I don’t know what kind of coffee they use here, but it’s simply the smoothest and best I’ve ever had. I’m glad I live 35 miles away or I’d spend about $15/day in there on lattes and snacks. Ha!
Lauren Bingham
Probably my favorite coffee shop I’ve ever been too! You’ll leave there with new friends and an incredible vanilla latte! My favorite barista is Max for sure
Parking: 2hr parking available all over downtown
Recommended dishes: Bagel with Goat Cheese, Rose Tea, Chocolate Chip, Ice Cream and Espresso, Iced Coffee and Cinnamon Sugar Muffin, Avocado Toast, Cookie, Granola Bowl, Salads, Plain Housemade Bagel, Almond Butter Toast, Almond Butter, Batch Brew, Scone, Paleo, Salted Caramel Latte, Ham and Cheddar Scone, Lemon Blueberry Scone, Cuban, Olive Oil Orange Muffin
Max Brown
So much attention to detail with the craft coffee alongside the best service in town. It doesn't get better than this. Their bottled lattes are awesome too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julianne Walker
Hands down my favorite coffee stop in Tuscaloosa!!! Fav things to order: The Cuban (iced), Matcha with honey, Paleo Bars, Avo Toast!! Really everything is so good. You can also get their homemade GF granola to go 😍 atmosphere/community is amazing so grab a coffee and stay a while!
Mary Frances Combs
I love Monarch Expresso Bar! It’s such a warm atmosphere with awesome craft coffee. We need more authentic local owned businesses in Tuscaloosa like this one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kara Jones
Monarch has curated the perfect coffee experience - educated baristas who are also willing and happy to share their coffee knowledge in a space that feels warm cozy. I’ve always felt welcomed and at home when I’ve gone in. They also have an amazing pastry case, highly recommend any of the seasonal drinks or the perfectly crafted pour over.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacqueline E Todd
I feel like i’m in jail when i’m here. No vibes at all. It feels like punishment to sit in here. Girls at the counter were rude and latte was gross
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Seaborn Chappell
I came to town for school…stayed because of Monarch. Excellent coffee, a super kind staff, and the best brick wall in the state ???
Cute place but the common table we sat at was so dirty/sticky and it was only 10 am. When I asked for a rag no one offered to clean it. I did myself, but shouldn’t have to with 4 young people standing behind counter. Clearly, needs better management teaching these young people about cleaning not just chatting.
Nils Hünerfürst
Not a place for just a coffee it is a Espresso bar. Well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simone X
The atmosphere is very nice and chill but the coffee is not good at all in my opinion. 2 workers explained things to me that were already obvious, as if I needed them explained which I found annoying. Wouldn't recommend and I won't be back.
Audrey, your response is exactly why I won't be back and will encourage others not to go. I didn't ask your advice on how I should approach a business after I don't like something, just like I didn't ask the 2 workers who offered me their unsolicited opinions/thoughts about something I requested. I simply came here to share my review like hundreds of others. Why would I contact you personally when I can just go somewhere else to get better coffee and better customer service?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Andrew Hodgson
Best cortado in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kevin Urman
Stopped in for a quick coffee meeting and got a latte. It has a good vibe with plenty of seating. The service was fast and came complete with some latte art. The latte was a bit strong for my tastes, but a solid entry nonetheless. Parking is available, but it on the surrounding streets. I imagine it can get difficult to park at certain times. Go check it out.
I don’t know what kind of coffee they use here, but it’s simply the smoothest and best I’ve ever had. I’m glad I live 35 miles away or I’d spend about $15/day in there on lattes and snacks. Ha!
Probably my favorite coffee shop I’ve ever been too! You’ll leave there with new friends and an incredible vanilla latte! My favorite barista is Max for sure
Parking: 2hr parking available all over downtown
Recommended dishes: Bagel with Goat Cheese, Rose Tea, Chocolate Chip, Ice Cream and Espresso, Iced Coffee and Cinnamon Sugar Muffin, Avocado Toast, Cookie, Granola Bowl, Salads, Plain Housemade Bagel, Almond Butter Toast, Almond Butter, Batch Brew, Scone, Paleo, Salted Caramel Latte, Ham and Cheddar Scone, Lemon Blueberry Scone, Cuban, Olive Oil Orange Muffin
So much attention to detail with the craft coffee alongside the best service in town. It doesn't get better than this. Their bottled lattes are awesome too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down my favorite coffee stop in Tuscaloosa!!! Fav things to order: The Cuban (iced), Matcha with honey, Paleo Bars, Avo Toast!! Really everything is so good. You can also get their homemade GF granola to go 😍 atmosphere/community is amazing so grab a coffee and stay a while!
I love Monarch Expresso Bar! It’s such a warm atmosphere with awesome craft coffee. We need more authentic local owned businesses in Tuscaloosa like this one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monarch has curated the perfect coffee experience - educated baristas who are also willing and happy to share their coffee knowledge in a space that feels warm cozy. I’ve always felt welcomed and at home when I’ve gone in. They also have an amazing pastry case, highly recommend any of the seasonal drinks or the perfectly crafted pour over.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I feel like i’m in jail when i’m here. No vibes at all. It feels like punishment to sit in here. Girls at the counter were rude and latte was gross
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
I came to town for school…stayed because of Monarch. Excellent coffee, a super kind staff, and the best brick wall in the state ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookie, Scone, Olive Oil Orange Muffin
Genuinely have the BEST lattes and vibes for studying/reading/meetups with friends. <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Lemon Blueberry Scone
Best coffee shop in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Cute place but the common table we sat at was so dirty/sticky and it was only 10 am. When I asked for a rag no one offered to clean it. I did myself, but shouldn’t have to with 4 young people standing behind counter. Clearly, needs better management teaching these young people about cleaning not just chatting.
Not a place for just a coffee it is a Espresso bar. Well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere is very nice and chill but the coffee is not good at all in my opinion. 2 workers explained things to me that were already obvious, as if I needed them explained which I found annoying. Wouldn't recommend and I won't be back.
Audrey, your response is exactly why I won't be back and will encourage others not to go. I didn't ask your advice on how I should approach a business after I don't like something, just like I didn't ask the 2 workers who offered me their unsolicited opinions/thoughts about something I requested. I simply came here to share my review like hundreds of others. Why would I contact you personally when I can just go somewhere else to get better coffee and better customer service?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Best cortado in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stopped in for a quick coffee meeting and got a latte. It has a good vibe with plenty of seating. The service was fast and came complete with some latte art. The latte was a bit strong for my tastes, but a solid entry nonetheless. Parking is available, but it on the surrounding streets. I imagine it can get difficult to park at certain times. Go check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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