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    Monty's Grill

    4.5 (168 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Divey
    Good for kids

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    Monty's Grill
    Steve B.

    Gotta give a shout out to Monty's. I'm sure the people living around here know the place . Very unassuming restaurant attached to an old hotel along Woodward. Has to be my favorite little breakfast spot when I visit. I learned the owner has passed and his wife is now operating full time. Be sure to stop by and have a meal.

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    Shawn S.

    Oh my goodness. This is the juiciest burger I've had in a long time! Cooked to order and cooked to perfection. Everything was hot and fresh! The owner is so sweet. She told the history of this diner and her restaurant journey while waiting for lunch to arrive. Stop by if you're looking for great service and food. Wonderful experience!

    Steak skillet
    Karol C.

    Eating at the right spot for breakfast and brunch is crucial. The first meal helps sets the tone for the kind of day you'll have. After eating at Monty's, I had the most enjoyable spirited day. I have bypassed Monty's a million times over the years, never thought of stopping there. It's tiny and easily missed as it's adjacent to a divey motel on Woodward. But as the old adage warns...never judge a book by its cover. Monty's is AMAZING! If you're like me, the energy of a place is everything. Monty's is abuzz with high energy. The conversations, smiles, stories and chuckles were fun to witness as I waited for my order. I had high hopes as the place was packed elbow-to-elbow. I was lucky to sit at a tiny table for one. My food came out with a smile and an apology, after waiting for freshly made hashbrowns. My meal was definitely worth the wait. I had a steak and cheese skillet with fried eggs, hashbrowns and toast ---yumminess overload! It truly was the best breakfast that I've had in years. Everything was cooked perfectly. I may become a regular and have personalized service as the many others who were there. Most breakfasts are under $11. Parking is in a lot shared with the motel.

    Doug R.

    Typical tiny Michigan diner with great diner food. The Reuben is very good! I especially like the sauerkraut's zip and the fact that the dressing was served on the side. Will I return? Yes!

    Bardah, owner
    Colette N.

    Monty's has been a mainstay for as long as I can remember. First owned by Ester, then Alex and now, Bardah. Food is always reliable and conversation is always flowing. Fruit and vegetables are all organic which is not advertised. Really a comfortable place to eat.

    Yes, it's a bit small but full of taste!
    David M.

    When Yelpers describe Monty's as small, you should believe them! I counted nine counter seats and five high-tops for two. We had been planning lunch here for a couple of months and, finally, because most of our lunch group was out of town or had conflicts, we were small enough to fit. As usual, we faithfully studied the photos and reviews to narrow our choices. They're open from 7 am to 3 pm. Not surprisingly, most of the photos are of breakfast choices but they do have a variety of lunch items as well. I was determined to try a Burger or other Sandwich in order to add more lunch photos. But then I saw the specials boards and they had an Irish Omelet! Never had one before so had to have one - NOW. My wife was impressed with the Veggie Skillet photos and stayed with that choice. While waiting for our friends, we ordered Coffee and split a homemade Bowl of Split Pea Soup (see what I did there?), fresh and delicious. The Veggie Skillet was three eggs, cooked to your liking, on lots of Veggies and Potatoes! It came with Toast and she chose Cinnamon Raisin Toast for an extra $0.75; it was voluminous enough that we took some home to finish later. The Irish Omelet had Corned Beef, Green Peppers, Onions, and Swiss Cheese in it and came with choices for sides. I chose Fried Potatoes and Wheat Toast. Mine was a great choice and appropriate for the season; nothing artificially green, and the Potatoes had the right amount of crisp for my taste. My wife thought, however, that the Swiss Cheese should have been Dubliner (Irish Cheddar) instead because, after all, it was called an Irish Omelet. My wife from Japan is more Irish than me! The owner/operators, Bardha and John, are great people, fun to talk with, and will keep the coffee coming. Hand Sanitizer was available on the counter as well, in tune with the current Coronavirus scare. They maintain a friendly and inviting atmosphere, which naturally makes you want to come back.

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    Nicole E.

    It's a small diner located at the Seville motel. Don't be deterred by the motel. Some of the best gems are not where you would expect them to be. Started with fresh squeezed OJ, Meat lovers skillet with rye toast and scrabbled eggs, a veggie skillet with turkey sausage added, feta instead of Swiss cheese and eggs scrambled and hash browns well done and on the side. Open every day. It's a small cozy spot. 5 2-top tables and 12 counter top seats. They use all fresh veggies here. The fresh squeezed OJ is thick and good too. Monty I heard passed away a couple of years ago. The meat lover skillet has ham, sausage and bacon. The veggie omelet has broccoli, onions, mushrooms, green peppers and tomatoes, along with turkey sausage add-on and feta in place of Swiss. The food is very good here, fresh and tasty and the staff is friendly, attentive and quick.

    Updated Menu Prices Nov 2021
    Emet D.

    It's okay, just your average local diner. Breakfast is the go to choice for Monty's, at least it's all I've ever ordered. With inflation finally hitting everyone, the latest menu prices now require dine in to get the better deals offered, it's no longer the super cheap go-to hangover breakfast spot or spot to visit when you're able to wake up before 11 on a weekend for breakfast. Now it's the go-to breakfast spot if you're too lazy to cook breakfast at home. The staff is friendly and there are food specials/deals that are available on chalkboard in restaurant but are not on menu. So if you're curious you can call to find out what they are before you visit in person. Breakfast items: Their French toast is great and would advise you to get!!! Sausage was good and bacon was decent. Ham was better than I remembered and had nice sweet & Smokey flavor. Their potatoes were okay larger cut instead of the fine cut straws that some places serve. Scrambled eggs didn't have any salt or flavor added, would advise to go with sunny side up or over easy eggs to get that yolk sauce. I would normally give 3 stars for food quality and selection but since they used to be really cheap and still have a really friendly atmosphere, going with the trend and giving them a 4 stars.

    Gyro Omlette
    Jeff P.

    Best Omelets! Order the way you want. Try the burgers too. Patty melts are great too.

    This is not what you'll find.
    Steve C.

    Closed. Wasted time driving here. Yelp needs to update its data. Closed at 08:30 on Saturday.

    This place is great.
    Derek F.

    I don't have a lot to say about my visit today but I sure didn't like the bacon and sausage coming out in some drawer that was pre-made?just No comment at this time. Talk about greasy spoon.

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    The food is delicious and we love the atmosphere. The owner is kind and takes great care of her customers!!! Highly recommend!

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    Great food served fast. Very small town style restaurant with great service. Recommend if your in the area

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    food is always delicious, service is great, owner is lovely, clean and bright ambiance

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    Our family of 5 came here for a late breakfast. It was absolutely delicious. Great service and atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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