This is probably one of the best experiences you can have in dining. Monica's knowledge of food and wines is outstanding. Never miss an opportunity to attend her fabulous dinners. She pairs everything so well, but I've been her fan since renegade dinner days, and I must say I have never left any event of Monica's hungry or unhappy. read more

Monica's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

Monica Has hands down been my favorite chef in Beaumont for years. From house parties we have hired her for; to watching her grow an amazing food truck into Monica's restaurant. The food still makes me crave it. She is a very talented lady. read more

"I've wanted to try Monica's for two years but always forgot it when it was time to eat. Big mistake, HUGE. I called in and ordered the Wok fried noodles with chicken and sweet potato cupcake with orange cardamom icing to go. Both were seriously delicious. The noodles were possibly the best I've ever had and I'm always a huge fan of the orange and cardamom combo so I knew the cupcake would hit the spot. Also, the lady working the register was really friendly to everyone and that's always a perk. I WILL be back and sending people your way! So good. " I wrote this review on their FB page and have revisited twice since then and have been been equally as impressed. Each visit I tried "Specials". One was a fried chicken stuffed sweet potato and the other was grilled pimento cheese with Creole tomato bisque. This restaurant is EXCELLENT. Hands down the best in Beaumont. read more

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It was wonderful to find healthy fruits and vegetables on a cross country drive. My daughter and I were passing through Beaumont and checked Yelp for some healthy food options. The Gandhi salad is yummy with cucumbers, butternut squash, cucumbers, strawberries and blueberries piled on top of fresh lettuce. read more

Monica's Restaurant - The Gandhi salad - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

I loved everything about this place. Just not the price. No matter how good or healthy the sandwiches/salad could be, it just didn't cut out to be the price they put out to be. The sandwich that my bf got tasted flavorful up until the last bite. I can understand it costing $11 or so much because it is a sandwich made by an American which was also made from a bigger french bread than your average banh mi and it came with a bed of french fries. The salad that I got, however, was all drenched in dressing and toppings. It barely had no salad. Don't get me wrong, I loved everything about the salad to the taste of its dressing but I didn't think all that was worth the $14 I paid for. I can remember eating less than 10 romaine lettuce leaves out of my salad. Note: This place was very bias towards skin color in my opinion. The second we had sat down and was waiting for our food, we noticed that the chef (presumedly) was talking to a table with a older couple sitting next to us. When she (the chef) was done talking to them and was heading out, she didn't even bother to talk to us or ask us any questions but give me the stare... O__O;; read more

Monica's Restaurant - Apple chicken something salad - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

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This spot is one of THE best Breakfast spots I've EVER BEEN to....thank you to Monica and her staff.....made my family feel like family......the food was absolutely DELICIOUS.....Thank you for coming out to visit with us....BTW...My In laws LOVED THEIR FOOD.....thank you....Thank you....thank you read more

In town overnight (live in Galveston) Went today at closing time so all I got was sweet tea...I've been following Monica since her food truck days...and can't wait to be able to taste one of her farm to table delights in the near future. BUY LOCAL SUPPORT LOCAL read more

Had a meeting in Beaumont and wanted to have a quick lunch prior to the meeting. I'm trying to eat in a healthier way and was looking for a place that served salads and other healthy options and found Monica's. Walked in to a charming spot in a small strip center. The young woman who was at the counter was incredibly friendly and had an excellent understanding of the menu and daily specials. I was surprised when I overheard her saying to a customer that this was her second week, I thought she might have been the owner! On her recommendation I had the daily special of an egg salad sandwich and farmer's salad. It was a spot on suggestion! The sandwich was on what looked and tasted like fresh homemade bread. The egg salad was delicious, with only enough mayo to keep the chunky chopped egg together. There wasn't any other ingredients to take away from the tasty eggs. The sandwich was topped with slivered radishes and fresh watercress that gave crunch and a bit of a peppery bite. The farmer's salad was no mere side, but an equal part of the lunch. Made with a melange of greens that included tender leaf lettuce, arugula, and more cress it was topped with feta and dried cranberries. I appreciated the fact that one of the other staff members asked me if I wanted the feta or not. The dressing was homemade and was a vinaigrette of olive oil, vinegar, mustard and maybe honey or agave - whatever it was, it was very tasty. I had the black passion tea to drink which was very good too. I also enjoyed the music. Classic Americana - Kris Kristofferson, Robert Earl Keen, Todd Snider, Steve Earle, etc. Nice charming spot. Open mainly for lunch but has "Thursday Dinners" that sound fun. read more

