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.

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.

This place is a gem!!! Basic, inexpensive delicious sandwiches and pies. We had the Chicken Salad…read moresandwich and the Pimento cheese sandwich and a piece of fruits of the forest pie. Delicious!!! Also try their Russian tea! Very friendly people, local and truly a great lunch experience. Cash only.

I came here on a Tuesday for lunch. The ambiance is that of an old lunch counter vibe--very simple…read moreand divey but clean. I ordered two hot dogs all the way to go. The service was prompt and efficient. From ordering to receiving the food the wait time was less than 10 mins. The hot dogs were solid overall. Nice flavor on the hot dog itself. Bun was nicely steamed. Slaw was good. Onions were fresh. My only complaint is that they were light handed on the chili and heavy handed on the onions, slaw and mustard which didn't create the most balanced flavor profile--overly vinegary and creamy without the savoriness of the chili. Which really makes the hot dog for me. Still a solid lunch choice and for $6.30 it's an unbeatable value.

Every time I go there... And I'm there often ... I always know I'm going to have an excellent meal…read moreor snack! Thier sub sandwiches , what we northerner call hoagies , are the best ever! The service that we get is also exceptional! I totally recommend it to all my friends and really basically everyone I meet here!

Absolutely love it! The pizza has the most generous stuffing I have ever tried! The sandwiches were…read morewild and the cannoli I am ready to kill, if I have to! Just stop by and try!

I have to rave on their gluten free options- doesn't get better than this !! Gluten free fish and…read morechips plus GF shrimp?! I was in heaven. Absolutely delicious and to my GF friends-- you will be amazed!

The steak on the grill was the best. It was seared perfectly. Service is always amazing and we love…read moresitting outside listening to the amazing singer. Thank you for another great meal with Family.

We stopped by last night for a quick meal before joining some folks for karaoke. They informed us…read morewhen we sat down the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes so my wife opted for the club sandwich and I got the chicken tenders. Her club was huge and stuffed with cheese and meat and really good looking bacon. My chicken tenders were big and well cooked and the honey mustard sauce was excellent. Even with them closing in a few minutes we didn't feel rushed or in the way. They were attentive to us keeping our drinks filled and making sure I got a box to take my chicken home for later. Yes their chicken tenders were good enough to want to take home. Hope to visit again soon.

So, I figured it was time to update my review of this amazing place. As I mentioned before, I'd…read morekeep coming back; and, true to my word, I'm literally there every Sunday for Brunch, grinning like I own the place while the staff (who are absolute gems, by the way) welcome me in. I've also stopped by for dinner a few times, and let me tell you, these folks don't miss. The food? Always fresh and delicious. The service? Fast, professional, and somehow still warm and personable. They've really built a fantastic team here, and at this point, I'm pretty sure I qualify for honorary family membership. Someone get me a name tag that says "MSB Cousin." If you're ever there for Brunch when the "Big Stack" is on the menu, please try it. You're going to love it, and the many other brunch and dinner items on the menu.

Wow what a gem. This place has some of the best birria tacos I've had. There's no shortage of…read moreflavor in every ingredient. I was randomly in Monroe for a few hours and I'm glad I stopped by to try this spot. They are very authentic with a large menu and quite honestly everything looked and sounded delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out!!

Drove by the Marathon gas station the other day and saw an "Open" sign glowing red in the window…read morenext door. Breakfast. Empanadas. Other things. I'm hooked. Stopped in discovered they opened about a month ago. Ordered a sampler of empanadas: chicken, beef, and ham/cheese for under $10 to go. Everything was prepared as I waited in their little dining room that has a few tables and some high tops along two counters facing outside. Quaint. Charming. A little cramped. I loved it. The menu is a mixture of traditional American breakfast and lunch plus Mexican dishes like tostados, salchipapas, asada, choripan, and empanadas to name a few. I can see where they might build a quick takeout business. My empanadas were delicious. Looking to give a new business a try without breaking the bank. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter heading back before I can put my shoes on. Go here.

Came in on a holiday looking for a basic breakfast. They have a huge menu that can be a little…read moreintimidating if you don't know what's on it. Everyone was very friendly and after we ordered we found our seats. Food came out and everything looked like it should have. Honestly nothing special about it, just a good hardy breakfast. This place is very much diner style eating and again, everyone was very nice.

Fresh, real food. Good pricing. Mom and pop style. Nice people. We'll be back. Indoor and outdoor…read moreseating, a little small bit worth it

Bad experience from the beginning. My family and I weren't greeted when we entered the store. Right…read moreaway, we noticed a tall white male employee standing at a side table eating Bojangles. When we approached the front counter to order, the same employee walked behind the counter and put on gloves without washing his hands first. Seeing that, we immediately lost our appetite even though we had been excited to eat there. There were two female employees behind the counter. After deliberating, someone in our group asked one of the women if she was the manager. She replied, "Yes. Why, what's up?" We decided to leave at that point to avoid any confrontation. A sale was lost due to this behavior, and in this economy every penny counts. We will not be returning. I believe the owner should be made aware of what is happening in their establishment, especially regarding food safety practices.

I cannot remember the last time I was so disappointed in a sandwich. I ordered online both a Hook…read moreand Ladder and a Meatball sub. The Meatball sub, with its toasted bun, delicate meatballs, and tasty sauce is a repeat. My H&L was boring, nearly tasteless, and sparsely filled with meat. What? Bread--tasteless. Meat--tasteless. Cheese--tasteless. One would think I had Covid and lost my taste buds. Nope. The only thing I could taste was the mayo and onion. It's been a few years since I have visited any Firehouse Subs, and this experience has my "Give 'em a Whirl meter" dialing 911 with a four alarm problem in the taste department. Disappointed.

Our sandwiches were very good. My wife's reuben sandwich needed more sauerkraut…read more Our server was very pleasant. Very clean restaurant also.

Ordered 10 subs. They were just meh and disappointed. Husband ordered but when he showed up, they…read morehad no electricity so he had to leave get cash and come back. Would have loved a call ahead so we knew.