Clean, friendly, eclectic. I'm in town on vacation and stopped by on a recommendation. The gentleman up front was very friendly and helpful. We bought a bag of crostini, a bag of spicy pretzel sticks, some herb and garlic goat cheese and not your mamas tuna salad to take back to the rental house. OMG the tuna salad was everything I was hoping for. It brought me back to the Mediterranean/Israel, but with southern charm. The crostini was perfect and the goat cheese excellent. If you are a garlic lover you will be able to kill a vampire by just breathing on them after eating this spread. The pretzel sticks have a nice little kick but are not too spicy. I hope we get to try more food here before our vacation is over. Their menu looks divine! They have fresh bagels and stuffed breads which I would love to try. read more

This is a caterer now, not a restaurant. So don't bother. I called and they said they weren't open to the public

Simply Delicious Cafe, Very Friendly, Great Dish Selection, Wonderfully Housemade, Porch Pet Friendly, loved my burger and french onion soup read more

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Oh...how I love the days I drive to my cabin on the weekends...as I always make sure to pass through Marshall to patronize this lovely little eatery! The food is ALWAYS good and the service too. A great value for your dollar and specials and menu items change on a regular basis. A little off the beaten path....sure.....worth it? ABSOLUTELY!!! read more

The Sweet Monkey - Yummy breakfast!!!! These folk do a wonderful job. - Bakeries Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

I don't have the words to tell you how AMAZING this place is. We were driving past the town of Marshall and decided at the last minute to turn around and grab lunch there. Looking at the reviews helped us decide on this place. It's an absolute GEM! The food was amazing. The chef/owner makes everything from scratch and it shows. We had some potato dill soup and tomato soup to start and the Kitchen Sink pizza to eat. We were insanely full and couldn't finish it all, but still grabbed desserts to go. I had the caramel walnut bar and my husband had the cinnamon roll (that had a surprising hint of orange) and they were worth every single calorie. We will go back to this town just to eat here again. Oh....and I also need to mention that they do serve beer! read more

The Sweet Monkey - Bakeries Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

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What you will NOT get is fast, get you out as fast as possible service. What you WILL get is an amazing home cooked to order meal! The wait for us was so well worth it. We loved the small town vibe. We chose a game that they had to keep us occupied. The food was seriously worth the wait! read more

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So we went in for lunch today after waiting nearly a year since my last visit. I had been looking forward to this for a long time and was not disappointed at all. I went with my family today. I got the Redonkulous Reuben, my wife got the Cluck Madame, and my kids got Grilled Cheese sandwiches. Everything was freshly made, including the bread. The food exceeded expectations and was so delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meals. The service was just as good and Chef Holly is amazing at what she does. The restaurant is a nice spot and was a very clean inviting atmosphere. You have your choice to sit inside or on a porch type area. This visit was just as good as my last and I can't wait to return. If you are in the area I highly recommend you stop in and enjoy was this restaurant has to offer! read more

We wanted to eat here based on Yelp reviews but realized that the only onsite dining was in a screened patio! It was December 23rd and 40 degrees. We left. read more

Phenomenal! My mom is from Marshall so, we get there often to visit my grandma. I'm so glad I found this place. What a treasure. Great atmosphere, service & beyond delicious food. I had the huge crab cake with a cup of the poblano pepper clam chowder...DELICIOUS. They have a very small, yet quality beer selection. If you're the type that will only drink Bud Light, go elsewhere. I'm originally from Michigan & they had 2 beers from 2 different MI breweries. I was ecstatic. I look forward to coming back here EVERY time I visit Madison Co. read more

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Wow. Just wow. We rented a cabin in Marshall for the weekend and had the pleasure of being in walking distance of the Sweet Monkey Cafe. The women that were working were very welcoming. I would be there everyday if I lived in Marshall. . I will never look at another shrimp or grit the same way after I had brunch here over the weekend. It was amazing. It was made with local sausage, shrimp, yellow grits, tomatoes and a bunch of other awesomeness. Try it. You won't regret it. The rest of my party enjoyed their brunch just as much as I did if not more. I hear their molasses cookies are out of this world too. Sadly they were out by the time we got there. Next time. I can't wait until we are back in the area to visit again! read more

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My fiance and I were staying in the mountains north of Asheville and we're blessed to find this gem. Quaint, simplistic, and hip ambiance in downtown Marshall. We had brunch on Sunday, one of the best ever. Everything was great from the coffee, to the service, to the main dishes. The shrimp and grits were perfectly done with an amazing, creamy broth complementing the authentic grits. Excellent! The brunch special was also out of this world good. Eggs, chorizo, and kale on top of cheesy jalapeno bread, prepared french toast style, with the best hollandaise sauce I've had. Highly recommend a trip to Marshall and to this standout establishment. (This from someone who rarely gives 5-star reviews) read more

