Example of a hipster place that combines excellent old school service. The salted carmel ice cream martini and the old fashioned started our meal, both were top notch. Next was a burger, taco and some "dirty" sweet potato fries ... All worthy of 5 stars! This is a must stop anytime we are in the area! read more

Fries are the main reason to some here! Seats are limited beer is great! Mixed drinks make sure you know what you want and are looking for! I've come here multiple times and enjoyed everything that I have gotten. Sometimes the drinks taste like they should be a different type of mixed drink. Either way they are still mixed very well! read more

While I have been more times than I can count and will always tell people this is "the best burger in town" they were clearly having an off-night last night. I frequently bring takeout to my sister while she is at work, and since she's never tried Proudest chose them over Whataburger. Her beef patty, while a little dry, accompanied regular Idaho fries that were cooked to perfection. However, problems arose when it came to my "build-your-own" burger. I usually opt for the portabella mushroom cap patty, but they were out. I then tried to settle for ground chicken--also out. Exasperated, I asked the lady on the phone, "Well sh*t, I don't eat red meat so what do I get to f*cking eat?" She offered chipotle chicken, an item off the menu but that sounded fine with my other of of toppings so I was pleased. Until my sister and I went to eat. She had no complaints. My Yuppie sweet potato fries were perfect. But that damn grilled chicken substitute was significantly smaller than the bun it came on, and nowhere near as satisfying as the mushroom cap or my second option of ground chicken, which they were both out of. Again, service was great, and I'll chalk this off to a bad night. But I'm highly disappointed in them being out-of-stock of not only one but two beef alternatives in the same night, and replacing it with a lackluster, tiny chicken filet in return. read more

Always a fan of the Proudest Monkey and staff. Every time we go, the team knows what we drink and remember our names (we are Norm there like Cheers). You need your thirst quenched? They have it covered with their metric ton of craft beers available (especially from the Central Texas area), and the most curious selection of ice cream martinis?! Who knew! Get yourself there and feast on the wide selection from the menu, build up a salty taste in your mouth and wash it down with a fav beverage. Hey! Ask for Winston! He makes a seriously impressive Manhattan. Reality check: the parking in downtown Bryan isn't always ample, but you'll be able to find reasonable accommodations within a block. Get there early for parking at the front, and you'll be sure to watch your car as you are driven away by Uber when you have one too many. read more

Proudest Monkey - At the Proudest Monkey - Burgers Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Great atmosphere and although small, nicely outfitted. Good selections and decent service. Would return.

Blink and you'll drive right by! Quaint setting n interior.....hightop tables had a built in tv with football games on - Very cool. We were excited to try and dig in! Slow weekend... 3 tables seated in joint. Exciting and somewhat limited menu..Which isn't a bad thing since it's best to do what you do best vs offering goods you can't deliver upon. Burgers, tacos, salads, fries n dessert with a plethora of options to choose from the bar. Servers were wiped of energy.. Perhaps from hustle and bustle of holidays.. As for our food - it was meh.. Simple shoe string fries were cold.. A place needs to knock fries out if the park because it's just too easy. Shrimp taco was lacking flavor and the spunk of the promised jalapeño and bacon was MIA..Sigh. Small shrimp Laid in a massive bed of cabbage and the corn tortillas ripped open .. Darn it...I had to ask for plastic silverware to finish, The burger was simple .. The quality of the tomato and pickles oddly made it a hit. Their sides of special monkey muc (ha, ha) I mean monkey sauce was terribly inedible... way too much salt ..Which proves.. Salt doesn't fix everything. Would we try again? Nope. read more

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Servers were doing all they could to handle the crowd, but they might have run out of portabella mushroom for my mushroom burger, which was served on a hard, stale bun and had only 2-3 small mushroom bits inside. The place is very, very small and could barely accommodate 30 people. I'm guessing it was an off night, since they were so crowded. I appreciate how hard the servers were working, but I probably wouldn't return. read more

I absolutely love this place. I'm not even going to discuss the awesome bar and atmosphere and staff. The food is what I love. Have never had a bad burger in fifty tries. The chorizo/beef burger (el jefe) is stellar. You can always build your own - a fried egg is a must if you go this route. Fries - maybe the best in the Brazos valley, not ready to make that call. They are delicious. Regular, dirty or yuppy...take your pick, you won't be disappointed. Fries yucca and plantains are magnificent. Next time you're in Downtown Bryan, don't miss the Monkey! read more

