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7 Eat7 Steak & Seafood8 CatfishHouses9Cajun/Gumbo/Crawfish10 Soups/Sandwiches/PoBoys11Hamburgers&Grills12 SoulFood/HomestylePlateLunches13 ConeyIslands 13 Bar-B-Que13 Mexican14 Italian15 Latin15Greek&Lebanese15 Indian15 Japanese/Sushi16 Chinese16 Diners16CoffeeHouses17 Bakeries & Desserts17 Donut Shops18 Lagniappe19Take Out & Food Trucks20 Familiar Favorites
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Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Step up to the soda counter to hear the tale of how and whyCoca-Cola comes in a bottle from an entertaining soda jerk. Thenrefresh with a 5 cent Coke and the nostalgia of early Coca-Colamemorabilia displayed in an indoor and outdoor setting of the CokeMuseum. Walk among the wonderful collection of Coca-Cola artifactsincluding a delivery truck, signs, posters, bottles and Cokemachines. Tour the elegant home of Joseph Biedenharn, first bottlerof Coca-Cola, every room lovingly decorated by his daughter Emy-LouBiedenharn, a renowned opera singer during the pre- World War IIyears. Stroll through the beautiful ELsong Gardens behind the homewith over an acre of terraces, fountains, formal plantings andstatues, interlaced amid French iron grillwork, tailored boxwoodwalkways, and year-round blooms all enshrined by an English-stylebrick wall. Explore the extensive
collection of historically significant and unique Bibles,including a Gutenberg leaf, in the Bible Museum adjacent to thehome. Also on permanent display is the impressive Russian IconExhibition. A variety of other exhibits from institutions such asthe Smithsonian are displayed on a
rotating basis. Be sure to visit their retail shop with avariety of Coke merchandise,
local souvenirs, jewelry and home decor.
2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe (318) 387-5281 www.bmuseum.org10am-5pm Tues-Sat Admission: Adults $6; Children $4 (12 &Under); Annual pass $20; Household pass $60
DISCOVERChennault Aviation & Military Museum ofLouisiana
Here’s one gem of a museum! Occupying one of the last standingbuildings from the WWII Selman Army Airfield Navigation School,this totally renovated facility is filled with more exhibits andartifacts than one would ever believe. The aviation portionhighlights three historic chapters in the nation’s and Monroe’shistory: the Navigation School (largest in the country at the time)that trained over 15,000 navigators during WWII; the birth of DeltaAirlines from a regional crop dusting service; and Louisiana nativeGeneral Claire Chennault, leader of the Flying Tigers. The militaryportion is portrayed through sections of the museum representingall five military branches. Each section houses an abundance ofweaponry, uniforms, photographs, documents and other artifactsdepicting WWI through present day with heavy emphasis on Louisiana.Military heroes, many from Northeast Louisiana, are profiledproviding dramatic first-person accounts of experiences in themilitary. In a separate room is an extensive exhibit showing thelife and times of General Chennault and his famous Flying Tigersfrom WWII, showcasing the world’s largest collection of Chennaultartifacts. The museum features an elaborate exhibit collection ofNazi Germany artifacts and a growing outdoor display of historicaircraft and vehicles. A theater and meeting room are alsoon-site.
701 Kansas Lane, Monroe (318) 362-5540 www.chennaultmuseum.org9am-4pm Tues-Sat Admission: Free
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Immerse yourself in nature at the Black Bayou Lake NationalWildlife Refuge. This majestic 4,500-acre expanse of lake, swamp,and woodlands is a wildlife habitat with all manner of plantspecies and everything from small alligators and turtles to coyote,deer and a wide variety of fowl. Delight in the beauty of herons,egrets, orioles and red-winged blackbirds from the wildlife pier orbird blind. Walk on a nature trail that meanders through a forestedwetland. Marvel
at the quiet beauty of the 1,600-acre lake from the quiet ofyour rented canoe with stately cypress and tupelo trees toweringoverhead. The Visitors’ Center, a restored 1880s Acadian house,offers interactive exhibits and a nature shop. Behind the center isa covered amphitheater for educational programs. Visit theconservation learning center with its mural of the lake and liveanimal exhibits of native fish and reptiles. Other features includean arboretum with labeled Louisiana native tree and woody shrubspecies, a photo blind, boat launch, canoeing, year-round fishing,and seasonal hunting opportunities.
480 Richland Place, Monroe (318) 387-1114www.fws.gov/northlouisiana/blackbayoulake Refuge open daylighthours. Visitor Center open 8am-4pm weekdays, 9am-5pm Sat, 1pm-5pmSun. Admission: Free; Boat launch fee: $2; Canoe rental fees: $20for 1/2 day (4 hours), $35 for a full day - Call to schedule.
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Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
This is an 80 plus acre zoological park and gardens for familyfun and education with almost 2 miles of pathways wandering throughanimal exhibits, park like grounds and gardens. Don’t miss theZooasis Splash Pad, playground, Safari Boat ride, and the Train.You can see over 400 birds and animals with over 100 species. Areasinclude the Land Down Under, The Louisiana Purchase and a pettingzoo.
1405 Bernstein Park Road, Monroe (318) 329-2400www.monroezoo.org Open daily from 10am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Years Day. Admission: Adults $4.50, Seniors $3,Youth $3, Children 2 & under are free. Boat ride $3 per person.Train tickets $3. Group rates available.
Duck Commander The Tour
Duck Commander Monroe-West Monroe is the proud home of theRobertsons, America’s favorite bearded family and stars ofA&E’s hit show Duck Dynasty. From a love of duck hunting, PhilRobertson built the foundation for what is now a multi-milliondollar and internationally known brand, Duck Commander. The latteris mostly due to the entrepreneurial spirit of Willie Robertson,Phil’s son and CEO of the company.
Visit the Duck Commander Warehouse to see show memorabilia andshop for clothing, duck calls, food products, and more!e.
117 Kings Lane, West Monroewww.duckcommander.com9am-6pm Mon-Sat.
Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum
It’s so much fun, they’ll never know it’s a museum! This is asuper place, where adults and kids can learn and grow together.Permanent exhibits include the Firehouse, a replica with a slidingpole; Health Hall, where kids can be a paramedic; Toddlertown, acool, whimsical area for those under 4; Kids’ Café, be a server,cashier, chef; Bubbleworks, make a giant bubble; and The Big Mouth,walk in and explore! Great traveling exhibits from across the U.S.are featured throughout the year, too. From mid-November toChristmas, the museum transforms to Santa’s Christmas Village withice skating, holiday crafts, storytime with Mrs. Claus, thePeppermint Post Office, and visits with Santa. Party packages areavailable, and a gift shop is on the premises. It’s where learningis fun!
323 Walnut Street, Monroe (318) 361-9611 www.nelcm.org 9am-2pmTues-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat Admission: $6 per person. Group ratesavailable.
Masur Museum of Art
This is truly a wonderful museum, set in a 1920s Tudor-stylestructure (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) withcharming open spaces, hardwood floors and inviting year-rounddisplays of a wide spectrum of art. The Masur Museum features apermanent collection of paintings, prints and sculpture, as well assix to eight exhibitions annually of art from museums and artistsnationwide. A yearly national juried exhibition is also held. Artlectures, gallery talks, special presentations, art classes andchildren’s workshops are conducted year-round.
1400 South Grand Street, Monroe (318) 329-2237www.masurmuseum.org 9am-5pm Tues-Fri 12pm-5pm Sat Admission:Free
Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Museum
A collection of African American art, culture and history in anarchitecturally interesting building! Changing art exhibits featurelocal and regional African American artists. An interesting arrayof artifacts from Northeast Louisiana includes kitchen ware andfurniture from old slave cabins, early cotton farming tools, evensacks used for picking cotton. Also on display are life-like modelsof famous African American leaders like statesman and reformerFrederick Douglass, educator Mary Bethune and first AfricanAmerican millionaire and businesswoman Madam C.J. Walker, as wellas an archival section featuring local African American leaders,their history and contributions. Available for meetings and familyreunions with a full kitchen.
1051 Chennault Park Drive, Monroe (318) 342-8889 10am-3pmTues-Fri; Saturday and Sunday by appointment. Admission: $5. Grouprates available.
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Landry Vineyards
Landry Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery locatedin the rolling hills of West Monroe. Landry Vineyards produces 20different wines including cultural fruit forward semi-sweet wines,clean crisp dry white wines, dry barrel aged wines and port stylewines. Visitors can sample these wines, while enjoying thepicturesque views from the beautiful tasting room. Their OutdoorConcert Series is not to be missed, with music ranging from countryto jazz. Patrons bring picnic blankets and chairs and enjoy livemusic from the hillside along with jambalaya and dancing. Twoharvest festivals are hosted each summer that offer visitors thechance to harvest grapes and participate in a grape stomp. Toursare available by appointment.
5699 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe (318) 557-9051www.landryvineyards.com Monday - Saturday from 11am to 5:30pmConcert Admission: $8 per person.
Flying Tiger Brewery
Flying Tiger Brewery brews and cans their Heroic beverages inDowntown Monroe. Their facility is home to a brewhouse, taproom,patio, and large outdoor green space.
506 North 2nd Street, Monroe (318) 547-1738www.flyingtigerbeer.com
Ouachita Brewing Company
You’ll find brews like Ouachitadown, LouisiAmber, and Conflicted(a coffee porter) at this hometown brewery. Great spot to spendtime with friends and catch the game.
95 McClendon Avenue, West Monroe 318-387-9816www.ouachitabrewing.com
RiverMarket
Enjoy shopping, food, and fun along the beautiful Ouachita Riverin Downtown Monroe. Sponsored by Origin Bank, The RiverMarketbrings in vendors from across the region selling clothing, jewelry,art, food, and accessories in this open air market. Each weekendbrings a different theme with demonstrations, samples, and liveentertainment.
316 South Grand Street, Monroe (318) 807-1735www.downtownrivermarket.com Open Saturdays from April to May, July4th Weekend and October to December.
A Little Something Extra
ULM’s Museum of Natural HistoryCollections representing thenatural history of North Louisiana of fish, plants and geologicalspecimens including Native American artifacts. Located in HannaHall.(318) 342-1868 www.ulm.edu/mnh Hours during ULM semesters:Mon-Thurs 9am-4:30pm, Fri 9am-12pm. Summer Hours: Vary Admission:Free
Cooley HouseThis is a rare example of residential Prairie Schoolarchitecture in the South by international architect Walter BurleyGriffin and is listed on the National Register of HistoricPlaces.1101 South Grand Street, Monroe(318)329-2237www.cooleyhouse.org/webTours offered by appointmentonly.
Layton CastleLayton Castle was built in 1910 around a Louisianacottage. The grounds include an 18th century wine house built byJudge Henry Bry in 1814. Weddings, tours and events are availableupon request.1133 South Grand Street, Monroe (318) 322-4869 Grouptours by appointment only. Admission: Adults $5; Children $4
Precious Legacy Museum and ArchivesThe Museum featurescontributions of the Jewish community to the local area and alsogives an overview of Jewish history, traditions and holidays.2400Orell Place, Monroe 318-387-0730 www.bayoujews.org
Market at 7th Square
Open year round and offering a variety of crops and goods.Strawberries, bedding plants and greens in early spring. Summerbrings crops of corn, tomatoes, squash, peas, peppers, butterbeans, okra, watermelon, muscadines, peaches and more. The briskfall air brings crops like sweet potatoes and pumpkins. During theholiday season, shoppers can find navel oranges, satsumas andpecans.
