The food was amazing but I do advise to arrive early because it gets packed and there is a wait. The restaurant is very busy and want to get you in & out. Very loud. read more

Cafe Monte - Crab Cake Benedict - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was excited to try this restaurant as I love French food. Having just moved from NYC, I am always excited to try the cuisine in my new home. The restaurant is gorgeous with a cool and friendly vibe. Sadly, the food was a major disappointment. I ordered the French Onion soup and a Croque Monsieur. I ordered to go and i picked up 8 minutes before the scheduled pick up time. My food was ready early. Good start. The French onion soup was cold and the biggest disappointment was the cheese. EVERYONE knows that you use Gruyère cheese in French onion soup. It's basic knowledge for any foodie. They had thinly sliced deli slices of Swiss cheese on my soup. Not melted. (See pic). My sandwich was ok. There wasn't any taste of the bechamel sauce which is what makes a Croque Monsieur. Very dry and unremarkable. My office is right around the corner and I will definitely not be recommending this place to my executives for business meals. I wanted to love this place. Very disappointed. read more

Cafe Monte - Deli Swiss ripped up. Supposed to be a chunk of Gruyère. Shane on you. - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

First, I'll share that our server was excellent. Attentive, friendly, and cheerful. She made the experience better. The food - average at best and overpriced imo for what we got. I think the tuna in my Tuna Melt was past its expiration. Definitely had a very fishy taste - and, yes, I know tuna is fish. Just more so than it should have been. My guests had soups and salads which they found tasty and acceptable. No complaints but no strong endorsements. Restaurant is nice. Not noisy and plenty of seats. The place was fairly busy too, which is a good sign. Overall it was fine but I'd likely choose some other place if given the opportunity next time. read more

It's been a while since I went to Cafe Monte. So I thought, let's see if it's improved. To my surprise the onion soup was delicious. Several times in the past it was watered down. The croque monsieur was delicious. Instead of the fries I got the salad. The dressing was lacking flavor But all in all I enjoyed it. read more

This was my second visit to Cafe Monte. The first time the restaurant was very busy and I was looking for a quick afternoon snack. The hostess was gone so I went to the bar located next to the hostess stand and they were so busy they shave time to assist and re-directed me to the Hostess Stand so I left. The second time we were greeted with a smile and asked if we had a reservation, which I thought was weird for breakfast, then seated quickly. There was only one server who took awhile to get to our table but our order was taken quickly and food was brought out fast. Food was fresh and served hot. We got the butternut squash soup, eggs Benedict served with a hash brown and a bacon egg cheese sandwich also with a hash brown. Food was delicious and service was great. I love the "French atmosphere". My only reason for 4 stars was we were informed the cappuccino machine was out so no lattes- only coffee. I was really looking forward to a hot latte and settled for OJ. Definitely recommend Cafe Monte. read more

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Met a couple gfs for Sunday brunch at noon, the ambience is beautiful but the food sort of fell flat for me. I ordered the short rib sandwich just to be told few min later they were out of it. So I settled in on the seafood omelette. Was posed to have like crab, lobster and salmon with cheese but honestly barely could find much seafood and if the cheese was there it was very light, almost nonexistent. And the flavor just wasn't there for me, had high hopes but just didn't win me over. The jam for the bread was great as well as the sweet tea. read more

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Food was delicious and fresh! The chicken and mushroom crepe was perfection. Seasoned but not salty. The potatoes had the perfect crunch on the outside and mashed potatoes inside. Steak was undercooked but still tasty. Service was OK. Parking available in lot. read more

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First time here and it was busy of course. They share parlors it's other businesses so during busy time you may have to circle working the deck a couple of times to find a spot. The place itself has a lot of seating. It isn't the cutest in the inside. The service was okay. Pretty straight forward waiters. Water glass was dirty. The food was decent. Not the best. We got the Benedict monte and salmon Benedict. It was okay. It was nice that it was serve on a croissant and not an English muffin like usual. Probably wouldn't go back. Food wasn't all that different. read more

