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The Monument Café
American Restaurant, Café, and Beer Garden$$$$
Downtown Georgetown, Georgetown
Ranked #2 for American restaurants in Georgetown
"Chicken Fried Chicken + Chocolate Pie = Foodie XTC"(3 Tips)
"King ranch casserole was amazing."(2 Tips)
"place was featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives"(2 Tips)
"Best chicken fried chicken and mashed potatoes"(3 Tips)
105 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- breakfast food
- Southern food
- king ranch casserole
- healthy food
- desserts
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Adam StallmanJune 13, 2015This place did a great job giving the atmosphere of an old diner. Chicken fried steak is awesome. Not a far walk from the downtown shops and the blue hole park.
Helen BoscoSeptember 3, 2016Everything about this place is good. Love that their foods are fresh, local, organic, and most of all delicious. The biscuits and fresh squeezed orange juice are the best! The coffee is excellent too.
Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013This cafe is the worst-kept secret in Georgetown. Near downtown Georgetown, it is always humming. Enjoy the biscuits they bring out, and try the liver-and-onions or turkey sandwich.- Kelli WidmerOctober 4, 2014Little pricey but doable. Pancakes are good. King ranch casserole was amazing. If it is your first visit you get a free piece of pie. We'd do it again. Service is a little slow. Monument pie AMAZING!
IceCreamG5 11December 24, 2017Great right next to the blue hole so go eat then swim at the blue hole. I also love their own store and how they grow a lot of the food there
Kristi KennedyJuly 14, 2013It's true !!!! If its ur first time here you do get free pie! And they have addictive gluten free chips as well as paid attention to my food Allergy!
Social News NetworkDecember 5, 2013Great homestyle food with an old-school cafe style. Definitely recommend the key lime pie with a nice cup of house coffee.
Andrea RodriguezJanuary 2, 2015The food here is amazing! Sometimes there is a wait for your food but other than that this is my favorite place for breakfast and brunch.
Tiffany AlmSeptember 26, 2011Best veggie burger I've ever had. Delicious fries. Delicious grilled tomatoes. Squash. Salsa is excellent. Love the music They play. Love the whole look and atmosphere.
Carl VottiMay 22, 2019Great spot for breakfast and lunch. The service is good and the wait staff are nice. Can be a little expensive, but it’s worth every penny.
This is the best diner I've been to! Fantastic array of fresh and healthy choices, but also wholesome entrees to spoil yourself with...
Southern LivingFebruary 21, 2012Made our South's Best List! Try the fried organic-chicken sandwiches or the blueberry pancakes, fresh off the griddle and onto your breakfast plate. Read more
Diana LoftisAugust 24, 2013For breakfast u can ask them to make pancakes however u want. Try the chocolate chip pecan a la mode. It's amazing!- Lisa LairdJune 23, 2012This place was featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives and it is great!! Try their orange juice and their pancakes are huge. Haven't had anything bad here!!
- IceCreamG5 11December 24, 2017My favorite thing is the king ranch casserole.Heard about them on a Food Network show and have loved there food and service. :-):-)
- Larry RosenmanNovember 30, 2018The salmon board is great, nice light breakfast. Get there early, it sells out often!
Chuck GuthrieDecember 31, 2014Chili Cheeseburger is totally awesome! We have eaten here several times. And our waitress was an angel, she has wings to prove it!
Vicki HoltJune 12, 2012This place is absolutely the most awesome place to eat. Everything was homemade down to the pie. Our server was a sweetheart and kept us constantly in tea and coffee.
Amanda GagnonAugust 7, 2013I love this place but I feel like my food is always forgotten and I have to ask multiple times for it. Other than that, I love this place.
They’ve got just four single-use restrooms for the entire restaurant. It’s not very efficient for a restaurant this size, and can cause long lines.
The DaytripperJune 20, 2013Just blocks away from the square are the legendary Monument Cafe for homecooking and El Monumento for delectable interior Mexican.
Cassie AndersonNovember 17, 2013They are knowledgable about gluten and have options including gluten free buns! Ask for Donna, she's a sweetheart.
They have amazing pancakes -the best! Also, they have an awesome chocolate shake.
Julie StoutApril 7, 2012Cheese burger tastes like it came fresh off my backyard grill. Very good! Great mashed potatoes and gravy.
Rachel PruittAugust 14, 2013I got eggs Benedict&it was gr8. I was expecting slow service bc of all the past posts but they were pretty quick (we came at brunch) U do get a free piece of pie for 1st timers but u have 2 mention it
Important to note: The "Veggie Fries" are dredged in rice flour, so if you're on a low or slow carb diet... These are probably not for you. (They're really good though.)
Some menu changes recently. Quality and service are still great.
Try the Strawberry Lemonade it is the best I have ever had.
Alex M.September 7, 2011Food never disappoints. A classic diner restaurant without much of the "greasy-spoon" feel.
Nicole SillimanJune 21, 2010Ask for bryana or valerie they will take real good care of you! And you have to try the deserets!
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The Monument Café is a locally owned and operated restaurant designed to be reminiscent of the Texas roadside cafes of the 1920's to the 1940's. We serve only fresh meats, vegetables and desserts. Everything we serve is cooked and prepared in the restaurant by our employees. We buy as many of our vegetables as possible from local farmers as well as raise several vegetables and spices in our own garden. Our meats are free of hormones, antibiotics, steroids, and animal byproducts. We serve Horizon and Organic Valley dairy products as well as free-range yard eggs. We want you to have a great meal, friendly and professional service, and to leave the restaurant feeling that you received value for your money and wanting to return.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
(512) 930-9586
View menu on https://www.themonumentcafe.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street, Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer
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- 8.6
"The Square in Georgetown has some great shops. There are several antique shops, a museum, a theatre and several nice restaurants. Try to check it out during the Red Poppy Festival."
Social News Network - 8.2
"If you go to The Monument Cafe, make sure to go check out the Monument Market around the corner too! Fresh breads, produce, meats, etc."
Stefanie Hall - 8.5
"Get a hot cinnamon roll they are the best!"
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