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    Monkey Business Cafe

    3.8 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Instead of toast, I upgraded my side to a Roy's Ricotta Pancake
    Kris G.

    This seems to be a very a chill, casual place. There's parking in the back, as well as street parking. They hand you menus when you walk in & tell you it's open seating. When you're ready to order, you go to the counter to order & pay. The food was good, hazelnut latte was tasty, service was fast & pretty friendly. I met a friend there to catch up & they let us sit there for a couple hours - We were aware & made sure no one needed our table though! The oddest thing happened... a guy came in, ordered & sat down. I can only guess that he just worked out cuz, as he was waiting for his food, he put his foot up on top of the backrest of a dining chair & proceeded to massage his leg with a massage gun. Then of course did the other leg. Oh and while doing so, he played music from his iPhone very loudly, to cover up background music playing in the restaurant. -- Is this what people are doing now?

    Best chilaquiles i have had in a long time
    John D.

    Had breakfast on Friday with my wife. The Food was great and the service was friendly and efficient. We have been here before and will be back for a meal when we are back in the area

    Green Chilaquiles
    Andrea G.

    Fullerton staple!! This is a quaint place, really precious! The menu offers a variety of great options! My favorite item are the Chilaquiles, they're truly delicious! Parking can be a little tight during busy hours but there is available street parking.

    traditional breakfast
    Lauren H.

    My friends and I enjoyed a delicious brunch here! the employees and really friendly, and despite being super crowded on a Saturday morning - our party of 6 was seated quickly. Very cute and cozy environment! You order at the counter and then the food is delivered to you. Our meals were a reasonable size, and came out fast as well. The only downside is that there only seems to be street parking, which can be a struggle on weekends.

    Albert M.

    Came here for breakfast as we were in the area. The place decent. The horchata coffee wasn't the best it was too sweet and too chalky and my burrito had too much potato. I felt as if I was eating a potato burrito. Salsa that came with it was good though.

    Breakfast Bowl
    Emily P.

    This place has been a staple for me since it first opened. Today the service was really welcoming. We chose where to sit and ordered at the front, and the friendly waitresses came by occasionally to refill our coffees and waters. I got the breakfast bowl, which was delicious and a pretty good portion of food. My mom got the biscuits and gravy, which came out slightly burnt and she thought the biscuits were too sweet. The hashbrowns were also too greasy for her. However, the egg turned out perfectly and the gravy was tasty. Overall, it was a nice experience for a quieter neighborhood brunch spot. It's cute inside, clean, and has a quirky, local vibe.

    Avocado Toast
    Josh H.

    Key Notes: - Quick Service - Use street parking - Great Food I ordered the Chilaquiles, Avocado Toast, and Banana Walnut Pancakes The Chilaquiles were very good, crunchy chips with flavorful salsa that had a nice kick to it. I had no complaints on this dish I would recommend to order this. The Avocado toast was a bit pricey but I was very good. The egg was cooked to perfection and there was a good amount avocado. I would also recommend to order this. The pancakes were pretty similar to most places, but overall they were good and a nice size. I wish it had more banana slices though. I am giving this place a four star instead of a five because we had to go flag down and employee for a refill on our drinks. We basically ate our whole meal without a drink. The Service was super quick, the staff is friendly, and it seems like everything on the menu is delicious. The ambiance is casual and The parking is very minimal, so just use the nearest street parking right infront of the restaurant. Overall this would be a good option for your next brunch

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    Britney M.

