Friday afternoon, about 11:15 am and the place is packed. Parking is a bit of a challenge but the (patient) hostesses up front are managing it well. Our wait time with six parties ahead was shorter than expected. It's been a couple of years since I dined here last but I always recall having a good experience. We were looking for meals we could share off of each other. I choose the BLTA, she chose Biscuits and Gravy. But the best choice was the biscuits they bring out after ordering. Nice and fluffy (sorry no photos, as we dug in as soon as they hit the table)! Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx. read more

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Comfort food from scratch. Service and atmosphere: Service was good but they forgot about us at the end and had to ask three different staff members to be charged. The restaurant has old dinner feel. Food: They are proud for using local, fresh, unprocessed ingredients and make all foods from scratch in house. We could definitely taste all above mentioned in our dishes. Pricing: $$ - worth it for quality of food served. read more

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Classic diner feel. Maybe moreso as we ate at the counter. We were there specifically for the King Ranch Chicken that occasionally is brought back as a special. My #1 dining companion has been wanting to get some of it for a while. No choice of sides, so that was a bit odd, but that was how they did it. Even the friendly waitress seemed a bit surprised. Rice n beans only. The casserole was tasty and the chicken was tender. Some jalapeño slices and it was just right. Nothing else was had so maybe next time we go for bfast. read more

The Monument Café - King Ranch Chicken - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

Took my kids to breakfast on their last day of summer. The restaurant was busy, but we were seated right away in a nice booth by the window. Great service and lots of options for breakfast. The pancakes were the favorite among the different dishes we ordered. We enjoyed the meal, then walked over to the bookstore on the same block. Fun morning in Georgetown! read more

The Monument Café - Omelette with potatoes, croissant Breakfast Sandwich - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

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Our waitress at the bar seating was great, and very attentive. The vibe of the restaurant was very cozy and vintage! Definitely a cute place for the aesthetic. The food on the other hand was ok. My fiancé was very happy with his burrito, he claimed it was seasoned to perfection! My egg whites lacked any real flavor, the grits tasted like instant grits and were also not seasoned at all. And the we were so excited about the biscuits and gravy BUT ONCE AGAIN they didn't have any flavor and had a very gloopy texture. It was kind of a let down, but maybe I'll try something different or lunch. I just feel like there's better breakfast options out there. read more

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Our waitress, Angie, was wonderful! From the moment we arrived she treated us like family (in a good way, y'all!). My husband had the fried fish and I had the St. Paddy's special, corned beef and cabbage. My husband enjoyed the fried fish. There was so much corned beef & cabbage that I couldn't finish but half of it. The restaurant is an old time diner straight out of the past. It's beautiful. We also had the carrot cake and key lime pie...both yummy. This place is a must in Georgetown, Texas. Y'all come! read more

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I can't believe I hadn't reviewed this place, so let's fix that. My wife and I have visited a number of times over the last couple of years, so we're fans who will continue to return. The interior has almost a diner type feel to it, but it's also modern and spacious. The staff are very helpful and the service is in the "Southern charm" realm. A selection of desserts is available for takeout in a refrigerated case at the checkin area, and while on that topic: as others have mentioned, this is a "get on the waitlist when you get here" kind of place, but trust me, it's worth it. First order of business for me is always coffee, and their cuppa is a good, straightforward, comfort food pour, tasting great no matter how you take it. Of course, you can get adult beverages as well, and the bloody Marys in particular are a treat. Moving on to food, I've tried a number of things here: Chicken and grits - Featuring chicken tenders in a nice, thick bowl of yummy yellow grits, adorned with egg and bacon, it's a flavor party in your mouth. I added some Valentina sauce for spice and it really satisfied. Biscuits and gravy - Tender, flaky biscuits smothered in warm white cream gravy with chunks of sausage and coarse ground black pepper, these gems can indeed be a meal by themselves. Ask me how I know. :) Carrot cake - Tried this on our most recent visit, and wow. It's a three layered affair with dense cream cheese frosting, and the cake was super fresh and moist. Big walnut chunks were visible throughout, and it was just a knockout, through and through. Finally, one other thing completely unrelated to food: The restrooms are the awesome unisex "row of single seater rooms" that just remove any weirdness or "more girls than guys" issues. They're super clean as well, and you know, we all gotta go, and these are probably second only to Buc-ee's in terms of greatness. Kudos to the designers and the staff that keep them in top shape. read more

The Monument Café - Menu as of December 2025 - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

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We had a late breakfast at the Monument Cafe for the first time to celebrate getting our license to commit marriage. So we decided to take a trip back in time to a 50s-style diner. Monument pulled off chic Happy Days kitsch with aplomb and an upscale touch. Despite wanting a slice of pie very desperately, I settled for the daily special of Pecan Pie French Toast. My lady went with the far more traditional and beloved hamburger and onion rings plate. Because nothing says breakfast like crispy cow and root vegetables. Rachel, our waitress was prompt, and attentive. Unfortunately, she had to be the bearer of bad tidings. They had just served the last order of Pecan Pie French Toast. I'll bet they had more Pecan Pie. They just weren't going to waste it on my French toast. So we ordered a flight of margaritas while I pondered the menu. My near-wifey and me--not the waitress and me. And ate our free biscuits. As we were told, biscuits are Monument's answer to tortilla chips. They just don't crunch the same and they don't come in a basket and there are only two of them. Otherwise, identical. While we were waiting, Rachel came up with a substitute breakfast of the day: Gingerbread French Toast. I really wanted just a pancake, but French Toast was calling my name, so I changed my mind. And then my order. In that order. The margaritas were "interesting". The flavors confounded each other. We agreed there were two we liked best and two we liked least. So we drank those first. We saved the best. It was really hard getting out with the margarita glasses in our pockets without spilling, but we did it. My wifey's burger was great. She even let me taste an onion ring. I got more than a free lick. I got a whole ring. Which she will get in a few weeks. My French Toast was piled high with whipped cream and sprinkled with a crumbed gingerbread cookie and powdered sugar. I missed not having syrup. Wifey said it was offered, I was just starstruck by the whipped cream on the French toast. Unfortunately, the gingerbread cookie just left me longing for the pie I lost. That's how the cookie crumbles. Now how do you get 5 stars out of this experience, you ask? Because of the pie I didn't eat. My wifey forbid it. So I saved calories. All joking aside we had an absolutely delightful experience here and would come back in a heartbeat. Rachel was fantastic and made up for the menu omissions. I'll manage to sneak back by sometime on my own for that pie. read more

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Great place to grab a down home breakfast or lunch. Buckwheat pancakes are wonderful and BIG read more

The Monument Café - S/S Buckwheat - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

This restaurant is always top-notch. From the service to the food, the cleanliness, the friendliness, the tastiness, the affordability!!! They have fresh pies for sale, along with coffees and teas and more. I highly recommend this restaurant. It is my favorite place to go to lunch and breakfast. read more

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This is a well run operation. Think small town diner that has standardized and made more efficient the process of delivering a delicious meal to your table. The kitchen prep, the cooking griddle, the prep counter, and the customer counter stretch from one end to the restaurant to the other. Food comes out hot and well presented. We came here two days in a row and even brought family with us the second day. The first time here, my hubby and I both got Eggs Benedict. He went for the classic with ham. I opted for the Florentine, and they were kind enough to add tomato to my Benedict. The second time I went for the seasonal French toast with peaches and cream. It was filling and scrumptious. To avoid the hour wait for a table, we sat at the counter the first time. We were able to get a seat immediately because we arrived well before the church crowd on a Sunday. On the Monday morning when we came, my hubby went a half hour early to put our names in the list. By the time the rest of our party showed up, our table was ready. There is down time here since there is a large retirement community here. The place is always busy, but they are consistently good at providing a delicious hot meal. read more

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Favorite favorite favorite. I go to Monument with friends and family anytime i possibly can. Outstanding delicious lovingly crafted food- specials board quiche i think spinach/cheese was shut-up-don't-talk-while-i-experience-this-bite- & ALL dishes here have had that quality. The benedicts put me on a cloud all day. The service is incredible, crazy speedy considering how busy- adore the ambiance. The curation of this environment has created a die hard fan in me. Today is my kids 15th bd. I took vaca hooky day, & as we head out to play on a weekday Monument is first stop. Love u Monument Cafe read more

If you're gluten free and think you've been condemned to sad, rubbery pancakes for the rest of your life, the Monument Cafe is here to prove you gloriously wrong. Their buckwheat pancakes with blueberries are, quite simply, one of the best breakfast dishes in Central Texas -- gluten free or otherwise. These pancakes arrive golden and perfectly crisped at the edges, with a rich, nutty depth that only buckwheat can deliver. The blueberries are generously scattered throughout, bursting with sweetness and just enough tartness to keep things interesting. There's nothing timid about the portion size either -- this is Texas, after all. What makes the Monument Cafe so special isn't just the food, though the food is stellar. It's the unpretentious, warm atmosphere of a true hometown institution that has been feeding Georgetown locals with care and consistency for years. The staff treat you like a regular whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth. For anyone navigating gluten-free dining, finding a dish this satisfying -- one that doesn't feel like a compromise -- is genuinely cause for celebration. Do yourself a favor and make the trip. The buckwheat blueberry pancakes alone are worth the drive. Highly recommended. Don't skip the coffee. read more

Went for brunch with my friends. We checked in with the host love that they have a digital check in system so you can track the progress of your wait time. Ended up getting the chicken fried chicken it was delicious! Sides were good and you could tell made from scratch. Would go back again. read more

