This place is very cool...very cool indeed…read more A rating of five stars, based on atmosphere alone, would be appropriate! Obviously the theme is richly macabre. The spirit of Edgar Allan Poe, and Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega version) would find themselves very much at home in Nocturnal! Fortunately, the appeal of this place goes well beyond its cool vibe. The coffee is great. It's potent. It more than satisfied my incessant desire for STRONG FLAVORS! The other drinks that I tried were excellent as well. I didn't try any pastries or other snacks, but I have to admit that they looked very tempting. At first I would have thought that this place seems a little out of place in downtown Monroe. But after coming here a few times, and checking out the very interesting crowd, I realize that I was mistaken. I'll definitely be back, and I'll bring the wife. She'll love it too. Five stars!!

What a fun place for spooky lovers! I felt like I was back in Salem, MA super fun place to grab a…read morefun coffee drink, or sit and work. Love the atmosphere and the staff were so friendly. Goths and ghouls this is the place for you! And honestly regular folk too (:

Was greeted and everyone working was super friendly and willing to help! Great food options,…read morehealthy and tasty-- I got a panini sandwich. An amazing outdoor space to enjoy some sunny days by the River. An awesome selection of beer and wine and pastries. Came to do some work and there's plenty of room for patrons and places to get work done. Come back in evenings for ice cream at some cheaper prices than most places and live music at times on the patio. Highly recommend!

I loved the setting, old style pub. The bar and the coffee bar are beautiful. My friend and I had…read moreseasonal lattes and vegan tarts, all delicious. Service was friendly and helpful when we were deciding what to try.

Fresh Start Coffee House is... perfect. From the aesthetic charm to the mission, this quaint…read morelittle coffee house is a must! On a foggy Saturday morning, heading South (I-75), we decided we should stop for some coffee. Unfamiliar with Monroe and wanting something other than gas station coffee, I found Fresh Start Coffee House. It's less than a mile off of the highway and worth the deviation. This unique little shop offers artisan coffee, inspired food and conversation. Paula and Vic, who own the shop engaged us as soon as we walked in. They offered recommendations and were genuinely polite. They told us that they employ people who are in recovery, re-entry and with special needs. Their space is available for church groups, community organizations and other community meetings. They also feature live bands on occasion. The coffee was amazing. We both got "Paula's Perfect", although we'll be back to try others we wanted. We got the carrot/berry (Morning Glory) muffin and it was delicious. The ambiance was fun, clean and well designed. The prices were fair and well worth the support of their mission. They also sell merchandise, art and other trinkets. If you are passing through, do yourself a favor and check Fresh Start Coffee House out. It's a hidden gem in Monroe, and a new regular stop for us.

This place was located across from our campground and I read about it online and really wanted to…read morecheck it out. We went later in the afternoon. and we were the only customers in there. We were quickly greeted and pointed to the menu to review our drink options. I chose a hot pistachio latte with almond milk and it was perfect. I'm so glad I got to check this place out and I would definitely stop again if I was in the area.

This store is FAN-TAB-U-LOUS! I used to be a Starbucks fan, but never again. The bitterness of the…read morecoffee, their HIGH prices, the snotty staff and the high cost just wasn't worth it. They think they are untouchable. I stopped at Biggby on Telegraph and HOLY COW. I will never, ever, buy coffee anyplace else. They have a HUGE selection of lattes; the staff is so sweet, funny and always nice. Even when they are super busy, they never make you feel rushed. I like Violet and Kiah especially. I was shocked that after only my 3rd visit, Violet not only remembered my brother's name but what kind of latte he drinks (because it's the same boring one every time). Violet and Kiah have talked me into trying a few different lattes off the HUGE menu and now I am hooked. I've read some of the "poor" reviews....and I think these were more isolated incidents. Also remember that people feed off the emotions given them. So go in with a smile. I have gone early morning, and early afternoon and have NEVER, EVER had a bad experience. Going on 3 years (and counting) as a loyal customer. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. Watch your back starbucks, there is a BETTER coffee place in town.

I come here to work on homework quite often, perfect atmosphere to study. This is the first coffee…read moreshop that I have been to that welcomes my explorative questioning for the perfect coffee drink for me. Audra, Violet, Oliver are incredible, but Kiah is the reason i come here. There is nothing like a hardworking and down-to-earth staff. This staff is incredibly warming, welcoming, and informative.

