Keep in mind I came from Delco to dine. I was very underwhelmed by the food! The ambiance, decor and overall feel was very nice. You may find parking difficult based on the time of day because a major Septa train stop is across the very small street. All these factors have an affect on my review. I used reservations through Yelp and it worked perfectly. On arrival I was promptly greeted by a bubbly young lady who took me to my seat. As I walked through the dining area I enjoyed the pictures and decorations plastered to the wall. A monkey and bar/pub theme. Fun and entertaining. As for the food I arrived during happy hour so appetizers are $3 off and there are drink specials. I enjoyed a cold Stella Artois on tap but not so much the French Onion Soup. The soup broth was blah and onions were in part the outer skin so inedible. I love soup especially French Onion but both me and my dining partner did not care for it. After a couple of spoons I left it behind. The sriracha wings were standard in flavor but very nice in size. When asked my friend said the steak egg were 'okay'. She is a foodie who would normally order a entree even when I do not, this time she declined! Enough said! I was told they have a great brunch. Maybe that's what I should have made plans for. Because this trip was a bust! read more

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Woke up wanting some brunch and decided to try this place. We had the opportunity to sit outside and did not have reservations and was seated without a wait. Our server was friendly and attentive to our table while managing her other tables. Everything on the menu sounded good and I wanted to try a lil bit of everything but instead decided on the Mighty-Monk griddle which was enough for the 2 of us. If you can't decide on a burger, pancakes, or potatoes, just order this and you'll have everything and then some. I didn't eat the burger as I was more interested in having breakfast food but I was told it was good and cooked perfectly. (Syrup comes w/meal) The monkey rolls were fried chicken rolled in pancakes (syrup doesn't come w/meal). This was considered an appetizer and I'm glad I decided to share a meal because this was a meal by itself to me. Couldn't taste any flavor on the chicken, it looked like there was a glaze on it or something but I couldn't taste anything. The environment was very chill and relaxing. This is definitely a place I'd come back to for brunch and I wanna try dinner here as well. Since it was a Sunday when I went, street parking is free and there is also PPA parking lots as this is right next to the Torresdale Station. read more

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Excellent business practices, impeccable service, security is awesome, and food is Great, the outside is also incredible...

The location of Three Monkeys Cafe is so quaint and cozy ~ the outside patio is beautiful and usually crowded but this is no surprise. We are huge fans of their perogies ~ the count is five, and they are tremendously stuffed with potato/cheese, topped with a very generous amount of crumbled bacon and scallions. These perogies are perfection. The cheesesteak eggrolls are good, very filling with a nice, crispy outside shell. I do wish Three Monkeys would serve the eggrolls with another dipping sauce along with the Spicy Ketchup Sauce. The Apple Walnut Salad is delightful. During busy times, take-out is a wonderful option ~ the river is close by and offers a lovely view. read more

Was there Friday 10/6 around 6:30pm, they sat us down and ignored us while attending other customers that came in after us. After about 10min they took our drink order and never gave us as much as a glass of water while we waited for our drinks like they did with everyone else they sat. After almost 10 more minutes our drinks arrived, mine was incorrect so she took it back, mind you still read more

If you've never been you are missing out! One of my friends told me about this place a few years ago & I will forever be in their debt! The food here is amazing. I haven't been disappointed yet. The cheesesteak dip is a must try! One of my favorite appetizers I've ever tried. Every server I've ever had has been amazing & have always steered me to the right beer or mixed drink. & eating outside is definitely different than eating inside. Depending on where you sit it can be more like a sports bar or perfect for a more intimate dating experience. & the outside is awesome for hanging out with friends or on a date. There's a collection of a bunch of cool stuff outside that will catch your attention & start fun conversations. If you live near here or are just passing by, I would stop in. I promise it'll be worth it! read more

I like it here BUT the vegetarian options for lunch/dinner are LIMITED. Like do not go here if you can't or don't eat meat or have any dietary restrictions. Brunch and cocktails were good, but again, options are super limited. * updated to add: I saw the business owners reply below, but unfortunately, a few salads is not what I would consider as many options. I would hope for something else on the menu. read more

What a great place to meet for lunch or dinner. The bar area is fun and casual. The dining area is a bit tight but they also have a great patio outdoor area. Decorated in a tropical jungle theme (thus their name). The service was excellent and the food was delicious. All three dishes were excellent. We met for lunch. It was a bit loud but still ok to have a conversation. I had the chicken and waffle, my husband had the Richmond which was kielbasa, egg, cheese, hash browns, and bacon jam on a roll. He's not one to try new things, but he said it was great and he would order it again. My daughter had a BLT with an egg. Drinks were also good. Can't wait to go back. We want to try dinner on the patio. Great date night place to go. read more

