Three Monkeys Cafe

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.

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.

Walked by and the staff were super friendly as we were checking out the menu, so much so that we looped all around Darby st to come back. We sat down near the back with this lovely quiet green atmosphere. Coffe was great! Great vibes and service! And then the chicken chimichanga was banging broo, great value, taste and presentation. 10/10

We had breakfast here as a group on a Saturday and were really impressed! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was fantastic—friendly, efficient, and attentive. Our table was regularly checked on and cleared promptly. Now, the food—absolutely amazing! Generous portion sizes and packed with flavour. I also ordered a side of banana bread, and wow—it was hands down the best I’ve had in ages! Thick, moist, and so delicious. Highly recommend giving this place a try or making a return visit. Great job, team!

We went based on the reviews but it was disappointing. We didn't like the food and the coffee was average. We paid $68 and it was a lot for what we got😔

Everything about this place was 5stars! We wish we lived in Newcastle so we could come more often. Service was incredible, even with how busy it was on a Sunday morning. The staff always ensured that while they were constantly busy, they were available to all. The food was so delicious, we had the breakfast burrito and the pancakes- both incredible. Definitely recommend this place!!

My favourite cafe around Newy! They have the best drinks and make amazing food. The staff here are absolutely lovely

I couldn’t recommend it more—a very friendly atmosphere with perfect coffee and delicious confections.

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