I have been hearing about this place from my hair dresser and always thought Monroe needed another…read morebakery, so I decided to try it. I like old fashion bakery with cupcakes and cake especially carrot cake not just the trendy stuff. They have both. I got 2 mini cupcakes and a piece of carrot cake. They were well above average and worth the cost. The service was friendly and helpful. They had plenty of parking and it was easy to get in and out to major roads. I will be back when I am in Monroe.

This is such a beautiful little bakery and coffee shop. I love the decor, the quaint tables you can…read moresit at to enjoy your coffee/tea and treat. You are always greeted with a welcome when you walk in and never rushed through choosing amongst their many delicious dessert offerings. The eclair, carrot cake, cannoli and lobster tails are always a favorite. And the mini cheesecake bites, especially the banana pudding one, so very good, and a great value in my opinion for it all. Prices are very resonable and in this economy that is appreciated. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I had my first match here. At the time it was a special, banana pudding matcha. It was so delicious. After that I was hooked. My order was always a banana pudding matcha with oat milk, and strawberry syrup. That was one of the best drinks I have ever had. The banana with the matcha, with the strawberry was just an absolute delight and hard to not drink all at once. Now the special is blueberry cheesecake, and it is also a wonderful drink. Highly recommend trying this little cute shop.

Pretty good Tim Horton's. You get your food fast and accurate…read more I like to get the BELT on an English muffin. Then it's an EMELT, but don't call it that because they might get confused. The unsweetened ice tea is the best in the area! Burger King's is good as well but it doesn't come in the pretty crystal plastic cup! The one on Telegraph has a Cold Stone Creamery and that one can be hit-or-miss. The Cold Stone's okay, but they certainly charge a lot for a little cup! Wow! Two reviews in one!

Old lady screaming all the time I don't recommend going in because all you hear is yelling.. they…read moretake forever to serve you and gave me 3 pieces of bacon on a bagel... 3. Asked for napkins because the napkins given had frosting all over it and old lady was complaining about how there was napkins in the bag. Went to the telegraph location and the old lady was there again. I can't escape her... plus they always get my order wrong. Kind of hard to eat when everyone's just screaming at eachother. And worker ran out saying "shut the fuck up bitch that's why they have ants everywhere don't drink their coke they have ants everywhere I'm calling the health department" and when he left they all were gossiping about him. Ant in my water. Horrible.

Love Monroe Nutrition! They have amazing shakes & teas for a heathy alternative to promote weight…read moreloss. This is located on Monroe Street in the same plaza as Monroe Florist. Street parking is ideal. The tea is amazing, keeps me going all day! I can't wait to come in and try some of their delicious shakes! The establishment is clean and the staff is friendly! Go check out Monroe Nutrition today!

Dunkin Donuts has always been my favorite venue for a chocolate glazed donut. When Dunkin Donuts…read morebegan making locations with a Baskin Robins combined, they won my heart. I love 31 Flavor's mint chocolate chip ice cream :). When they built this location in Monroe, I was excited. There were already three Tim Horton's locations in the City of Monroe, which was OK, but their donuts are just not the same. Don't get me wrong, I love Dunkin Donuts, but this location is screwy. First off, they built it right next to a Tim Horton's and Coldstone. Seriously, there is a Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robins within walking distance of Timmy ho's and Coldstone. Location Location Location!!! Their food is great when they have it in stock or are able to serve it, which somehow can be an issue here. Also, while I love Dunkin Donuts for their great donuts, their breakfast sandwhiches are AWFUL. They LOOK awful, they SMELL awful, they ARE awful. Their coffee is subpar, which is to be expected. Also slightly disappointed that their hours changed from 24 hours to 6am to Midnight.

Ordered 4 donuts, threw 2 away - they were stale and greasy, like they hadn't thrown out…read moreyesterday's donuts.

Excellent business, great healthy food & drinks and service as good as it gets. Try the Black…read moreSesame Latte while you're there.

Got back to visit my hometown and this place I've been meaning to check out. A healthy alternative…read moreto alot of easy and fast options but this place lived up to the bill. I just stopped in for a meeting and only got a smoothie but the decor was amazing. Very clean and I loved all the natural light coming in. I think it's cool to have an open concept kitchen and see the work they do! The only thing to consider would be it gets a little loud for meetings with the blenders going, but still a great hang for studying and lounging in my opinion. Our cashier was super friendly and helpful with menu options; she painted a good picture of ingredients and what the taste might be. I went with the golden smoothie and boy was it amazing! So flavorful. I'd definitely recommend anyone give it a try.