I've been a regular here at Cafe De Olla and I will say that the food never misses!…read more The only thing that maybe was a little disappointing was that the espresso shots in my husband's cafe de olla tasted a little burnt, but other than that it was great service and great food! The vampiros are a delicious appetizer to share. The peanut butter French toast is so good!!! It's super heavy though but definitely one of the better sweet options on the menu. It wasn't too busy for a Sunday mid afternoon. One thing I noticed is that we were able to join the waitlist virtually which was nice! We haven't been able to that before when we've come many times so that was cool. Cant wait to come back!

This Cafe De Olla is a lot bigger than their Burbank spot, but I feel the food quality here doesn't…read morequite match up. My sisters and i could taste the difference. That shared... there's a lot to appreciate here like the shorter wait times, more dessert options, and a great location in downtown Monrovia with plenty of parking and other places to visit before or after your meal. It's still a solid choice, but if food quality is your top priority, I'd lean toward their Burbank location instead.

Such an amazing find!!…read more My daughter has been to Mari Vees before and was craving their chicken ceasar salad wrap. She asked if we can go so we went around 1pm on a Saturday before her eye appt. Cute family owned shop and the wait wasn't long at all. We waited no more than 10 mins. I ordered the impossible smash burger and the hubby got the country fried steak with a banana walnut pancake. I wish I asked for extra vanilla in my vanilla latte but the art... perfection. Would come back again. Especially to try the chicken and waffles :)

My aunt and I were looking for a new lunch spot and we totally found it here at Mari Vees. We came…read morearound 9:45 on a Thursday morning and there was no wait. We chose to sit inside, but they also have patio seating as well. We quickly ordered their My pistachio latte and cafe latte. The Cafe latte came out really hot (which is what we wanted) but my pistachio latte was lukewarm and it had more of a Matcha flavor to it than pistachio. Both looked so cute and tasted good but I preferred their cafe latte. My aunt ordered their American Breakfast and I ordered their Good Morning Omelette (basically build your own omelette). Their dishes were really good, especially their home fries. My aunts eggs and bacon came out perfect. My omelette tasted really fresh with lots of fresh veggies, like spinach, mushrooms, and ham. The only hiccup that we had was that the food took almost an hour to come out. I think they had an issue with the ticket, and didn't get put in so it came out way later. Our waiter Fabian was very apologetic and gave us a discount on our bill. Because of the friendly service and the good food, we will definitely be back to try other items.

I had a lovely experience at Motto Tea Cafe (San Gabriel). I ordered the Creme Brûlée Soufflé…read morePancake ($17.50). It's a fluffy, jiggly pancake topped with creme brûlée and glazed sugar. WOW! Each bite felt like a warm, decadent cloud. (Important Note: These Pancakes have a LONG wait. Each Jiggly Pancake had an expected 20 to 30 minute preparation time. Also, I recommend eating it dine-in. If you wait too long, these fluffy treats promptly get mushy.) I arrived at Motto Tea Cafe (San Gabriel) on Wednesday (11AM - Opening Time). Parking is easy. There's an underground lot for extra parking. Customers primarily order at the self-service kiosk. Customers must pay with card and insert phone number in the kiosk, but Customers can pay cash at the counter. Dine in customers grab a metal number that's stacked between the kiosks. Staff spoke limited English, but Staff is professional, diligent, and accommodating. My order took 24 minutes. As mentioned, I love the Creme Brûlée Soufflé Pancake ($17.50). It's plated and presented lovingly and seductively. It's memorable. With each motion, I bit hard onto its fluffy, lightly sweetened body. I savored how the creme brûlée's creamy sauce dribbled. It's layered, supple, and thick. I shake the plate. It dances. On ambiance, Motto Tea Cafe (San Gabriel) is comfortable. There's about seven interior tables and two counters. The music is slow-tempo and gentle. And it's clean. There's also a gender neutral restroom for customers. Overall, I created lovely memories at Motto Tea Cafe (San Gabriel). The wait is extremely long, but I found contentment at this journey's end. If you love wiggly pancakes & have plenty of time to spare, this is an easy recommendation. 4.8 out of 5

Been to Motto multiple times and the items here from drinks to food items have all been pretty…read moresolid! Quality to aesthetics get high marks but sometimes taste is lacking. Souffle pancakes in different occasions always look so pretty, are the best everyone's ever had, some some flavor profiles don't work. Maybe that's why the menu sometimes changes. For example the yuzu grape was completely bland because the yuzu drizzle on top was a thin line i couldn't taste at all. At least put a spread between each layer or pour a lot on top like the others (eg berry or mango). The mint leaves was the most potent flavor in this dish. Over the grapes, blueberries, matcha powder, yuzu. Got the mango triple layer drink this time and if you drink it carefully, you can appreciate the contrast from the mango puree, the milk, the creamy salted matcha. If you just mix it up completely you won't get that affect. One thing that bothers me is because the menu changes I seem to always be unable to get something I'm thinking of from the previous visit. I recall last time I had some mochi and rice ball I added to a drink that was so damn good and I couldn't add it this time. Though I recall that drink being $11.50 from the add ons. The souffle pancake was $21... so place is $$ but again the quality is there. Service wise, never interacted with staff really. Kiosk to order. Drinks just sit at counter when done. Didn't call numbers. Oh they did bring the pancake, no words spoken.

