Just visited The Union Exchange and what a great little spot. We came on a Sunday around noon and…read moreit was pretty quiet, probably because of the time of day. I heard later in the afternoon they have live music and a lot more of a vibe, but honestly it was perfect for my friends and me. They have fishing, a park for kids, games, animals, food, picnic tables, and lots of open space to run around. Very family-oriented and such a nice outdoor experience. We really don't have many places like this in Miami, so I genuinely enjoyed myself. I didn't try the lemonade this time, but I did get an iced coffee and it was delicious. Next time I'm trying the lemonade, it comes in these mini buckets and looked super refreshing with a bunch of flavor options. If I'm not mistaken, parking was free (maybe because it was Sunday), and if you plan to fish, you do need to get a wristband and pay. Don't try to sneak around it because they will come find you pay your dues ;)

8/8/26 Attended a wedding at this barn/farm. The property was clean and well maintained. A few…read moreanimals even made an appearance. It made for such beautiful photos. The food was made with items from the land. Staff was friendly and attentive. No complaints.

This is my number one choice for coffee in Monroe! It definitely beats Alice Jules and La Vida…read moreMocha, and the people are super friendly! They aren't your traditional coffee shop since they have the consignment store, but it's pretty decent!

Fantastic local coffee spot! This is a thrift shop with a coffee bar up front. I was told the…read moreproceeds are given to a local children's home. Public service employees and military can stop in for a free coffee beverage. Location is clean, quiet, and is staffed by super sweet ladies. They sell a wide variety of items. Great little local secret!

This coffee shop was quite the surprise. It is located near downtown Monroe in a restored antique…read morestore but converted into what looks like an old gat station. Genius! The menu offers quite a bit of options of coffee drinks, teas, food and even ice cream. MY wife and I went just for coffee, and it was delicious. By the way, it's imported Colombian coffee, and it was great! Staff was friendly and helpful. We were helped by the owners themselves, and they always had a smile, repeated our order back to us, got our order quickly, and checked on us if things were OK. The common areas and restroom were clean and comfortable, and the y did a terrific job with the looks of it. It has its own free parking lot but with limited spots. Overall, 100% recommended and can't wait to return to ty the food menu.

The theme of High Octane is so cute! The dinosaurs and the vintage gas station/car repair vibe is…read moretruly one of a kind. I didn't try any of the food this time around but my friend and I ordered their chocolate strawberry iced lattes and they were delicious! We are the kind of people who love a sweet and flavorful latte so this was perfect for us. It wasn't watery or dull in flavor in the slightest and it tasted exactly as described on the menu.

Beautiful place, gorgeously decorated! Today went with my best friend and her family and had a…read moregreat time. The service was quick and staff were kind!!! The drinks menu is not overwhelming, so it's pretty easy to find what you want, they have matcha!!! Today we tried the Dot Cake latte which was iced and had sprinkles. It was delish! Also bought my son a dot cake cup and he was enjoying it! There's a bottom floor obviously, a patio, and a second level. The bathrooms are both clean and spacious, there is even a changing table with diapers in the family restroom, which is a huge bonus. Everything is decorated very aesthetically pleasing, lots of pinks, greens, and white washed walls. They definitely thought out the decor very well. Upstairs, there's lovely couches, tables, benches, and bookshelves with puzzles, games, and books to enjoy. We loved it, and we will certainly be back in the near future!! Thanks so much!!

Sorella is a very cute little coffee shop. I definitely enjoy coming here for the vibes and it is…read morecertainly wheelchair accessible but not the easiest to get into for wheelchair users considering the incline leading up to the door. The few times I have been here, the customer service was not excellent. The employees taking my order usually are not the friendliest. The service is quick and the coffee is good, but not my favorite compared to some other gems in Monroe, NC. I have gotten some of their seasonal drinks and a chai tea latte. They do always have a nice variety of fun, seasonal drinks! The chai tea latte is probably my least favorite out of all the chai latte spots in Monroe. It's a little watered down. However, the building is super cute and has a good amount of seating to have a coffee date or even study with some friends/alone.

Another hidden gem in Monroe! I am not a coffee drinker so I am always struggling to find a coffee…read moreshop that actually has good tea options. Alice Jules has the absolute best chai tea!! They have some many good options to make their chai even more fun and tasty just like people do with coffee. They also have tons of coffee options of course, including beans as well as locally made pastries and snacks. Everything has been delicious! They also have events and those are fun to attend too.

The atmosphere here is delightful--sitting parlor, study bar, conversational groupings galore-- a…read moredrinks are creative and bakery local. Love hometown shoppes

Macchiato with caramel (hot) was awesome! Nice to know my first visit definitely won't be my last…read more Friendly atmosphere & service is truly appreciated! Thanks Russ

This is a secret gem! Great coffee, great food, great prices. Also, fast and friendly service. Had…read morethe berry crepe..It was made with fresh ingredients and no corners were cut. Noticed while I was there, you can get a lunch combo panini for less than $10. That is unheard of in this area. I will be back and plan to send others as well.

I walked in to find five employees behind the counter and not one greeted me or served me right…read moreaway. The employee who eventually finished her conversation was polite enough and my order was served within a few minutes.

Placed an app order and pulled up to a very packed, traffic blocking drive thru. There were about…read more6-7 cars ahead of me. I would have went inside to pick up, but didn't want to take my 4 year old out of the car seat. I waited 30 minutes in the drive-thru that once you are in you cannot get out. Once I finally made it to the window and received my white chocolate mocha it was cold. Will not use this location again unless I go inside the store.

This is probably one of the coolest joints I've ever been in. The food is amazing. The staff is…read morebeyond friendly. You could not ask for a better atmosphere. I'm visiting NC from New York and my brother in law showed me this gem and I was thoroughly pleased. I would recommend this to everyone!!

Visiting our daughter at Wingate and she recommended the restaurant. Parking was interesting and…read moretook us a bit to finally find a spot. It is in downtown Monroe with street parking and some public parking lots. Our daughter said she has been there around 11:00am and got a spot on the street right in front. It is very eclectic with decor and items for sale. They have indoor seating, seating along entrance hall and outdoor seating. You order at one counter, which has a large menu boards above the counter. The young lady that took our order was very nice. You pay over at the bar area. It was not busy at the time we were there. I had the Salad Sandwich. You can get it with chicken salad, tuna salad or chickLESS salad. I had the chicken salad in a spinach wrap with lettuce and tomato. There are other bread options. The wrap was filled with the chicken salad. It was nicely seasoned and tasted really good. My husband and daughter both did the Pick Your Burger, a build your own. My husband had the burger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions and pepper jack cheese. My daughter added bacon, lettuce, grilled onions and provolone cheese. They both said it was a great burger. We enjoyed our food. Definitely will come back.

I came here for the first time for a community event called Prayer and Purpose. I have a ministry…read moreto those battling addiction and know first hand the power in prayer, it really can change the trajectory of someone's life for good. Several powerful testimonies were shared from women who had gone through the House of Pearl's recovery program. Their testimonies of recovery from addiction are truly inspiring. The event was hosted outdoors. Refreshments were generously offered to all who attended this event. There was prayer, testimonies of recovery, and a beautiful song of worship at the end. I left inspired. I was given materials from the House of Pearl's booth which I will be sure to utilize to the women God brings across my path. The house is beautiful and historic and I look forward to visiting again during business hours. Also, I minister on a free 24/7 prayer line : 866-987-7729 please call any time for prayer. In Light of Grace, Pastor Michelle

Stopped back in during the week for a quick lunch with my mom and sister. The house was lovely as…read moreusually and the staff nice as ever. We opted for a mix of hot and ice teas. I highly recommend the strawberry tea...taste like summer. We started with the cheese ball sampler. Not my fav as the flavors were not there. It came with 3 mini cheese balls; pimento, goat cheese and a garden veg with pineapple (IKR). Again, great presentation but none of the cheese balls had much flavor to match the name. For entrees we opted for the chicken salad sandwich, the chicken pot pie and the country chicken casserole. My sister loved the chicken salad, my mom just ate most of the filling of the pot pie, I was not a fan of the casserole (one note, no veggies and everything was mushy except the "herb" bread crumbs on top). Next time I will stick to tea and the lovely finger sandwiches and room for the lovely desserts from the bake shop.

Got some delicious breakfast egg bites and waffles! The service was very quick and the staff were…read morevery friendly! I was so appreciative that they still accept cash! Unheard of nowadays. They have great ambiance from cute packaging, detailed marketing and signage which always sweetens the deal. Will definitely be coming back!

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