Andi P.
Yelp
5 Star update for the best local drive-thru in town with GREAT burritos and coffee that hits the spot (so skip the big chain coffee shops, plz!)
Drunken Monkey (DM for short in my fam) is conveniently located right on Bumby Ave. They have a drive-thru, so I regularly call ahead to order a couple baby egg & cheese burritos (you can get vegan or vegetarian) and an iced coffee (the mojo jojo if you're wanting a sweet treat!) and then pull around to the drive-thru. I also love their vegan pastries inside.
Inside- this place is that quirky, little coffee shop you've always seen in independent movies but didn't think existed outside of Austin or Seattle. Forget the super modern, austere spots you see on Instagram- this is a full 90's era coffee shop vibe.
The ambiance is great- people working on their laptops, knitting groups in the corner, unique local art on the walls. The first time I had a coffee at DM I struck up a conversation with a few guys about places we've traveled, capoeira (Brazilian dance martial arts), and the city. The seats and couches are close together, but that adds to the appeal- Who will you meet today?
Oh yeah, and the coffee, tea, and drinks are delicious! This is a favorite of my vegetarian and vegan friends, and with good reason! The vegan burritos and deserts will make you vow to give up meat (until you smell the roast beef aroma wafting over from Beefy King next door).
This place is the real deal and will make you feel like a free spirit- if only for a moment before heading to your corporate day job!
10/10- try the vegan baby burrito for a quick, small breakfast snack!