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.

Cute little place with some amazing ice cream! We have been meaning to pop in for a while now, and…read moreit is definitely our loss for waiting for so long! There is plenty of parking in the plaza and tables both inside and out where you can enjoy your treat! We tried the cinnamon toast crunch and butterfinger, and both were exactly what you would expect! They have quite a few flavors to pick from, so I will definitely need to go check out some of the others. Prices are very reasonable with a small at $4, medium at $6 or a pint at $10. They also have a loyalty card and punch a hole for every order. Once you fill the card, you get to spin the wheel and win a prize, anything from free ice cream, t-shirt, hat, or even a stuffed puppy (Hank). Unfortunately, Hank was not there today, but just another reason to go back! The employees behind the counter were friendly and were cleaning and picking up between customers,keeping the place tidy. It's definitely a place to go and check out!

We went to Hanks Carolina Creamery (address is: 103 G Wilkes Dr. Monroe, North Carolina) today and…read morei have got to give him props! My sons wanted to go to SweetFrog but i told them lets go try some real ice cream. I got the coffee caramel, my daughter got cookie dough (she said its REAL cookie dough and was delicious), my oldest son got cookies & cream (fun fact, it takes 44 Oreos to make a batch), my youngest son got vanilla (he took a bite and told him wow you did a good job, it's delicious!). Before we left my youngest told him "you do a really good job with your ice creams, thank you"! There is also a freezer of pints (cash only) if you want to bring some home to enjoy! If you love ice cream and like to support local like my family does, please stop in to Hanks Carolina Creamery! Check out his merch too while youre there!

This place great, everything, came out fresh, everything tasted good, it's a question of would…read moreanything be or not!

I was in town for business and in the mood for ice cream, but I wanted something different. Well,…read morethis place nailed it. I did feel a little out of place at first because I was the only one in there that didn't speak Spanish. But I stuck it out and I'm glad I did. I basically told the young lady working that I didn't know what to try and she walked me through several suggestions. I ended up with a coconut drink of some sort and mango ice cream with spices on it. It was heavenly. It was very busy and everyone was nice. It was in a hole in the wall type location but very authentic feeling. It was clean which the number one thing I look for. This place has inspired me to find similar stuff back home. Side note. I originally hit the directions button on yelp. Apparently that takes you to their old location. The actual address listed on yelp is the correct address.

Sweet frog is my favorite froyo joint that's nearby the house. This one is located in Monroe and…read moreit's the largest store I've ever seen. The large space is very nice. Restrooms: The men's has a blue painted door while the women's has a pink door. Very cute! There are stalls and there is a changing table. Parking: Plenty of parking spaces The good stuff: They offer the options of getting a milkshake. Fill your cup with whatever flavor your heart desire then take it to the register to have it blended. No toppings added to qualify as a milkshake pricing. They have repeats of vanilla but it's a small difference (non-fat, country vanilla and regular vanilla) Pretty wide variety of flavors. My favorite is the country vanilla, banana, coconut, pineapple. My daughter's is the sweet stuff, such as cotton candy, cake etc. Wide range of toppings, anywhere from candies to fruits and jellies. They offer brownies, peeps, cookies, syrups etc. Price is pretty reasonable. I've usually piled up and spend anywhere from $3-7. Depends on how much toppings and yogurt you fill your cup with. They offer merchandise tees which are super adorable. It's a Christian chain dessert bar.

Really like sweet frog but today my wife and were there between 2 and 2:30 and the lady that was…read moreworking was not very nice. She looked like she really didn't want to be there and would not even speak when we check out. I started watching and she was that way to everyone. She was working last week and was the same way. Not use to this at sweet frog.

I stopped around 4:50pm on a Saturday afternoon to grab some ice cream with son and friends. One…read morefor a regular sized cookies and cream waffle cone, my son got a small cookies and cream waffle cone, and I got a small cup of strawberry cheesecake. The cashier was very patient as one of the kids kept changing his order, haha. I didn't like that the cashier assumed waffle cone vs the traditional one. I noticed it but didn't say anything as I'm sure the kids wanted waffles cone. The small and regular waffle cone seemed like the same amount. I was very shocked to see how much ice cream came in the small yet disappointed there wasn't a recognizable difference between the small and regular. My cup was the perfect size and what I expected. We all enjoyed one cones. One of the kids did make a comment about the lack of Oreos in the cookies and crème. This was my first time here at this location, and at Brusters in general. I would return. There was a decent amount of seating, which is nice. It's family friendly as many were present.

I asked for a large cup cookie craze ice cream and they gave me cookies and cream. The ice cream is…read moreincredible i can't lie but they should learn to listen better

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.

Fabulous frozen ice dessert with flavors that you can choose!…read moreWe like the birthday cake flavor and the chocolate flavor. They also have options for adding ice cream, candy as toppings. I enjoy them on summer days. Be sure to sign up for their rewards program, you can earn points and get discounts.

So fast and refreshing ! The perfect cool treat for those who are dairy sensitive! Service is well…read moremannered and polite . The ambience is a nice family environment with games and toys for the little ones .

An Oasis of Refreshing Flavors and Sweet Treats! A Million Stars for the Miles of Smiles this Tasty…read moreShop brings! Tucked in the corner shopping strip, you can fine plenty of parking and a peacefully view of the hustle and bustle of 74 from this Sweet Hidden Gem. Something for everyone-ice cream, smooth soft serve cones, and great friendly service-not just Great Snowballs-so much more for all! Our Family favorite Cappuccino Stuffed Pelican Snowball (Vanilla cream& Coffee stuffed with creamy Vanilla Ice Cream) melts the day away! DON'T MISS Monroe's Secret Sweet Shop!

Accommodated ten of us for a delicious sit-down breakfast. Our omelets, meals, sides, beverages &…read morecoffee (and generous refills) were all scrumptious We had no room for dessert (the case is delectable) so I guess we need to make Palace part of our annual go-to when we gather in NC. Appreciate your staff!!

My best friend lives around this diner and I wanted to try it out. Very simple diner, seat…read moreyourself. We sat in a north and our waitress who was very nice, quick and attentive. Food was great, fast and hot. Our waitress, topped our coffee without asking. Definitely coming back for the other foods they offer.

Lately the attention to detail has been poor. They gave me a regular Coke instead of diet…read moreyesterday, and today they forgot to add the mix-ins that I requested in my boyfriend's ice cream.

Food was good, double cheeseburger with (bacon)? Very sparse,more like a few bacon bits. Burger was…read morehot and tasty. Wife's hotdog was prepared correctly and was good. Ordered some cheese sticks that had a good taste but were not hot,Luke warm at best. Service was quick, but to tell you the truth, I know that no one there wanted to be there. I understand. Thanks for what y'all do, we appreciate it.