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    Monada Cafe

    4.6 (55 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Cute seating area
    Melodie M.

    This cafe is so cute! Selfie wall, treats, sips, free wifi, and a ton of seating make this a perfect work from cafe spot, and I will definitely return. Love that the empanadas are embossed with the monada name. They had a decent amount of cookies and pastries left at almost closing time, and the cookies looked large and gooey! SO many cute tables and chairs outside, a long bar with stools facing the big window, and more nooks, couches, and tables and chairs inside. So many options! Love the decor, service was awesome and friendly. Can't wait to return!

    Airy space!
    Mark M.

    I'm back after about a year away. These folks are better than ever, having dialed in their barista skills.

    Jamie E.

    The food was incredible, the drinks were incredible, and the staff was so sweet! They also had several GF options, including a GF coffee cake, if you need/prefer that. My tropical fruit smoothie was divine, and I appreciated the giant straw! The croissants are flaky and buttery and went perfectly as a breakfast sandwich. The entire place had an adorable vibe and was also super clean. 10/10 would recommend stopping in here for breakfast or a treat if you are in the area.

    Ham croquetes
    Luis C.

    Stopped here for a quick snack while on a bike ride and really like the atmosphere of this place. It's cute, modern, very clean and has a good range of selection when it come to food. I decided to try the ham croquetes and they were light, fresh and delicious. I love a place that makes this little delight fresh! I'll definitely be coming back to try some of the other dished. The sandwich selection looks amazing!

    Cute place
    Brian R.

    A Latin cafe, east of the railroad tracks, is a killer idea. Julius Meinl coffee? Even better. The case, with empanadas, and the menu of Latin sandwiches, looks amazing. What comes out? Espresso that, with an improperly calibrated machine, is off. The meat in the Pan Con Bistec sandwich is under-seasoned, and the whole sandwich is unfortunately bland. The bread is good on crunch, but just lackluster on texture. No chifles (plantain chips), but Cape Cod "reduced fat" potato chips? The chef is Colombian, I'm told. Maybe it is British Columbia? They're going to have to figure out TONE. Don't do Latin half-heartedly. Be Latin and proud, in a neighborhood which just got a Delicias Cuban Bakery three blocks away, at the Chevron station up the street. You can go more Wonder Bread with inoffensive muffins and American sandwiches. This place needs to find its center. It's soul. Is it terrible? No. Is it terribly good? No. It's earnest, but it lacks passion. Lots of restaurants can get by without much energy in their food. We are a nation of grazers. Location, though, becomes a problem. Located closer to the always-promised opening of the long-shuttered Gulfstream Hotel, in a building which doesn't make its retail stand out, street side, the very location demands that A-game food that will turn it into a destination. I hope that they can find a way to kick it up a notch. They're very nice people. I would love to love this place more. Right now, it's won't thrill ya, won't kill ya. That's not enough to make me hunt down parking around that building.

    Cuban panini
    Abigail P.

    I tried this place for the first time and I personally did not like it. I order a ham coquettes and they were a bit soggy. The chicken panini was not a panini and the chicken was flavorless and dry. The Cuban panini and ham croissant was good.The price was not reasonable the chicken panini was 14.99 with no side or drink included the Cuba was 13.99.Overall, I will just get the breakfast items next time because that is what they seem to excel in. Additionally the service was good.

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    Lisa B.

    We loved this little place. There are tables outside and a few inside. Very clean. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I had a great cup Of coffee and a guava and cheese croissant. Delish.

    Mochachino and iced cold brew

    Always happy with our visit! If you're spending the day at the beach stop for a smoothie, an ice coffee, or açaí bowl! Today I got the veggie omlet for breakfast and my husband got the turkey and egg bagel sandwich and oh YUM! Please come support this adorable cafe and small business. The staff is always happy to great and serve.

    Milly L.

    Amazing cute cafe! Great atmosphere! Peruvian owners and amazing staff. Fresh food! Smoothies are the best I've had and amazing coffee! 100% recommend this place

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    Gloria G.

    Monada Cafe is a local gem! It's a cafe conveniently located on the east end of Lake Ave on the way to the beach. It's new, bright, and clean with a hip vibe. The sun streams in while chill music plays in the background. You can get a variety of pastries as well as my favorite, avocado toast with perfectly poached eggs. The owners are South American so there is a Latin flavor to the menu and an excellent café con leche! If you're in the area (or even if not) go and support this local treasure.

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    12 days ago

    Small unattractive portions of blah food. Not coffee drinkers so that may make it attractive to others.

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    3 years ago

    Good location, cute place with friendly but the food (especially the pastries) and coffee is basic and underwhelming.

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    2 years ago

    Great little local cafe. Great service and food. We're really bummed to see the cafe has closed.

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    3 years ago

    Really nice little cafe with outdoor seating. The avocado toast with an egg was great.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious fresh food and charming owners. Make time to come here. Highly recommended.

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    The staff is phenomenal, and the food is great. Small, homie feel that keeps the experience personal. Love it.

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    3 years ago

    Food was good! Customer service wasn't that good. Lady at the counter had an attitude and was rude.

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