Monkey Can Fly Café

4.4(246)

519 Highett Rd, Highett, Victoria, 3190

“Coffee Passion”

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Services:DeliveryTakeawayDine-In

Good ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

SconesSmashed avoBacon and egg focacciaTakeawayDeliveryDine-inCoffeeCatering

Why Choose Monkey Can Fly Café?

Monkey Can Fly is known locally for consistent, smooth coffee and friendly, attentive service that keeps regulars coming back. The menu spans breakfast and lunch fare with house-made items like scones and muffins, plus good-value specials and an expanding range including Malaysian and Chinese dishes.

About Monkey Can Fly Café

Monkey Can Fly Café is a neighbourhood café in Highett that has been going for 10 years, and it has the lived-in, old-school feel to match. It's more café than bakery, so come for brunch, coffee and a cake or muffin rather than loaves and pies. It's open seven days, with the coffee machine on early (check the hours before you head in).

Coffee is what people bring up first. Locals describe it as smooth and creamy, and regulars say the staff get the details right, from the extraction to the cup. The friendly service is a big part of why people keep coming back. There's a breakfast and lunch menu with local favourites alongside Asian-influenced dishes. We hear the smashed avo, the bacon and egg focaccia, the BLAT, the chicken caesar wrap and the ricotta corn fritters all go down well, and the chips get a mention too. Those who've tried the scones with jam and a pot of tea rave about them, and there's a decent spread of cakes and muffins in the cabinet.

One local found a brunch dish a touch overcooked, and another noted service slowing down at a busy time. On the whole, though, it's a well-regarded spot, and people call it good value for what you get.

Don't stop at the front tables. Walk through and there's a sunny courtyard out the back, with plenty of seating inside and out, high chairs for little ones, and a wheelchair-accessible car park. Takeaway, dine-in and delivery are all on offer, and catering is available too.

Some evenings the café also runs as Chinese Mama's Kitchen, with dumplings, curry puffs, bao buns and happy-hour drinks. Ask the staff which nights it's on.

Location

Big Brekky
Two poached eggs on toast, bacon, sausage, mushroom, hash brown, roast tomato and baked beans.
$32
Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs, bacon on toast and topped with hollandaise.
$23
Monkey's Eggs
Scrambled eggs mixed with tomato and spring onion on toast. Served with bacon.
$23
Ricotta & Sweet Corn Fritters
Two roasted corn fritters, topped with two poached eggs and smashed avocado. Served with fruit chutney.
$23
Smashed Avocado Toast
Toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, roast tomatoes and goat cheese.
$19
Omelette
Egg mixed with ham, cheese and tomato served on toast.
$19
Pancakes
3 stack pancakes with poached berries, ice cream, maple syrup and seasonal fruit.
$18
Egg & Bacon Focaccia
Two fried eggs and bacon on toasted focaccia.
$18
Breaky Bun
Bacon, fried egg, sausage with tomato relish on a brioche bun.
$16
Eggs On Toast
Two free range eggs poached or fried or scrambled. Served with toast.
$16
Egg & Bacon Sandwich
Two fried eggs and bacon on toasted bread.
$18
Ham & Cheese & Tomato Sandwich
$13
Egg & Bacon Wraps
Scrambled egg mixed with fried bacon pieces in 2 roti bread wraps.
$16
Egg Tomato Spinach & Cheese Wraps
Scrambled egg mixed with tomato spinach & tasty cheese in 2 roti bread wraps.
$16
Croissant - Plain
$6
Croissant With Ham Cheese Tomato
Toasted.
$13
Fruit Toast
Two slices of Noisette bakery fruit toast.
$13
BLAT
Bacon, lettuce, smashed avocado & tomato on toasted focaccia.
$19
Chicken Focaccia
Mayo coated poached chicken breast, spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomato sandwiched in focaccia.
$16
Vegie Focaccia
Roast pumpkin, eggplant, spinach, teta cheese, sundried tomato, pesto sandwiched in focaccia.
$16
Granola
Blend of grains seeds nuts and fruit served with seasonal fresh fruit yogurt honey and milk.
$18

Lunch

Wagyu Beef Burger & Chips
Wagyu beef patty in brioche bun, topped with tomato, cos lettuce, tomato sauce and mustard served with beer battered chips.
$28
Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked in Malaysian curry sauce, served with rice and roti.
$26
Beef Curry
Beef cooked in Malaysian curry sauce, served with rice.
$22
Thai Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken with mixed leaf cucumber tomato red onion wombok served with a Thai inspired dressing and topped with shallot chilli and fried coconut.
$28
Chicken Pasta
Chicken mixed with pesto spinach, sundried tomato, cream, parmesan cheese with fettucine.
$25
Vegan Pasta
Roasted pumpkin, eggplant, zucchini, sundried tomato, napoli sauce with fettucine.
$20
Chicken Parma
Chicken Parma & chips & salad.
$25
Caesar Wrap & Chips
Crispy chicken with bacon, egg, parmesan cheese, cos lettuce aioli folded in a tortilla wrap served with chips.
$25
Pulled Beef Taco
3 soft tacos, pulled beef, shredded lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, red onion, sour cream.
$22
Prawn Linguine
Prawns, cherry tomato, garlic, olive oil, parsley, chilli, served with linguine.
$27
Beetroot Salad
Beetroot, roasted pumpkin, rocket leaves, red onion, feta cheese, walnuts, served with Balsamic vinaigrette.
$20
Lentil Soup With Toast
$15
Sausage Roll
Beef mince sausage roll, meal sized and made in store.
$9
Beer Battered Chips
$13
Cottage Pie
$12