Proudest Monkey - Mmmmmmm! - Burgers Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Fun place to hang out with friends. Ice cream martins are yummy. Only 3 stars because the staff is not really attentive. read more

Proudest Monkey - Burgers Near Me - Bryan, Texas

When I'm feeling for some papas, this is the place to go to. They have yuppie fries that come with parmesan cheese on them and ask for the money sauce. Wow!! Also the plantains and yucca is super good. As you can see I love my appetizers. read more

May 2919 follow up to review of 11 months ago... Am visiting my grandson in Nebraska; asked what he wants to do this summer when he visits me in Texas. He remembers, and wants to eat at, Proudest Monkey! read more

Food is amazing! Just an overall good place to get food drinks and watch a game! Great prices too!

Yummy food!! Service was great! Music was a vibe. Loved the monkey sauce and sweet potato fries!

First & most importantly, get the Yuppy Fries. Some kind of parmesan, sweet potato, seasoned fries that are unlike anything I've ever had. You'll thank me later. I'm a burger snob and couldn't have been more satisfied with my juicy cheeseburger, topped off with a fried egg. -Friendly, quick service -Plenty of TVs for enjoying the big game. read more

Proudest Monkey - Yuppy fries and a cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Bryan, Texas

I am so glad we found this place! It truly is a unique yet simple restaurant! It is a great location with brick walls and TVs at every table. I didn't make it to the bar this trip but I did get a "create your own" burger and our group split the regular fries and sweet potato fries (both ordered "dirty") with monkey sauce! Ordering your fries dirty meant they added salt, pepper, and sugar on top (to die for!). I'm not usually one to do desserts after dinner but as a group we went with both the strawberry shortcake (served on twinkies) and the ice cream sandwich topped with whipped cream and fruit. Simple but so yummy! I was able to snap photos of these before we devoured them! Again, very simple but done so very well! The only "warning" I would have to give you is that you WILL leave extremely full. That, however, is exactly what we were looking for! I will most definitely be going back! read more

Proudest Monkey - The Redneck Shortcake - Burgers Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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I love this place! They have the such a fun bar menu. Their tacos remind me a lot of Torchy's and they have a wide selection of drinks. I had the BBQ espresso taco and was blown away. I could have eaten five of those suckers, seriously! Their yuppy Idaho fries are also a great addition to a Taco. The only "negative" I have is that they didn't have a wide selection of non-ice cream martinis. I've been on a martini kick lately and wasn't impressed with the Bronx. Next time I'll stick with a beer or simple mixed drink! read more

Proudest Monkey - Burgers Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Great vibes and quality customer service. The drinks were great and the food was amazing! Our favorite drink was the Texas Mule. We go here every week and it's always good! #gigem read more

Came here for the first time today around 7pm with friends and showed my foreign passport to have a martini. Had great service and decided to come back later (9:30pm) with my boyfriend to have a burger and some drinks. The bartender with a beard denied to serve me a drink with my foreign passport. Inconsistent service... first and last time that I will visit this place. PS - if you are a foreigner you are not welcomed to this place to have a nice dinner and drinks! read more

With this whole coronavirus going on I have been wanting a good burger that isn't whataburger or Burger King . Well this place solved my whole problem !!! Ordered 2 burgers and a large fries for my boyfriend and i at around 7:30. Went to pick up by 7:45. It was nice and fresh. We took it to a park and ate there and everything was still so fresh and hot ! Amazing ! And the burgers are perfect ! Great size ! Good fresh veggies in it. I ordered the chuck norris or something. And my boyfriend ordered el jefe BOTH WERE SO GOOD! And their monkey sauce is to die for ! 100% recommend read more

This is a great find for food and beverage. With a selection of uniquely crafted burgers like the El Jefe and tacos like the license to Krill as well as a great selection of local beers like the New Republic "Dammit Jim" makes this place a great location for lunch or to unwind on a Friday afternoon. Try it! Down town Historic Bryan, Texas near the Queen. read more

Proudest Monkey - Great new discovery in Bryan Tx! Try the yuppy fries and buld your own burgers. I have to say some of the best burgers in town. - Burgers Near Me - Bryan, Texas

