Crema's Take
“Frothy Monkey's real strength is its tap kombucha and occasional breakfast standouts like the vanilla french toast and farm breakfast, but the kitchen is wildly inconsistent—some mornings the food is thoughtfully prepared, other times it's genuinely disappointing, which at a 3.9 rating is a pattern, not a fluke. The coffee is fine and it's a solid neighborhood spot for weekend breakfast meetings, but you're gambling on whether the kitchen shows up that day. If you're in Homewood and want a reliable breakfast destination, this isn't it; if you're already nearby and willing to take the risk, the kombucha alone might make it worth a shot.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I’ve been frequenting Frothy Monkey locations for years, and it’s always solid. But this morning was different. Whoever prepared my breakfast didn’t just cook it — they crafted it. The attention to detail was noticeable from the first bite. The omelet wasn’t just good… it was…
We came in on a morning right as they opened and sat down. Service was good and the coffee was ok. But the food was not good to say the least. I got the vanilla cinnamon french toast and the apples that came on top were ICE COLD. I am not sure what else they put on it but it was…
Since I moved back to AL in March, three of us have been meeting for breakfast every Saturday morning around 10, alternating between Forest Park, Mountain Brook, Homewood, and Vestavia. The menu selections at Frothy Monkey are varied and every meal I’ve had was prepared to my…
Food was ok - not a ton of breakfast spots right here. Kombucha was amazing on tap! Coffee was good - just the food is ok
We really love the breakfast food here. They have some simple and unique dishes. Our favorites are the Farm Breakfast, Vanilla French Toast and Bagel Sandwich. It’s really nice that they serve breakfast until 5 which gives you a great place to grab brunch any day of the week. …
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