Best American Restaurant in San Marino

A charming neighborhood cafe with diverse menu of yummy eats. There is something for everyone. The staff is warm and friendly. If you are in the area, this is a must try place. A lot of people like breakfast all day places. I actually don't care for most breakfast items. This restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch all day which was perfect for me.

Out for a Sunday morning motorcycle ride, stopped here for coffee and pastries. The latte was better than expected, the iced caramel latte was topped with a dollop of heavenly cream, the croissants filled with what ever we were missing. Our waitress, Laura, was the best of all. Kind, attentive and so personable. We'll be back!

I had such a fantastic experience! Mari Vee was absolutely amazing — the servers were courteous, attentive, and went above and beyond to make everything perfect. The food was so good, fresh, and flavorful — every bite hit the spot. And the owner, Roger, was the highlight of the visit! He was so friendly, fun, and genuinely funny — he made the whole experience even more enjoyable. You can really tell that they care about their customers and love what they do. I can’t recommend them enough — I’ll definitely be going back.

I like this place a lot; it’s a brunch place that gets relatively busy without ridiculous wait times, unlike like some places in Pasadena. Parking is easy with marked parking spots outside the restaurant. The chilaquiles are a standout and are worth the price. Eating out is expensive these days and while the prices are still high, I think the reasonable wait, service, food, and overall portion sizes make eating out more enjoyable than not.