Hathaway&#x27;s Chicken N Biscuits

I have to rave on their gluten free options- doesn't get better than this !! Gluten free fish and…read morechips plus GF shrimp?! I was in heaven. Absolutely delicious and to my GF friends-- you will be amazed!

Nightly specials. Good food. Indoor and outdoor seating. I am a ranch dressing lover and they put a…read morespin on theirs. A must try!

Fountain in courtyard

Kickin' Chicken sammie

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Chillin and enjoying the music.

East Frank Superette & Kitchen

4.6(107 reviews)

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

Visiting our daughter at Wingate and she recommended the restaurant. Parking was interesting and…read moretook 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.

BIG ol' burrito. OMG!

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Ham, egg and cheese bagel

Oasis Restaurant

4.2(32 reviews)

1.1 mi

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Walking around in downtown Monroe on a Friday afternoon and decided to grab a quick bite to eat…read more Ran across this cute sandwich shop and decided to check them out. Instantly transported through time as it looks like a 50s diner. I believe we walked in around 2:30pm and they were closing at 3 pm but a lot of other customers were walking in as well trying to get a last minute sandwich. Now, you can tell the workers working in the kitchen and behind the counter were younger kids because they were not very communicative or explained the menu well. We would ask a question and they would just reply with "yes" , "no" or look at us like if we should already know. Either way we ordered two sausage dogs and their Carolina BBQ dog. VERY DELICIOUS! A perfect little pick me up on a Friday afternoon. Their sandwiches looked delicious as well and if im ever in the area, I will def return and try other things on their menu. The owner was very friendly though and made sure everything tasted great! Lots of side street parking in the area. Oh and side note, they only accept cash.

Food is delicious. Owner is very sweet staff is always polite and restaurant is always clean ty for…read morehaving a public bathroom and sodas with ice.

Hot dog all the way

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Main Street Bistro

4.3(49 reviews)

1.1 mi

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.

Sandwich and fries

Salad

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The Smoke Pit

4.2(260 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great food, and the portion sizes are generous. Our group of…read moreseven ordered many different entrees, and everyone was satisfied with their meals. Two highlights were the Stockyard sandwich, and the Blueberry Chicken Salad. Check out the photos!

How does a restaurant run out of French fries??? Go to Aldi…read moreacross the street Anyway - still gave 4 stars because the food was good, and the waiter apologetic!

Pulled pork platter

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Pulled pork and smoked sausage delivered via Door Dash. Mmmmm.

Southern Roots Bar & Grill

3.8(44 reviews)

We've dined here twice in the past couple of years. Both visits went well with good service, prompt…read moredelivery of food and reasonable prices. Their location, IMO, is not ideal making them a destination and not a passersby decision. That said, great food is paramount to draw the crowd, and unfortunately, their fare is good, but not great. There's a ton of places just like it in Monroe. Sorta the "been there, had that" type of cooking. Too much is frozen food from Sysco and dropped in the fryer. That ain't cooking. While I enjoy my visits here, nothing has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter shouting, "Bro, did you see what Southern Roots is whipping up for the weekend?"

We decided to come here for our weekly work lunch with everyone. One of coworkers said this place…read morewas great, so why not try it, right? First thing I noticed they have shecrab soup...instant win there. I ordered a big bowl and it did not disappoint. I order ten wings, garlic parm and teriyaki. Wing sauce is good but I did order the blue cheese. I am spoiled with homemade blue cheese from another local restaurant and you can tell it is definitely basic dressing. Atmosphere is great and I would want to see this place when it's busy. Four stars because of the so-so blue cheese...but other than that it's 5 all the way!

Southern dip trio

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Duke's Grill

3.8(112 reviews)

0.6 mi

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Duke's has great food and great service... Being run by the third generation. From breakfast…read moresandwiches to burgers this is your go to.

While I love Duke's, make sure you check to go orders before you leave. I drove 20 minutes home and…read morerealized my chili cheese dogs with mustard had no chili, no cheese, and were bathed in ketchup.. I did call and they said they would make it right next time I was by. While I was looking forward to one (3) of their incredible chili dogs, I'll have to wait until next time.

The lunchtime crowd

Small order of onion rings. Mmmm.

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Here's the wares.

Habibi’s Deli

4.5(17 reviews)

0.9 mi

Ok this place is fantastic. Yes it's a hole in the wall and it's basically just a take out place…read more But I had to try it. I knew what to expect walking in a gas station but didn't know it was going to be cooked fresh and DELICIOUS! The service was super friendly and pointed me the right direction. I wanted a rice dish and got the lamb to try out. Wow! It was full of flavor and not greasy like some places. Ultra flavorful rice, with meat and a nice salad to go with it covered in a nice white dressing. You can also get a hot or a garlic sauce on the side. This will be the first of many times we will go. 1. Take out only 2. Grab a drink there at gas station or at QT and enjoy a nice halal meal.

You should absolutely try this place without a second thought! The food is delicious, and I truly…read moreappreciate the humility and kindness in the way they greet their customers. They even take the time to listen to your story while preparing your meal--such a personal touch! I visited for lunch and loved it so much that I grabbed takeout for my family in the evening. My kids couldn't get enough of the chicken over rice, and the wings were absolutely fire! This was my first visit to Monroe, and this spot completely won my heart. Highly recommend!

Lamb with rice (plated at home)

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Lamb Gyro with fries

Little Country Kitchen

4.8(48 reviews)

2.2 mi

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Very nice diner . Great menu and nice employees. Clean inside and plenty of seats in back room. Had…read morethe hamburger and it was tasty. I'll visit again and try more of the menu.

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.

Yum

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Outside March 10, 2026

Buffalo Wild Wings

1.8(149 reviews)

We wanted our favorite wing spot, East Coast, but didn't want to drive that far! And now I think we…read moremay have found a new spot. Greeted warmly and seated quickly for a Friday night were two good indicators. And a 98 satisfaction rating? Yes! Then they asked the 9 year old if he wanted a tablet and it was a done deal! Kelly, our waitress, was wonderful. She let us sample sauces and helped us pick. Her selections were spot on. Friendly and attentive, we never had to look for her. Its like she anticipated our needs. Fried pickles were an appetizing hit. The little guy had a burger and hubby and I did wings: asian zing, thai curry and buffalo (dry rub). Wings took a little time to arrive but they were very good. One flavor was wrong but Kelly was quick to fix it.

Not from a customer- but from someone who was applying to become an employee…read more I wish I would have read the reviews and taken into account the busted parking lot with no painted parking spaces or lines before I went in for an interview. Waiting 15+ minutes for a manager every visit when there's zero (and I mean 0) customers is ridiculous and quite honestly, not respectful of my time. Throughout a few different interviews, all at different times (11, 2, 4ish) and different days; the business stays basically empty. Even during a Friday night rush, I'd barely call it a "busy night." I was also informed I had to start a specific day due to (specifically told from the manager) certain employees wouldn't train me the correct way. That's extremely unprofessional. All of your employees should be properly trained to conduct their jobs correctly and not give off incorrect information to new hires. With all this (and more) in mind, I ended up not returning to work here. I can imagine the business stays empty for various other reasons, but I recommend just going to any better location or even a different wing place. (For work and for food)