The Monkey & The Elephant

Dare I say that The Monkey & Elephant have the best outdoor patio of all coffee shops in Philadelphia. The patio is perfectly shaded by a beautiful canopy of trees and filled with plenty of seating. Great for studying or reading a book with a good iced oat latte.

I came to this establishment based on its positive reviews, but my experience was meh. I believed it was very bold for staff members to be on their phones texting. Although I was greeted and received my items, I don't believe it was worth it. I ordered a matcha coffee with oat milk and it tasted watered down. The only thing that was good was the cinnamon bun. I'm glad I didn't stay long, because the space for customers was so cramped.

I recently visited this café and had a fantastic experience. The outdoor area is charming, providing a lovely setting to enjoy your coffee and relax. The café boasts a great selection of board games, adding a fun and interactive element to the visit. The chic, laid-back vibe is perfect for unwinding, and the service was excellent—friendly and attentive throughout. Overall, it’s a delightful spot that combines a welcoming atmosphere with great service and engaging amenities. Highly recommended!

Had a great experience. Friendly service. Delicious cortado and scone. I sat outside in the morning in July and was comfortable because of the trees that offered shade. I was surprised to be the only one out there for a couple hours while I did some work. I had trouble connecting to the WiFi but it appeared to be an issue with my Mac.

I enjoy coming to and supporting this cafe! They have a mission and a purpose that sets them apart from other cafés! The coffee is great. I also get either the chicken panini or the sausage, egg, and cheese on brioche!

I’ve used The Monkey & The Elephant several times for catering private events. They are affordable and the baked goods are delicious. The staff is super friendly and helpful as well. Highly recommend!

We have used The Monkey and The Elephant for a number of catering occassions. We have ordered their coffee and their baked goods. In every instance, they have been responsive and flexible with our needs. The coffee is TOP NOTCH, they provide more than enough supplies (cream, sugar, etc) and they also provide marketing materials (if requested) for the organization/cafe. We consistently have our community/event atendees comment on how great the coffee is and how they loved learning that we were supporting a local organization doing such important work in our city. We will continue to use them for our events as often as possible!

Cute little coffee shop that is very community-oriented. The mission of this grant shop is to champion behind undeserved youth within Philadelphia and help them with employment and life skills. I ordered an amazing iced chai latte from the friendly cashier! I would definitely recommend giving you money to this coffee shop!