I came here one night with my boyfriend because a friend recommended it to me. Being from South Philly, driving to the Northeast for dinner isn't something I do often, but wow am I glad I did!
Even though we couldn't sit outside because it was pouring, our waitress Taylor made our dinner great. She was attentive and really knew the menu. My boyfriend is kind of a beer snob and she really the beer, which is a bonus with him.
Overall, for not being able to sit outside, the food was great but our service was even better. I will definitely be taking the trip here again soon!
Stopped by here last Saturday at noon after a funeral. They still had a breakfast/brunch menu and we scored big!!!! My breakfast Enchilada's were so big, cheesy, and filled with egg, cheese, bacon sausage scrapple(i think)!!!!! delish!!!
My wife was looney over her French Toast with a Creme layer and topping!!!!
This was a five star experience, but gave them a four, due to other visits being only average.
Went here to meet friends as it is relatively close to all of us and, it being here for a while, I've never been there, so it was nice to check it out. Boy did I make a mistake.
We had a rather large party for a Friday night, 8 people, but a server said she could seat us. She sat us at a 6 top, with 6 chairs and told us we could grab other chairs if we saw them, so we did just that. We ordered drinks, which our server (not trying to be mean, but she was THAT BAD) took in waves, because apparently taking 8 drink orders at once was too lage a feat. We received our drinks about 20 minutes later, our beers were cold and cocktails properly mixed, so there's a plus.
The beer list was better than an Applebee's, not quite underwhelming, and not overwhelming. They had a few choice beers on tap and by bottle.
The food was okay. Tasty basic bar food but somewhat bland and unoriginal. It seems they attempt to make something good but to keep prices down they use cheap ingredients, resulting in a shoddy product. I could tell my fries were once in a freezer, accompanied by our french fries, tortilla wrap, and crab cake.
The prices were on the mark for what the establishment was trying to be, no complaints here.
After eating my friends and I decide to venture out to their patio/tent as we were getting tired of the service and wanted to stand. The patio smelled like vomit. We ordered drinks waitiing for it to pass. The bartender was a guy who seemed to have been a big shot in his high school days and thought being a bartender at a mediocre establishment would restore some of that feeling. He seemed like he was doing me a favor by me paying him for services rendered. After a tasty Dogfish Head I noticed they had Summer Ale on tap, which I always enjoy but upon tasting it noticed it tasted like Sam Adams Summer Ale and some other beer; they don't clean their lines properly, or else a beer that's just rolling out now is already turning.
I give this place 2 stars instead of one because the decor was entertaining, the place seemed clean (besides that smell), and it's in a decent location, though I won't be returning any time soon.
I've always wanted to hang out here...it looks like everyone is always having a grand old time whenever I drive by. Â Well last night was finally the night, and it was a good time! Â
There's nothing this girl loves more than drinking outside, and Three Monkeys has an adorable space to do just that. Â Unfortunately the skies opened up and downpoured on us while we were mid-brew, but the five minutes I spent out there I very much enjoyed.
I found the food to be really delicious, and the menu varied from bar food to actual entrees. Â Husband & I split wings which were great, and both ordered a burger which was delicious as well. Â
My only complaints...that draft list needs some work. Â Maybe I'm just a beer snob (I'm definitely a beer snob) but their list isn't cutting it for me. Â Thankfully they had Dogfish 60 which appeased me, but more craft beer is needed. Â Also, our particular waitress is in the wrong line of work. Â I asked three times for a glass of water that never came...not exactly an outlandish request. Â
I did notice some other much nicer, more capable waitresses around so for that reason, and the great food, I will certainly be back.
This is one of my usual local hang outs. Â It's a good place, but nothing amazing. Â The food is delicious, the servers are friendly, and they have an OK beer selection. Â I think that's what keeps me from giving this place a 5 star rating, the draft beer selection is seriously lacking. Â Their Horny Monkey Ale is alright, but nothing to write home to mama about. Â Other than that it's the typical Yuengling, Coors, Bud , etc you can get at any random bar. Â They have a pretty good selection of bottled beer, but really I can sit at home and drink bottled beer for a lot cheaper. Â All in all, a solid establishment, but nothing that makes me say "I have to go there!"
Review Source:This place has been a staple for me for as long as I can remember. I grew up in the Northeast and moved to Montgomery county 8 years ago. I have friends all over the area and always tell them to meet me at Three Monkeys because the location is ideal...close to 95, Turnpike and the Jersey bridges.
The atmosphere makes you feel right at home, and the outside area is really cool. Parking is never a problem either because they are across from a train station and utilize their lots.
Check this place out. Definitely!
I have a real love hate relationship with this place. On one hand, I really enjoy going to Three Monkeys because it is much nicer, and has a better crowd than the other bars in the area. I also get along well with the staff, and have never had a problem with the service in all my years of going there. The main issues that I have with this bar are price, and poor quality food.
When I first started going to Three Monkeys I was told about how good the food was. One one of my initial visits I ordered the Mighty Joe Young burger, and it was pretty good, not great, just good. I have had burgers of better quality at The Red Robin, and Five Guys. Having enjoyed my first food experience there, I decided to order something a little more than a burger the next time that I went there. I ordered fettuccine alfredo. It was a Sunday, and the place was completely empty except for  our party of three people, and 2 other guests at the bar. Our food came out in a timely manner, but I have to say that I have never had such an awful pasta dish in my entire life. The pasta was cooked properly, but the sauce was..... not really a sauce at all. It was as if someone put the cooked pasta into a bowl with hot milk. There was no substance to it whatsoever. It had zero flavor, and barely tasted of cheese. At least they threw some dried parsley flakes on there for color? I didn't send the dish back because I am paranoid about people doing stuff to food that gets returned, so I just chalked it up as a loss. It was about 3 years until I ordered food from there again. After chit chatting to the staff, one of them told me that they had actually just hired a new chef who was supposed to be much better than the last person (who one of the staff told me 'just didn't care'). I looked at some of the things on the menu and they seemed kind of exciting.
The next time I went in I ordered the lobster mac and cheese. It was terrible. The lobster was overcooked, and like rubber to chew. I thought there may be a creamy cheese sauce, and maybe some herbs, and a crust on the top, no. The lobster mac and cheese was in a sauce that was eerily similar to Velveeta (with about a 1/3 of a cup of water added to it). Whoever drained the pasta didn't do a very good job, because there was a lot of water in the sauce, and it diluted what little flavor there was. The water also prevented the sauce from properly adhering to the elbow macaroni. Besides being over-priced, the dish was poorly executed, and haphazardly tossed in a dish. I am never ordering food from here again.
I get what these people are trying to do. They want to be a hip gastro-pub, with upscale food. They put 'fancy' items like risotto on the menu, but fail miserably at executing them, and on top of that, they have the audacity to charge you as if you were at a fine dining restaurant in the city. If I had a word of advice for the owners of this establishment it would be this. Either put items on your menu that your chef is capable of cooking properly, or scale the food down to a level that he can be successful with. It is better to do an amazing burger, cheese steak, pannini or fried chicken, than it is to do a piss poor lobster thermador. I would rather have simple food cooked properly, that extravagant food, and extravagant costs poorly prepared, seasoned, and presented.
Now that I am done talking about the food, I will move on to the drinks. Maybe they are trying to keep the riff raff out of the bar by charging more than any other bar in the area for drinks, but $4 for a bottle of Yuengling, or a bottle of Miller is a bit much. That would be bad enough on its own, but they also never have any drink specials. I am sure they are making a lot of money just based on the fact that Three Monkeys is a 'safe' bar, with pretty decorations that you can bring a female to, and that is great! But at the same time, they really shouldn't be alienating the people in the neighborhood that their business is in.
Great staff, good drinks, nice decor, clean, awesome patio area. That place could be really special if they just fixed those 2 things.
I always seem to end up coming here when I'm craving beer and i don't know why. The beer list is OK but there's nothing special to it. Food is always good and consistent but i just don't seem to enjoy the vibe as much.
I really have nothing bad to say about this place but i really don't have anything great to say about this place either. Prices are good, food is consistent, but the menu does not seem to change much. I'm sure i will be back here again and again but it would be nice to see some more happen.
So so so so so over this place!! Â I came here twice this year. Â The first time was alright although literally every beer I ordered from the menu was either not available anymore or the keg was kicked. Â Seriously this happen three times, so much that I got one on the house which was nice. Â I left that day feeling semi-ok about this place. Â
Then fast forward to four months later:
I had never been happy with the service here but this bitch really got under my skin. Â She was overweight, with dark hair and bright red lipstick and THE WORST attitude. Â Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize you had somewhere better to be and that the fact that we haven't yet decided on drinks and appetizers is ruining your day. Â Seriously, this girl needed to get over herself.
Now I should also mention that the food is BORING! Â Nothing going on with it. Â Nothing that really interests me or gets me excited to eat. Â It's unbearably standard. Â It's fine if you want nothing more than a Coors Light and a subpar burger. Â But not for me.
Anyway, when we were ready for our check the waitress took 20 minutes to bring it over. Â And...my god...this place...the way their checks are laid out...I could die. Â For drinks especially, it forces the customer to remember the price listed on the menu for ANY beer because the bill will simply say "BEER - $4." Â So when we finally deciphered how much we actually drank, we discovered that we were charged for three beers that nobody ordered. Â If this mistake were corrected in a proper manner I probably wouldn't even be writing this review. Â But the waitress from hell instructed us that we were to figure it out amongst ourselves because printing a new bill, apparently, would be too difficult for her. Â This, again, would have been sorta ok except for the fact that we'd still be paying tax on things we didn't order. Â So we figured it out as quickly as possible and left at about the same pace. Â She may have ended up with 10% tip.
She and Three Monkeys can shove it.
I had been by Three Monkeys for dinner twice before and wasn't impressed, but decided to give them a shot for brunch today anyway. They have a really great patio that's hard to say no to on a beautiful day. I'm glad I gave them another chance because our meal was really excellent - we shared the Monte Cristo & Lumberjack Omelet (stuffed with tons of veggies & creamed chipped beef omg) and I would not change a thing about either. Good coffee and swift service too.
We left very full and very happy. I will definitely be back for breakfast in the courtyard as long as the weather holds out.
The reason I keep going back to the Three Monkeys is the outdoor bar area -- it is absolutely adorable and has a great atmosphere! It's a perfect place to enjoy a nice summer night with friends and have some drinks. Once when I went for lunch, half of the tables were reserved for a fundraiser. It's great for an event like that too. Â 5 stars for the outdoor bar :)
As much as I like this place, the food is just average. I've been here a bunch of times for lunch and dinner and have had probably every wrap and sandwich on the menu. They've all been just ok -- edible but nothing spectacular. I do like their crab dip and hummus appetizers. The dining room and indoor bar are nothing special and it's a little dark in there. I would choose to sit outside every time. They do have a pretty good beer selection and the cocktails are good (and only $3 on Mondays!)
First with the pros: The decor is awesome. You feel like you've wound up in late 19th century Paris, complete with gold trimming and monkey paintings on the walls. They also have a really cute outside bar that's tropical themed, and though different still fits the primate motif. Their food is decent, if over priced at times, but of everythigng I tried I only disliked one thing. (That was the peanut butter pie, in which the chocolate tasted a little off). I should also point out they have a delcious drink there called a Monkey Cola which is banana and chocolate liquor in coke. After the people in my group tried mine they all had to get their own.
Now the cons: For such a pricey place, the wait staff is a little rude. Sometimes I felt as if we were being intentionally avoided. We had to wander around to get our own silverware. I got this passive agressive vibe from just about all of their staff as well. Also, their selection of beer is not too wide, with only a few craft brew selections. i was a little disappointed in that regard.
Overall, I'd probably try them again, though only if I'm willing to drop some big bucks for a large dinner. It's a little expensive for a weekly treat.
Took my clients there for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. Â They loved their entrees and I have to say the Summer Salad with Scallops I had was flat out orgasmic. Scallops were perfectly cooked(hard feat to accomplish most places I've been) and the mix of nuts and dressing and fruits just made everything pop. Â Now, this was my only experience, but it was a very positive one.
