Stopped into The Wakey Monkey in Saluda, NC on a Sunday afternoon and had a really nice lunch overall. We ordered the Italian frittata and the chicken salad sandwich. Both were tasty and hit the spot. The chicken salad sandwich was the standout for us--simple, fresh, and really satisfying. The frittata had great flavor, but it was a little on the dry side, so I'd probably pair it with something extra next time or try another option. All in all, a solid place to grab a bite in Saluda, and we'd happily come back--especially for that chicken salad sandwich. read more

Everything about the Wakey Monkey was exactly what we needed to get our day started! From the small town coffee shop feel to the amazing and friendly staff! Firstly the specialty lattes and coffee are every persons dream! Just the perfect mix of sweet and all the flavor! The food was the perfect combos. I had the Italian frittata which I think I will never stop dreaming about! The cheesy grits were perfect as a side. The breakfast croissant sandwich was so adorable and filling as well. You cannot go wrong with anything here! read more

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Cute little coffee shop great coffee with awesome home made pastries as we went for the cinnamon roll as it as not to sweet just right. If you're looking for a cool little locally owned gem you should try it. read more

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Found this little spot when I took a random exit on a road trip. Very cute little coffee shop. Coffee is great and the people are super nice. They have wide variety of pastries and food. I did not get food but it looked good from what I saw. I was disappointed to see the croissants were from Costco, so I am unsure how home made anything else was. The local art of the wall was great and available for purchase. Would highly recommended this spot if you happen to be in the area. read more

My daughter and I popped in for a coffee and a chai latte. Attentive service, quick turnaround on the order. It was a little crowded (good for business!) - we took our drinks and left. They were both good. It looked like they had a lot of latte flavors and also food. Cute place. Pretty gardens outside. read more

Found this spot as I was driving from Knoxville to Greenville SC and it was the cutest little coffee shop. The service was awesome and being a mixed woman I was a little hesitant but everyone was so kind and welcoming. My matcha was great and so was the breakfast sandwich I got! I love the pumpkins they had outside the sidewalk area and it was cool to see all the crafts they sell for local artists. read more

What a quaint little coffee shop! There was local art on the walls for purchase, great bakery items, and good coffee! The baristas were also very kind and hospitable. I would definitely check this place out if you're in Saluda. read more

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Love this place. The couple who owns it are absolutely wonderful; you can feel the passion and care they have for making your customer experience the best it can be. The breakfast sandwiches are AMAZING. And the local artwork they feature--both for ambiance and for sale--is a lovely touch. I always swing by for a quick bite/caffeine fuel-up whenever I'm in the area. Highly recommend. read more

We always love finding local places to eat when we travel. The staff here was very friendly and the food was delicious!!! My kids loved their muffins and my husband and I loved the breakfast sandwiches which were a great size! I was full till well after lunchtime. Another member of our party had the frittata and loved it. We also got to taste the potato soup which was delicious. Would return and highly recommend. read more

Outstanding Great people great food great art If you are in town this is a must stop read more

First visit this weekend. I truly appreciate it when trying out places I've never been and they have a gluten option. The GF muffin was fantastic . We will definitely go again. read more

This place is off the side of the main street but it is really cute inside and out. It has a very boho ambiance and their food was delicious. The caprese sandwich was tasty and flavorful as well as the croissant sandwich. The only thing was we wished we had more potatoes for our side they looked a little scarce. We also got two smoothies which were delicious. Overall definitely worth stopping by! read more

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Been living in Polk County for 2 years. Wakey Monkey by far, to me, hands down has the best tasting coffee in town. It's located in Saluda and on a side street off Downtown Saluda. Cute, cozy, and quaint shop with amazing coffee, smoothies, and a delicious breakfast menu. I've had the cinnamon roll and blueberry cream cheese danish. Both were heavenly! Staff is on point, very helpful, and friendly. Love places like this - makes you feel warm, invited, and at home. Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

I love exploring new places and new coffee shops that are not chain coffee shops. Therefore while in here in north carolina visiting helping hurricane relief, I wanted to explore many coffee shops for the time Im here. This one was incredible. The staff are so sweet, it has a cozy vibe that makes it welcoming and warming. Overall coffee was amazing. I like espresso therefore it was amazing. Would def hang out here again. read more

Sweet little coffee shop! Such a fun quaint town to visit and this is a must if you're there

OK, I'll start with the positive. Wakey Monkey is super cute. It has a very warm comfortable vibe with their light green walls, colorful artwork and cute matching furniture. They have high top tables against the wall, short dining tables and a couch with two lounge chairs. There are fresh pastries such as croissants and cinnamon rolls on the counter (no savory options) and mini pumpkins on the tables. Super cute for sure. Their café menu is what you'd expect with coffee, hot tea, matcha, chai, cappuccino etc. Other than what I mention below about being out of a lot of their menu (out of waffles and frittatas), they have a great smoothie bar, some deli case options and acai bowls. I ordered an acai bowl. I appreciate that it is $9 and you can add any 4 toppings. I added bananas, peanut butter, pepitas and granola. It was super yummy and the perfect size portion. The pepitas were an awesome addition because they were salty which balanced out the tart and sweetness of the bowl. The consistency was a bit more smooth than I'm used to with an acai bowl but it actually made it easier to eat and more enjoyable on such a cold morning. The longer I stayed here, the more I could feel the community vibe of this place. Guests walked in and were greeted with genuine friendliness and interest. I can imagine that this is a business that will do really awesome in Saluda. If I lived here, I imagine that I would come here often. At one point, the staff even walked around with a coffee pot to refill and checking in with everyone to make sure everyone was good. Great stuff! Now the negative--After reading a really awesome review and photos of Wakey Monkey, I decided to drive from Asheville to check it out. I was really bothered by the fact that I walked in after driving 35 minutes just to try this place, that I was greeted by a "Hello" and that's about it. The person taking my order almost seemed annoyed by me as I made up my mind. The next people (and everyone after) who came in got a whole friendly greeting including questions such as "Where are you visiting from? Great to have you in town" as well as a run-down of the menu, things they were out of (they were sold out of 50% of their menu, seriously?), where the coffee comes from, etc etc...I know I'm ranting but I was bummed. Regardless, I'll just ignore the above and I definitely think this is a 5 star business and is going to rock it! read more

Came across this gem after most of the other nearby restaurants were not open yet. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich which was so creamy and full of fresh flavor in the crunchy celery and celery seed. The croissant was fresh and flaky. The cucumbers were sliced thin and the dressing was light and flavorful. Will definitely be back when we're in the area. read more

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Hidden gem around the corner in Saluda. Went here for breakfast before a hike and could not have been more pleased! Staff was friendly, efficient, and served us generous portions! I had the frittata and it was to die for. Will be back! read more

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Lovely cozy coffee shop with all kinds of delicious options for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! My husband got the waffle with organic maple syrup and was ooohhing and ahhhhing through the whole meal! Lol I got the Mushroom, basil pesto and Feta cheese Frittata with a side of fruit and the Afterburner smoothie. It was all truly delicious! Highly recommend! read more

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I visited twice during my recent stay in Saluda. The food was excellent. I can recommend the frittatas, Italian sandwich, and caprese sandwich as top knotch. The coffee is also good. And my fiancé said their oatmeal cookie smoothie was perfect. The atmosphere is very relaxed. The servers were attentive and made good recommendations. They also had some nice art and regulars coming through. I never write reviews unless I love or hate a place. I loved this place read more

Absolutely astonishing! I highly recommend this place. it is a cute little coffee shop with food and desserts that are superior! run by three young people that do a wonderful job even when it gets packed! read more

Amazing fresh food and smoothies! Coffee is 10/10. Service is amazing even when they are short handed. Two people called out and the food and drinks were still on point and came out in a timely manner. Will be back! Thank you! read more

Great little spot with delicious breakfast, good coffee, and super friendly and attentive staff. We will definitely go back. read more

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Friendly staff, lots of options for breakfast. Seating inside or you can grab a bench in town at one of the parks if you prefer to be outside. All the staff was wearing masks & doing a great job keeping everyone safe. We had a great breakfast to fuel up for hiking to some waterfalls that day. The muffins should not be missed! read more

bagels Pastries Waffles Chicken salad Cinnamon Rolls Coffee Staff Atmosphere I love taking my family to Wakey Monkey. read more

Not great coffee or tea. Baristas we're rather relaxed but also a bit mean to us when we asked for non dairy milks. Overall liked the vibe but did not enjoy the drinks. read more

I've been here a number of times over the years since it opened. As such, I can confidently say it's been on a downward trend, especially in the last year or so. In particular, the quality of their baked goods has gotten strictly worse, while the prices have gone up. Their cinnamon bun is really a microcosm of how things have been going: It's about 30-40% smaller than before, has essentially no taste aside from the cream cheese icing (which also isn't that great) and yet costs a whopping $6. For context, you can get a cinnamon bun 2-3 times this size, and easily twice as tasty, at the same price point in several locales in Hendersonville or Columbus. The biggest pro is that it's the best place to get coffee in Saluda, which really isn't saying too much- Fine in a pinch, but nothing to write home about. Also, gotta say I'm not a fan of the attempt at guilting customers into tipping for non-table service when paying by card. Plenty of other merchants in the area have turned this off since, quite frankly, it's rather trashy. It's incumbent on the owners to pay their employees a sufficient wage- Don't ask me to guess how big the shortfall is between what they're paid and what they need, when the entirety of my interaction with them lasts 15 seconds or less. read more

Absolutely wonderful little spot! Great coffee and food is delightful. Staff is wonderful. My favorite spot to visit when I have time.

We stopped here a few weeks ago and the place is super cute on a very quaint downtown area. Service was okay, they seemed annoyed when we asked questions about the food. The young woman helping us was nice enough but when we couldn't understand her (speaking muffled from behind her mask) another man came over and pointed at words written on a plexiglass barrier. Just seemed a little rude. Coffee was good and breakfast sandwiches were just okay. Seemed to be a popular place, though I doubt we would return. read more

Always good stuff. The frittatas are superb. Baked goods are excellent and the service is spot on. Chill location and most serene vibe

An absolute must visit when in or around Saluda. Great service, wonderful homemade breakfast sandwiches, pastries and frittatas. From the moment you walk in the smell of fresh baked goods fill the air. I had the dirty chai which was a perfect blend of chai with a shot of expresso. Our first visit we had a frittata which was a great start to our morning. read more

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Stopped here on my trip from Charleston SC to TN. It's a breakfast and lunch place and I had a chicken salad on a tasty croissant with roasted potatoes. Got a giant cinnamon roll to go and enjoyed it immensely. Friendly prompt service and excellent food....the frittatas looked amazing! Next time! read more

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Cannot say enough good things about this location! Ben and all the staff were amazing - courteous, helpful, resourceful. This is a fabulous, local spot in Saluda that should not be missed when touring the town. Highly recommend!!!! read more

The Wakey Monkey is on a side street in downtown Saluda. They have delicious muffins and quiche. The best coffee and hospitality around! If you are headed to Saluda, NC give them a visit. The inside is filled with local art and funky quotes, wooden floors. Old town charm. There is parking along the side street, along the climb of a hill. Not a suitable area to park large vehicles but there is. A larger parking lot across the street. read more

Stopped in for breakfast. Had a yummy gluten free frittata and oat milk chia tea latte. My Dad had a blueberry waffle. The staff was super friendly and the restaurant was charming. Will definitely go back. read more

Great smoothies! We bought breakfast here a few weeks ago (take out) and it was so good! The photo is of half of a piece of a frittata and half portion of potatoes. This place is a gem! We've already been back once and look forward to going again. Thanks! read more

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Visited this coffee shop while on vacation. I am always happy to try new coffee shops while traveling . Me and my friend ordered a caramel latte. When we received and tried it , neither of us could taste ANY coffee in it. I order lattes ALL the time, so I am aware of what the taste should be. We honestly thought they forgot the coffee. We went back in and inquired. The worker said he would " add another shot of espresso " to each of them. Well, that changed nothing. The coffee must be SUPER weak. We ended up tossing both of them. Disappointing for 14 dollars . Honestly I had 7-11 coffee that was better . read more

Great addition to downtown Saluda! Absolutely loved the açaí breakfast bowl and frittata, everything looked delicious it was hard to choose! Great coffee as well and friendly staff. read more

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Awesome place! Everyone was wearing their masks, the workers were super friendly and helpful when we were trying to figure out what we wanted. The coffee was amazing we got iced lattes with oat milk. Their chicken potpie croissant was the best thing I've ever ate. Everyone was very very nice! will be coming back if we're back in the area read more

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First time in Saluda after hiking along the Green River and came here for a quick after-hike lunch. Coffee was spectacular (highly recommend the lavender flavor) and wonderful staff. I could have bought three dozen of their croissants alone. Hidden gem in this town. read more