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    Monty's Blue Plate Diner

    4.1 (784 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    MONTY'S BLUE PLATE DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Peanut butter chocolate pie
    Anne C.

    Monty's Blue Plate was absolutely delicious! We came because friends especially recommended their milkshakes, but the pie is what won us over. Our food was delicious as well. I immediately knew this was where I wanted to go for my next birthday dinner! :) It's super cute inside, I like the diner vibes. The service is a bit variable, I have had a great waitress and an okay one. I highly recommend eating here! Try the peanut butter chocolate pie :)

    Linda B.

    What an amazing find on our way home from our road trip! This Home cooking diner will surpass any expectations of what you think a diner is! Not only do they have the most delicious, home cooking specialties, they also have alcoholic ice cream drinks like a grasshopper! Who knew? And the portions are out of this world we couldn't even eat half of our place, but we wanted to! The season fries, the potatoes also seasoned to perfection, the homemade biscuit is to die for! You can turn any salad into a wrap, and I sure did and was pleasantly surprised. The tortilla was wrapped and stuffed perfectly and warm. I can't wait to come back and try more. There's something for everyone in the family, including the vegans, vegetarians and carnivores.

    Anna B.

    We came here with friends for desserts on Friday night and it hit the spot. It was fun to get a few different things and all split. We had coconut cream pie, german chocolate cake, and a turtle sundae. Everything was delicious and the portion sizes, especially for the cake, were huge. We were glad we all split. The turtle sundae wasn't my favorite. All of the chocolate and toppings were at the bottom so we didn't notice a lot of it until most of the ice cream was gone and they used walnuts instead of pecans for their turtle. The toppings seemed light and limited compared to the ice cream. But overall, such a fun place to come and grab dessert. I love the old diner vibe. The staff was friendly and they had a great menu. I loved being able to walk in and look at all of the dessert displays. Nice outdoor space as well.

    Greek Omelet
    Akshita P.

    Another great meal at Monty's! Had everything to share - breakfast burrito, fat elvis vegan french toast, greek omelet, and chicken and biscuit. I was a big fan of the chicken and biscuit - yummy maple glaze covering the crispy fried chicken and warm buttermilk biscuit. The garlic butter broccoli was refreshing and a creamy mashed potato with it as well. The burrito was hot to the bite with full flavor in each. These potato's never miss! Perfectly spiced and crisped. The fat elvis was drool worthy with melty peanut butter and chocolate chips. Also had a delectable slice of German chocolate cake -- for a $6 slice you are getting the bang for your buck. The cake was literally falling out of the dish, and perfectly textured with the coconut pecan chocolate combo. Portions are all so huge!

    Clockwise from top left: Breakfast Burrito, Blueberry Pancakes, Denver Omelet
    Isabella K.

    Though I live in Milwaukee, I've been to Monty's more times than I can count. Their breakfast has never disappointed. The blueberry pancakes are absolute perfection. I order them nearly every time and I am so glad when they arrive. They're the perfect diner pancake -- not gourmet brunch spot gorgeous, but unassuming and oh-so-delicious. Monty's biscuits and breakfast potatoes are two other must haves. The potatoes are well seasoned with a good crispiness on the outside and a soft and luscious interior. The biscuit is just as delicious as those my southern grandmother could whip up -- flaky yet tender and best eaten with a generous pat of butter. The eggs, in whatever form you order them, will be solid. Nothing to write home about, but yummy and filling nonetheless. For Monty's being such a classic diner, you might be surprised to see their extensive vegan menu. They've got some really great options, and I can personally attest to the banana walnut pancakes. Though blueberry is my go-to, the vegan banana walnut option is really quite tasty. Monty's loses one star for the atrocious parking lot (but good on them for actually having one) and prices that are just a little too high, IMO. Other than that, I'll always recommend Monty's to those looking for a hearty Madison breakfast.

    Reuben, fried, and peanut butter milkshake
    Jesse S.

    I came for the vegan milkshake (made with oat ice cream), and let me tell you the peanut butter shake did not disappoint. You get a full glass as well as the metal blending cup with any extra. It starts out thick and melts throughout the meal, so be prepared with a spoon or two to start. And the peanut butter is piled in and you get bits of it in every bite. The rest of the food was more of what you'd expect from a traditional diner. I had the reuben and the beef was pretty dry and plain - looked a lot like sliced meat from a gyro. The fries were mediocre and the bad ketchup only made them worse. Service was fantastic. Gently checked in multiple times to be sure we had everything you need without imposing.

    Nibuz E.

    Such a vibe! Hard to find a classic dinner vibe with modern taste and reasonable prices, but Monty's finds a way! Every bite of food hit the mark, staff provided strong suggestions and were incredibly friendly. Can't wait to make Monty's a more regular spot and to hit up the dessert case!

    Eric B.

    It's warm out, pricey with average fare and service. Once upon a time it was a go to breakfast and brunch joint. Now it's sorta a shoulder shrug among the Food Fight restaurants. Hubbard Street Diner is much better with a nicer selection of baked goods.

    Daily Scramble
    MaryDan H.

    Delicious breakfast food. Friendly service. Can get extremely loud, but I fully blame the two tables behind us for that. Definitely recommend breakfast here if you are in the neighborhood.

    Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Slice
    Melissa L.

    Food tried it's best but was ultimately lackluster for me-- morning melt was fine but the breakfast potatoes were incredibly inconsistent in cook, under seasoned, and almost wet/steamed in texture (not exactly what you want from a breakfast potato) corned beef hash was also ok, but not really what i was expecting from a hash, the potatoes had the same steamed/non-crispy texture as the breakfast potatoes; the biscuit that came with was dry and salty the smash burger was actually pretty fire, same with the waffle fries the strawberry rhubarb pie crust was chewy and seemed undercooked coffee was burnt :/ interior decor was cozy tho!

    Cute decor!
    Lydia C.

    Really cute restaurant, tiny tiny parking lot so plan accordingly. Also, this place is an INSTITUTION (locals and tourists come all the time), so plan accordingly. Lots of delicious food options, definitely friendly to those who are GF or Veg or vegan. Double check how hungry you are, because that milkshake is so worth it, but you'll probably be taking the rest of your food to go! Service was great and I'll definitely have to check it out again!

    Takeout Heathen Vegan Shoplifter's Delight
    Lexi G.

    I love Monty's for their vegan menu which features all day breakfast and a full lunch/dinner menu. They also offer vegan brownies, milkshakes, and fruit pie. I'm so happy to have a restaurant in Madison that gives vegans a full-blown diner experience. I also appreciate Monty's for the improvements they've made to their vegan offerings. If you wanted a vegan Sheldon 4 or 5 years ago you would've had to forgo the cheese and thousand island, but in recent years they've adapted and added vegan cheese and dressing. If you're coming for weekend breakfast/brunch you can expect a wait. But the service is speedy, there's a good amount of tables/booths, and they turn over quick. The interior is an electric blue with some fun neon mixed in--very much a "diner" feel. The dishes I find myself ordering over and over are the Heathen Vegan Shoplifter's Delight, Sheldon, and Banana Walnut Pancakes. I love this reliable little diner!

    The Strawberry Shake (and the mixer container with more).  YUM!

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