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    Frothy Monkey

    4.0 (231 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Faye Y.

    Food first, thoughts after... Went recently for their $55 date night. Overall so fun and a great experience. The girlie who sat us and took care of us was so cute and so considerate. She moved two tables together so we can sit together. The vibes were casual and bright. The tea was delicious and so aesthetically pleasing. The food was good. The pesto chicken pasta was a little bland and watery but overall good experience!

    Shrimp & Grits $18
    Grace H.

    This is such a cute, casual restaurant. You could stop in for a morning coffee, lunch during work or even grab a casual dinner here. Also, the servers are very kind and attentive! I haven't had everything on the menu but the shrimp & grits are pretty amazing, especially for the price! Additionally, the flavored lattes are SO good creative and yummy. Example: the monkey mocha tastes like a banana milkshake. Giving 4 stars because the fruit was not as fresh as expected.

    George T.

    I love the layout of this place with the wherehouse look. I felt like you had to have a secret code to get in. I just landed at the airport and came for a meeting but if I lived in Birmingham this would be my go place for health meal and if didn't want to eat to heathty they have options for everyone. I was looking at brunch sausage burger, I think the shrimp and grits looked good. I also looked at the salmon burger and if I wanted a salad I would have gotten the maple chicken Salad. If I had not flown from Los Angeles I would have for sure picked the Vanilla cinnamon French toast but I would have fallen asleep and been done. I found these from looking at the yelp photos and other people orders before my friend came. I got the smash burger and really enjoyed it. You can get it with vegan options but the winner for the day was the biscuit board with all the toppings. Also everyone was so friendly Amber was our waitress and she was very attentive asked me if we needed anything all the time. I loved my first visit to the Frothy Monkey and I had an awesome table like the captains table best seat in the house.

    Biscuit board
    Madison E.

    Here's your sign to stop in Frothy Monkey this week with the colder temps we'll be having. I almost got it to go but I'm SO glad I slowed down and enjoyed in house because I would've missed out on the huge, glorious mug it was served in. The Rosemary Honey Latte was divine and the Biscuit Board made for a perfect snack. Four mini biscuits with butter, honey mascarpone, whipped feta and apricot preserves. Caroline was the sweetest server and made fabulous suggestions. I went to the downtown Homewood location and parking was not ideal - I had to park across the street and back out into oncoming traffic. There are other spots around that would be easier to maneuver but were all taken. Not the best parking but not the worst I've seen either. Love it here and will be back!

    Inside
    Patrick G.

    Great place. Service was great and so was the coffee & food. Nice place to hang out and do some work.

    Royale Sandwich
    Abby M.

    I've probably been to Frothy Monkey a dozen times--both in Birmingham and Nashville--and it's consistently just okay. The menu is diverse, which makes it a decent option for groups since there's something for everyone. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was disappointing. I ordered the Royale sandwich, and it was pretty pitiful (see photo). I probably won't be back anytime soon.

    Shrimp + Grits
    Hosai W.

    I stopped by Frothy Monkey in Birmingham after hearing good things about their shrimp and grits. I went in the early afternoon, around 2:30-2:40 PM, and ordered the shrimp and grits along with a Hugo Spritz. They didn't have the full Hugo Spritz mix available, so I was served what tasted like just Prosecco instead. It was fine, the service was okay. The shrimp and grits themselves were good overall. The dish comes with blackened shrimp and andouille sausage. I don't eat sausage, so I skipped that part, but the shrimp were flavorful and well-cooked. My main critique is that the dish was very oily--more oil than I personally prefer--which took away a bit from the experience. Would I go back again? I'm not completely sure, but I'm glad I tried it. Overall, it was a good experience, just not one that fully won me over.

    Outdoor Seating
    Xhané P.

    Lovey experience in downtown Bham! My friend and I both got the iced green tea and it was *astounding* with oatmilk. Loved the chips and salsa more than the sandwich, but would get it again. Service was a little long winded at first, another client was waiting for their check for over 15-20 minutes until it was brought to them, but after that period it picked up. Creative backdrops, walls, jewelry box bathroom and beautiful outdoor area complete with overhead heaters for cooler months!

    Biscuit Board ( so good)
    Gabe P.

    A couple of friends and me came here for Sunday brunch. It was busy so there was about a 40 min wait. This wasn't a horrible wait and actually went by pretty fast. The hostess guy got us seated in a comfortable corner table. The inside of this spot is really cool and very inviting. There's also bar seating and even outdoor patio seating in the rear. Very nice. We received good service but there were some points where it was kind of slow. No biggie. My friends ordered omelets , one friend had a chicken dish and I had the smash burger. The food was fresh and well prepared. My burger could have used more salt; I still enjoyed. My friends ordered coffee drinks to which they liked too. I had 2 mimosas .. they were cool. We enjoyed ourselves at Frothy Monkey annnnd will return back for more!

    Back patio
    Jason B.

    Great place, very well kept and wonderful staff. Need to visit when they have half off wine

    Omelette
    Russell G.

    We came here two years ago and my ladies wanted to return so we did. I got the breakfast plate again and it was nice. I originally ordered the coconut coffee mix but I really didn't iike it as it had shredded coconut so I ended up ordering a hot cocoa. That was fine. The breakfast plate was enough for two servings. We just only had 1 sausage. Service was ok. And we were sat next together to window.

    The BE Hive Bowl with Quinoa & Black Bean Burger instead of the Suasuage Pattie
    Brandon A.

    As I'm vegan I decided to review their brunch menu prior to going. I got The Be Hive Bowl. I was very disappointed in this option. To be fair they were out of the vegan sausage Pattie so I subbed for the quinoa patty. But still the vegetables were not very good, the cheese and uncooked kale felt out of place. Thankfully the service made up for the meal. The staff was very polite and removed the item from my bill although I offered to pay for it! If I wasn't vegan they'd get a higher rating from me. The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere. I had a lot of faith in this meal - Frothy Monkey seems to be the only restaurant in downtown Birmingham with dedicated vegan options for brunch so please for the sake of the vegan community step it up! Update: The staff allowed me to try the Breakfast crumble which is a vegan breakfast pastry. It saved the day. Superior service!

    Smash Burger
    Tiffany M.

    I was a little disappointed in this place because people kept suggesting that we try it. We went on a Sunday before It was crowded. Quite a few empty tables at the time we dined in. The service was extremely slow. We didn't get our coffee until the meals came out some time later and we ordered a biscuit board, but that also never came out. We tried the salmon sandwich, the smash burger, and the broadbend omelette. The salmon sandwich as a sandwich was not good but i thought the salmon piece on the sandwich was outstanding but as far as a sandwich, I thought the bread was not good for the sandwich same went for the Smashburger. The bread used did not suit the Smashburger. The broadbend omelette though tasty was seriously lacking in filling. Maybe it was an off day or off shift, either way didn't live up to the hype.

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    Ask the Community - Frothy Monkey

    Is their patio dog friendly?

    Hello Sam! We would be happy to seat you and your furry friend outside as long as they are on a leash. The best way to do so is to check in with the hostess and request patio seating, then you will take a short walk to the back entrance to the patio… Read more

    If I am wanting to have a larger party, would I be able to put the outside tables together, like a party of 14?

    Hello Madalynn, we would be happy to serve your group! Give us a call at (205) 974-3600, and we will be sure to make a note about your party size and time to expect you so we can move the tables for you. Hope to see you soon!

    What's it like during the day? Can you work from there or is it more dining focused?

    Hey there! We have areas that are suited for working that have plenty of plugs, just let the host know when you arrive if that is what you are looking for. Some times of day are busier than others so seating availability will vary based on that.

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