I had a memorable experience at Grey & Cash (Monrovia). I ordered the Nitro James Brew ($8.25 -…read more16oz - Chilled). It's scary powerful! It's subtle and silky, but 20 minutes later, I felt my eyes dilate. WOAH! This caffeine ramps up in the most unsuspecting way. FUN! I appreciated the strength, and I happily savored this coffee's cinnamon & brown sugar tones. (Quick Note: There's no customer internet on the weekend.) I arrived at Grey & Cash (Monrovia) on Friday (around 10:40AM). Parking will require a little walking since street parking is very competitive. Fortunately, there's free parking lots scattered nearby, and it's a brisk walk. Staff is professional and diligent. This business is CRAZY busy! The line kept lengthening. Staff politely and efficiently answered my questions. Once I reached the counter (took about three minutes), my drink arrived very quickly. Took about one minute. As mentioned, I enjoyed the Nitro James Brew ($8.25 - 16oz - Chilled). It has no ice, but it's chilled. The coffee is also silky & soft. Initially, I scoffed at the coffee's strength... but as time progressed, the caffeine kept growing stronger & stronger. WOAH! As someone who drinks daily coffee, it's very rare & unique to feel such almost-frightening power. Regarding ambiance, Grey & Cash (Monrovia) felt busy and cramped despite the large space & tall ceiling. There's about nine tables inside, two tall tables, and five outside tables. The location has a self-service water station, high-chairs for kids, and several electrical outlets (counted about six spots). There's also customer internet with password; customers must ask Staff for the details. Also, there's a gender neutral restroom in the back. Its music is fairly loud, but it's upbeat and fun. Overall, I found something unique and special at Grey & Cash (Monrovia). If you love silky, potent coffee, this is a must-try. WOAH! 4.9 out of 5

We stopped by after a hike at Monrovia Canyon Park because we were really hungry and needed…read moresomething quick. I ordered a tuna wrap and asked for it without mayo. My friend even asked twice to confirm, and we were told it did NOT come with mayo... but it still came with mayo. I was so hungry that I just ate it, but it was definitely disappointing. My husband ordered the vegan meat burrito in a red tortilla, and we also got café de olla. The food was okay overall, kind of American-style, but nothing special. Service wasn't the best for a first visit. My friend had to wait a long time for her food, and they also forgot her coffee. They did apologize, but it was still frustrating since we had already asked questions before ordering. Now I understand why it wasn't as busy as the place next door. Unfortunately, it wasn't a great first impression, and we probably won't be coming back.

I've driven past Gokí Café countless times on my way to work and finally decided to stop in--and…read moreI'm so glad I did. For those who aren't familiar, Gokí Café draws inspiration from the flavors and traditions of Oaxaca, Mexico, which is reflected throughout the menu. You'll find everything from horchata and mazapán lattes to Oaxacan-inspired drinks, pastries, and food items. I ended up ordering the iced Horchata Latte and an oatmeal cranberry pecan cookie. One important tip: mix the latte before taking a sip. The espresso sits at the top while the milk settles at the bottom, so giving it a good stir makes all the difference. Once mixed, it was absolutely delicious. You could taste the horchata, cinnamon, and espresso all working together perfectly. It was smooth, flavorful, and definitely strong enough to get me through my morning. The oatmeal cranberry pecan cookie was equally impressive. It was soft, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the coffee. Honestly, I finished both much faster than I intended. The café itself is beautiful inside. It's clean, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. One thing I especially appreciated was the study/work area along the wall. Each seat has its own outlet nearby, which makes it a great place to bring a laptop and get some work done without fighting over charging space. The only challenge is parking. The café is located near the railroad crossing, and the parking lot is fairly small. If you arrive during a busy time, you may need to look for street parking or park nearby. Getting out can also take a little patience if a train happens to be passing and traffic begins to back up. The owners and staff were welcoming, and while English may not be their first language, they were kind, patient, and made every effort to communicate with customers. If you speak Spanish, that can definitely make things a little easier as well. Overall, this is a charming local café with unique drinks, excellent pastries, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu because there were so many items I wanted to try.

4++ Smallish cafe located in a somewhat walkable area of Arcadia. It looks like they primarily do…read morepastries and coffee, but have other food items available as well. I actually just stopped by close to closing time so I wasn't able to have my food /beverage here, but the space is clean and welcoming. A spot that seems like it would be great to meet up with people and enjoy beverages/ treats together. Person helping me was very friendly and just ordered a slice of carrot cake to go. I got it to enjoy while watching a movie a little later and it was really delicious. It was also a pretty large slice! Looking forward to coming back here.

The breakfast sandwich and Spanish latte were fantastic and they're very reasonably priced.read more

Muffins were great. Breakfast sandwich was great. At around $4 for a latte, take my money…read more Everything was priced so well that it was like going back in time to a true local cafe. The staff was super friendly and the place looked very clean. Small place, so better for to-go food. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would probably be here once a week.

