Coffee is delicious. The line . . . 45 minute wait at 8:30am for a table, but the coffee line was short. The coffee is well worth it. read more

Unfortunately, the service really overshadowed the food for us. From the moment we walked in, we felt more like we were inconveniencing the staff than being welcomed as customers. Throughout our visit, we had to ask multiple times for basic things, and the overall service just felt inattentive and unfriendly by some. The food itself was decent, which is why the experience was especially disappointing. We're Mexican ourselves and always enjoy supporting Mexican restaurants and trying places that serve food we grew up with, but good food alone isn't enough to bring us back. Considering there is almost always a long line and a significant wait to get a table, we expected the overall experience to be worth it. Unfortunately, for us, it wasn't. On top of that they added a 18% gratuity to the check! There are too many great Mexican restaurants with both good food and warm, welcoming service to justify the wait. We would not return by choice! read more

I always see a line here and this was my first time trying! I would definitely recommend joining the waitlist ahead of time as I had to wait around 40 min. We got the chorizo con huevos and very berry french toast. The food came out very quickly. The chorizo con huevos was very flavorful and a good portion size. They also come with your choice of flour or corn tortillas, I got corn and it came with 3. I loved their rice and beans, everything was very flavorful and not too greasy. The french toast was good, I loved the whipped cream it came with. Overall, I liked the food a lot and would come back! read more

Café De Olla is an authentic Mexican restaurant. The restaurant was clean and spacious. There are both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu includes breakfast menu, pancakes, lunch menu, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. I didn't stop by to dine in but to try their bakery. The staff were friendly. I chose a couple of pastries: -Mini Pecan Pie cookies - Strawberry Danish - Cubilete - Rebanada Choclatosa - Beso de Nutella The pastries were decadent and flavorful. - Maui Cake It's a tres Leches cake with tropical- coconut pineapple frosting filled with pineapple chunks. It was my favorite. For drinks, I tried Iced Café De Olla. It was okay. I will come back to dine in and try something savory from their menu. read more

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Delicious food, my favorite is the poblano chilaquiles. Have only been here for breakfast and it gets busy so wake up early or join the waitlist on the way here! Must try!! read more

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I've been a regular here at Cafe De Olla and I will say that the food never misses! 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! read more

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With their wide spectrum of Mexican & American dishes, Cafe de Olla is a cozy Mexican brunch spot in Old Town Monrovia that is sure to please many palates. There's a decent amount of seating within the restaurant, but definitely try to join the online waitlist if you are able to, as the queue can get quite long during peak hours. Throughout your meal, staff may come by with carts of pan dulce and tortas, like at dim sum places, which I found to be very unique at a brunch spot. I ordered their Azteca Chilaquiles, which comes with a red sauce over tortilla chips, eggs of your preferred style (I asked for over easy), refried beans, and rice, topped with cilantro/onions/queso fresco. For those that can't handle spice, the red sauce has quite the vibrant red hue, but I found it to be quite mild in heat. The ratio of sauce to chips was perfect for my liking, but make sure to eat your chips in a timely manner before they get soggy. I would suggest that the management replaces the clipboards with their current menus or revamps the structure of the menus entirely, as many of the clipboards at my table were broken and pages hanging only by one hole. The pages felt sticky and greasy, which was a bit off-putting for me. read more

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This Cafe De Olla is a lot bigger than their Burbank spot, but I feel the food quality here doesn't quite 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. read more

Ordered a slice of the Maui Coconut Pineapple cake, HOLY MOLY, OUTSTANDING! I was initially gonna just taste a bite or two since I already was at my daily calorie intake, but somehow, I ATE THE ENTIRE SLICE because it was sooo damn tasty! So moist, dare I say milky "ala" 3 leches, yup, this thing is JUICY. OMG, the frosting is fresh and sweet, taste homemade. It's a perfect blend of coconut and pineapple. I'm a pineapple freak so I wish it had more pineapple chunks, but I'm just nitpicking now, it was absolutely delightful!! Love it, now I'm gonna buy a whole pie!! Dudes working at the front were super cool and helpful too. Came in on 8/7/26 during night market. You gotta try it, soooooo gooooooood. read more

One of my favorite things is that they serve breakfast all day, so you can enjoy your favorite breakfast dishes anytime. The café de olla coffee is a must-try, and their new Azteca Matcha, Ube Matcha, and Mango Matcha are absolutely delicious read more

