Best Breakfast and Brunch in Monroe, LA
Monroe's breakfast scene is built on diners, biscuits, and Southern plates that have been feeding the same families for decades. From the red vinyl booths at Belle's to the flaky biscuit sandwiches at Delta Biscuit Company, these are the spots where Monroe wakes up. This guide covers the best breakfast and brunch restaurants in Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana.
"Chicken fried steak with sausage gravy, hot water cornbread, and fresh beignets"
Belle's Ole South Diner
Belle's Ole South Diner is the most authentic Southern breakfast spot in the guide. The chicken fried steak with sausage gravy and the steak omelet are both standouts, and the hot water cornbread is something you won't find at most places. Fresh beignets round out a menu that draws families from across the parish every weekend.
"Scratch-made biscuits, Gouda grits, and a butter pecan latte on Tower Drive"
Delta Biscuit Company
Delta Biscuit Company is Monroe's most popular breakfast spot, with scratch-made biscuits as the foundation for everything on the menu. The Gouda grits and chicken and waffles are both standouts, and the butter pecan latte has developed its own following. Gluten-free waffles and hearty omelets are also available for diverse dietary needs.
"Daily rotating home-style Southern plates served cafeteria-style in West Monroe"
Simply Southern Cafe
Simply Southern Cafe runs a rotating daily menu of home-cooked Southern comfort food served cafeteria-style. The menu changes each day, so regulars check ahead of time. It's a weekday lunch staple for locals who want real food without a long wait, and the warm, cozy dining space keeps people coming back.
"Monroe's classic pharmacy counter diner with old-fashioned burgers and hot plates"
Aron's Pharmacy & Diner
Aron's is a Monroe original: a working pharmacy with a diner counter that has been feeding the neighborhood for decades. The burgers are made fresh and the hot deli items are prepared to order. It's the kind of place that feels like it belongs in a different era, in the best way.
"Cheesy chicken spaghetti and fried pork chops in a family-friendly West Monroe diner"
Simpson's Diner
Simpson's Diner is a family-friendly neighborhood spot in West Monroe with home-style cooking at affordable prices. The cheesy chicken spaghetti is the standout dish alongside fried pork chops and fish dinners. Breakfast plates are hearty and available at prices that make it easy to bring the whole family.
"Open 24 hours: scattered, smothered, covered hashbrowns and strawberry shortcake waffles"
Waffle House
The Well Rd Waffle House runs 24 hours and is the most-reviewed breakfast spot in the guide. The hashbrowns come in every configuration and the strawberry shortcake waffles are the sweet option worth ordering. Counter service is fast even during the early morning rush, which makes it the go-to for early starts or late nights.
"Red beans and rice, crispy fried chicken, and homestyle burgers in West Monroe"
Cajun Diner
Cajun Diner serves straightforward Louisiana comfort food on the outskirts of West Monroe. The red beans and rice with sausage and cornbread is the signature plate. Made-to-order burgers come with thin, crispy fries and a freshly fried okra side that stands apart from typical fast food.
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