1700 North 7th Street, West Monroe (318) 322-2203
Southern Escape Room
Southern Escape Room is an exciting and interactiveentertainment experience that will have your heart pounding andyour adrenaline pumping as you race to discover hidden clues andsolve cryptic puzzles to find your way out. This game will teachyou to think outside the box, use your senses and work as a team.Enjoy with family, friends or coworkers.
112 Blanchard Street, Suite 1, West Monroe (318) 348-0200 607Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 537-6068southernescaperoom.com
Rebel BMX
USA BMX certified indoor track. Hosts multiple BMX eventsthroughout the year.
401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe (501) 554-5988www.usabmx.com/tracks/1962 Open Thursdays for practice and Sundayfor races.
Twin City Motorsports Park
Get those RPMs revving at this super quarter-mile asphalt dragstrip! At the Friday night Test-N-Tunes, race anything you like onthe strip! The action gets dirty twice a year on the new horse shoemud track. Racing season runs from March through November.
3695 Prairie Road, Monroe (318) 372-2511 www.twincitydragway.comFriday & Saturday Admission: Adults $10; 7-12 years $7;Children under 7 are free. $20 for participants in FridayTest-N-Tune February-October.
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Steak & Seafood
Cotton101 North Grand Street, Monroe • (318) 325-0818Start yourmeal with the Duck Wraps and then try the North Delta Shrimp Grits.The sandwiches come with a side of Duck Fat Fries, that are not tobe missed. You’ll love the atmosphere and the food! D
Copeland’s of New Orleans3851 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe •(318) 324-1212This Louisiana original offers wide choices of menuoptions. Famous for Eggplant Pirogue, Shrimp & Tasso Pasta,po-boys, and marinated crab claws, oh, and the biscuits on the sidemelt in your mouth. Don’t miss out on the Best of the Delta SundayJazz Brunch with a dash of Cajun flavor. Finish up your meal withan order from the cheesecake bakery. Try the Original Praline,White Chocolate Hazelnut Cream or Chocolate Fudge Brownie. BLD
Doe’s Eat Place300 Washington Street, Suite 108, Monroe • (318)737-7169Known for their steaks and tamales, you can also sampletheir homemade chili. Cuts include porterhouse, T-bone, ribeye,filet and sirloin. D
Miletello’s Sports City Grill2105 N. 7th Street, West Monroe •(318) 855-5670Start off with Pork Wings or Duck Wraps then enjoyoptions like po-boys, pastas, burgers, seafood, or BlackenedCatfish Lafitte. LD
Parish Restaurant318 North 2nd Street, Monroe • (318)376-2423Award winning Chef Cory Bahr focuses on sourcing fresh,local ingredients and turning them into beautiful dishes. Optionsinclude pasta, seafood, burgers, and more. LD
EatWarehouse No. 1 RestaurantOne Olive Street, Monroe • (318)322-1340Relax along the Ouachita River while you dine in thisunique building that was once a cotton warehouse. Start your mealwith fresh, hot hushpuppies. Choose from unique options likeJalapeno Cheese Grits and Corn & Crab Bisque or try thePeppercorn Steak, Grilled Salmon, Gumbo, or Citrus Grilled TunaSalad. If you’re really hungry, try the Ouachita River Special, aplate piled high with seafood. Finish your meal with an order ofhomemade key lime pie. LD
Waterfront Grill5201 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318)345-0064Resting on the quiet banks of Bayou DeSiard, thisrestaurant was featured in Southern Living magazine and is knownfor its grilled entrees and rustic charm. Try the Catfish DeSiard,named for the bayou that flows beneath the deck, or Shrimp Rahkee,shrimp in a spicy cream sauce with mushrooms and fresh vegetablesover pasta. Other menu options include the local favorite, ShrimpRemoulade Salad and grilled steaks. Reservations recommended forFriday or Saturday and for parties of 8 or more. LD
Catfish Houses
Catfish Cabin1400 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318) 387-7353Thislocal favorite has been serving appetizing seafood dishes likegumbo, baked fish, and fried fish since 1972. The combination plategives you a taste of fried catfish, oysters and shrimp. Theirgrilled shrimp are available for those watching their waistlines.Offering whole catfish, and no meal is complete here withoutmouth-watering hushpuppies. You can even buy the batter to takehome. LD
Catfish Charlie’s2329 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318)807-7070Try their thin and crispy fried catfish, or get it grilled,blackened, or wrapped up in a taco. For a variation on the fish,order the grilled tilapia with a side of authentic jambalaya .Shrimp boiled or fried are superb, as well as the burgers andsteaks on the menu. Order yours with the grilled veggies! Also,they serve up boiled crawfish when in season. LD
Golden Pier Seafood1114 N. 7th Street, West Monroe • (318)325-4558Offering fried fish, gumbo, and seafood, along withpo-boys. They mix in an oriental influence with chinese options onthe menu. There is a seafood market in back where you can pick upfresh shrimp and fish for a meal at home. LD
Scott’s Catfish & Seafood2812 Cypress Street, West Monroe •(318) 387-6212Locals love the casual atmosphere! The Bond familydishes up fried catfish, gumbo, stuffed crab, Catfish Louisianne -etouffee over catfish and rice - and the award-winning Orleans CrabSauce over pasta with shrimp or chicken. Enjoy tasty southern sideoptions like white beans, steamed vegetables, turnip greens, anddirty rice. They also have a lunch buffet Monday through Friday.LD
The Fish House8823 Hwy 165 Suite 6, Monroe • (318) 807-0876Aseafood restaurant offering traditional favorites like catfish,frog legs and hamburgers. The french fries are fresh cut, so don’tmiss out! LD
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Cajun/Gumbo/Crawfish
Bayou Roux7601 Highway 165 North, Suite B., Monroe • (318)582-5612Enjoy unique take on classic Louisiana and southern disheslike the Blue Crab Fried Green Tomatoes and BBQ Shrimp andGrits.
Cheniere Shack7975 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)396-9754Freshly prepared seafood, steaks, burgers and poboys. Hotboiled crawfish when in season. Enjoy freshly made desserts such assour cream coconut cake and southern pecan pie. LD
Cormier’s Cajun Catering & Restaurant1205 Forsythe Avenue,Monroe • (318) 322-0414Grab a picnic table and enjoy their spicycrawfish or famous pig sandwiches. Try the boiled crabs, when inseason. Open during crawfish season, typically January through July4. LD
Crawfish City3426 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 397-9002Noneed to look long at the menu - it’s all about crawfish here. Butthere are shrimp, sandwiches, red beans, etouffee and gumbo too.Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty, you have to when you’repeeling crawfish. Open during crawfish season and again in bluecrab season. LD
Mel’s Cajun Fried Chicken & Catfish340 Highway 594, Monroe •(318) 343-6400Fried chicken and Louisiana catfish with extras likemeat pies, boudin balls, and pie. LD
Mohawk Seafood Tavern Restaurant704 Louisville Avenue, Monroe •(318) 322-9275Established in 1951, this longtime local favorite isfamous for gumbo, fried fish, raw oysters, shrimp po-boys andshrimp delight salad. Looking for something a bit lighter, try someof their grilled fish options. You’ll love the casual atmosphere.LD
Riverside Coney Island710 Walnut Street, Monroe • (318)388-3644More than the usual Coney Island experience. When crawfishseason hits, this is the place to be with outdoor dining and liveentertainment nightly! They are best known for their crawfish andshrimp. It’s a Cajun trip. Good gumbo and daily plate lunches areserved throughout the year, as well as fried Snickers, Twinkies andOreos. You’ll find something for everyone. LD
Trapp’s113 South Riverfront Street, West Monroe • (318)855-6428Enjoy the view of the Ouachita River while you dine. Beginyour meal with Mom Bourque’s Seafood Nachos with fried crawfish,grilled shrimp, and white queso. Choose from po-boys, freshseafood, crab cakes, Cajun favorites, and more! LD
Soups/Sandwiches/Po-Boys
Daily Harvest1105 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318)388-8998Locally owned and operated deli serving sandwiches, wraps,salads & soups and bakes their muffins, cookies & homemadebreads daily. They use natural sweeteners and no preservatives inbaked goods. BLD
Jo-el’s Café2500 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318)387-5343Located in the bottom floor of the Richland State BankBuilding, Jo-el is serving up fresh salads, sandwiches and dessertsdaily, with a few sides of “y’all” mixed in for fun. Signaturedishes include a blueberry salad, strawberry salad, and Paninisandwiches. The Judester Hamburger Float, open-faced with grilledonions, cheese, and fries, will fill up any man. LD
Lea’s of Lecompte319 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318)329-8081Family-owned and famous for home-made pies, like chocolate,coconut, and lemon meringue. Daily lunch plate specials, hamsandwiches, and their roll-over hamburgers served on homemadesourdough bread. They are open daily for breakfast offering eggs,grits, biscuits with gravy, and other traditional Southern cuisine.BL
Magic Grill4331 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 807-47452500Arkansas Road, West Monroe • (318) 396-1603 1210 North 18th Street,Monroe • (318) 605-3246Try a Magical Po-Boy with a choice of roastbeef, ham, fish, turkey, ribeye, shrimp, philly or hamburger, alongwith a cup of their famous gravy and fresh cut fries. Also, theyhave plate lunches of pork chops, beef tips, fried fish, or redbeans and rice. And don’t forget to try the homemade onion rings!LD
Not Just Pie2117 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318)322-9928Southern Living Magazine calls this eatery “a diner’sdelight” where one can get “hypno-pied” by a variety of fresh pieslike banana caramel, coconut or chocolate all topped with whippedcream and meringue. But as the name suggests, they servesandwiches, chili, soups, and quiche along with a mouth-wateringroast beef po-boy. L
Portico Bar & Grill2230 Tower Drive, Monroe • (318)329-9510A great place to get together with friends and try greatsalads, steaks, seafood, and their sweet potato fries. Pastas,fish, shrimp and even po-boys are on the menu. Their house dressingis one you’ll want to try again. LD
Soups, Salads and Sweets207 Blanchard Street, West Monroe •(318) 322-9407Choose from chicken or tuna salad sandwiches or wrapsand soups like potato or Baja chicken. Mix up your own salad at thebar full of fresh, healthy ingredients. Finish off your lunch witha gourmet cupcake or brownie, made fresh daily. BLD
The Fat Pelican1810 Tower, Monroe • (318) 537-9030This menu fromChef Chris McKnight features fresh seafood dishes, sandwiches,po-boys, and burgers. LD
The Good Earth Juice and Salad Bar1211 North 18th Street, Monroe• (318) 387-8446 Located inside Fiesta Nutrition CenterOffersfresh, organic juice, custom acai bowls, salad bar, and daily mealspecials. LD
Trio’s2219 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 387-3577A popularmeeting place among the hip local crowd. Make a selection from thepizza menu or try the Trio’s Pasta, alone or add chicken or shrimp.Also on the menu are Crabmeat Musaka, Greek salads, po-boys andburgers. Don’t miss their daily special and NOLA style brunch onSaturday and Sunday. LD
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End Zone Grill & Bar8958 Hwy 165 N, Sterlington • (318)600-4249Check out the awesome sports friendly atmosphere and menufull of delicious sandwiches, burgers, wings, and much more. LD
Enoch’s Pub & Grill507 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318)388-3662An Irish pub with a Louisiana attitude! This old world pubin the heart of Monroe is famous for its hamburgers. They have agreat selection and on Tuesdays, they’re 2 for 1. One of the localfavorites is The Blarney Stone Blue Cheese Burger topped withcheese, blue cheese dressing, and bacon. So good it melts in yourmouth. D
