Awesome food that is homemade and delicious. My first bite was a wow moment. The staff was amazing and super friendly and genuine not fake friendly. I definitely want to return soon and I look forward to trying out something different on the menu. I ordered the dog pile and it was huge and so delicious. The biscuits are game changers...trust me. read more

It was my first time there but it has been the greatest experience eating out in a loooooong time! I couldn't believe how good the food was and how polite the employees were. And then my eyes just couldn't believe how little it cost! My new favorite place to eat. I just wish they were open longer hours. read more

Amazingly friendly staff!! The food was great... simple delicious comfort food. My new favorite place in Monroe.

The Pot Luck Cafe captures that old-school, small-town diner vibe pretty much spot on. The service is friendly and pretty much without pretense, again just capturing that old-school feel to it. The menu is pretty straightforward and again, reminiscent od those old-school diners in small towns across our great nation. The menu does take culinary chances, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The menu represents tried and true dishes that have pleased Americans for decades. Overall, I had a decent enough experience at the Pot Luck Cafe. If you are in the area, check it out. read more

In today's world of over-the-top food choices (especially for breakfast and brunch), Pot Luck Cafe feels like a throwback to Mel's Diner from the 70's show Alice! [ THE FOOD ] This is not a place that will impress you with creative menu items, or Instagram-worthy presentations, or even a modern decor. It's true old school with no frills or thrills, and that's just the way their customer base likes it! They have absolutely no trouble filling seats and have been doing so since 1949. It really is a pretty standard small town southern menu with probably the most exciting item of the breakfast choices being THE DAWG PILE. Monroe is University of Georgia Bulldog (or Dawg) country, thus the name. The pile lumps all your favorites onto one plate: 2 scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, and cubed potatoes loaded on top of an open face biscuit, then smothers them in sawmill gravy. It's not a dish that's gonna cause people to flock from all over the state, but it is a very decent breakfast at a decent price. The pancakes are also no frills, but they are plate sized and delicious in the traditional sense. We also ordered a blueberry muffin for $1.50. It came to the table piping hot. While we really enjoyed it, I would have loved if it included a sugary glaze like you find on Bojangles Bo-Berry Biscuits. [ THE SERVICE ] Where Pot Luck Cafe will absolutely impress you is with their down home hospitality. I'm telling you, if you don't leave this place feeling like you are part of the family, then you are just a grumpy human being that probably shouldn't be allowed around live people! You will have a main server, but the entire staff is probably going to visit your table at one point or another during your meal. They are going to make sure you have everything you need and correct any problem. The owner's wife greeted us outside to let us know wait times. She also asked our table preference based on a few tables that would be leaving soon while briefly taking time to get to know us. We watched the cleaning staff flat out attacked each dirty table the moment its previous inhabitants walked out the door. After cleaning and refilling all condiments, they then walk another set of diners to the table. One person might take your drink order, while another takes your meal order, and yet another brings your meal to the table. Meanwhile, nearly every time ANY of them pass by they will ask if you have everything you need. Miss Jackie was our main server and she has been there over 34 years. She has also won BEST SERVER in the county multiple times during her tenure. You're gonna love her... and all the staff for that matter. [ THE VERDICT ] Listen, even if you don't love your meal for whatever reason, you WILL love the southern charm this place exudes!!! This is what REAL service looks like firsthand. The food is probably not going to blow you away, but the staff will. I wouldn't be surprised if they are calling you by name from memory within three visits! Good food, great prices and amazing service! I'm convinced the name Pot Luck comes from the fact everyone on staff contributes to your meal. ENJOY! read more

Pot Luck Cafe - 2 eggs, city ham, bacon, sausage, home fries on an open biscuit, all covered in gravy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe, Georgia

A bunch of us old retired guys from Walton Community Church meet here every Wednesday morning and we love it. Our server, Rhonda, is the best! We are never disappointed with the food and the place is full of good, friendly folks. If you don't have anyone to eat breakfast with, see you at 7:30 Wednesday, we'll be looking for you! read more

Pot Luck Cafe - Hello from the Walton Community Church Men's Breakfast Group! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe, Georgia

Very good country home cooking. Small town feel. Everybody was very polite. It's on the back side of the main street in downtown Monroe. It was very convenient to get to with lots of parking. read more

Wonderful service and wonderful food. Great breakfast biscuits!! gravy biscuits, and red links for the bomb. cheese grits mom used to make.

Love this old school diner but they don't stay open long enough to call themselves a brunch rest!

A decent local greasy spoon to grab lunch or breakfast at. Definitely nothing special. The prices were low and service was quick- the food was bland though. The cheeseburger I had tasted great but was pretty small (reasonable considering the price, but definitely order a side if you get one.) The fries were what you get frozen from the grocery store lol. Overall not a bad spot but also not a place I strongly recommend. ‍ read more

Maybe my first visit today was just an off day? I got the special of the day for my kid who loves veggies. Corn, speckled peas, and collards with meatloaf. The peas were awful, corn very bland, and collards tough. Meatloaf was burnt. I had the pot luck soup which was like a vegetable stew. I will say it came out super hot, and wasn't awful. Definitely wouldn't order it again, though. Cornbread wasn't sweet, so that was a plus. We left still hungry. Food was awful today. If I go back, it'll be a long time. Our waitress also never checked on us after we ordered. read more

Pot Luck Cafe - Dry meat, sub par "soup" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe, Georgia

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We received hospitable and friendly service while sitting at an outside table considering how busy they were on a Saturday morning. The biscuits are incredible! Big, soft and fluffy on the inside! The sausage is Holifield Farms in Covington Ga. Big portions, attentive service and great prices. read more

