We were in town for a marching band competition and found Frank's based on its great Yelp reviews. I was a little apprehensive when we arrived because it didn't look like a traditional restaurant, but those concerns quickly disappeared. We were greeted by two friendly, helpful employees who walked us through the ordering process. We ordered a salad and a sandwich, my wife grabbed a small box of wine, and I chose a beer. Their selection of wine and, especially, beer is impressive. We waited a while for our food, but after tasting it, I suspect the wait was simply because everything was made fresh. And it was absolutely worth it. This was the best meal I've had in a long, long time! The salad was perfectly balanced, with fresh greens, candied pecans, blue cheese, green apples, and a subtle dressing. The hot honey chicken sandwich was fabulous: a generous chicken breast with a crispy crust that tasted like it had been fried in clean oil. The hot honey was perfectly balanced and restrained, while fresh tomato and pickle slices rounded out the sandwich beautifully. The Birdsong beer was great, but after sitting for a bit, I noticed they had draft taps! Naturally, I had to order a draft beer, and that made an already excellent meal even better. Frank's earned every one of its stars. Great food, friendly service, and an impressive beer selection. I can't wait to go back! read more

Where to start? Unfortunately got there too late for dinner the next get we arrived in town for a family party but def went back for breakfast. Every FOH staff member was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is adorable, funky, hip, and fun. The food?! Yum! Had vegan grits and vegan chorizo on top. My bf had a breakfast biscuit with egg and idk what else because I was too busy looking at the stickers, decor, etc all around us. Picked up a housemade ciabatta and wow! Too good. Will def be back when in town! Forgot to take pics sadly. read more

Visiting our daughter at Wingate and she recommended the restaurant. Parking was interesting and took 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. read more

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This is probably one of the coolest joints I've ever been in. The food is amazing. The staff is beyond 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!! read more

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Friendly and super stylish place. Unique decor. Delicious sandwiches. Great ambience. Family friendly. read more

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Please don't offer the ramen soup anymore! Something in there is loaded with msg ! chef doesn't know if there's msg in food i had reaction just a warning if you are allergic to msg this restaurant has no clue and pays no attention to msg in ingredients scary read more

Quirky and unique. The food is wonderful. Loads of options. A quiet surprise. A great vibe. I will definitely try it again and bring family. read more

I've been a fan of this company for over 15 years. We began patronizing the Common Market in the Southend of Charlotte which had a wonderful shaded alley lined with chairs, plantings, and unique people. Sipping wine on a sunny afternoon and enjoying a sandwich was a simple pleasure that reminded us of Ronda, Mykonos, Rome or somewhere way cooler than anywhere called home. So, I was excited to learn that East Frank's is the same owner and has modeled this location after the others (NoDa, Oakwold, etc.). Same great food, quirky way to order (yet it works), vino, beer, hot sauces, and unique gifts with enough social spice to get the ladies from the prayer group all in a tizzy. Often, I will drop in on a lazy Sunday morning and order a breakfast sammie to go. I've tasted almost all of them and heartily recommend trying one, too. Grab a seat at the counter, order a cappuccino, and while the day away. As one of Monroe's unique go-to places for an experience outside the ordinary, my "Give 'em a whirl" meter is huffing and puffing, "Yes, yes, yes"! Go here. read more

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We went on a Saturday afternoon after Wingate University graduation. Happy to say our party of 12 had no problem finding seats. What an interesting place--you could play iSpy for days. The sandwiches and wraps are not only uniquely named but delicious ! They offer a great variety of bottled drinks, fountain, drinks, coffees, and a full bar. There is also a unique gift shop inside and outside seating when it's not freezing cold. Staff was super friendly. All are welcome here. read more

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Ate here around 6:30 tonight (Sat, January 17th), and a few hours after that around 9:30 tonight, my stomach wasn't settling the food right. I did noticed after I had left around 7:15 that my stomach was a bit uncomfortable; but, thought nothing of it. I wouldn't recommend getting the burgers since that's what I had and it screwed up my stomach. But, the atmosphere of the place was lovely. read more

The food was delicious. They had a brisket special which was delicious. The service was friendly and helpful. Funky ambiance but the outside seating was great. We would go back again. read more