Cafe De Olla - Matcha - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

The coffee was so gross. I got an iced cafe de olla that was super sugary. I couldn't taste the coffee. It's presweetened so you can't adjust the sweetness. $9 for a medium coffee no add on's. read more

Didn't try any of their coffee drinks, just ordered brunch food to share with my friend. The Churro Waffle is PHENOMENAL, would order it again without a doubt! Crispy, deeply rich cinnamon goodness, not too sweet, but also would be fantastic as a dessert waffle. Chorizo Burrito - good but not great, I've had better tasting burritos. I feel like there was solid amount of chorizo, yet needed more hash brown for a more balanced burrito. The hot orange red salsa was a perfect spicy kick to add on top. Customer service was solid enough, our server was attentive with asking if we wanted small plates for sharing our dishes. Though, she never refilled our water glasses during our brunch visit. I get they were super busy for a Sunday, but still it doesn't take long to refill waters lol. Since we put our name and phone number down around noon on a Sunday, we waited almost an hour on the Yelp waitlist for a party of 2 (which despite us being quite hungry for brunch, the time flew by since we were chatting and chilling at the nearby park). FYI, their Yelp waitlist can get filled to capacity on Sundays and when it does, the restaurant will temporarily disable it. So like we had to, you will have to walk in and write your name on their Yelp waitlist instead of using the Yelp app to do this. read more

Cafe De Olla - Chorizo Burrito. - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Overrated. I ordered the chilaquiles divorciados with carne asada, and unfortunately, they tasted weird and were not worth the price. I won't be going back. read more

Caffe Olla is a wow from the moment you sit down. The breakfast hits all the right notes the sweet bread cart is a standout, and the scrambled eggs and fresh fruit were simple but perfectly done. Service was outstanding, warm and attentive without missing a beat. And the mascarpone latte? Absolute perfection rich, smooth, and worth coming back for on its own. A spot that makes a simple breakfast feel special. read more

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The food is good, but man is the service pretty bad. It's very slow. I went to pick up a smoothie today and a plate of food. I called it in 20 mins in advance and they told me it would be ready in 15 mins. When I got there the smoothie wasn't made and they still needed to heat my tortillas. Keep in mind the tortilla lady was standing in front of the stove (that's in the front of the restaurant). I waited 10 mins for my smoothie and the tortilla lady like additional 10 or more. After I ordered, this one guest stood at the register so she could order oj for her daughter. Kid you not, at least 3 employees went up the register area to grab something and no one asked her what she would like to order. She stood there for 7 mins then left. Oh and I got my freshly made smoothie so runny. The flavor was there but it was runny like a liquado. I would have said something but it already took a while just to get my stuff. The restaurant wasn't even half full to be getting such slow service. read more

Great place for a solid Mexican breakfast/brunch. I would highly recommend making reservations prior your visit; especially on a weekend since it gets pretty crowded. Yelp offers the join waitlist so you can save a spot for your visit The place is buzzing with people and waiters, pretty busy all around and not quiet. I ordered the chilaquiles divorciados which consist of the red and green chilaquiles side by side. It comes with a hefty side of refried beans topped with cheese and some rice. The dish over all is delicious and more than enough food for me. I also ordered cafe de olla which is coffee with cinnamon and sugar and to be honest, it was TOO sweet for me. I ended up asking the waiter if he could pour me some solid black coffee to go with it and he was kind enough to bring me a cup of black coffee to pour it in myself. After doing that, the cafe de olla was just right! The place is clean, including the restrooms even in such a busy place. The food comes out fast and they're attentive ensuring you are satisfied with your order. They have a cart with Mexican bread (a la dim sum). Depending on the bread you get, it will be added to your bill. We didn't have any issues finding street parking which was free. read more

Cafe De Olla - Chilaquiles Divorciados - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

We arrived almost 2 hours before closing, and there was only one table seated before us when we got there. Two more tables were seated about 15 minutes after us. Unfortunately, the wait time for the food was much longer than expected considering how slow it seemed. Some items came out hot, but my taco plate was only warm. The food itself wasn't horrible, but overall it was a bit bland. The sauces definitely helped, but sauces should enhance the flavor, not be the main source of it. I also don't want to single anyone out, so I'll just say the overall staff energy wasn't very welcoming. I actually stopped by about a week ago just to pick up desserts and experienced a similar vibe then too. I'm honestly bummed to leave a negative review because I wanted to like this place, but between the wait, lack of flavor, and unwelcoming atmosphere, I'll probably not return. read more

