Mary's Market - Sierra Madre, California

G.M. B.

Espectacular el lugar, el desayuno y y el servicio del personal. La decoración nos llamó mucho la atención. ¡Nos encantó la amabilidad de la señora, lo exquisito del desayuno y el tradicional ambiente!

Amanda A.

One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in LA. Almost fearful to promote this spot because it’s such a cute hidden gem!

I want to eat here everyday and live here even more so. Super lovely patio seating for a weekend morning, and smells like the best bacon ever when you walk in.

The food was perfect, coffee was just right, and the employees were so smiley and compassionate.

I even began an attempt at creating a spot in my backyard called “Mary’s Place” but unfortunately it will hardly compare.

Elina O.

This place is so cozy, so charming, so friendly! I’ve been here several times over the past 2 years, but my last visit reinforced that this is going to be one of the places I will frequent from now on. In fact, I’m going this week 3 times! The food is really good as well, and excellent for those of us who are always torn between two decisions… They have an option where you can get half of two options! I love this neighborhood too, and I always drive up the road for the little free library afterwards.

Cory C.

I don't feel entirely qualified to leave review because after an hour we never got our food. The entire place was dirty, and sticky. The utensils and cups had food and grime on them. We waited for an hour. We were the only table in the place at the time that had ordered. Other customers came in and ordered, and got their food. When I finally said something they replied "some things just take longer". No apologies. "Our oven is broken." Yes, I was aware. That's why we ordered off your limited menu. I asked for a refund and I left without ever receiving a breakfast burrito and a waffle. I guess burritos take longer... said no restaurant ever. This place is a mess in every sense of the word. There's this general sense that the employees would rather be anywhere else. It was a really awful experience.

Ken H.

I discovered this many years ago by googling best breakfast in Sierra Madre. And it is ! Lunch is great too. Quirky and laid back but the food and service are spectacular. Parking can be tricky but worth the trip.

Meg I.

When we arrived we thought that this wouldn't be a great place but am so glad we stayed and ate. It's in a stunning area, very cool and shaded. The place itself is very basic, almost a canteen type feel. But once you are inside, the friendliness of the staff overwhelms you. They were lovely. You have to order food at the counter, but then they bring your order to you. Coffee condiments are self serve, tables are covered in brown paper. All of this doesn't give you hope for a great breakfast. But the food when it arrived was wonderful and fresh and delicious. It wasn't oversized or fried. It was beautiful fresh food cooked really well. The Benedict was the best we have had in USA. And the poached eggs was great.

Kera P.

Pro Tip: If you can carpool, do it. This place is nearly impossible when it comes to parking. People even double-park behind other customers or the residents whom live there.

This charming little eatery has been operating since 1922, though it's changed ownership since the original. It's a single business tucked away into the woods where the rest of the neighborhood is residential and the roads are narrow. I believe this used to be a resident in which the original owner converted the front house into a market and cafe, which is why it's so out of place.

This place is quite a hidden gem at the base of the mountains. I only found it because of Yelpers (yeah, go Yelp community!) when I was looking for a spot close to my girlfriend that morning to meet up for breakfast.

Mary's Market is adorable. It's kind of all over the place in terms of decor- it's a combination of kitschy, vintage-inspired, whimsical and totally eclectic. You feel welcome the moment you step into the cafe. The employees are nice, helpful and knowledgable about the food and menu.

The pictures speak for themselves. There are flowers upon flowers everywhere, mini fairy gardens and homegrown herbs, fruits and veggies on the property. The food is pretty good but the savory stuff is a little too salty for me (I'm not big on sodium). You order right when you walk in and pay there. Drinks are self-serve, nothing fancy- either bottled drinks or you get a mug where you go to the coffee station and DIY. There is table service for the rest of your meal. There is outdoor seating both at the front entrance as well as the back of the restaurant because there are not that many tables inside.

I hope to go again soon. It was a very pleasant first experience. I couldn't stop taking photos.

Michael K.

음식도 모두 맛있고 분위기도 좋고 아주 친절해서 너무 좋았음. 가격도 아주 좋음.
자주 올거야^^