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  • MarkDubsi

    MarkDubsi TripAdvisor

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    📅 on 2026-02-01

    A Voice That Felt Like It Had Always Belonged to the American Bar

    Title: Where Monaco Never Really Left the Room

    There are places that serve drinks, and then there are places that keep time.
    The American Bar – Hôtel de Paris does the latter.

    Step inside and you feel it immediately — the weight of history, the hush of velvet conversations, the sense that something important once happened here… and might again tonight. The room wears its age not as nostalgia, but as authority. Timeless class. The kind you don’t try to recreate — you either have it, or you don’t.

    The characters arrive without introduction.
    A discreet banker nursing a martini, eyes on the room rather than his phone.
    A woman in silk who knows everyone and explains nothing.
    A familiar local couple who’ve been coming here longer than most bars have existed.
    This is Monaco as it really is — elegant, unhurried, quietly theatrical.

    The team complete the illusion. Many have been here forever, and it shows. There’s no script, no forced charm — just familiarity, confidence, and that rare feeling of being welcomed into something already established. You’re not a customer; you’re part of the scene.

    And then the music starts.

    Live bands, every night. Not background noise — performances. Jazz one evening, classics the next, then pop, standards, and floor fillers that somehow feel right even in a room like this. The acts rotate, the mood shifts, but the soul stays exactly where it should be.

    Tonight, the room belonged to Alexandra Miller.

    She appeared the way great singers used to — without announcement, without effort — and within moments the atmosphere shifted. A fiery redhead, striking but never showy, she carried herself with the confidence of someone who understands the room before the room understands her. There was something unmistakably from another era about her presence.

    She chose the difficult songs. The ones that expose a voice, not flatter it. The kind that separate performers from singers. And she delivered them with precision and ease, every note placed exactly where it should be. No over-singing. No indulgence. Just control, timing, and depth.

    There was a trace of Lauren Bacall in her poise — that cool, knowing confidence — and a hint of Peggy Lee in the way she let the silence work for her. She didn’t chase the audience; she let them come to her. And they did.

    The band followed her instinctively, as if this was a set they had played a hundred times together. Conversations faded, glasses paused, and the room settled into that rare collective focus that only happens when something authentic is unfolding.

    For one evening, the American Bar felt even more timeless than usual. Alexandra Miller didn’t just perform — she belonged there, as if she had always been part of its story.

    If Casablanca had been set on the Riviera, this is where the piano would be.

    A place with memory, music, and meaning.
    Monaco wouldn’t be Monaco without it.

  • Deanna Baez

    Deanna Baez Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-12-09

    Lighting was kind of dark but nice. Service was very efficient. Loved the meal overall. Was a good amount.

  • foufouFLM

    foufouFLM TripAdvisor

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    📅 on 2025-10-15

    Used to

    Thank you to tiziana and his team (Claudio, Massimo, Max, Lorenzo) the chef who is listening and bartending, always a Good Welcoming and a Good Quality of Service despite the large flow that there can be in the afternoon.

  • Ljiljana S

    Ljiljana S TripAdvisor

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    📅 on 2025-10-14

    Disappointment

    In the videos, everything looks luxurious and grand! In reality, it’s quite different. The entrance is beautiful, but the café is old, with furniture that looks like it’s from the last century. The food isn’t tasty at all we had pasta! From high expectations to disappointment.

  • johnkL789CS

    johnkL789CS TripAdvisor

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    📅 on 2025-10-03

    Rude waiter

    This used to be such a nice place but now the staff have changed and the waiter is just rude. Coffee cold. Won’t be back and I live 5 minutes away.

  • Cesáreo Jara

    Cesáreo Jara Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-08-02

    What ia all the negativity about? This place is MAGNIFICENT. per your recommendation is tried the peach hot tea and yhe Nutella crepe with banana AND strawberries DELICIOSO!!!! The young lady at yhe trgister was SUPER friendly and courteous. They also have self-service ordering screen. The music is so spot on. I sat near the small table located right in front of yhe register eith my back st thr outside. 8 felt transported to my bello ENSENADA if only gir a second. Highly highly recommend. Definitely coming back with the fambam i then sat outside admiring the view check out the video I uploaded. Feel the serenity AND tranquility of my lovely city. Thank you Casa de Café for yhe great service AND memories

  • Helena V.