Cafe Monte - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Delightful experience from start to finish. French inspired cafe with an elegant interior and a menu to match. Service was excellent throughout. In addition, they have a wonderful full-service bar at the front where you can have your meal with or without a nice drink ... such as a Mimosa or the like. We shared an order of 3 beignets to start (5 star stuff, made to order, and served hot). For breakfast one in our party had the Belgian waffle with sliced bananas and strawberries (another 5 star offering, but served with a 5+ star berry puree); and the other in our party had the multi-grain French toast (a 4 star effort where the toast was 5 stars, but the cool maple syrup and very cold butter cooled off the dish and brought the rating down). Both main entrées were executed perfectly ... crisp on the outside and lush on the inside. The meals are large and, even though the beignets were a hit, we might not get them with the other items next time. Come hungry. When taken in total, this was an exceptional stop. read more

Had the poutine. Under seasoned and a little overpriced. $25 for poutine is a bit inflated and I'm someone who will spend money on good food. The juice just wasn't worth the squeeze on this one. read more

Café Monte continues with its charm and nice atmosphere. Service continues to be good. The food was okay. Some of our dishes were really good, some lack flavor. Overall great experience and nice restaurant to have dinner. read more

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Such an amazing menu. Crepes, onion soup, short rib sandwich, salads, and quiche are all fantastic. Good drink menu as well

The last time I was here, I did not notice there is no women's restroom. This time, since we came a day that had 1/2 priced cocktails... I noticed. There are 2 restrooms and both are unisex. Not one of them gives a woman her own space. Instead, they decorated the bathroom with a "distressed look" to hide men's dribble on the floor and messiness. There was also no soap, it was out. The unisex bathroom reminds me of what you'd find in a gas station. It makes the restaurant low class. As for the food, I got the lobster & crab crepe again but it was not as good as the last time I was here. They shrunk the size by 1/3 and did not have as much meat. I regretted getting it. One gal got the shortrib over mashed potatoes and it was very good. One gal enjoyed the mussels. One gal got the gluten free pizza and didn't like it. (But, I mean it's gluten free so what do you expect ? Lol) The French onion soup was tiny but had excellent flavor. The desserts here are tiny... the fruit tart or creme brule can be eaten in 4 bites. The Nutella crepe was very good. The éclair tasted purchased. Drinks were excellent and the service was excellent. However, I do not return to a restaurant if they don't have a women's restroom so this will be my last time here. read more

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Cafe Monty has it all! Each of us had a different breakfast entrée and each loved it. The ambience was fantastic with a cozy feeling in a room that has a few other tables in it. Our waiter was excellent, personable and funny! We will return. read more

Went to Cafe Monte tonight for dinner with my Soul Family, all you can eat mussels (three of us got different dishes). Excellent service (Matt), great food! They bring out fresh bread, which was quite good of course. A short rib poutine with Wisconsin cheese curds, which was phenomenal! I just wish there was more short rib and cheese because we did share it between nine people so everyone could get a taste - and had more fries than meat and cheese. But. Again. Flavor was spot on and the french fries were excellent - actually enjoyed it enough that I would definitely get a short rib entree it was that good! The first round of mussels are quite large, cooked beautifully, a lot of meat, and the flavor was excellent. They do tell you upfront that the subsequent rounds of mussels are smaller, but again the flavor and the freshness just as good. The other three dishes were: a chicken risotto, really good portion and again fresh and flavorful. Artichoke and crab crêpes with lemon béchamel that was absolutely out of this world! I personally love lemon, of course, the artichokes were such a good compliment, the seafood very fresh. Crab and lobster crepes in a tarragon cream sauce. Yet again, very fresh and flavorful. It had chunks of tomato, which I personally enjoyed. Definitely worth a visit for any meal really but especially those mussels! We were way too full for dessert, but Matt mentioned they have an excellent coconut cake, carrot cake, eclair, crème brûlée, and other desserts. read more