Fieldhouse Bar and Grill1510 Sterlington Rd, Monroe • (318)342-9662This local watering hole provides several large screentelevisions with a variety of sports. The menu offers choices likea straight from the ballpark Wrigley Hotdog or five specialty halfpound burgers. Dads and kids can enjoy a booth with their own TV toentertain the kids while Dad can watch his sport of choice. Onionrings, sweet potato fries or Cajun corn can complete any meal. Stopby before or after any of the ULM games as it is convenientlylocated off campus. LD
Melvyn’s Restaurant1128 Oliver Road, Monroe • (318)325-2055You’ll feel like a local in this hometown hangout, famousfor award-winning, charbroiled, hand-patted burgers and hamburgersteaks stuffed with cheese and onions. LD
River Grille2538 River Landing, Monroe • (318) 812-0412On thebayou in the neigborhood, this quaint grill has po-boys, specialtysandwiches and salads. Their steaks, seafood and distinctive cajundishes are a treat to the palate. Come casual as all their friendsdo! Get a Bloody Mary with vodka marinated vegetables, it’s a truesouthern delight! LD
The Creamery1121 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 325-8886112Blanchard Street, West Monroe • (318) 387-8848This retro, 50s-stylediner is serving up tasty, hand-patted burgers. Get yours withtheir grilled onions, some of the best in town. And be sure to askfor a malt or shake served in old timey frosted glass. LD
Vannah’s Drive-In2908 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318)265-8534Homemade classic American cuisine with hamburgers, hotdogs, po’boys, sandwiches, ice cream, malts, and shakes. LD
Hamburgers
Best Buy Soul Food2952 Renwick Street, Monroe • (318)322-4887Try the CC Burger with down-home sausage, a fried egg andcheese. Other choices include the King Kong, Godzilla, or Big Daddyburgers along with soul food options like smothered chicken, porkchops, mac n’ cheese, and turnip greens. L
Braiz’n American Bar & Grill1611 N 18th St, Monroe • (318)855-4027Enjoy a taste of Mexican and American cuisine with uniquetacos and burgers. LD
Burger Grind1405 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318)570-5432Great burgers with a Texas flare. Order from theirspecialty menu or build your own. LD
Daq’s Wings & Grill2217 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318)998-9464Stop by with friends for wings that are marinated for 24hours before cooking. They dole them out in a variety of flavorsand hotness! Burgers are a ½ pound of meat and can be servedregular or open faced smothered in gravy with hand battered friesand onion rings. LD
Patsy’s Big Top Restaurant & Lounge2055 Old NatchitochesRoad, West Monroe • (318) 340-9320An all-you-can-eat country buffetand delicious homestyle hamburgers! L
Sweet T’s Southern Cooking810 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe •(318) 570-2918Fried chicken, hamburger steak, and more served with2 sides, bread and dessert! This country-style cooking restaurantprovides a variety of delicious comfort food. LD
The Kitchen202 S. 6th Street, Monroe • (318) 322-4224Open thescreen door and take a whiff of some good ol’ Southern cooking.They’ve been serving this community since 1984, dishes like chickenand dumplings, beef tips, hamburger steak, turnip greens and mashedpotatoes. Locals come daily for their popular breakfast, burgers& salads! BL
The Southern Mixing Pot401 Bres Avenue, Monroe •(318)582-5598Shrimp n Grits, Chicken Alfredo, and Urban Tacos arejust a few of the selections on this menu. Try the Jazzy Potato,stuffed with shrimp, chicken, cheese, and bell peppers for a meallike no other. LD
Soul Food / Homestyle Plate Lunches
Soul Food/Homestyle Plate Lunches
Big Momma’s Fine Foods1118 S. 2nd Street, Monroe • (318)388-5678Daily plate lunches with good Southern vegetables like realmashed potatoes, butter beans, candied yams, greens (mustard andturnips), corn and black-eyed peas. Fantastic fried chicken andsmothered pork chops too. You can’t leave without trying some ofBig Momma’s hot water cornbread. And for dessert, a big piece ofhomemade cake, cobbler or pie. L
Granny’s Family Restaurant 3110 Louisville Avenue, Monroe •(318) 361-51082510 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318) 410-4323Inthe mood for some good country cooking? Then pull up a chair andtry a home-style plate lunch with choices like fried chicken, beeftips and rice, fried pork chops, black-eyed peas, smothered squash,okra and tomatoes, lima beans and hush puppies. L
Kayla’s Kitchen311 Wood Street, West Monroe • (318)361-7190Nestled in historic Antique Alley, this mother-daughter duocooks up daily plate lunch specials, dessert and tea included. Afavorite is their homemade chicken and dressing with side choiceslike butter beans and squash casserole. For dessert, try the BananaCaramel Pudding or Coconut Delight. L
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Coney Islands
Coney Island Connection2635 N. 7th Street, West Monroe • (318)397-2202Serving some of the best chili dogs and old-fashionedhamburgers around. LD
Smith Street Coney Island302 Smith Street, West Monroe • (318)322-4146Famous for their homemade chili, made fresh daily. You’lllove it! LD
The Original West Monroe Coney Island410 Natchitoches Street,West Monroe • (318) 323-7610Just two words -- chili cheeseburger!It’s messy, but it’s oh-so-good! LD
Bar-B-Que
2Dudes Brew & Que436 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318)855-5808A different take on BBQ with Smoked BBQ Pasta, tacos, beefybeans, loaded corn nuggets, and a variety of smoked meats. LD
BBQ Pit8825 Hwy 165 North, Monroe • (318) 598-8017Tender ribs,pulled pork, homemade barbeque chips, twice baked potato salad andhomemade onion rings will bring you back for another visit. LD
BBQ West4900 Cypress Street, Suite 9, West Monroe • (318)396-7455Try the fall off the bone ribs, or beans with a little hintof smoke. Also enjoy smoked turkey, BBQ beef, chicken, or sausageon their homemade po-boy bread with a side of gravy. LD
Danken Trail7712 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-0773Enjoybeef, turkey or sausage or try their ribs painted with a sweetersauce. Step out and try the fried fish and finish your meal with aserving of hot peach cobbler. LD
Podnuh’s Bar-B-Q1108 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318)343-3008810 Splane Drive, West Monroe • (318) 388-0559Try theirzesty sauce on all the BBQ dishes you know and love: beef, sausage,chicken and baked beans. A local BBQ joint throughout the TwinCities for years. LD
Mexican
Avocado’s905 North 18th Street, Monroe • (318) 600-6629205Constitution, West Monroe • (318) 570-5045“Home of the PineappleMargarita,” Avocado’s offers comfortable dining in midtown withtraditional Mexican dishes. Here it is all about avocado - stuffed,fried, as a topping or in guacamole, you must try them all. Theyhave a small menu that is big on fresh taste. They even offervegetarian dishes. LD
Don Tomas Taqueria y Cantina614 N. 6th Street, Monroe • (318)855-6060Look for the big bull, you can’t miss him! You’ll know youare where beef is on the menu. They offer established recipes totempt you. Tamales are available as well as seafood fajitas ofshrimp, scallops, and tilapia. LD
El Azteca4075 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 322-8188The darkwood carving and Aztec Indians take you to the Old World setting oftraditional Mexican meals. Enjoy the variety of menu offerings tomeet the spices your taste buds are craving. LD
El Chile Verde1301 North 18th Street, Monroe • (318)322-3135Authentic Mexican fare in a casual, family atmosphere. Trythe white queso, smokin’ fajitas and cool margaritas -- frozen oron ice. LD
El Jarrito Mexican Grill3623 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)397-77831304 Lamy Lane, Monroe • (318) 325-7339100 ConstitutionDrive, West Monroe • (318) 361-4465A Louisiana twist to the menuoffers crawfish, shrimp and Tabasco to spice it up. Offeringexpress lunches, and a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, you aresure to find a dish that will have you saying “Ole”! LD
El Paso Mexican Grill3211 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318)329-10441103 Glenwood Drive, West Monroe • (318) 600-3111All yourfavorites including tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, margaritas andmore. Patio dining available. LD
El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant407 Constitution Drive, WestMonroe • (318) 322-4404Fajitas, burritos, tostadas, and a full barwith a variety of lunch and house specialties. LD
Fiesta Linda8649 Hwy 165 North, Monroe • (318) 598-80233601Pecanland Mall Dr., Monroe • (318) 388-8086Casual Mexican diningthat offers customary enchiladas that locals love. They also offerestablished menu items that have that south of the border flavor.LD
Iron Cactus1304 Highway 80 East, Calhoun • (318) 644-3663TheTex-Mex eatery serves the customary Mexican dishes, but if you arein the mood for something unique, try the avocados stuffed withbeef or chicken, then deep fried. Also on the menu, po-boys andhamburgers. They are known for their mexican corn bread and fishtaco’s. LD
Javi P’s2020 Tower Drive, Monroe • (318) 998-5660Choose fromburritos, tacos, quesadillas, salads, and bowls... then add whatyou like! This restaurant lets you customize the ingredients inyour meal with fresh, delicious options. LD
Taco Bandido2127 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318) 322-95563606Cypress, West Monroe • (318) 396-8210Known for their great frozenmargaritas, this hometown place serves burritos, nachos, tacos,chalupas, salads and a six layer dip. For an American spin, try thetaco burger. LD
Italian
Cascio’s Italian & Cajun Eatery305 Finks Hideaway Road,Monroe • (318) 345-4536This old fashioned eatery is great forfamilies and serves homemade Italian dishes and seafood. Order thehomemade cheese sticks. The kids will love them. LD
Frank’s 2252 Tower Drive, Ste. 101, Monroe • (318)387-1044Specializing in Pizza Napoletana, salads, pasta, calzones,oysters, and seafood. LD
Geno’s Italian Restaurant705 North 8th Street, Monroe • (318)325-5098Monroe’s oldest Italian restaurant, serving baked penne hotout of the oven with bubbling sauce topped with cheese. You’ll feelright at home sampling their lasagna, manicotti and shrimp alfredo.Mama’s Original Salad Dressing is packed and shipped nationwide.They also make their own Italian Sausage. If you like it, you canbuy it by the pound to take home! LD
Genusa’s Italian Restaurant815 Park Avenue, Monroe • (318)387-3083An intimate atmosphere for that romantic dinner.Traditional Italian dishes, seafood and steaks. A wine selectionthat is fantastic. When you fall in love with the meat sauce andtomato sauce, it’s available by the quart to purchase. LD
Roma’s Italian Bistro400 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)410-5050All your Italian favorites as well as hot subs, calzones,and New York style pizza. LD
Tony’s Pizza512 Louisville Ave, Monroe • (318) 855-6353103 BasicDrive, West Monroe • (318) 340-6353Fresh pizzas all day every day.LD
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Basil1118 Oliver Rd, Monroe • (318) 605-2996Basil is a Thai andsushi bar that allows their customers to customize their food. Theyalso have a wide range of unique dishes such as crab cream cheeserolls, corn patty, Nam Khao, Massamon, Thai spicy basil and chilipaste. LD
Cafe RawZ of West Monroe203 Blanchard St, West Monroe • (318)537-9122A quaint café located in West Monroe that has a largevariety of sushi entrees. The Louisiana special adds crawfish tothe roll for a distinctive flair. They also offer Thai specialtydishes such as Pad Thai, Pepper Steak, Sweet Basil Chicken andGarlic Shrimp. LD