    Great service! Pleasantly surprised by how attentive the staff were. Food came out very fast also! You walk in and order at the counter. Seat yourself in the dining area. They give you a number, and they bring the food to your table. I wanted to try a bit of everything at this cafe. We stuck with mostly breakfast items and one lunch/ dinner item. All were delicious. French Toast 10/10 The French Toast was fantastic! It tasted so good. The bread was cooked well and nice, thick slices. It was dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh fruits. The fruits were very good on top. I splashed some syrup on this, and it was a great breakfast. Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast 10/10 My husband loved this so much. He kept raving about the gravy and biscuits. You get a huge biscuit lol My husband is so picky about gravy and judges a breakfast cafe by how well they do their gravy. He was impressed. That's a win lol Nachos 10/10 These were great! Fantastic chips, they were freshly made. The queso cheese is absolutely addicting!!! We were licking that off the plate lol It was so good and cheesy. Loved the nachos. The black beans and tomatoes were very good. Just needed some guacamole. Would order that again! Side of two eggs 7/10 The eggs were cooked all the way through. The eggs tasted a bit slimy. I wasn't a fan. I wanted sunny side up eggs, but they were just not cooked enough. Side of avocado 7/10 It was brown in color and had a mushy texture. It didn't taste well either. Not good. I get it through; avocado can be ripe one minute and brown the next lol Side of hash brown 10/10 Huge plate of hash! It was cooked really well. Crispy on the top and greasy. Delicious hash brown! I'd order that again. Overall, wonderful experience. We will be back! :)

    Amazing cute little cafe food amazing workers so lovely and kind food is great dog friendly outside seating Maria and Stacy are so nice and kind

    Oliver S.

    Got the so cal breakfast burrito and chocolate chip pancakes, came out super fast really nice looking place and service was great

    Traditional breakfast
    Hannah N.

    I have mixed feelings about the service, but the food was delicious! The first lady to take my order seemed in a rush with how fast she was taking my order, even though no one else was in line, and the other customers were already done eating. I felt a little frazzled and couldn't get my order right. After that, she was nice when bringing out our food. Later on, a younger staff member came and she was fantastic and friendly. I got the traditional breakfast and green tea latte. The food was definitely filling! The green tea was alright; it wasn't as sweet as I'd like. Overall, the place was very cute and spacious, and I like the mismatched furniture which adds to the charm.

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    Nanci H.

    We came here for breakfast. It's a cute little cafe. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. They do check on you but I don't really like this method. If they check on you and bring you water and condiments and food then I feel like they should just take your order at your table. We ordered the chicken and waffles. This comes with hot honey maple sauce and breaded chicken. Served over 2 house made waffles. Pretty good! We also ordered the biscuit and gravy breakfast which came with 2 eggs your way, hash browns, housemade Discur topped with country gravy. This was just okay to me. For myself... I have a slight obsession with omelets so I got the Veggie Omelette which came with Spinach, portobello mushrooms, red onions, and Monterey cheese. I got the hash brown as a side. I also got sourdough toast. This was really good! I love all the veggies! Their hash browns is super good! Very crispy which I like. For coffee, we got caramel macchiato... this was just okay. Their portions are good sizes and I do like their food. Not sure I will be back because there are other breakfast places I like better! All in all.... it was a good experience.

    Breakfast Skillet
    Jasmine O.

    Saw this place on tik tok and decided to come and try it out. Their mission statement is so touching.! The food was alright. For the price it is what it is. On the other hand, the drinks were amazing! I got a dirty chai and loved it!

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    4 months ago

    Fresh quality food. Great variety and service was good. Ambiance and vibe is fun and inviting.

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    The atmosphere is great - very lowkey. The staff are helpful and mellow. The food is fresh, and the coffee is awesome.

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    9 months ago

    Love the vibe and the mission of this organization. Food is good too! Friendly staff every time I've been here

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    Ask the Community - Monkey Business Cafe

    Do they take reservations?

    No need

    Do you have mimosas?

    No.

    Are they open? Are they having dining?

    They're only open for take out currently

    Your meats are they all natural?

    Yes they are, and some of the produce is grown without pesticides at CSUF by the foster boys.

    Is there vegan options available?

    Yes! We do have specials featuring our produce that is organically grown at our farm at the Fullerton Arboretum when we are fully operational. Currently we have an amazing Vegan Chili. Avocado Toast is new on the menu as well. Stay tuned by… Read more

    Is this a good place to work/study?

    It can be loud during breakfast hours on the weekends because of how busy it can get. I like the tables and chairs used though, feels like your at home.

    Is this place open again? I had came and it was closed about 2months ago...

    Went there about 2 weeks ago and they were open!

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes I believe so but patio is a generous term.

    You guys never answer your phones... Are you still operating?