Came here for a quick lunch that took longer than it should have. Place seems very nice and looks like an awesome place to have a quick after work get together. 1) Place was cleaned and welcoming. Lots of art on the walls. Very nice! 2) Waitress was somewhat attentive. She seems busy and a bit overwhelmed. She took our order and it took for ever. 3) Ordered the Cowboy Burger: it took about 20-25min to come. It was delicious but why did it take so long. When orders was placed the place was not too busy but then became busy. Mahi Mahi tacos were mostly lettuce and tomatoes... too much salad in a two small soft tacos. Overall I would return again. I would have to burger but not the tacos. I recommend you give them a try. read more

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waited 45 minutes to be served glass. they don't take reservations so we waited about 45 minutes for brunch. the BEC eggrolls were OK but the eggs seemed foamy which i wasn't a fan of. i got a burger which was decent but nothing to rave about, i didn't get much horseradish or bacon jam like it was described. the chips it came with were also super bland my biggest bone to pick is that my husband's glass of water had pieces of glass in it. he cut his tongue and we flagged it to the server and all she did was comp one beer for us. what if he had swallowed it?! i get accidents happen but the manager or someone should have come and apologized because god knows what would have happened. ridiculous read more

We decided to pop in for dinner because it's so close to the house and we wanted to try it. Upon walking in, we weren't acknowledged right away by anyone. There were a total of 3 women who worked there near the hostess area and we were only acknowledged after I spoke up. We were then told it'd be a 15 minute wait for a two person table outdoors, but we were more than welcome to sit at the bar inside in the meantime. No worries -- we sat at the bar. Again, it took a while for us to be acknowledged and served even though we were only one of 3 parties at the bar. Twenty minutes pass and I no longer see the woman who told us it'd be a 15 minute wait so I got up to look for her. She was nowhere to be found-- I guess she ended her shift or took a break - who knows. Since we had been seated at the bar, we saw other parties being seated outdoors so I asked again if we could be seated at a table outside. Another wait. Fast forward another 10 minutes, we're finally seated at a table outside. Our waitress barely acknowledged us. The only saving Grace was the food was absolutely delicious even though the burgers were over cooked (we asked for medium and received well done). We didn't bother pointing it out because the service was so bad. Everyone either ignored us or seem bothered. It didn't help that we were 1 of two Black parties there. Idk. I'd probably consider getting takeout from here, but my dine in experience left a really sour taste in my mouth. read more

Overpriced and just not good. As far as their food goes I would have to say I will pass next time. Seems like an overrated bar that serves food, which again is not very good. Our waitress forgot about us and we had to flag her down for drinks. Ambiance is what a pub should be. read more

Met my girlfriend here on a Thursday night for a drink and apps. As soon as I walked in I was greeted graciously by the bartender and the host. Our waitress Heather was amazing too! I ordered the garlic hummus platter which was delicious and was presented beautifully. My girlfriend ordered the bang bang tacos which she said were delicious! Our waitress couldnt have been more on point than she was! Great place and upbeAt vibe! read more

Overpriced. Rude staff. Every time I come the prices change for drinks. Not to mention they got rid of all the specials and happy hours for the pandemic whenever every other place in the area has them I live on the same street as this place and avoid it read more

The service was horrible, my party and I felt rushed. The waitress ignored us even when we tried to get her attention. When the chief came to hand us our food he didn't ask who got what he just placed it and got our orders confused. The burger was tasteless, dry and a pitiful excuse for a bourbon burger, the fries were decent it has a nice crush when bitting into. The guava margarita was horrible tasted watered down and I could taste the previous drink that was made. I had the monkey bread as a dessert, it was decent, but there were more toppings and monkey bread the restaurant could do better. read more

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It was a beautiful day out and the outdoor seating was a delight! The drinks had their flare and the grub was on point. Our server was great, offered assistance with our selection (s). If I had one bad thing to say, the party that delivered the food to the table was not wearing their face covering!!! The guys that cleared the tables were great... I would definitely go back!!! read more

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

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Service is excellent, as is the food and environment! Trying to go again soon, maybe tomorrow :)

Wonderful atmosphere with fun, outdoor seating. Street Tacos with salmon were great and prepared with fresh ingredients. Salad with flank steak was good with generous portions. Drinks were good. Service was fine. Crab guacamole left something to be desired considering it was $15 for a small bowl of completely flavorless guac, with flavorless plain crab thrown on top and about 10 stale tortilla chips. Nothing about that appetizer appeared to be actually made in a kitchen but rather from a jar, can and bag. Considering the tacos were good, flavorful and generously prepared, it was strange that the appetizer was so dismal. Women's bathroom stalls are so tight and cramped, even though I'm a fairly petite person, I struggled to do anything in the stall, like actually move. I have no idea how a disabled or a larger person can use that bathroom. I didn't check but hopefully there is a more user friendly bathroom somewhere else on site. read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Apps & Drinks - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went for brunch with some family on a Sunday. Plenty of parking near by. I could have done with less Old Bay Seasoning in my Bloody Mary. My breakfast skillet wasn't too great either. Mushy and bland . My wife had the sirloin steak eggs benedict, which was a bit better. My daughter had the kids pancakes with sprinkles, which also apparently came with a dead fly. Mistakes happen, I get it. But when they brought out replacement pancakes they were super undercooked. I didn't even bother to mention it at that point, as we all lost our appetites. I have to mention they did take it off the bill at least. Cool looking little restaurant though. read more

Great Service and food! I ordered the chicken parm- great choice. My wife loved the decor. Outdoor seating is the way to go here! I wish I could remember her name, but the blonde young woman who helped us was incredibly kind and a great server! I'll definitely be returning. read more

Driving through Philly to get back to NJ, I came across this place on Yelp. The name is what got me. The pictures had a cute outdoors area and fun decorate inside. It was only the two of us, so no wait. The building looks to be a house that was turned into a restaurant. From the looks of the area, you didn't have many options because this was located in a residential area. For a Sunday morning, this place was pretty busy. When you walk in, there is a pretty good size bar. We were seated in another room and waited a bit for a waiter. The menu is pretty small but the options were out of the box. It's nice not seeing the same old food items for breakfast. We both decided on small plates to share. Sliders and egg rolls. Both pretty good but we favored the eggs rolls. We ended up not finishing because it was a bit heavy. But over all, this place was adorable with all the monkey decorations and food was pretty good. read more

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I actually thought I reviewed this place a while back but I guess I didn't. This place some quirks that are amazing! The spicy ketchup, the cheesesteak rolls, the many wing flavor and preparation options!!! Oh my, I love it! I often get the salmon, the rolls and a different flavor of wings every time I order but they're well made and delicious! I def recommend them as they always have good food. I've also dined in once or twice and each time the drinks are good and the place is packed so they're pretty good and many think so! It's also oddly right across from a train station so there's another quirk that kind of gives it character. read more

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Love their brunch on the weekends along with their bloody Marys. And hands down best chicken fingers.

Enjoyed the fish tacos (Mahi and Shrimp) with a great atmosphere. I recommend eating outside as the vibe is just incredible. read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Mahi Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos (3) and Mahi Tacos - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was just at three monkeys cafe again for lunch with a friend who had never been there . She love the atmosphere as well as the food which was very good as usual my hat is off to the shirt you had done a great job with the sesame and rice salmon fish .there cheesesteak eggroll was good as well. I hope that you get to enjoy my night or at lunch at three monkeys is a great experience you cannot miss out on I'll be back again as usual bringing more friends there. read more

I enjoyed the Sunday brunch .I had monkey toast and a nightmare on James street . I will be coming back to this cozy spot . read more

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

This place has been on my list for over a year now. Glad we finally got to try it last week. The food was surprisingly good. We loved everything we ordered, the Cheesesteak Rolls, Buffalo Chicken Wrap and Pierogi (Best I ever had!). We sat outside which was really peaceful and relaxing. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Bathrooms were clean. Zero complaints about this place. I'm surprised by some of the reviews, if this place were a bit closer to us we would be regulars for sure. read more

Great spot! Hidden near the Torresdale train station, you'd never know it was there, unless someone told you or you are following this Yelp review... Or if you had a GPS lol. They have cool monkey decor everywhere, very eclectic style and seating. There's an indoor and outdoor bar, outdoor seating, and dining room. Advice to you... If you like Cuban/Cubano sandwiches, order up! The monkey cuban is so good. The pork is tender, ham is great, mustard, pickles... I'm drooling. Love their fries, miss their chips. They used to have cheesesteak nacho homemade chips that were insane, now I think it's King Kong tots, which are good, just not the same. Either way, I have been here a handful of times and have left full and happy every time. You should go do the same. I just wish it was closer to where I live. read more

I have only been here a few times, parking can get a bit hard the later you go. I love that they have outside seating & it's decorated really cool. There's also a side bar and then there's a main bar/ restaurant. They offer brunch during the weekend. The food is a bit on the pricey side, but I never had a bad meal the few times I have been here. This time I ordered the turkey salad Waldorf wrap. It was delicious and served with their truffle fries. The servers and bartenders are always friendly and willing to accommodate your requests with a smile. It's definitely worth going there once even if it's just for drinks. read more

