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Monkey Grounds Coffee

Restaurant Cafe Breakfast restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Caves in Iloilo City


Address

PH52+FJ9, Benigno Aquino Ave, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+63 33 323 3438

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (794 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (18) good (17) great (12) menu (10) Iloilo (10) love (9) vegetarian (9) options (8) vegan (8) parking (7)
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  • 5/5 John Alexander Q. 2 years ago on Google
    The place has lots of parking. There is an extensive menu of food and drinks. Food and drinks were fine. The interiors are modern and they also have a large outdoor area.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mireile D. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I love this cafe. Lots of options to choose from and it actually tastes good. Their coffee was great as well and it’s a plus that they offer non-dairy milk. Place is pretty aesthetic too. Will be back again!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marilla �. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the Best cafes I’ve found in the city. The Kenya pour over coffee tastes amazing and the coffee jelly is well balanced. Chill ambiance, the staff are very friendly. Best place to catch up with friends. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karl M. 1 year ago on Google
    The Place: Very neat and clean looking, can accommodate a lot of people, and you can choose to opt out for alfresco if you want. Ventilation in the air-conditioned area can be improved, though. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The Food: They offer a wide range of food and drinks. If you are a vegetarian or want to avoid meat, this is a good place. The iced tea we ordered is very refreshing. The creamy pesto, salad, and sandwich were also very tasty. Overall: Good place, good food—just a good experience having a bite here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lizza C. 11 months ago on Google
    Vast menu that accommodates vegan and vegetarian diets. Good quality. Can be quite loud and very busy during mealtimes. Indoor and alfresco areas are available. Wide parking area. Bathroom with bidet and mint sticks. Native coffee is strong and coffee options are wide. Small ick: service gone low due to the large volume of orders and in need for more training of staff behind the counter. The stools inside with wood and metal are not comfortable to sit on longer hours. Otherwise, still one of the most recommended healthy cafes in Iloilo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aj A. 1 year ago on Google
    The food and ambiance is great. There's a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes to choose from and of course, coffee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ian Mark C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best places in Iloilo city where you can grab great coffee and unique food. The cafe has great interior and outdoor features. The place is great for meetings or just chillin’ with friends. The property does not offer wi-fi but can plug devices for 15 minutes maximum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jude R. 4 months ago on Google
    A must-try, especially for diet-conscious and vegetarians! The place is accessible, and the service is excellent! If you are planning to go here, based on my experience, it is highly recommended to go before the peak hours for you to have a seat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sam S. 2 years ago on Google
    Their coffee is actually quite good. Getting quite addicted to their orange cream coffee. One of the few vegan options in Iloilo. Service, though, is quite slow. But I think that goes generally for Iloilo restaurants and other services. They have indoor and al fresco dining options.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lemuel Bismar M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best coffee shop I've visited. Check it out for more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Romela Dee C. 6 months ago on Google
    They started as a side stall on that old building b4 and as time goes by progress has on their side and I can't help but be happy coz I love their food since the beggining. They started 8/12 food on their menu and Serving community with a quality and healthy food is somewhat a difficult part of their journey. As a Sports Nutritionist, they are my to go after my workout coz nothing beats the feeling of eating clean, safe and nutrient-dense food. I love how they applied the american quality/standard on their food while adjusting/considering the filipino side. Bravo bravo bravo 💚
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ellie T. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place! A little gem for vegetarian people who want to have a real meal 😊 and love the use of metallic straw instead of plastic! Delicious food and so much to choose from!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Duane P. 5 months ago on Google
    Definitely one of the best places to eat in Iloilo!! Food is great and healthy too! Ate at this place several times already and Monkey Grounds never disappoints. Their menu is quite comprehensive. If you want something light, they have it. If you want to eat something substantial they have it too. They open early, so it is perfect for those who want to have breakfast here. Some negatives: They are a bit expensive. And the airconditioned area in the place is quite small. If you dont mind to be seated outdoors, then space isnt an issue. They did a very good job also of isolating the restaurant from the hustle and bustle of the main road in front.

  • 3/5 Katrina A. 10 months ago on Google
    Maybe it was just bc I ordered for delivery, but the food was not my favorite. I got the iced orange cream latte which was pretty good. It's something different and worth a try if you like orange flavored things. The pancakes (funky monkey) were also okay. Nothing over the top amazing, but satisfied a craving and what I expected. (Is normal pancake flavor with toppings). I wish it came with syrup or whip cream on the side bc the pancake itself was pretty thick. The coddled egg was not cooked well. The potatoes were soft and cooked, but the egg was raw and the cheese was not melted enough. It was a if it was not cooked hot enough or long enough. The monkey fingers with yema were okay. It's just toast with yema. They forgot it with my order though, so my delivery driver had to go back and pick it up.

  • 5/5 Brielle S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of our fave places to eat. They have a lot of food options to choose from. Our family loves the vegan and healthy options they have, like the vegan meat alternatives and the option for brown rice for the rice bowls. It leans toward the pricier side, but honestly, the price is so worth it because the food tastes delicious and the servings are big, you can share most meals between two people. I love the plants around the area. They have a parking area and they are conveniently located by the side of Diversion Road. The only downside is when it's windy and when it's raining, some of the tables nearer to the side of the road are unusable because you can get wet there. They also have delivery.

  • 5/5 miemieo 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered the morning special with omelette, hot native cacao, hot matcha latte, longganisa all day breakfast, Jack Johnson pancakes, and Spaghetti Aubergine(vegan). Service was excellent, food was excellent, atmosphere was excellent... EVERYTHING was excellent! Highly recommended! - fan since early days of soft opening

  • 4/5 A J. 7 months ago on Google
    Their foods are either vegan or vegetarian. The portions may not be enough to make one full. Our guests liked the pumpkin soup a lot. It was very tasty and so was the cheese sandwich. The salads and pizza can be shared but the soup and rice dishes were for individuals. Coffee is great: Americano, latte, kape cacao, affogato! Service was slow. The dishes were not served altogether. I already finished eating when the fork was available. They could not keep up with the influx of customers. I had to act as waitress for our table, helping with the glasses, orders, etc. It’s good to get everyone’s orders and pay at the counter at once. I did it 3 times and there was a queue. They have only 1 cashier. The acoustic in the airconditioned room is not good. So noisy. Atmosphere, decors are nice. Modern vibes.

  • 5/5 Emsel M. 1 year ago on Google
    always love this place. coffee and food in this place is good, the staffs are nice. easy access just along the diversion road and loving their interior now.

  • 5/5 Mariejo C. 9 months ago on Google
    I really like Monkey Grounds vegetarian food. A must eat everytime I'm in Iloilo. It's healthy and yummy. I ordered Sloppy Joe and Mocha Monkey Blend My parents ordered Burger Everything is so good.

  • 4/5 Paulo C. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff should attend to the needs of their customers. The food is very delicious and the presentation is very nice although the coffee is not that outstanding.

  • 4/5 Jalil Sultan D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great ambiance . Accessible location . Bad Vegan Burger tasted like sock but I need to try the whole menu next . Ok coffee .

  • 4/5 Jymnd 2 years ago on Google
    Food is great. The set up and ambience of the place suits well.

  • 4/5 Alexis 1 year ago on Google
    (Visited May 2022) Really good coffee, with many different options for beans and a lot of options that you can have full lunch/dinner there. Will try more food next time I'm in Iloilo! As for the non-coffee, I thought the matcha latte was okay lang. Couldn't really taste the matcha. A bit hard to find if you're not familiar with the area. It's right along one of the main highways and the entrance is hidden beside the entry to a parking lot.

  • 5/5 Jona J. 1 year ago on Google
    Store is not intimidating to non Vegetarian customers because they didn't put "vegetarian" in their company name and logo. They have great selection of food and dishes are presented well. Price and portion are okay. Food is good except some of our orders taste bland. Not enough spices I guess. But I would love to dine here again.

  • 4/5 Sheila Mae G. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a lovely place. 100% value for money guaranteed. The location is accessible to commuters. The parking space is friendly for car owners. The food and drinks are delicious and although for comparison some might find these "pricey" but for me it's just okay because the meals are healthy, fresh and good. Vegetarian menu and good coffee. Pasta, burger and sandwiches.

  • 5/5 winston v. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance and the food is excellent. I ordered the Oriental Salad and, despite being a meat-lover, I very much like to make this a staple. The coffee is also great. It gets you energized yet it is not too harsh in the stomach...

  • 5/5 A L. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent, the spinach mushroom melt was fffffffff good. The coffee was perfect. The menu is so well designed, the flavors are interesting and well balanced. 100% recommend for a healthy meal.

  • 5/5 Erika B. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this tiny little haven. It is a great place for a little get together, have a wonderful date with your friends and family and a wonderful place for just hanging out by yourself. The prices are affordable and they also have a selection for the vegans..Will surely go there again

  • 5/5 ReconRunCrew P. 2 years ago on Google
    Bike Friendly x Kopi Lover x Vegan Friendly in Iloilo Update: forgot to mention that the crew and staff are friendly and very much accomodating ;)

  • 5/5 Gella Mae I. 2 years ago on Google
    their food are great! I like Carbonara shitake the most.

  • 5/5 annvannie 2 years ago on Google
    The food and the ambiance is good. The staff are very friendly too.

  • 5/5 J L. 4 years ago on Google
    What can I say... I love this place. I tried the gorilla burger, bulletproof coffee and chocolate cake... All delicious Nice to know that there is such a place in Iloilo to get real food. I will definitely be back

  • 5/5 Chris B. 5 years ago on Google
    If you're looking for a vegetarian restaurant in Iloilo City, this is the place to be. If you are a vegan, just let them know, they're more than happy to suggest the best menu item for you. They claim to have a 100% vegetarian menu. They have a very wide selection of food: all day breakfast, rice meals, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, munchies, toast, and salads. See photos in this review for the menu. The price is just right. The taste is 5/5 (from a vegetarian's perspective, and from one who enjoys natural taste over artificial flavoring). They do Their personnel are helpful and cheerful. Serving time is reasonable, I'd say even quicker than I thought. They have outdoor seating and air-conditioned areas. They use stainless steel straws. There is a shaded parking space for more than 10 vehicles. Park your car safely inside their property, not outside/roadside. See photos for the parking space. They do accept credit cards, reservations, and maybe catering if you arrange ahead of time with their manager.

  • 4/5 lyncen m. 3 years ago on Google
    It is always a pleasure to eat here. The food never disappoints.


Call +63 33 323 3438 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free parking garage
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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