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Omg this place!!!!! It was recommended to us by our Airbnb host and I'm soooooooo glad we had the chance to eat here. Ms. Hollie West single handily cooked one of the best breakfast I've ever had. We were a party of six, ordered the breakfast sandwich, breakfast tacos, French toast, frittata and EVERYTHING was to die for. The staff was super nice and the place has a sweet charm to it. Absolutely loved it, definitely recommend it!!! read more

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Let's say I give this a 3 1/2, only because the cook was having a cigarette break in the front screened in room when we entered. They really should cut smoking indoors. We had some OK wine, good beer and very good pizza. The pizzas were hot, with a good crust and plenty of toppings. The atmosphere is casual and they have a very cool wooden canoe hanging from the ceiling along with many other local artifacts to see. In Marshall it may be your only choice at certain times of the day, but it is worth it. read more

My sister got married two weeks ago so we bought several cakes from The Sweet Monkey. They were incredible! Reeses cake, chocolate mousse I think with red velvet, and carrot cake. They. Were. Amazing! She delivered to the venue as well. Her prices were too reasonable. Girl..... you need to charge more! As a person who loves to eat and has had my share of cakes, I was certainly not disappointed. I highly recommend the cakes here. Thank you. read more

To start off, "Blunt Pretzels" is just a few doors down, but are closed on the weekends. Being a pretzel fan, was hoping that maybe the restaurant might sell them, but was informed that would be a contradiction, since they are a bakery. That didn't make any sense, but so be it... Sunday Brunch consisted of just a hand-full of overpriced selections; of which nothing stood out to try. Settling for the Jambalaya w/eggs & sliced avocado on top; tasteless, no spice in the Smoked Sausage/Andouille & the chicken was over cooked. Our friendly waitress told me she had it for dinner last night... so did they not sell enough the day before, which would explain the dry bites of chicken. read more

Maybe they were having a bad day. They were out of nearly all ingredients. They cobbled together some entrees. Two sandwiches (different types) were picked at because they weren't good. The pizza was so-so at best. I don't get it. Scratch made tastes a lot better at other places. Sysco is not known for good ingredients. The semi truck parked three feet from our outside table and loudly delivered the ingredients that should have been on my plate. read more

We decided to give this place a try after reading the glowing reviews and I'm so glad we did! It helped make our week in Marshall really memorable! We had brought in a bunch of food to cook in our cabin, but after enjoying every spoonful of cassoulet and of cioppino that first visit , we just gave up on what we brought and let Holly feed us! And the desserts! Oh my goodness! I can't wait for our next vacation. We'll be back! read more

We did a cake table with 5 different cakes as well as a two layer wedding cake with lemon curd and fresh strawberry filling! She came and set it all up and beautifully decorated the cakes with fresh flowers. Every cake was delicious and so beautiful. Can't recommend using The Sweet Monkey enough! And she is very fairly priced! read more

Five stars based on the food and the service. Came in here by chance looking to pick up some take out for lunch and use the bathroom. I was a little put off at first that the menu items were a few dollars more than your average place but I was on vacation and let it slide. I ordered the chicken sandwich that was first on the menu and was not expecting it to end up being THE BEST (non-sub or hoagie) sandwich I have purchased from a restaurant anywhere, EVER! Wow. read more

Just delicious!!! We picked a random place to stop for lunch after our rafting trip in Marshall. After seeing some reviews on yelp we decided on Sweet Monkey cafe. We were staying in downtown Asheville and went to all of the top rated restaurants there but my entire family all agreed our meal here for lunch was better than ANY of our lunches and dinners in downtown Asheville. Everything here is homemade by the owner. The ground pork sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I ever tasted! The chicken sandwich was also amazing. The owner makes everything fresh daily and her own homemade bread. Our next stop is in Hendersonville where we are staying a few days and we might drive an hour back here just to have lunch again before our vacation is over. read more

The Sweet Monkey - Bakeries Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

Totally unpretentious and affordable (five star) cafe in downtown Marshall. Holly, the owner and chef, says her brunches are not to be missed (Sunday's 10-4pm) and I plan to try one soon. The outdoor seating is cute and even has is a watering bowl for dogs. Worth the drive from Asheville. read more

I'm a fan of everything scratch made! They have soooo good bread and French toast! I ordered mimosa for brunch! It's sooo yum! Owner is so friendly and accommodating. She keep on checking if we need anything. We were hesitant at first coz we brought our dog but they are accommodating enough that they even gave water for our puppy. They also have variety of hot sauce. Cafe is located in a historical downtown of Marshall. read more