    They're open, they've been open... You can also order takeout through Yelp

    How are the latte's? How many shots of espresso standard? Cost?

    I don't think it's a standard latte. I had the macchiato and it tasted like a generic drink.

    Free coffee refills?

    yes free coffee refills

    What about monkey Business cafe?

    It is down home cook meal cafe with a funny name. It is not a monkey diner if you are asking

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    The best cafe ever! The owner is incredibly sweet and welcoming. The atmosphere is lovely, and the…read moredrinks were absolutely delicious (10/10). The perfect place to get some studying done, or chill with friends. Outdoor seating is stunning as well! We will be returning many more times in the future!!

    I saw this place on someone's Instagram and thought I'd try it out. It looks like a house from the…read morefront. Because there was a parking spot in the front, I parked there. However, I recommend parking in their parking lot, in the back. That way, you get a view of the garden before you place your order. It's still nice in the front, very welcoming. You walk through the gate, up the stairs, and through the front door. It's nicely air conditioned inside. Indoor seating looks like someone's dining room. The counter is near the back, on the left hand side. I grabbed a menu to take a look before I ordered. Food items listed on one side of the menu, and so many drink options on the other side. Little overwhelming. Too many choices. Coffee and non-coffee drinks. Although they offer paninis and avocado toast, I ordered a regular spicy pork cupbap ($15) and Dubai chocolate latte, iced ($7.75), paid at the counter, and received a pager. When the pager started buzzing, I went inside to pickup my order. My drink was basically a dessert in a cup. Absolutely delicious. So many wonderful ingredients on top. The spicy pork cupbap is spicy. I mixed it all up like I would any bibimbap. It consisted of white rice, glass noodles, red cabbage, pork, and a perfectly fried egg on top. Delicious. They offer a large size, but regular is more than enough. I decided to sit outside, in the back, to get the full garden experience. Although Fullerton is a little warm in June, the garden is absolutely wonderful. It's like sitting in someone's backyard, but on steroids. You shouldn't have trouble finding a spot to sit. There are so many tables and chairs, all over the place, around every corner: In the main garden, in the garden in front, on both sides of the cafe, on both porches, the one in the back and smaller one in front. It's a garden of Eden, with a large, fruitful lemon tree standing in the center. Green plants and trees all over the place, flowering plants and succulents. There's a large gazebo and umbrellas to shade you from the sun. Fun, whimsical displays throughout the garden, including bird houses, curated displays, and miniature communities. Service was welcoming and efficient. I highly recommend this cafe if you're looking for a nice outdoor garden to eat, drink, and hang out.

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    4.7
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    Went on a Saturday evening & although the parking lot was pretty full, there was plenty of free…read moreparking on the street just behind the lot. Our server was quick & friendly. It helped that it wasn't crowded. The outdoor seating is nice. My friend and I shared the vegan BFF board. You get to select two cheeses. I highly recommend the brie. We thought we might also order a sandwich, but everything on the board along with a glass of wine for each of us was just the right amount of food for the 2 of us. I'm so glad this place has vegan options. I'm looking forward to trying their other cheeses, vegan meats, and their sandwiches.

    Absolutely love their charcuterie boards and paninis! They have both diary and vegan boards…read moreavailable, which is very rare to find. They also have happy hour Tuesdays-Thursday from 2:00-5:30pm, where they offer house wines for $5 and personal cheese board for $10. For boards, I usually get the Goldilocks specialty board, which comes with 3 cheeses ranging in texture from soft to hard. For an additional cost, you can add meat: prosciutto, salami, Spanish chorizo, or half & half of any two. For paninis, everything I've tried was very good. I've had the Signature which has a double-cream brie, pear slices, mixed greens, and fig jam. Lib Grilled Cheese comes with three premium cheese blend, grilled with olive oil, and minced garlic. All paninis are on their sourdough bread and served with their signature side salad. The decor here is very cute - showcasing their cheese fridge and shelves lined with wines and jams available for purchase. There are some tables both indoors and outside. I recently saw that they host events, offer quick same-day catering within 2-3 hours of ordering, and deliver for orders up to 50 people! Always coming back for their cheese boards and great happy hour!

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