This was one of the first restaurants we visited when we moved to the Bryan/College Station area and we kept coming back happily. While their menu isn't extensive, they do it well. They only have a few things on the menu; tacos, burgers, salads, and fries. And dessert and drinks. The burgers are perfectly fine, nothing special in my opinion. Thankfully they don't price them like they're anything special. I always did a "build your own", but my husband was a fan of some of the specialty burgers. If you get a taco, just get one, unless you're ridiculously hungry. They pile the tacos so high that enough falls out to make an entire second taco out of it. But by far my favorite are the sweet potato fries served yuppy style. You can get plain fries, or you can get them "yuppy" or "dirty" and they're all served with monkey sauce. While I'm not a a big fan of the monkey sauce, I would happily lick the "yuppy" seasoning off the floor. Just order sweet potato fries yuppy style and thank me later. The beer list is extensive and focuses on Texas beers. They also have some "dessert martinis" which is exactly what it sounds like. The reason for only 4 stars? It's far too small. Whenever a large event came to downtown Bryan it was next to impossible to get a table. They don't take reservations, there's no host, and if you have more than 4 people good luck. That being said I love the ambiance of the restaurant and would be sad if they changed venues. But with as popular as it's becoming I think it would be in their best interest to expand, and soon. read more

Great place in a good location in old downtown Bryan. Food is excellent and service was top notch. The El Jefe and sweet potato fries are a solid choice. Select dirty and go for the sauces. Monkey sauce is very unique and was the favorite. read more

Great first impression! We arrived around 1:00 pm on a Saturday, just in time to grab a 4-top for our group of 5. French fries are skinny and crispy, burgers cooked medium well to perfection, and the fish tacos are flavorful! No crumb left behind! read more

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AMAZING FOOD! Best food I've had in College Station! The vibes are immaculate, feels like you're in a movie. Amazing service, 10/10 would recommend read more

So. Damn. Good!!! Everything we ordered was outstanding and we will absolutely be back.

We went there for a friend's birthday one time. I have heard that they had really good fries so I ordered that along with a burger. The burger wasn't filling at all but it tasted really good so I give them that! The speciality fries we got were topped with sugar and it was a bit too sweet and the flavors didn't mesh well. The place however does serve very tasty drinks. We waited a long time to get seated and there weren't enough chairs which I understand since it's a bar...so I used one of the high stools. However the problem was the fact that we waited about 30 mins just for the server to get our orders and then much longer to get our food. read more

First time visit. Clean, professional enough and quality in the bar and on the menu. Staff friendly while restocking and keeping the bar area clean. I will definitely come again for the atmosphere and a nice bar to watch multiple events simultaneously. read more

Proudest Monkey - El Jefe con Stash - Burgers Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Cool ambiance and awesome menu items. Had the Yard Bird and some hippy fries. Beer selection is on point and staff/team was very welcoming and grateful to help at 3:30pm in the afternoon. Definitely worth checking out when downtown and off the beaten path if you're looking for a great burger. read more

Proudest Monkey - Burgers Near Me - Bryan, Texas

American Traditional (literally) WARNING: if you are from out of town, DO NOT go to proudest monkey for drinks. You are wasting your time. This establishment only accepts US issued license and visa. If you were not expecting immigration control at a bar and did not bring your official documents, the service staff will spare no effort showing you "Texan hospitality". Save your money and find a better, larger bar down the street - plenty in downtown Bryan. 1 star for 0 service, worst trade deal after NAFTA read more

So so good!!! We had amazing service, the burgers are delicious, and the fries are so crispy and delicious. I highly recommend this place. You have to check it out when you're in Downtown Bryan. read more

The food here was really good. The dirty fries were fabulous, sugar goes good on everything! We ate outside and really enjoyed ourselves. However, the owner was kinda a jerk. We had already placed our order and was paying when this event happened, or we would have walked out a left. We heard the lady that took out order on the phone. She mentioned to the owner that she was on the phone with a group helping with first responders and wanted to know if they could call ahead an order of about forty burgers for tomorrow. The girl talking to them told her boss they were for first responders, the firefighters and police officers, her exact words. The owner looked and her and goes "We don't do call ahead orders" Like really? With everything going on right now you won't do a call ahead order for first responders? It made mine and my dads blood boil. Again, the food was good, but i don't think i'll be back strictly due to the fact that he wouldn't do a call ahead order for freakin first responders. read more

