I've had Cafe Monte in my brunch/breakfast sights for quite some time now. Just waiting for the right moment.....to no avail. I made it in closer to 1pm with my wife and started wavering on whether or not breakfast was the right call for sustenance. Cafe Monte was welcomed, despite my late rise.
I had heard whispers of this French cuisine in the quaint corners of Southpark...bistro music filling the art-laden walls. I was happy to find all of these. The interior is welcoming, spacious and occupied by very cushy chairs. I was enthralled with the music. Timeless and tasteful for the French decor.
I was a little put off by the host. We waited for a few minutes before anyone even acknowledged we were waiting to be seated. A minor faux pas that can be fixed for sure. The service, once seated, was fast and friendly.
I ordered the steak and eggs. A rather generous portion of sirloin, cooked medium rare, croissant, beautiful hash browns and eggs. My only hangup with this meal were my eggs. I had ordered them over medium and they were served waaaaay over hard. More along the lines of hard boiled. Rather displeased with the texture, but the rest of my plate made up for it. The steak is wonderfully cooked, flavorful and seasoned. The hash browns are served in a "puck" shape and need no ketchup.
The coffee is also delightful. Black, bold and piping hot.
I'd definitely venture back in to Cafe Monte. A few slight changes and they'll be a 4.5-5 star in my book! Oui!