Pot Luck Cafe - a plate of food and a cup of coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monroe, Georgia

Go with caution to Pot Luck Cafe because the name is misleading. The only reason I'm giving Pot Luck Cafe two stars is because of the nice servers, quick service, good deviled egg (just 1 though as a side choice--1 deviled egg!!!) and good sweet tea. It was downhill from there. The portions were tasteless and skimpy for the price. The potato salad and slaw tasted like they were from Kroger. The crinkle fries are what you find in any frozen food department. The fried chicken was the size of a Chick-FIL-A chicken strip. It was mostly breading and greasy. Where was the chicken? The cornbread was nothing special. A plate of sadness. This was my Mother Day treat, so we were all disappointed. We were not offered the breakfast menu and after our meal we saw it online and that it's available along with lunch. That was disappointing. I love a good pot luck, but this was a far cry from what was expected. read more

What a great find! Saturday morning was super busy but you would not know it. Great service. The food was a great, southern breakfast. And you must try the blueberry muffins! read more

Great little breakfast diner. Service was excellent; the servers all share the load. I had a biscuit and gravy. Mmm, mmm, good!

We love Pot Luck! Family owned and operated, this local favorite is a wonderful small-town cafe with terrific food and friendly service. Food is always freshly prepared and served with minimal wait, even when they are slammed with customers on a Saturday morning. Menu offerings include traditional Southern breakfast dishes and daily lunch specials with meats and vegetables as well as burgers and sandwiches. You can't go wrong whether you choose breakfast or lunch! read more

Still love this place a year later! Great food and great service. Love this place for breakfast with my hubby! Great prices and wonderful people. read more

Down home atmosphere and friendly service. Food like homemade. A real value. I enjoy seeing the servers! Shout out to Tina and Jackie. Hope to see you soon! Tori says Hi! Madi and Wayne read more

You're not gonna find a better breakfast place or nicer people in Monroe. They serve all the classic breakfast foods.

Service is great, food is great, company is great! The place was packed for breakfast, but it felt comfortable and we were well tended to throughout our meal. read more

Best blueberry muffins in the United States of America! Great people, great small town community feel.

Very nice friendly atmosphere with great food!! All staff is very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend read more

Perfect place for a good southern breakfast! Very welcoming environment with great food and service at great prices!

Great little local restaurant with home cooked meals! Staff is super friendly and the food is just plain good!

Good food, good service, good experience. The vibe is always good when I visit. Definitely a spot to try if you a simple country meal.

Food is horrible and the waitresses some young girl kept bad mouthing some girl that was hitting on her baby daddy. The food used to be great but not anymore. Decor is the same.Fried Chicken read more

Love Love Love the service, just as much as we love the home cooked breakfast! We come every Saturday and never ever get tired of trying items from the menu. read more

Very local oriented place. Service was mediocre at best. Waitress never checked on us to see if we needed anything and we did. I ordered pancake with country ham and eggs. The eggs were fried well and tasted very good. Country ham was a good sized portion and was not over cooked so it tasted fine. The pancake however was bland with very little flavor. Came out hot but was served with no butter. After 2 try's to flag our waitress, she finally stopped and we asked for butter . I never heard of eating pancakes or grits without butter .She asked if e didn't have any on the table . I thought that if we had it , why would I ask for it. She turned to another table and took all the whipped spread , not butter, and dropped it on our table with the check and left. This spread is artificial crap. a this was the last interaction we had with our waitress. Although she passed near our table several times. No , how was your breakfast, can I get you anything else?' Needless to say my gratuity reflected the level of service we received . No, we were not locals who eat here all the time. That is even more reason to go out of your way to help make a repeat customer. I will not be. Save you time and eat at the Waffle House. read more

This is my favorite place to eat breakfast in the area. It is like eating at Mama's house. Everything you could want for a hearty breakfast to start the day off right. read more

Proper Southern breakfast. Great small town spot. Not known for flare, but a standard for the local which fill the place up.

What a wonderful small family owned restaurant!! Always busy - always packed but ALWAYS QUICK - delicious with their hand made sausage and biscuits - fresh gravy !! Everything always made fresh !! read more

Pot Luck is a treasure in our town. It's always bustling, but you always get served fresh, hot food with a smile. If you aren't afraid to meet new people, join the community table if there is an open seat. read more

We experienced bad luck at pot luck. Don't be deceived by the 5 star ratings. Maybe these people haven't been to a pot-luck dinner. The only side options outside of the special were French Fries, sliced tomato, and a deviled egg. Our plates looked like a skimpy child's portion. Skimpy! They made $10.80 profit on an $11 meat and three. read more

I was disappointed. The vegetables tasted like they came straight out of a can. The service was pleasant and the food was served in a timely manner. read more

yummy blueberry muffins. The place is always packed every saturday I eat here. Quick service

Food is excellent! The 45 minute wait is the reason for 4 stars. Kind of cramped and noisy but overall very friendly!

Best breakfast joint in Monroe! Incredible service. Awesome atmosphere! We love coming here every Saturday morning!

Such a great place! Food and service are amazing! Always my pick for breakfast! I love the biscuits. You never have an empty coffee cup. The servers are always going around to make sure everything is fine! read more

Food and service was really good. Not to pricey either. Very clean restaurant. A must try

I'm a regular here because it is consistently outstanding. Good food and super service always. I especially like Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch. They always serve turkey and dressing on Wednesdays and on Fridays it is picnic day at Pot Luck Cafe with their fried chicken boneless chicken breast and the best potato salad ever. read more