Considering we have been to Georgetown many times, we had never eaten here.. until we did!! Wow, wow, wow! From the wait to the service to the food.. it did not disappoint. Sure, we went an hour before closing, but the place was still somewhat packed and people were still being seated. The menu offers a wide variety of food, which is good since I am a vegetarian. The staff was friendly and were very patient in some requests (I had asked if the broccoli cheddar soup had any type of meaty broth, she went back to check and told me it was vegetarian friendly). I ordered the grilled 4 cheese sandwich which came with a cup of soup, plus a side (I got French fries). He ordered biscuits and gravy ( said they "are the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had outside of MO), chicken sandwich, and onion rings (not pictured). Will we ever go back again? You bet we will. read more

The Monument Café - Top: chicken sandwich Rest of the picture: Grilled 4-cheese sandwich and cup of soup (broccoli cheddar) with a side of fries. - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

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I have never understood why this place is popular. The food is mediocre and the service historically hit and miss. I think the serve a standard easy breakfast. I will say their maple pecan chicken salad is good, but that's about it. read more

Service was amazing! About a 30-35 minute wait on a Sunday, but it felt like the time went by since we checked out the super cute local bookstore around the corner and the antique store across the street. We got the eggs Benedict, our waitress recommended a side of spinach instead of potatoes and it was great! Especially because they already give complimentary biscuits for each person at the table. The biscuits were warm, salty, and paired great with what I believe was some homemade jellies. My husband got the chicken and biscuits with gravy. He got extra gravy for 50¢ and loved it. This place is definitely worth checking out if you're driving through like we were. read more

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Heard a lot about this place....and it lives up to the hype. My wife had a pancake; very good. I had the corned beef has w/ over-easy eggs, plus a side of biscuits and sausage gravy. They make the corned beef in house; the biscuits are exceptional. You must give this place a try!! read more

The Monument Café - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

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Second visit here, I've only tried the breakfast sandwhich & biscuits. The grits were flavorless and they added entirely too much cheese . Not impressed with those however the sandwhich is great and so are the biscuits . The jams offered with the biscuits are well rounded, I enjoyed the blaackberry the most. We brought some family in they had a salad and a Turkey sandwhich - they enjoyed them both. The Wait for a table can get long depending on the day and time you go. Our waitresses name was heather and she was awesome! Very upbeat , kind,and knowledgeable! She paid attention to detail and ensured we had everything we needed through out our visit! read more

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The food has been consistently on point for me. I love the buckwheat pancakes!! The service has been great and just okay at other times. I love the diner feel. Parking can be a challenge if super packed. read more

Food: I ordered Eggs Benedict Florentine,and it came with a side of grits. The eggs and spinach, and it was delish. I only had a little of the grits because I was already full after finishing the eggs. The server brought biscuits and jams,and they were delish. Service: Our server was super nice. Ambiance: I liked the decor and this place was hopping when we got there. It has a family-friendly vibes. Parking: They have their own parking lot. Street parking is also available. read more

The Monument Café - Eggs Benedict Florentine - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

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Fun diner in North Austin. We went on a Saturday morning and it was busy- but we only experience a 15 minute wait. The staff was friendly and the food was tasty. read more

The Monument Café - Burger with strawberries on the side - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

We go there for our favorite. Chicken fried steaks, burgers and fries, plus Pancakes for family. Great staff. Fun place, reminds me of the old days with an old style counter. Great pie and cake. We like the coconut cream the best. We are locals, so we know that their standards of organic food and cleanliness is maintained. read more

From California on a visit and met a friend here for lunch. Old time diner feel. Ordered the special which was beef tips over rice which was excellent; Tender beef cubes in gravy . Friend ordered the classic BLT with onion rings and that was also solid. Had carrot cake and coconut cake to finish and both were fantastic. Our server was Heather who was knowledgeable, professional, energetic and fun! Couldn't believe it was here first day as she made us feel welcomed and made the meal enjoyable! read more

I wanted to try this place 2 different times, 1st time I can I ordered the chicken and biscuits with the gravy and yum!!! The also give you a complementary biscuit with their jams, which are so delicious. My favorite is the peach and blackberry. I was satiated and the whole experience was great. I went again and I was even more impressed, they are always busy but they are fast and efficient. The coffee is perfect and the chicken sandwich is amazing. They give it to you on a Hawaiian? Sweet bread. You can taste the quality and freshness. My friend got the Chicken fried steak and I was impressed. You can taste the steak and the batter was perfect. I can see what they are always busy. It's clean, bright and the staff is lovely. Thank you again for the amazing experience. read more

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Nice atmosphere and good breakfast food. Waitress was super nice. If you're going through Georgetown it's a must stop read more

