For anyone who loves the Downtown Food and Bev scene, losing Urban Standard in 2021 was a heart-wrenching goodbye. You can imagine our excitement when we heard that Frothy Monkey would be settling in that space and calling it home - EEK!

This Nashville based cafe is beloved not only for their 10/10 menu. Their passion for true hospitality keeps us coming back. Frothy Monkey knows that the way to Birmingham’s heart is through community and they aren’t missing a beat. This inclusive wonderland is going to be an amazing addition to Historic 2nd Avenue.

In their recent blog post announcing the Birmingham opening, Brittany Russler, Director of Hospitality, expressed, “We were given the gift of this building with so much character. We have to recognize so many guests of the previous business, Urban Standard, know this space, and have wonderful memories here. There’s comfort in maintaining some familiar pieces of that history for local guests.”

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Frothy Monkey’s goal is to preserve the character of the former Urban Standard building while creating a meaningful space and new experiences for the community they serve.

When we visited, the space was buzzing with an electric energy and the entire team was incredibly warm and inviting. We watched as multiple members of their team approached every guest with kind smiles, asking “Are you enjoying everything?”

We tried the Loaded Biscuits and Chorizo Gravy and the PMP (prosciutto, mozzarella, and provolone) sandwich and spoiler alert, it was AMAZING. You cannot leave Frothy Monkey without trying their signature Monkey Mocha. Made with decadent chocolate and their house made Banana syrup, this is easily one of our favorite coffees in Bham. 

Their current business hours are:

Wed – Fri 7a – 9p & Sat – Sun 7a – 3p (Mon – Tues Closed).

Once Frothy is fully staffed, this location will be open Mon – Sun 7a – 9p!

This is a MUST DO on your next date! Whether you’re in the mood for coffee and brunch or dinner and cocktails, Frothy is the THE place to be. And if you’re like us and crave breakfast food all day, you’re in luck because they serve breakfast until 5pm!

Keep up with this culinary class act through instagram or browse their menu here.