Background On Visit: Decided to take a gander at this small bookstore. Believe it or not, but there…read morewas a Yelp Elite event at this location but for a different business back in 2018. Credit Cards: They are accepted. Restroom: They have a unisex restroom. Location/Parking: Located in a alleyway in old town Monrovia between Lime Ave. and Lemon Ave on Myrtle Ave.. Parking can be found either in the shared public lots or along Myrtle Ave. Ambiance/Decor: Nice cozy ambiance with 6 or 7 small tables to sit/read/drink in the shop. Service: Service is great. The staffers are very nice and informative. If you don't see a book that you want to have, you can request it and just pay for the book when it arrives. Lastly, ask for cat stickers! Black Cat Fables For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to explore the shop while enjoy a cup of tea.

A beautiful, charming neighborhood bookstore, nestled right in the heart of Monrovia. From the…read moremoment I walked in, I had a good feeling they will be my go-to cozy spot to get some reading done. They opened in October of 2024 and are proudly women-owned and operated. They are located behind the blue Moo Moo Mia Ice Cream shop, so they might be a little easy to miss, but I promise, once you find them, it's like stepping into a book lover's dream - tall bookshelves, colorful book titles, comfy seats, and cat themed! I have to spread the word to all of my cat-loving friends. I first heard about Black Cat Fables from my bestie, who is a Monrovia native. She even took me to attend one of their store events - their 2026 Vision Board planning event! We got to meet lovely neighborhood folks, and spent an hour dreaming up the year ahead and meet the store owner, Nicole, and their event planner, Mikayla, whom are both super sweet and friendly. After the event, I couldn't help but grab some beautiful bookmarks and a full collection book of the Jane Austen novels, which is now my next read and sitting beautifully, waiting for me on my bookshelf. They also have their own curated selection of beauty products, home decor, and not to mention, an adorable collection of bookmarks that I just can't resist. I'm a big fan! I am subscribed to their email newsletter and followed their socials to stay up to date, since I don't want to miss a thing from them. I can't wait to see what they have upcoming this year and continue to support them.

Horrible to hear this small coffee shop got broken into last night! Horrible. Hopefully a lot of…read morepeople go to support. This coffee shop is small and cute with some unique offerings. My husband got the cold brew and I got the hojicha espresso latte. In the past we've also gotten their food items which are delish. Ooops, forgot to post back then. Parking is easy and there is an hmart nearby if you need groceries after your coffee run.

Their made-to-order drip coffee was under extracted, maybe slightly hotter on the water temp, or…read morejust the water quality. I recommend the teaspresso drinks. These were a lot tastier than their black coffee option. Will return to try the ice cream selection!

My friend and i found the Peach Cafe for the first time, enjoyed the food very much. We will be…read moreback.

I remember coming here when I was younger, and I'm glad this spot is still holding up after all…read morethese years! I also really appreciate that this restaurant is kept very clean and modern, you wouldn't even know it's an older restaurant by looking at it. I love that they have healthy options on their menu, and the food is delicious! I ordered the chicken pesto salad, and it was really good! I also got to try the raspberry jam with my sourdough bread and it was delicious. I definitely will be back to try more items on the menu!

Friendly staff. Not too long of a wait…read more Grabbed their iced banana milk latte. I would say this is one of the better banana milk lattes I've had, if not the best. The flavor is not overpowering and doesn't taste artificial. I would definitely come back.

Banana latte is well balanced. Sweet corn latte is tasty. Tiger latte is strong. House drip coffee…read moreis black plain coffee. It's just the flavor added coffees which are well balanced. I ordered 4 coffees and they all come out without label on the cup so if you order a lot to go, be sure to ask which one is which. I ordered large size but the size is like medium size to me. Price is high. Also latte came out without mixing so you have to shake it but again the lid doesn't have lid stopper which I have to asked for that. The Place is small so you are sitting pretty close to other party. Parking is the same parking lot in 168 market so it's challenging sometimes.

Mushroom oat milk latte. Cute outside patio. A four legged bestie on a sunny day. Nothing would be…read morebetter. Oh yeah? The service. The best place to come for a Saturday morning coffee.

Unfortunately, my friend and I had an unpleasant experience at this coffee shop. We ordered an iced…read morematcha latte and an iced turmeric latte. When I asked if it was possible to make the matcha half sweet, it felt like my request was strange. That didn't bother me at first until we received our order. We sat down and she brought our drinks over to us. My friend's drink was served in a white coffee cup, while mine came in a clear plastic cup. At first glance, it looked like mine was iced and hers was hot even though we both ordered iced. Naturally, my friend said "Oh I ordered iced". She responded with "it is iced" and walked away. The whole interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming. It made us want to leave and drink our drinks elsewhere. On top of that, the drinks themselves tasted like mostly milk with just a hint of matcha, and mostly milk with a hint of turmeric. Quite disappointed in both the service and drinks. 2 stars for location, it is walking distance from the Lagree class we came from but most likely would not come back.