Southern Roots Bar & Grill

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.

Fountain in courtyard

Kickin' Chicken sammie

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Turkey melt

East Frank Superette & Kitchen

4.5(111 reviews)

0.2 mi

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.

Ham, egg and cheese bagel

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BIG ol' burrito. OMG!

Oasis Restaurant

4.2(33 reviews)

0.3 mi

This place is a gem!!! Basic, inexpensive delicious sandwiches and pies. We had the Chicken Salad…read moresandwich and the Pimento cheese sandwich and a piece of fruits of the forest pie. Delicious!!! Also try their Russian tea! Very friendly people, local and truly a great lunch experience. Cash only.

I came here on a Tuesday for lunch. The ambiance is that of an old lunch counter vibe--very simple…read moreand divey but clean. I ordered two hot dogs all the way to go. The service was prompt and efficient. From ordering to receiving the food the wait time was less than 10 mins. The hot dogs were solid overall. Nice flavor on the hot dog itself. Bun was nicely steamed. Slaw was good. Onions were fresh. My only complaint is that they were light handed on the chili and heavy handed on the onions, slaw and mustard which didn't create the most balanced flavor profile--overly vinegary and creamy without the savoriness of the chili. Which really makes the hot dog for me. Still a solid lunch choice and for $6.30 it's an unbeatable value.

Dog and kraut

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Main Street Bistro

4.3(49 reviews)

0.3 mi

We stopped by last night for a quick meal before joining some folks for karaoke. They informed us…read morewhen we sat down the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes so my wife opted for the club sandwich and I got the chicken tenders. Her club was huge and stuffed with cheese and meat and really good looking bacon. My chicken tenders were big and well cooked and the honey mustard sauce was excellent. Even with them closing in a few minutes we didn't feel rushed or in the way. They were attentive to us keeping our drinks filled and making sure I got a box to take my chicken home for later. Yes their chicken tenders were good enough to want to take home. Hope to visit again soon.

So, I figured it was time to update my review of this amazing place. As I mentioned before, I'd…read morekeep coming back; and, true to my word, I'm literally there every Sunday for Brunch, grinning like I own the place while the staff (who are absolute gems, by the way) welcome me in. I've also stopped by for dinner a few times, and let me tell you, these folks don't miss. The food? Always fresh and delicious. The service? Fast, professional, and somehow still warm and personable. They've really built a fantastic team here, and at this point, I'm pretty sure I qualify for honorary family membership. Someone get me a name tag that says "MSB Cousin." If you're ever there for Brunch when the "Big Stack" is on the menu, please try it. You're going to love it, and the many other brunch and dinner items on the menu.

Sandwich and fries

Salad

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The Smoke Pit

4.2(265 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great food, and the portion sizes are generous. Our group of…read moreseven ordered many different entrees, and everyone was satisfied with their meals. Two highlights were the Stockyard sandwich, and the Blueberry Chicken Salad. Check out the photos!

I know there's great debate in TX vs NC BBQ - I stand by NC BBQ through and through. So while I was…read morein Monroe, I had to stop for some. My best friend took me here with high accolades for the food already, so I was pretty stoked. My fiancé and I got the burnt ends and pulled pork. Listen, the burnt ends were moist, flavorful, and even though I was stuffed I just had to finish it. The beans were nice and sweet. The cornbread buttery. And of course I had to get my fried okra, my favorite southern food. They didn't skimp out on portions. The restaurant was ambient and the servers on standby whenever we needed anything. The tables are stacked with different types of sauces for you to try, so you'll get the flavor you're looking for and more. I can't wait to go back down for another visit and try more stuff!

Pulled pork platter

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Pulled pork and smoked sausage delivered via Door Dash. Mmmmm.

Duke's Grill

3.8(117 reviews)

0.9 mi

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 been in Monroe forever and stays busy. They have wonderful staff great burgers and alway…read moreLuke warm fries. Like the Bible says in Revelation 3:15~16 Luke warm fries. They do such a great job in every area with that one exception. The fries are never ever hot and crisp but I go anyway. My friend won't let me say anything. Too bad.

The lunchtime crowd

Small order of onion rings. Mmmm.

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Here's the wares.

