Monkey Morning Cafe is a locally owned all day breakfast and diner restaurant located in Daytona Beach. This is definitely the kind of place that the locals frequent and that's exactly what my dining companion and I look for. The decor is very simple and welcoming, and there are monkeys, racing memorabilia, and other tchotkes that adorn the shelves on the walls. Service is very prompt and friendly. We definitely felt at ease here. I ordered the two egg breakfast which included two eggs anyway you want, toast and one side item. I substituted a biscuit, which was definitely worth the change and requested hashbrowns. The meal was filling, and the hashbrowns were perfectly cooked! My dining companion ordered avocado toast, but after seeing my hashbrowns decided to order a side of hashbrowns for themselves! They were that good! This is definitely the kind of place we would return to if we are in the area. read more

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I found this place on Yelp after getting off a cruise in Port Canaveral and heading back to Jacksonville. We typically go to a place in St. Augustine when we do this cruise trip several times per year but decided to change it up. I will say the guy who answered the phone and was also our waiter, was very nice, but thought they were 2 miles off 95 when they are actually 4 miles, but it was a straight shot and worth it. Small locally owned place, which is what we love, and the food and service is good. We started with the pigs in blankets for my hubby and son and they enjoyed them. I'm a vegetarian so we also tried the fried pickles and those were the star of the show! Absolutely delicious! ( I forgot to photograph those two dishes unfortunately). Hubby had the club with fries and thought it was OK, but not great. The meat seemed a bit cheaper quality. Our son had the Cuban sandwich with fries and thought it was good. I had the garden omelette minus the onions, wheat toast and hash browns. The omelet was very good unfortunately the hash browns tasted like meat though so I didn't eat those. I'm sure everything is cooked on the same griddle. I also had a mimosa. They serve their breakfast and lunch menu all day during hours. This spot is a perfect little family owned place with great service and food. They were on a wait list when we left. I would recommend you check them out! read more

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Good Breakfast -- The Biscuits & Gravy Are the Winner! Good coffee and great, friendly service. My eggs were a little overcooked, but I'll take that over undercooked any day. The hash was canned, but they did a surprisingly good job crisping it up without ruining the texture. I love a grilled English muffin, and while ours wasn't grilled, that's something we'll know to ask for next time. But the feature of this breakfast was absolutely the homemade biscuits and gravy. WOW!! Those biscuits had the perfect crispy edges, and the gravy actually had flavor! That's harder to find than you'd think--even in the Midwest where we know a thing or two about biscuits and gravy. Winner!! One random observation: the décor in the women's restroom was... weird. Definitely an interesting decorating choice! Overall, good coffee, great service, and biscuits and gravy that are absolutely worth coming back for. read more

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Best breakfast! Family owned small business. Delicious food. We enjoyed the Garden omelette, grilled English muffin, biscuits and sausage gravy, country eggs Benedict, cheese grits and a Bloody Mary. Fresh and flavorful food , fast and friendly service. Loved by locals. Enjoy! read more

Monkey Morning Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Amazing service. Really cool looking place and very good breakfast ! Benedicts, bowls, French toast and omelets all were good. Nothing else to say! Give it a try! read more

Loved this so much, we went back for a second day! Chicken and waffles, egg platters, delicious grits and all the breakfast staples you need. A fun eclectic breakfast bar vibe with a huge appreciative nod to our military, this place was great. Thanks to the staff for the courtesy and friendly service! read more

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Wow! Must have driven by Monkey 100 times but always heading somewhere to do whatever. Stop in say Hi to everyone. Steve & Michelle "Monkey" and their entire staff are the nicest, warmhearted and fun people. The food and selections are out of this world. I had the Daytona: shrimp patty eggs Benedict. Hello! Unique and delicious. Definitely stop in and enjoy the infectious happiness and kind people. read more

We visited Daytona Beach for the Fourth of July weekend and wanted to find a great breakfast spot before heading back home. Whenever we travel, we always check Yelp to see which restaurants are highly rated, and this one was among the top two recommendations. After comparing the photos and reviews, we decided to give it a try and we're so glad we did! This restaurant did not disappoint. It has a warm, Southern country charm that made us feel right at home. The food was delicious, our meals arrived quickly, and the portions were generous. On top of that, the owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We'll definitely be back the next time we vacation in Daytona Beach. We're so glad we chose this place! read more

Monkey Morning Cafe - Chicken and Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Loved Monkey Morning Cafe! We were in the Daytona area for a military ball and happened to find this gem of a breakfast/lunch spot! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fun, and the service and employees were amazing! Overall great experience! We enjoyed it so much we went back the second morning! If you are in the area, you should definitely check out the Monkey Morning Cafe! 10 out of 10! read more

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We stumbled across this place when looking for a place to grab some brunch and let me tell you it was absolutely fantastic!! The owners and staff were all extremely friendly and helpful when ordering! Food was very tasty and the ambiance was comfy and clean!! Would definitely recommend and will be stopping by again! Great experience! read more

Very casual! Food was Great! Mimosas were huge for only seven dollars. You can pick your choice of either orange juice, cranberry or pineapple or mix them like I did with pineapple and cranberry juice very friendly. We walked in with our Philly Eagles Jerseys on and the hostess tells me that their kitchen manager Angel is a big Waglea fan! They even played the Eagles song on and there were a few Bords fans! Angel came out and yelled "Go Birds" as we replied as well! We had a very fun time here. Can't wait to go back but this time for lunch so we can tried the Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich! Go Birds!! read more

Monkey Morning Cafe - Rye Toast, over easy eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Mimosas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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If you're looking for an awesome friendly atmosphere, this is the place. We were early for our flight so we went over to this adorable place for lunch and were greeted by the hostess immediately. From there, the friendliness and efficiency just kept up! The food was great. We try to support small businesses, and we are so glad that we stumbled on this great little cafe. read more

Staff were really friendly! A husband and wife duo run the place and they were absolutely delightful as well as the rest of the staff! The inside was very nice and the food was AMAZING. They also offer a 10% discount to military and first responders. If I'm ever in Daytona again I will definitely be back! read more

Monkey Morning Cafe - Eggs Benedict with Shrimp Cakes, home fries, blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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Food was amazing! I got the chicken and waffles and it was the best chicken i ever had. Cute little spot with very friendly staff. read more

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Loved this spot! I got an omelette with the White Trash coffee (delicious!), and the pancakes and waffles were a hit with everyone else in our group. Super friendly staff and a really fun vibe! read more

Monkey Morning Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Phenomenal service! Husband/Wife team making everyone feel like family. Great breakfast read more

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Popped in for a quick bite and really glad we did. Love that the owners were on site and working right along with their staff, how cool is that!! My wife got the Chicken & Waffle with a side egg and side of fruit. The egg was perfectly over medium. The fruit was fresh and still had snap but whoever cut the pineapple needs to learn what the core looks like and to chuck it, even the waitress was a bit shocked and said yeah that's obviously core. The waffle had a good crunch but was just slightly doughy inside, another few seconds in the iron would've been perfect. The chicken was supposed to be 2 tenders but was a breast instead, a little rubbery and the breading was too salty. She said we can eat here again but she knows what she won't order. I got the Can't Decide and chose bacon, biscuit & gravy to go with the egg. Egg was perfectly over medium, bacon wonderfully crisp, hash browns crisp and the pull they used wasn't too old and the gravy was smooth with no clumps and perfectly peppered. The biscuit was "off" (LOL, I'm not sure how else to word it) it was like it was 2 super thin biscuits one on top of the other instead of 1 fluffy one. Couldn't totally see the separation due to gravy quantity but could kinda tell on my fork and could definitely tell on my tongue. Whatever it was the one on top had a nice crispy outer and both were that perfect mix of flour and salt. Upon leaving my wife looked at the receipt and got fairly teed. Thev online menu shows free refills for sweet tea and $1 refills on juice. We each had a refill and paid full price. We hope when you visit that the owner is there and Kokomo comes on the radio. LOL it was breakfast and a sing along. For the atmosphere and the service we will return here at some point. We'll just keep a super close eye on the check and the wife will make a different choice. All in all though, decent food, great people, check it out read more

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New digs and still same great food and service. Had to call to see where the new location was. Started off with coffee and ordered my usual breakfast. 2 eggs smoked sausage and hashbrowns. Everything good and hot. Always good to go to the monkey morning for breakfast. And their clientele followed place was busy. read more

Insanely great breakfast! Homemade biscuits, made from scratch hollandaise for the eggs benny, large portions, etc. Add to that the owner greeting everyone, coming by every table and even sitting and explaining the menu to tables and this place is the real deal! If I could give six stars I would! read more

Great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff!! Will be back anytime I'm in Daytona

Great Food. Friendly close knit and attentive staff. Nice atmosphere. Felt welcome coming in as a tourist.

Perfect place for breakfast/brunch! Upbeat team that works there and we loved everything we ordered. Monkey bowl, omelet, monkey bread and grits were delicious! read more

Fantastic food with great service. Tad pricy but as visitor out of town, once wasn't too bad. They have a good parking lot too.

This is a throwback to the 70's. Friendly, warm atmosphere and a huge menu. The food was basic and good. They claim to have a great potato salad, but the batch we had, had pretty firm pieces of potato. We told the waitress and change's to something else. Pancakes, eggs, grits, they do a really good job with it all. The staff were really nice as well. Give them a try! read more

Super nice people ! The owner greet us at the door , the service was excellent and delicious food ! Love the local own business!

we had a great experience at this restaurant the food was superb and the atmosphere was nice. we def will come back when visiting Daytona Beach. The owners are very nice and down to earth . read more

The owners were amazing! Food was good. I had the "Monkey Omelette" and loved every bit of it. Monkey bread was nice and fresh, and I really enjoyed the ambiance! read more

Excellent breakfast with outstanding service. It is a rather unassuming building but the food speaks volumes as to the quality of the food and service. We were celebrating a birthday with 7 friends and the staff took over the celebration and treated all of us like Royalty. Wonderful experience! read more

Fantastic service, in fact first time EVER that a manager has come out to welcome us in a restaurant. Food was plenty full and reasonable. We will be visiting here agin anytime we are vacationing in Daytona. read more

The food is good, my wife loves the omelettes. The service is also pretty good. The waitresses were attentive even though they were busy. The place is a little too noisy for my taste . The owner and the staff are loud so it is a little hard to have a conversation but my wife likes the atmosphere. I would recommend this place without hesitation. read more

They forgot my order entirely !!! After I reminded them, they wanted to bring each item separately. Bought the wrong toast, and forgot my hash browns all together. However, I tasted my son's biscuits and gravy and it was delicious. It was 4 of us and all the food came at different times. Not good. read more

Came here for the reviews. It has easy parking. Came on a Monday and was sat right away. Ordered the veggie omelet and sausage. The omelet was okay, but bland. The sourdough bread tasted like it had cooking spray on it instead of butter. I will say the portions are very generous. My husband had the potatoes and they were crispy as asked. Service was decent. Ambiance is a bit odd. read more

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Great food and atmosphere. Was able to drink alcohol for breakfast. Definitely a good morning spot

Great breakfast. Great service. Super friendly. Can't go wrong with breakfast here. Oh yeah, the owner is a Detroit Lions fan.

On the way to see my little sister and stopped for breakfast. Just picked it out from Google. Ordered water and coffee and it came out fast. For my dish I chose the Monkey Bowl. See in the picture. Also chose the home fries. The service so far is quick and friendly. It has the typical diner atmosphere where they always have a friendly greeting. It is not large but a good size for a diner. The crowd was an older one which was not a bad thing. Here is my food looks good. Oh good home style cooking. The gravy and biscuits with the eggs and sausage was tasty and filling to get the morning started. This is going to get one of my rare 5 stars. read more

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We always like to try new places for breakfast and this one did not disappoint. Walking in the door it had a very friendly atmosphere. We were immediately greeted and seated. We had our option of breakfast or lunch so we chose breakfast. However, my sister likes deep fried mushrooms so we had to order them. Meh. The batter was too heavy and they were not evenly cooked with one being very cold inside. Hard pass. I had avocado toast and a side of bacon. It was on sour dough bread with a balsamic drizzle. I ate the whole thing. Another sister had two eggs, hash browns, bacon, toast and a single pancake. Nothing was left. The other sister had eggs Benedict and cheesy grits along with a Bloody Mary and hot coffee. Same result. Yum. All in all it's a great place to go. We thought it was reasonably priced as well. read more

This was the BEST restaurant we have been to in years!!! The service was amazing and it felt like I was at home there, the food was delicious and we will be making another trip before we head back home from vacation. This place is a MUST to go to while here and I will forever remember the amazing energy and food they have to offer!! read more

Great place! The food is good, the staff is super friendly and the owner is super energetic and fun! Overall, it was a great experience and would definitely recommend it. read more

Good food, good service, and good 70s, beach tropical vibe. Veteran friendly, offers discount for your service. I travel often to Daytona and have started to frequent this diner and highly recommend it for everyone. read more

Found this place on Yelp, I started to have my doubts driving around, but what a hidden gem! Old school Florida, not a chain. Pro Veteran to the core. A slice of America when life was much simpler. But, I digressed. The coffee is an odd place to start, but it's that good. Menu everything you'd want and more. Fantastic, welcoming service. The food was oh so good! I can't say enough good about this place. Cons; leaving. But, I'll be back whenever I'm in town. read more