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    Pot Luck Cafe

    4.4 (85 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 1:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    2 eggs, city ham, bacon, sausage, home fries on an open biscuit, all covered in gravy.
    Richard R.

    In today's world of over-the-top food choices (especially for breakfast and brunch), Pot Luck Cafe feels like a throwback to Mel's Diner from the 70's show Alice! [ THE FOOD ] This is not a place that will impress you with creative menu items, or Instagram-worthy presentations, or even a modern decor. It's true old school with no frills or thrills, and that's just the way their customer base likes it! They have absolutely no trouble filling seats and have been doing so since 1949. It really is a pretty standard small town southern menu with probably the most exciting item of the breakfast choices being THE DAWG PILE. Monroe is University of Georgia Bulldog (or Dawg) country, thus the name. The pile lumps all your favorites onto one plate: 2 scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, and cubed potatoes loaded on top of an open face biscuit, then smothers them in sawmill gravy. It's not a dish that's gonna cause people to flock from all over the state, but it is a very decent breakfast at a decent price. The pancakes are also no frills, but they are plate sized and delicious in the traditional sense. We also ordered a blueberry muffin for $1.50. It came to the table piping hot. While we really enjoyed it, I would have loved if it included a sugary glaze like you find on Bojangles Bo-Berry Biscuits. [ THE SERVICE ] Where Pot Luck Cafe will absolutely impress you is with their down home hospitality. I'm telling you, if you don't leave this place feeling like you are part of the family, then you are just a grumpy human being that probably shouldn't be allowed around live people! You will have a main server, but the entire staff is probably going to visit your table at one point or another during your meal. They are going to make sure you have everything you need and correct any problem. The owner's wife greeted us outside to let us know wait times. She also asked our table preference based on a few tables that would be leaving soon while briefly taking time to get to know us. We watched the cleaning staff flat out attacked each dirty table the moment its previous inhabitants walked out the door. After cleaning and refilling all condiments, they then walk another set of diners to the table. One person might take your drink order, while another takes your meal order, and yet another brings your meal to the table. Meanwhile, nearly every time ANY of them pass by they will ask if you have everything you need. Miss Jackie was our main server and she has been there over 34 years. She has also won BEST SERVER in the county multiple times during her tenure. You're gonna love her... and all the staff for that matter. [ THE VERDICT ] Listen, even if you don't love your meal for whatever reason, you WILL love the southern charm this place exudes!!! This is what REAL service looks like firsthand. The food is probably not going to blow you away, but the staff will. I wouldn't be surprised if they are calling you by name from memory within three visits! Good food, great prices and amazing service! I'm convinced the name Pot Luck comes from the fact everyone on staff contributes to your meal. ENJOY!

    Hello from the Walton Community Church Men's Breakfast Group!

    A bunch of us old retired guys from Walton Community Church meet here every Wednesday morning and we love it. Our server, Rhonda, is the best! We are never disappointed with the food and the place is full of good, friendly folks. If you don't have anyone to eat breakfast with, see you at 7:30 Wednesday, we'll be looking for you!

    Dry meat, sub par "soup"
    Paige V.

    Maybe my first visit today was just an off day? I got the special of the day for my kid who loves veggies. Corn, speckled peas, and collards with meatloaf. The peas were awful, corn very bland, and collards tough. Meatloaf was burnt. I had the pot luck soup which was like a vegetable stew. I will say it came out super hot, and wasn't awful. Definitely wouldn't order it again, though. Cornbread wasn't sweet, so that was a plus. We left still hungry. Food was awful today. If I go back, it'll be a long time. Our waitress also never checked on us after we ordered.

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    4 years ago

    Excellent breakfast served by a friendly and attentive waitress. Biscuits were delicious.

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    One of the best sausage biscuits you can get in town. And the staff is very friendly!

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    2 years ago

    do not get the pancakes they taste poop the dog pile is gross the waiter is good low on staff these place needs help

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    5 years ago

    Great hometown ma and Pa restaurant. Been in operation for years. Recommend it highly for good southern cooking

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    3 years ago

    best breakfast in town!! highly recommended. ask for the muffins!!!! great environment.

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    Great Home time country cooking. Great food, service, price and nice home time feeling.

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    You can't beat their Chicken Salad. We ordered a large tub to get us through the weekend. Best restaurant in Monroe!

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    Amazing all I can say is order the bulldog and be hungry gravy is amazing and the service was great will definitely be back

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    9 years ago

    Perfect spot for my breakfast. The food was great and the service even better. Will definitely visit again.

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    4 years ago

    love this place! the best breakfast and lunch in Monroe! great people, employees and patrons! you won't regret it!

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    16 years ago

    My favorite place to eat. I go at least 2 times a week. Great breakfast!!! Turkey & Dressing on Wednesday is awesome too!

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    Le Gabrielle Crepes & Waffles

    4.5
    (232 reviews)
    13.6 mi
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    Le Gabrielle truly exceeded my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere felt…read morewelcoming and refined, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed brunch. I decided to try the salmon eggs benedict, and it was nothing short of outstanding--a beautiful fusion of flavors with perfectly poached eggs, rich hollandaise, and fresh, high-quality salmon. Every bite was satisfying and thoughtfully prepared. The rustic potatoes were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and seasoned just right, making them the perfect complement to the dish. I also ordered mimosas made with fresh-squeezed orange juice, which added a refreshing and vibrant touch to the entire experience. What impressed me most was the attention to detail, from the presentation of the food to the overall quality of the ingredients. You can really tell they care about what they serve. I drove 40 minutes just to try this place, and it was absolutely worth it. I'll definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-tier brunch experience!

