Three Monkeys Cafe

The food here is brilliant, large portions, well presented and delicious. The drinks are the same with amazing coffee and smoothies and frappés. Service is first rate with very friendly and attentive staff in a nice setting. This is a true 5 star breakfast experience. We walk away every time with smiles on our faces.

Would rate higher if I could. Have never been disappointed going here. The food is tasty, the service is top notch. All the staff are friendly and seem like they actually want to be there. Even when it is busy enough to have to wait for tables, the food comes out in a reasonable time and the quality is on par with when it's quieter. Great menu.

The portions were rather large for us, but quite tasty. It was good for a heavy brunch. The Moroccan eggs stood out to us. We enjoyed their drinks, and also purchased a bag of their coffee beans to bring home!

We had the pleasure of visiting 3 Monkeez Café, one of the busiest and most vibrant cafés in Newcastle — and it definitely lived up to the hype! From the moment we stepped in, the place was buzzing with energy. Despite the crowd, we were lucky to grab a spot upstairs, which gave us a great view of the bustling café below while still being able to enjoy a relaxed meal. The food? Absolutely on point. We ordered a mix of their standout dishes — a smooth and rich coffee to start, followed by a delicious pancake, a flavour-packed chicken poke bowl, the fun and satisfying Monkey Fry, and their twist on a classic, the Bubble & Squeak Reloaded. Every single dish was served fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. You could really tell the kitchen puts heart into their food. A huge shoutout to the staff — even with the café packed to the brim, they were friendly, efficient, and kept everything running smoothly. It’s not easy to maintain that level of service in such a busy environment, and they handled it like pros. Overall: Great food, lively atmosphere, and top-notch service. 3 Monkeez Café is a must-visit when you’re in Newcastle.

What an amazing place!! Excellent food, superb service and nice casual atmosphere. The owner is super courteous and so are all the staff. A must visit if you happen to be in New Castle. Our only regret was that we didn’t visit it on our first day in New Castle, otherwise all our breakfasts would have been there. Well done team!

This is now my go to Cafe on Darby St. The employee's are so kind, friendly, patient and joyful and the service was exceptional. We sat out the back in the courtyard garden which was nice and peaceful, with good quality seating. I ordered the Avo Smash and omg it was amazing! The slices of sourdough are massive and with generous amount of avocado and eggs your way. We got fried and poached. The beetroot hummus was so fresh and vibrant, the feta was so soft and salty and the seasoning added the perfect touch. I will 100% be coming back for this perfect meal. It was probably the best breakfast ever.

Lovely sunday brekkie here. Got there before was opened but lovely staff invited me to sit & wait. Was worth it too Great coffee, food & service

This place has such a good vibe! Busy but laid-back, with friendly staff who actually seem happy to be there. The food’s super satisfying...big portions, great flavors! And their drinks are always a win. It’s the kind of spot you end up staying longer at than planned. Will definitely be back!

great service, great food, and a cute interior. definitely recommend if you are in the area and looking for some caffeine or a snack :)

I have been having breakfast here for over a year now. Each week, I sit in the exact same spot and order the exact same thing. The majority of the staff know my order due to my consistent patronage. However, when I tried to put my order in at the counter today, the staff refused to do so. I was told that the reason for this was that the staff needed to know where I was sitting. My response to this was "right there" as I pointed to my usual place at the breakfast bar. I was then told "that's not the way we do things here" and the staff refused to take my order. I then left the establishment and had breakfast at McDonald's where the staff, despite having much less training and experience, were able to easily accomplish this seemingly arduous task. I shall not be returning to this cafe.

Their food is delicious, quick and comes in large portions. It's slightly on the pricy side, and I really don't like that they don't give you the option to split the bill. And the fact that you're only told this when going to pay can really throw people off. Other then that 10/10.

Nice coffee & a nice looking place.. Too bad later at night it does not offer more. Says kitchen open till late, but apparently late on Friday is 9.30. Friendly smiley staff. 2.5 stars if I could!!

The best breakfast in Newcastle!! We love Three Monkeys the food & coffee's are outstanding and the service is excellent!!! There is plenty of seating which is great because this cafe gets very busy, the service does not suffer no matter how busy it is the staff are always cheerfull and composed. I had the Quinoa porridge which was absolutely divine & Hubby had the Bubble & Squeak with added eggs and he loved it.

Waited here for more than an hour for a really disappointing burger. The place was not even busy so it was just incompetence of the staff.

One of many lovely Cafes on Darby street. There's seating inside and outside plus a nice upstairs. I really like the Veggie Monkey breakfast and their juices and smoothies. I've been told their Morrocan eggs are delicious too!

This place is really chill and the staff are friendly... Just cool place to be for amazing food with amazing friends and family