This is probably one of the coolest joints I've ever been in. The food is amazing. The staff is…read morebeyond friendly. You could not ask for a better atmosphere. I'm visiting NC from New York and my brother in law showed me this gem and I was thoroughly pleased. I would recommend this to everyone!!

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.

Stopped in for the Americana vibes with full intentions of trying multiple beers and settling in…read morefor a nice little tasting adventure. That plan lasted exactly one beer--not because the beer wasn't good (it was), but because the situation became untenable. This is a beer‑only spot, and they do beer right. Cold, tasty, and very much the kind of place where you want to sample a few different pours. The owner was extremely nice, genuinely welcoming, and the inside ambiance was cozy, relaxed, and perfect for lingering... under normal circumstances. Now, an important warning for future patrons: Do. not. make. eye contact. with. Man with goatee. Names have been changed to protect this poor man. I don't know why, because I need to protection from him! Roger does not require proximity. Rog does not wait to be introduced. If Rog catches your eye and senses even the slightest openness to conversation, he will latch onto you like a tractor beam. Suddenly Rog is there--locked in, talking directly into your ear, insulting you, monologuing, and completely derailing your plans to enjoy literally any additional beer. Once the insults begin, your tasting plans are over. The only remaining option is to chug your beer so you have a socially acceptable excuse to leave. This is no longer a fun beer experience--it is an extraction mission. So yes--great beer, great owner, great atmosphere. We wanted to try more beers. We truly did. But Rog made escape the priority. Would return. Would avoid eye contact and drink defensively next time.

FANTASTIC beer (and selection), FANTASTIC atmosphere, and OUTSTANDING service!…read more Such a cool space, especially during temperate weather when all the doors are open! Dog friendly! Great merch!

Excellent stout and fun atmosphere! They have trivia on…read moreTuesdays and good beer. I like the Neapolitan stout for chocolate infused stouts. Parking in the lot.

After my wife chose to visit the area for her birthday weekend, she continued doing some research…read moreand found Southern Range. We decided to check it out before heading to our hotel. We arrived about 7:30pm on a Friday evening. Parking was easy in a nearby lot and we could hear what sounded like live music as we walked toward the building. Sure enough, lucky for us, a live duo was playing on a small stage in front of the outdoor seating. "Sweet Talkin' Johnny" began singing songs from Tom Petty and we knew we wanted to sit and listen for a while. The interior is decorated with fun pictures throughout, which we loved. The portrait of Kramer from Seinfeld was perfect. My wife also reported the women's room has the famous picture of a naked Burt Reynolds from the Cosmopolitan magazine circa 1972. The men's room has the vintage classic poster of Farrah Fawcett and artwork of a dude on a toilet. We did not ask much about their variety of beers after finding the "Big Ass Umbrella" IPA, but we believe they have 16 taps, which, we think include both a variety of their own beers as well as other hard beverages such as seltzers and ciders. They also have a cooler full of assorted 4/6 packs which can be purchased. Tonight we were fortunate enough they had a food truck/trailer serving Nashville Hot Chicken in addition to the live music. Overall, an awesome experience!

Home Brew is the cutest, most laid back place! The staff is amazing and they have a huge selection…read moreof drinks!

This is one of my favorite date night places!…read more The owners are friendly and always have great suggestions as to what you should drink that day! Homebrew specializes in adult beverages that are local to North Carolina so if you want someone visiting to have a taste of home then this is the place. They are dog-friendly (they have smoothie bowls for dogs I believe). They have sip-and-paint classes about once a month and local bands on the regular. They even have a karaoke night! Did I mention they have a beer club where you can get a plaque on the wall? Ask about the beer venturers!

My first time going last week to watch my friend play pool (he won, of course!). Very much the…read more"pool vibe" that evening, but it WAS League night. Other events: appeared to have 2 poker tables set up and darts on the other side of the large open-space bar. Had a nice conversation with the bartender (Marie? I'm horrible with name), but she was great converstation. Pool Captain was a sweet woman and I look forward to seeing her again. Spoke with a few friendly patrons and everyone seemed very kind. We had eaten before we got there, so I can't comment on the food, maybe next time. Actually looking forward to going again! Would've probably been 5 stars, but I couldn't rate food I didn't try. I'll post again in about 2 weeks or so and let everyone know about the food. Might just pop this up to a 5!