Monica's Restaurant - Egg salad sandwich and farmer's salad - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

Feels like fine dining at affordable prices Haven't had a bad meal yet Elvis sandwich could possibly be the best sandwich I've ever had read more

Did lunch with Monica today, as spectacular as it gets. I had the pork loin and it was perfect. Monica is a flavor artist and I would love to see her on Chopped against NYC's finest--we've moved past Austin here. I did a somewhat intense session at HWC this morning and this dish was just what I needed--Monica does not skimp on portions. Flavor with crunch, sweet, sour and spicy elements, a hefty lean portion of meat and I had the avocado chaser on top to toss in that healthy fat. My wife ordered the 'Gandhi' and when it was served I called out the waiter because I thought it had a slice of bacon on it (old Bapu would not have approved) and it turned out to be a slice of fried cucumber! Since I was good this morning I splurged for the Chocolate Crème Brûlée. Just ethereal. Check out the photo. read more

Monica's Restaurant - Pork loin salad (front) with the "Gandhi" behind. As good as a lunch gets. - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

This is my favorite place in Beaumont!! Best saLads and sandwiches. Everything is so tasty, healthy and made w perfection. Monica is the best and super nice! Everything in the menu is amazing! read more

Monica's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

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We got there a few minutes before they were due to open for lunch, but they graciously allowed us to come in while they set up. Monica was there to greet us right away! Monica and staff were equally as friendly as they were helpful. My husband ordered the pork ribs and when I say they were falling off the bone.............. I had the grass fed beef burger that was nothing short of amazing! This place is farm to table at it's best. Worth every penny. Next visit, gonna try the Elvis, seems to be the one item everyone loves the most! Don't miss out! read more

Monica Cobb's food is as good as it gets. Pioneering farm-to-table in Beaumont, her food is edible art. I make a point to visit Monica's in Beaumont for lunch. My favorite menu item is the lemongrass chicken bahnmon, but you can't go wrong with an apple salad bowl. Always order dessert. @setxfoodies read more

Monica's Restaurant - Monica's Pot O' Chicken special - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

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I didn't actually eat there, but my mom and sister did. While there was an issue with my sisters salad being left off the order, the chef made my 84 year old mom as specially concocted sandwich that would entice her to eat saying she would name it after my Mom. And then to make up for the mistake, they tempted Mom with a free carrot cake. I appreciate that Monica took the time to take care of my Mom and get her a great meal she enjoyed. Thanks Monica read more

I recommend looking at the specials. The food is good and fresh. I can tell that everything was made with care. You have to try it out! If you ask they can tell you where all the food was sourced from. The staff is nice and inviting. My burger and water was good. The water was infused with oranges. It was nice and refreshing. The sauce on my burger was great! Check out this cute local place. The decor alone will have you coming back. read more

Monica's Restaurant - Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

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Not my kind of place! That said the salad I had was $14.50! That is way too much for a salad! Now it was a very good salad but not for $14.50. As my co-worker just said...unless that salad is sitting next to a steak! Its not worth it! LOL! The place was cozy and clean and the food was good. Service was good but not up to par with the prices. If your a die hard salad person and dont mind over paying for it then you'll prolly like this place...I dont think I will be back. I'm glad I tried it and it was tasty just a little bit out of my price range. read more

Great food but the food it's over priced. A sandwich full of vegetables is $20.00 Need more variety and more food to pick from. read more

