Good food, friendly service. It’s hard to find a basic traditional breakfast menu these days which this cafe has. We have eaten here a few times and had different items off the menu and the food has always been great, haven’t had to wait long and the staff are friendly. They have a big menu. Definitely recommend.
The local for me and my boyfriend. Love the chicken focaccia or some crispy bacon poached eggs. Have taken the family there for birthday brunches and the big brekky is the winner - all rave about the mushrooms and the hashbrowns are always perfect! Coffee is great too!
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I went to the coffee shop few times..I thought the pancakes were best food 🥘..big meal !the ice creams and 🍯 honey .it was wonderful!
The eggs Benedict : toast is too hard..but sometimes is ok 👌🏻... I always choose latte, which is heavy in caffeine, and the heart beats faster each time☕️⋯
For a nice cuppa, highett has a good selection of cafes for you to choose from. And our new favourite which is also super close to the library, is Monkey Can Fly.
Gee prices in Highett are going up these days! Food prices are similar to the city now. But this place has pretty good food and salada if you want a sit down lunch. Interior is a little tacky though but service is great.
Not reinventing the wheel, but getting the basics right. Breakfast bruschetta was spot on, seasoned properly, and tasty combinations of flavours. Sweet corn fritters were yummy too. Coffee was done right, and the service ambiance was generally pretty relaxed, which was perfect for our not so spritely Sunday afternoon.
My black coffee told me this place does the basics right! My corn fritters were excellent, with eggs poached to perfection (details) again. The accompanying sauce was superfluous, but a delicious accompaniment to my son's poachers! His were perfect also, and toasted sourdough from Noisette another detail done well. We'll be back! Highly recommended!
Scones, eggs benedict and caramel milkshake.
The few things that they do very well are their eggs and scones. The eggs benedict were cooked very well and generous portions. The few times i have gone back you can tell that they are really consistent in getting it right. Now the scones really surprised me with the whipped cream, but the real kicker was the selection of 4 jams! Had the usual strawberry jam plus apricot, raspberry and plum jams.
Eclectic environment with friendly staff.
Definitely visit if in the area.
I used to go to this cafe regularly until I read another review that mentioned a cockroach. Let's assume that was an anomaly. What I like(d) about this cafe was that the coffee was always very good, and the meals I had there were very tasty. I often have had their smashed avo, which comes with the sweetest and most succulent grilled tomatoes, and their Thai vegie pot pie with salad was brilliant. The decor is fairly attractive, with a distressed plaster and brick wall - including one of the mallets that presumably smashed the plaster . There are benches as well as stylish chairs, and the table tops are timber. Out back is a small courtyard area, that probably needs a little tidying up and re-decorating. The service I have always found to be amiable, and usually proficient.
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Ok there is something magical in the water in Highett. The restaurants I have visited here, so far, I can't fault. From The Diplomat serving up the best breakfast I've had in a while, to Typhoon the little Vietnamese restaurant serving up consistent flavour bombs that make want to go back again and again.
This little strip of food heaven could well and truly be the next Flinders Lane, and I hear on the grapevine there's more to come in the coming months.
Monkey Can Fly, is a medium size cafe on Highett road Highett. To be honest it's not the most appealing venue from the outside, but as they say, don't judge a book by its cover. The menu looks inviting, and has a few of the usual suspects.
I was in need of breakfast, and went for the classic poached eggs on toast with a side of bacon.
When my breakfast arrived, I must admit I was shocked. Could it be that two restaurants on the same strip could actually poach the perfect egg. On the surface they looked perfect, but as we all know the proof is when you make that first cut. I felt like I was part judge part contestant on MKR, eager to see what was inside. So as I slowly made that first incision, I was disappointed, the yolk was gooey and perfectly cooked. The bacon was just as good, crispy and just the way I like it.
So to the good people who live in the Highett area, looks like you're spoilt for choice, and to those who aren't local, do yourself a favour and take the trip to Highett, you won't be disappointed.
Really enjoy the smashed avo and coffee here! Very consistent and great value; heaps of goats cheese added and tomatoes are always cooked well. At other places in the same area you could expect to pay another $5 for this dish
I've been here many times and I'm never disappointed. Fantastic coffee, great food with a huge menu (even the fussiest person will find something!) and fairly priced. The atmosphere is also very relaxed and friendly.
Nice little spot that seems to have a decent range of food options available. The coffee was pretty good (5 Senses) and it was a relaxing spot. Heaters for outside searing is great. Good joint!
Good option. I like this place. The staff are all really nice, their coffee is good, they use nice sourdough, and their food is delicious, appropriately-priced, and personally I am pleased by the extensive use of goat's cheese and vego options.
Great experience. Much better than the cafés across the road for value and the coffee was just perfect. Can't go wrong with smashed avo, and it was delicious.
The version of a big breakky is a great hangover remedy.
Probably the best coffee for miles around. Monkey can fly is inspired by the Chinese story journey to the west \ monkey magic, giving a Buddhist theme to the cosy relaxed café, full every weekend. the menu is short so far, but what they do is done very well with outstanding 'five senses' coffee, and great food.
Beautiful big brekky, very nice coffee also, will be back!
Best damn little cafe around with excellent breakfast!!
Good coffee,good burger, good service, good lunch, enough said!
I think this may be the best coffee (latte) I have had. Full of flavour and creamy. Coffee snob!
Reliably fantastic coffee. The kind of place where you know how the quality will be every time. Definite thumbs up
Great breakfast every time. I've eaten here a dozen times, and I've never felt I could write anything but a positive review, the breakfasts are delicious, especially the scrambled Monkey eggs, and the specials often are a real nice surprise.
The last few times I've been amazed at the tastiness of the eggs (not cooked in vinegar which is always a plus!), they have real flavor. As does their chai latte. The best in the eastern suburbs.
They seem to have had trouble with waiting staff at times, but honestly people, when did we become so impatient? For a local caf, I'll be back.
LOVE this place!. We are local but only discovered how good this place was recently. For a small shopping strip Highett has a few good cafes but for us this is by far the best. I have now been 4 or 5 times and the service has ALWAYS been great, as has the food. My sister visited there while on holiday with us a few times and the owner always remembered their coffee orders from one day to the next. I love that personal touch.
A fab menu, lovely atmosphere and my kids were welcomed by staff. They love coming too. Beautiful little courtyard out the back is great for them to move around and staff were so patient while each of my nephews who came with us wanted to pay one at a time with their own money! I will be back many times I am sure.
The best coffee on Highett, rich flavor, beautiful looking soy latte.
Can definitely reco do anyone who loves coffee.
Plus the supper friendly professional staffs, make you feel like a valuable customer......you definitely want to go back.
Nice atmosphere, wait staff are very friendly and cheerful, and the Food was lovely. Shame about the hollandaise sauce being from a jar, but otherwise a nice brekky.
Great food - great value. I had a delicious vegie frittata with salads for around 10 bucks
It was fresh satisfying I will definitely be going back.
Patient and helpful. Good one. Good vegetarian and quality food as well as drinks. Been going to this restaurant for about 10 years, and if anything it's improved.
I came here for breakfast. The atmosphere was warm, the service was friendly and prompt, and the meal was delightful. Possibly my favourite cafe in Highett
My go to for great coffee and delicious smashed avocado for the past 4 years. Great seating options with indoor and outdoor (covered or uncovered) and a very relaxed atmosphere.
One of my favourite coffee places in Melbourne. The latte is excellent. Also recommend the Chai latte.
Absolutely amazing breakfast, awesome little cafe as well. Food was sensational and prompt service!
We’ve been coming to Monkey Can Fly for years and it’s still our go to, favourite cafe. You’re guaranteed delicious food and great coffee each time - we’ve never been disappointed!
Warm and welcoming staff. Plenty of seating inside, outside or way down the back. Food tastes great and the best part of all, there is pancakes my daughter loves who is very fussy.
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