    This is the first time I've visited this location that I was bothered at all. And I've been here a…read moremillion times. We were seated immediately, the restaurant was not remotely full. We came for a birthday with our girlfriends. Our food was delicious but even though they weren't busy, they rushed us so much! We were celebrating a birthday and at the 15 birthdays we've celebrated at this restaurant before this, they always brought a birthday crepe and this time they didn't. Then they cleared EVERYTHING from our table the second we paid. Water glasses everything. The birthday girl looked at the man clearing our table and said "well, I guess that's our que." There's no way they needed our table, there were plenty open. It was just disappointing when you have certain expectations regarding service when this specific restaurant created the expectation!

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    Back Hallway
    Back Hallway
    My wife truly enjoyed her Avocado Toast she ordered with eggs.
    My wife truly enjoyed her Avocado Toast she ordered with eggs.
    Surprisingly good! My server recommended it and also brought me more gravy on the side... thank goodness! The kitchen was rather stingy! LOL

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    Surprisingly good! My server recommended it and also brought me more gravy on the side... thank goodness! The kitchen was rather stingy! LOL
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    i tried this place on a whim with my boyfriend. upon our arrival, we saw that they were PACKED. and…read morethat is for good reason!! we waited about 30 minutes before getting seated. the hostess and our waitress were both really kind, very attentive. my boyfriend ordered the chicken & churros waffle, YES it is as good as it sounds. topped with guava butter this was actual perfection!! i had the pork belly benedict which was also reallyyy good. SO much flavor, but if you're like me and can't handle too much during breakfast i don't recommend ordering it bc it's A LOT of food lol i couldn't finish. it's huge pieces of pork belly with eggs on top of cornbread cake and served with potato wedges!! tbh SOOO cheap for all that you get. normal eggs benedict elsewhere are about the same with so much less food. we also tried their specialty whipped coffee which was okay, i think i expected more since it's one of their most popular items but it's worth trying for sure. the restaurant is basically a house so it feels really cozy and is a super cute spot for a brunch date. i would feel overwhelmed bringing a big group of people here but they have a lot of outside seating too! overall such a great brunch place, definitely made it to one of my top favorites :)

    What a cool brunch spot! We were coming from out of town and came here with some friends. Such a…read morecozy place to enjoy brunch with friends and family. We were craving chicken and waffles, and they did not disappoint! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the waffle was perfectly fluffy. Such a good combo! And the coffee was on the sweeter side, but SO good. I couldn't stop drinking it! Our server was great and very attentive, which made the experience even better. Definitely would come back when we're back in Atlanta!

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    The Flying Biscuit Cafe

    The Flying Biscuit Cafe

    4.4
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    Visited 7/11/26 Epps Bridge & 7/14/26 Normalton (Prince Ave) locations were both really good to eat…read moreat. We had a family breakfast and this morning ate at the Normaltown Prince Ave location across from the Piedmont Hospital. We shared the waffle breakfast. With an extra two eggs over medium (my favorite) and the potatoes. The grits are really good, but better with syrup. Booth locations have really great staff people and really colorful walls and atmospheres. Shoutout to 809-Gabriel who helped us in 7/11/26 was excellent, very friendly and easy to talk with like Gabriel. We'll both be back again. Good food and fair prices.

    Pleasant casual place to have breakfast or brunch with friends -outdoor during the lovely spring…read moreweather. Food : large menu to meet most favorite morning appetites. We like the eggs Benedict, the tacos, the fruit side, and the omelettes. The grits are good, too. Bacon is done nicely crisp but not overdone. Coffee and tea are served promptly and cups kept filled Service: pleasant and efficient servers Facility ; Clean, cheerful, has coveted outdoor tables as well as indoor tables. The outdoor area is next to a busy parking area but it isn't annoying. Tables indoors are spaced nicely-and can be moved to accommodate groups of 12 or so. Location :conveniently located in a strip mall area close to a main road ; plenty of parking

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    Epps Bridge (in Trader Joe's parking lot)
    Epps Bridge (in Trader Joe's parking lot)
    The Flying Biscuit Cafe
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    All the amazing sides
    Rushing Trading Company

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    4.3
    (291 reviews)
    28.4 mi
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    This place is dangerously cute, the kind of spot where you tell yourself you're just grabbing…read morecoffee, and suddenly you're three bites into French toast and contemplating buying merch. (Which... we did.) Love Potion Latte (Valentine's menu): Absolutely delicious. The strawberry aroma alone could convince someone to fall in love. And served in that giant Rushing Trading mug? A full commitment. Zero regrets. Brown Sugar French Toast: I added strawberries and bacon because I believe in living boldly. It paid off. Perfection. Lumberjack Special: That board comes out looking like it's ready to feed a small village. Not a complaint uttered. Service was great, our server was on it, attentive, and basically read our minds the whole time.

    Not fun leaving this review, but being real. We had been planning to check this spot out for a…read morebrunch date and finally went. Quickly seated and waited on. The matcha was weak - charge for milk was unexpected, $6.75. The staff were great, the ambience and slight smattering of decor inside was okay. Just not what we anticipated after seeing the description of a blend of European and Southern - small portions for the price. We might try again for other menu items, not planning to go out of our way since there are other more flavorful, better-priced brunch places around. $65.97 later, the two of us are headed to Starbucks for matcha.

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    So beautiful!
    So beautiful!
    Salmon BLT with grits.
    Salmon BLT with grits.
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