My best friend lives around this diner and I wanted to try it out. Very simple diner, seat yourself. 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. read more

Palace Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

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I've been going to Palace since I was in high school! Always friendly, fast, and reasonable with the cost. Love to come in the mornings for breakfast and watch everyone come and go! The mood is fast paced, but when it does slow down, everyone is very friendly. A spot I will continuously visit! read more

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We came around 9ish for breakfast while visiting some friends. It was pretty busy but the wait was only about 7 minutes. The servers were friendly but definitely dont have time to "chit chat" during this time. The atmosphere is casual and the pricing is reasonable. We ordered the cornbread hash, biscuits and gravy, French toast, bacon and grits. Everything was delicious! We will definitely be back the next time we are in town. read more

Palace Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

The food is excellent. Service is great. But the plates look like there's embedded mold around the rim. Time to get new plates and bowls. read more

- Onion rings : flavorless unless you dip them in ranch - Salad: very basic salad but mid with dressing - Chicken Parm: Chicken had flavor, heavier on the salt side but overall decent. The spaghetti had a different sauce and flavor than the chicken and was very underwhelming. I ended up finding a hair in my pasta so I didn't finish it per the picture. - Salmon: Was decent, rice was tasteless. - Broccoli casserole: sad looking and okay - Fruit Cup: sadness, came out of cans. Overall, not a great experience and left pretty fast. read more

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The food was very good and fresh! I ordered the Grilled Chicken wrap. It was very good, and the bacon was NOT chewy or tough so I enjoyed that. I got ranch and honey mustard to dip my wrap in as well as my fries. The ranch was delicious. The honey mustard was to die for! It was amazing!!!! However, the bathrooms could have used a little cleaning to them but otherwise everything was great. Friendly staff, and our server was super sweet. read more

Great subs and fried seafood. Homemade ranch, Bleu Cheese dressing, and tartar sauce are excellent!

My father taught me to choose a place to eat that has a parking lot full of cars. He never steered me wrong and when I recently drove past the Palace Restaurant brimming with automobiles, I thought of my father and said to Lori, "we're going here Saturday for breakfast." Thanks, Dad! Meticulously clean and welcoming Palace Restaurant is everything a small-town diner should aspire to become. Good food, friendly staff that's been there forever, and a loyal patronage. Did I mention the food? Lori's Fried Chicken Biscuits and Gravy was a savory masterpiece in everything a southern breakfast should be (except healthy). Well-seasoned, juicy chicken smothered in a sausage gravy whose depth of flavor would make grandma beg secretly for the recipe. So. Damn. Good. I ordered the Palace Breakfast Special which is more a tray-sized platter that some would carry to the annual church supper. So. Much. Food. And good, too! Looking for a place to make your belly happy while keeping a smile on your face? Has my "Give 'em a whirl" meter circling the lot looking for parking. Go here. read more

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The food was delicious. Very reasonable price The service was very good We will return again read more

I went to this restaurant that is near my new home because it always appears to be busy. I went for breakfast one morning, and I must say I was very disappointed. The food was very average, everything that I asked for was an upcharge, and the waitress was not very attentive at all. I will probably give them a second chance because of their proximity to my house as there isn't a lot of other places to choose from, and I hope the next experience will be better. read more

Onion rings were fantastic! Vibes were great. Service was good as well. Definitely stop by!

Stopped in for breakfast this morning. I love the big portions here and the service is always very friendly and attentive. We ordered the "Pancake Special" and the Corned beef hash. Both were delicious and plentiful and the biscuits are fresh and big. read more

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Our first Saturday morning visit to "The Palace" restaurant in Monroe, North Carolina. This spot was recommended by two of Shelly's teaching colleagues, Monica Potts and Logan Ellis. I could immediately tell this was going to be good, because the place was pretty full at 9 AM and there were lots of "old timers." (I am getting dangerously close to becoming an "old timer" myself now...) https://palacerestaurant.net We both had omelettes, Shelly had the veggie omelette, and I had the meat lovers with the addition of onions and jalapeños. We both also had biscuits, which was a splurge, and grits with cheese. The grits were good, some of the better ones I've had, but not as good as the grits at John Gs in Peachland. Service was excellent. Like many rural diners, they did not have any special nondairy, milk substitutes, but I'm used to that and that was fine. The real unique experience was trying "liver mush" for the first time. We discussed it with our server, so she brought Shelly a complementary serving. It was cooked, and basically fried. I found it unusual, but not particularly appetizing. Still, it's probably good that we tried it once. It is the attached photo that looks a bit like a thin brownie. The food here was good and solid quality, atmosphere was good, and I love how close it is to the Union County farmers market and downtown Monroe! We will definitely be back here. Four stars. read more

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This place was super busy on a Sunday afternoon... but we'll worth the wait. The food was delicious. I had a broiled flounder with the broccoli casserole... both were a 10/10. The kids had lasagna (not your traditional but creamy and tasty) and the chicken tenders. Very generous portions and well priced. The hubby had chicken tips over potatoes with yams and Mac n cheese. We will def be coming back! Just try to avoid Sunday after church as it's super crowded. read more

Every town has a a palace-type food service place. Everyone for a generation or three knows it. It has good food, well prepared, no frills, no glamour, good prices and all the locals eat there. Usually the parking lot is full. I got breakfast at 11 a.m. It is very hard to get eggs over easy right. These were excellent. The coffee was good, sometimes these days it is not, plus hash browns, and bacon, but you could choose any options as one usually finds. My friend had a burger and terrific little fries that looked like batons. I am no fan of fries but I'll get these myself next time. And I'll go back. A good choice for taking a visiting friend out for breakfast. read more

If you don't mind so-so food you'll love this place. The service was good. The ambiance was nothing special. I asked for the omelette to be soft it came well well done. The toast was more on the burnt side. The portions were decent. But I won't be going back there. read more

Palace Restaurant - I don't really care for burnt toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Love this restaurant! Been a favorite of mine since moving to NC over 25 years ago. My favorite meal is the veal parmigiana.

