered and omelet with spinach and mushrooms and it was fantastic! I will definitely be back next time I am in the area and will bookmark it for friends and family to reference! P.S. The salsa is made fresh in-house and has a nice kick to it. The cinnamon buns are as well and were the perfect birthday breakfast dessert (on the house) and scrumptious

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We came by Thursday nite to check out the jazz cosmic Brothers for some cool jazz 6pm to 8pm The burger, onion rings and shrimp cocktail was tasty. Our server Wayne was attentive and has a great memory

Great omelettes!
Dave H.

awesome neighborhood eatery with indoor & patio dining. Nice bar inside. generous portions at great prices. happy hour and live music on the weekend. A neighborhood favorite fun for all. great brunch and breakfast too!

Croissant Sandwich with Potato Salad, Beyond Burger with French Fries
amanda

I usually go to the Nano Cafe in Monrovia, but my friend and I stopped in and the service was great!! My server as well as the other kind workers kept checking in to make sure we were good. The food itself was okay, the Potato Salad was exceptional, and my friend the Burger and Fries were as expected. They have outside seating and the inside was very cute and homely!! I recommend this place and I'll definitely be back for a brunch.

Biscuits & Gravy
Haley S.

Food was delicious and served piping hot. Service was fast and attentive, and the atmosphere was cute and inviting. Would definitely return and highly recommend.

Christian C.

Fast service and very polite staff. The whole place has a welcoming, family-friendly vibe, and it's great for large groups -- we came with seven and were seated easily. The food tasted fresh and "home cooked," which I really appreciate. Highly recommend the chilaquiles.

Lori H.

Best Bloody Mary in town! Great staff and delicious food. We will be back soon. Thank you for the wonderful service

country skillet on top and california omelette on bottom
Van D.

Nano Café is located in a cute area of Sierra Madre. My boyfriend and I had noticed it during a prior visit to a neighboring spot for lunch, especially for their breakfast all day offerings. They have a private lot or you can find street parking. The parking lot was overflowed, so we found parking about a block away near a park. Business seems busy, but luckily there wasn't a wait when we came since they have an abundance of indoor and outdoor seating. We were seated at a small wobbly 2 top inside. Our waitress was quick to getting our order, but not as quick when we were trying to waive someone down for the check. It seems like the staff has to manage a high volume of customers per waitstaff. My boyfriend had their Country Skillet ($17.99) which comes with diced ham, bacon, sausage, grilled bell peppers, onions, 2 scrambled eggs over home fries. Standard is gravy on top, but my boyfriend asked for his gravy on the side. I had their California Omelette ($18.99) which has bacon and tomatoes, topped with jack cheese and avocado. It came with home fries or hash browns, which I opted for the home fries. Looking at the menu in retrospect, it is also suppose to come with toast or resh biscuit in which I got neither. While I was waiting for our food, I saw another staff member sneeze in their hand, and then same hand went and got a drink refill for another customer and held the drink at the rim. I also saw the same person sneeze into their work area, without covering their mouth. Ughhh cringeeeee! I'm so glad this individual wasn't our wait staff, but it ruined my appetite. By the time the food came out, I feel like the portion is small than other similar breakfast diners. Especially at this price point. But I guess that's a Sierra Madre higher rent reason. The food tasted about average. Nothing special or unique to make me want to come back... especially with the struggle to waive staff down for the check and questionable health practice by staff. This restaurant is plenty busy and popular. I know my review doesn't matter to them, but I'm definitely not coming back.

The cinnamon roll was thick and well frosted. Lots of sugary goodness!
Mike J.

It is hard to believe that we have been in the area for years and have not been to Nano Cafe! Recently we have had breakfast there and had a wonderful time! The outdoor patio in front is a delightful relaxing space. We were seated promptly and immediately a friendly server had glasses of ice water placed in front of us as we perused the menu. We decided to order the Bacon and Eggs, the Blueberry Pancakes, and a Cinnamon Roll. The bacon was nicely crispy and thick. Yum! We chose scrambled eggs which were delightfully fluffy. As a side we decided on hash browns and these were nicely browned on the outside and well cooked on the inside. This was a very filling and tasty breakfast. The blueberry pancakes were nicely cakey with great blueberriness! Really liked the flavor of these pancakes. The cinnamon roll was thick, a little gooey, and nicely frosted. A little hyperglycemia never hurts right? We loved our breakfast at Nano Cafe and look forward to the next time we can visit to try other delectable items on the menu.

Sandy P.

An awesome breakfast spot that serves all classic American breakfast dishes! Ordered the chicken fried steak and corned beef hash. Would go back for both and have no complaints.

Turkey Breast Croissant Sandwich (added avocado) with potato salad on the side; Chorizo Scramble Breakfast
Andrea G.

Food was good, great taste and quality! I had the croissant sandwich, and while you can't go wrong with that, I was still impressed by the taste. I was mostly brown away by the delicious side potato salad! However, 17.99 for this dish rubbed me the wrong way. I appreciated the excellent service and the atmosphere of the outdoor seating!

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Reviews are mixed. Many praise the friendly and attentive service, cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and generous portions. Drinks, including fresh juices, are also well-liked.

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The menu said fresh angus hamburger but the patty was not fresh but frozen. Not good.

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Their food and service are amazing! Very fresh! It's a great go to spot for breakfast!

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I love this cafe!! Breakfast all day!! Nice bar area and family friendly. The hostesses are so sweet and welcoming.

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When do you have live music? Are reservations recommended?

I saw a live 5-pc. band playing there last Saturday 07/19/25 from 6:30 to 9:30. The place was full so I would recommend making a reservation.

Do they serve memosas at breakfast/brunch?

Yes, but they are not included. It is a separate cost.

Is breakfast served all day and are dogs allowed on their patio?

Dogs are welcome on the patio and they have water bowls available. Breakfast is served all day with 2 exceptions after 3p - no waffles or Eggs Benedict (including w/salmon).

Are there vegan option?

Yes. They have

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