Kids Menu

Kids Pancakes
2 - stack pancakes served with poached berries, ice cream, maple syrup, Oreo.
$14
Eggies
1 free range egg poached, fried or scrambled on toast. (+bacon / sausage / add $3 ea)
$10
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
$15
Seasonal Fruit Bowl
With yoghurt or ice cream.
$8
Chips
$7

Dessert

House Made Muffin
Available as Blueberry / Orange & Poppyseed / Savoury
$4
Scones With Jam & Cream
2 scones with organic Jam Lady Jam.
$13
Dessert Cakes
See our deli display in store.
$7.50
Slices
See our deli display in store.
$5.50

Hot Beverages

Coffee
Cup - $5, Regular - $5.5, Mug / Large - $6, Jumbo - $7, (extra shot 50c)
$5
Matcha Latte
Cup/Regular - $5, Mug / Large - $6, Jumbo - $7
$5
Teas
English Breakfast / Green / Peppermint / Earl Grey / Camomile / Lemongrass & Ginger
$5
Chai Latte
Standard Pot - $6.5 / Big Pot - $7.5
$6.50

Cold Beverages

Smoothie
Made with yoghurt, honey and milk. Super food (avocado, kale, banana, lemon juice). Tropical fruit (mango, pineapple, passionfruit, banana). Mixed Berries (blue
$9
Freshly Squeezed Juices
Seasonal fruits single or mix up. (KIDS SIZE $6)
$9
Milk Shakes
Banana / Blue heaven / Caramel / Chocolate / Strawberry / Vanilla. (KIDS SIZE $6)
$9
Ice Latte / Ice Long Black
$7
Ice Coffee / Ice Mocha / Ice Chocolate
$9

Beers

Corona - Mexico
$9
Sapporo - Japan
$9
Byron Bay Ultra
Low Carb - Mid-Strength
$9
Boags - Premium
$9
Somersby Apple Cider
$9

Wine

House Sauvignon Blanc
Per Glass (150ml), Per Bottle ($70)
$15
House Chardonnay
Per Glass (150ml), Per Bottle ($70)
$15
House Pinot Grigio
Per Glass (150ml), Per Bottle ($70)
$15
House Pinot Noir
Per Glass (150ml), Per Bottle ($70)
$15
House Shiraz
Per Glass (150ml), Per Bottle ($70)
$15
House Sparkling
Per Glass (150ml), Per Bottle ($70)
$15

Cocktails

Espresso Martini
$17
Aperol Spritz
$17
Margarita
$17
Bloody Mary
$17
Gin & Tonic
$17

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Menu as published at monkeycanflycafe.com.au on 28 October 2026. Prices change; confirm with the shop.

What Customers Say on Google

Service

“The coffee was the highlight - it was delicious, smooth and creamy!”

Value

“Great value Friday night meal at Monkey Can Fly in Highett this evening. Authentic Chinese dumplings and yummy curry puffs to start.”

Staff

“Friendly staff and delicious food. Had the Monkey scrambled eggs, so tasty and came with a generous serve of bacon.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Can Fly Café

: It's a neighbourhood café rather than a traditional bakery, known for brunch and lunch. The menu covers all-day breakfast dishes like Eggs Benedict, Ricotta & Sweet Corn Fritters and Smashed Avocado Toast, plus lunch options such as a Wagyu Beef Burger, Thai Chicken Salad and curries. Scones, muffins, dessert cakes and slices round out the sweeter side.
: Yes, coffee is what most people mention first. It's regularly described as smooth and creamy, with consistent flavour no matter who makes it. The café also serves a rich, velvety hot chocolate. Helpful staff and attentive service are frequently called out alongside the coffee quality.
: Monkey Can Fly Café offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery. There's seating inside plus outdoor seating in a courtyard out the back, and it's set up to be good for kids with high chairs available. A wheelchair-accessible car park is also on site.
: There's a dedicated kids menu with options like Kids Pancakes, Chicken Nuggets & Chips and a Seasonal Fruit Bowl, and the café is noted as good for kids with high chairs provided. Catering is also offered for those wanting food beyond a sit-down visit.
: It's regularly praised for good value and friendly service, with customers highlighting reasonably priced lunch specials and generous servings such as the Monkey scrambled eggs with bacon. For current menu pricing, it's best to check with the café directly.