Monica Cafe never disappoints! Such delicious dishes packed full of amazing flavors! Brava to the Chef Senem Sanli! A must go to! Coffee is outstanding along with their bread & read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Monica Cafe. I stopped in for a breakfast sandwich before heading to LAX, and it was enjoyable and delish. The sandwich was large enough to share, and the croissant was fresh, flaky, and full of flavor. The service was decent, and the café had a relaxed atmosphere. A great spot for a quick breakfast before a flight. read more

Monica Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I recently stopped by Monica's Café and overall had a really enjoyable experience. A latte, entree and pastries were good, and I appreciated the nice decor There was a small moment that felt a bit off with the service but it didn't take away from the quality of the food. Just something that could have been handled a bit more warmly. That said, I'm glad I tried it and enjoyed most of my visit and wont be returning. read more

This is my go to cafe. We come here almost everyday. Nice bright ambience and quality coffee. The cold brew is wonderful and their house brew is a solid standard. I also love all their food. Good place to come and work at. read more

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One of those hidden gems you're glad you found. Tasty menu! The Mediterranean wrap is fresh and full of flavor, great coffee, and the service feels genuinely warm and welcoming. Nothing overdone, just a place that gets it right. Easygoing, reliable, and worth coming back to. read more

Monica Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Monica Cafe is such a great spot in Santa Monica! The music is always on point, creating a fun but relaxed vibe. The staff is friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which really makes the experience even better. The dining area is big and spacious, so it never feels crowded and is perfect for hanging out, working, or meeting friends. The food is a highlight too -- yummy pastries and dishes made with fresh ingredients that you can really taste. Everything feels high quality and thoughtfully prepared. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to! read more

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One of the best side salads I have ever tasted. Tons of fresh herbs from the farmers market, tomato, cucumber with a beautiful light dressing. read more

Monica Cafe - Vargas Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Spectacular breakfast! We loved our eggs and avo toast. Delicious bread and croissants (from local French bakery). Generous fruit salad and serving up freshly squeezed oj. Coffee was also perfect. Would totally return to try all of the other menu items!! read more

Incredible addition to Santa Monica!! We got the breakfast wrap and the smashed eggs and both were amazing. The bread is incredible, eggs were light and fluffy, coffee was also on point. This place is big with a second level upstairs and would be great to work from too. Huge fan of Turkish food and will be back!! read more

Monica Cafe - Breakfast wrap - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Don't know where to start. The food?! Service?! Family? This is a gem of a place. The love that has been put into this establishment shows. The nourishing food is beautiful and absolutely phenomenal tasting. All the house drinks are specially crafted. It's also such a beautiful atmosphere to be enjoyed & savored. And their lovely family services everyone as if they are also part of it. If I could rate this a 10 I would! read more

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My mom and I came here twice and we are so excited to go again. The service is great with a kind and welcoming team. The haus chai was amazing and I could tell it was made fully in-house. The food and pastries are always fresh and tasty. read more

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Food is so fresh and delicious. Staff are incredibly kind and welcoming. This is their bigger location but they also have a smaller location a few streets away called lokl haus. Definitely our new favorite brunch spot. Everything is halal! read more

Monica Cafe - Beef pepperoni sandwich, Vargas sandwich, Turkish eggs, and chocolate toast - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

From the Lokl Haus team, this is a superior, bigger spot than the original on Santa Monica Blvd. Most locals know the Blue Daisy for Mediterranean brunch, but Monica Cafe offers rare Turkish breakfast classics like Menemen (don't forget the Sucuk!) and a solid coffee program with warm, laid-back service. Now, will anyone bring back the full Turkish breakfast spread like Alchemist Cafe (RIP) did? read more

Super cute coffee shop right in the heart of Santa Monica with plenty of seating and cool art work! Plenty of metered parking out front. Cashier was super friendly and helpful. We tried the iced and hot vanilla lattes along with smashed egg on sesame loaf. The coffee was strong and tasty, just the way I like it- enough to keep me going for the rest of a long day. The egg loaf was super unique with a Mediterranean twist. The labne gave it a refreshing feel while the muhammara gave it a nice kick. Overall 10/10. read more

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Great casual brunch spot. I had the Mediterranean breakfast wrap and my wife had the smashed eggs. Both were very tasty and we enjoyed the coffee as well. read more

Monica Cafe - Smashed eggs on sesame loaf and Mediterranean breakfast wrap - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The good quality food, breakfast and lunch choices, and the coffee choices are simply wonderful. The flavors, the bread and pastries, just divine. The feeling in the restaurant is warm and friendly when you arrive. Curated wall of art makes for a fun art and great food experience. We will be back when in LA. read more

New places usually not good at first but this place looks like they know what they are doing and been in business already, verity of coffees and pastries, I believe they are still adding more food items to the menu. Hopefully I will see more turkish breakfast items (sujuk), in next visit. read more

Monica Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

There is a reason this restaurant is trending. It is a great place to work and eat. The food is authentic from Turkish recipes and the staff is warm and welcoming. I ordered scrambled eggs and a peach tea. The eggs were fluffy and perfect and served with olive oil and sumac. My tea came in a glass pot and I poured it into a tiny glass drinking carafe. Little touches like that make a big impression. I felt like I was on vacation. I took 2 salads Togo--chicken Cesar and a Mediterranean chop. Both were seasoned well and the dressings were homemade. If I lived closer they would see me there every morning. read more