Update: 1 year later, it seemed much longer as I've been thinking about "The Elvis" ever since my first and just waiting for an excuse to pass back this way again. As good fortune would have it Hurricane Nate was heading straight for my Florida panhandle beach reservation and I thought it might be wise to go West instead young man. The moment I booked Plan B in Galveston I realized I'd have to go through Beaumont and if I timed it right, lunch... at MONICA'S!!!! I've never been happier to see a hurricane coming (hope my house is there when I return). But when life gives you lemons, make gourmet lemon ice is what I say. My memory of The Elvis was not exaggerated, I savored every bite. My wife had an amazing "Friday Bowl" beautifully packed with the glazed pork, fruit, "the usual suspect" batch of veggies as they call it, a farm fresh egg on top, and drizzled with a vinaigrette she couldn't stop commenting on. Upon leaving I mentioned to Monica herself that I'd been here 2 years ago (I was wrong) and had been thinking about that sandwich ever since. She expressed her appreciation and asked if I'd be willing to accept a take-home kit with 2 more sandwiches for later. I reflexively started to say "no thank you" out of a sense of conditioned politeness, but then thought about my new practice of "allowing" good things to come into my life (hard for most people including myself) and instead said "yes", "YES, thank you, that is such a nice offer, possibly one of the nicest ever" and she also threw in 2 bottles of wine to boot, gratis. (Now I don't want to cause a stampede for sweet Monica except for a stream of equally appreciative customers - and I know you won't go with the wrong idea) but I wanted to record this gesture for history as a testament to her genuine generosity and say that prior to this her sandwich held one of the top spots in my mind, and now she does as well as an extraordinary person that I'll never forget or stop talking about. (And I love to tell a good story). read more

Monica's Restaurant - Elvis to go! - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

Monica's is a precious little restaurant with friendly staff and decadent menu. I had the Apple Chicken Salad, it was beyond delicious and covered my entire plate. Worth every penny! read more

Monica's Restaurant - a plate of food - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

Not a Vietnamese restaurant, but the eponymous Banh Mon, are easily the best banh mi sandwiches in the area. My Personal favorite is The Elvis. A spicy pork banh mi with plantain and peanut sauce. All of Monica's sandwiches are offered in a lighter "Banh Mon Bowl" fashion for those wanting to avoid all the carbs. Plus, the daily specials are always interesting and delicious. Prices may run a little high for some folks, but it's worth a few extra bucks. I promise you won't find a better sandwich in town. The atmosphere and staff are homey and welcoming. And you're never quite sure what you'll see, with a rotating gallery of original local art on the walls. read more

Overpriced in my opinion. I get that it's farm to table but $12-15 dollars for a sandwich is a bit overpriced when you're used to getting the regular banh mi sandwiches for 3 bucks at places like the alpha bakery & deli in Houston. I've made 3 visits to Monica's restaurant previously. My first was when she was a food truck. My second being at her brick & mortar. On this 2nd visit I ordered off the chef specialty menu which was a duck confit banh mi sandwich it cost me $15 for the sandwich alone. This was a good tasty sandwich with fresh veggies and crispy duck on top but for $15 bucks I think it would be nice to have a small side salad or a bag of chips included to really make me feel that I got my money's worth. My third visit was when we went to Monica's because it was included in a "Dinner and a Show" deal for the Year of the rooster. The cost for the "Dinner" and a show was $30 with $15 going to the theater and the other $15 to our "dinner" at Monica's. When we got to Monica's we asked the cashier what was on the menu and they told us it was a small salad, bowl of soup, and tea. (all served in plastic ware except for the metal spoon) While the soup and salad were good it was nowhere near filling enough to be called a dinner. We had even asked the server if they had crackers or a piece of bread to go with the soup to which we were told there were none. Some people even sat there wondering if there was going to be another course as this seemed more like an appetizer. (Monica informed me via message that they had $5 half sandwiches on that day as well but we were not informed of this by anyone at the restaurant neither were there any signage to indicate this) TL;DR Good food just a little overpriced and if you come for a dinner and a show make sure you eat a big lunch beforehand or you will be leaving Monica's still hungry after your appetizer of a dinner. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in town. I would eat at her food truck, bahn mon when i was in college and the quality of the food has always been 100 %. When i visit home i always try to stop in. read more

Definitely a go to for West end. Got the Elvis sandwich. People were very nice. Pork was tough, little taste, but a had great bread veggies and sauce. Sharable size. Choc bread budding was drier that a good roll, no pudding consistency at all. Chicken sauce in to was fair. No need to go back for that food and atmosphere. Try Amelia Market. read more

