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 ;)

Nice hidden spot here in Monroe, if you look for a nice place to get out and relax too in the…read moreMonroe Area and surrounding areas this is it hands down one of nicest place in the area, if you looking for a place to stay the night they also do that too people are so nice here the food I have not tried yet but next time I go I will.

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.

Always such a good experience at Sorella, the coffee is always a hit!! It tends to be pretty busy…read morein the mornings, but they do a good job of getting you your coffee quick.

Friendly enough but couldn't make me a Macchiato that i enjoyed…read more Awful Didn't think they were that hard to make taste decent.

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.

S The macchiato I…read moregot there last week was awesome, got one this afternoon & poured it out on my gravel driveway. It was awful, I didn't know this could happen. What a letdown for sure

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.

Nice setup. Love the ambience and the service is really good. Enough parking space. Like this placeread more

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.

We have dined here several times over the past few years. Each visit their service and quality…read morecontinues to improve, as well as the wait lines as they continue to grow. Come early or come late is my recommendation. I love their chicken salad croissant sandwich. Simple. Tasty. Buttery. Divine. Mmmmm! The chicken pot pie is also something one should experience, too. As for tea . . . I'm not their target audience. I don't even like tea, lol. However, there is SO MUCH MORE than tea going on here. It is a wonderful "tip o' the hat" kinda place for Monroe. Looking for a great dining experience in an iconic house in the historic district? Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter sipping tea and eating scones with its pinky raised. Support local. Go here.

This tea house is located in a gorgeous Victorian house…read more The menu features tons of tea options (served individually or in pots for multiple people), baked goods, and finger sandwiches. We shared everything. The scones and finger sandwiches were delicious. There is a small shop selling loose-leaf teas and other tea-inspired trinkets and cookbooks. A very cool experience to share with family!

Ordered an iced matcha latte from here & i received way too much ice. The drink itself tasted nice…read morehowever it was 95% ice & 5% matcha. If you plan on ordering anything iced id suggest requesting less ice/no ice. $7 for ice is insane for a locally owned coffee shop :(

Always a great way to start the day! I'm all about the…read moreseasonal drinks when I get the chance I try them and this one was a yummy winner! I loved the flavor and it always taste better when it looks pretty Right?!