Monkey Morning Cafe
1435 S Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL
Crema's Take
“The Eggs Benedict here is legitimately exceptional—the Benedict Florentine with perfectly poached eggs and crispy home fries earned a regular's claim of "best I've ever eaten"—and the classic diner atmosphere packed with quirky decorations makes it feel like a genuine neighborhood gathering spot rather than a coffee shop trying too hard. Service moves fast even when slammed, though expect noise and energy that leans more bustling breakfast counter than quiet cafe vibes. Worth the detour if you want hearty breakfast done right with actual character, but skip it if you're after a peaceful coffee experience.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
First time here during the Rolex 24 race. Atmosphere is great classic diner with unique decorations. Staff is very friendly and fast. I had the Country Breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage links, biscuit with sausage gravy, and potatoes. All very good and their coffee is good…
Good first experience! It was pretty packed when we arrived, likely right after a rush of orders went in. The atmosphere was louder than expected for something with “cafe” in the name 🤣, and the servers were clearly very busy. They were upfront about there being a wait for…
This was our first time going and it was such a wonderful experience! The owners, the atmosphere and the food were all fantastic! The service was great as well! They have such unique and great variety on the menu! We loved it I would recommend this restaurant to everyone!
Monkey Morning Café was a major disappointment, especially after seeing all the great reviews that led us there in the first place. We walked in with about an hour and a half until closing, and the place was completely empty which should’ve been our first sign. The staff already…
Wonderful people and atmosphere. Best eggs Benedict that I've ever eaten. I had the Benedict Florentine and added bacon on the side. Home fries were highly recommended by the manager and they were everything he promised. My husband and teenager were equally impressed with their…
Crema Reviews
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