Absolutely delicious lunch. It was fresh, delicious, creative, and well executed. Portions were just right. Prices a touch higher than other lunch options, but quality is exponentially better! I also loved the owner's passion and directness. Not your standard Beaumont restaurant fare, Monica's could make it in any foodie haven. read more

So...Monica's is a bit pricey and the hours are hard to work around unless you're afforded a generous lunch break, but the quality of her technique and food combinations is unmistakable. The "Elvis" is without a doubt the most delicious banh mi I've ever had. Every time I've visited Monica's the quality has been stellar, the service has been great, and the atmosphere, clean and ambient. Although it's high-end pricing, you get what you pay for. I do wish the hours were extended and there was a more moderately priced fallback option on the menu but honestly, there's not much room to complain when it comes to this place. If you haven't been, you owe it to yourself to experience this food. read more

Monica's Restaurant - The "Elvis" at Monica's every day of the week. Try it! - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

Went by there last week and a sign on the door and another phone number, said something about a Ghost restaurant it was definitely Closed, may only be open for parties and such. I was looking forward to trying their food,so sad. read more

Fantastic food. Service is the best. Monica takes dinning to a different level. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.

I've had about 6 things on the menu and never been disappointed. The Cobb salad is fantastic. Great people and atmosphere.

Food was unique and so delicious! If your nearby do not hesitate to go out of your way you wont be disappointed!!

Great food, salad were delicious. Quiet place and service was excellent. I showed up right minutes before closing and they were happy to take my order. I definitely recommend the place! read more

Super cool place. Great decor. Great staff and the food is delicious. The place is small and you may have to wait for a table at lunch time. Also, you pay for the greatness. It's a little more expensive than your regular sandwich shop. However it's much greater too! read more

Monica's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

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The Gulf Shrimp Remoulade salad was fantastic. Huge shrimp, lots of yummy avocado, pea sprouts, and so many other delicious things... It was very filling. I washed it down with the hibiscus tea. Monica was very gracious to host a group of 14 ladies. She was a great hostess. We look forward to going back! read more

Monica's Restaurant - The yummy Gulf Shrimp remoulade salad. AMAZING! - New American Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

So yummy and fresh! I've had the Ghandi Salad and also the Gulf Shrimp salad. Soooo delicious! Don't underestimate "the usual suspects". These dishes are so flavorful and delicious!! Staff is pleasant, attentive and informative. read more

The Cobb salad is AWESOME. Loved it. They have great gluten free options including bread and substantial salads. Tea was just ok. Sandwiches we're good. read more

The place is everything you could hope for! It's quaint, delicious, healthy, the service is wonderful, and on top of it all it's farm to table? YES! (Any place that offers fruit-infused water is a win, right?) I've ordered the Elvis Banh Mi every time I go - because why try something else when you know what you love, right? I love the unique twist on a favorite Vietnamese sandwich. This is a wonderful little gem in Beaumont that I will be visiting more often. read more

The setting at Monica's is nice, and I am always a fan of farm to table concepts. I will note that this was my first trip, and considering the other reviews, I might have just had a fluke experience. I had the Elvis, which seems to be a take on a bahn mi with pork loin. The flavors were good, however the pork loin was horribly overcooked/tough. I ate half of it, and didn't bother finishing the rest. Disappointing experience, as I had been looking forward to trying Monica's. read more

Although a little pricey, the salads are really tasty there. The atmosphere is relaxed, but nice. The decoration makes you feel comfortable, like at a family house. read more

elvis rules !!!!!!! still the best food in town ! quant and warm , you will love this place. read more

If you love authentic farm to table this is the place for you! Monica goes to the market every day and hand selects each and every vegetable that goes into her food. She purchases all of her meat from local farmers. I have no problem paying a little more for her food because I know where it's coming from and I love supporting our local economy (and it's f&@*ing delicious). Get the Elvis and you won't be disappointed! read more

Amazingly fresh oversized salads. Anything can be made into a sandwich but salads are really where this place shines. This place gets 5/5 for taste, presentation, and quality. The one nock is the price, it can get pricey at up to $15 for a lunch salad. Fortunately I ate there when traveling for work so it didn't effect me personally but I can see where spending $30 for 2 for lunch could be a turnoff. read more