Hungry Monkey

South Coast NSW

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The most popular (read: Instagram-worthy) of Kiama's growing seam of cafes, Hungry Monkey distinguishes itself by superb coffee, gourmet burgers and a gorilla mural. Nestled among craft and souvenir shops, the cafe serves food with plenty of zing: orange-blossom hotcakes, smoky pulled-pork burgers, and Italian-inflected dinners. You'll probably need to wait for a table for dinner or weekend brunch.

As well as the mushroom burger, meat-free options include sharer plates of three-cheese zucchini flowers and arancini.

There's outdoor seating, but the greenery inside creates a pleasing jungly feel.

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