The food is amazing. Best hidden spot in Monroe. I hope they get more attention because the food is fire, the service is AMAZING, and every time I go it is such an incredible experience where they foster positive energy and make me feel welcome. read more

This place is awesome! The service is great, the food is great with exception of those sugar waffles that have gained in popularity lately (I don't care for them at all), but orders come with very generous portions. The atmosphere is typical of similar places, but it's definitely a step above Waffle House. I've had the smother chicken and biscuits and it's delicious and enough for two people to be full. I've been here twice, and I'll keep coming back! read more

Was looking for a place to grab a quick breakfast on my way to work- this place was on the way Boy am I glad for that ! It was crowded parking on a weekday ... good sig read more

The best breakfast in North Carolina bar none always great service and friendly customers and staff

The food is always delicious and the service is fast! Almost "Freaky Fast" like Jimmy John's, hahaha. Our entire family will meet here to have lunch and are consistently greeted with smiling faces from friendly employees with upbeat attitudes!! This goes a long way with us... read more

This used to be a Union County staple and a place that locals loved but I had lunch there today and it was terrible.

You got to love the palace restaurant. Massive delicious biscuits outstanding customer service and their breakfast platters are just amazing. Scrumptious grits every time I'm in the area visiting family we have to stop and eat here more than once. read more

Good breakfast and Lunch Service is down to earth Enjoy a good old fashioned type atmosphere and home cooking. read more

The food is absolutely delicious. Service is always good. Love eating food from this restaurant. We need more places in monroe as good as this place is! I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This is your basic American breakfast place. I know they do lunch, but I've never had it there. I go for breakfast because it's a good hearty breakfast made well and served fast. It's been in Monroe for a long time but they've kept it up well, and they probably do the best breakfast in town. I've had many items on the menu and none of them were disappointing. If you're looking for a good breakfast, this is the place to go! read more

The Palace is the best around! 10/10 Wonderful staff and cooking! Always will have a special place in my heart! Chicken Parm - 10 Roast Beef Sub - 10 Baked Spaghetti - 10 Fried squash - 10 Club Sub - 10 Ranch dressing - 10 read more

Quick service and food is hot. I do not recommend the burgers as it was dry and thin. But the sandwiches such as ham and cheese sub is very good. Onion rings are good as well. Can be very busy. Staff is friendly. Plenty of parking. read more

Reliable and great service! Country diner style food. Breakfast is always served quickly and hot.

All I can say is watch your receipt. A few weeks ago I gave a $10 for a to go order and later saw the cashier added a $20 tip. When I called back, oh it was a mistake and they refunded $10. Today I ordered to go and saw a $10 that I didn't authorize (wasn't even asked). I called back and was told there is a $10 gratuity on to go orders for 6 or more plates. I told her we only had 5 plates, she quickly changed to say the gratuity is on orders of $50 or more. That is ridiculous, you are forced to tip them. Really, $10 for putting food in a bag to go. My company orders lunches from there. Needless to say, we won't be ordering again. Sad that a company has waitresses that rob their customers and nothing is done about it. read more

Zero flavor chicken was made of rib meat onion rings cold needed a lot of salt and pepper help. Wouldn't go again.

this place has never served me a bad meal. food comes out hot and very quick. the prices are very fair and the service is great. they literally never miss. i love the palace! read more

Our favorite local breakfast spot. Good service and good food. I always get the breakfast combo of eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon. Yummy!

Always good food-huge servings-wait staff delightful-clean-always busy which proves tHIS IS THE PLACE TO EAT IN MONROE

This place is always busy. It's divy and not much stock is out into decor but the food is really good. They were even able to accommodate me when I could only ear veggies and fruit. read more

This is your basic Greek owned family spot. Great staff. Always busy. You get what you pay for. Good breakfast. Excellent plate lunches and dinner. I recommend breakfast, flounder and their pork chops. Fired squash and okra is good too. I'm on my way right now to pick up a too go order. read more

The fish is beyond compare around here. The onion rings are made in house and delicious. I haven't had it myself but my family has said that the Mac n cheese is the best they'd at any restaurant. The servers are all great. read more

The Palace. I have been here a few times. It's a good county restaurant. Tonight I had the baked spaghetti and a salad. Kind of upset the side salad didn't have cheese. It was literally tomato and lettuce. The baked spaghetti was okay not my favorite. We sat near the window were there were dying flys on the seals. I have been here for breakfast is way better then dinner for sure. read more

Palace Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

The food was very good, but extremely pricey in comparison to other restaurants in the area. I wish they weren't so limited on what sides/ entrées they serve and when, but we will take the good with the bad, I guess. I docked a star, because almost $50 for 2 meals was a lot... too much for lunch! read more