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My experience at Cafe Monte was pretty cool! It was my first time going and I went alone, so I sat at the bar. There was a pretty long wait so I patiently watched the tvs and browsed my phone. The bartender noticed and ended up giving me a free drink because of the wait and my calm patience (so cool). I ordered the french toast and the ham and cheese quiche (first time having quiche) and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The french toast was pretty regular (nothing spectacular), but the quiche was really really good. The spot also has nice decor that I caught myself just staring at as I ate my food. Definitely a spot I'd go back to with my wife to try some more things and just enjoy the vibe. Bonus: the gentlemen that sat next to me had been going for a while and told me about another restaurant the owners have that I should also check out. I forget the name, but I'm sure with some digging I (or YOU) could find! read more

Cafe Monte - Quiche - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I have been to this location in the evenings and love their Wed night "Bottomless Mussels" special, but this time was brunch with a group of 5 couples and I was amazed. The service was impeccable. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. They put us in Fritz' Wine room, which made it easier to communicate in a more private atmosphere. Several in the group graduated to the "Clean Plate" club at this location. We do a weekly couples brunch tour and Monte's got a unanimous "Remain on Rotation" vote! read more

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Delicious Benedict Monte. Great service. Lovely atmosphere. Would definitely return to try more from the menu. read more

I really enjoyed my time at Cafe Monte! It is decorated well and really comfortable the vibe is relaxed and casual. There were so many things on the menu that I wanted to try. We ordered the escargot with puff pastry while it was good I felt that it was not seasoned as well but a little salt and pepper fixed that easily. The French onion soup was delicious. I ordered the croque madame which was wonderful though it could have been cooked a little better because it was fairly soggy. My husband ordered the prime rib sandwich and it was really good as well. my husband and I went for brunch on his birthday and they didn't give us any birthday dessert which was a little disappointing but understandable. The service was okay I felt like she gave us enough time to think and delivery and they leave water at the table so you can continue to fill your glass which is always a plus for me. I definitely want to go again and try more dishes. read more

Cafe Monte - Escargot - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Today my 21-year old niece and I decided to visit Cafe Monte for brunch. It's been a go-to eatery in my family for years. We're used to their phenomenal food and service. But today, things just didn't stack up. Our visit was impromptu, so naturally, we had no reservations. After a short wait of 10 minutes, the hostess graciously seated us at a shaded table outside, setting the stage for what we hoped would be another fantastic meal. Being frequent flyers of Cafe Monte's menu, we didn't need a refresher on the options. As we waited in the shaded heat for 10 minutes, a server with a beautiful, long blonde French braid came outside. My niece almost complimented her, but the server attended to the neighboring table and never acknowledged us. I figured that perhaps she wasn't our server. After another full 10 minutes of parched bafflement, she returned and attended to another table's needs. Watching her ask if they'd like refills without taking our drink orders was tough to witness. This time she stopped by our table to say, "I'll be right back to take your order," before disappearing again. We were thirsty and famished and wondered why she didn't at least take our drink order. After patiently waiting for a grand total of 20 minutes I decided it was time to ask for help. And yes, after she walked off I checked the time to see how long we'd have to wait for her return.  Returning to the hostess stand, I politely asked the hostess for another server, explaining our dilemma and how she came and went multiple times without assisting us. The hostess said couldn't reassign our server but said she'd find her and ask her to take our order. Lovely.  Our server finally resurfaced. No introduction, but she said "sorry about that" without any further explanation. We placed our straightforward order: steak and eggs for both, OJ, coffee, and an iced café latte with almond milk. Easy peasy. Our server returned with our drinks. The food followed suit. When the food runner arrived, we realized we were utensil-less. He promised to relay our silverware request to the server. After a five-minute bout of spoon-fed dining with my coffee spoon, my niece walked to the hostess stand to request silverware from her. She offered a friendly and sincere apology, and mentioned that she should have given it to us when we were seated. Understood. No problem. When our server returned she put a bottle of hot sauce on the table although we didn't request it or use it. She asked if everything looked good. It did, but my niece requested ketchup for her potatoes, since our table was condiment-less...minus the hot sauce. She arrived quickly with the ketchup. The meal concluded, and despite the hiccups, I tipped the customary 20% out of dining decorum, hoping to send a message of grace under pressure. This experience felt like a rare misstep for Cafe Monte. No use crying over spilt milk, though. We'll fork over another chance in the future, hoping it'll be back to its deliciously dependable self. read more

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The food is always outstanding. Service is impeccable, wonderful ambience. I would highly recommend Cafe Monte.

