Very cool interior. I've never been to France but I imagine they have cafe's like this. Made reservations and we were seated quickly. They brought us a baguette and butter shortly after we sat down. Our waitress was Lisa, she was great. Had to try the French onion soup right? It was solid but wish I would have tried the snails. Where else can you try snails? Definitely recommend the three cheese fondue. Entrees we tried were the duck confit and the trout almandine. Both were exceptional. Next time, I want to try the beef short rib. They have a few beers on draft but unfortunately nothing French. All in all, a fun and different experience. Will definitely go back. read more

Cafe Monte - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Great casual place to meet friends for a bite. We came for brunch, and their quiche florentine was the best I have ever eater. My husband loved his short ribs. The charcuterie was plentiful with a great selection of proteins and cheeses. We will go back. read more

For French cuisine done right I highly recommend dining at Cafe Monte. Located in South Charlotte this is one of my top five French restaurants. The ambiance is amazing and give the vibes of being at a cafe in France. The colors and artwork are amazing. This was our first time trying escargot but I would definitely recommend it. It was very flavorful and topped with a buttery flaky pastry. We had reservations and were seated promptly. The service wasn't fast and the food was brought out quickly. read more

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Sweltering inside. Guess they are trying to cook the customers too. No aircon no breeze just disgusting heat. Miserable experience

Cafe monte is always a great French inspired brunch . The food and service is amazing . My favorite it the lobster crepe and crispy waffle read more

This place is over rated. Food is not that good and has no flavor. I ordered the French onion soup which was just ok. The tuna melt totally sucked, for $14 no spices and came with cheap McDonald's fries. Service wasn't any better. read more

Cafe Monte - Tuna melt - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Nice French cuisine makes the ambience a great place for special occasions. Wise to call ahead for a reservation as they are always packed and very popular. read more

The customer service and food was excellent. I came because I was in the area and looking for a cafe nearby to do a little work on my laptop and it turned into a whole experience. It was the cutest French cafe. I sat outdoors to enjoy the weather. The staff was very friendly and didn't make me feel rushed. The other patrons were also very friendly. I came alone but there were a lot of couples on lunch dates. Some even with pets. I couldn't finish everything I order but next time I will definitely save room for some dessert. The desserts looked very delicious. They are on display as soon as you walk into the restaurant. read more

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I LOVE this place. Excellent food - our pizza was perfect. Servers were extremely Precautious about COVID. We took a sweet little spot outside for our brunch and enjoyed our meal. read more

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Worst French food we have experienced in Charlotte. Quiche was overdone and second attempt the bottom crust was uncooked and mushy. The skillet potato with the Classic Eggs Benedict was almost black and greasy. The second attempt brought back cold benedict and a greasy tasteless potato. We were so excited to try this place due to the reviews and it was such a disappointment. Our waiter was very nice and the manager was extremely embarrassed and kind so perhaps the chef was having a bad day but we will never be back. read more

You know, I know this is a Charlotte staple, which is why I have been avoiding going here, the experience is never as good as the real thing. SHUT UP RICK! lol It was very good and the service was excellent, we had breakfast, typical faire, the eggs cooked perfectly, thehash browns were amazing, the sausage was lack luster (if McDonalds can be exceptional for Sausage so can CM's lol). We really enjoyed this place and we will be going back to be part of the Clt Staple! To top things off one of our favorite Bar Tenders is working here now, "Brittany" so let her amaze you. Well Done Cafe Monte read more

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Food is great but I have been here 4 times now and each time the service has progressively gotten worse whether seated at a table or the bar. Gave too many chances. Will not return. read more

Reliable go to spot for me. Apple and kale salad, almandine trout and the warm baguette to start your fine dining experience

My experience so far at French bistros has been terrible. This blew them all out od the water. The food was amazing. The ambiance wasamazing. The drinks were amazing. Ther service was amazing. My only bad comment is that I was too full to try the beignets which I wanted badly. The bearnaise sauce was so good we dipped everything in it. read more

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Went for Sunday brunch, packed, (make reservations early). Five of use all order different 'breakfast' meals. Collectively all had great tasting food and the service was outstanding. Went again on a random Tuesday, had an egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich-again, great meal. read more

Update your website, prices are 20% higher than as shown online, egg breakfast is $15 online but $18 in the restaurant. Rip off!

