The food is amazing. Always on time. The staff is courteous…read moreThe pizza is my go to but there's nothing I've tried that isn't good.

We have eaten here twice in the past two weeks and it was great both times. The service was fast…read moreand our orders were all accurate. The club sandwiches were delicious and the ultimate salads were also fabulous. The lobster bisque was tasty and hit the spot. We love Newk's!

This was the best coffee was had in Monroe! Wonderful ambiance, creative menu, friendly service.read more

This is a really cute spot, nestled in downtown Monroe. I really like the rustic vibes and the…read morecustomer service was great. I only ordered a chai tea, but it was really good. I'll definitely be back!

Decent food- not overly fancy. More casual. Service was…read morefine, not all that busy. Appetizers came out hot, mushrooms were good, I added salt to them. Chicken Cobb salad was the best, very fresh and the chicken was grilled well. Fish was a little dry, and the bbq shrimp was ok, not overly flavorful. Glad we finally made it in- decent spot

In short, horrible service experience on two different visits, and the food is not anything to…read moreovercompensate for the lack of decent service. The first time we dined here was in 2017, maybe, during which time the server slung our children's food across the table while setting it down-- french fries can roll off a plate with gusto! It was when the server placed the food back on the plate for the kids to eat as if we didn't all see what had just happened that put us off to coming back here. Fast forward to June 2026, it's a Saturday evening and the place my husband and I wanted to go was packed. We decided to give The Fat Pelican another try. When we walked in, there were only three tables occupied. As we stood there waiting for any signs of life from someone employed by this place, we could feel the stares from a particular table, as if trying to warn us to leave while we still could. But hindsight is always 20/20. A sweaty man emerged from the kitchen and told us we could have a seat wherever we liked. As we looked over the menu, I noted the shrimp plates all indicated (imported), which is pretty odd, being close enough to the gulf, and because our booth was right next to a poster celebrating some Louisiana Shrimp festival. I ordered unsweetened tea, which was more watery than tea, and patiently requested a soda instead, which he forgot about. One of the original 3 tables energetically waived sweaty man down, asking for their check so they could leave. Another quickly followed suit. The third table may have been playing mahjong-- they were clearly content in being out and visiting their friends. When it was our turn for what may have finally been the undivided attention of the server, we ordered. My husband ordered a steak. "We're out of steak"........ I ordered while he reconsidered the menu, really wanting to just abort the whole mission. There is a $1.50 up-charge for the loaded baked potato, which would have not been a big deal, but my husband's "loaded baked potato" was dry. We didn't bother to hunt the sweaty man down to ask for more butter, because we were both pretty frustrated. Because we were looking forward to a place that included dessert with their meal, we absolutely ordered the chocolate fudge cake. Look-- no shade on Duncan Hines or their brownies, but that is clearly what we each paid $8.99 for. You could literally taste the Duncan Hines, which was topped with ice cream and some confusing blue berries. It was a relief to pay out and leave, especially since the indie hits playlist had started its second loop. If you're still reading and wondering.. no one else came in to dine while we were there. There won't be a third time.

Chicken Salad Chick is my go to lunch spot. Friendly staff, great service, outstanding food!read more

Always love CSC and today was no different except in a new town. Original CS on croissant was…read moreamazing as usual, service with a smile and clean restaurant. Always love the flavored lemonade and cookie for dessert. It's nice when traveling that I can eat here and not worry that the food will taste different from home.

Stopped here for lunch, on our way to Mississippi. Stepping in, it's a small space, gives off small…read morecountry diner feel, very welcoming. Large menu on the wall greets you.. staff were friendly and helpful. They take orders as you enter, give you a receipt and you're free to sit where you like. We ordered a large grilled shrimp salad and a Coney dog. Both came fairly quickly. Our orders were the large number on the top of our receipt, therefore so not throw away your receipt. My warm salad was actually really good. I was expecting cool grilled shrimp but it seems they grill when ordered. Very generous with shrimp. Yum The Coney dog was delicious, warm, saucy and very satisfying.

We love Magic Grill, especially for lunch! I love the poboys and gravy fries. Their chicken strips…read moreare large and crispy and a favorite of mine as well. Great ranch, tastes homemade and goes with everything. Friendly and quick service!

we would give FASTA Pasta a 4 star rating. But we are very disappointed , while eating had oil…read moredripping from the noodles, about 3-4 teaspoons of oil sitting at the bottom of the carton. For me this is very concerning in pertaining to someones health. It is obvious that they are not draining there meats that they are cooking with to make the pasta. If we can see all of this oil, I know the employee saw it, while making it..but to each it own.....

I came to fasta pasta, after work around 7:20 pm. 1/28/26 to place an order to go. My order was…read moremixed with different noodles. Instead of cook telling me they were out of bow tie they just mixed a couple different noodles together. The cashier told me my shrimp will be cooked because they were out of shrimp. Some of my shrimps were overcooked and old and a few were undercook. My onion and mushrooms were burnt. I called fasta at 8:07 pm cause I was up the road. I was willing to bring the order back why they were cleaning building. I understood that they were closed. Just wanted to return food. I could have got my refund in the am. The manager said because they were closed that was out of her scope and she couldn't accept food back tonight. I proceeded to asked her what was the chain of command when something like this happened, she told me she didn't know and will have to contact store manager . In my opinion the staff are nice and friendly. But with that same smile they know how to lie and sell you anything. And that really scare me. Honesty will give a customer a chance to change they order why they still in store. Why lie like you have an item or cooking fresh items when you know it's a lie.

AWESOMEE!!! Food was so yummy!!! It was so busy at all and we got our food very quick! The tots…read morewere amazing! It's is HUGEE we shared them and had plenty of leftovers. Roast Beef was also cooked to perfection! Would 100% be back! The place was very nice and layed back, very good vibes.

Always delicious. Atmosphere is always inviting and family friendly. Staff is professional and…read morereally seem to love what they do. Substitutions are not an issue either so don't be afraid to ask! One major plus for me (being that I worked restaurant/fast food for about two decades) I have NEVER tasted old oil! Anything I've eaten fried has been fresh and fried well.

I indulged in a rather late lunch this Saturday afternoon at a spectacular establishment right on…read morethe street in Monroe. It is a truly magnificent venue Cotton and it was understandably bustling with a very lively, chic Saturday crowd. The interior design is absolutely exquisite. I was deeply impressed by the sophisticated decor and the stunning murals that grace the space. It had been quite some time since my last visit, and stepping back inside reminded me exactly why this place is an absolute standout. I was escorted to a wonderfully private table, which allowed for a perfectly serene dining experience despite how busy they were. The service was entirely impeccable from start to finish. I began the afternoon by speaking with my attentive waiter and ordering a classic Bloody Mary, which was mixed to absolute perfection. For my selection from the menu, I chose the Deviled Farm Eggs, and they were a total culinary triumph deeply satisfying and beautifully presented. Between the vibrant atmosphere, the flawless service, and the exceptional flavors, the experience deserved full marks. I am thoroughly delighted and will certainly not wait so long to return next time!

Second time here and still delicious…read more We tried to go Friday and the parking was insane, that's probably my only complaint about the entire experience . We started with the upside down chicken Caesar salad with fries. Delicious. Fries could've been hotter but the salad was the star. A meal on its own but i love that red fish so much. So seasoned, beautiful meaty fish, mmm. The service was wonderful and the sweet tea was delicious. I will always come here if I'm in town!