When we walked in the wait time was quoted 20-30 mins but we only waited maybe 10 mins. We sat and we were greeted by our server Patty right away and took our drink orders. I got the mazapan latte and my partner got the iced cafe de olla. Both very delish. Next our server took our breakfast orders and only waited maybe 10-15 mins which was so fast. I got the chilaquiles Azteca with carne asada and my partner got the peanut butter French toast. The food was incredible!!!! The staff was very welcoming and very helpful. The location was very clean and the mood was very friendly read more

Cafe De Olla - Azteca chilaquiles with carne asada and peanut butter French toast. - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

Absolutely loved Cafe De Olla in Monrovia! I got there right when it opened so there was no wait. The restaurant was cozy and the staff were so nice and attentive. There were alot of breakfast selections but we settled for Steak & Eggs and the Ham & Cheese Omelette, both came with a side (hashed brown, fries or fruit), and choice of toast. Food tasted amazing. Will definitely add this to my regular go-to spot for breakfast. read more

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4.8 stars for Cafe De Olla! We came here on a Saturday around 11 for a brunch/lunch. This place is popular and the wait was about 60 min so definitely take advantage of the Yelp Waitlist and check-in ahead of time to minimize your wait. Our experience was delightful. Everything tasted amazing, from the chilaquiles with the perfect spice kick and crunch factor to the creamy cafe de Olla. Servers were very friendly and vibes were great here. We will be back soon!~ read more

Cafe De Olla - Omelette de la Casa, Cafe de Olla Latte (decaf), and Del Campo Combo - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

January 2026 - Party of 2 on a Sunday around 1pm, 45 minutes wait. Food/Pricing - First time eating lunch here instead brunch food. The meat in the tacos were a bit dry and bland. The sauce had a nice kick and helped with the taste. Adding in the beans and rice into the tacos also made it less dry. Service/Ambiance - Service was prompt. A bit disappointed in my lunch choice but will likely be back for brunch. Parking - Plenty of street parking or public lots nearby. read more

Cafe De Olla - Chicken Tacos - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

Be prepared to wait for weekend brunch. I came here with two friends around noon on a Sunday, and we waited about an hour to be seated. It wasn't too bad since the restaurant is in the heart of Old Town Monrovia. You can walk around and browse the nearby shops while you wait, and the time cruises by. They'll send you a text when your table is ready. The front desk staff and waiters were friendly, and we were greeted with warm smiles from the start. I ordered the menudo and a Ferrero iced latte--both were excellent. The menudo was one of the cleanest I've had. The tripe was cut into bite-sized pieces, and the broth was clear, without any heavy residue from the spices. The latte was strong with the perfect level of sweetness. I also grabbed a vanilla concha to go for my daughter, and it was delicious. The inside had the perfect amount of fluff. I'll definitely be returning :) read more

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Fantastic! I loved the vibes, the incredible service, and the food. The menu was so large that I felt overwhelmed. Its like the Mexican version of Portos bakery read more

Cafe De Olla - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Chilaquiles poblanos are the best and my go every time I go there ! Staff is friendly and attentive!

This is one of our favorite places to go. My wife wishes she could be a partner or an owner in this business. My Son orders the same thing every time and he loves it. He orders Del Norte Chilaquiles. The service is always great too. They are very kind and friendly, but the food is amazing. I promise you will not be disappointed. If not contact me directly. I'll give you a free service. Call Primo Electric 562-964-8003.David read more

The food is amazing it arrives so fast and is always so fresh and flavorful! Thier cafe de olla is alway hot and delicious! I will definitely be back and will continue to recommend! Thanks for the great service and delicious food! read more

This was my first visit here and I came with high expectations but I left disappointed. Took my entire fam for breakfast, the two host at the front of the restaurant greeted us as soon as we walked in. They were both lovely, polite, and friendly and we were seated right away. Our waitress was not so friendly. Her table manners were cold and quite frankly she made our first experience at this popular, highly yelped restaurant not so great. After taking our drink orders, I asked for flavored creamer on the side for my cafe de olla..she responded with, "You know, this is a very sweet coffee, it already has sugar in it. Do you still want flavored creamer!?" Her tone was not pleasant. I responded with a, " Yes, please a couple flavored creamers on the side. Thank you". We were a party of five, I had the less complicated order: the Berry Waffle. Unfortunately, M y order was "overlooked". I felt bad for my family who all had their plates in-front of them and they insisted on waiting to eat until I received my order, unfortunately- they ate cold food while I had a hot waffle served 10+ minutes after them. My waffle was just okay. It had a light crunch to it. The blueberries and strawberries were fresh and that is what made the flavor on this plate. For the price, I expected more, It's a small waffle with a cup of mixed berries. The cafe de olla was good. However, it probably would have been amazing had I been able to taste it with a bit of flavored creamer, the way I, the customer, enjoys it. The quality of table service from this particular waitress was an epic fail all around. She had a bad attitude. She never even apologized for not placing my order and she didn't check in on our table periodically. Not at all what I expected. Esthetically, it's a nice restaurant in a nice location. Would I go back? Most likely not. read more