Went to Cafe Monte for a nice Friday lunch. Had reservations and we were immediately sat. I love the French bistro feel of the restaurant. I ordered the beef short rib baguette and it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! The cheese and garlic aioli went perfectly with the short rib, and the baguette was awesome. My friend got the lobster crepes and they were super rich. There are many things I want to try on the menu and I can't wait to return! read more

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

This is a gem, I will definitely be coming back. I felt so comfortable here. The cuisine is amazing! I had the escargot & blackened swordfish. Jackson is sure to charm you & provide exemplary service! He was wonderful. The atmosphere is clean & beautiful with easily listening French music playing. I am already craving a trip back, I must try the crepes & duck! Thank you for tue beautiful experience on my day off! read more

Very cute place with very tasty food. Ordered the spinach salad, petit filet frites, lobster and crab crepe, and finished with beignet. The steak was great til the very last bite. The crepe had a bit too much going on and the white sauce drowned out some of the natural flavors so the dish got boring as I ate through it. The spinach salad is plentiful and tasty. And finally the beignet was delicious, fresh and warm. It comes with a raspberry jelly but if you can pair it with a little Nutella it takes it to another level. Overall, a great experience and I would certainly go back! read more

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I really like cafe Monte. When you have lunch or dinner here, it gives you an ambiance of being in Paris :) . I usually get the mushroom crepe because it's really good. The last time I went with a family member, I got the mushroom crepe and it lacked salt or seasoning something and wasn't that good. Other than that, I recommend this place for sure . They have great service and are very friendly . read more

Tonight was our first time back to Cafe Monte in a few years and I was excited to be back. My husband called the night before to make the reservation and asked for outside seating. They stated that they couldn't guarantee it. I have compromised immune system and do not eat indoors at restaurants and even before Covid, if it is nice out I won't eat at a restaurant unless I'm outside. We arrived tonight and it's a beautiful night and the tables outside are wide open so I figured we were all set. We go inside and we're told that the patio is closed for the night. They said that they could seat us at the back away from people going in & out so against my better Jude, we stayed. The food was as fantastic as I remember. I had the swordfish and my husband had the burger. It was half price cocktails from their menu. He had the Cafe Monte and I had a French cocktail. And their delicious bread!! Great service and food. So we were happy...until we walked out and there was a couple seated & being served at an outdoor table. You know, where they told us that was closed for the evening. NOT COOL!! This is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5 read more

This is our go-to for brunch in Charlotte. You have to get the beignets. It's like eating baby angels!

Food and service is always great. Love the build your own omlets and they give the you all the food groups haha.

Great food and service. I look forward to going back for a date night, family dinner, or whatever.

I had a fantastic experience getting food from this restaurant, even if it was just take out! They did a fantastic job from start to finish. Service was fantastic, with really nice and outgoing servers and hostess. The food was fantastic as well. I got the Trout Almandine and it was cooked perfectly. Nice flaky and moist flesh with a fantastically rich butter sauce. The capers and toasted almonds provided nice pops of salt and texture. The green beans were a great complement to the dish and offered a nice contrast to the richness of the fish. The beignets with the powdered sugar was just so soft and pillowy they just almost melted and floated away in your mouth. The raspberry jam provided a perfect tang to round out all of the flavors. Really really excellent place! :) read more

Cafe Monte - Trout Almandine :) - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We went here for brunch on a Saturday morning. They were busy when we arrived so we put our name on the list. They had about an hour wait to be seated we heard from friends that the place was good so we wanted to check it out. They do have a parking lot and we were able to find parking with no problem. After an hour wait I went to check in on our reservation to see how much longer the wait was and the host stated they tried calling and texting my number. The host wrote down my phone number incorrectly after I repeated my number two times for her to write it down. She was able to seat us right away after the second check in. This place was nice they had indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered some drinks they had beignets we ordered some and they were nice and fluffy. I had the crab cake Benedict which was good. My boyfriend order led the stray and eggs which was good. Both meals came with a potato patty which was good. My boyfriend liked the croissant the most. He stated the croissant was nice and warm. The steak was cooked well. My crab cakes were good as well. read more

I love the French vibe of this place, the decoration, the set-up and of course the pastries and food. We came around brunch time, and it took about 20-25 mins wait to get us seated. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Benedict (Spinach, Smoked Salmon, Eggs, Hollandaise). My boyfriend ordered the Crab Cake Benedict (Crab Cakes, Two Eggs, Hollandaise) both comes with a side of Hash brown (which could be fry a little more longer to make it crispy) Both are so delicious, flavorful, and I think it's worth the price. For desert, we split a big slice of Carrot cake, I like the cake is moist and creamy. read more

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We are frequenting Cafe Monte more and more. My earlier impression from 10 years ago was that the menu was very limited. Not any more. They have done an excellent job of expanding the menu to accommodate sit and chat appetizers/bites, lunch and dinner plates. The French cafe flair works. Beignets, a must to try, come is servings of three or five. Order these when you are seated, as you will munch on these puffy fried, well dusted with powdered sugar delights while you figure out your meals. The coffee is not for sissies, being rich, strong and flavorful. It goes so well with the beignets. The plates and courses vary a lot. I sometimes have the duck confit (yum, yum) or the shrimp and artichoke crepes. Yesterday my wife and I went for croques: she the provencial (tomato slide on top) and I the madam (fried egg on top). The croque is basically a ham and cheese sandwich, two slices of bread and lots of cheese on top and inside. A very filling item. Their bar is excellent and there is seating there, where you also can order food. Service is excellent and parking is abundant outside. Really convenient and ladies will feel very comfortable here. To me, a great first date place and later a favorite in your relationship. Prices will not kill you. Reasonable. read more

One of my favorite places in CLT. Wonderful menu, great food and service is always on point.

One of my favorite spots for brunch - Café Monte in SouthPark! I know it's not just my favorite since it did win a few awards from OpenTable in 2020 for Best Value, Best Lunch and Best Brunch and for good reason! My go-to order is the Beef Short Rib Baguette with Caramelized Onions, Provolone and Garlic Aioli with a petite house salade (or you can get pomme frites!) with the champagne vinaigrette. It's the most complementary side to the richness of the sandwich! That savory, fatty beef drip tho gets me everytime and the aioli adds even more richness! I also like to get the salad though to save room for the beignets. YAS I said beignets. You absolutely cannot leave here without them. They are little pillow doughnuts of heaven! If you've been to Café du Monde In NOLA - I honestly think these are better because they are fluffier and lighter which means you can eat more! I love putting the strawberry jam that comes with it on top too! Wash it all down with a café au lait and you'll have the picture perfect meal! Don't sleep on their dinner options or cocktails either. This place is just amazing all around and is super high quality French food with reasonable price points! read more

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Very slow service. Food was good, but 2 hours for lunch is a bit much. Ordered coffee at the end and did not receive.

This is always a weekend go to for brunch or light fun bites! I especially love the beignets and escargot with a nice cup of tea. Bae always gets a French 75 drink. Great service, and love the music. Definitely makes you feel like you're at a French cafe. read more

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The food was amazing! I recommend the spinach Florentine omelette with a croissant. We had a large party and the service was amazing. I know it's hard to accommodate so many people in a busy restaurant our waitress Michaela was awesome! read more

The food here is always amazing every time I come here . The service is always amazing, very warm welcoming :) . The ambiance here is always a warm feeling, smoothing and calm :3 read more

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Food is very good but the waiter is awful! I'm in a rush so sad at the bar to eat lunch. I got to try to cancel. Extremely ; no smile on his face at all! I had to ask other servers to get me a spoon and some salt. I'm watching him as I sit here and eat and he is not smiling at anybody so it's not just me! I should wait for him to management but I'll just put it here and you guys can figure it out! I will give him $.25 for tip! read more

Cafe Monte - Restaurant/ small bae - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We waited for a little under an hour on Sunday afternoon for a group of seven. We started with New Orleans style beignets. They come out fast and are square shaped pieces of dough that are deep fried and generously sprinkled with confectioners sugar with 3 or 5 per serving. I recommend you to always start with two because they go fast. A neighborhood staple. There was something on the menu for everyone. Including my picky four year old who doesn't like her food to touch. I always order the lobster and crab crepes. They were phenomenal. Service was great, prices are reasonable considering generous portions and nice ambiance. I will definitely return. read more

Cafe Monte - Lobster & Crab Crepes - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Thinking of something not our regular cafe. It is located near South Park Mall. Yes, you better make reservation cause this place is full even on Tuesday. So I suggest not try to walk in, especially if you have to drive 1,5 hrs away. Make a reservation. Overall for me, it's not something I will come every week. It's nice to give them a try, tho. But variety of menu for me, it's not there. And they need to work more on their plating. Cause you eat with your eyes first Taste for me is average. It's not wow me .... But again it's always nice to try something different and new.... read more

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What a gem! We went here for a business dinner and enjoyed outdoor seating on a beautiful September evening. While we waited for the rest of our party, we enjoyed a French Martini at the bar that was delicious. The bartender was so friendly and engaging. A few in our party had been here before and recommended the steak and frites so most ordered that but I selected the Beef Short Rib Bourguignonne with Pearl Onions, Baby Carrots, Mushrooms, Mashed Potatoes. It was the best I've ever had. I also had a cup of French onion soup. Soooo good! We were all so stuffed but had to go one step further and order a variety of deserts to take one bite of each. I'm including pictures of each one because they were all so good. I highly recommend this place for a business meal, family gatherings or even a romantic date night! read more

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The food was fine, but lack a depth of flavor, which was surprising based on the other reviews and the menu descriptions and ingredients. The service was standard, nothing outstanding to note. The restaurant was busy and it is noisy. It's really hard to have a conversation during peak times. Another thing to consider is the parking; it took me 15 minutes to find a space because I had to wait for someone to leave. There were 5 other cars circling as well. read more

Food was excellent..our server was great...mentioned it was my daughter's birthday and she brought us complimentary beignets which were hot & delicious!..will definitely be back read more