I LOVE Cafe Monte. My wife and I discovered Cafe Monte soon after we first moved to Charlotte. We purchased a living social and gave it a try. She got hooked on the Charcuterie and I on their steak and eggs. We both love their macarons too. I would also recommend their various crepes. The shrimp and artichoke and the lobster/crab crepes. Oh yeah and the short rib baguette delicious, too! LOL
When my parents come and visit or friends from out of town, we always always take them to Cafe Monte for breakfast or a late lunch. And occasionally we'll walk by and order some macarons or a fruit tart to go.
The dining area and bar area are great. If you want to hang out somewhere fun and have a nice conversation with a friend you'll like the ambiance. The service is top notch as well.
The prices might be high for some, but you can taste the quality in the food. In my opinion it's totally worth it. I'm really high on Cafe Monte and suggest that you give it a try. You won't be disappointed.