What a bummer. This is a really cool place and I've been a few times, because the food and coffee were good. Expensive- but good! I recently made a to go order and it was such an uncomfortable experience. I checked in and then went to grab drinks (they are self serve) while I waited for my food to be ready. Once it was, the woman ringing me up began studying my receipt and giving me dirty looks. I approached the counter and let her know I needed to pay for them in addition to my food. She immediately responded with "yeah I didn't see them on there" and sent me to the bar to pay. If I am already willing to pay an upwards of $40 for two meals, I have no problem paying for my drinks as well. Heck- I approached the counter asking to pay for them. I'm a repeat customer (or used to be) and am not stealing a fountain drink. It was just really rude and weird. Middle aged woman near the food area with shorter curly hair and a septum piercing. For the price, just not worth the weird and rude treatment. Especially with the drama that seems to follow this place. There's other places in downtown Monroe. read more

The Big @#! Burrito is absolutely amazing! Love the owners and the way they welcome everyone! We love East Frank and their zany, loving hearts! read more

East Frank Superette & Kitchen - Enjoying our Big @*# Burritos from East Frank! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

I popped in for a quick lunch on a business trip to Monroe. Loved the welcoming exterior and fun, hip vibe from the minute you step into the door. For first timers like me, getting your bearings on how ordering and paying works is a bit of a challenge. Once inside, turn right to order. Then, take your ticket to the bar to pay. When your order is called, take your ticket back to where you ordered to pick up your food. There were all types of folks enjoying their lunch here. I loved the eclectic blend of people. They had a great menu. Sooooo many drink choices and a great bar. I was working, so I only had unsweetened tea. My wrap was great - but huge! I could only eat half. I liked the vegetarian and vegan options. I'd definitely come by again. read more

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If you're in town and don't mind crowds and noise, the food here is definitely worth trying. It's a great spot if you're into a variety of carbonated drinks. You order and pay first, then hunt for a seat. Not ideal for dining solo or in large groups, and it might be tricky to navigate if you have mobility challenges. read more

The food is amazing and unique. I seem to always order the Thai Peanut Wrap with smoked tofu. I am not a vegetarian, but the way they smoke the tofu is great!! The atmosphere is amazing! Prices are very competitive. The owners and workers are super nice! We keep coming back even though we live in Concord area. read more

If you're in town and don't mind crowds/noise, the food is interesting. If you want variety in carbonated beverages, this place is for you. Order first, pay your ticket and hunt for competitive seating. Not good if dining solo or with a large group. Hard navigating space if mobility challenged. read more

Decent food. Predictable. Overtly political and uncomfortable. It's ok but it seems to be only for their clique and apparently I'm not in it. read more

Great sandwiches and snacks! Yummy burritos and fries, definitely filling and tasty. I love the random gifts and bohemian vibes.

Great place, good food, excellent coffee, cool staff. Vegetarian options are also excellent. It's good karma to support an independent store like this instead of a giant corporation. read more

This is a cool unique place. It's like a restaurant and bar and storefront for snacks and little gifts. The food is actually pretty amazing. I have the cheesesteak and my wife had the Ramen, which were both amazing. The service was very good as well. read more

Amazing little restaurant and shop in downtown Monroe. There was plenty of seating available. You order and pay at different counters but it's a seamless process that allows you time to consider any extra drinks or snacks you might like to try. I got the Thai Peanut wrap with chicken. The chicken was juicy and the peanut sauce was incredible. I would highly recommend this place to anyone local or visiting! read more

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Such a fun little spot with unique delicious food. Fun with the family too. Something for everyone

I love this place! I try to make a stop when I visit family in NC. Their staff are friendly, and the ambience is very perfect for what it is. :) The vegan food is very enjoyable, and their beer selection is AWESOME. They have several unique craft beers that I've enjoyed grabbing and sharing with family. My family members really enjoy the non-vegan options too. read more

Food is always fantastic here whether it is Breakfast, lunch or dinner! Plenty of seating inside or outside.

