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| - Monty's Blue Plate Diner is one of those funny contradictions-in-terms that is a restaurant which is both good but overrated. Overall, though, it is far and away my favorite Food Fight place and a fairly reliable spot to get a good meal.
Monty's food is better than hit-or-miss but not quite consistently good. Most of the things I've eaten there, especially the breakfast foods, have been delicious (and huge), but I've had a couple of very sub-par meals (one was so bad I literally could not eat more than a couple of bites). The things that I ate and disliked are now off the menu, so that does say something for their ability to identify what's working and what isn't. What I can say is that the egg-based breakfast-y menu items are almost universally good. The "scrambled something-or-other" never fails to disappoint, nor does the newer Blue Plate Omelet (the one with cheddar, avocado and bacon... good lord!). And the breakfast burrito is especially good, even without chorizo (which is how I usually order it). As for the breakfast side items, the potatoes are just okay; the biscuits are great. Most importantly of all, the coffee is superb (even my mother thinks so and she drinks a hell of a lot more coffee than I do). Unfortunately, I tend to shy away from the lunch and dinner items so I can't really speak to their quality. The pies, though, are heaven. And it's certainly worth noting that the menu pays special attention to including veg*n options.
The atmosphere is pretty awesome. Outdoor seating is spacious and comfy. Indoors, the blue-topped tables are fun for making patterns with the wet bottom of your water glass. Get a booth if you can; the tables are a bit cramped. The waitstaff are generally friendly and attentive.
The upshot is that if you think you'll enjoy eating at a diner that's 70% greasy spoon and 30% hipster hot spot, and if you like breakfast foods and are a "good orderer" (you choose from menus wisely), Monty's is an excellent choice.
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