The AC isn't working properly as of May 16, 2025. My friend and I were so uncomfortably warm that we couldn't eat. Our poor server was running around in the heat dressed in the multiple layers of the required uniform. If you're planning on visiting, I'd suggest you call ahead to ensure the AC has been fixed. read more

Super cute French spot! We went on a Tuesday and it was half off bottles of wine. The mussels were my absolute favorite and had so much flavor. Full transparency, the fries were very similar to the fries at McDonalds haha but no complaints there. The duck conifet was tender and delicious if you are into dark meat and the crème brûlée was perfection. read more

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Just wow! What an incredible dining experience! We found this cafe from a travel blog and were not disappointed at all. We were seated right away and brought water for the table. The decor was French themed and I loved the French cafe music playing in the background. It really made you feel like you were in a Parisian cafe. The server recommended the beignets, so we started with a few of those and they were excellent! Very light and fluffy, with just the right amount of powdered sugar. I loved the jam that accompanied it as well! I ordered the duck confit and waffle, as recommended by our server, and I was blown away. The duck was so tender and the apple compote with the berry sauce truly brought a great touch to the waffle. Our server was so pleasant and always brought a smile to the table. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Good food, good atmosphere and attentive waitress! I forgot her name. She was great even for a busy night.

Good service. Unfortunately, mediocre French food. 85858585858585858585858585858585 read more

Cafe monte serves absolutely delicious food without doubt . Service is amazing - very thoughtful waitress who gave suggestions and various option to consider . The waitress time was little over 20 minutes despite after a reservation. The crab / lobster and veggie crepes were too amazing . The place is a casual hangout place & noise level is little high considering it's not a very huge place . Overall experience is good read more

Cafe Monte - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Good food! Very nice place! Definitely a great place to share with friends! Gran comida y excelente ambiente para compartir con amigos. read more

We took my sister here for breakfast on Saturday. Somehow she had lived in Charlotte for many years and never eaten here. I decided to give the crabcake Benedict another chance and glad I did. There was one extremely tiny bit of shell but nothing to complain about. My food was awesome. She enjoyed her crabcake Benedict as well. My husband enjoyed his omelette. my only issue was the service. They have a ton of weight staff, but it seems like we were waiting forever to get anything. I asked for hot sauce when we ordered, and again when our food was brought to the table. We ended up having to flag down our waiter to get some. Same thing with the check. make sure to get a reservation. They do take walk-ins, but you might end up sitting at the bar or outside. read more

Cafe Monte - CRAB CAKE BENEDICT - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We were very happy with everything. The service was exceptional. The food was fresh and delicious. Matt our waiter was outstanding. Even the hostess that seated us was amazingly polite. Great customer service is a breath of fresh air anymore. To the owner and manager - - you are doing a great job! read more

Food was delicious and the service was amazing! Had great recommendations and will be back. I had the duck and it was juicy and flavourful. Others at our table had the short rib, chicken and trout and all of them loved their dishes. We ended with coconut cake for dessert which was delicious! read more

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We were visiting from NJ, wanting to have brunch at "something different" and came across this wonderful Cafe. We started with a French Martini. The French onion soup was delicious. For our meals we had Beef Short Rib Baguette and Chicken and Wild Mushroom Crepes. Both were good size portions and absolutely delectable!! The service was prompt, and our server Brian was very personable and made our experience that much more enjoyabl. We'll be back next time we're in Charlott!!!!! read more

Cafe au lait was good and decaff espresso very good in a big cup. really Liked the croissant toasted with butter and jam. The chocolate pastry cookie was really good too. I'd come back here again for the coffee and pastry. Haven't tried the dinner menu yet. read more