Khan Mongolian Grill608 Sterlington Rd, Monroe • (318)342-8668Create your own meal here with a selection of rice ornoodles and protein choices like chicken, shrimp, calamari, beef,and more. Next choose your spices, vegetables, fruit, and sauce.Then a master grill man will cook your creation to perfection on anauthentic Mongolian Grill. LD
Poké Station1191 Lamy Lane, Suite 5, Monroe • (318)350-9508Serving Hawaii Style Poke Bowls & Thai Rolled IceCream. LD
Rawz Café1100 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318) 345-3159Locatedjust off the University campus, they have a large variety of sushientrees. Their hometown specialty, the Monroe Special, is a flashfry roll with tuna, salmon, yellow crab meat, cream cheese toppedwith a spicy mayo and sweet soy. The Louisiana special addscrawfish to the roll for a distinctive flair. They also offer Thaispecialty dishes such as Pad Thai, Pepper Steak, Sweet BasilChicken and Garlic Shrimp. LD
Ronin Hibachi Grill1119 Garrett Road, Monroe • (318)345-8868Gather friends at this trendy spot around the hibachi grillas you are entertained by trained chefs or try a fresh sushi rollwith local flair like the Louisiana Roll with tempura shrimp,crunchy snow crab, asparagus and mayo topped with fried catfish.For those wanting Sashimi, Nigiri or combos, there is a largeselection of fresh fish, octopus, quail eggs, and crab. LD
Latin
Latin Food1102 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318) 654-7978TheLatin influence is throughout the menu items from Chicken Milanesato the sandwiches of pulled pork. Enjoy Cuban coffee with yourHonduran Dinner. Finish off your meal with flan, rice pudding ortres leche for a far away trip for your taste buds. BLD
Greek & Lebanese
Athena1530 Sterlington Road, Ste. A & B, Monroe • (318)855-8153Try their homemade chick pea hummus or spinach pie to startand then choose from salads, gyros, lamb chops, mousaka, shawarmaor distinctive kabobs. For lunch, there are unique specials to takeyou on a quick trip to the Greek Isles. LD
Indian
Taste of India 1809 Roselawn Avenue, Monroe • (318) 651-8999Theyoffer a buffet at lunch to try many of the Indian specialties. Atdinner, select from seafood, chicken and vegetable dishes. You canalso choose lamb, Tandoori, and Biriyani recipes that will pleaseyour craving for Southern Indian flavors. LD
Japanese/Sushi
Bangkok Spice Restaurant5332 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)397-7221Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine including curry, pad thai,larb & so much more! They also serve a few Lao, Vietnamese,Chinese & Japanese dishes including papaya salad, pho, sushi& many delicious stir fried entrees! LD
Toyko Japanese & Sushi Steak House3426 Cypress Street, WestMonroe • (318) 397-7588Sushi or Teppanyaki prepared before yourvery eyes! You’ll enjoy the fried rice along with your choice ofchicken, steak, shrimp or lobster while being entertained. LD
Wasabi4101 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe • (318) 605-4138All youcan eat sushi, authentic teriyaki meals, pan-fried hibachi andmore. LD
Chinese
China Café2820 Louisville Avenue, Suite #111, Monroe • (318)323-8181 LD
China Chef1419 Winnsboro Road, Monroe • (318) 388-5888 LD
Eastern Chinese Restaurant3426 Cypress Street, West Monroe •(318) 396-8181
Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant1822 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe •(318) 322-3886 LD
No. 1 Hibachi Grill Buffet120 Blanchard Street, West Monroe •(318) 651-7666 LD
Peking Chinese Restaurant412 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318)329-80033210 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 323-4000LD
Diners
Belle’s Ole South Diner4624 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)450-9086A working man’s diner with options like hamburger steak,beef tips and rice, catfish and pork chops. They also servebreakfast starting early in the mornings! Stop by for a taste ofthe Ole South! BLD
The Kuntry Diner946 Ole Highway 15, West Monroe • (318)397-3505Want something that’ll stick to your ribs but is reasonablypriced? Stop in here for burgers, po-boys and plate lunch choicessuch as shepherd’s pie, meatloaf and country fried chicken duringthe week. L
Coffee Houses
Bayou Brewhouse7129 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 855-3278Thislittle coffee shop offers pour overs, espresso, cortado, cold brew,and more! Enjoy a freshly baked cinnamon roll or a biscuits andgravy plate for breakfast. They also serve daily lunch specials andItalian sodas. BLD
Cafe’ Expresso3111 Cypress Avenue, West Monroe • (318)325-5795Wash, fuel and lube your car at Car Wash West whilerelaxing and enjoying good food at Café Expresso. You can even pickup a card or a small gift for family or friends. BL
Dreux Coffee1211 North 18th Street, Monroe • (318)387-8446Specialty coffee and tea bar located inside FiestaNutrition Center. BL
The Coffee Bean2501 Broadmoor Boulevard, Monroe • (318)324-9114More than your standard coffee house. Taste the freshquiche of the day, daily lunch special, or specialty chicken salad.For breakfast, try the homemade muffins and scones. BL
The Corner Coffeehouse207 Blanchard Street, West Monroe • (318)322-9407Coffee may be on your mind, but you’ll love their giantspecialty cupcakes and cakes, scones, muffins and cookies. BL
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Bakeries & Desserts
Allbritton’s Cake House & Bakery3620 Cypress Street, WestMonroe • (318) 396-0015A long standing bakery in the community.This family owned bakery has provided cakes for birthdays,weddings, and many family celebrations. You can walk in and get aspecialty cookie for something sweet. BL
Bakery Boutique1530 Sterlington Road, Suite C., Monroe • (318)600-6639Cupcakes are a specialty here! Sample the variety offlavors in the mini size cupcakes, they are too cute and tasty!Then order your favorite in large serving sizes. They also havebeautifully decorated cake pops for a treat. Their fudge willindulge your tastebuds with a distincitve wine influence frommerlot to chardonnay. Stop by for a sweet pleasure! BL
Bayou Chocolate1836 Forsythe Ave, Monroe • (318)398-0036Specializing in all things chocolate! A huge selection fromtruffles, candies, chocolate dipped pretzels, marshmallows, oreos,strawberries, caramel apples and more! These sweet treats make theperfect birthday, anniversary, or any occasion gift! LD
Butter: A Louisiana Bakery130 Desiard Street, Floor 1, Monroe •(318) 855-3774 Located inside of the beautiful Vantage Tower inMonroe, this new bakery specializes in gluten free treats. Haveyour cake, and eat it too. B
Cherrie’s Cake Shop112 Blanchard St, Ste 3, West Monroe • (318)398-9050Cherrie has been making birthday and specialty cakes forour area for years. She has cookies and cupcakes that you can stopin and sample. BL
Cowlicks Express6588 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)654-7284Enjoy 15 fun flavors of yogurt with your choice of over 30toppings. They also offer waffle cones and floats. BLD
Eskamoe’s Frozen Custard & More2800 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe• (318) 325-5799703 McMillan Road, West Monroe • (318)-325-75758065Highway 165 North, Sterlington • (318) 665-0031The unique coldtreat can be enjoyed by itself, in a shake or the ever popularconcrete. The Polar Crunch concrete, a mixture of custard, heathbar, butterscotch, and pecans, is a fan favorite. For a taste ofthe South, try a Southern Delite Specialty Sundae. Start withcustard, then add peaches, strawberries, and bananas. Top withwhipped cream and a cherry and you have yourself quite a treat.BLD
Miss Kay’s Sweets & Eats401 Trenton St., West Monroe • (318)582-5872This eatery along Antique Alley features many of Miss Kay’sown recipes. Enjoy coffee drinks and sweets like cupcakes, cookies,pie and the popular Carmelita. Lunch options include Chicken PotPie topped with a biscuit, Pulled Pork sandwiches and more. Anddon’t forget to grab one of Phil’s pralines! BL
The Crazy Popper2601 N 7th Street, West Monroe • (318)605-4005Gourmet Popcorn & More! With over 30 differentsignature flavors, there is something for everyone! LD
The Cupcake Shop1324 N 7th St Ste. 5, West Monroe • (318)582-5717The Cupcake Shop is a cupcakery located in West Monroe, La.BLD
Donut Shops
BestZ Donuts1614 Louisville Ave, Monroe • (318) 582-5607BL
Donut Palace2403 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318)397-40803407 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-4347BL
Haskell’s Donuts413 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318)388-08801617 Martin Luther King Drive, Monroe • (318) 388-02387911DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-2777BL
Star Donuts903 Warren Drive, West Monroe • (318) 855-4105
Super Donuts2415 Arkansas Road, West Monroe • (318)396-3310BL
Super Donuts ll1101 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)512-4426
Lagniappe
Alley Gators Bar & Grill100 Horselake Road, Monroe • (318)325-2062Located inside Bayou Bowl, they offer burgers hot off thegrill, chicken strips, fries and more.
Appletree Café2934 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)323-7440Located inside Blessings Bookstore. Enjoy their homecookedmeals in a refreshing atmosphere. LD
Arena Billiards Bar & Grill1411 Thomas Road, West Monroe •(318) 855-8818Serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and fish baskets. Afteryou eat, you can rack ‘em up on one of their 14 Diamond pooltables.
Bayou Grill5120 Desiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-0055Louisianafood such as Seafood, Po-boys and bayou style Burgers andsandwiches.
for His temple family foods315 Wood Street, West Monroe • (318)791-5956for His temple family foods prepares healthy, nutrientdense meals using grass fed meats & lots of clean veggies.Meals are 100% gluten free, dairy free & primarily organic.Whole, real food- nothing processed. Lunch is served daily 11-2& meals are available for take home. LD
Hollywood Snack Bar1810 Bernstein Park Drive, Monroe • (318)388-7654Located on your way to the Zoo, stop in for some home-stylecooking with a creole flair. Serving pork chops for breakfast andlunch, you will never leave hungry. Come enjoy plate lunches andspecialty dishes of crawfish and shrimp that are tempting toeveryone. BLD
Johnny’s Pizza House1322 Highway 80 East, Calhoun • (318)644-22031707 McKeen Plaza, Monroe • (318) 387-86688611 Hwy. 165North, Monroe• (318) 388-1458801 South Second Street, Monroe •(318) 323-44583001 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318)343-29923501DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318) 343-22221200 Jonesboro Road, WestMonroe • (318) 322-9888102 Wallace Road, West Monroe • (318)396-5120809 Warren Drive, West Monroe • (318) 396-1346This localfavorite, in business for over 40 years, is home to the Sweep theKitchen, which, as you may have guessed, is topped with everythingthey have. But for something a little different, try anotherJohnny’s original, Sweep the Swamp, offered seasonally. This hotCajun treat is topped with spicy, tender crawfish, shrimp,andouille sausage, taste of crab, bell peppers, onions and jalapenopeppers! LD
Kravins Restaurant705 Winnsboro Road, Monroe • (318)801-9911Family owned restaurant offering wings, chicken strips,burgers, catfish, and more. LD
Magic Grill Fried Chicken3095 Arkansas Road, West Monroe • (318)570-5133Serving Ray Pierce’s Famous Fried Chicken with creamedpotatoes, green beans, and fresh cut fries. LD
Moon Lake Marina231 Moon Lake Rd., Monroe • (318)322-2300Located on the Ouachita River, this bar and grill offersTuesday steak nights, Friday night is shish-ka-bobs and fishplates. You can always get a good hamburger or hot dog. If you areplaying or fishing on the river or just driving up, this is a greatcasual place to relax. Open April 1st to Halloween.