Habibi’s Deli

4.5(20 reviews)

0.9 mi

I used to recommend this place, but after my recent experience, I can't anymore…read more First, they barely have any sides or appetizers. The only side they consistently seem to have is fries. I wanted cheese fries, but they told me they didn't have any cheese. That made no sense because they were still selling hamburgers and chopped cheese sandwiches, so clearly they had cheese. On top of that, I was told my food would be ready in 20-25 minutes, but I ended up waiting an entire hour. When I finally got my order, it wasn't even made correctly. I asked for both white sauce and red sauce, and neither was included. The long wait, lack of menu items, and incorrect order were very disappointing. I had been seeing them promoting this place on TikTok and I wanted to support a local business, but after this experience, I hope they improve their customer service, food preparation, and inventory management. The only reason for two stars is they sauce but they stay forgetting it!!

Ok this place is fantastic. Yes it's a hole in the wall and it's basically just a take out place…read more But I had to try it. I knew what to expect walking in a gas station but didn't know it was going to be cooked fresh and DELICIOUS! The service was super friendly and pointed me the right direction. I wanted a rice dish and got the lamb to try out. Wow! It was full of flavor and not greasy like some places. Ultra flavorful rice, with meat and a nice salad to go with it covered in a nice white dressing. You can also get a hot or a garlic sauce on the side. This will be the first of many times we will go. 1. Take out only 2. Grab a drink there at gas station or at QT and enjoy a nice halal meal.

Lamb with rice (plated at home)

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Lamb Gyro with fries

Hathaway's Chicken N Biscuits

4.0(91 reviews)

1.0 mi

Hathaways never disappoints. It's a staple in Monroe and if you want some chicken and sides you…read morecan't beat it. The chicken tenders are large and there are plenty of choices for sides. You can get tea in gallons and dressings like ranch which for my family is a must. It's a great place to feed a lot of folks because they can handle large orders easily and they have a great system for processing them. The dining area is small but there are seats in the back.

I heard about Hathaway's years ago and we just finished at the farmers market and my wife said, "Do…read moreyou want to go get a bucket of chicken and I remembered Hathaway's. We all got excited to have fired chicken and biscuits for Sunday lunch. As hungry as I was, my wife talked me out of the 18 piece dinner. We got 13 pieces with 8 biscuits and 3 sides- Mac n cheese, Cole slaw and potato salad. It took about 4 minutes for them to get our food together and we were out! The girl who handed me my food chased me down in the parking lot for the container of Mac n cheese: much appreciated! Headed back to the house on a short ride to enjoy our meal....... We enjoyed our first meal from Hathaways on the porch. Definitely will be my place when the family is craving "a bucket of chicken". Thanks.

To-Go or Dine-In

Chicken livers and mac-n-cheese

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13 PC Fried Chicken

Little Country Kitchen

4.8(49 reviews)

2.8 mi

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.

Yum

Outside March 10, 2026

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Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill

2.9(34 reviews)

0.9 mi

Fun spot when they actually stay open for as long as their hours saaayyy, they always close early.read more

Food selection was huge and original. Food was actually very good service was excellent. I highly…read morerecommend eating here. Next time we are down this way I will stop in again

Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill - Monroe

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Jessica H.

4 years ago

We so enjoyed the grilled shrimp tacos and my husband loves frog legs and was happy to see they were the special Wednesday night. Great food and service. Two different servers checked on us and made sure our tea glasses were full. They are happy and made small talk and you could just tell they enjoyed working at Southern Roots. Thanks for a great evening read more

Canupot P.

7 years ago

if i could rate them 0 stars i would. hell, i'd rate them negative stars. the managers are assholes, especially the managers daughter. they exploit their underage workers, are rude to their staff AND customers, and overall is a terrible company. disgusting & unethical. won't be returning - think twice about supporting this business. read more

Alexandria D.

6 years ago

If you're looking for a plate full of racism, I highly recommend this place! The homogenous color range really rings it in as top destinations in Monroe! Check it soon, because times are changing and it's gonna be left behind with their outdated attitudes. read more

Victoria B.

6 years ago

This place is amazing!! Give it a try if you get a chance. All food made fresh and is amazing!

Mary J.

6 years ago

Phenomenal EVERY single time! Food is AMAZING & service is so friendly! Highly recommend!

Heather C.

5 years ago

Food was delicious and portion sizes are huge. Great atmosphere and friendly servers.

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