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9 Reviews on “Monkey Can Fly”
Not reinventing the wheel, but getting the basics right. Breakfast bruschetta was spot on, seasoned properly, and tasty combinations of flavours. Sweet corn fritters were yummy too. Coffee was done right, and the service ambiance was generally pretty relaxed, which was perfect for our not so spritely Sunday afternoon.
My black coffee told me this place does the basics right! My corn fritters were excellent, with eggs poached to perfection (details) again. The accompanying sauce was superfluous, but a delicious accompaniment to my son’s poachers! His were perfect also, and toasted sourdough from Noisette another detail done well. We’ll be back! Highly recommended!
Scones, eggs benedict and caramel milkshake.
The few things that they do very well are their eggs and scones. The eggs benedict were cooked very well and generous portions. The few times i have gone back you can tell that they are really consistent in getting it right. Now the scones really surprised me with the whipped cream, but the real kicker was the selection of 4 jams! Had the usual strawberry jam plus apricot, raspberry and plum jams.
Eclectic environment with friendly staff.
Definitely visit if in the area.
I’ve been on & off at this little local cafe for a few years now. Great for breakfast & coffee, although (and I think someone else mentioned it in a past review) I’m a little confused with their menu. Can’t say for sure, but it seems like there is new management – maybe one day I’ll try the scones & cream (!?)
Eggs & toast always on point though – if you’re feeling naughty, try the saganaki- perfect! Bonus points for the fresh juice as well (why oh why do cafes serve bottled juice). Would recommend, particularly if you want to be guaranteed a seat (unlike the other place up the road!)
I used to go to this cafe regularly until I read another review that mentioned a cockroach. Let’s assume that was an anomaly. What I like(d) about this cafe was that the coffee was always very good, and the meals I had there were very tasty. I often have had their smashed avo, which comes with the sweetest and most succulent grilled tomatoes, and their Thai vegie pot pie with salad was brilliant. The decor is fairly attractive, with a distressed plaster and brick wall – including one of the mallets that presumably smashed the plaster . There are benches as well as stylish chairs, and the table tops are timber. Out back is a small courtyard area, that probably needs a little tidying up and re-decorating. The service I have always found to be amiable, and usually proficient.
Ok there is something magical in the water in Highett. The restaurants I have visited here, so far, I can’t fault. From The Diplomat serving up the best breakfast I’ve had in a while, to Typhoon the little Vietnamese restaurant serving up consistent flavour bombs that make want to go back again and again.
This little strip of food heaven could well and truly be the next Flinders Lane, and I hear on the grapevine there’s more to come in the coming months.
Monkey Can Fly, is a medium size cafe on Highett road Highett. To be honest it’s not the most appealing venue from the outside, but as they say, don’t judge a book by its cover. The menu looks inviting, and has a few of the usual suspects.
I was in need of breakfast, and went for the classic poached eggs on toast with a side of bacon.
When my breakfast arrived, I must admit I was shocked. Could it be that two restaurants on the same strip could actually poach the perfect egg. On the surface they looked perfect, but as we all know the proof is when you make that first cut. I felt like I was part judge part contestant on MKR, eager to see what was inside. So as I slowly made that first incision, I was disappointed, the yolk was gooey and perfectly cooked. The bacon was just as good, crispy and just the way I like it.
So to the good people who live in the Highett area, looks like you’re spoilt for choice, and to those who aren’t local, do yourself a favour and take the trip to Highett, you won’t be disappointed.
I’m so confused about what style this cafe is going for?? With its Asian mural covering the main wall and the menu consisting of dishes from Tuscany, the Mediterranean, America, India, Tasmania and Thailand. Anyway, I came here for a quick breakfast and ordered the avo on toast with poached eggs. Firstly, I didn’t get any eggs with it. Strike 1. I tried to get the waiters attention but he seemed much more interested in his phone than the only customer in the place, so I gave up. Strike 2. The food was good though. Plenty of goats cheese which was fantastic. Pretty good coffee also. When I went to pay I explained about the missing eggs. He told me at least I saved a few calories…. Strike 3. Weird place…