Not sure what the hype is about this place. The host said the wait would be 15-20 minutes, but we ended up waiting 45 minutes. Once seated, service was slow and it took another 30 minutes for our food to arrive. Which was really frustrating. The food was just okay but really greasy. Our server was trying his best, but overall the experience just didn't cut it. On a Sunday morning, this was not worth the hassle -- I wouldn't come back. If you want to try this place, be prepared to waste your time. read more

Annia's Kitchen is so cute! I love visiting this mom and pop diner. It's located at the San Gabriel Airport, but anyone can access this restaurant. The food served is American/Mexican breakfast, which I love. The prices are great and the portions are huge! The kids love coming here because you can watch all the planes fly out. I would recommend sitting outside to get a better view of the planes. There's a roof over the patio area so it's not too hot out there! The servers are so sweet and always accommodating whenever we visit too. I definitely recommend! read more

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Great ambiance and good food. They have a great menu to select from. Eating on the patio is my favorite very relaxing. You get to enjoy your meal and watch the planes come and go plus a beautiful view of the mountains. read more

Food was delicious. We had breakfast. Service was on point. Friendly and attentive. The ambiance is great specially for kids. Seeing the airplanes land and take off is a great experience. read more

Annia's Kitchen - Kids pancakes breakfast and Chuckwagon steak and eggs - American Near Me - El Monte, California

It's very busy on the weekend so be ready for a small wait. Their outside seating is awesome because you can see the planes and helicopters fly in and out. The host and servers are super friendly and attentive. The emu has plenty to choose from for the picky eater who needs options. The restroom is in the lobby and has a changing table for your littles. The food itself was delicious and the prices are competitive with local cafes. read more

Annia's Kitchen - The view - American Near Me - El Monte, California

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Food is always amazing, there servers are welcoming and friendly.. sitting outside you can watch planes taking off and inside sitting is also nice read more

This is my second time here. The place was busy but the wait time moves fairly well. I had the two egg plate with bacon, hash brown and toast. I was very pleased with my food. The bacon was crispy, just how I like it, the hash browns were little brown and crispy, they were so good. I requested sourdough toast and I don't know what bread company they use, but that was the best sourdough toast I've had in in a long time and with the jam it was heavenly. The side of the house salsa was yummy and so savory. Only thing I was not a fan of was the coffee. I could not tell if it was cheap coffee or unfiltered water they use and they did not have regular half and half. Staff was attentive and efficient and pleasant. Nice thing about this Restaurant is they have plenty of seating outside and inside. You may prefer to sit outside if you want to see the planes take off. I think if you bring the kids here they will get a kick out of the planes. Place is busy on the weekends so come with patience and your appetite because the portions are a good size. read more

Great coffee shop and view of the airport. Mexican food is on point. Have a new spot now. Monrovia is getting expensive. Better alternative and worth the drive for breakfast read more

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We came here on whim hoping our toddler would appreciate the outside view, but we were pleased that the staff was able to graciously accommodate us with 2 babies under 2. Service was great, our server was very attentive and able to provide us with some recommendations. The food was good and the portions size was extremely generous (we could have shared). I ordered the Chile verde plate with potatoes and beans, so good! My son loved his Mickey Mouse pancakes. They also keep your coffee mug hot and full, thank you! We got lucky and stopped by on a day where there was some kind of air show, our kids were able to check out airplanes and helicopters. read more

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Great spot with an awesome view. The food was very good, unfortunately, I can't say the same for the service. We did, however, sit outside at one of the furthest tables, which is why I like to think that makes up for the service. AnyWho, definitely will be going back again. read more

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Their Chilaquiles are some of the best I've had in SoCal. My Tia had told me that their Chile Relleno Omelet is also delicious. I've only been here a couple times and can't wait to be back. Service is also great. Come 8f you're craving a delicious breakfast. Ask for AB, he is great. He'll take care of you. read more

Annia's Kitchen - Their Chilaquiles (topped with Carne Asada, in this photo) are some of the best I've had in SoCal. - American Near Me - El Monte, California

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Great food! Great price! Great service! The bill for a family of 4 didn't break the bank! read more

That's some real breakfast!! Amazing family atmosphere and service. With the best view in El Monte read more

Hands down, the best place for breakfast!!! I come here literally every weekend and get the same thing. I am NEVER disappointed!! They are busy hut you wouldn't think because they move like lightning. The service the food and views all top notch!! Thank you for everything read more

Annia's Kitchen - Rib eye steak and eggs - American Near Me - El Monte, California

We came on a Friday afternoon to a packed house/ it took about 5 minutes to get seated. (Yes it is located in the tiny airport) 4 of us came and all got different plates. Outdoor and indoor seating. Pros - I got the breakfast burrito, (no picture) and I think it was the best one I've had. 9/10 - Idk what everyone else got but I took pictures and they all enjoyed their food too. - BIG plates filled to the edges. Cons - none Overall - 8.7/10 read more

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Solid Mexican brunch food. Large portions and tasty and great value. Plus, the view from the patio with the airplanes taking off and the San Gabriel Mountains in the distance is a gem. The Veggie Quesadillas were delicious. The Chili Relleno is a bit heavy on the cheese for our taste but I'm sure many would love that. The Huevos Rancheros are super tasty as well - love the veggie and sauce medley. The pancakes are thick and simple and quite good. Highly recommend! read more

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Friendly service. Weekends can get busy, but the food is worth the wait. We usually go on Wednesday for a relaxing breakfast. It's nice to watch the planes taking off and landing. read more

We visited Annia's on a Sunday morning. The place was busy. The wait to be seated was 15 minutes, not bad considering how busy they were. There was plenty of seating in the lobby/waiting area with public bathrooms near by. We were given the option to sit inside or outside. Inside, there are plenty of tables and booths for large or small groups. Outside over looks the tarmac giving you views of planes taking off. Service was good as water and coffee were promptly brought out. We placed our order and actually waited longer for the food than we did to be seated. The plates are substantial in size providing a lot of food. The food was good diner food, nothing over the top but good. All in all a nice dining experience at Annia's. read more

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All right I don't know how to describe this place we just happen to be in LA messing around and then we yelped just restaurants in the area well this place is actually an airport terminal and the food in the restaurant is outstanding You would not think in a spot like this the food will be so good The quantity of food is crazy The flavor of the chile Verde was on point Little spicy but hey I made it through it My partner had country fried steak gravy with biscuits and gravy that was on point The service was really wonderful and then you can sit out there on a patio or you can be inside the restaurant You can see the planes fly in and out of the airport it was just different so if you ever down that way check it out this place is one of those gyms that's a hole in the wall but it's a good hole in the wall there's also like I said insight eating I would have took more pictures of inside but it was busy and it was a lot of people read more

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Great ambiance (: Such friendly service! And so many options for food. Indoor and outdoor seating read more

Annia's Kitchen - Coffee and views :) - American Near Me - El Monte, California

The hype about this place is right on! It's an amazing change from your chain restaurants. Yes it's a bit busy but pack your patience it's well worth it or come extra early. The food is amazing fresh and serving size is fantastic . Bring your kids they can see the airplanes land and take off . We were allowed to walk down and take pictures next to the planes. This is a hidden gem can't wait to come back ! read more

It was my first time here. The food was great, the service was excellent. I love the fact that it's at an airport and it's open for breakfast and lunch only. Go early as it does get busy. I'll be back for lunch. read more

Been here before but today I wasn't impressed. We ordered the menudo came out cold, had to get it reheated. We then had to wait 45-60 min to get our food once we ordered. Another table was complaining about the time they had little kids with them. The waiter told them there was a party of 15 ahead of them and their food was next, it's Sunday you'd think they would be prepared for this. We patiently waited for our food to come and when it did we were disappointed. I had the ribeye steak, eggs with fries sad to say the fries cold, steak was rushed, done on the outside uncooked in the inside. My girl got the steak picado and eggs with beans, she enjoyed the steak picado but her beans came out cold. Overall the food didn't hit, was expecting better quality but the rushed cook and sitting plates made food quality not so good and cold! Couldn't even finish my food and I was so dam hungry! read more

Annia's Kitchen - American Near Me - El Monte, California

Visited Annia's Kitchen on a weekday morning to enjoy brunch while watching the airplanes and helicopters, and it was great! It was quite busy inside and out but it was a gorgeous morning to watch the air crafts. Our server was incredibly friendly and ensured that we were attended to, especially with an infant. For anyone visited with a child, they do have high chairs available. I ordered their ABC omelette with hash browns and biscuits and gravy, and it was good. I definitely ate a little faster than I typically do with the baby in hand, but it was good. Totally an experience. read more

Great spot for breakfast! Lots of parking , big waiting area . Food portions are big and food tastes like home cooked meal! read more

Annia's Kitchen - Menudo - American Near Me - El Monte, California

Great Customer Service food was fresh and delicious. Greeted with a smile for sure I'll be back y'all need a raise.Luis and abbey were awesome read more

How can you screw up taquitos? The taquitos wasn't tightly rolled up. It was loosely rolled up with hardly any chicken and it was dry. Half ass made. Pluse the rice and beans were cold. I mean, you can taste the refrigerator coldness in the beans Meals are expensive when dining out... have the decently to made the entree right no matter how busy you are read more

Great food at reasonable prices. Try the chillaquilles. The best. Simmered beautifully the chips are crisp yet have absorbed the lovely sauce. The carne asada that can be ordered in combination is very good. Don't expect fast food. This is good, honest food in substantial portions. The service is very good. Friendly as you would expect in a diner atmosphere. If it's slow, just look outside at the air traffic. Families can be seen coming and going to their planes. Dogs and all. read more

This is our go-to breakfast cafe set at the El Monte airport... staff is always friendly, and all dishes are cooked to order. Our favs are the chilaquiles and the menudo! But our kids also enjoy the standard breakfast dishes, eggs, French toast etc! Their steak and eggs when on special are wonderful! You'll wait a bit on the weekends, but it's worth it, especially being able to see planes and helicopters take off and land! read more

Dinning here is like going back in time! Super busy on a friday morning, great food portions for a price before inflation hit ;) Great time when sitting outside to see the planes take off. The whole party needs to be there to be seated. Little to no phone service so you have to actually talk to each other ;) service was slow but this was due to everything being made fresh and a huge party in front of us had over 20+ so it took a little longer. Great for first timers such as ourselves and be able to relax and enjoy each other company. read more

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I had asked friends about a good place for breakfast here in the San Gabriel valley. I was tired of all the chain restaurants. Annia's is a comfortable place to eat with plenty of parking. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was tasty and of good quality. My over-easy eggs were cooked just right, no runny eggs. The food was not over-priced. I would recommend Annia's for a good breakfast to start the day. read more

LOCATION - Slightly hidden INSIDE of the small airport. Plenty of parking and you just enter through the main entrance and it's directly to your right. FOOD - I ordered the French Toast and the Chilaquiles and both were underwhelming and pretty bland. The French Toast was very simple and lacked flavor. The Chilaquiles was basically a soggy tortilla under chunky sauce and an egg. More like Heuvos Rancheros but I didn't like it too much. SERVICE - Our waitress was really nice and the inside of the restaurant is decorated nicely. The manager/owner seemed frustrated so that threw things off. Overall, it was okay. I would go back but not in a hurry. read more

