Monica's Livermore

"Amazing!!! This is by far one of the best places I have been to for breakfast. The service... SPECTACULAR... You are checked on, followed up and with such service, caring attitude, they should train wait staff everywhere! Food, of the hook delicious and they have a Pup menu!!"

"My visit to Monica's Livermore, located conveniently on the route from San Francisco to Fresno, was a mixed experience characterized by culinary delights and service challenges. Upon calling ahead, we learned that the restaurant didn’t accept phone reservations, which was a minor setback considering we were a group of five adults and two children looking forward to a nice brunch. Upon arrival, we faced a surprisingly long wait time of 90 minutes. This was somewhat understandable given our group size, but the sight of several empty tables, some of which could easily accommodate larger parties, was puzzling. To pass the time, we decided to try their breakfast shots at the bar, which turned out to be an excellent choice, especially the Jameson with bacon, and my wife enjoyed her hot chocolate after some extra whipped cream was added. Around 20 minutes later, and despite noticing available seating, we were informed that we still had a substantial wait ahead. The young adults managing the front desk seemed more preoccupied with their phones than with customer service, which was disappointing. During our wait, we indulged in some delicious French toast at the bar and explored a local farmers' market nearby. When we finally approached the 90-minute mark, we were told to wait an additional 10-15 minutes. This inconsistency in seating, especially as smaller groups were being accommodated, was frustrating. Once seated, there was a further delay before our server took our order. However, the quality of the food at Monica's Livermore was the redeeming aspect of our visit. The portion sizes were impressively large, with pancakes that were fluffy and fresh, and a breakfast burrito that was tasty, although it required some extra salsa for seasoning. While the food at Monica's Livermore was a delightful experience, the service, particularly at the front desk, significantly detracted from our overall experience. The long wait times and the apparent disorganization were major downsides."

"Finally after multiple times of walking by and line out the door. We got up early and managed to walk in and got seated right away. Tried the country fried steak with potatoes and eggs. It was really good first time I had it be like a real steak too and I kinda enjoyed that. Potatoes super nice. Tried a bit of my ladies French toast might have to get that on its own next time. Big plus they have fresh OJ. Will deff be back to try alot more things I saw on the menu. Real friendly waiter too."

"Looked very promising and had a long line. Waited about 45 minutes for lunch on a Sat. Great atmosphere and great service. The food was a little disappointing. We got a scramble and a patty melt type sandwich. Also got a Matcha drink. The drink looked better than it tasted. The sandwich was overly salted which took away from the taste. The fries were also undercooked. My best guess is they are known more for breakfast. This is what I would try I go back. I would also add, it was a bit pricey. That was a bit of a surprise."