Three Monkeys Cafe - Turkey salad wrap with fries - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place has the best wings of all time. Both the house hot sauce and honey buffalo are 10/10. Plus, they come with homemade blue cheese that sends them over the top. They are worth every penny and could probably win awards. Also, all the other food I've had here is top-notch as well. The chicken parm, Italian roast sandwich, and cheesesteak egg rolls are fantastic. read more

This place is always nice. I prefer the outside to the inside. Very kool vibe. Decorations are awesome. Inside not so much. Food is good and so is the service. Unfortunately this place has also fallen victim to prices rising. So needless to say I won't be going as much unfortunately. read more

My daughter suggested we try this place and I was excited to see many menu items that looked great. Parking was easy outside. Upon entering the bar area, I immediately noticed how loud it was. I hoped we would be seated in the other room. We weren't but were far enough so that the sound wasn't deafening. We both ordered Diet Pepsi. They were flat. We told our server and she said ok I can add some club soda. WHAT??? No thanks. My daughter got a sprite which was also flat. I got iced tea which was fine. For food, we started with cheesesteak egg rolls. They came out quickly and were piping hot. You get two eggrolls cut in half. One of the eggrolls was tasty and full of meat and cheese. The other had hardly any filling in it. My daughter got the buffalo chicken wrap and really enjoyed it. The fries were hot and delicious. She got a side of ranch and said it was really good. I got the loaded pierogies. I was disappointed. They were barely warm. They had lots of onion and bacon on top, but they were swimming in oil. I couldn't understand that. I ate only two. My daughter tried a bite and immediately noticed the oil. We finished up with the chocolate lava cake. It was small but yummy. The outdoor area looks like it would be fun in the warm weather. read more

Food was delicious and the atmosphere was great! Went there and decided on outdoor seating but when it began raining they quickly accommodated us and we were able to move inside. Definitely a place I'll return to! read more

Disappointing to say the least. If I take a 40 minute ride in rush hour, it's for the hope of tantalizing food. While the location was ok, parking is limited. Staff was friendly but not very attentive. It was rush hour & there was half price appetizers. I had the cheesesteak egg rolls & french onion soup. The cheesesteak egg rolls were small and over fried. The french onion soup was bitter. I heard raves about this place for brunch. I am hesitant to return because while breakfast is simple, how hard is soup & eggrolls? read more

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Where to begin! Started off cocktails which were amazing! Ordered the crab fondue as a app couldn't get enough of it wanted to just order more of that, finally main came out the steak and eggs steak was cooked perfectly! Staff was very friendly great portions for what you pay! Will def be returning read more

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

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I took my bestie here for brunch because she didn't want to go to a chain restaurant and when I tell you everything from the service, to the food was great! It's very cozy and I love the unique dishes. I'll definitely go back. read more

Great local bar and restaurant. Popular for after work drinks because of the outdoor bar. Menu is pretty creative and consistent with the "monkey" theme of the restaurant. Our CBLT wrap was excellent with the cheese cooked to perfection adding a nice twang. The berry salad with shrimp (added protein) was big and healthy for our guest. Service was fast and price was just right. We will be back. read more

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This visit was better than last. We had cheese steak egg rolls with spicy ketchup which I love. Bang shrimp tacos- very yummy- will get again as a meal probably. We also had the calamari stuff can't remember the name of it- has cauliflower and some white sauce which I liked- bf thought it was slightly salty. Then we also shared the salmon gas salty as well but what a huge piece with perfectly cooked asparagus and sweet potato fries with mystery white sauce which was good. I sat outside this time and love love it out there. Also had two red neck lemonades which are really yummy!!! Can't wait to go again read more

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Stopped in for brunch. Haven't been since 2020. Food was ok. Not as good as I remembered, but still tasty. Drinks were watered down but good flavors. I got the great ape blt. Could have used more jam, and less burnt toast (it was the grain kind that will tear up the roof of your mouth) but good balance of flavors. Home fries were just prepackaged potato pieces , but they were piping hot when they arrived. We got the breakfast egg rolls, that sriracha ketchup is no joke! Delicious and hot. No picture of the other meal; but my roommate got the monkey toast. Good portion and tasted good. Drinks were bloody mary (roommate said it was ok, but watered down, maybe from the ice, but not as spicy as expected). I got the primate punch. It just tasted like fruit juice for all the rum it says it has in it. We sat inside. Unfortunately at a table right up against the door to the outdoor seating, so i was wafted with steaming hot air every time the door opened. Overall a decent experience. read more

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

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