The Garden Grille400 Mane Street, West Monroe • (318)398-0653Offers full breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, small plates,steak, ribs, and more. Located inside the Hilton Garden Inn. LD
TK’s Bar & Grill1051 US 165 Bypass at I-20, Monroe • (318)387-5100Sports bar with burgers, wings, and catfish. Located insidethe Rodeway Inn & Suites Conference Center.
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John Luke & Willie’s Ice Cabin111 Kings Ln, West MonroeQuality Snow Balls and Coffee made in America in a shop that’s openyear round. Located in front of the Duck Commander Warehouse.BL
Rhoda Brown’s Hog Wash CabooseVarious Locations, Monroe-WestMonroe • (318) 801-8123Try the BBQ brisket Nachos, Sammies, or BBQplates with brisket, sausage, ribs, or his Award-winning pulledpork.
Ron’s Cajun Boudin1502 S. 2nd Street, Monroe • (318)387-9985Grab a meal to go or get boudin by the pound for the wholefamily. Ron serves a variety of flavors of boudin as well asburgers, hot dogs, and turkey legs.
Southside Coney Island1414 South 2nd Street, Monroe • (318)322-2517Serving up burgers, chili dogs, fries, and onion rings.They also serve tamales, tacos, and burritos all to go!
Tacos El VaqueroThis food truck serves Monroe authentic Mexicanstreet tacos. Choose from their selection of delicious tacos,burritos, quesadillas, or ponchos. Check their Facebook page forlocation information! LD
The CookoutMonroe • (318) 307-6986The Cookout offers hand pattedjuicy cheeseburgers and flavorful wing sauces that are sure toplease. Find out where The Cookout truck’s location will be forlunch each day on Facebook! L
Thurman’s Food Factory Inc.1608 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe • (318)387-7848In the mood for a picnic? Award-winning caterer ThurmanDickie offers a bargain-boxed lunch-to-go. Daily lunches mayfeature local favorite Blend of the Bayou or Chicken and Dumplings,along with a southern vegetable, dessert and tea. While you’rethere, pick up some cheese straws or fresh-baked cookies from thebakery.
Union Mill Coffee(318) 792-0126Mobile espresso and brew bar.
Willie’s Food Truck Park7423 Highway 165 North, Monroe • (318)582-5069Features a limited menu indoor restaurant, full bar withcraft cocktails and brews, multiple food trucks, and indoor andoutdoor dining, as well as an arcade for kids and multiple stagesfor live local music! LD
Take Out & Food Trucks
Caster & Chicory (208) 669-0107Serving beignets and cafe aulait, this food truck’s menu has only grown. Get a beignet sliderwith fries for lunch, or add raspberry preserves to your dessert.This family-owned food truck sets up at various locations each dayin Monroe, so check out their Facebook page to see when they’ll benear you. BL
Daily Press2899 Sterlington Rd, Monroe • (318) 329-95952300Louisville Ave, Monroe • (318)855-45881115 Garrett Rd, Monroe •(318) 605-2378A unique coffee shop offering espresso and milkshakesto go! Or stop in for their fresh salads, pressed po-boys,or serveyourself frozen yogurt. Their coffee specials and baked goodswarrant a trip to stop in.
Debbie’s Snowballs4000 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)376-7354Debbie has been serving up frozen snowballs and sweets intown for years. Her sweet treats include four flavors of ice cream(Peach, Strawberry, Chocolate and Vanilla), and thirty-sixdifferent shakes.
Fay’s Fat Burger2215 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318)737-8199Tasty burgers, hot wings, salads, pork chops, fish platesand more! LD
Frenchie’s Wagons113 Smith Street, West Monroe • (318)388-2097For a great meal on the run, try their delicious ham, beef,or shrimp po-boys, plate lunches and burgers. Don’t forget a sideof fries or onion rings.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar4911 Pecanland MallDrive, Monroe (318) 398-7319
Buffalo Wild Wings205 Constitution, Suite 4, West Monroe (318)651-0080
Catfish King Restaurant305 Sterlington Road, Monroe (318)322-6115
Cheddar’s Casual Café224 Blanchard Street, West Monroe (318)323-0033
Chicken Salad Chick1191LamyLn#7,Monroe (318) 322-4425
Chili’s Grill & Bar301 Constitution Drive, West Monroe (318)323-7112
Counter Culture of West Monroe222BellLane,WestMonroe (318)387-8537
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store309 Constitution Drive, WestMonroe (318) 325-5505
Domino’s Pizza126 Rowland Road, Monroe (318) 343-49841405Sterlington Road, Monroe (318) 387-98874920 Cypress Road, WestMonroe (318) 397-2800
Five Guys Burgers and Fries205 Thomas Road, West Monroe (318)855-5982
Fox’s Pizza1250Highway15,WestMonroe (318) 654-4752
Golden Corral200 Basic Dr, West Monroe (318) 582-4411
Hooters505 Constitution Drive, West Monroe (318) 322-3224
IHOP4205 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe (318) 322-5424202Blanchard, West Monroe (318) 362-0061
Logan’s Roadhouse201 Constitution Drive, West Monroe (318)361-9961
LongHorn Steakhouse4461 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe (318)387-1221
McAlister’s Deli1202 Pecanland Road, Monroe (318) 324-9219198Thomas Road, West Monroe (318) 387-2345
Newk’s Express Cafe811 Splane Drive, West Monroe (318)329-19222320 Tower Drive, Monroe (318) 387-8484
Orange Leaf207 Thomas Road, West Monroe (318) 509-86442225 TowerDrive, Suite 107, Monroe (318) 855-4284
Outback Steakhouse305 Constitution Drive, West Monroe (318)387-6700
Panda Express4431 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe (318)388-8989
Papa John’s Pizza2820LouisvilleAvenue,Monroe (318) 387-6161
Piccadilly Restaurant2203LouisvilleAvenue,Monroe (318)325-5414
Pizza Hut1301LamyLane,Monroe (318) 345-1000109 ConstitutionDrive, West Monroe (318) 323-8359
Red Lobster4601 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe (318) 361-0158
Roly Poly302 Bridge Street, West Monroe (318) 570-4148
Sam’s Southern Eatery300LaytonAvenue,Monroe (318) 855-4042216Well Road, West Monroe (318) 397-5141
Smoothie King3212 Cypress St., West Monroe (318) 651-93451404 N18th St, Monroe (318) 387-0037
StarbucksULMStudentCenter,Monroe (318) 342-78271810 ForsytheAvenue, Monroe (318) 323-7578
Texas Roadhouse108 Basic Drive, West Monroe (318) 362-9988
Waffle House1706 North 18th Street, Monroe (318) 699-03202903Sterlington Rd., Monroe (318) 387-6266308 Thomas Road, West Monroe(318) 325-3843148 Well Road, West Monroe (318) 397-2211
Walk-ons Bistreaux and Bar205 Basic Drive, West Monroe (318)855-6319
Wingstop Restaurant Inc.2340 Sterlington Rd., Monroe (318)388-88244920 Cypress Street, West Monroe (318) 397-9464
Familiar Favorite Restaurants
Fast Food
Arby’s Burger KingCaptain D’sChick-fil-aChicken ExpressChurch’sChickenDairy QueenFirehouse SubsJimmy John’sKentucky FriedChicken
McDonald’sPopeye’s Chicken & BiscuitsQuizno’s SubsRaisingCane’sSonic Drive InSubwayTaco BellWhataburger Wendy’sZaxby’s
Pecanland Mall Food Court
American DeliAuntie Anne’sCandy CrazeCharleys PhillySteaksChick-fil-aChinese Gourmet Express
El PadreGreat American Cookie CoRaising Cane’s ChickenFingersSbarroYummy Japan
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Pecanland Mall
4700 Millhaven, Monroe • (318) 322-4635www.pecanlandmall.comNorth Louisiana’s largest shopping mall, anchored by Belk,JCPenney, Dillard’s, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Browse through over100 stores like Victoria’s Secret, Buckle, Charlotte Russe, Bath& Body Works, The Camouflage Shoppe, H&M, Icings byClaire’s, Old Navy, and so much more! It’s also home to Cinema 10,a food court and a two-story carousel for the kids. The shoppingdoes not end inside the mall. In Pecanland Plaza, you will findKohl’s, Best Buy, Kirkland’s, Target, Bed, Bath, & Beyond,ULTA, Ross, Lifeway Christian Book Store, Pier 1, and TJ Maxx.
Antique Alley
100-300 Blocks of Trenton Street, West Monroe (318)388-3930www.antiquealleyshops.orgDiscover blocks and blocks ofunique stores in beautiful downtown West Monroe with everythingfrom home decor, jewelry, clothing, European and American antiques,art and more. Stores are open Tuesday-Saturday, unless notedotherwise in each stores description.
Antique Stores
Cotton Belle Trading Company204 Trenton St, West Monroe • (318)953-1900The cotton belle is so much more than an antique shop. Theyare a 21st century version of an old general store offeringsomething for everyone.
Cotton Port Antique Mall323 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)323-0090www.facebook.com/cottonportantiquemallCollectibles,Coca-Cola memorabilia, coins, books, primitives, advertising,records, glassware, giftware, baseball cards, home decor.
Imperial Galleries317 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)361-0091imperialgalleries.comPrimrose products, dolls, Jim Shorecollectibles.
Memory Lane Antiques301 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)323-3188Antiques from New England area, furniture, collectibleglassware, large selection of old books, sports memorabilia.
Ouachita River Trading Company225 Trenton Street, West Monroe •(318) 651-0409Antiques, vintage clothes, linens, glassware,pottery, furniture, sports cards and books.
Potpourri de Tante Marie312 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)325-0103antiquealleyshops.orgAntique and vintage furniture,collectibles, home decor and vintage jewelry. Natchez Solution andNevr Dull products.
Rialto Antique Mall319 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)329-9200www.facebook.com/RialtoAntiqueMarketCollectibles,glassware, books, silver, vintage jewelry, fine French, English andAmerican antiques, Shabby Chic items.
Traditions313 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)322-7728www.traditionsontrenton.comFine English and Frenchantiques, Majolica, French pottery, leather books, decorativeaccents, 18th-19th Century furniture.
Trenton Street Antiques207 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)387-1933Antique store featuring furniture, estate jewelry, clocks,pocket watches, sterling silver, glassware, religious Items andoriginal art.
Specialty Shops
Bent Oaks Boutique306 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)355-2435www.facebook.com/BOBWMLAA small town boutique where youwill find big city styles for ladies and gents of all ages ataffordable prices.
Big Chief Mercantile305 B Wood St., West Monroe • (318)376-1963Thrift & Consignment Store. Items ranging from shirtsto wall decorations.