Love East Frank. They make the best veggie burger in town and their steak fries are on point, never greasy. My husband who is a meat eater loves their burgers topped with their amazing chili. I just recently learned they offer a veggie chili which I am looking forward to trying on my next visit. Order in the back, the team is friendly and helpful if you don't know what to order. You can make a combo and add a fountain drink. They have a great selection of beer and always some cute kitsch vintage items to look at. Your food comes quickly, always hot, fresh and yummy. East Frank is always active in our community, helping the underserved with various community drives. Thank you East Frank! Give it a try, you wont be disappointed! read more

Was not welcomed when we walked in. Couldn't even get someone to look up and make eye contact with us and it was NOT busy. We turned around and left. Update***also they do drag queen shows and allow minors to watch. Just found this out. Not sure why they don't post pics of this since they are so proud of it. ‍ read more

My wife and my daughter took our Harley's out to find a unique different eatery. This was it from a beef burger to fantastic vegan burgers with great toppings and French fries. I am defiantly going to bring our Hogger's to this place. You will not be disappointed. read more

East Frank is a funky little place. It's decorated with tons of vintage toys. The wafflewich is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The downtown scandal sandwich is soo good, I get excited when its the special of the day. If you want to support a business in Monroe that's inclusive to everyone then this is your place to go. They are also the only thing place I know of that you can get a beer in the morning (night-shift people understand) with the caveat being Sundays because of NC laws. read more

I just love this place! Super laid back environment to relax and have a beer or coffee! They have fun little gifts and gag gifts for sale as well as a large variety of canned drinks ( everything from soda to beer to kombucha). They do offer food that always smells fantastic. We just sat at the bar and had one of the beers on tap. They typically have around 10 beers on tap to pick from as well as mimosas and seltzers, and today, they had frozen margaritas! And that's just the alcohol side. You can also order lattes and some teas. Staff is always friendly and quick to check in to see what you need. Forgot to take pictures, but this is definitely a fun place with something for everyone read more

First off, the brisket sandwich we had was very good. We just had to wait for it over 30 minutes (?). There are multiple options for beer, etc. I had a good meal, just too long to wait for it. Now the person that checked us out was wearing a sweatshirt with the phrase "not a capitalist, not a bigot." While I was discussing with her the phrase in her shirt, her ignorance shown through and she turned away and left me abruptly. Not a good look for an employer. This is an interesting shop. Many things to see and peruse, almost overload! Like Cracker Barrel on crack! Very good music in the background. read more

Really refreshing and creative. A joy to dine in and feel in an entirely different town and time. Not an "Atypical" diner and drink for Charlotte area. Happy to see some added creativity in Monroe. It was a Buzz when there and full and many take outs so judging by the amount of business, many feel the same. Food was good wonderful and selection of speciality drinks and beers and wines and vegeterian options were plenty. Staff was very courteous and the vibe was uplifting. read more

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Always great service, quality and taste. Would recommend them to anyone! Also great value!

Food is interesting and staff has been nice Clientele is iffy to go by myself so I haven't been back after the first couple of times. read more

All was great in our first visit there. Staff was very informative as to where to order and where else to pay etc. we encourage visitors and locals alike to give it a shot. read more

Eclectic. A bit divey. Wait for my Russian was a bit longer than planned which I would not have minded if I was on a drinking lunch but alas, I still had to go back to work. Amazing selection of cans and bottles. Good draft choices as well, I just need to come back at night. Sandwich was very good. Feels more like Charlotte than Monroe. Will definitely return. read more

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Do NOT be afraid to come here! Gourmet food with endless options for beer from around the world! Friendly staff, pinball machines, also....you CAN seat yourself! Lol (take a peek across the street at the sign:/) Welcoming environment no matter who you are. P.S. Try the Peruvian wiener read more

I've only been here one time for lunch. This is a super awesome place, and their food is pretty darn good. read more

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Got it delivered! And it was amazing!! I got vegan chorizo, on top of geechie boy grits, cheddar cheese, red onion, red pepper, with fried jalapeños and jalapeño sauce! And it was DELICIOUS! Also got a side of the sweet potatoes hash with apricot honey mustard! And for my husband the waffle-which! AGAIN DELICIOUS! Will be getting this more often! read more

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A great place to stop when visiting Monroe. Eclectic decor, friendly staff and delicious food.