One of my top brunch spots in Charlotte! And it's a great date spot. The atmosphere feels like you could be sipping a cappuccino in France. The Hot Beignets with confection are a must starter. And you definitely want to get a drink from the Cafe. I usually go for the Cafe Au Lait ... Picture in the review. They will also give you free refills of regular drip coffee with a Cafe purchase. Today I got the Brioche French Toast with a side of bacon, and it was amazing! Best French toast around and the bacon is a fantastic side. Bacon is a little on the salty side, but didn't bother me. We felt very safe in the restaurant. All servers wear masks and they keep tables socially distant. They also do a great job of wiping/disinfecting each table after you leave. read more

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Enjoyed Cafe Monte this morning for a business meeting / breakfast. The food was very good and the wait staff was attentive. They allow for reservations and they are conveniently located in the South Park area of Charlotte. The prices were very reasonable. I would visit again. read more

Amazing place. It is like stepping into happiness, great french country ambience, music, and SO many delicious options. Also have to thank Brittany the bar tender for excellent recommendations, and the cappuccino was one of the best I've ever had. read more

Cafe Monte - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

French onion soup - delicious Duck confit and potato salad - could go lighter on the mustard; it was overwhelming Risotto - wonderful! A must try. Beignets - not on the menu but delicious in a French way, not NOLA way, all the same (big thanks to our server for letting us know it was available) read more

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We came here for brunch after a run and loved it. We had reservations for 9:45am and the place was really busy, but they sat us right away. I ordered a breakfast crepe and it was divine! Everyone else at my table loved their breakfast orders, also. The carafe of mimosa was also good and reasonably priced when split between three of us. read more

Cafe Monte - Litter of mimosa - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The food was good and a much larger portion than expected for the price. The staff all were friendly that we were exposed to. Cool environment as well. My problem was mostly how slow everything was. We had a 5:45 pm reservation and arrived on time. We were promptly seated and greeted by the waitress in a timely manner. But from the ordered drinks including beer and wine taking a while and then apps and main courses it took a longer than believed time to complete. I would probably eat there again to see if it was just a bad day. read more

6 of us went to Cafe Monte for my birthday. We preordered lobster for the Friday night lobster special 2 weeks ahead of time. When we were served our lobster, it looked as though they stuffed tid bits of lobster in a used shell and green slime covered the meat. I asked why a green slime was on the lobster meat and was told it was "brains" by the waiter. Everyone should know that a lobster with a green substance on it is spoiled lobster. When we asked for the manager, he apologized and said they had run out of lobster. So where did they get the spoiled lobster they tried to serve me??? The manager didn't handle the situation professionally at all. The restaurant ruined my birthday. We preordered the lobster, so why did they try to serve me spoiled lobster. The cost for 2 bites of the spoiled lobster was 52.00. I refused the lobster altogether and was served short ribs. The manager charged us for the short ribs that I didn't want in the first place. Will NEVER go back to this place!!! Awful read more

I went to Cafe Monte with my bf for Valentine's Day and it was SO GOOD. Espresso martini was amazing and so was my bf's cocktail. We got the escargot and my fave part was probably the bread... fresh and warm and they brought more when we asked. Lisa our server was so great and gave me a great recommendation - chicken and mushroom crepe. Holy cow. I haven't had a savory crepe like that before and it was a huge portion and so full of flavor. Tonight we're going to dinner for our anniversary and were on the way to another place and on the way cancelled our reservation and called to make a rez at Cafe Monte instead LOL. So we are headed there now and i will need to resist ordering the same thing so i can try more of the menu!! So excited. 10/10 read more

Stopped by for dinner with a friend as it was close to where I was staying. The food was very good. The trout was cooked perfectly and the accompanying green beans and potatoes were good. The server was polite. Even though the restaurant was busy, our food came quickly. read more

Perfect brunch spot in Southpark area. You definitely feel like you are in Europe with the atmosphere and music. We ordered beignets for an appetizer which were amazing. They are small so I recommend ordering 2 per person. The brioche French toast was great and a big portion. The only reason I took off a star is it took one hour from ordering to actually getting our food. read more

Cafe Monte - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Cafe Monte is such a great brunch and dinner spot! Definitely a popular spot so you need to make a reservation, never expect to walk in! Even with a reservation you may have to wait a bit. Food and service is always on point and they go above and beyond every time. Some dishes I would recommend Brunch: hot beignets, French tomato bisque, quiche florentine. Dinner: local burrata, house smoked salmon, any of the crepes! read more

On 02.23.20 I had the pleasure to have brunch at the Cafe Monte with a group of friends. We arrived at 2:40 ish pm, with no reservation, waited about 20minutes to be seated, which was totally fine and understandable. All our dishes were cooked to perfection, no complaints, and my medium rare petit steak was absolutely delicious, which left me wanting more. 5/5 star experience. So this Sat. 03.07.20, my husband decided to take me there again for my birthday celebration, this time for a super late lunch at around 4:00pm. Our server was the best we have seen in a really long time, constantly checking up on us, asking if we needed anything, making jokes. They served us a starter bread and butter, which was delicious, fresh, and warm on the inside. That was when we realized we were actually hungry, and got excited for our main courses. Oddly enough, there were about 6 other groups in the restaurant, meaning it was pretty empty, yet my uncooked steak and my husband's swordfish were taking way too long to come out. When it finally came out, the swordfish was delicious, both hubby and I enjoyed it quite a bit. My NY steak however was actually WELL DONE instead of MEDIUM RARE as I ordered it. As our server did her round check, I expressed my disappointment, and though I am not one to complain or to ask for my food to be taken back, I was honest and she made me feel comfortable enough to do so. To my surprise, she backed me up by saying that I had indeed ordered a completely opposite temperature, and that she would bring a new one right out. We waited more than enough time, yet again, which unfortunately made hubby's dish gradually cold. As my dish was brought out, I was relieved to see it hadn't been re-plated, my green beans and fries were fresh and warm. But my steak was still WELL DONE, which was very disappointing. At that point I wasn't going to wait another 20 minutes just to have the same dull, no taste, stern steak, filled with fibers that made it hard to cut, served to me again. It not only a waste of time but a waste of steak. Once again, I expressed my concerns to our server, who proceeded to apologize and said she would call her manager, despite us telling her that there was no need and it was okay. I was originally going to score the experience this time around a 1/5 stars, but my server and the manager were absolutely incredible, and the service on both ends was impeccable. Even offering us an apology desert, which always goes a long way, and was absolutely delicious. The kitchen however, needs to learn with the Sunday brunch chef, the basics of cooking a medium rare steak, which honestly shouldn't be much to ask from an empty tasked kitchen. We do plan on returning and giving it yet another try, but we're guessing our luck will be sticking to the busy Sunday brunches, instead of a late lunch/early dinners. read more

Cafe Monte - Left is Blackened Swordfish, to the right is the first time around of New York Steak Frites - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Always been my favorite restaurant in the city but lately, service and quality have taken a bit of a dive. Servers go MIA after placing your order and it takes 10-15 minutes to be greeted. I've found sitting at the bar to be a better level of service. read more

A must visit!! Loved and enjoyed everything Cafe Monte had to offer! Service was spectacular! Welcoming, friendly, attentive from start to finish! Food was absolutely delicious! Very large portions, large menu with a variety of options to choose from. I enjoyed every bite of my croque madame and the side salad was the perfect compliment to my meal. Cappuccino delightful. Aperol Spritz - keep them coming!! Can't wait to visit again next time I'm in Charlotte! read more

Cafe Monte - Croque Madame with side salad and Aperol Spritz - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We ate here on a Wednesday for lunch. They were pretty crowded but we got seated without a reservation. The french martini was delicious. Baked brie was very good. The tuna nicoise was also very good...my husband added salmon. We did have an issue...the salmon was overcooked but the kitchen replaced it with a well prepared fillet. I had the spinach salad and added chicken. It was also fresh. Always a great place to have lunch. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for a while but we usually eat before 9am (when they open). Finally the timeline worked out & here we are. Meh. I would like to say my disappointment stems from over expectations based on what I had read but I feel I have a few valid complaints. First-the music. I understand they are striving for a french bistro & perhaps it's because I have never been to France-maybe they do blare already loud, slightly annoying french music. Regardless, it was too loud. I say this because it was just opening as we got here & fairly quiet, now, as we are getting ready to leave the restaurant is busier & louder-this makes the loudness of the music make more sense-but why not start lower & gradually increase? I love corn chowder & that was the soup du jour. It was served immediately & lukewarm which was disappointing. It did have some crabmeat in it so that was a nice addition but it was also under seasoned (and a step above cold). Under seasoned was also an issue with the skillet potatoes that come as a side. They were light & crunchy (it was almost more like a potato "fritter") but the inside was bland. Which leads me to my main dish-the crab cake benedict. The hollandaise was sparse & half of the benedict had overcooked egg (see pic). The other side was a little better. Needed a little seasoning but was better than the soup/potatoes. My boyfriend enjoyed the soup but felt it was not hot enough-he was ok with seasoning. He did agree the potatoes were under seasoned. He got the fruit de la mer omelette & said it was good, seasoned well & cooked well. The service was good-he checked in the appropriate amount of time & kept our coffee filled. He was a little aggressive in the beginning with getting the order started & maybe I say this because we had never been there & really needed to look & make decisions & he was wanting us to order quickly (I understood why after seeing how busy it was when we left). He was polite & asked us how everything was several times. I don't know why but I am never ballsy enough to complain-it's not something I am comfortable verbalizing face to face (I almost always take the path of least resistance). I usually just don't return. I feel like I would give them another try because although my experience was disappointing it wasn't necessarily bad & they have a lobster special on Fridays & beef wellington special on Saturdays! Maybe I'll give verbal feedback then! Ambiance B- (it's super cute but some tables are way too small & the music...) Food C (brought up by the fact that my boyfriend had a good meal) Service A- (he was very polite & efficient) read more

Cafe Monte - CRAB CAKE BENEDICT - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Had this place bookmarked for awhile and really looked forward to giving it a try, however it's more of a one and done. Arrived about 12p and it was completely full except for outdoor seating, but NBD since it was a beautiful day! But after being seated, that's when it started to slide downhill. The service was SLOW. Just to get the menu took about 15 min from being seated. The menu is extensive to say the least, everything from beignets to a hamburger; I'm not so sure if it's a French cafe, or a French themed cafe, but I digress. After placing our order, we endured a painfully long wait again...we didn't order anything to complicated..just a Quiche Lorraine, French onion soup and beignets, but it took 40 min. The food was actually pretty good, but the extreme wait, after waiting to get the menu was just too much and left a bad taste when we finally received the bill. If the scenery was a bit better than a parking lot next to While Foods it might have been more interesting, but that just wasn't the case. read more

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Server - Jose Food was excellent. Service wasn't good. Food came out and the dishes from our appetizer and soups weren't cleared. We had to pile them on the table. When our entrees arrived we all grabbed and held our dirty dishes and had to ASK the food runners to take them. I felt like we were punished for not ordering alcohol on a Wednesday. We ordered water since it was a work night. Our carafe kept emptying and sitting there. At one point I almost got up and walked to the hostess stand to request a refill. We didn't see Jose much. Perhaps he could have brought a second one? Jose didn't like that we didn't jump at his suggestion for putine. My nephew is diabetic. Fries are not something he can eat. Jose looked annoyed that we ordered just one appetizer for the four of us. This was not my first time here. I brought my niece, nephew and his wife for the first time. My nephew and his wife just moved here. What we ordered was all good - Bruschetta with asparagus French onion soup Duck confit Pizza with Brussels sprouts Beef bourguignon Trout almandine Perhaps Jose was having a bad night. I've had enough good experiences here that I won't stop going. The night was disappointing as I was excited to expose these youngsters to great food. I will say I better not get a response from the manager about labor shortages because then I'm going to say - don't seat tables if you can't serve them. 131 Main is not having service issues and I ate there last week. read more

I was doing some training nearby and on multiple occasions I had Cafe Monte for lunch. I always took my order to go so I can't speak for the service at the restaurant but each time I picked up my order the employees were friendly and I liked the look of the restaurant. Their website is very easy to order food from. Everything I have ordered has been good but my most favorite is the Croque Monsieur. They have wonderful desserts as well so even if you are full after your meal make sure to take one home with you, you won't regret it. read more

A cute & relaxing Parisian-style café that offers a variety of French style brunch & bakery items, as well as many American style brunch foods. The wait for walk-ins are very long on weekends, so advanced reservation is recommended. The food is decent - nothing that blows my mind away, but the ambience makes the experience close to authentic. I would like to come back here again. read more

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*This review was originally posted on my personal blog* My girlfriend and I decided to give this place a try because we found a Living Social deal that was too good to pass up. So glad we did! The interior is fun yet elegant. When we were there, they had live music playing in a corner and a pastry case on the opposite side. It made the wait for our table a bit more bearable! We were seated in the busy restaurant at a small patio (looking) table and were immediately served our drinks. Our server was attentive and friendly. We started with some pretty standard appetizers. My friend ordered a salad, and it was dressed sparsely and was pretty basic. I tried the French Onion Soup. The cheese was delicious, but the broth itself was lacking in body and flavor. We both agreed we'd try something a little more adventurous next time. We sampled the Chicken and Mushroom Crepes for our entrée. This was really my friend's dish, but she let me have a taste. They were rich and creamy and I kicked myself all night for not getting them. I know it looks a mess, and the picture isn't that clear, but it was the best thing we had all night. For my dish, I chose the special for Friday night: Broiled Lobster with fries and asparagus. It was fine, but the waiter really hyped it up and you know...you've had Lobster once, you've had it a million times. It was delicious, but nothing special. Plus, kinda messy and hard to handle with grace. Next time, crepes for me. After staring at the pastry case while waiting on our reservation, we decided we had to have dessert. My friend chose the chocolate éclair. The photo is blurry, but I'm sure you can see the cracks in the chocolate on top. That was an indicator we should have heeded. It was dry and uneventful. Very disappointing for a French bakery. Vanilla fruit tart was good, but it still had that "made ahead and sat around" flavor to me. I was not impressed, but maybe my expectations were too high for a French restaurant. Next time I visit, I will try the crepes to see if I have a better experience. read more

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Celebrated my birthday here with several friends. Love the atmosphere and the food is always delish. Service was great and consistent. If you haven't been, check it out! read more

Café Monte has been on my list to visit, finally I made it! It is a very cute location, lots of parking!! I decided to sit outside but beware the bugs get worse at night! I had to go inside . They where eating my food more than I was lol You get a freshly baked bread roll, still warm I order the herb basted salmon. It was all you can eat mussels and fries on Monday night , but fish sounded lighter . No regrets! The fish was amazing !!! Cook to perfection, and a little crispy on the top. Served w mashed potatoes, and freshly cooked vegetables. Prices, food very fair and good serving size Wine I feel it was a little overpriced for certain wines . Service: good and friendly ( my server was Sean) I definitely recommend Cafe Monte if you are in the area . read more

Cafe Monte - Herbed basted salmon $18 - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My favorite brunch, lunch, & dinner in Charlotte. I go everytime I come back home! The best brunch items in my opinion are the omelettes & quiches! I also loooove their mussels & recommend their endless mussels on wednesday! I recommend you make a reservation tho, it is so popular it gets really busy!!! read more

Cafe Monte - Really cozy - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Best breakfast in town. If you wanna eat on a weekend, make your reservation a few weeks in advance or you'll get turned away!

My friend took me here while visiting and let me just say I wish I could've ate here again before going home! Our waiter was very helpful and attentive. This may be a bold statement but I think I've eaten the best eggs Benedict I've ever had here! I got the crab cake Benedict and it was delicious! My best friend isn't a fan of hollandaise of egg Benedict in general but she even was amazed how great the flavor was. Definitely recommend and plan to come back my next visit. read more

Cafe Monte - CRAB CAKE BENEDICT - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We started off with the Margarite Pizza to share. We thought the tomatoes would be diced or at least smaller. Unfortunately our table turned out to be tomato haters...oops. If you ate it along with the crust you wouldn't get that strong tomato taste though. We all got different entrees so I tried a bit of each. The noodles and vinaigrette in the thai chicken salad were good but since I don't like salad I can't say much. Duck confit didn't have enough flavor for me. It was pretty bland but if you think hard enough then it tastes like duck. My friend's blackened swordfish was overcooked. I cannot cook and I can tell you that fish was overcooked. The flavors for it were not bad though. The seasonal risotto had zucchini and our server recommended it with blackened shrimp. I may get it if I come back. Last of all, I got the beef short rib bourguignonne. Honestly, it look like a pile of potatoes but once I got to the beef, it melted in my mouth. I'm grateful there was only one duck confit left so I got the beef short rib instead. The carrots could've been a bit softer but as I'm eating the leftovers now, it's better. Anyway, their brunch is better in my opinion and our server Antonio S was attentive and funny. The beignets were awesome!! I'm not really a sweets person but the strawberry jam with it was a lot better than the apricot. read more

Cafe Monte - Beef Short Rib Bourguignonne - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My first visit was delightful. Our server was so nice and helpful understanding the dishes. My seafood crepes were wonderful.

The food and service is ten star. The quality of the food is just amazing. The Sunday morning brunch is one of the very best that I have had. I have been all over the world. This is a outstanding place to dine at read more

Went for mom's birthday! Orange juice is an A+ great for breakfast. Family friendly! Service is A tier!

One of my favorite places for breakfast and brunch. I haven't had the opportunity to go for dinner yet, but hope to soon. The customer service is amazing here. My waitress, was phenomenal and I overhead another table's waitress care for her guest in a way that was above and beyond. The food was delicious. I love the chicken and wild mushroom crepe. The beignets satisfies your cravings. read more

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We love cafe monte. Brought my adventurous eating 9 year old for his birthday (his choice!). Very busy on a Thur night but sat quickly and our server Jennifer was prompt to get our drink orders and that service continued the whole night. Bread was delish. Kale salad with bacon and champagne dressing was crisp and yummy. My son got the beef bourguignon and it was amazing!!! So tender and so much flavor. I had the crab and lobster crepe - it was very good but very heavy- not surprisingly. Finished with raspberry mouse cake which Jennifer brought on the house . All around great meal! read more

Cafe Monte - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Fabulous brunch menu and cool vibe. We took my bestie for brunch today to celebrate a milestone birthday and a big promotion. Staff was friendly and we enjoyed it. One note- despite noting our reservation and calling ahead with a request, they did not acknowledge her birthday. We even ordered beignets and cocktails to give the opportunity, but nada. We'd still go back- but maybe not as a special occasion place. read more

I have had many good dinners at Cafe Monte over the years but tonight's Trout Amandine was a big disappointment. It was so salty that I could only eat about 2/3s of it. And it burned my mouth with excess salt and made my stomach hurt. I won't order it again. My dining companions enjoyed their salmon and crepe entrees. Hopefully tonight's unsatisfactory trout was just an aberration. read more

This restaurant nails atmosphere, every little detail carefully thought through to give the Parisian bistro feel, from the pictures to the music, colors, staff uniforms and even the lights ... really makes the dining experience special. Of course, the food is superb too with great presentation and every dish seems to have a special taste. Most recently my wife had the shrimp and artichoke crepes and I had the classic eggs Benedict. Overall, good price value for the food with a unique adult Dining experience in Charlotte. read more

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The beignets were airy, light and fluffy! They are a must try! If you're in the mood for breakfast the French country breakfast is a perfect American classic. Our server is attentive and helped us decide from the expansive menu . Our food came out very quickly. I'm very impressed by cafe Monte, I will be coming back. read more

Salmon portion was amazing and loved the sautéed spinach underneath! Fried potato side was crispy and flavorful. Highly recommend read more

Cafe Monte - Smoked salmon Benedict no hollandaise - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I love cafe monte. I always start with a cup of their French onion soup. It's amazing. The frites are the best. The short rib sandwich is also great. I finally decided to get the tuna Niçoise salad and I am so happy I did! This is just such a great convenient place to go for lunch! read more

Cafe Monte - Tuna Nicoise Salade - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I've dined here several times. Each occasion delivered stellar service, wonderful food, and exquisite attention to detail. Today, I ordered the crab cake benedict: eggs were divine, hollandaise sauce spot-on with its requisite tangy notes, and the cakes were more crab than filler. And, it was served at the proper temperature, too. My coffee was refilled routinely. My server, Sean, is a top notch professional that added the punctuation point to my meal. What's not to like? read more

Cafe Monte - CRAB CAKE BENEDICT. Exquisite. Simple. Perfect. - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

If I could give this half stars I'd give this 3.5 stars. The food was good while the service was mediocre. We stood at the front for a bit waiting to see a hostess then got seated in a nice half booth half chair table toward the back. We got a glass of wine and a beer to drink and our server was not overly friendly. The French onion soup we got to start was wonderful. For dinner I got the mussels which came with these delicious shoe string style fries. My husband got the duck confit pizza and we enjoyed it both that night and the next day for lunch. I wouldn't rush back but I would return (especially for the desserts!) read more

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