You ever just sit on a review for like a YEAR, because the experience was so ordinary that you can't really muster the energy to write anything about it? Welcome to my review of the Three Monkeys Cafe! We were here A WHILE ago for a graduation celebration, and I'd have to admit that I wasn't exactly moved, either negatively or positively. The food was ok. Service was ok. Ambiance was ok. Price was ok. Man, if you ever have trouble falling asleep, read this review. But, that's kind of my point; there was NOTHING interesting about Three Monkeys Cafe in either direction. And, I guess as an establishment, you'd rather be "not bad," than "not good," and in that regard, Three Monkeys succeeded. They are "not bad." Thats all the accolades I can find to describe it.....uh...there was good street parking...I guess. Seriously, there were maybe 20 of us, and I didn't hear a single person compliment or complain about the food. The waitress seemed a bit disinterested (teenage girl, go figure) and the room was nice wood all around, but a little dark. It was just the warm milk of dining experiences. It was the Jesse Eisenberg of dining experiences. It was the Abba of dining experiences. *shoulder shrug* read more

We went for the 1st time today for brunch. The food was great. The server was friendly and the atmosphere had a good vibe!

Best drinks and really good food! Great outdoor area to hangout when the weather is nice. Dog friendly read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Pumpkin Pie Martini - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

After reading most of the reviews on hear, I should have figured. I was hear this morning for breakfast!! Just one other person in there, Got seated, waitress ask me what I wanted to drink. Told her reg cup of coffee. So that was a good start. Then after that, everything went down hill from there. I really thought highly about this place when I seen the inside and outside. After seeing the prices and seeing how expensive the breakfast is and what they give you, I knew this would probably be the last. I got the 3 eggs, with toast, and home fries, When the food came out. I could only think Wow that looks good. But the home fries and eggs we're cold, the only thing that was hot was the coffee!! Very disappointed!! So then there is a $3 off coupon on hear for breakfast for weekday. I show the waitress, she says to me, I never seen that before. She goes and checks and comes back and says to me she will tell her manager about it, never took $3 off my check. Never even ask anyone esle that works there about it. Then I realized after few min that it's when you spend $10 or more but that dont tell you till you get there and check in. So like they say there always a catch to something. This place does not care about their customers, I should have known that as soon as I walked in!! I won't see myself going hear anymore. It's a shame because if this place was ran the right way it could very well be one of the best places to get a drink or a bight to eat. read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - 3 monkeys cafe regular cup of coffee - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I have been to Three Monkeys three times to to get a grip on what I should write on my review because I REALLYYY want to love it, but I think I just like it instead - like 2.5 stars. Coming here from Bucks county and not having to drive all the way downtown for a cute brunch place is a huge win so I really wanted this to be my spot. The first thing that gets me about 3 monkeys is the great outside area, really fun bar and decor makes you feel like you are somewhere that a live band is about to play! Oddly enough if you go into their inside area, it is completely the opposite, very dark and traditional looking - I honestly have never eaten inside because it feels like winter all year round. As for food, there is not a single item that stands out as amazing sadly. I've had decent meals here like the Caprese Burger, but you can get a burger with roasted peppers almost anywhere and for the $15 price tag, I wish it came with additional side options versus their very bland chips. I've also had their wake and bake wings which I was NOT a fan of at all, more on the slimy side and not the flavor punch I hoped it packed. I've also had the crab-edict, a crab cake with eggs benedict, and I did not like the crab cake very much either. The seasoning was very bland, thank god for the homefries. I would recommend coming here for a drink in their outside bar and enjoying the ambiance during good weather, but not much of a fan of their food. Also the menu selection is pretty limited for brunch if you are looking for something more creative than I wouldn't suggest it at all. Lastly, be prepared for a wait on the weekends, they take a really long time to clean up tables, because it is usually not even that packed, I guess just understaffed. read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Crab benedict - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great, Great, Great northeast Philadelphia bar & restaurant. The service is impeccable; friendly & courteous. The food is tasty .. & .. reasonably priced. Eddie, the Manager, is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Joe " Houl ", one of the bartenders, makes a mean Stinger, Martini, Cosmo & Old Fashion. Relaxed atmosphere with both inside & outside bars & seating for dinner. Give 3 Monkey's a try. If you like a relaxed atmosphere, good service, excellent drinks, delicious food, reasonable prices & a great location ... then you'll love 3 Monkey's !!!!! read more

Excellent food! Services is very friendly just during peak hrs it can be busy. Id def will take friends and family from out of town here!

A great local bar with above average food. The Mighty Joe Young (MJY) burger will fill even the greatest hunger, but don't worry you can get it with a salad instead of fries if you want to stay healthy. There is also a great variety of other food options and daily specials worth checking out. The outdoor seating is great for spring and fall days. If you're like me, every now and then you need to take your lunch break outside - Three Monkeys Cafe fits the bill perfectly! Parking can be a bit annoying, but there always is the SEPTA lot across the street ($1/day). read more

A cute place with excellent food. Inside and outside dining areas. I love their pretzels!! read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Ambiance - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Excellent, unique food! Excellent atmosphere! Cool vibe. Indoors or out. Decor is unusual and fun to look around. Love the vegetarian choices! Good music and great service! You just can't go wrong! Prices are good as well! Really enjoyed this entire package! read more

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We had a really great time, the bar was very full, noisy, great vibe. We enjoyed our food and we'll actually be booking a party there in July. read more

Came for a light brunch and they did not disappoint! Called ahead and was happy to be seated upon arrival. Definitely will come back when COVID gives us our lives back! Food was excellent despite the small portions, even ordered a take out cauliflower burger for game night later. The online menu was limited which was a bummer which was also because of COVID. Again... we'll be back in the summer! read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Crab - adict, delicious !! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Awesome place! So different, unique and fun. Not sure if they take reservations but if they do I would highly suggest to make them. Went on a Tuesday night and had a 30 minute wait to sit outside. Great, friendly service and reasonably priced. The butternut squash and apple salad is amaze balls!! read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Really enjoyed the food and ambiance despite social distancing restrictions! Had a lovely dinner read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - 3 monkeys - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My brother's flank steak salad was delicious, as was the truffle brussel sprouts appetizer. I ordered the cowboy burger, but got a big piece of cauliflower with the toppings listed under that menu item. Had I known it was not an actual beef burger, but a cauliflower sandwich, I would've chosen something else. Had to find something else to eat when most places around his apt were closing. I'm from out of state, so I won't be back. My brother might. If you're going to call things that are not hamburger 'burgers' at least put an accurate description on the menu. Responding to the response: We ordered through Grubhub, because we're in a pandemic and not eating out, so walking up to a manager was not possible. Put an accurate description of your food on the menu. read more

First off, the food is really good. Service is very good. The menu is different/eclectic. The burgers are huge and delicious. However, the prices are high, the seats (indoor, but especially outdoor) are uncomfortable. It is quite loud inside. Recommended as a treat, not as a regular hangout. read more

A surprise find. Hidden away in a NE Philly neighborhood this quirky place is fun and clearly a local favorite. The food was great and the atmosphere fun. The staff was friendly and efficient so no complaints read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Monkey Steak sandwich - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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First time visiting. Food was delicious I tried the monkey bites. The shrimp tacos were fried alittle breaded, crispier than used to, and delicious salmon wraps with waffle fries, food was fresh and hot, fries were seasoned well, alittle greasy. Location was great, well lit, and decorative, wasn't crowded, service was fast and good. read more

First time there today & I absolutely loved it! Cant wait to go back. The weather was perfect we sat outside & had lunch & drinks. Perfect day! Food was delicious! read more

Is Robyn still chef. He was a good friend of mine, I had the pleasure of working with him at another restaurant. Before he helped open 3 monkeys. I haven't been able to find him. If anyone remembers " shackles" you can't forget him read more

Amazing place. Very unique. Fun atmosphere. The food is delicious. I highly recommend the shrimp taco, chicken tenders, and the monkey bread!!! The best. I will be back read more

I absolutely love the themed decor, the drinks, coconut margarita to be exact and the customer service. Honestly, I've had better food. Perhaps it was just the dish I tried but I'm willing to return and explore different options. Overall enjoyable experience. read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Salmon wrap...just okay. - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Our first time here & the food were amazing. I enjoyed my lunch with my girl. Our drinks were delicious. An out waitress was lovely. read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Salmon - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Party of 8, got 3/8 orders incorrect and completely forgot another. Drinks took forever as well. Did not sign up for a 3 hour lunch. Also they added extra charges to our order for items not brought out/ wrong. read more

Rude for no reason. My autistic nephew saw on here that they appeared to be open on Thanksgiving, so he called to order something. Whoever answered the phone (he said a woman did) kept repeating "we're closed we're closed we're closed", not letting him ask if they were open the next day 'Black Friday.' If the business is closed why answer the phone? And why be unnecessarily rude? We frequented the business a few times a month for several years, but won't be back. read more

Our new Wednesday date night spot. The appetizers were absolutely out of this world. We started with the fully loaded pierogis as well as the cheesesteak egg rolls. They definitely did not disappoint. The waitress was extremely attentive and made us feel at ease in such a busy environment. I can't wait to come back and check out more of the menu and seasonal drinks. The location is great and the parking was limited but available during such a rush hour time. read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Ne Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I always order the same thing when I come. The loaded chimps (without sour cream). They are so delicious and they give you plenty. No need for anything else. I also would get the cheesesteak rolls and fries (always end up taking them home). They are also very good. The menu has a nice selection of sandwiches and finger foods also a few entrees like salmon and pasta. Service is always polite and nice. The seating is indoor or outdoor. I usually sit outdoors the view is so nice. The garden area is perfect for an outdoor lunch. Inside is dark and quiet. Never been while it's busy, but it's a bar area so I imagine during certain hours in the inside picks up. But if you're looking for a nice quiet spot to have a lunch and enjoy a drink... this spot is great! read more

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Updated Review; So we haven't been here in quite some time. We arrived today for lunch for a quick bite. It was a gorgeous day so the patio was on a wait, we elected to sit inside. The hostess was well, odd. She was texting on her phone when we walked in and we were just standing there. Upon being sat we were greeted by our server. She was very nice and attentive. My wife went with the buffalo chicken wrap and I went with the cblt wrap with French onion soup. My daughter who is 5 went with the chicken and cheese quesadilla. They charge us $14.00 for a kids quesadilla, that's ridiculous. It cost more than our wraps. Both wrap were good but lacked chicken. There was hardly any in there mostly greens. The fries stink! They are frozen and battered. The French onion was good but not worth a trip back. We were hoping after not being there a while the food would be better. We were wrong. The food at dog and bill is so good, why can't they duplicate that here. 1 star read more

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Litterly wubtastic bro there burgers are the bomb. No litterly they put bombs in their sandwiches because when I take a bite my brain explodes read more

I love this place. I can't say that enough. It's not cheap but great food shouldn't be. They use fresh ingredients and have an ever changing special menu. If you're into the bars and getting IPAs and such then is your place. Outside dining yup they have that too. But if you just really want a great meal in a cool place to eat then this is that too. Funky monkey pictures everywhere gives you that chill kinda vibe. My favorite thing here to eat is the Monkey Cuban. Thinly sliced ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, mustard and pickles pressed on crispy bread with a side of homemade chips. It's the best. As for appetizers they are all good, but personally I go for the buffalo chicken dip. Not too spicy and chunks of blue cheese on top served with their pretzels and tortilla chips. Go here and check them out. Top 5 favorite places to eat. read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Monkey Cuban, one of the best sandwiches ever made. - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Hostess are always pleasant! Food is made fresh on the property and no short cuts. The atmosphere is comfortable and cozy

