About This Pub
Ah, Azul Monkey – what a little hidden gem in Crosby! I have to say, it's one of those places that just hits the spot for a relaxed breakfast or brunch with your lot. The food is genuinely brilliant; think tasty wraps, hearty breakfasts, and plenty of options for veggies and vegans, all dished up with real flair. The staff are an absolute delight, always chipping in with a smile and making you feel right at home, which is spot on for family outings or even booking it for a baby shower. They've got this inviting vibe that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the moment. On the flip side, though, I've heard a few grumbles about the coffee not quite living up to the rest – it's a shame when you're after that perfect cuppa. And, let's be honest, service can be a tad slow when things get hectic, so if you're in a rush, it might not be ideal. Overall, with such a strong rating from the crowd, it's well worth popping by for a bite; just go in with realistic expectations, and you're in for a treat.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making every visit feel like catching up with old mates.
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The food is absolutely spot on, with a fantastic selection of breakfast, brunch, and lunch options that are full of flavour and cater to all sorts of diets like gluten-free and vegan.
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It's got a lovely, relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for a casual get-together or even special events like baby showers.
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They're really on point with their online ordering and click & collect, making it easy to grab your favourites without the fuss.
Cons
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The coffee can sometimes fall short, as a few folks have mentioned it's not quite up to scratch.
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Service might drag a bit on busier days, which could leave you waiting longer than you'd like for your meal.
Contact Information
157 College Rd, Crosby, Liverpool L23 3AS
+441512810175
Bistro
Opens at 09:00
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday (Today) | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
Recent Reviews
Nice ambience and food! Friendly staff
We tried the iced latte and salt & chilli chicken wrap! Good flavours and good chicken filling
Amazing food and the best customer service always adapting to you needs ❤️ will always recommend it. Been there while pregnant and after having baby so you must realise how good is 🥰❤️
First time visiting today. Really enjoyed our late lunch - special thanks to chefs, as well as Natalie and Michael. Great food and you made us feel very welcome. We’ll be back!
Such an amazing breakfast experience after our Saturday parkrun routine. It started with the phenomenal Jane at the door who sat us even without a reservation. The menu is vast with gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. The breakfast was out of this world! The atmosphere is just incredible, they made an amazing effort at sticking to the Portuguese theme with even pastel de nata available. We are definitely coming back.
A lot of potential but let down by bad coffee and slow service.
The interior decor is great, and a sufficient change from its origins as a Moose Coffee spot to make it its own thing. Service was mostly very friendly and the staff were great with our kids which is always a plus.
The food was tasty, well presented and reasonably priced. It's a pretty varied menu and I'd say there's something for everyone.
The coffee was pretty awful. We had two flat whites and they were 2-3x as big as a flat white should be, poorly extracted, and the milk had massive amounts of foam with little to no latte art. Not a flat white by any definition, and overall not good.
Service was incredibly slow. Takeaway orders were coming and going, but the dine-in food took so long to come that we had to chase it up. To make matters worse, not long after the food came out, they handed us the bill and told us they needed our table for the next booking. This could have been handled so much better and it really put a poor ending in the experience.
I think Azul Monkey has a lot of potential and I'm reasonably confident we just got unlucky. If we decide to come back I'll update my review and its rating.
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