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Wow. A pleasent suprise..after a pottery show near by my hubby and I were starving and explored downtown Marshall. What a suprise many awesome and eclectic bussinesses. And we happened upon this lovely litte eatery in progress. Some construction going on but looks like amazing things to come. But the food what a pleasure. I had the hilariously named ridiculous rebuen perfect bread...great pastrami and just loved the saukeraut. The side kale salad was refreshing. My hubby had the pork sandwich he devoured it commenting on the awesome blue cheese with carmelized Onion bread. Then we had the awesome bread salad which I giggled and called "carb salad".....try it!!!! My only utter of complant was lack of soda or soda like substance cause I have an issue...lol. But my hubby loved the unsweet tea. Try this place out I highly recommend it plus the lady who served us was polite and refreshingly observant. Nommy!!! read more

The Sweet Monkey - Ridiculous rebuen and kale salad. Excuse the pile of celery I am not a fan. - Bakeries Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

Wow, just WOW! My husband wanted to show me the quaint town of Marshall, NC. I loved it. :-) As we passed Sweet Monkey Cafe on the main street we decided to eat there. BEST DECISION EVER! I almost don't know where to begin. The atmosphere was so much fun. It kept a smile on my face. The waitress was fantastic and made us feel like we've been coming there for years. So friendly and funny. She put us 'first timers' at ease with her first sentence and sincere smile. And the food. OMG!! Tom had the Reuben and fantastic potato salad and it immediately reminded me of the deli sandwiches in New York City. VERY generous and delicious. They do not skimp on meat. Tom couldn't stop making yummy sounds. He said it was the best Reuben he ever ate. :-) I ate the Angus beef cheeseburger. Those words seem so 'trite'. What I ACTUALLY had was a 'food experience'. It was MORE than a cheeseburger. And it's served on bread that the wonderful chef herself makes. And what I really appreciated was that the bun never became soggy. I hate a soggy bun, and it never happened. Genius. What sorcery IS this? The taste was more than I could ever describe. Seriously. I ate all but the last bite or two, which you KNOW I brought home with me. Very HUGE burger! And the special sauce...to die for. It made the burger come alive even more. And the Cole slaw. Mercy! It is the BEST I've ever put in my mouth. No kidding, I'm still thinking of our meal. But that Cole slaw!!! The chef was so engaging and friendly. She really takes pride in what she 'crafts' and wants to make sure all is well. She cares. We didn't feel like just another customer. Every customer really matters to her. ((((( Holly ))))) Everything about this place was wonderful. We felt so comfortable. We live 2 hours away, and we'll be back as soon as we get the chance. We talked and talked about Sweet Monkey all the way home. We also bought two loaves of the chef's bread. OMG!! Yep, we'll be doing THAT again, too. I can't remember the last time I was THIS impressed with a place to have dinner. What a fantastic way to end a good Saturday. Thank you, our hats are off to you both!! And yep, wheelchair friendly, indeed. I had no trouble rolling in and right up to a nearby table. Till next time, and there WILL be a next time, huge hugs for you both. TomCatt read more

The food was great, as well as the vibe, but we had to rush out because of a time crunch. The people were nice and made the food a quick as possible. The waitress came right out with the food wrapped up and ready to go. The food was pretty good worth 4 stars, but for the price we payed the amount of food was lacking. The pasta salad had no flavor, but the potatoe salad was great. read more

The Sweet Monkey - Tiny place across from Marshall Post Office. Little town vibe well worth a look. - Bakeries Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

I was told, by a NC Welcome Center person while discussing the town of Marshall, only that "there's a cafe," in a way that told me I would be able to find lunch while in town. Maybe that person has not been the the Sweet Monkey, because if she had....she would have raved and told me it was a "must do." My choice was the Ragin' Cajun blackened chicken pizza, and it was really THAT good. The owner was very nice and friendly, despite having plenty of things to her busy. I will make more trips to Marshall just to be able to have another meal there. read more

This is a great little place to stop in for lunch or a sweet snack. We had crab cake and a turkey sandwich which were both delightful. Service was great, location was wonderful for downtown Marshall. The one sour note was the noise from the traffic outside the front door. Not the fault of Sweet monkey but a distraction. They have a very interesting dinner menu as well, We were only there for lunch. Would stop there again. read more

Cute little place in downtown Marshall. It definitely has the small town charm going for it. I stopped in for brunch today. The brunch menu is very limited but the food is good. I had the "Hot Mess" which was eggs, sausage, onions, and peppers over grits and topped with fresh avocado and a Chipotle sauce. The flavors were delicious with just the right amount of spice. I also tried the orange cinnamon French toast, which was good, but nothing to write home about. The staff were friendly and accommodating. read more

The Sweet Monkey - Hot Mess - Bakeries Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