I ordered the swordfish. It did not look at all like the picture on website. Just dry and no seasonings. The roasted potatoes were old. They give you a free dessert on your birthday. My twin and I were celebrating our 70th birthday. They only gave us one dessert to share. no ice for our water. read more

Went for dinner and we ordered the French onion soup, kale salad, duck confit, and beef bourg. The main entrees were fantastic! The duck confit is cooked to perfection as it is tender and moist! The beef bourg is also amazing. Also tender and moist. Both dishes were full of flavor. Great portion size! Great atmosphere and fantastic service! read more

Cafe Monte - Beef Bourguignon - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Definitely an old school set up but hey why mess with it if it works ! I loved this French themed place from the minute I walked in. You feel like you're in a Parisian cafe . Service was excellent with the lovely Anna. She was on the ball the whole time and super sweet and efficient. Loved her! We got there earlier than our reservation but they were able to seat us in a couple of mins. We had a nice back table part booth part chairs. Only thing I'd say is maybe change up the indoor chairs! They are the same chairs they have outside! The coffee! Delicious! I had a cappuccino with skim and made dry. Perfect string coffee and not too much milk just how I love it! My friends had the cappuccino also and cafe au lait. All served in the lovely bowl cups nice and hot. We ordered the beignets first. Wow! These are a must get ! Served with lots of powdered sugar and steaming hot. Delicious doughy soft and slightly sweet. Perfect with our coffees. Then we ordered the chicken and mushroom crepes. To share this is the way to go otherwise good luck finishing this bad boy. Lots of chicken and mushrooms with the lovely slightly citrusy Madeira sauce. Yum. This was super different brunch item but very French ! I loved how the citrus sauce complemented the meat and the crepe itself was nice and thin and covered in the sauce. Highly recommended this ! The smoked salmon croissant with dill creme fraiche was also delicious. Lots of salmon slices and lettuce , tomatoes and cucumber . Dip it in the creme fraiche and this was nice and lighter alternate to the crepe. So fresh and flavorful. Loved the dill flavor. The French fries were also perfect pomme frites ! With the garlic aioli great side. Nice skinny and crispy. Everything here is on point and I just loved the feel of the place. It was definitely just for Sunday brunch. Love the varied menu from most average menus. Had some classics but loved the French additions. Nice bar area where you can eat too or just have coffee and pastries. Or cocktails. Cafe Monte I can see why your an established restaurant! So glad I finally got to try it out. read more

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Had a great time w the fam here for a Super Bowl day brunch. Samantha was a fun and transparent host with the most . Get a beignet, and a mimosa pitcher to start the experience! read more

I had a private lunch here yesterday and the entire staff was wonderful. The events manager Kahli was on top of all my requests and was great to work with. The private room is bright and beautiful and provided the perfect backdrop for my French themed event. Unfortunately I don't have any photos of the food. Was too busy socializing and eating. Lol. Special thanks to Matthew, Christina and the pastry chef who made a special order of pistachio and lemon macarons and boxed them up individually for my guests in advance. We are a lively group and the waitstaff was very accommodating and cordial at every turn. We will be back! read more

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This is one of my favorite places to eat I have tried different things here and have been pleasantly impressed with all. The service is great and even though it is small I usually don't need to wait long but, while I do wait I feel comfortable the best of all my Delicious food always comes out hot and fresh! read more

Absolutely terrible service and the last time I'll be here. The waiter and manager were extremely dismissive. We sat down and the table was sticky. I asked if we can get the table cleaned, but the waiter brought napkins instead. I ordered petite filet steak frites cooked medium well and it came back overcooked. The steak was poorly seasoned and unappetizing too. We brought this to the attention of our waiter, but he was dry and unapologetic. The manager came to our table with a similar attitude. It was clear that they just wanted to leave since we arrived an hour before closing. I'm disappointed after having a decent experience here prior. read more

Cafe Monte - Petite filet steak frites - French Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina