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Monkey Joe's

3.3 (89 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Ashley S.

Sharice is the sauce to this place!! My kids chose Monkey Joe's for their birthday outing because it's crazy fun for all ages, but Sharice went above and beyond to make sure each point was an unforgettable experience. A few attractions were down, but there were also bonuses like a basketball game that let us shoot hoops without swiping a card over and over. We bounced, slid down high slides, played games, got prizes, and made memories. Can't wait to come back!!

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Talyah J.

My four-year-old was invited to a birthday party at monkey Joe's. It definitely provided a space for the kids to have lots of fun and get out lots of energy. The music is a little loud, and the loud speakers are not the best quality so the music wasn't very enjoyable even though they were great songs playing for the kids to dance to. Very age appropriate music. The party package came with pizza and a drink, and a goodie bag and entrance for the kids. I'm not sure what the rates are on a normal basis. I do recommend it if you need a place inside and away from the heat. That was a plus....the AC was nice and cold! One knock on the rating scale would be the ceiling, not sure if it was an accumulation of dust or just exposed installation or a mixture of both but it's not pretty. The staff were all very friendly and extremely helpful. We are adding this to our list of toddler adventure possibilities. There is plenty to do and they make good use of the space.

Cristina R.

I visited monkey joes this weekend and did not have a pleasurable experience. We specifically went for a birthday party celebration. Mr. Monkey Joe (the character) did not look like he was enjoying what he was doing. He was not welcoming and happy to be around children. I expected a bit more enthusiasm. Let's talk about the conditions and poor management this place shows. Chair arm rests were broken or non existent, carpet was BEYOND dirty in this facility. Look at the random crates I found full of dust. The food took forever to come and it came in different portions with chicken tenders coming like 5 minutes before party was over. Not to mention they practically kick you out at the designated time to allow time for the next party. I understand that completely BUT make sure the food arrives on time so we don't have to get guests out with food in their hands. Overall I would not recommend.

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Ashley I.

Came here for a birthday party recently and it was a great experience. The checked us as we walked in on a list and we were free to have fun. My son who is 1 1/2 loved this place as much as the 4 year old birthday girl so I would say it's great for a variety of ages. There are so many bounce houses, slides and even a toddler area. My son really loved the big play area with the foam pit and lots of crawling tubes. They also have lots of arcade games which aren't included in entry but still neat. This place feels very safe. The party room was nice. Staff were attentive. They were in tune with what the birthday girl wanted. She didn't care to see monkey joe. They provided pizza and drInks with the package. I was dissapointed their food prices were so high for low quality and they didn't have wings ( the only thing I can eat on the menu). Overall it was a good experience though and the birthday girl was happy.

This is the second time I take my kids to this Monkey Joes and they end up with HMFD Virus. They do not clean properly this place is not what it used to be.

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Wow just wow, where do I begin? This was our 1st time going, took the kids for Xmas and it was a complete mess very dirty everything is falling apart, about 75% of the video games were broken no size they just take your money and don't work, not one employee looked happy to be there they all looked miserable and rude, one was even standing next to the pirate ship sleeping!!! She was standing arms crossed, head down eyes closed I couldn't believe it! Their menu is 80% fried food which they were out of so our option for food was pizza or a small bags of chips and thankfully the guy in line next to me told me how awful the pizza was! The whole place looks extremely cheaply run, all the bounce houses are extremely dirty, cubes in one house looked like they haven't been changed in years and they desperately need to be, pieces were falling off and all over my kid's clothes, someone painted the bathroom and literally dropped pint all over the floor and couldn't take 5 mins to wipe it up? Like come on the owner should be extremely ashamed of themselves! The ceiling was covered in inches of dust wish I got a picture of that, the games that were working were falling apart and held by pieces of white duck tape! I honestly could go on and on, I was in shock at how bad this place was especially for the price :/ Not only that but besides the one sleeping employee there was no one watching the floor and there needed to be kids were running around like crack heads knocking little ones down (including my little 3 year old) and were pushing kids and pulling down the bounce houses! There was SEVERAL "kids" bigger then me (I'm 4' 10") in these small toddler areas with signs saying 3 and under just being so very aggressive and destructive no parent in sight!!! There should at-least 1 or 2 employees walking around keeping an eye on everything! I saw so many bounce houses almost collapse because of the teenagers pulling them down, so unsafe!!! The couple employees they had working were joking around by the front of the arcade playing games! One cashier up front that was it! Kind of felt like I was in the apocalypse and it was free for all with no rules no one caring! The concept is so good and feel like it could be really successful if down right but whoever owns this location is a cheap ass and you can 100% tell with how everything is! So sad, what a waste!!!

Amanda K.

Monkey Joe's reminds me of a place I used to go as a kid called Fun Factory. It's basically a giant playplace where little ones can run around and get their energy out. The Good: Lots to do: The place is fairly big and there are plenty of obstacles and slides for kids to run around and play on. This place is aimed at the preschool age kid sect, so if you are doing errands with a little one in tow, this is a great place to take them. Parents can chill:There's a nice little parent lounge here where you can take a load off and watch your kid bounce around. The Bad: I have to pay for this?: honestly, I don't really frequent these places because there is ALWAYS a park nearby that is free, and has the added benefit of sunshine. I really just don't like the idea of paying of my kid to jump around on a big playground, and if your kids really want to run around indoors you can just grab a fruit and yogurt parfait for $1 and turn them loose on the McDonald's PlayPlace (some of these are quite huge) I probably wouldn't invest much time at this place, just because I am such a cheapskate at heart, but it is a nice solution for busy parents who need a place to chill while their kids run around Personally I prefer going to the park, but I guess that's just me... Overall 5.7/10 = Little Monkey approved?

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D S.

Small Fry was able to attend an appreciation event, where the entire facility was bought out by her orthodontists office. So, it wasn't very crowded and the few staff that were there were very attentive. She enjoyed her time there immensely and was a giant sweaty & tired mess by the time we left the facility This Monkey Joe's doesn't seem as large as the ones in other parts of town, but had enough variety to keep her entertained. There is also a separate section for little ones under 4. Although there are chairs set up everywhere for parents to sit, it is nearly impossible to keep track of your child as they bounce from area to area like a pin ball! Anyone over the age of 12 are not allowed on any of the bouncy areas. That's good and bad... Good so your child doesn't get bounced over by bigger people, but bad if your child is stuck, or is freaking out, and needs help! The only drawback was that there were no security precautions in place. It seemed that your child could walk out the front door, alone or with a stranger, with relative ease. I would feel more comfortable if they had a hand stamp system/security check like another very popular child venue. NOW, with that said, perhaps because it was a special event they didn't have security precautions up and running....

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WE live n the west side of town so this location is convenient for us. Clean, and great staff...your kids will definitley LOVE it here!!!

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My 2 1/2 had a great time...spent 2 hours and was only 6 bucks...

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I took my little baby girl here couple days ago and she really love it, great place for kids.

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