The Monument Café - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

This is a pretty fun place - I like the look I like the vibe. I just wish the menu had a little bit more to, but the food was good and the staff was friendly. Apparently the hours will be changing fairly soon on this place as well. read more

Love this place. We have been going almost every weekend for years now. Chicken and biscuits is by far my favorite breakfast item here. Desserts are amazing, and love all the employees. Feels like family. read more

Stopped here on our way out of Austin. The food was great! Very fresh and yummy, and the service was great! The vibe is also really cool- music, decor, etc all felt very old school. read more

The Monument Café - Chicken and biscuit - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

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Food and service was excellent! We ordered the Migas, Corned Beef Hash, Chicken & Biscuits and Spinach Quiche. All of it was sooo yummy. Love that they serve fresh squeezed Orange juice, so we all got a glass. Ordered a couple of pieces of pie to take home and those were pretty yummy too! Definitely would recommend. read more

Good food, good service. I don't think the food is necessarily exceptional or stands out from other places, It's good though. Just expensive in my opinion for the basics. Wait is ALWAYS long, get there early or plan to wait. read more

This was a great upscale diner with all fresh, unprocessed foods. It seemed like a family restaurant and had a quiet atmosphere. It was packed when we arrived and we waited for 10 minutes. They had an average sized menu with your basic items plus a few extra things like fresh house made croissants. This place prides itself on all locally sourced items which is really healthy and I didn't feel sluggish after my meal but at the same time, I think it lacked flavor. If you come, definitely grab some of their house made biscuits and jam as well as their croissants and chocolate. Those were my favorite items along with their great coffee. Service was also very kind and took some time to get to know us; we felt very welcomed. read more

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My friends and I went to Monument Cafe and really enjoyed the food. As usual, I had the cheeseburger and fries. The burger was pretty big, juicy and tasty. The service was a tad bit slow only because it was crowded that day. I like the atmosphere and everyone was nice and friendly. Great place to eat with family and friends. 4 out of 5 drinks! Cheers! read more

My sister is a foodie and every time I'm in Austin, TX, she always gives me a list of places she says that I need to try. I had to go to a doctor's appointment in Georgetown, TX. While there my sis said to go check this place called Monument Cafe. It was about a 10 minute trip from my doctor's office. First off, the minute you walk in, it feels like you're in a movie from the 50's. The decor reminds me of New York; it has subway tile all around, with dark mahogany wood floors and booths. They have a unique bathroom setup. I thought it was so clever that I took a video of it. read more

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I came here with some friends that are locals to the area and highly recommended this spot for breakfast. They were right and this place didn't disappoint. I'm a sucker for a good Eggs Benedict, and this place provided a great and tasty one. The service was good and efficient, and the inside was spacious and comfortable. Definitely recommend. Thanks for having me! read more

The Monument Café - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

Came here with the parents on a Sunday! We were sat quickly. It's not loud but not quiet. Our waiter was friend and got our food pretty quickly out to us. I'd say $75 for 3 ppl was a bit pricey. We usually spend around $50-$55 for breakfast items at other places. The food did taste good, but the sausages didn't taste cooked all the way. There wasn't anything spectacular to it but the aesthetic of diner was very cute. read more

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The monument Café knocks it out of the park with their breakfast offerings. From the host stand greeting you as you enter, to the waitstaff - super friendly and interactive. Coffee has a wonderful flavor, and breakfast is made to order. My only complaint would be to bring back the sausage patties rather than just only offering sausage links. I can still get the ground sausage fixed by ordering a side of their sausage gravy, which goes well with their homemade biscuits. Friendly diner vibe. Great local spot. My choice this trip was Fridays, diced potatoes, crispy bacon, along with biscuits and gravy... All I can say is yum yum. read more

We came 5/25 for lunch. I got the club sandwich and when she handed me the basket there was a long hair with it, we both saw it and she apologized and took it back. The food prep station is out in the open so after about a minute of the other lady trying to pull the hair off, she simply asked for a new basket, picked up my sandwich and flopped it on there and emptied the basket of fries and pickle on top. For a $20 sandwich, you'd think there would be something corrected or at least new fries (where the hair was). I still tried to not be difficult and ate it but I've had stomach issues since then!!! Manager never came over to check on us or apologized! 0/10 read more

This is always a solid choice for a meal. My favorite is the breakfast taco. It is six dollars. I get beans and avocado and onion and tomatoes and fried jalapeños on mine. My wife always orders egg Benedict on a biscuit instead of a muffin and gets hash browns with it. I take some of the hash browns on my taco. Perfect! The service is always excellent. And the ambience is classic diner. Recommended read more

The Monument Café - Breakfast taco with one bite out of it. - American Near Me - Georgetown, Texas

Food is always freshly made...hot...and great. The service is always on point that makes for a great meal. This is THE breakfast place in Georgetown.... read more