Tess’s guidebook
Coffee, tea & pastries
We love CC because they are doing specialty coffee right here in Monroe! They carry local roasters and have a fantastic tea selection as well. The pastries are always fresh and the seating in the artists market is great for hanging out for a bit or browsing around.
8 locals recommend
Coffee Camper Co.
101 N Broad StWe love CC because they are doing specialty coffee right here in Monroe! They carry local roasters and have a fantastic tea selection as well. The pastries are always fresh and the seating in the artists market is great for hanging out for a bit or browsing around.
1000 Faces Coffee
510 N Thomas StFood scene
South On Broad
137A S Broad StThis is a great spot if you want a cocktail and a nice farm-to-table meal.
Your Pie is great for a quick lunch or full on dinner. They have options for those with allergies, dislikes, etc. and kids love it!
29 locals recommend
Your Pie
1250 Scenic Hwy SYour Pie is great for a quick lunch or full on dinner. They have options for those with allergies, dislikes, etc. and kids love it!
City Pharmacy is 20 minutes away in Covington and is very worth a visit for a fantastic meal and drinks!
21 locals recommend
City Pharmacy
1105 Church StCity Pharmacy is 20 minutes away in Covington and is very worth a visit for a fantastic meal and drinks!
We LOVE LR Burger. The Mr. Jones burger (pimento cheese🤤) and maybe a boozy milkshake or local beer is our usual! Their pimento cheese fries are also delicious. They have gluten free and vegetarian options as well!
8 locals recommend
LR Burger
202 E Spring StWe LOVE LR Burger. The Mr. Jones burger (pimento cheese🤤) and maybe a boozy milkshake or local beer is our usual! Their pimento cheese fries are also delicious. They have gluten free and vegetarian options as well!
Silver Queen is probably our favorite local restaurant. We love grabbing tacos and a beer on the upstairs patio!
Silver Queen
125 N Wayne StSilver Queen is probably our favorite local restaurant. We love grabbing tacos and a beer on the upstairs patio!
One of our absolute favorites! They have amazing turmeric lattes and fantastic wine to go alongside some amazing Mediterranean-ish food.
113 locals recommend
The National
232 W Hancock AveOne of our absolute favorites! They have amazing turmeric lattes and fantastic wine to go alongside some amazing Mediterranean-ish food.
Hiking, Nature
Ft. Yargo is about 20 minutes from our house and has loads of great trails for walking and for mountain biking.
29 locals recommend
Fort Yargo State Park
210 S Broad StFt. Yargo is about 20 minutes from our house and has loads of great trails for walking and for mountain biking.
We love the trails at hard labor--for hiking and for mountain biking! There's also a great golf course, canoes for rent and trails for horses.
21 locals recommend
Hard Labor Creek State Park
5 Hard Labor Creek RoadWe love the trails at hard labor--for hiking and for mountain biking! There's also a great golf course, canoes for rent and trails for horses.
We love biking or running with the dogs here. It’s has great places for kids to play and long, beautiful paved paths.
6 locals recommend
Harbins Park
2995 Luke Edwards RdWe love biking or running with the dogs here. It’s has great places for kids to play and long, beautiful paved paths.
Children's book shop
The Story Shop is a magical little store that's worth going into no matter the age! Check out every nook and cranny and little hidden rooms, and maybe grab a book for your little one or a friend!
7 locals recommend
The Story Shop
124 N Broad StThe Story Shop is a magical little store that's worth going into no matter the age! Check out every nook and cranny and little hidden rooms, and maybe grab a book for your little one or a friend!
Events
There are often loads of events at the horse park, but when there aren't, the trails are wonderful for walking or mountain biking.
43 locals recommend
Georgia International Horse Park
1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy NEThere are often loads of events at the horse park, but when there aren't, the trails are wonderful for walking or mountain biking.
Brewery
Great space for hanging out and some of the best locally brewed beer around!
149 locals recommend
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveGreat space for hanging out and some of the best locally brewed beer around!
Great space for hanging out, lots of outdoor space for yard games and games for kids. Dog friendly.
38 locals recommend
The Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind BlvdGreat space for hanging out, lots of outdoor space for yard games and games for kids. Dog friendly.
Less than five minutes down the road and it has some of the best local beer!
9 locals recommend
Southern Brewing Company - Monroe
123 N Lumpkin StLess than five minutes down the road and it has some of the best local beer!