Three Monkeys Cafe

Waitress had a terrible attitude

There’s really no room at the bar. It’s pretty uncomfortable. I’d like to try the outside bar when summer comes and hopefully it leaves a better impression. I was unimpressed by the burger that came out too well done for my taste. Willing to give it another chance though.

Came here with a friend. I ordered a Hoegarden on tap. it was as flat as my friend’s ass.
He ordered a Yuengling. that was warm and flat. A corona would have been better than what he was served.
What the heck? Only reason they are getting two stars is cause I believe in minimum of 1 star and the cute bouncer gave it another star.

I really love this little place. It’s like an olde city bar with beautiful imagery. The outside deck is so cute in the summer.

Delicious brunch! Great food and drinks. The service is okay, nothing special. Definitely pricey but it is worth it.

Heard of this place through some friends a few years ago and have been going there ever since! They have awesome beer selections and I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad meal there.
Their outdoor seating in the summer is so much fun! It’s even better in the winter when you can still have a drink in the outside bar since they close it in! Always a good vibe at this place!

Okay so here I go. What happened to this place? This was a good bar/​restaurant at one time. Sad to say those days are long gone. The food is so damn inconsistent, some days are better then others. And the prices, they keep going up. I don’t mind paying for a good meal but this is getting ridiculous. I’m not sure if they still think they are the only bar in the far NE within craft beer and ambience. The outdoor area is very nice, I enjoy it out there. I remember the days when there wasn’t a time limit. I’m sorry I understand people want to sit out there but if I’m a paying customer and I’m still ordering rounds, then go pound sand. It’s ridiculous that paying customers are told they have to get up. I’m done with this place. Oh and the service blows! The waitresses are too busy in the corner talking. They care more about what they did the night before. It’s quite sad. This was nice place at one time, not any more. Go elsewhere. Their other place dog and bull is still very good, but I’m sure that will change as well…
I hope the owners read this review, but then again I’m sure they don’t care. They for some reason have a cult following.

LOVE IT HERE! I’ve been here a few times and enjoy the food. They also have a great craft beer list. The food takes awhile to come out, so you definitely rack up a bill getting a few drinks. I’ve had their wings and burgers and love it. Last time we went here — we got the cheesesteak egg rolls and they were delicious. I opted for the R7 burger with fries and it was delicious. My boyfriend got the Irish Roast Beef Sandwich and it was so good!!! I thought it was going to be messy with the gravy fries within the sandwich but it wasn’t. Well made and delicious!

Great café! This place is way cool!
found this place on Unilocal and had to check it out. It’s cold right now so we couldn’t experience the whole outdoors area but it looks very cool. We sat inside and had a few drinks and some hummus. The hummus was awful (chunky and separated) but the accoutrements were beautiful (rainbow carrots (a big plus) pita, cucumber, etc.) The manager was kind enough to take it off our bill, which was nice since we didn’t eat the hummus but did eat quite a bit of the accoutrements!
The staff was very friendly during the day. Our bartender was very attentive and a few of the servers chatted with us while picking up their drinks. The bartender we had in the evening wasn’t friendly at all. There were only two other people at the bar on a Wednesday night so you would think he would chat it up with us but didn’t. To me conversation goes a long way with a good bartender!
The little dining room is so funky cute and so are the bathrooms The monkey court, which is the outside seating area reminds me of a quirky Florida-​style beachy décor. Since I’m from FLA I loved it! Seems like a gem of a place in the North Philly area!
Can’t wait to go back and have some awesome looking food.

Good food but on the pricey side. Great atmosphere and craft beer selection. The one super annoying thing about this place is that they constantly change their menu. The wraps are really good. A hidden gem in the northeast.

My friends and I always come here to hang out and eat some good food or have some drinks and chat. It’s a very cool looking place, and definitely homey.
Only complaints: the bathroom is extremely crampt, only two stalls. Once had the Mahi tacos? I believe and got food poisoning. That waitress had been pretty rude so maybe she did something to it. Idek, but every other time I’ve eaten there though, the food has been pretty damn good and never got another stomach ache.

I had to kill time before getting to Trenton to pick my car up so stopped beer which is in eyesight of the station and I’m reviewing live on site — so far the bartender, yet busy, quickly put in my drink order (And from the brewery that does lionhead– let me tell you their *cough*real*cough* beers are delicious. The pumpkin’s great.)
They’ve got both an inside and outside bar and what looks like a lovely patio area. I decided to sit indoors as even the slightest chill bothers me.
Servers seem friendly but bored. May just be because the bunch Crowd is gone.
Most important part of course, for the craft beer lovers, draft list is minimal but good enough. They have a specialized house brew by stoudts (a classic, malty ESB) on tap. As well as the basics and a seasonal and a wheatbeer option. The bottle list is huge though! A lot that I’ve had but enough that I haven’t had that I was impressed, which is enough to bookmark the place in my book.
On to food; i’ve ordered one of their specials — the miso bowl. Something you wouldn’t expect from a tavern but everything else I see people eating looks great so I’m not worried. They must have a fantastic chef in the back to come up with these. Just saw an order of buffalo chips get passed to a patron, those look delicious. Not to mention the incredible Colorful cocktails I keep seeing poured.
Patrons that came in after me have already gotten their wings but those are much easier to make than my dish so I’m not bothered. Five minutes later, Just got my cutlery. That’s a good sign they haven’t forgot! Haven’t finished my first beer either and I’m in no rush. I mean, i ordered a MEAL, not pub fare, sitting at the bar. Can’t complain. Someone from the kitchen updated me on the status of it, and it shouldn’t be much longer. I really appreciate them letting me know.
And she was right! Came out as I ordered my second beer. (Johnny rails pumpkin — way better than the other. So roasty and malty. Might need to find a six pack.)
Food is out and it’s amazing. I’m not a huge fan of pork but the pork belly in this is so smooth and edible. The broth is definitely thicker then an actual miso but still great. Not authentic but a good Americanized style
My biggest problem now is there’s not another train for an hour! Guess I’ll get another drink.

This restaurant is very cute. The food was good, especially the hummus bowl. Our waitress Crystal was very nice, sweet, accommodating, and personable.
The reason I didn’t give 5 stars was the wait to be greeted and seated was long. We stood in the doorway for what felt like forever before anyone acknowledged us or said hello.
Also, it wasn’t Crystal that brought out the birthday cake, but some girl with an attitude. I asked her to take our empty plates, but she just grunted at me and walked away.
There was a large party in the room with us which our waitress was also attending, so perhaps they are understaffed.
Overall it is a nice place, I would come back.

Tucked away on James St, right across from the Torresdale Train Station, Three Monkeys Café is a true Northeast Philadelphia gem.
I’ve eaten at Three Monkey’s twice in the past month, both times for dinner on a Sunday night. Unfortunately, both times we had an awkward experience while we were waiting to be seated. The second time we were there was particularly awkward because there was no one outside to greet us and take us to our table. In fact, we waited outside of the restaurant (we ate outside both times) for a couple of minutes before the hostess came up to us. However, that is the only negative thing I have to say.
The outdoor patio, better known as Monkey Court, has this awesome, unique Florida-​style feel to it that certainly won’t be found at any other restaurant in the area. Now, on to the food. Both times I had the Irish Style Roast beef, and both times I left extremely satisfied with my decision. The Irish Roast Beef is served with roast beef, of course, piled atop of a layer of french fries, horseradish mayo and an onion roll. The sandwich is also served with their homemade chips. The sandwich is simply delicious. The horseradish mayo’s kick is the perfect compliment to the otherwise savory components. It really is one of the best roast beef sandwiches I’ve had.
I’ve also tried the chicken fingers and the Mahi Tacos — both were also tasty.
I’m not sure what kind of experience the indoor dining room has to offer, but I definitely recommend grabbing a meal on the outside patio while the weather still permits.

Love this place! The outdoor seating is great. Food can get a little pricey, but the ambiance and the drink selection are well worth it.
Parking can be a little difficult but there’s a municipal lot up the street that is $ 2 all day, which is a great deal!

Unilocal find! This is a nice place, and hopping with fun people. A eclectic dinner menu with lots to choose from. The Pretzel appetizer was a great start, perfect for sitting at the bar with brews watching the game. The dinner was very tasty with great portions. Presented with pride. Service was excellent. Look forward to a future visit.

I pretty much came here because Unilocal has been suggesting it to me for weeks. After reading reviews and lots of internal debating, I went. I went and I was not impressed. I’m actually kind of mad that the food costed as much as it did. I’m also not too pleased with the service there.
I don’t expect to be greeted with red carpets and cheerleaders, so I don’t mind if a hostess isn’t elated to see me (though your job is to greet people with a friendly personality). We were seated promptly as it wasn’t too busy. I was excited looking at the menu, there were so many interesting things to choose from. I decided to get an entrée, the «Dare to Be Rare,» which consisted of seared rare Ahi tuna over cold wasabi-​ginger cous cous. Sounded right up my alley. Beforehand, I decided to split the lobster mac and cheese bites with the person I was with. I waited anxiously.
Much like the Dog and Bull, I was SURROUNDED by flies. It’s hard for me to keep my language PG, but I really hate flies… especially in large amounts. I find myself holding my drink in my hand because I was tired of swatting them away from my straw. I finished my soda rather quickly and out came the appetizer. It was a bus boy who brought it to us. My other half asked if we could have refills on our soda. Mind you, we were sitting literally two feet away from where the soda comes from. It’s the only reason why we asked him… he told us that he «doesn’t do that,» and would, «try to find the server.» Cool man. Thanks. Moving on to the appetizer, it wasn’t bad… but it wasn’t great. The mac and cheese didn’t really taste like anything, and I was convinced there wasn’t lobster in them at all. Definitely not worth 12 dollars, but we ate them anyway.
The entrees came out quickly after. The presentation was nice. I definitely give them that. The person I was with ordered «The Sticken,» which was chicken and regular steak with hot sauce, gorgonzola cheese, and those french’s crispy onions. It came with a side of homemade chips. His was actually really good. I felt 13 bucks was a little steep, but it wasn’t bad. Again, I’m left jealous and regretful. I didn’t really like my dish at all… but I ate it. I don’t send food back unless there’s something SERIOUSLY wrong. The «cold» cous cous salad was room temperature, which was really off-​putting. It also just tasted like honey mustard. The tuna was rough and tasteless. I was almost nervous about eating it, thinking about how likely it would be that I may get sick from it. Meh.
The whole bill came out to $ 54.00 even. Definitely not worth it. We still left the server a decent tip even though we didn’t see much of him. I used to work in food service, so I really avoid giving servers a hard time or shitty tips at all.
I won’t be back, but there are plenty of other people who seem to enjoy this place a lot more than I did! I’d stay away from entrees and order basic sandwiches.

I came here with my girlfriend and another couple and it was good, a little bit pricey they other places that I have been, but all in all I really enjoyed the food. They have a nice selection for those who enjoy beer, and also an extensive wine and martini list. We all started off with the Crab-​Ocado dip which was awesome and the Garlic Bread pretzels were the icing on the cake! My girlfriend had the Chef Beth’s Signature Lobster Mac & Cheese, she really enjoyed it and even offered me a bite, very creamy and rich, highly recommended if your a mac and cheese fan. I ordered the Sunny in Philadelphia burger which was great! Nice patty, cheese, bacon, and a sunny side up egg! Great burger! I will definitely come back and try some more food and get dessert next time, I really want to try there monkey bread!

I always enjoy my time at Three Monkeys. Any day of the week any time of the day. Their food is always incredible and the environment is warm and comfortable. I came in to wait for a ride from the train and as I walked in the door I immediately heard their acoustic entertainment. This made me feel very happy that I had some time to spare to enjoy the music.

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.