Annia's Kitchen - American Near Me - El Monte, California

When I found out there's a vintage planes/autos display at the airport on every fourth Sunday of the month, I knew I had to bring BF here. And it's apparently common to spend Sunday brunch here at Annia's either before or after you browse the display and watch planes take off and land while you feast on breakfast. We didn't know what time the display was, so when we arrived at 1 pm and saw no vintage planes or cars on display, we knew we must have missed it. However, we were still hungry, so we dined in at Annia's. The patio seating was all full so we sat at one of the booths closer to the kitchen. They serve breakfast all day as well as Mexican fare, so I ordered the French toast, which came in six halves ($6.99), and BF got the breakfast burrito ($10.99). Food was good, 3 stars good. One thing I saw that made me wince was that I had a view of the kitchen from my seat and saw our plates come up from the stove. They used a cleaning cloth to wipe the edges of our plates (so that it's clean presentation-wise) and the cloth did touch our food. Unsure how clean the cloth was since it was sitting there on their counters, but since BF and I didn't taste anything weird during our meal and didn't feel like our stomachs were turning, I didn't bother saying anything. But seeing it did give me slight anxiety. Other than that, service was good. They checked in with us several times to see if we needed anything. Since they were still a little busy, we paid at the register after we were done so we could head out to the outdoor area of the airport to watch the planes. read more

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5 Service 5 Food & Portion 5 Location & Ambience 5 Average Pricing Talk about food with a view! Planes constantly coming and going on that Saturday morning. The line was about 5 minutes around midday. Great outdoor and indoor seating place inside this local airstrip. The customer service was so great! The waiter remembered my name each time he came :D I literally do not have any complaints about my visit here. Their homefries have the onion bellpeper. The French toast was soft and buttery. Their art deco of history is very nice to look at and read. Recommend: Sausage links Biscuits and Gravy French Toast House salsa has a kick I totally would recommend this diner and I'd bring my family here again! read more

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Great menu, food and service. Fun to see planes close up while eating good diner food.

What a little gem this place is. Especially perfect for those who love watching planes come and go. Plus, they wear masks, tables are 6feet apart. Pleasant and speedy service. They probably could use more help; I don't think two servers is enough for how busy they get. Food is a good typical mom & pop diner feel. Portions are good. They have a variety of options to choose from. There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. The only downfall of sitting outdoors food gets cold a bit too fast. Veggie omelet - fully packed with veggies French toast w/ side order of hash browns - these were okay. Nothing too memorable, hash browns needed to be crispier Chile Relleno plate - hearty, tasty sauce and cheese was good. Coffee- was just so-so they have regular and french vanilla for creamers read more

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What can I say, waited 30 minutes to be seated, that is justified because they were busy. However after sitting down, waited 10 minutes for someone to take my order, then another 30 minutes to receive my food. Didn't see a waiter after taking my order. Poor service, won't be coming back. read more

Lunch with Johnny and Mocha Mocha was scared of the noice of the airplanes She wouldn't even eat the bacon that the server brought her...... read more

Annia's Kitchen - Lunch with Johnny & Mocha - American Near Me - El Monte, California

I finally tried this place on a busy Sunday to get a fair read. The setting is great--watching small planes take off delighted my granddaughter. The food was tasty (cheese quesadilla, two scrambled eggs, bacon, and orange juice). We waited about 30 minutes to be seated, then another 30 after ordering. Our server checked on us only once; I couldn't get a drink refill and had to go to the counter to pay. With service like that and a $51 tab for my order, it's not worth it. I won't be returning. read more

I've enjoyed Annia's Kitchen for many years. They are often busy on weekend mornings but during the week I've never had to wait. My favorite is to sit on the patio (they have heaters when it's chilly) and watch the planes taking off and landing. Their offerings are traditional American diner and some Mexican. If I'm in the mood for breakfast I like their pancakes, and at lunchtime their burgers and sandwiches are good choices. Today I had the Santa Fe Melt with half fries and onion rings. The grilled chicken sandwich on grilled sourdough was tasty and melty and the grilled Ortega chili peppers add a nice southwestern zing. Both the shoestring-style fries and the rings were freshly fried and not greasy. Some lettuce and pickles and a small cup of ranch were served alongside. read more

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