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Came to cafe de olla with my family. Once we had a seat Tony was really attentive and welcoming. He made our experience much more enjoyable with his great service. I give this restaurant 5 stars because the food was delicious and the service was amazing. read more

Great table service. It's seems like one guy does it all. I had to get his attention a couple of times but he looked pretty busy. Food was sooo good. Definitely worth coming back for. I had a vegetarian breakfast burrito for dinner. Yum! Saved 1/2 of it for the next day. My hubby also had breakfast burrito, my dad had enchiladas with molé sauce. They said they enjoyed their food also. Street parking only. Good luck with that. read more

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Sunday brunch with the family! It was really convenient that they offered the option to join the waitlist through Yelp -- we didn't have to rush to the restaurant and were able to stroll around downtown while waiting for our table. Inside, it was moderately loud, and the bench cushions were worn out, which made sitting a bit uncomfortable (especially since I was wearing a skirt). The service was okay overall; they took quite a while to take our order, though it did improve after we experienced an issue. I tried the pie de guayaba, tres leches, chilaquiles, refried beans, tortillas, and torta de pierna. The desserts were delicious! The pie was perfectly balanced -- just the right amount of tartness, sweetness, and a great crust. My favorite dish was probably the chilaquiles; they were perfectly crispy, and all three salsas were delicious! I just wish they had a bit more garnish (like cheese and onions). The torta de pierna was okay -- the meat itself was flavorful, but the rest of the toppings were pretty average. Unfortunately, my sister also ordered a torta de pierna and found a small piece of glass in her sandwich. The staff handled it professionally, they comped the torta and offered a free dessert, but it was still a serious safety concern and made us a bit uneasy about the kitchen's quality control. read more

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Donuts and coffee... oh no, prepare to have your life changed. You haven't lived until you have had pan Dulce and cafe de olla. Now that fall is here, it's the perfect reason to come here and see for yourself why this place is so popular. The staff is friendly and I will say that this place gets packed quickly. Add yourself to the waitlist on Yelp, trust me as the wait can sometimes get up to two hours. Definitely not a problem as there's plenty of shops nearby to pass the time. If you don't feel like waiting they have a to go counter with coffees, pastries, and I believe menu items as well. Now what to order. Definitely start with a cafe de olla and a pan dulce. There is also a cart that comes by with all the options. I personally prefer the concha's as they are a timeless classic option. While I have heard rave reviews about the chilaquiles, I personally am a breakfast burrito kinda gal. Many reviews will say the breakfast burrito can taste bland. If you order it the way it comes then yes, but the trick is to add beans (yes it's an additional charge). Trust me on this. It will take the breakfast burrito to a whole other level of flavor. For reference I have tried the all in one breakfast burrito. Definitely prefer it with beans than without. By this point you should find yourself stuffed, but if you manage to have some room might I suggest some delicious desserts. As you are reading this you may find yourself having the will power to say no to dessert. Until the dessert cart comes by and everything looks delicious and irresistible. You may give in to temptation at this point or go about your life regretting not getting dessert and wondering what you are missing out. Luckily, there's always next time and an excuse to come back again! Definitely will be back soon. Until next time! read more

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Excellent food, friendly service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We truly enjoyed our meal! read more

I tried the one in Burbank and I liked it a lot. This location is even better because the neighborhood is nicer and the ambiance is nicer. Also this location is bigger and it seemed like the menu had more choices. A short wait while we looked through the menu. I wanted breakfast food so I ordered the chilaquiles omelette which included a choice of bread. The chilaquiles didn't get soggy which I was happy about. LOVE the free refills on the hot coffee which doesn't need any sugar or cream! I wish I drank more!! Pastry was excellent. Reminded me of my childhood when my dad used to buy these pastries at the Mexican bakery in LA. Free parking in several different lots. read more

Cafe De Olla - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

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AMAZINGGGGG CHILAQUILES!!! Their namesake, the (hot) cafe de olla, is also amazing so definitely come for these !!!! I ordered the Del Norte combination ($21.25) which comes with beef fajitas, beans, eggs, and chilaquiles. 10/10 amazing would order again. The steak is tender, the beans are smooth and savory, you get your choice of egg (I did over easy) and the chilaquiles with that green salsa is phenomenal and I cleared my whole plate. The cafe de olla (hot) is AMAZINGGGG and comes with REFILLS!!! It's spiced and sugared, so don't be scared if you see that it's "black coffee" because it is so perfectly sweet and drinkable!!! I wouldn't add milk, there's no need to. The iced version actually has milk in it (and not allowed refills) but it's too watery and milky. The spices don't shine. The hot is a much, much better version. We also got the beef tostadas (19.50) which came with shredded beef, lettuce, beans and all the fixings. It was a good tostada, nice and with good crunch, but I wouldn't say it's anything too special. I wouldn't order it again. We also got the concha French toast ($19.25) but this was so incredibly sweet that it was so hard to finish. We didn't use any of the extra syrup at all. The concha was kind of dense and needed the cafe de olla to help wash it down, but at that point it was sugar on sugar. If you have a sweet tooth it would be perfect for you though! It's also nice how the French toast comes with a decent number of sides (2 eggs, choice of meat, choice of potatoes) so there's some savory for balance. There was a 1 hour wait (even with the Yelp waitlist) as it was a busy Saturday. Service was kind of slow as we were seated for about 15 minutes before we could flag someone down to please help take our order. They do refill coffee and water upon request though! Once you order the food comes out pretty quickly. Parking is easy given the many lots and street parking in the residential area is also available. read more

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Excellent service. The food was amazing! And the place is very clean and cozy. I would come back again.

I don't come here much ! LOL ;D No para nada !! My favorite restaurant in town! Been coming here to Danny's amazing restaurant since they started out in a tiny hole in the wall in Burbank! We used to wait 2 hours for a table that's how serious it was ! We love it so much we used to drive from Glendora to Burbank, just to have breakfast! Sometimes 2xs a month !! YESSSSS ! It's that good ! Yes we roll like that for things we love. Why do we love it ?! It's not just the coffee! EVERYTHING I've ever tried is just mouthwatering, flavor explosion ! Delicious just perfect ! We've always had the best service and waiters as well. I can't remember all of them because some are gone but let me see, Ruben, Jacky, Patty, and Afrodita. Just yesterday was great I always get the same, cafe de olla of course. Can't come here and not have! Poblano soup yummmm ! And Mole on top of Huevos a la Mexicana, La Lupita, THE BEST !! or shredded pollo with mole. If you've never been and you like Mexican food, what you waiting for ? read more

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This is one of my go to spots for brunch. There will always be a wait on a weekend. It's probably because their food is great! My favorite dish is the del norte. It comes with half a chilliques and a skirt steak. The drinks are also nice. Their desserts always look delicious but I never tried it. They have cute dessert display cases and they sometimes pass by with a cart with their desserts so you don't even have to go to the front to order it. Extra Info: - this is located in old town Monrovia - Parking is free in their lot. Might be tough to find parking during peak hours. - Once you write your name down for the long wait, you can walk around old town which is super nice! - Their menu is HUGE Price point $ - Under $15 $$ - $15-30 Final Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars. I'll always return. read more

Cafe De Olla - Cafe de Olla Cappuccino - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

Like the cafe de olla and choice of bread. Not a fan of the fried tamales however I think everything else on the plate was good so I'm sure the menu has yummy other options. Service was good as well. She had refills down. Busy restaurant. Reserve online prior to heading there for breakfast. Not a huge dining area but enough. read more

Cafe De Olla - Fried tamale plate - American Near Me - Monrovia, California

This was our return visit because last time had been amazing. It was disappointing to have food this time that was very average or less than average. A burrito that was supposed to come with avocado and hash brown barely had any avocado or hash brown it was mainly eggs. The tortilla soup was just broth with a lot of chips and almost no cheese and absolutely no chicken. A vegetarian taco for a vegetarian person at a the table was brought out on a plate with a chicken taco. The chorizo burrito barely had any chorizo. Sad read more

good food and great service. i would recommend getting the divorce chilaquiles with poblano(most popular) and chipotle sauce 10/10! Dinner items are also really good like the Chile Rellenos and Bistec Ranchero. For the most part service is always great from Monica, Afrodita, and Ruben the other servers seem lost or have an attitude read more