Monkey Ballz Cafe

Loved this place! I will definitely go back when I’m in the area. I had the baboon burger. Man they cooked it perfect. Our service was perfect, she was attentive and we never had a dry drink (huge pet peeve of mine.) the fried mac and cheese was awesome too. If you look for it on a map or gps it will take you to the Main Street (st George) it’s actually on a side street and a little hard to find. Look for the flag on the side of the building. It’s next to a Cuban place.

The best fried pickles we ever had! Chili cheese dog and the Baboon burger was what we had and it was ALL the best ! And being from Chicago, and knowing what a good dog tastes like, this was a winner ! It was the least messiest chili dog I’ve ever had. Not one drop fell off the bun. The bread in both sandwiches was delicious and not your typical buns. We would definitely return.

They have an indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the chipotle chicken and bacon wrap and the spicy monkey burger. The sauce on the wrap softened the wrap which then caused it to break apart. Overall, not a fan on the wrap. However the waffle fries are everything. We boyfriend enjoyed the burger. So our recommendation would be spicy burger and waffle fries. Also FYI, they changed the name to MONKEY LIFE GRILL.

The name of this place is monkey life grill. Honestly this place makes a hamburger like grandma would, thick and juicy. Without a doubt best burger place in St. Augustine.

Finally I found a place on St. George street to eat. The old Monkey Balls is now the Monkey Life at least on the signage around the joint. Not on any of the websites and Unilocal listing. I stopped in today and the place is your normal very tiny place with minimal seating. I looked at their menu quite a few times on Unilocal and I pretty much knew what I wanted to try. I went with the big Baboon burger. It comes with Canadian Bacon and a fried egg a long with your normal cheese and lettuce n tomatoes. When it arrived I also needed a bucket of napkins. This one is messy just as I assumed. But, it did come with some good seasoning to this burger. The whole thing worked together. I will also say that the guys behind the counter were really nice and helpful. If they saw I needed something they were there with it lucky split. I will keep this on mind while I’m working around the corner and if you leave the parking lot at lunch you will play hell finding another one that time of day.

Monkey Life Grill

«Where Monkey Business Is Allowed!»
Don’t let them fool you though, they mean serious business when it comes to their cooking! There is no joking involved when they claim to have the best burger you will ever put in your mouth. My husband and I ordered the Spicy Monkey and The Big Ape while on our «date day» Tuesday. Cooked to perfection and exactly how we wished, the burgers were certainly the best we have ever had. Jeff, our server, provided superior customer service, making our time there that much more memorable. The place was clean and service was prompt. Grady, the man behind the kitchen magic, even came out and chatted with us for a bit!

Great food! Service is doting and very friendly! Perfect atmosphere! Pet friendly too!

Great food, great prices. Had the 3-​slider combo with Mushroom/​Swiss, Pulled Pork and Spicy. Hard to choose favorite but if I did, I’d go spicy!

Sat outside and drank sangria tinto at lunchtime. Great location and food, super friendly service. So glad we chose this place!

Been to a lot of places in St Augustine and finding one that like this is awesome. Quiet with great burgers and a laid back vibe. Highly recommend this spot if you just want to sit and chill and have a really good burger. Oh and $ 2 drafts help too!

Great breakfast. Pancake breakfast sandwich was fantastic. Service was outstanding from a Flagler College student. Friendly conversational and informative. A great casual place for breakfast.

Great place and really good burgers. My kids loved the grilled cheese. Prices were good and the staff very nice and helpful.

We stopped in for dinner after walking around historic downtown St. Augustine. We saw the Monkey Life Grill earlier in the day, and thought it was a really cool name, checked out the outside menu, and decided to give it a try. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger, my oldest daughter ordered the mushroom swiss, younger kids had chicken tenders and grilled cheese, and my wife ordered the chili cheese dog. The atmosphere was great, they had a guy singing on the patio, it made for a very chill vibe. We waited about 12 minutes before the food came out, and then it was ON! I can honestly say, one of the top 3 burgers I have ever had. I ordered it medium, and it was cooked and seasoned to absolute perfection. My oldest daughters burger was the same way. The younger kids food was just as good, with the chicken tenders hot and crisp, with a great flavored breading. The grilled cheese had a nice crunch to it, instead of the normal buttered soggy mess they usually are. The wife’s hotdog was all beef, great flavor, with a awesome mixture of chili and onions. All I can say is that if you are in the area, and haven’t been here before, please stop in and give them a shot. Great food, awesome prices, and super friendly staff that genuinely care about your dining experience. Hats of to this restaurant

FYI: The name of this place is now «Monkey Life Grille», and the address is now 62 Spanish St
St. Augustine, FL 32 084. On the corner of Spanish Street, and Hypolita Street.
Fun & friendly Diner/​Café with some great food. Staff is super friendly, and their menu has a fair choice of some really good American food.
On our first trip, we ordered the PITA CHIPS & SALSA, and a CHILI CHEESE DOG. Both meals were made fresh, and tasted fantastic. We decided that on the next day, we would forgo our B&B’s 3-​course breakfast, and eat at the Monkey Life Grille instead.
Our second visit, each of us ordered THE GORILLA, (grilled cheese with bacon and tomato). Each of us ordered our sandwiches with a slight variation, (e.g. I added a fried egg to mine), and the staff had no problems accommodating our unique orders. The sandwich was great, but I kinda wanted them to «do something» better with the toasted bread, (like butter the outsides and pan fry, which adds flavor, texture and melts the cheesey contents nicely).
In addition to a great menu, they also offer a good selection of beer & wine, ice cream and monkey-​inspired merchandise.
My Suggestion: Serve all meals with Banana Chips!

The food was great, large portions. My daughter said; the waffle fries are perfect. The mac & bacon dog was a success for my son. I loved the chili cheese dog and Dillon devoured the bacon burger

My husband and I ate here for breakfast. I tried the pancake sandwich and my husband tried the french toast breakfast dog. Both were amazing and quite filling. Our server was super nice and just the right amount of attentive.

This place is great. The staff was very friendly. Rodney waited on us, super nice guy. We had some $ 2 drafts (weekend special that we saw on FB). My son got a burger. It was huge! We relaxed on the deck and listened to the music entertainment. We live here, but certainly felt like we were on vacation. We did find out that they are rebranding the name to ‘Monkey Life’., still a cute logo.
Definitely check this place out.

Good place. The server was amazingly over-​the-​top nice and helpful. We only ordered the hamburger and fries for the larval human, but he reported it was one of the best hamburgers he ever ate. The fries were a little greasy for me, but that is the point of crinkle fries right?

I’ve been here twice now, breakfast and lunch. Both are excellent. The guys here are very friendly and service is very attentive. Right now there is live entertainment and he’s pretty talented. If you’re walking around Old Town stop in for a bite. This ice cream is good as well. Walk through the green door and turn right. Enjoy!