Cloud 9117 Cotton Street, West Monroe • (318) 651-0069Incense,hand-poured candles, smoke shop and supplies.
Coco’s Mercantile400 Trenton St. Suite B, West Monroe • (318)388-6801Dry Goods and Sundries: Linens, Rugs, Home Decor &Gifts, Original art
Eleven 26 Boutique314 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)737-7207eleven26bouiqueA specialty boutique full of style with thelatest trends of clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts ataffordable prices.
First Glimpse Ultrasounds and Boutique303 Trenton Street, WestMonroe • (318) 807-46183D4DHD Live ultrasound studio carrying babygifts, nursery gifts, clothing for Newborn to 4T, maternity andwoman’s wear for a truly unique experience.
Hoot N Hollar219 Trenton St, West Monroe • (318) 355-7140Thisrustic but chic boutique has clothing, shoes, and jewelry for womenas well as accessories for men and home decor.
Infinity Comics and Collectibles108 Cotton St., West Monroe •(318) 582-5247Buy sale and trade on all comics.
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J.P. Windows & Doors321 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)325-1664www.jpwindowsanddoors.comWe specialize in custom windows,doors, repairs, installation, deer-stand windows, commercial, glassreplacement and siding.
Malcomb’s Woodcrafts & Treasures310 Trenton Street, WestMonroe • (318) 322-7444Woodcrafts, purses, wallets, jewelry,luggage, caps, scarfs, gifts and snack bar.
Marty and Mark’s Jewelry and Watch Repair224 Trenton Street,West Monroe • (318)341-2183marty-marks-jewelry-and-watch-repair.business.site/Jewelryand watch repair.
Mojo Boutique206 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)387-7823shopmojo.comOriginal t-shirt designs, jewelry, candles,gifts.
Rusty Nails & Pearls Boutique209 Trenton Street, West Monroe• (318) 355-8033Women’s clothing of all sizes along with shoes,accessories and gift items.
The Flower Market204 Trenton Street, West Moroe • (318)417-5888Floral Home Décor Store offering fresh and silkpersonalized arrangements for any occasion including weddings, aunique selection of jewelry, candles, plants, fresh and silkcorsages, and more.
The Mother Hen308 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)570-5993Unique gifts and personalized items for babies, brides,teachers, moms, and even dads!
The Nude Nomad222 Trenton St., West Monroe • (318)582-1748Clothing and accessories boutique.
The Rustique Gator232 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)605-3005Louisiana Flavor and Gifts! Boudin, Spices, Hot Sauces,Louisiana souvenirs and novelties, home and kitchen decor and muchmore.
The Spice & Tea Exchange of West Monroe229 Trenton Street,West Monroe • (318) 388-3920Spiceandtea.com/westmonroeSpices fromaround the globe, hand mixed blends and rubs, salts, teas andmore.
The Trenton House Gifts300 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)388-4315Fine china, crystal, general gifts, and gourmet foods.Louisiana items as well as Louisiana Gift baskets.
The Wood Gallery115 Trenton St. Suite B., West Monroe • (318)600-3015www.thewoodenbeaux.com/Custom hand crafted wooden choppingblocks and wooden bow ties.
Three Thread115 Cotton St., West Monroe Art, Apparel, Decor.
Walsworth & Company Designer Showroom311 Trenton Street,West Monroe • (318) 323-1454Furniture, rugs, lighting, and linensfrom Bertrand Collection, Sisters & Friends, Whimsciality andmore.
Boutique Shopping
Downtown
H2Go Paddle411 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318)372-8801www.h2gopaddle.com/Offers stand up battle boards from BOTEboards, accessories, and gear.
RiverMarket316 South Grand, Monroe • (318)807-1735www.downtownrivermarket.comEnjoy shopping, food, and funalong the beautiful Ouachita River in Downtown Monroe. Sponsored byOrigin Bank, The RiverMarket brings in vendors from across theregion selling clothing, jewelry, art, food, and accessories inthis open air market. Each weekend brings a different theme withdemonstrations, samples, and live entertainment.
Sharlaski’s This and That2327 Louisville Avenue, Monroe • (318)855-3855Women’s accessories, bags, purses, shoes, clothing, andhome décor.
Midtown
Anitra’s811 North 4th Street, Monroe • (318)322-7955anitraspromdresses.comSpecializing in prom dresses,bridemaids dresses, and jewelry.
Avenue Shoes1821 Avenue of America, Monroe • (318) 388-0518Thisis a one-stop shop for popular shoe brands such as Born, Clarks,Merrell and Sanuks as well as Brighton Jewelry.
Biedenharn Museum Store2000 Riverside Drive, Monroe • (318)807-3210bmuseum.orgHome Decor, Coca-Cola souvenirs, jewelry, localart and gifts.
Bob Sale Gift & Camera1111 North 4th Street, Monroe • (318)322-3425bobsalelsu.comKnown as Northeast Louisiana’s Official LSUstore! Ladies’ men’s and kid’s apparel. Cameras, video transfer andphoto restoration.
Fabulous Fabrics1803 Lamy Lane, Monroe • (318) 410-8106Draperyand upholstery fabrics, silks, tassels, fringes, ready-made panels,pillow forms, rugs, drapery hardware and some home Decor.
Haven/Intelligent Designs1127 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318)398-3298Home furnishings from infant to adults, bedding, gifts,accessories, lamps, art, huge selection of baby gifts. Also offersinterior design services.
Herringstones1830 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318)388-2680herringstonesboutique.comLadies and junior apparel, denim,shoes, handbags, jewelry, and more.
Inside Indigo1718 Roselawn Ave, Monroe • (318) 699-0096Homefurnishings, lighting, decorative accessories, bedding, pillows,specialty gifts, and unique local and regional art.
Louisiana Purchases1306 North 18th street Suite A, Monroe •(318) 605-3593European antiques, gifts, furniture, home accessoriesand more.
Material Things2305 Forsythe Ave, Monroe • (318) 699-8964Aspecialty boutique offering misses apparel in sizes 0 to 16,cocktail attire, bath products, gifts, purses, jewelry, and hats.Also Erno Laszlo skin care and Michael Marcus cosmetics.
Monograms Unlimited2114 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318)387-5989monogramsunlimited.netBaby goods, bags, aprons, and moreitems available for embroidery.
Parterre813 Park Avenue, Monroe • (318)323-7009www.parterremonroe.comFor the home and garden, stonestatuary, fountains, planters, antiques, unique garden accessories,and exotic plants.
River Outfitters2250 Tower Drive, Suite 103, Monroe • (318)340-8003A lifestyle/outdoor store with brands like The North Face,Life is Good, Costa del Mar, Sperry Topsider, Ugg Austrialia andmore. Get outfitted for skiing, hiking, camping, hunting andmore.
River Belles2252 Tower Drive, Monroe • (318) 340-8003A uniqueMother/Daughter boutique featuring stylish clothing and fashionableaccessories.
Ron Alexander Clothiers for Men1615 North 18th Street, Monroe •(318) 387-4409ronalexanderclothiers.comMen’s clothing from casualand relaxed to formal attire, custom clothing, shoes and a TommyBahama section.
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Rustico607 North 5th Street, Monroe • (318) 325-9888Juniorapparel, shoes, accessories and tons of jewelry.
Serendipity Designer Jewelry1840 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318)410-0811www.SerendipityDesignerJewelry.comA Designer Jewelry Storewith exceptional quality. Design your own jewelry with top brandslike Pandora, Kamelon, Mariana, Debra Shepard and Virgins Saints& Angels.
The Bridal Shop and King of Hearts1707 Hudson Lane, Monroe •(318) 322-6274www.king-of-hearts.comEverything for your wedding orspecial occasion. Bridal, attendant, mother of the bride, flowergirls, prom and more. Bridal line by Maggie Sottero. Allaccessories on site including dyeable shoes. And for the men,in-stock tuxedos, buy or rent. All accessories available.
The Monroe Mercantile1902 Forsythe Ave, Monroe • (318)237-1563Gifts, t-shirts and home decor.
The Muffin Tin1904 Glenmar, Monroe • (318) 323-3753Vera Bradleyluggage, china, crystal, home Decor, gourmet food products, kitchenitems, candles, bath products and more.
The Paper Market1818 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318)537-9721www.papermarketmonroe.comSpecializes in paper and partysupplies for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.
The Patio Place1844 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318)605-2600www.patioplacemonroe.comPatio and porch furniture, indoorand outdoor accessories, wicker furniture, grills and fire pits,umbrellas, and hammocks, from brands like Breezesta, Meadowcraft,Ancient Mosaic, Pawley’s Island Hammocks, and Hanamint Powder.
The Toggery1400 North 18th Street, Monroe • (318)388-4939thetoggery.comMen’s and women’s apparel, shoes andaccessories. Showcasing nationally known, better quality clothingfrom throughout the world.
Uptown Girl Boutique1820 Tower Drive, Monroe • (318) 398-4342Apreteen/tween girls clothing boutique offering clothing, shoes, andaccessories.
Woodstock Furniture Revival1806 North 3rd Street, Monroe • (318)340-9830Furniture, Home Decor, Gifts, Candles, and Baby.
North Monroe and Lakeshore Area
ASK Dancewear707 Highway 139, Monroe • (318) 345-0011Specialtyshop offering jewelry, handbags, shoes, and ASK Dancewear forchildren and adults.
Chennault Museum Gift Shop701 Kansas Lane, Monroe • (318)362-5540www.chennaultmuseum.orgBooks, historical gifts andmemorabilia.
Paul Michael Company2348 Sterlington Road, Monroe • (318)812-7285paulmichaelhome.com37,000 square feet of the latest in homeDecor including seasonal Decor, art, candles, furniture, rugs, andso much more.
The Retro Shop4002 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318)345-5353theretroshop.netThe Retro Shop is your source for classicrock band merchandise, gypsy and hippie clothing, posters, blacklights, and hemp jewelry.
Sterlington
Mer Rouge Wholesale9830 Highway 165 North, Sterlington • (318)665-4793Home Decor, silk flowers, framed art, rugs, kitchenware,vintage metal signs, jewelry, handbags, and more.
West Monroe
Bayou Crafters Mall2613 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318)396-9112www.facebook.com/pages/Bayou-Crafters/152975998094741Merchandisemade by area artists and craftsmen such as handmade furniture,personalized signs, ceramics, children’s clothing, purses, jewelry,and more.
Blessings Bookstore and More2934 Cypress Street, Suite 4, WestMonroe • (318) 323-7440A Christian retailer offerings books, cards,gifts, music, movies, and more.
Cara’s Boutique705 McMillan Road, West Monroe • (318)387-3115www.shopcaras.comJunior’s and women’s clothing, shoes,handbags, and accessories.
C’est La Vie Boutique302 Bridge Street Suite 3, West Monroe •(318) 582-5898cestlavieboutiquellc.comWomens Apparel and LifestyleBoutique.
Crafts Galore, the Rebel Store3327 Arkansas Road, West Monroe •(318) 396-9008A great place to find a Louisiana souvenir, they haveover 200 Louisiana hot sauces, cookbooks, postcards, and more. Theyalso carry Louisiana State University and New Orleans Saintsmerchandise, as well as their hometown team, the West MonroeRebels. Check out their selection of state and historicalflags.