It's a smoky little dive but it is awesome. It looks from the outside like it used to be a…read morelaundromat but it's even better inside! They have a 'crazy' selection of bottled beer featuring Yuengling if you can believe it! The touch tunes jukebox is great because with the app you can get some people scratching their heads. All kidding aside everyone was friendly. The drinks are reasonably priced and the service is great. I would definitely stop in for a MBC beer.

A good time - YES Good customer service - YES…read moreFamily owned and also treats you like family - YES I went on a Friday night which was Karaoke night. The drinks were flowing and some good singing was being done. They also have hookah. I will totally return the next time I'm in the Charlotte/Monroe area.

This place is a hidden gem. I frequently pass this restaurant/bar and was excited to finally try…read morewhen my co workers decided to have a party here. It's a large space with two different areas even a stage. There is plenty of parking but it's hard to see the line of the road at night. They seriously need repacking and another light. We had appetizers the meatballs were soft and delicious the rice was well-prepared and the green beans were yummy. The drinks are my favorite part was the long island ice tea-it's something that I highly recommend and comes strong. The vibe and energy of the staff was really cool. Super chilled and low key "the spot". Try them Out you will be pleasantly surprised.

Definitely my favorite watering hole in Monroe. I have never had a bad drink there and the bar…read morestaff is very attentive and knowledgeable. They have live entertainment on weekends and the ambience is perfect for a friendly gathering or even drinks before dinner on a date. Their selection of bourbon is the best in the county and their drink specials each month are always extra special!

I popped in here while I was in town visiting some friends. They had a good drink selection. There…read morewere lots of places to sit and I appreciate any place that has tables for large groups.

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?"

We decided to come here for our weekly work lunch with everyone. One of coworkers said this place…read morewas great, so why not try it, right? First thing I noticed they have shecrab soup...instant win there. I ordered a big bowl and it did not disappoint. I order ten wings, garlic parm and teriyaki. Wing sauce is good but I did order the blue cheese. I am spoiled with homemade blue cheese from another local restaurant and you can tell it is definitely basic dressing. Atmosphere is great and I would want to see this place when it's busy. Four stars because of the so-so blue cheese...but other than that it's 5 all the way!

Tap and Vine - Sun Valley (Indian Trail) Tapas…read more Calimari Crab Cakes Bang Bang Shrimp French Dip Sliders Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms Short Rib on polenta Everything was good! The service always excellent at this location.

A hidden gem in Indian Trail! Cool, comfy seating inside and a lovely patio-style vibe outside,…read morecomplete with live plants and privacy screens! There is definitely something for everyone on the expansive menu and if you are a "grazer" like me, you can try lots of delicious food and find lots of favorites! We love to go either friends and share! Yummy desert options and drink specials (who has Tito's for $5?!?) and Taco Tuesday is a no-brainer... only $15 for 2 gourmet tacos and a margarita! WHAAAAAT? Friendly service, lovely atmosphere and crazy-good food/drinks tucked away in the far corner of the Sun Valley shopping center... Who Knew?!? I can't wait for them to open so I can try the Sunday Brunch!

I really enjoy it every time we stop in here. Service is so warm and friendly! Love the vibe and…read morethe live music. The holiday drinks are delicious, there is something for everyone. Such a perfect date night spot!

I don't think I can say enough good things about my first impression of Grapes! The owner, Corine,…read morewas warm, inviting, and genuine even though I came in very underdressed for the ambiance. (It was a rough day and I was just trying to charge my EV and lick my wounds a bit.) She handles customers with the kind of grace and quiet kindness that I wish I could bottle and sell. Great selection of wines by the bottle to take home and on the menu. Speaking of the menu... there wasn't anything that I didn't want to try. Very solid Antipasto/Charcuterie offerings and a great selection of add ons. From top to bottom the menu is extremely well thought out. My head turned every time she brought out someone else's plate. (The Roasted Portabello Mushroom is on my to do list!) I say all of that to say: EAT HERE! DRINK HERE! The other reviews are not lying. Really, even if I didn't come back for the food (which I will). I will definitely come back for a little bit of kindness on an otherwise awful day. Thanks for being a bright spot today. Glad to know good business owners are still hanging in there.