Beautiful place and great food and the presentation on the pancakes are gorgeous…read more You need to try this place

We had family visiting from out of town, and this was the perfect place to bring them, especially…read morewith kids ages 3-6. Our server, Brian, was attentive, funny, and handled our large order with ease. He kept everything moving quickly and fixed the few small mistakes right away. This was my third visit, and I've officially become more addicted to the Matcha French Toast than their signature soufflé pancakes. Don't let the 20-minute wait for the soufflé pancakes scare you. Their coffee drinks, made with real matcha and not overloaded with sugar, are excellent and will keep you satisfied while you wait. The pancakes arrive before you know it. The Wagyu curry is always my go-to. It has just the right amount of spice, and if you end up with leftover curry rice after filling up on pancakes, it makes an amazing leftovers meal. Everything here has been consistently excellent. I think most of the negative reviews came from when they first opened, when there were lines wrapped around the block. A few years later, they've become a well-oiled machine. We didn't have to wait. The service was outstanding, and the food was as good as ever.

We hosted our Covina Picklers Early Birds pickleball team's birthday celebration here. It was an…read moreabsolute smash! The staff accommodated our team's needs perfectly, helping us coordinate table space and bringing out the birthday treats right on cue. The entire staff is absolutely wonderful, very friendly & attentive. Coordinating a meal for a large group can be a nightmare, but they were incredibly fast & organized. The portions were hearty and delicious, perfectly refueling the team, and with the quality of the food shining through despite our large numbers. A special shout-out to our server "Kayla" who kept up with our rowdy energy and our endless coffee refill requests with absolute grace. We love you Kayla! Highly recommend for any sports team or large group celebrations. We are definitely coming back for next month's birthday breakfast celebration!

The food and service were great. I joined the waitlist and was next when we arrived. Our waitress…read morewas very attentive and offered suggestions on what to eat. I liked the option to eat inside or out, both were clean and comfy. The staff was quick on clean up.

Service was amazing! Food was even better!! We have never been to this restaurant but we were…read morepleasantly surprised! We will definitely go back!

The cozyness lf this place is really a key factor for me, and why I like to come eat here so much…read more U can sit at their bar and have a meal and feel like you are eating at the breakfast counter in ur own kitchen. The food here is INSANELY GOOD, from their menudo on the weekends and their Mexican style breakfast or American style ones. Everything I have tried here is a winner for me. The staff is absolutely great and very friendly. They come and ask you if u are doing ok, and they are always refilling ur coffee. I really dont have anything bad to say about this place (and trust me, I would). Maybe the parking situation? (It is kinda limited) but it is so worth looking for a space to park causenu are guaranteed a great breakfast experience

Really enjoy this local gem. Ordered takeout recently for the first time in a long time and we were…read moreshocked by the amount of food you will receive for the price. Le Roy's has the best value, you get so so so much food for the same price as other breakfast spots in the area. I highly recommend the bacon here, and that is coming from someone who doesn't like bacon too much. The bacon here is so good! The ladies who work there are always kind and welcoming, and the restaurant feels very cozy. A great local spot for deliciously simple food at a good price.

I am on a quest to try old skool coffee shops in So Cal! I came across this place on IG and had to…read moretry it... I ordered the Spanish Omelette; three eggs with your choice of cheese.. I opted for swiss. It was delicious.. Eggs cooked to perfection and cheese melted just right. Wasn't greasy.. Tasted light and fluffy, matched up with some crispy hash browns and sourdough toast.. I was immediately greeted by the hostess/waitress/cashier.. Very efficient considering this place was packed on Monday morning/lunchy time.. I took the counter since I was solo and my food came out quickly and piping hot! As for the location, it was literally walking into 1982.. Pretty nostalgic and was all decorated for Easter.. I recommend this place for the entire experience..

GF/DF pancakes were not a hit for me. The egg whites and turkey bacon were excellent!read more

Updating our review to 5 stars (: pistachio latte is delicious…read more The chilaquiles Benedict was also delicious. Service was quick and good. Will definitely be back