A wonderful experience! As the sign says "this isn't fast food -- it's good food"... and it IS good food. Brunch on Sunday included an amazing pecan roll, delightful coffee with cream and the absolute BEST French toast I have ever eaten. The service was excellent - and the atmosphere is very enjoyable. I loved that simple menu - it made making a choice very easy. I would have given this place 5 stars, except that i think the food is too expensive (3 people- our bill was $50 for French toast & coffee.) I also think the chef & the customers would benefit from having someone helping prep/clean up. Watching the chef do all the prep work, cooking and clean up becomes a bit tedious when the restaurant is full of patrons. Even with those minor issues - Sweet Monkey is definitely a must experience restaurant! Their mantra of "slow the fork down" maybe a foreign concept to many people, but it's a great way to start a Sunday! read more

I can't say enough about Hollie and the Sweet Monkey Cafe! Hollie catered our wedding day brunch which was phenomenal! She came up with a brunch menu that fit our budget and our requests, complete with homemade biscuits and freshly made jam -- 4 different types! She also made us pies and cookies for our wedding desserts which were amazing! We dined here one night for dinner before our wedding and WOW! Do yourself a favor and order a pizza-- it was amazing! I can't say enough about Hollie and her cafe! Thank you!!! read more

We had lunch at the Sweet Monkey. We were immediately told that two of the items on the menu (we were going to order one of them) were not available because their food delivery truck was late arriving. Not their fault. In fact the truck had just arrived and was unloading when we walked in. The menu items we did order were very good. I have to say that the waitress was not terrible but certainly less than friendly. She brought me the wrong soup. I ordered French onion and received a tomato basil (I think). It was excellent however. The lack of friendliness and mistake on the order however, prevents receiving a 5 star rating. read more

Due to unforeseen circumstances we arrived about 5 minutes before closing. When we asked if it were okay, the waitress was very warm and welcoming. We were promptly served our beverages and allowed to peruse the menu without feeling rushed. There is a really cool cedar strip canoe that the owner's father had built hang near the kitchen. Having built a similar canoe, I found this to be a real treat. We decided on a veggie pizza. Fabulous! Best pizza crust ever. We had left over pizza for lunch the next day. Still great. Stopped by for some bread on our way home. Also fabulous! We will be back. read more

The cheese pizza.... YES!!! Omg this lady makes everything! Haven't had anything there that I didn't like. But also every time we go 9/10 I'm getting the cheese pizza!! read more

Cute location. My husband had a wonderful benedict. All pancakes and French toast were burned and inedible. When we inquired about it we were told, "That's how we make them here." My children and I left hungry after spending $75.00 for four for a horrible brunch. read more

Charming bakery/ restaurant in the heart of Marshall, NC. The frittata was amazing. Enjoyed the service and the food. Will definitely be back! read more

We've been here before while traveling in the area and couldn't pass up a chance to go again while in the Asheville area. The atmosphere is eclectic and fun and the food is outstanding! I had the Marshall Crabby Patty and while the remoulade is great, the lemon creole mustard is incredible! Got a piece of chocolate mint cheesecake for dessert and a piece of apple cranberry strudel and a giant orange glazed roll for later . read more

The Sweet Monkey - Chocolate Mint Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

I am a foodie and definitively if you are and come by this area you have to come to this spot, not only came once after we discover this awesome restaurant, we kept coming for the rest pf our trip to Marshall, great food good prices and suck a lovely experience with the owner and all the servers we had, keep doing what you are doing read more

We ate here yesterday for a late lunch. Nobody was eating there upon our arrival. There is not a sign to say seat yourself or order here... so we sat down at a table after I asked to see a menu. The lady that came over to our table was obviously annoyed by our sheer presence. She was short, snappy & aggravated by the questions we asked as we ordered our food. The food was delicious! The superfood salad with crab cakes were yummy.... the kids cheese pizza must have been delicious bc my daughter ate every bite!!! The customer service / waitress was the most negative part of our experience. There was NEVER a smile from this lady's face! AND there is a 3% fee applied if you use a credit card!!!! read more

I never thought I would find such a nice place in a small town in NC. I had crab cake which was amazing , the make their own bread, waitress was really friendly and the place is cute and clean. read more

The food is incredible. I live in Asheville which is known for delicious food. My husband and I took a ride to the little town of Marshall. At Sweet Monkey I had the best hamburger ever-- cooked to perfection with fresh toppings. The bun was homemade as is all the bread. My husband said his Bacon, Kale and Tomato sandwich was outstanding. We both had the roasted potato salad side order- a wonderful take on potato salad. There is freshly made loaves of bread for purchase as well as amazing desserts. We will be back. I'd love to try their breakfast read more