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.

Perfect example of, don't judge a book by its cover!! The inside was fresh and clean with beautiful…read morefarmhouse decor. We were a party of 8 and were seated in 5 minutes. Service was fast and friendly and all the food (Philly, Chicken Caesar wrap, Chicken Alfredo, French Toast and Chicken and Waffles, to name a few) was fantastic! Will def go again and highly recommend!

Locals recommended Gus' to us - great place!…read more All food was not only QUICKLY served, everything was delicious. Staff was very attentive and friendly.

This place was just "okay." Nothing about my experience was bad, but there's nothing that makes me…read morewant to go back if I'm in the area. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I dined with a large party which the waitress seemed to handle very well. We had to wait a long time to order our food, but maybe that was because the waitress was making sure all of the party had arrived or giving us time to socialize. I ordered the popcorn shrimp with a baked sweet potato. It also came with a side salad.

We have dined here for lunch several times over the past couple of years. Each occasion provided a…read moreconvivial experience with the food commensurate with the price. What's not to like? While not gourmet fare, both the AYCE and off-the-menu entrees deliver as promised. My kinda place. Looking for a straight-up restaurant that meets your expectations? Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter heading back for more shrimp on the AYCE bar. Mmmmmm!

Worst dinner in North Ca rolina i wouldn't let my dog eat…read morethis food they screwed my order up then took it away to fix it and it came back worse terrible and the food made me sick eat at your own risk you've been warned

The place has a great old school diner vibe, snappy service and generous portions. Staff was…read morefriendly and the "knife and fork" clock in the wall was a nice touch.

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.

Nowhere better to eat breakfast in Monroe than here. These folks are genuine and you get great food…read moreat reasonable prices. Just down home real people that want you to enjoy your food and time here.

This place is the real deal. Great service with a fantastic breakfast. Big portions. Lots of…read morechoices but make sure you choose the biscuits: they are about the best I've ever had. And since it is the south, I always go with pork chops and eggs. The home fries were perfect. The building is bare bones and old south. The portions are huge.

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

Tucked away inside the Smith library sits the tiny bagel shop, Einstein Bros. Bagels. They do great…read morebagels but also you will find some tasty ciabatta sandwiches as well as a yummy breakfast burrito. Great for a quick lunch or breakfast. Check them out in between your next classes.

From the owner: Einstein Bros.® Bagels is your local bagel shop serving fresh-baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches,…read morecoffee, lunch, and catering. As a bagels-first breakfast destination, guests can customize their meals by choosing from a variety of bagels, eggs, meats, cheeses, shmears, and toppings to create the perfect breakfast or lunch. From classic bagels with cream cheese to made-to-order egg sandwiches and premium coffee, we offer fresh, flavorful options for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering. Visit Einstein Bros. Bagels nearby for freshly baked bagels and customizable breakfast favorites being served so you can own the morning!

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.

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!