Where to start? Unfortunately got there too late for dinner the next get we arrived in town for a…read morefamily party but def went back for breakfast. Every FOH staff member was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is adorable, funky, hip, and fun. The food?! Yum! Had vegan grits and vegan chorizo on top. My bf had a breakfast biscuit with egg and idk what else because I was too busy looking at the stickers, decor, etc all around us. Picked up a housemade ciabatta and wow! Too good. Will def be back when in town! Forgot to take pics sadly.

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.

So we've lived down this way over 20 years now but this is our first visit to Southern Roots Bar &…read moreGrill. We searched for an open restaurant near our current location & found this gem. We were shocked to see some of the negative reviews that claimed it was a racist place & couldn't believe it since we have been here for 2 decades & never experienced any real discrimination. We walked in & saw people of all different races & backgrounds. We were greeted with friendly faces and a hostess who was a person of color & VERY friendly and welcoming. Our server was also a person of color & he was outgoing, friendly, attentive & flat-out terrific. The food was great, the Tsunami sauce is phenomenal. I think it's unfortunate that people will assume racism or bigotry when they simply just had a less than desirable experience. Our experience was top notch & we'll definitely return!

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?"

Now this is my kinda place! Came in recently with a buddy after finishing up a round of golf. We…read morewere starving and this place came highly recommended online so we popped on over. Classic family diner that apparently has been owned and operated by the same family for three generations now which is great to see. We came at an irregular lunch hour so it wasn't too busy which is lucky because I've heard this place can bring a crowd. It's not hard to see why! The two workers were super friendly and sweet and we enjoyed chatting with them. I elected to go with a cheeseburger and a chili cheese hot dog. Both were exactly what I needed especially the hot dog, I'm still thinking about that chili. Our meal was incomplete though. It still needed desert. I haven't had a milkshake in a long time but being in here made me nostalgic so I had to grab one to go! I got a Reese's shake just like I used to get as a kid and boy did I not realize how much I missed them. That's the kind of place this is. It has a wholesome and timeless quality to it that takes you back to a simpler time. It's not fancy or dressed up, just quality food made by quality people. I wish I lived closer but I know I will make it back.

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.

Best affordable breakfast spot in Monroe! You order at the counter, grab a seat, and the food comes…read moreout quickly. The staff is always walking around making sure your drink stays full, too. I've already been back three times, and this place will definitely stay in my breakfast rotation!

Came in on a holiday looking for a basic breakfast. They have a huge menu that can be a little…read moreintimidating if you don't know what's on it. Everyone was very friendly and after we ordered we found our seats. Food came out and everything looked like it should have. Honestly nothing special about it, just a good hardy breakfast. This place is very much diner style eating and again, everyone was very nice.

always amazing food quality, staff, & ambiance !! the vibe…read more& music are always happy & all employees are kind & wanting to help, thank yall for always looking out! everything i've tried, i've loved. (the yellow sauce is my favorite ;) most recently i tried the quinoa stuffed avocado & it was so yummy. i did expect the quinoa to be warm & it was cold but i guess i should've expected that for a salad!

Stopped by for lunch with a friend and had a great meal, as always. I ordered the Naked Peruvian…read moreWrap. It was perfection. I chose Yuka fries as my side. I was trying to cut out carbs but these are too yummy and I couldn't resist ordering them. My friend had the same order and she loved her meal too. What a great restaurant in Sun Valley!

Stumbled upon Johnny Tomatoes the other day after work. Grabbed a family value meal. Turned out to…read morebe a great decision on my part! The large pie was delicious! Great crust! Tons of vodka penne pasta And a salad And garlic knots! The service was spot on and the atmosphere was fun and upbeat. So very glad I went in!

Been trying pizza places around monroe area durring lunch when working in the area so far this was…read morethe best spot. Pizza is great and comes out quick. Only complaint was it was pretty hot inside other then that no complaints on food or service. Would gladly return

Wow what a gem. This place has some of the best birria tacos I've had. There's no shortage of…read moreflavor in every ingredient. I was randomly in Monroe for a few hours and I'm glad I stopped by to try this spot. They are very authentic with a large menu and quite honestly everything looked and sounded delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out!!

Drove by the Marathon gas station the other day and saw an "Open" sign glowing red in the window…read morenext door. Breakfast. Empanadas. Other things. I'm hooked. Stopped in discovered they opened about a month ago. Ordered a sampler of empanadas: chicken, beef, and ham/cheese for under $10 to go. Everything was prepared as I waited in their little dining room that has a few tables and some high tops along two counters facing outside. Quaint. Charming. A little cramped. I loved it. The menu is a mixture of traditional American breakfast and lunch plus Mexican dishes like tostados, salchipapas, asada, choripan, and empanadas to name a few. I can see where they might build a quick takeout business. My empanadas were delicious. Looking to give a new business a try without breaking the bank. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter heading back before I can put my shoes on. Go here.

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.

Perfect example of, don't judge a book by its cover!! The inside was fresh and clean with beautiful…read morefarmhouse decor. We were a party of 8 and were seated in 5 minutes. Service was fast and friendly and all the food (Philly, Chicken Caesar wrap, Chicken Alfredo, French Toast and Chicken and Waffles, to name a few) was fantastic! Will def go again and highly recommend!

Locals recommended Gus' to us - great place!…read more All food was not only QUICKLY served, everything was delicious. Staff was very attentive and friendly.

The steak on the grill was the best. It was seared perfectly. Service is always amazing and we love…read moresitting outside listening to the amazing singer. Thank you for another great meal with Family.

The outdoor dining was lovely. Staff was pleasant however the food is like most places now a…read moredays... It was okay but not great.