Crema's Take
“This tiny to-go spot on Lime Avenue makes solid espresso drinks—lattes especially—at LA pricing, but the 3.8 rating reflects a real trade-off: you're paying sit-down café prices for a window-counter experience with no seating and confusing menu layout. Regulars praise the coffee quality and easy parking, but several reviewers have griped about paying premium prices without any of the amenities that usually justify them. If you're in Monrovia and want a quick, decent latte on your way somewhere else, it's fine; if you're making a special trip, there's not much holding you here yet.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. Quick-grab spot. Pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Hideout Coffee (est 2025/04) is a tiny new to-go-cafe shop located on Lime ave in Monrovia. It’s a fast growing cafe serving coffee, matcha, chai, and more! As the name denotes, this coffee shop is inside an old brick wall building with a small window on the side street facing…
Very good lattes. Fair prices. The only reason I give them a four instead of a five is that they have the same prices as a sit-down coffee shop, but do not offer any of the amenities that a sit down coffee shop has like comfy seating or internet. Would be perfect if their prices…
Great. I’m coming back. It’s about time? Coffee is expensive but that’s what good coffee in LA costs. Service was friendly, pastries looked good, solid stream of people. Easy to park on a weekday morning and can’t beat a giant quiet park across the street. I hope more places…
Cool new spot. The menus are a little confusing. Their special drinks are at eye level but the regular menu is above the window. I tried the pistachio latte but I thought it was too sweet. Going to try a regular coffee next time. Takeout only. No seating available. Get a drink…
Hideout Coffee is a true hole-in-the-wall gem! I got the vanilla cold brew, and it was smooth, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. There’s no seating, but it’s right next to a beautiful park, making it a great grab-and-go spot. The service is friendly, and the quality is…
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