Gus Family Restaurant

Nowhere better to eat breakfast in Monroe than here. These folks are genuine and you get great food…read moreat reasonable prices. Just down home real people that want you to enjoy your food and time here.

This place is the real deal. Great service with a fantastic breakfast. Big portions. Lots of…read morechoices but make sure you choose the biscuits: they are about the best I've ever had. And since it is the south, I always go with pork chops and eggs. The home fries were perfect. The building is bare bones and old south. The portions are huge.

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Outside March 10, 2026

DJ's Diner

3.8(14 reviews)

7.6 mi

Incredible food! I had the "Loaded Chicken Sandwich, fries, and a sweet tea. Loaded means grilled…read morechicken breast, fried egg, crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato, and hot bun. Best darn chicken sandwich I've had in a long time! Fries were hot and were amazing. Tea wasn't too sweet but just right. I will come here again and strongly recommend to others that want a quality lunch and not the wait. Enjoy DJs!

Food was just okay. Had a club sandwich and a steak sandwich. Staff was friendly. It's inside of a…read moreFord Dealer between where they store tires and new vehicles that are inside. The decor is so nice. Probably will not return but it's worth a try.

Loaded chicken sandwich, fries, and sweet tea. Incredible!

Seriously cute kinda themed diner.

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The girls!

Knife & Fork Restaurant

3.3(63 reviews)

1.0 mi

No pic, was just passing trough and wanted breakfast. With a wafflehouse in the parking lot, it was…read morea tough choice, but wanted to give this local spot a shot. We'll, it's a old place, and I mean old. Probably never been updated, and that's not saying it's a bad thing, just old school restaurant. Had a typical breakfast with some pancakes, eggs, bacon. All was OK, pancakes were still alittle raw, buy tasted good. Not a bad breakfast spot, but nothing to go out of the way for.

Worst dinner in North Ca rolina i wouldn't let my dog eat…read morethis food they screwed my order up then took it away to fix it and it came back worse terrible and the food made me sick eat at your own risk you've been warned

Egg and ham on toasted rye

Deluxe bfast special (half of it!)

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Metro Diner

4.0(507 reviews)

14.2 mi

lovely service, sara was very nice and the food was delicious, and the at was calm. =)read more

Just an update. The manager responded and we discussed the situation. He comped the meals and I…read moreordered the grilled blackened chicken sandwich and it was 5 stars. I will definitely return frequently.

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AJ Family Restaurant

4.5(63 reviews)

7.4 mi

Great family restaurant with American and Greek dishes and fusion of them all. The ambience food…read moreand service is second to none.

Friendly service and delicious food- highly recommend the skillets. We have been a couple of times…read morealready and look forward to going back

Front counter

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Stacks Kitchen

4.2(491 reviews)

14.9 mi

Good food .. fast service. Come here with a large party didn't have to wait for then 10 minutes…read morefor a table

We went to this little diner-like restaurant on the recommendation of a friend. We went on Memorial…read moreDay and there was about a fifteen minute wait for our party of two. First impression was good. The restaurant itself looked clean and family-oriented. It had a diner-like feel. We ordered breakfast. (Breakfast is served all day.) Our server was very pleasant, attentive and friendly. I ordered one chocolate chip pancake with strawberries and whipped cream, and a turkey sausage patty. My husband had an omelet with hash browns and a biscuit. Overall, we thought everything was very good. My husband said he prefers his hash browns more browned and crunchy; and that his biscuit could have been a little better, but he was still pleased with his meal. I have no complaints about my pancake and turkey sausage. The thing I liked most about this place was that there were many choices on the menu, and the prices were reasonable. Finally, a place you can enjoy that has good food, a nice atmosphere and won't cost you an arm and a leg. This is closest to a real diner that I've eaten at in a long time. As we waited for our food to come out (which didn't take long at all), we noticed other waitstaff delivering amazing-looking food to tables. Our mouths were watering!! We will definitely be back. A very enjoyable experience.

Beef liver with bacon, coleslaw and green beans

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Big Daddy Skillet Breakfast

Palace Restaurant

4.2(59 reviews)

2.1 mi

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.

Nothing warms my heart more than a good diner

Bologna and egg on toast

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Chicken biscuit with a side of sausage gravy

Oasis Restaurant

4.2(33 reviews)

1.5 mi

This place is a gem!!! Basic, inexpensive delicious sandwiches and pies. We had the Chicken Salad…read moresandwich and the Pimento cheese sandwich and a piece of fruits of the forest pie. Delicious!!! Also try their Russian tea! Very friendly people, local and truly a great lunch experience. Cash only.

I came here on a Tuesday for lunch. The ambiance is that of an old lunch counter vibe--very simple…read moreand divey but clean. I ordered two hot dogs all the way to go. The service was prompt and efficient. From ordering to receiving the food the wait time was less than 10 mins. The hot dogs were solid overall. Nice flavor on the hot dog itself. Bun was nicely steamed. Slaw was good. Onions were fresh. My only complaint is that they were light handed on the chili and heavy handed on the onions, slaw and mustard which didn't create the most balanced flavor profile--overly vinegary and creamy without the savoriness of the chili. Which really makes the hot dog for me. Still a solid lunch choice and for $6.30 it's an unbeatable value.

Dog and kraut

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The Trail House

3.9(376 reviews)

8.1 mi

Service was incredible! They said "dog friendly". They meant it. My dogs got their water before I…read moregot my beer! Excellent experience!

Super friendly staff, great drinks, and simple but tasty food. It does get pretty crowded and loud,…read morebut that just adds to the fun atmosphere. Definitely a great spot for a good time.

Atmosphere with live band

Pimento BLT

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Old Fashioned

Jud's Restaurant

3.8(26 reviews)

1.4 mi

Food,service with a smile, classic southern homestyle cooking is a typical starter…read more This place is a spot that I drove by many times. It sits between a car lot and a bridge. You gotta look for the old school sign. If you pass the correct entrance, you can drive to the back and circle around the fence. Once you get in the door. Sit yourself and someone with a nice smile and southern manners will help you with your gastronomic needs. The surprise is the pebble ice that I love, yes I'm wierd. They have daily specials which come with lots of sides to get down the main spotlight. I drank water so I can not comment on the iced tea. It could be brown kool-aid or a minor color pack candidate. Its your duty to find out. After you stomach is about to explode, waddle up to the register and pay for your discomfort.

It's more of a diner I would say than a restaurant. If you go in with that in mind, the food is…read morereally good. The service is excellent and the staff is super friendly and efficient. They took a mean, bacon, burger, and have plenty of other offerings. It's an old restaurant, but kept very clean.

Inside

Livermush, egg, and cheese on toasted wheat. Love is a runny egg!

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Stephanie S.

7 years ago

This restaurant doesn't even deserve 1 star. Go if you want raw food and bad customer service from staff and owner. The owner is very violent and I watched him get into an altercation with a customer over raw food. read more

Mary H.

8 years ago

Breakfast and lunch is amazing , cheap but good food ! The staff is good at being attentive and making sure you have what you need . Wish they would offer lunch during the weekend ! Overall good place ! read more

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