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Welcome to Cafe De Olla

Cafe De Olla is a trendy American-Mexican restaurant located in Monrovia, CA. With a focus on breakfast and brunch, the menu offers a variety of options including vegan and vegetarian choices. Known for their flavorful dishes like chilaquiles, birria bowls, and cafe de olla coffee, this restaurant prides itself on providing a home-like dining experience. Despite some service hiccups mentioned by customers, the overall atmosphere is welcoming and clean. The extensive dessert and bread options add a sweet touch to the meal. With a moderate noise level and options for outdoor seating, Cafe De Olla is a versatile spot suitable for families, groups, and even furry friends. Whether for a casual meal or a special occasion, this restaurant offers a unique blend of American and Mexican flavors worth exploring.

LOCATIONS
  • Cafe De Olla
    423 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016, United States
    423 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016, United States Hotline: +1 626-238-6300

Welcome to Cafe De Olla, a charming American-Mexican fusion restaurant located in Monrovia, CA. This restaurant offers a plethora of options, from breakfast to dessert, and everything in between. With a focus on quality and flavor, Cafe De Olla prides itself on providing a diverse menu that caters to all dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options.

Upon entering Cafe De Olla, you'll be greeted with a trendy yet casual atmosphere, perfect for a meal with friends or family. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, with convenient parking near the entrance, making it easy for all guests to enjoy a delicious meal.

One of the standout features of Cafe De Olla is its commitment to sustainability, with plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware available. This dedication to eco-friendly practices adds an extra layer of charm to the dining experience.

Customers have raved about the delicious dishes at Cafe De Olla, with highlights including the chilaquiles divorciados, beef birria bowl, and the cafe de olla coffee. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty brunch or a sweet treat from the dessert cart, Cafe De Olla has something for everyone.

While some customers have noted minor issues with service or specific dishes, the overall consensus is that Cafe De Olla is a must-visit restaurant in the Monrovia area. So, if you're looking for a unique dining experience with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere, be sure to stop by Cafe De Olla for your next meal.

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Priscila F.
Priscila F.

Stopped by today for an earlier breakfast with my dad. We sat outside as I had my dog, surprisingly we were the only ones outside. Our server came quickly to take our drink order, and then our food order. After our food was brought, he came back out once and then we were completely forgotten. I had to go back inside to ask for additional item needed for my meal and then again for my check. Not the service I'm used to from this establishment!! This time we opted for their beef birria bowl, a big portion. The only thing that threw me off was the amount of limes brought to complement the size of the soup. To be exact 3 like edges. I had to go inside to ask for more limes, the server came out and confirmed what I wanted, and a few minutes later I received a few more. To my surprise, I was charged extra for the limes. Seemed odd as the original amount given didn't complement the size. I asked the server about the extra charge, and his response was anything additional is an extra cost. When I said the original portion wasn't enough, he just shrugged and repeated the same statement. As you order your food, and ask for additional items be ready for the additional cost. Also, corn tortillas are not handmade anymore. Sad, because that was a plus.

Lourella M.
Lourella M.

I took my brother here for the first time for breakfast. We enjoyed it very much. I got the CHILAQUILES DIVORCIADOS Add Carne Asada and it was delicious. Total was $26.45. It was nice having two different chilaquiles. I got the Azteca which was a red sauce and Suizos which is with a creamy tomato sauce. I enjoyed the suizos more because it had more flavor. I also got scrambled eggs and added carne asada to it as well. Thank you to our server Yaqueline for the recommendation. My brother got the MOLE ENCHILADAS Sub Puerco Beans. Total was $24.20. He said he enjoyed the mole sauce but he preferred my suizos chilaquiles instead. He also got the iced cafe de olla. Not to sweet which he enjoyed. The only down fault is that the tap water though isn't the greatest tasting. We were so full from sharing our plates we wished we saved room for the pan cart! There was an assorted amount of breads to choose from. They also had a dessert cart rolling around too. Everything looked so good! Other guests were enjoying a pan basket. Bathrooms were clean. The area we sat at was clean as well. No debris on the floors. Tables weren't sticky as well. We went on a week day so the wait was less than 10 minutes but I can definitely see this place for a long wait time for a weekend brunch or even for dinner.

Juan D.
Juan D.

The chilaquiles verdes are so bad please do not try and the chipotle ones are so bomb but at the same time so garbage they stank like a witch's coochie.

Rosabell M.
Rosabell M.

I recently visited a breakfast restaurant that was clean and well maintained. The service was excellent, and the food was phenomenal. My experience felt like being at home, having breakfast cooked by my mom. The cafe de olla was so good, and the chilaquiles verdes con huevo were delicious. Before your meal arrives, they bring out a sweet bread/pan dulce cart for you to pick from, and they'll add it to your tab for $2 each. I do not regret this choice one bit! I would come back often!

Dolores R.
Dolores R.

Excelente comida y muy buen servicio. Los chilaquiles poblanos son deliciosos, todo muy fresco y de gran calidad, tienen unos postres muy ricos al igual que una gran variedad de pan dulce lo super recomiendo!!

Jaimie T.
Jaimie T.

We went on the Saturday of Mother's Day and they were packed but everyone working there was so nice! The food came out quickly and they were very attentive the entire time. We had a variety of waffles, pancakes, French toast and a burrito and everything was really delicious! I would recommend ordering several plates and sharing so you can try a little bit of everything. Definitely will be back!

Osula L.
Osula L.

We came here, via car, on a Sunday afternoon in late May 2024. We were here for lunch and the line was pretty long even though I put us on the waiting list on Yelp 31 minutes before arriving. We waited outside for an additional 30 minutes before we were seated outside since I brought my dog. I ordered the Berry Banana French Toast and an English Breakfast Hot Tea. The food was decent however, I spotted a short curly hair in my French toast. Since I was full already, I did not mention this to my waiter. The service was good but I don't think it is worth the wait. I liked that they were dog-friendly and the prices were reasonable. I found free street parking by the public library and I'm guessing on the weekends parking can get pretty crowded.

Matt V.
Matt V.

First time trying cafe de olla (the restaurant and the coffee) and they were both amazing! I will start off and say, if you're planning on eating here on the weekend, either join the wait-list 30-45 minutes in advance via Yelp or be prepared to wait, because they get busy (for a reason)! Now the restaurant was great, they have an to go section with pastries displayed if you do not want to wait and while walking to our table we saw a dessert cart being rolled around that looked delicious. The menu had a very large selection for brunch which was nice and the cafe de olla was so good, you don't even need cream and sugar if that's your thing to enjoy this coffee! There is a time limit where you are expected to leave after around an hour (don't quote me on that), but don't fret because they get the food out to you quickly. The food was great and if we are ever back in Burbank/Pasadena area we will definitely be going back!