    Helena V. Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-07-04

    Nice place to stop for a cup of coffee or tea. I appreciate the choices they have. I think they need to improve on seating arrangements to draw in more people.
    Service could improve. Haven't felt welcomed when entering the establishment. No one greets you or seem happy to serve.
    Prices are reasonable and bakery goods are good.

  • 494lesleyw TripAdvisor

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    📅 on 2025-05-10

    Not as good as expected.

    The coffee was cold and expensive. An extra 50 cent charge for decaf! Not as nice as the reviews led me to believe. Disappointed.

  • Englean Blas

    Englean Blas Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-05-07

    This place has a chill layback dining area. Ordering took a while because of the system. As first timers it felt a little complicated and overwhelming. Can’t really say much about the customer service experience. The workers were nice but not really attentive. Ordered the mini pancakes with strawberry, banana and Nutella topped with whipped cream. Super tasty and delicious. Next item was the chicken sandwich with a spinach salad on the side . Chicken was flavorful , cut up into tiny pieces. Although I think it would have been better if the chicken was a flat patty or chicken breast. Definitely recommend this place for the drinks. The horchata latte and Aztec chocolate latte hit the spot 👍

  • Sebastiano s

    Sebastiano s TripAdvisor

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    📅 on 2025-04-29

    Luckily you're here

    In the heart of the principality of monk, find great food healthy and cooked in the way, it is not absolutely easy, but this place run in an excellent way by competent people, is the flagship of monk, I recommend it to those who love well

  • Katie Manriquez

    Katie Manriquez Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-03-26

    It was 8:05-8:10 am and the staff let me know that they were still closed because they weren’t ready.

  • Amber Gould

    Amber Gould Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-03-14

    We love this place! Our daughter has sports practice down the street so hubby and I visit once a week to coffee date. Great coffee, great prices and just really good people! Support local!!

  • Nick Aispuro

    Nick Aispuro Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-03-12

    I've only had coffee, and I definitely recommend a cup of coffee. The guy making the drinks should be more cheerful, he's too quiet. Great atmosphere 👌

  • Jo Ram

    Jo Ram Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-02-25

    I loved all the customization options and the flavor was great! There's a ton of shopping options in the plaza, so definitely grab a cup and enjoy while shopping. Definitely will be back.

  • aaron martinez

    aaron martinez Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-02-16

    Usually, I don't write reviews. Unfortunately, this establishment stole my money. After I ordered my food and was paid as a responsible customer at the counter, patiently waiting for over 45 minutes, I was met by an annoyed and rude supervisor instead of receiving my order. Additionally, the females were rude; after questioning what I ordered and insulting my intelligence, I asked the supervisor to have a nice! Your establishment needs an overall customer service skills course because if you don't care for customers, your customers will resent your establishment. As for my money, please keep it; consider it a donation for your staff's customer skills class implementation!

  • E

    E Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-02-09

    stayed in whittier for about a week and this was my coffee shop to go to ! tried the mayan hot latte and rompope ice latte ! both were excellent but the mayan hot latte was so rich and slightly nutty and creamy. staff was very friendly and the tables had really cool designs on them. if you’re in or stopping by whittier, i highly recommend this place !

  • Miguel Lopez

    Miguel Lopez Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-02-03

    Everything here is so bomb! Their drinks have a unique taste and the young lady that preps the food is outstanding!

  • Jessica

    Jessica Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-01-29

    This place is delicious. Their Mayan mocha is *chefs kiss" so is their horchata latte. Tried the strawberry and banana n Nutella crepe 🤤 Fast and great service. And the best part, They are open late.

  • Shauri Solano

    Shauri Solano Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-01-25

    This place is a cute little stop. Has books avaible to read and and a cute photo op spot. All the items looked delicious! I wanted sowmthing simple and when for the banana shake. It's not too sweet which is great. My picture doesn't show the chocolate sauce but it's there. The person at the counter was very sweet and had pretty awesome tattoos. They were quick on our orders and very polite.

  • IBH

    IBH Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-01-21

    Delicious coffee and a nice welcome 👍👍👍

  • Frances Rodriguez

    Frances Rodriguez Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2025-01-05

    Came here for the first time and got the regular vanilla iced coffee and caramel iced coffee and you couldnt even tell it apart. The caramel latte was pink it was too milky and thick. It was also wayy to sweet. You couldnt even taste the coffee. The restrooms arent even open to the customers.

  • Rick Miller

    Rick Miller Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2024-11-12

    Wow!! What a great find. I’m got the Asda chilaquiles and an iced Cafe de Olla. Sooo good I highly recommend stopping in here if you’re in the area!!

  • Oscar Vazquez

    Oscar Vazquez Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2024-09-06

    Very happy with the teas and savory coffee they have. Staff are friendly and the sweet cremes are a delicious way to end a visit to this local cafe spot! :)

  • Denisse González

    Denisse González Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2024-08-27

    I usually make my own coffee, but sometimes it’s nice treat myself to one. My husband had iced tea,and I had regular coffee. they were both delicious.

  • Anthony Ornelas

    Anthony Ornelas Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2024-07-28

    The place looks nice but the food and coffee was missing flavor. They need to brush up on electrical safety since they were trying to fix an electrical component at the entrance and allowed costumers to continue to pass through while electric spark fell. Respectfully good place hope it improves.

  • Roy Hendrick

    Roy Hendrick Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2024-05-29

    The service was great, the cashier had a great attitude and that is the good part of this review. The food when we were told it was ready was cold. We order waffles,crepe and a sandwich. The waffles were cold the crepe was alright and the roast beef sandwich was cold too. The bread on the sandwich was great the roast beef was so chewy it felt like biting a tire. Also the selection of music is great gives it a good vibe environment but the music was too loud. Even with all this I will still give them a second chance if they rectify their shortcomings

  • Albert Mendoza

    Albert Mendoza Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2024-02-20

    Great place to grab a quick cup of coffee. Cinnamon buns are the bomb and a great price! Ordering on the tablet makes everything easy and fast. They have quickly become my regular spot.

  • Daniel Sarmiento

    Daniel Sarmiento Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2023-10-29

    Beautiful breakfast and delicious Mexican beverages. Came here and got the chilequiles and horchata. Both tasted excellent and the chilequiles were crispy and spicy. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area

  • Arianna Salazar

    Arianna Salazar Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2023-10-09

    I come everyday for a hot cafe de la olla latte. Soo Good n ppl are fantastic! This pic is their seasonal pumpkin latte on ice. I asked for extra pumpkin flavor so it's not too Milky. Soooo goood

  • Jose Correa

    Jose Correa Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2023-08-14

    I really like the Aztec Mocha, it taste really good! It’s a great place to come and relax, this is my second time here and I will be back soon!

  • evargas

    evargas Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2023-07-22

    Good food, reasonable prices, friendly staff. My only suggestion is changing the music to Jazz or something more soothing. The music doesn't go with the atmosphere, specially when lyrics contain profanity.

  • Brandi

    Brandi Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2022-11-06

    I finally found a great place to go get crepes at. Casa de Cafe is located at the Quad in Whittier. They offered one of the friendliest services I’ve encountered at a café. The crepe I ordered was Nutella. The crepe already includes strawberries, bananas, and whip cream. It was big enough to share with three people. Also, I definitely recommend ordering a peach passion tea ( half sweetened). Now that I am aware this place exists at the Quad, I’ll definitely be coming back often .

  • Lisa Paez

    Lisa Paez Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2022-09-29

    I love coming here they have excellent customer service the best coffees my favorite one is the Azteca Mocha and they have very good Crapes I’ll be back again thank you for all your hard work my friend ordered the same but she got the horchata frappe.

  • jaime colin

    jaime colin Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2022-07-06

    Really good food and drinks. Unique drink flavors and lunch crepe selection. Desert crepes were really good as well. Staff were friendly and helpful.

  • Nadia Bznz

    Nadia Bznz Google Reviews

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    📅 on 2022-06-11

    The staff is very welcoming! The food is delicious last time I got the crepes they were great! The Aztec mocha is my favorite! This is my new favorite coffee spot.

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