Proudest Monkey - Burgers Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Came here and there were 2 other tables. Servers were quick but drinks were slow. Like order a drink and get it 15-20 minutes slow if not longer. We asked for one drink then the check. The check was done In 2 minutes but we are sitting there waiting on a drink that was paid for. We should have known better because after 20 minutes, yes 20 minutes, the server said that the manager would take it off. So we assumed this drink would be comped because of the wait. It wasn't. We asked for the drink and was told the manager said he would take it off or we can wait. It was frustrating. We waited for a drink and when the manager brought it to us. He made excuses and was trying to lecture us about his problems. We already paid! Finally. It was said that he came to grip at us for waiting so long then he can leave so we can enjoy a drink and good conversation. Yeah, no. Won't be back. I understand the struggle of trying to get employees, but in a college town. Students are always looking to serve and bartend. Back of the house positions are tough to fill. I understand if I was waiting 40 minutes for food but these are cocktails. Just another topic for conversation. read more

Our server Isaiah was great. Burger was bomb. This bar plays all the good 80s jams and they have a tv at your booth to watch the World Series read more

Yuppy fries are bomb!! This place has the best food and service. Highly recommend to go here if you are in downtown Bryan. The seating is awesome and I love the TVs in the booths to watch the game that is playing. read more

The fries were a home run and their burgers are fantastic. The service was good on a busy Saturday.

Great food, great drinks! Atmosphere is very cozy and the service is always fantastic.

Still consistently good fries! They've started adding olive oil to the yuppie fries, which I don't remember being on them years back, so I order them without because it doesn't add anything except greasiness. Fries are greasy enough I ordered an Old Fashioned tonight and it wasn't good- I would definitely avoid that. Tasted like bitters and Maker's Mark with nothing else, despite the muddled orange and maraschino cherry in my drink. I've never had a cherry be muddled into my drink- it's not for me. The service was really slow and it seemed the wait staff was more interested in talking to the bartender and playing on their phone than checking if our drinks were ready, if we needed a refill or a water, etc. That was disappointing. I'd still go back for fries and ice cream martinis as long as I had plenty of time to wait. read more

Yes!: License to Krill was to die for, nicely blended flavors, shrimp very tasty & perfectly cooked. No!: Tacos & fries took way too long to arrive. Fries were barely warm & way too salty to eat, even though we requested NO salt at all. When we complained waitress ordered & delivered hot fries with no salt as originally ordered. read more

Amazing burgers and sweet potato fries. Holy cow, the sweet potato fries were incredible. Get them yuppy style for maximum flavor. I got the Jefe burger. The chorizo was really interesting and I loved their choice of cheese. I would definitely recommend this to anyone in BCS. Lots of parking and no wait at 11 on a Sunday! read more

Came down for motorcycle ride and friend suggested Proudest Monkey. So away we went in search of the monkey, after driving past it a couple of times, due in part because they have no grab your attention marque or any signage to say HEY we are right here next to the Queen Theater, first hassle. Next hassle was we were not greeted like other folks were. Maybe it was the way we were dressed my friend did have on a TCU Horn Frogs hat, or maybe we just looked unfriendly we had been riding motorcycles all day. Nah, I am betting it was the hat. Anyway the place was kind of small and narrow but nice looking. They could have used a few ceiling fans while a/c was working its aggie off it felt stuffy inside. After being told we could sit anywhere we decided on the bar we figure what better spot to be at for a place known for its beer & taco selections. Greg the bartender was nice and attentive. I started with an Austin Eastcider Blood Orange cider. OMGoodness tapj about a smooth refreshing cider, the kind that will let ya order 3-4 and then next thing you are doing the walk 10 paces toe to heel or hold your foot 6 inches above parallel to the ground for 30 secs walks of shame. But oh they are so good...next I ordered the "License To Krill taco". Grilled shrimp, mango pico jalito cheese, & jalapeno bacon ranch dressing. Although I would like to have seen more shrimp, the taco worked and flavors were spot on. Next ce the Fish taco, tilapia, cabbage, jalito cheese & lime cilantro aiole. While everything looked really good the fish did lack flavor. Everything about it had great potential especially after the good opening by the shrimp. My friend ordered the small order of sweet potato fries "yuppy style" (means olive oil, salt, pepper, parmesan and garlic) they were very good. Portion was a little on tiny side but flavors were large. We will be coming back but would be nice if maybe they put out a sidewalk sign read more

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