Peach Cafe
| Address: | 141 E Colorado Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016, USA |
| Phone: | +1 626-599-9092 |
| Site: | thepeachcafe.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 7:30AM–3PM 7:30AM–3PM 7:30AM–3PM 7:30AM–3PM 7:30AM–3PM 7:30AM–3PM 7:30AM–3PM |
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Tiffany Cheung
I came for a mid-morning birthday brunch with my friend after years of wanting to give Peach Café a try. While parking was extremely hard to find - right next to the Krikorian theater in Monrovia, there was no wait and we were able to pick our own seats (outdoor or indoor seating). Restaurant ambience is pretty nice. Open drink area where you can watch them make drinks as well as an upper level that leads to the kitchen. There are some small tables and a few long tables and benches for larger parties as well. I really liked the set-up of the café. Very cozy and warm with a familiar and comfortable vibe to it. For the food, I think they have a different menu for the weekends, so I was a little disappointed that I didnt see the Peach Café Benedict on the menu. I opted for the Peach omelet instead, which came with half a waffle. They had a few choices, but I chose the Belgian waffle which comes with strawberries. My friend was vegetarian and ordered some type of egg dish that also came with half a waffle. He asked for blueberries to go with the waffle, and the waitress didnt bat an eye. It would have been nice if she had told us that blueberries were an extra dollar! I thought the omelet was really good. It had smoked ham, peppers, tomato, scallions, and pepper jack. Lots of flavor, and the pepper jack really added a kick to the overall dish. I do think I would be willing to try the omelet again. As for the Belgian waffle - it was really soft and had a salty taste that I wasnt expecting. I didnt really like it, and the strawberries didnt add much to it. It was really dry and not too tasty. Overall, I wouldnt mind coming back. Im glad I tried it once, but I wont be in a hurry to come back.
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Esther Kim
I came here a few months ago for brunch with a couple friends and was sadly disappointed. I remember really liking this place when I tried it years ago but unfortunately the food we got this time did not meet expectations. I tried the following: * PEACH CAFE BENEDICT: Our hickory-maple waffle, smoked ham, 2 eggs & Mornay cheese sauce -- This was a brunch special and I learned yet again that the classic Eggs Benedict should not be messed with. The waffle was decent but I did not like the cheese sauce that it came with. I have a very meh memory of this dish. * BOURBON SWEET POTATOES: Sweet potatoes cooked up with sugar, butter and a pour of bourbon -- The description sounded good but sadly the execution was not. First off, why are there nuts on top?! Luckily they were just a topping so my friend scooped up the top part and took it for herself (since I have a nut allergy). But I ended up not wanting any of my dish after taking a bite. It was a tasteless mash; my friend (who ordered the same thing) was even tempted to send it back. * SCALLOPED POTATOES: Thin sliced russet potatoes with cream, spices, nutmeg and cheese -- My friend ordered this after tasting the disappointment that was the bourbon sweet potatoes. This is definitely much better; get this if you want a potato side instead of the sweet potatoes. Apart from the disappointing food the cafe is great. Since its in Monrovia there is plenty of free street parking. There was a bit of a wait since this is a popular Sunday brunch spot, but that was to be expected. They have one restroom which is fairly clean. And our server was nice and friendly. Sorry Peach Cafe for having to give you three stars...
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Laura S
Came here for breakfast after a fun run. SO HUNGRY. It was packed on a Sunday brunch. EXPECTED. But we got out seats eventually. FOOD: *Eggs Benedict on a waffle - This was really good. Very unique. The eggs were done right. I recommend this. * Bourbon sweet potatoes... sounds good, but NO. NOT GOOD. They tasted like baby food. I dont know what baby food taste like as an adult but its probably that. DONT GET IT. * Scallop potatoes: Get this instead of the bourbon. DONT GET THE BOURBON SWEET POTATOES. SERVICE: Half of the service was great. Attentive. The other half seemed to not really care about us... yeah. I got that vibe. Tried joking with the waitress and got no feedback. Nope. AMBIANCE: Cute place. Very squished. PARKING: Tons of parking. Its Monrovia! OVERALL: Meh give and take.
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A Private User
Hmm, maybe my hopes were too high after all the rave reviews. I thought this place was just ok. Went here on a busy Saturday morning, service was good despite being packed. I was impressed with the menu selection and reading through it my mouth was watering. However, once the food came I was disappointed. My pesto omelette was very bland, which I am not sure how you do being that pesto is full of flavor. The belgium waffle was brought to me cold and seemed as if it was made hours earlier. The potatoes of someone in my party were also very bland. One thing they did well was the fruit cup, very fresh and ripe. And my niece liked the croissant french toast. Overall it was lackluster and for the whopping $65 price for four breakfasts, coffees, and tip I wont be going back.
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Matthew Shelbourn
Im not exaggerating when I say this... The breakfast burrito I had here was one of the best Ive ever had. It was on the "Specials" menu and I cant remember the exact name of it. I think it was called "The Verde Breakfast Burrito" or something like that. Nevertheless, it was awesome! Additional pros: The service was impressive, the bottomless mimosas were delicious and fairly priced, and the food in general was also fairly priced. Cons: If you go here on a weekend morning then the wait can get pretty lengthy. One way to avoid this is to call ahead and have the hostess/host put your name on the waiting list.
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Enrique Villagrana
Great neighborhood spot. Food is good. A little hidden gem in Old Town Monrovia. I found the service to be great. It does get busy on weekends. They take your number and you can walk around and they will call you when your table is ready. I am not sure why folks said that service was bad, I never encountered that. They do get busy and might be overwhelmed at times but you just remind them you are still there and they address any issues/concerns immediately and with a smile. Wait staff are great.
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Liz Gonzalez
Came her on a Sunday around 11am. No wait, the staff accomodated our party of 7 easily. The menu had great sounding items, very hard to choose one. Food came out quickly, clean presentation and tasted great. They have an amazing Chai Latte!! One of the best Ive had, foam had a buttery hint to it. However the regular coffee was never refilled, we had to ask several times. Wait staff was hot and cold, it depends who comes around. Could use improvement there. Cute ambiance.
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Jamie Nelson
I went for lunch and was happy to discover that breakfast is served all day. I would recommend the huevos rancheros. The cornbread was fantastic and the bourbon sweet potatoes were a pleasant addition to eggs. The service left a little to be desired as we were the last in the restaurant before closing and the staff made a comment about that. Also the only way to get decent prices is to try the specials only available on certain days and certain times.
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Diana Wei
Amercian breakfast. Very local spot with customers aging late 30s to 70s. Probably wouldnt come here unless live a clblovk away, starving to eat out. Waffles are soggy, pancakes are super plain and a but undercooked, skillet is soggy, only made the eggs okay. Never coming back. Neat art pieces around. Indoor seating. Dog friendly outdoor patio. Takes rsvp. Check for clean utensils. Free parking lot, also structure near by.