Review Source:We will be relocating to the northeast in a few months - long story. Â Anyway being a foodie I have been searching for a good breakfast place in my soon to be new neighborhood - this is not the place. Â Went for breakfast Saturday morning. Â My omelet was overcooked and the filling tasteless. Â My husband had the roast pork sandwich - also tasteless. Â It also came on a sesame roll, and that might be good to note on the menu as some people have food allergies. Â Our waitress seemed to want to be there less than we did and disappeared for prolong periods. Â They have a wonderful outside dining area, but unfortunately they have no dining to accompany it. Â Maybe a good place for some wings and a beer and being as that is not our thing doubt we will be back. Â Think we will definitely be making at least monthly trips to the old hood for breakfast, etc
Review Source:I'd been trying to get here for a while now since it's always so crowded. Finally went on a Sunday afternoon and well I was disappointed.
Food - waaaay overpriced for mediocre food! $15 for a chicken Caesar salad? Really!?!? I didn't even have a whole chicken breast on it. Not to mention $4 for a miller lite bottle...wow.
And the service...we pretty much had a non-existent waitress. And we got the good ol' dirty silverware which we couldn't get replaced because she wasn't anywhere to be found.
The place is way over- rated in my opinion.
A great local bar with above average food. Â 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. Â There is also a great variety of other food options and daily specials worth checking out. Â 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! Â Parking can be a bit annoying, but there always is the SEPTA lot across the street ($1/day).
This is a fun and hip NE Philadelphia bar with above average food, and below average mixed drinks; hence the 3 instead of 4 stars.  I've been here several times over the past years, and can't remember ever not having a weak mixed drink.  Stick with the beers on draft or bottles and you'll  be good to go!  Great place for groups.  When the weather is nice, the outdoor section is the place to be.
Review Source:I used to adore this place. Until they served my best friend's sister MEAT in her Mac-n-cheese. Â She TOLD the server she was a vegetarian and was still served BACON! She got VERY ill. Â We spent over $500 there because I brought a large group there for my birthday (I'm a sucker for the outside area...but we weren't able to sit out there). Â As a restaurant manager myself, how could the management do nothing about this when it was brought up? NEVER AGAIN! I'm still waiting for my apology...I won't hold my breath.
Review Source:Three Monkeys Cafe is a spot around the corner from me that I've been meaning to visit but never actually got around to checking out until my cousin asked me to join him there. I joined him for drink in the outdoor area. The outdoor area had plenty of seating and there was a nice tile mosaic on the wall by the bar. With a few craft beers to go along with the usual beer it was a very nice place to drink on that summer night.
A few weeks later I came back to have lunch with a girlfriend. The inside is nicely decorated with pictures of monkey and other animals. The bar inside looked great but we took a seat at one of the fine wooden tables. The menu was a nice combination of bar food and entrees along with a wine selection and a couple of house mixed drinks. We ordered burgers and they were absolutely delicious and the fries that came with them were thin and seasoned, not the generic square cut crap. There were some problems with the waitress not understanding what ordered and the price of the burgers was a little high.
Both of my experiences at Three Monkeys left a good impression on me. Not many places in the area are as nice. The place draws a good crowd despite being tucked away in between some houses and right across the street from a train station. The place is a little small though. Definitely the best place to drink outside on a hot night.
Three Monkeys is a gastropub wannabe restaurant. The burger was mediocre, with boring topping options. I was served convenience store style nachos. Warm cheese whiz, canned salsa, and sour cream on top of circular bagged tortilla chips. Their house made ale lacked body. I was forced to order this thinking it'd be the best option. I chose the ale based on their beer list resembling that of an Applebees. Go here if you'd like to drink Miller Lite and scream at a TV playing sports with your friends in insurance sales.
Review Source:First, let me say the good things I have to say about Three Monkeys. Â It's cute, with a nice bar, imaginative eclectic decor and a nice outdoor patio. Â The waitstaff is generally pretty nice, Â if less than what you'd expect at a more sophisticated place. Â The beer selection is good, and they seem to keep it cold and their tap lines clean.
But the food...strictly so-so. Â For the life of me I can't figure out what the attraction is. Â I've had burgers there, and they're good, but beyond that? Â No so much. Â Empanada appetizers tasted strictly commercial foodservice. Â Seafood risotto had nice shrimp and scallops, but the risotto also tasted somehow fast foody. Â Crabcakes were mediocre. Â The tequila shrimp was a small serving of seemingly plain old scampi accompanied by soggy overcooked veggies. Â
I know there's not much in the way of alternatives for dining out in this particular neighborhood, but people really seem to like this place. Â As for me, I don't get it. Â The food on multiple visits has been consistently mediocre, certainly nothing to write home about. Â The monkey bread is tasty though, so I'd recommend that. Â
If you're in the neighborhood and are just looking for an edible meal, you can find it here, but if you're a foodie, you're not going to be wowed.
Not impressed at all. Â I remember coming here two years back and enjoyed it, but the menu looked totally different now.
I came here for lunch w/ my wife. Â Service was good, food not so much. Â She had a veal parm sandwich, it tasted like an Encore frozen dinner veal parm patty. Â I had tequila shrimp. Â It was like $16 and I got like 6-7 shrimp w/ a side of soggy, bland vegetables.
Why the hype??
Three Monkey's is a small-ish pub somewhat off the beaten path, but also in the middle of everything. Â
My first impressions were very positive - the pub and its patron's were quite cheery, even withstanding the snowy mush outside.
I looked around a bit, being nosy as I generally am, and enjoyed the heavy use of wood in the interior architecture, as well as the heavy use of impressionist paintings (ok, posters). Â I fancied myself drinking a pint with Dali and the Beatles.
I saw the bartender attentively tracking me as he waited on his full bar. Â By the time I found a comfortable, well-positioned stool (not that there were many options), he had arrived at the same spot - a sot-seeking missile who cheerfully asked me if I wanted a drink. Â (Later, I saw the same bartender have "Jerry's" beer ready before Jerry sat down or ordered a thing - I'm going to go out on the limb and say Jerry is a regular!)
The affirmation in my response to the bartender's question was inevitable, but there were several choices to mull over. Â I tried a new beer, Stoudt's Horny Monkey Ale, which I subsequently discovered was sold elsewhere as Scarlet Lady Ale, and found it well-balanced with a rich dark amber reddish color and a smooth malty finish.
I poured over the menu and found favorites as well as unique options: wasabi  crab cakes, chicken cordon bleu balls, baked mac'n cheese, pot stickers, tapas, burgers, wraps, salads, and sammiches.  A good entree selection included a (slightly overpriced) raw bar, plus steak, veal, chicken, seafood, and pasta. Â
I opted for one of the specials, the rigatoni with beef tips in a "tomato garlic shellot (sic) parmesan cream sauce" ("shellot"? Â Isn't that a computer virus? Â - hey, I had to pick on them about something), and it was surprisingly delicious!
The Tree bar and Monkey Court were closed (night, snow, ice, cold - you get it), but I really wish I have the opportunity to return and visit there during warmer times. Â I am looking forward to that!
Eat, Drink, and Be Monkey!!!
Pros - So unique with the decorations/small pub feel/Dali paintings all over. Awesome food - love their Buffalo Chicken Wrap. LOVE the food and my boyfriend said their burger was amazing. Very popular place - always crowded when I went. There's an outdoor bar and patio for in the summer when they have live music. Right next to Torresdale Train Station so its good to stop in and have a brew while waiting for the train. Good prices for food. The monkey bread is basically a glorified cinnabun.
Cons- The Horny Monkey Ale or whatever they call their local brew is a dark beer so YECH. Did not care for it. Pricey for drinks. The staff isnt the friendliest although the service isnt bad. The chips dont have any flavor but its still awesome that they are made fresh.
Will go here again!
This place is awful and I cannot believe that people rated it so highly.
The house made beer is an ale which is fair tasting at best. Besides that, the closest thing you can get to a good beer is Blue Moon. I only gave Three Monkeys two stars instead of one because the filet mignon cheesesteak is somewhere between fair and good. The nachos are a bowl of tostitos scoops with skank cheese whiz on top.
If you do feel like venturing here, make sure to not go on a game night, because that's when the townies are partying. Scary.
wow, if the food wasn't as good as it was I'd give a 1 star. they had no menu at all for they're drinks and i had to find the waitress to get my check. She then sent someone else to give us the check. Â Also, it says a lot when your trash can in the bathroom is overflowing. really nice place, terrible services.
Review Source:Had a wonderful time here with friends out on the patio for dinner. We started off with drinks while waiting for a table and they had a great selection of beers and martinis. We ended up having to wait about 45 minutes for a patio table on a Sunday night (but it was a beautiful night) which struck me as a bit long for a NE Philly restaurant, but I guess it's popular.
Foods started with chicken nachos which were ok - too many olives and nobody at our table really liked olives... I got the BBQ Cheddar burger (would have gotten the crab ravioli but they said I only for 5-6 medium sized ravioli and I was Hungry!) Everyone else loved what they got (tuna steak, burgers). We ended the meal with monkey bread which was ok (our homemade was better). What I did really like were their drinks/martinis.
I would definitely come back for a nice summer night's dinner.
THE THREE MONKEYS
Accross from the Torresdale Train Station
The bistro was smaller than I imagined it, but there was enough room between the tables, and the service was excellent.
I had the Cheese-Steak soup; it was exactly that- little pieces of Filet Mignon in a cheese-whiz soup. very nice
The warden had the Baked French Onion soup and it also was well done, except perhaps it was left under the broiler a moment or two too long for the cheese; was a little too crispy around the edge.
We shared a helping of the fried Calamari ("Calamonkey") and it was done perfectly. Most places over-cook their deep-fried seafood; these were a light golden brown and not like the rubbery stuff you usually get 'round here.
I had the Wasabi Crab cakes- they were excellent ! Mostly CRAB for a change, not breading. and the side of fries could have fed four adults ! Big fat tender / crisp steak fries, with two different dippers; a ketchup-y sauce and a cheesy one.
The Warden tried the seafood Risotto- This was very tasty, but was light on the "Seafood"....just three scallops and two large shrimp, although it was obvious there were small bits of both in the sauce.
The iced tea was obviously fresh-brewed and reminded me of the "Sweet Tea" of my youth.
The salads were HUGE; made with field greens rather than the more common "American Blend".
We skipped dessert, as you may imagine.
Tab (for 4 adults) was under $50 before the tip .
In warm months, there is an outdoor dining area.....
I've lived in NE Philly all my life and the bar options are fairly blah. But The Three Monkeys Cafe was great! Sort of reminds me of Eulogy down in Old City.
I had the French Dip and my fiance had the Mighty Joe Young (Taylor Pork Roll slice on top of burger). As the other reviews said, the French Dip was on a croissant and it was soggy--but I ate every bite with a knife and fork. The beef was darn good.
My fiance couldn't finish her burger. The Fries Appetizer were really good also - think McDonalds thin but a little darker and crunchy - definitely in the Pomme Frites style, served with mayo.
My only complaint was that the tables were small and on top of one another (no booths too)! Â With the communal Fries and our two dinner plates, there was no more room on the table for anything else. Add to that, the back of my chair was touching the back of someone else's chair - annoying! It also didn't help that the table behind us was obviously a "girls night out" and we could barely hear our own conversation over their cackling!
Chickie's and Pete's is tight too, but at least their tables are huge. If I go back again to 3 Monkeys, it will probably be in warmer weather so we can experience the outdoor seating and watch the R7 & Amtrak trains go by. Â
PS....thumbs up on the Horney Monkey Ale!!
Good food that's not the typical old bar crap, attentive service, nice beer selection, and the decor is warm and trendy. Â Not to mention they have an adorable outside area that I'm sure will be a lot of fun in the summer! Â I always go there when I want to have an intimate time with a few friends or to do the couples thing. Â Don't bother going there if you're single or looking for a crazzzy time b/c you might be dissapointed. Â Nevertheless, it's a truly chill spot.
Review Source:I learned that they fixed the wireless internet access through one of the servers there. Which means I can have my pints / food and log on to work with my laptop (if necessary).
There are some beers on tap that are a "fixture" and are usually the same for the most part, but occasionally they may be replaced by a "seasonal" beer.
The menu has also changed, some items (cuban sandwich, mussels) are no longer available and cost increase to some items (most appear to remain the same). The mussels (in black bean sauce?) is occasionally offered as a special.
I have had the steamed clams and french dip recently. The steamed clams (in fresh basil & garlic butter sauce) is one of my favorite appetizers here. The beef on the french dip was good, but serving it on a croissant made a soggy mess (as Zanna pointed out). If an item comes with homemade chips, I usually substitute with fries. Overall, the food is good. The wasabi crabcakes (from my previous review) remains my favorite.
My friend ordered a caesar salad with shrimp, but the kitchen "forgot" the shrimp. The server did enter the order in correctly. The salad was taken off the check.
The service here is very good. The staff is friendly as always even when the establishment is very busy.
On the nights that I am too tired and don't want to cook, I may pick up dinner from Three Monkeys after getting off the SEPTA R7.
The "patio" is opened during the summer months, usually very popular if the weather is nice. A minimal of 8 is required if you want to make reservations for outside seating at the "patio".
Love Three Monkeys Cafe. LOVE IT.
Food is good, service is very good, even when they are busy. The first time I went, it was just before St. Patty's day, and the place was packed. Our waitress was fantastic, she really took care of us and let us in on her favorites on the menu, since we'd never been there before. The steamed clams in basil & garlic butter is my favorite. Definitely different than other restaurants.
The fried "Calamonkey" and the Monkey Surf n Turf are both very good as well.
There are many drink options, lots of beers on tap, and they have Frambois Raspberry Lambic--YUM.
All in all, this is a great place to go to relax. Very comfortable atmosphere and a true gem in the NE.
Will definitely be returning--and soon!!
This is a nice little local bar. And who doesn't like staring at random monkey themed decor while eating? The food is not your typical bar food of fried greasy things. I enjoyed their humus appetizer and their French Dip roast beef was pretty good but putting it on a croissant just made it a soggy mess. I wasn't impressed with their homemade chips, they were almost burnt and mostly tasted of grease. On the plus side the portions are generous so you can soak up all that Horny Monkey Ale. I hate the taste of beer but could not resist trying a sip because of the name. I would have to honestly say it was not that bad. The monkeytinis & appletinis were strong & tasty. I want to go back once the weather is nicer and they have their outdoor seating open.
Review Source:Three Monkeys Cafe is a bright spot in a neighborhood devoid of cool places to hang out. Â It's located on James Street, just off of State Road (near the City Line in the far Northeast) and directly across the street from the SEPTA R7 Torresdale station. Â
I ventured into this place last winter, when it was cold and snowy, and I was waiting for someone to pick me up from the train station. Â I didn't notice anything special, and the cloud of cigarette smoke coming from a group of grouchy old men at the bar soon drove me from the building. Â Luckily, however, I recently stopped into Three Monkeys again with my mother for lunch, and I discovered, to my delight, that the place had expanded and improved. Â The interior of the bar/restaurant reminds me of a cozy English pub, complete with hardwood floors, wooden walls and booths, and old-style ceiling fans and bar decor. Â Since last winter, the cafe has also added a charming, shady outdoor garden complete with a monkey-shaped fountain, so patrons can eat or drink outside when the weather is nice. Â Also, the cloud of smoke is gone, thanks to the Philadelphia City Council.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the menu this time around.  I didn't remember there being anything special on the menu the first time I visited, but this time, I found that they serve delicious American food with a twist, such as Asian wings, panko-fried chicken fingers, salmon BLT's, mussels, and drunken shrimp.  I ordered the veggie burger, which I usually never eat, and it was delicious.  My mother got the salmon BLT sandwich, which was a little undercooked at first, but the waitress was so pleasant when my mother asked to have the fish cooked a bit more, and her sandwich arrived back at our table fully cooked so quickly that it really was not an inconvenience at all.  And the food was delicious.  Check out their menu online at <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.3monkeyscafe.com&s=8b7606c7204c624eb7c068b7b515d87b8094a95f55131818236d4ba553d98ba5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.3monkeyscafe.…</a>. Â
They also have your usual assortment of beer on tap, mixed drinks, and the like. Â I didn't have any alcohol at lunch, but I can't wait to go back and have some mussels and "Horny Monkey Ale" while sitting outside in their garden.
Every Monday is 3M Monday, when patrons can enjoy $3 Mojitos, Martinis, and Margaritas all day. Â This place really is a hidden gem in the far Northeast.
UPDATE: Â I've had the "Horny Monkey Ale" and it's pretty good. Â And I really like their filet mignon cheeseteak with provolone. Â Yum.
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