I've seen the sign for this cafe several times when I was in the area getting my hair done, but was…read morealways in a hurry to get to my appointment or get home. Today, I was not running late for the first time in ages so I decided to check it out and grab some treats for the ladies at the salon before my appointment. There were a couple of tables of patrons and no one waiting at the counter so I went right up to order. Almost immediately after I made my selection, it was like the floodgates opened and suddenly a pretty sizeable line was forming behind me. The casual vibe and decor are so welcoming and the staff are all smiles, even under pressure, so that alone made me happy I stopped in... but the food... oh my lord... I got cherry chocolate scones, Mexican chocolate cookies, and cranberry muffins. The scones were light and crumbly and the flavor was dynamic. The Mexican cookies had a delicate balance of cinnamon and chocolate with a crunchy topping of raw sugar that made each bite so lovely. The cranberry muffins were perfectly moist and delicious. The ladies at the salon lit up when they saw what I brought them and said they absolutely love their cafe menu for lunch as well, so I know I will be heading there after my appointment to grab a sandwich sometime soon!

Another lovely visit many delicious items to choose from. thank you to all those who support this…read morebusiness and making it so comfortable and cozy. The coffee and treats were as always delicious

I have been hearing about this place from my hair dresser and always thought Monroe needed another…read morebakery, so I decided to try it. I like old fashion bakery with cupcakes and cake especially carrot cake not just the trendy stuff. They have both. I got 2 mini cupcakes and a piece of carrot cake. They were well above average and worth the cost. The service was friendly and helpful. They had plenty of parking and it was easy to get in and out to major roads. I will be back when I am in Monroe.

This is such a beautiful little bakery and coffee shop. I love the decor, the quaint tables you can…read moresit at to enjoy your coffee/tea and treat. You are always greeted with a welcome when you walk in and never rushed through choosing amongst their many delicious dessert offerings. The eclair, carrot cake, cannoli and lobster tails are always a favorite. And the mini cheesecake bites, especially the banana pudding one, so very good, and a great value in my opinion for it all. Prices are very resonable and in this economy that is appreciated. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I had my first match here. At the time it was a special, banana pudding matcha. It was so delicious. After that I was hooked. My order was always a banana pudding matcha with oat milk, and strawberry syrup. That was one of the best drinks I have ever had. The banana with the matcha, with the strawberry was just an absolute delight and hard to not drink all at once. Now the special is blueberry cheesecake, and it is also a wonderful drink. Highly recommend trying this little cute shop.

Lotus Cafe is clean, comfortable, and very welcoming. They offer a good selection of standard cafe…read moreitems alongside a few Indian dishes that were very tasty. The chicken tikka masala panini was very good, and the coffee was excellent as well. It is a solid local spot. Overall, A Great Spot for Coffee and Unique Paninis

I love places like this. It's family owned and the owners were there- super friendly. The coffee my…read moresister and I had was totally on point and we both had a breakfast sandwich. They were good HOWEVER, the super start of this little cafe is the Indian food!! We both ordered butter chicken to go because we're in love with the concept! It's some of the best butter chicken I've ever had. Parking was easy, service was fantastic and we will be back again soon. It was freezing that day and a tiny bit chilly inside so bring a sweater if you're going to dine in. (late January in Michigan )

The staff here is amazing. Group of people all working together to get great service to their…read morecustomers. Coffee is great! Had a frozen mocha and it was delicious. Great atmosphere with games and tables and even has art for sale by staff!

Popped in to sit down with a friend and chat. They were super helpful with offering…read morerecommendations and answered any questions you have. I got the pineapple slush and it was a sweet pineapple flavor that tasted amazing. My friend got an English toffee iced latte and said it was delicious as well! We sat outside at the tables using the WiFi and sipping our drinks in the sunshine! Highly recommend this place!

Stopped by Kate's Kitchen on a Saturday morning and ran into a pretty long wait, so we took a drive…read moredown the street to shop for flowers and came back around noon. Ended up being seated within about 5 minutes. The service was friendly, the bread was absolutely divine, and even the simple omelettes were cooked perfectly. Just an all-around lovely brunch spot with a cozy feel. Would definitely come back!

Small place along the railroad tracks. Air conditioning…read morethrough the walls. Busy this Thursday morning at 8:15 am. Waited 1/2 hour for 2 eggs 3 pieces of bacon and 1 piece of toast. No potatoes. With coffee my bill was $14. Seams like a lot of money for a little food.

Was greeted and everyone working was super friendly and willing to help! Great food options,…read morehealthy and tasty-- I got a panini sandwich. An amazing outdoor space to enjoy some sunny days by the River. An awesome selection of beer and wine and pastries. Came to do some work and there's plenty of room for patrons and places to get work done. Come back in evenings for ice cream at some cheaper prices than most places and live music at times on the patio. Highly recommend!

I loved the setting, old style pub. The bar and the coffee bar are beautiful. My friend and I had…read moreseasonal lattes and vegan tarts, all delicious. Service was friendly and helpful when we were deciding what to try.

This place is very cool...very cool indeed…read more A rating of five stars, based on atmosphere alone, would be appropriate! Obviously the theme is richly macabre. The spirit of Edgar Allan Poe, and Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega version) would find themselves very much at home in Nocturnal! Fortunately, the appeal of this place goes well beyond its cool vibe. The coffee is great. It's potent. It more than satisfied my incessant desire for STRONG FLAVORS! The other drinks that I tried were excellent as well. I didn't try any pastries or other snacks, but I have to admit that they looked very tempting. At first I would have thought that this place seems a little out of place in downtown Monroe. But after coming here a few times, and checking out the very interesting crowd, I realize that I was mistaken. I'll definitely be back, and I'll bring the wife. She'll love it too. Five stars!!

This moody coffee shop is a vibe! It is usually only open during the evening. We caught it on…read moreupside down day which meant that they were actually open in the morning! Like I said.....a.....vibe......They were playing industrial rock music which is also a choice for 9 am. The building is neat. Exposed brick and the decorative touches give this place a New Orleans feel. I really enjoyed it. The coffee and service were both very good. I had a latte and it was quite smooth. I would definitely recommend it. You can add flavor for a small charge but I just had it plain. We also ordered a peanut butter explosion cookie. Wow was it rich and decadent. We couldn't finish it but I loved the peanut butter whip on top. So good! If I lived in the area I would be a regular. Highly recommended.

Great food, cool modern vibes and super friendly staff.. a winner! Full selection of expertly made…read morecoffees, pastries and prepared food. What a great addition to the neighborhood and you can tell they know what they're doing!

My Addiction Black Eye Coffee Double Wowed. Totally blown away our 2nd visit OMG Delicious Mexican…read morefood. Chilaquiles Verde very best ever eaten, with Chicken ,Eggs n Avocado slices. Had warm Salsa and and a mild Salsa Matcha , a instant addiction on the cheap. She had a Avocado Egg Salad on multi grain toasted bread Wow marvelous . Had a couple great Breakfast Wrap's Chorizo n Eggs a real winner, only $4 each a mega deal. Shout out to Marilu for the five star service. Got the Black Eye Coffee large has a Double Espresso Shot's, took home mixed cream and Sweet Low. Absolutely the strongest best Coffee ever, it's $4.75 worth it my new addiction. Support small local business not chain's, regular coffee only $2.75 a must try . #tazadecafe313 @tazadecafe313 #mexicancoffee #chilaquiles #blackeyecoffee #mexicanownedbusiness