We recently moved to the neighborhood and were on a morning walk when we stumbled upon Monica Cafe! It's such a nice spot for coffee and pastries! Spoke with the barista and the lady who took my order, who I later learned was the owner, and learned that the art in the shop is all authentic and owned by them! The ambiance is modern, and comfortable - I can absolutely see this becoming one of our routinely visited cafes! read more

A clean downtown atmosphere where one can relax, have a good cup of coffee and relax...maybe even try a pastry or sandwich. Pleasant associates! read more

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So glad to see a local cafe open up in the area. I love the chicken ceasar wrap, all the salads, and enjoy their espresso too. The food is genuinely of great quality. So fresh and flavorful. Plenty of seating, and it seems like a calm and quiet place to work/study. read more

Nice vibe, nice menu and delicious food. Plenty of seating and good service. Coffee drinks looked great too, will have to try next time.

I dont usually put review, but this place 1/5 for me. The staffs were nice & place is good too +1 Pastries - COLD Iced/ hot coffee- BAD Waiting time was like 45mins to 1hr. - WORSE I brought my family here around 10-11 am, december time. And i thought was a good idea. But nope. Will never going back. read more

Nice chill new to place in the area. The guys running place were warm and friendly. Lots of seating. There's a great selection of food. I had the Mediterranean wrap which was flavorful and healthy. I could tell the eggs were fresh. My friend had the smashed toast but found the bread was sliced a little too thick, he still enjoyed it. I had the Americano but it was probably as good and as strong as they Turkish coffee on their menu. I would definitely come back. read more

The vibe of this place seems nice to relax and/or get some work done. Seems like they have some great food options as well. Staff is very nice and they were very quick. I have to be honest though, the only reason I came here was that I was doing some research on best matcha in the area and it came up so I wanted to try it. It was probably one of the worst ones I've had: color was off, tasted like grass, couldn't even finish it. The photo I saw of it was misleading, I thought they used cold foam which excited me but it turns out they just shake the carton of milk and pour it on top. I feel bad saying this because they probably aren't matcha pros and I'm sure their food and coffee is great, but I just had to spare anyone who wanted to come here for the matcha alone. read more

I found this coffee spot yesterday. On my way to work. I tried the Turkish coffee and a coffee cake, so delicious. The two gentlemen that helped me out. We're so friendly and so helpful made me feel so Welcome definitely went back the next day, and got a hot caramel latte and a cheese danish so delicious Also, all their sauces are done and store. So Beautiful Made, not to mention when you walk into the store. You see so much artwork, so Beautifully clean Can't wait to try their breakfast options. read more

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I wasn't even hungry but then I couldn't say no to their high quality Turkish coffee and the best chicken croissant. This new place is must to go to as the service as good as LoKl cafe as they made you feel like having a coffee at home. read more

Monica Cafe - Chicken cheese croissant with Turkish coffee - Cafes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The food at this restaurant is really good, and the service is quick. There's plenty of seating, and everything is clean. The owner also seems to genuinely care about the community, which is great to see. If I could change one thing, it would be the price--a latte at eight dollars feels a bit high. Other then that great place read more

Everything is homemade, from the fresh bread to the delicious pastries. I had the best scrambled eggs here. This establishment is absolutely worth a visit and is clearly run with passion. read more

We had the menemen and the Turkish breakfast. Amazing food. Takes some time to prepare fresh

Visiting Santa Monica and walked this morning looking for a breakfast spot. Came across Monica and the menu posted in the window looked inviting. The meal was a terrific surprise! Excellent and unexpected Turkish breakfast, beautifully colorfully presented. I wished I had taken a photo- Instagram worthy! The wait staff was helpful in answering menu question. The owner visited our table and was super hospitable and brought us extra toast for free. Today was three month anniversary. Looking forward to visiting again next time in Santa Monica! read more

This was one of the best cafes I've ever been to. The staff is so kind and service was so fast, and food was delicious! I had the smashed eggs and it was the best thing that has ever laid on my taste buds. Also I had the pumpkin spice latte and it was just amazing! Everyone there is family and the community is just amazing and so welcoming. My daughter said the drinks are so addicting, definitely will be coming back! read more

Great food and very nice atmosphere. Beautifully decorated and great staff. Most try the Mediterranean brakefast wrap. Absolutely amazing.

I want to commend this place for having great customer service and great food. My friends and I were in this weekend for some quick drinks, and we were greeted with a calming and quaint ambiance. The staff took our orders and answered all of our questions. We got three matchas between us, with varying customizations, and added on a spanakopita we saw in the snack case. There was a miscommunication with one of the drinks, but it wasn't a big deal and we intended to keep the drink as-is. When we were waiting for our spanakopita, they surprised us by bringing out a remade drink. We super appreciated that attention to detail and their commitment to great customer service. They were also very kind the entire time we were in the cafe. The drinks were great, but I think what really shone was the spanakopita. Thank you to the staff for the kindness and the accommodation, and we look forward to trying more drinks and more food items. read more