The Hungry Monkey Kiama

Service was decent but food was pretty bad. We ordered a Kicker Chicken Burger which was drenched in sauce (it actually gushed out when I picked it up), a side of sweet potato fries which were soggy and luke warm, buffalo wings which were over fried and under seasoned, a side of chorizo and fried egg which were both burnt and a roasted veggie salad with crumbed chicken which was very oily and soggy (the batter fell off). Tbh I’m quite disappointed coz the venue is nice and I liked our outdoor seating. I don’t know if it’s coz it’s a long weekend and the kitchen was too busy to hold the food quality up but that’s no excuse. Please improve.

This is by far my favourite cafe I have been too!!! This is my second time coming here in the past week. The photos speak for themselves, this has got to be one of the best food places on the east coast. I am most impressed with their hot cake. It was absolutely divine, I am not ashamed to say I ate the whole thing despite it being MASSIVE. Definitely order it!!! The bad boy burger is also insanely good. The hotcake has got to be one of my favourite foods I have ever gotten and it was definitely worth the money. I always am hesitant to order pancakes/hotcakes from cafes as they are always a tiny portion and very expensive, but this blew me away!!! The Oreo super shake was by no surprise also absolutely delicious!!!! I will gladly travel two hours just to come here again!!! 💖

After a long drive down the coast from Sydney, my partner and I were keen to stop for lunch and check out what the local food scene had to offer. After browsing online and reading reviews, we decided on The Hungry Monkey. Tucked away on a cosy street surrounded by funky antique stores and bustling eateries, expectations were definitely high. We were greeted straight away with a warm smile and looked after by three young gentlemen who made us feel very welcome and well accommodated. The service was a highlight. My partner ordered the Bad Boy Burger. While he enjoyed it, he felt it was a little on the smaller side for the price and didn’t quite deliver the wow factor that many reviews rave about. I ordered the burrito, which unfortunately was a letdown for me. It was overly spicy, quite heavy on the meat and bean blend, and lacked that extra layer of flavour to really bring it together. Overall, it is definitely worth giving a go, especially given the friendly service and great location, but based on what we ordered, it just didn’t quite hit the spot for us this time.

The Hungry Monkey isn’t your average burger joint — this is an upscale burger situation. Brioche buns that actually deserve the hype, better-quality meat, and sauces that clearly had some love (and effort) put into them. Put it all together and you’ve got one seriously good Hungry Monkey burger. We ordered the Classic and the Cheesy Truffle, and both delivered. The Classic does exactly what it should — clean, balanced, and comforting. The Cheesy Truffle, though… that thing is truffling with some serious shuffling. Rich, cheesy, aromatic, and absolutely not subtle in the best way possible. The sweet potato chips deserve their own shout-out. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and dangerously addictive. Order them. No hesitation. Pro tip: come here first thing when you land in Kiama. The wait easily stretches past 30 minutes. Put your name down, then wander next door for a gelato while you wait — perfect summer multitasking. Worth the wait, worth the calories, and a must-visit if burgers are your love language. 🍔🔥

Had an excellent experience at The Hungry Monkey in Kiama. We enjoyed breakfast here twice because it was that good. On the first day I had the Eggs Benedict with chilli and dill hollandaise – absolutely delicious with the perfect amount of heat. The second day I tried the breakfast roll with chilli jam and salsa verde, and it was honestly amazing. Their coffee was spot on and the fresh juices were also fantastic. Highly recommend for a great breakfast in Kiama!