J & H Boots and Jeans5218 Cypress Street, West Monroe •(318) 396-2407The “Home of Western Elegance,” stocked with over10,000 pairs of boots, clothing and hats for men, women and evenchildren. Great supply of work boots and clothes as well.
Kim’s You Nique Boutique302 Bridge Street - Ste 2, West Monroe •(318) 654-7332kim’syouniqueboutique.netKim’s is a unique fullservice women’s boutique that offers an array of fashion includingclothing, jewelry, shoes and skincare.
K-Sera507 Trenton Street, West Monroe • (318)410-1111www.kserastore.comContemporary women’s fashion boutique.Steve Madden, Matisse, Very Volatile, Mr.P’s Tees, and Kee KeeTees.
Norma’s Boutique2989 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)329-5933Great prices on trendy clothes with lines like La IDOLJeans. She also carries plus size clothing, accessories andshoes!
Quilt ‘N Stitch6049 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)396-6020quiltnstitch.comBernina sewing machines, fabric, books,notions, sewing supplies, embroidery supplies, heirloom supplies,quilting classes, and machine quilting for the public.
The Fleurty Ginger Boutique2631 North 7th Street, West Monroe •(318) 884-7467www.thefleurtygingerboutique.comShop the latestfashion trends at North Louisiana’s Plus Size Headquarters, TheFleurty Ginger Boutique. Specializing in sizes Small-3XL. Shopfashionable boutique clothing at affordable prices!
Thrifty Finds
Little Bit of Yesterday Flea Market110 Splane Drive, West Monroe• (318) 372-5582Vintage and restored furniture, household items,glassware, jewelry, coins, knives, DVD, books and much much more.Vendors keep their booths stocked and ready for yourcollection!
POSH Upscale Resale Boutique1324 North 7th Street, Suite 1, WestMonroe • (318) 855-4936Upscale resale boutique.
The Eccentric1131 Old Highway 15, West Monroe • (318)570-5643Furniture, antiques, vintage, retro, rustic, handmade, art,and more!
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Outdoor/Sporting Goods Stores
Duck Commander Store117 Kings Lane, West Monroe •318-387-0588www.duckcommander.comThe Robertson family, stars ofA&E’s hit show Duck Dynasty, have a store at their facility inWest Monroe. Shop for souvenirs from your favorite bearded familylike shirts, hats, Phil’s special seasoning, books, duck calls, andmore.
H. Mickel Sports2106 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe • (318)388-2375www.hmickelsports.comAthletic wear, sporting goods,apparel, footwear, seasonal sports equipment, local high schoolapparel, and gear.
Honey Hole Tackle Shop2916 North 7th Street, West Monroe • (318)323-8707honeyholetackleshop.comComplete stock of all fishingequipment and apparel. Fishing tackle and licenses available.
outdoorH2GO411 DeSiard Street, Monroe • (318)372-8801www.h2gopaddle.comH2GO offers the highest quality, bestdesigned stand up paddle boards.
S&J Farm and Feed1508 Thomas Road, West Monroe • (318)388-5858Hunting gear and Western wear.
The Camouflage Shoppe4700 Millhaven Road, Monroe • (318)323-8692www.camouflageshoppe.comBrand name hunting gear andapparel.
Toledo Tackle5129 Cypress Street, West Monroe • (318)396-36007913 DeSiard St. Suite B, Monroe • (318)343-2596www.toledotacklesports.comFishing focused with hunting andarchery gear, Costa Sunglasses. Hunting and fishing licensesavailable.
TP Outdoors, Tyner Petrus True Value Hardware101 Mill Street,West Monroe • (318) 322-44743000 Breard Street, Monroe • (318)388-3788tpoutdoors.comFamily owned hardware and hunting store.Large selection of fishing and hunting gear from guns and ammo toclothing and stands. Shooting range in West Monroe location.Hunting and fishing licenses available.
Golf
Chennault Park Golf Course8475 Millhaven Road, Monroe • (318)329-2454An 18-hole, par-72, 7,042-yard municipal course with flatwooded landscape. Driving range and carts with GPS systems. Checkout the 2007 Buick Open Winner Brian Bateman’s trophy display.Hint: Look out for the 18th hole - it’s par4 with water all the waydown the right side.
Frenchman’s Bend Golf & Health Club1484 Frenchman’s BendRoad, Monroe • (318) 387-2363www.frenchmansbend.comThis beautiful,semi-private, championship 18-hole, par-72 golf course featuresundulating greens, 5 sets of tees, driving range and restaurant.The tips play at 6,900 yards. Hint: Keep the ball down low as thewind is a factor on this course.
Municipal Golf Course in Forsythe Park2500 Sycamore Street,Monroe • (318) 807-0534Better known as “Muny,” this 9-hole,regulation-length golf course with driving range can give a golfera fun experience at any skill level. Hint: Have the putter ontarget as the greens are turtleback.m
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Parks
Cheniere Lake Park104 Cheniere Lake Road, West Monroe • (318)387-2383Beautiful 3,000 acre lake, covered picnic areas,playground, boat launches and climate-controlled lodge availablefor weddings, receptions and reunions.
Chennault Park8475 Millhaven Road, Monroe • (318) 329-2454500acres laced with full-grown oaks, 18-hole golf course, 36 hole discgolf course, softball field, picnic areas, paved walking/joggingtrail, Northeast Louisiana Soccer Complex, and the NortheastLouisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum.
Forsythe Park2300 Sycamore, Monroe • (318)329-2442www.monroela.usA neighborhood park encompassing over 53acres with picnic areas with metal and wooden pavilions, parkrestrooms, bandstand/stage area, a 9-hole golf course, putt-puttgolf, tennis courts, softball, soccer fields, and children’s park.Beach volleyball courts, a jogging path and a public boat launchare located over the levee along the Ouachita River. The MonroeAdvocates for Safe Streets (MASS) have developed 6 bike trailsthrough the City of Monroe based out of the park.
Kiroli Park820 Kiroli Road, West Monroe • (318) 396-4016160acres of park with forested areas, large playing areas, and theSmiles Park, an inclusive playground for all children, as well asthe Raising Cane’s Dog Park, which is separated into two sectionsfor large and small dogs. Jogging and nature trails, a fishingpond, beautiful gardens, covered picnic areas, and a theatre stagefor performances. Home to the Ballet Under the Stars in the spring.A climate-controlled lodge is great for receptions and familyreunions.
Lazarre ParkCorner of Hamilton & Thompson Street, WestMonroe (318) 396-4016Located over the levee along the OuachitaRiver, this park offers disc golf and a boat launch. It plays hostto the Ronald McDonald House Annual Big Bass Tournament in May.
Restoration Park700 Downing Pines Road, West Monroe • (318)322-8903A beautiful 70-acre forest and wetland park with severaloverlooks and a 1.2-mile stone trail for jogging, walking, orrelaxing. Surrounds a scenic lake with native cypress trees drapedwith Spanish moss.
RV Parks & Camping
Bayou D’Arbonne Camping642 Pinecrest Road, West Monroe(318)396-1025www.bayoudarbonnecamp.netJust 5 miles north of I-20 onbeautiful Bayou D’Arbonne. This campsite offers 18 RV spots, 24camping spots, 40-person lodging, 7 tent spots with bathfacilities, 3 tent sites without utilities along bayou frontage,dumpsite, laundry room, and cable (long-term). Reservationsrecommended.
Bayou Boeuf RV & Campgrounds11791 Highway 165 North,Sterlington(318) 665-2405www.bbrvp.weebly.com48 RV spots with fullhook-ups, bath facilities, free wifi, dumpsite and laundryroom.
Cheniere Lake Park104 Cheniere Lake Road, West Monroe(318)387-2383www.oppj.orgOffers 8 RV spots, 2 camping spots, bathfacilities, and laundry room. Just minutes from town. Located on abeautiful 3,000-acre lake.
Ouachita RV Park7300 Frontage Road, Monroe(318)343-8672www.ouachitarvpark.comOffering 62 RV spots, tent area, bathfacilities, dump station, laundry, pool, free wi-fi, and meetingroom.
Pavilion RV Park309 Well Road, West Monroe(318)322-4216www.pavrv.comRight in town and right off I-20. This siteoffers 101 full hook-up RV spots and 10 cabins. Bath facilities,pool, nearby dumpsite, laundry room, cable, wi-fi, playground, andclub room. Big rig friendly.
Pecanland RV Park2300 Garrett Road, Monroe(985)232-4856www.pecanlandpark.com29 concrete spaces with full hook-ups,bath facilities, and laundry room. Located just south of PecanlandMall.
Outdoor Activities
H2Go Paddle 411 Desiard Street, Monroe(318) 372-8801H2GO Paddleoffers rentals of kayaks and paddle boards as well as guided toursto connect you to the beautiful waterways within Ouachita Parishand North Louisiana. They also carry all the essential gear neededto enjoy a great day on the water!
Ouachita RiverNoted as one of the most beautiful rivers in theworld, the Ouachita (pronounced Wash-i-taw) River joins our twocities. With access points at Lazarre Park, Forsythe Park boatdocks, and Moon Lake Marina, the Ouachita River offers fishingopportunities throughout the year. During the summer, activitiesinclude skiing, wakeboarding, tubing and more.
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Center & PublicRange357 Sheriff Richard Fewell Road, West Monroe (318) 807-1188ThePublic Range at the OPSO Training Center includes a Firing Range aswell as an Archery Range. The Archery Range features a youth area,elevated shooting, and walk-thru bag & 3D range.
Proven Grounds140 Ernest White Road, West Monroe (318)267-4854Those with an adventurous spirit will love this ultimate 3mile “Obstacle Trail Adventure.” The course includes intimidatingterrain, sandy trails, rolling hills, muddy pits, and challengingobstacles. Proven Grounds also hosts 5k races, concerts, familyevents, and more.
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Wildlife Refuges/Areas
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge480 Richland Pl, Monroe• (318) 387-1114www.fws.gov/refuge/black_bayou_lake/Beautiful 1,600acre cypress-studded lake, nature trail, pier, wildlife observationdeck, visitor/education center, arboretum. Fishing and huntingopportunities. Canoes and kayaks available to rent.
D’Arbonne National Wildlife RefugeHighway 143 in Union Parish -10 miles north of West Monroe, Farmerville • (318)726-4222www.fws.gov/darbonneHunting, fishing, wildlife observation& photography. Boat launch, observation tower & walkingtrails on scenic Bayou D’Arbonne.
Ouachita Wildlife Management AreaIn Ouachita Parish - 6 milessoutheast of Monroe (318) 343-4044www.wlf.louisiana.govThisbottomland hardwood forest restoration-in-progress is nestled on8,747 beautiful acres and features three reservoirs located on anagricultural tract and offers crawfishing opportunities, as well asfishing for bluegill, crappie, and largemouth bass. A camping areathat is located on eight secluded acres is also available.
Upper Ouachita National Wildlife RefugeAlong the Ouachita River- Union & Morehouse Parishes, Farmerville • (318)726-4222www.fws.govHunting, fishing, wildlife observation &photography. Boat launch & accessible fishing pier. Scenicriver road.
Northeast of Monroe-West Monroe
Poverty Point World Heritage Site6859 Highway 577, Pioneer •(318) 926-5492Over 3,000 years ago, the inhabitants of PovertyPoint created a trade and cultural system that, to this day, isstill a mystery. These inhabitants left behind an archeologicalsite that is considered one of the most important in North America.Visitors can tour the earthen mounds created by these inhabitantsincluding a series of six semi-elliptical mounds surroundi
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- Culinary/Dining Experiences.
- Visiting Friends and Relatives.
If you are traveling to a city in Louisiana that does not have a specific per diem rate the standard per-diem rates of $96.00 per night for lodging and $55.00 per day for meals and incidentals apply.
What is the Louisiana Division of Administration mileage rate? ›Effective October 1, 2022, the mileage reimbursement has been determined by the Louisiana Department of Administration to be $0.625.
What are the 3 types of travelers served by the travel agencies? ›In this essay, we will outline three of the main 3 types of travelers who use travel agents: business travelers, leisure travelers, and special interest travelers.
What are the 3 main types of travel? ›- Travel and Tourism.
- Different Types of Tourism.
- Domestic Tourism – Taking Holidays and Trips in your own country.
- Inbound Tourism – Visitors from overseas coming into the country.
- Outbound Tourism –Travelling to a different country for a visit or a.
- Different Types of Travel.
The per diem rates in lieu of the rates described in Notice 2021-52 (the meal and incidental expenses only substantiation method) are $74 for travel to any high-cost locality and $64 for travel to any other locality within CONUS.
How far do you have to be away from home to get per diem? ›You will not receive per diem if your temporary duty is within 50 miles of your duty station or your residence, unless the travel conditions are so severe returning to your residence would endanger your health and safety or you are attending a conference.
Does travel per diem count as income? ›Per diem payments are not part of the employee's wages if the payment is equal to or less than the federal per diem rate and the employer receives an expense report from the employee.
Do employers have to pay mileage in Louisiana? ›Mileage reimbursements
The current federal mileage reimbursement rate is 65.5 cents per mile and only covers miles driven by your employee while on the job. Miles driven commuting are not eligible for reimbursement.
The current mileage rate for 2023 is 65.5 cents per mile driven for business. What is the mileage rate for the previous year? The IRS mileage rate 2022 for cars (including vans, pickups, and panel trucks) was $0.585 per mile driven for business until June 30.
Does Louisiana require mileage reimbursement? ›
Although exemptions may be granted, by the Commissioner of Administration, all must adhere to the current mileage reimbursement rate of no more than $0.54 per mile.
What are the 8 types of specialist travel? ›Types of specialist tourism: relating to sport eg cycling, golf, diving, water sports, hiking; adventure eg white- water rafting, bungee jumping, mountaineering; health tourism; nature tourism; ecotourism; relating to special interests eg painting, cookery; educational eg school tours; cultural tourism; other eg ...
What are the 4 types of travelers? ›- Types of travelers.
- Adventure Travellers.
- Expedition Members.
- Long Term Travellers.
- Travellers with Special Needs.
An example of a call Centre travel agent is the flight Centre. Web-based travel agent: Is a company that sells holidays over the internet and gives them information about the place and accommodation.
What are the 5 stages of travel? ›If you think about the traveller's journey in marketing terms, and more specifically for accommodation marketing, we talk about The 5 Stages of Travel which include: Dream, Plan/Research, Book, Experience and Share.
What do you mean by dark tourism? ›Experts call the phenomenon dark tourism, and they say it has a long tradition. Dark tourism refers to visiting places where some of the darkest events of human history have unfolded. That can include genocide, assassination, incarceration, ethnic cleansing, war or disaster — either natural or accidental.
What is an example of unspecified travel? ›Imagine that you are taken aside for security check at the airport, taken to a backroom, hooded and thrown into a car. Without any idea of where you are going. Then you will be thrown into a small cell where you can hear the screams from the other cells. Thousands of people are on this type of unspecified travel.
How do I avoid paying taxes per diem? ›As long as your payments do not exceed the maximum federal per diem rate, they are non-taxable; if per diem payments exceed federal limits, any excess will be taxed as ordinary income.
Is per diem tax Free money? ›Per diem payments aren't subject to income tax since they aren't included in an employee's wages. However, your payments will be taxable if the following apply to you: You didn't file an expense report with your employer.
What is the meal stipend for 2022? ›Beginning October 1, 2022, the high-low per diem rate that can be used for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses increases to $297 (from $296) for travel to high-cost locations and increases to $204 (from $202) for travel to other locations.
How much meal allowance per day? ›
For 2022-23 the general ATO specified Reasonable Overtime Meal Allowance is $33.25 per meal. The meal-by-meal amounts for employee long distance truck drivers are $26.80, $30.60 and $52.75 per day for breakfast, lunch and dinner respectively.
What happens if you go over per diem? ›However, if the per diem allowance offered exceeds the geographic per diem rate, the excess allowance over the applicable per diem rate will be classified as taxable income to the employee.
What happens if you don't spend all of your per diem? ›Can you keep unused per diem? If your employer requires you to fill out a per diem expense report and reimburses your spending, then you won't have any leftover funds. But if your employer chooses to pay you a flat amount for per diem instead, then you're generally able to keep any money you don't use.
How is per diem paid out? ›Per diem is Latin, but its meaning couldn't be simpler. Employees paid per diem receive pay by the day. This is usually the daily stipend given to employees who travel for work. It's also used when employees on short-term contracts are assigned a daily rate.
Who qualifies for per diem? ›Which employees qualify for per diem? While the IRS doesn't have any specific guidelines about eligibility for per diem allowances, a commonly accepted rule-of-thumb is that employees qualify for per diem when traveling more than 50 miles away from their homes and when traveling for more than 12 hours.
Is travel allowance a income? ›when you travelled away from your home overnight for work (including when you left and returned home) you paid for accommodation, food and drink or incidental expenses and the amount you spent. you correctly declared the travel allowance as income in your tax return.
What happens if a company doesn't pay mileage? ›A California employee owed for unpaid miles driven for work can bring their claim in civil court or with the Labor Commissioner. Civil court claims can potentially go back four years, so long as you assert a claim for unfair business practices in connection with the failure to reimburse for miles driven.
Can employees claim mileage and fuel? ›Employees can only claim mileage allowance tax relief where their own vehicle is used for business purposes. If the employee is provided with a company car, a mileage claim can be made for business travel to cover the cost of fuel where this is paid for by the employee.
Does your employer have to pay you mileage? ›There is no law that says employers have to offer mileage reimbursement. Many do because it's a smart way to attract and retain employees. Reimbursements made at the standard Internal Revenue Service rate are not considered income, so they are not subject to tax.
What is the average price per mile for trucking? ›...
Average Motor Carrier Cost Per Mile 2021 (NPTC)
| 2021 Cost | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE-BASED | ||
| Fuel costs | $0.36 | 12% |
| Equipment and maintenance | $0.57 | 20% |
| Truck insurance | $0.11 | 4% |
How much does it cost to do trucking per mile? ›
As of July 2021, trucking rates per mile remain steady. Here are the current rates for the most popular freight truck types: Overall average van rates vary from $2.30 – 2.86 per mile. Reefer rates are averaging $3.19 per mile, with the lowest rates being the Northeast at $2.47 per mile.
How much mileage can I claim? ›45p for cars and vans for the first 10,000 miles. After 10,000 miles - 25p per mile. 24p for motorcycles regardless of miles driven. 20p for bicycles regardless of miles.
Do I have to report mileage reimbursement as income? ›FAQ. Is reimbursed mileage considered income? As long as the mileage reimbursement does not exceed the standard IRS mileage rate per mile, it is not taxable. The difference between the mileage rate you receive and the IRS-set rate is considered taxable income.
Can you claim mileage on taxes without receipts? ›Records you need to keep for self-employed mileage deductions. In order to claim mileage deductions for self-employed, you must keep adequate and timely records of your mileage as proof. You must also keep all records and receipts for at least 3 years from the date you file your tax return.
Do you need receipts to write off mileage? ›If you use the standard mileage deduction method, you will need your mileage logbook. If you are using your actual expenses, you will need receipts showing your expenses.
What are most popular leisure activities? ›Watching Movies vs Listening to Music
Listening to music topped the YouGov poll of the most popular leisure activities with 85% of people enjoying it and just 3% who didn't. That high number was consistent among all age groups from millennials through to boomers.
The most popular hobby/activity in the United States is cooking and baking, with 38 percent of respondents stating it's among their personal hobbies and activities. The displayed data shows results of the Statista Global Consumer Survey conducted in the United States in 2022.
What are the 3 types of domestic tourist? ›From a geographical viewpoint, domestic tourism may range from local excursion, regional trips to national level travels. On the basis of purpose of tour or the motives of tourists, tourism is of three types, viz., (a) common interest tourism, (b) holiday tourism and (c) business tourism.
What are two main leisure time activities? ›It is during leisure time that people participate in recreation and sporting activities.
What do German people do in their free time? ›In 2021, around 94 percent of the German-speaking population aged 14 years and older said they watched TV. Other popular pastimes included listening to the radio and surfing online. The ranking shows activities undertaken at least multiple times a month.
What are the 7 components of leisure? ›
Main components of Leisure industry are: Sport and Physical Activity, Arts and Entertainment, Tourism (Heritage, Visitor Attractions), Countryside Recreation, Home-Based Leisure, Catering, Shopping (Clothes etc.). Afterwards, is summarized leisure's contemporary meaning according to its most common connotations.
What are the four types of leisure? ›The juxtaposition of these two dimensions onto specific life events produces four distinct modes of leisure: Pure Leisure, Anomic Leisure, Institutional Leisure and Alienated Leisure.
How much money do people spend on leisure? ›Key points. The average American household spends $2,900 yearly on entertainment costs. Find out how you can reduce your entertainment spending while still having fun.
What do Americans like to do in their free time? ›...
Activities With Widespread Appeal.
| City | Participated in this leisure activity/hobby in the past 12 months |
|---|---|
| Dining out | 55% |
| Reading books | 46% |
| Card games | 36% |
| Cooking for fun | 34% |
A: Running, jogging or trail-running is generally the most popular outdoor recreation activity. Other popular outdoor activities include: Biking. Camping.
What is the meaning of dark tourism? ›Dark tourism is defined as the act of tourists traveling to sites of death, tragedy, and suffering (Foley and Lennon, 1996).
What are the 7 types of tourist? ›- The Drifer. ...
- The Explorer. ...
- The Individual Mass Tourist. ...
- The Organised Mass Tourist. ...
- Allocentric tourists. ...
- Psychocentric tourists. ...
- Mid-Centric tourists. ...
- Domestic tourists.
- Domestic tourism. Domestic tourism is defined as traveling within your own country of residence, either for business or leisure purposes. ...
- Inbound tourism. ...
- Outbound tourism. ...
- Business tourism. ...
- Leisure tourism. ...
- Shopping tourism. ...
- Cultural tourism. ...
- Sports tourism.
A series of studies showed that people with negative views on leisure experience higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Failing to relish recreation time reduces gratification from activities and reduces happiness. In one study, college students engaged in mundane work were asked to watch a funny cat video.
What are the three 3 elements of leisure? ›These outcomes result from the three core elements of leisure: community, freedom, and virtuous behavior.
What are the benefits of free time? ›
Leisure time enables us to re-energize, recharge, and even gain a new perspective when we resume our regular activities. For those who have difficulty implementing leisure time in their routine, experts recommend using breaks and downtime to pursue activities that will benefit long-term goals.