Monkey Royale

I have probably walked past this coffee shop ten thousand times and never actually looked inside. There is usually a Vespa parked in front with a sign that says OPEN taped to the front. The scaffolding blocks light into the shop, which minimizes the lure that the fooseball table by the window may create. But, that is only the vision of a passerby. If you have ever actually taken the time to go into the shop, its exterior view changes to project the possibilities of warmth inside. The color sheme is bright and playful. There are signs posted everywhere asking customers to enjoy their food and leave their daily stress and baggage at the door. Have fun, play fooseball, eat a sandwich, and take a minute to not care.

Three of the best features of the Monkey, besides the food, is an electric train suspended over the coffee counter, the fooseball table, and a pinball machine. I also liked the monkey wallpaper and the photo book of all of the Monkey's canine customers.

Food worth mention: Homemade OJ (amazing!! can be bought by the glass of by the shot. I would recomment a shot. It's just enough to get a taste and a strong dose of Vitimin C), the Monkey Royale (their signature sandwich: nutella, banana, and peanut butter served melted and toasty), muffins (there was a blueberry corn muffin that looked delicious. I was way to full even consider one after the sandwich but, I would still have to recommend a try), the coffee (strong, not to bitter, full of flavor!)