Came here tonight for the first time with my family to celebrate my brother's birthday.. The staff was great. The food was very good. For the appetizers we had the wings and seafood spring-rolls (watch the hot sauce!) I had the Turkey burger which taste great. Save room for the Monkey bread dessert!!!!! read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Monkey Bread dessert! - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Our food was really good and the portion size was healthy but.......the server who bought out our food didn't have on a mask. All of the other servers had on their mask. Service was good and our waiter was nice. It was a perfect day to have lunch out side. Overall nice place read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - The apple walnut salad with shrimp - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Second time here, I really like it. Food is tasty and fresh. Some of the items are a little different, and fun. It's super relaxed, and they serve Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's in the morning!! Hostess could be a bit more inviting. She didn't welcome us, instead she looked at us as if she was saying, "MAY I help you?". No greeting to invite us to restaurant. read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Crab Addict: Eggs Benedict with a Crab cake on each. - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place is so cute! The staff is very nice and experienced! I loved the food and the drinks! read more

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Food was really good. Overall a great local bar which is right next to the train station. Drinks were really good too.

Food was great idk about the service I ordered online there is one near my house and idk about the ambiance either,sorry.

This is a tough one to call. The premises of Three Monkeys Café is beautiful, both inside and out. A lot of thought and money was put into bringing the old saloon back to life. From tin-type ceiling tiles, through refinished wood floors, exceptional back bar, and zany monkey decorations throughout, the inner sanctum of this place is a pleasure to sit in and enjoy. Great job! The outer side patio/garden is likewise a wonderland. Colorful, whimsical, tall treed, and full of monkey business. On a spring, summer or autumn day or evening, it is no doubt an endearing space for a few drinks and semi-romantic meal. Gotta love it! The weak link is the kitchen. We were there for breakfast after visiting the USCIS facility nearby. It wasn't quite warm enough to dine al fresco, so we sat at a corner table in the barroom, and were served by a friendly management person. We were introduced to Douwe Egbert Coffee, a Dutch brand in operation since 1753. One of their spinoffs developed a novel approach to mass produced coffee that liquefies it in concentrate, and brews on site and when ordered, so every cup is fresh and strong. Mine had a mild chicory flavor. I really liked it, although I would need a lot more sampling and comparison to fresh ground beans to know if it was as good as what I grind/brew at home. Still, it was a pleasant cuppa Joe. The sausage, egg and cheese on seeded roll with side of home fries, were the main attractions. They left me somewhat disappointed. It was fine that they used cut up links rather than patties, and threw them in with a few scrambled eggs and slices of cheese. It was very big, because the roll was from a cheesesteak sandwich; not a hard Kaiser. But, it had not been grilled at all, and did not really work with the breakfast theme. Too, the mix lacked spice, and would have benefited by being cooked with a pinch of salt, pepper, and maybe even a shake or two of Pecos Bill. Finally, the potatoes looked great and greasy, but were completely cold. A little quality control at the grill, and perhaps retaining a real chef to handle the preparation or at least to train the staff, would make a world of difference. Three Monkeys has a ton of potential. It just needs to polish the brass and sand the wood trim (culinary-wise) to become a completely enthralling experience. 3.5 Stars read more

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Great food, great bartenders a little pricey but its worth it. I prefer the indoor bar over the outside bar in the fall but in summer its a great spot. read more

stopped in here for lunch, parking was good I parked out front. the place was pretty busy. we were sat and I ordered a miller. the food was really good, bunch of flavor. the inside of the restaurant was cool too it had a bunch of pictures of monkeys on the walls. it's definitely a cool spot, i'd recommend it read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania