Feroz Louis
Well the place is called Monkey pants, so people who willingly choose to go there shouldn’t really be allowed to criticize anything. But fair warning – if you are looking for the love child of a garage sale and a deep fryer ambandoned behind the dumpster then this might just be the place of your fever dreams.
The Aesthetic: “Identity Crisis”
The decor is less of a “theme” and more of a cry for help. It’s a dizzying mix of grandma’s attic and a shuttered sports bar and the music is an iPod on shuffle with all musical genres you can imagine.
I walked in feom a door without a handle and honestly wasn’t sure if I was there to eat or participate in a paranormal investigation.
The “Menu”
The culinary philosophy here is simple: Why have a balanced meal when you can have three textures of oil?
* The Main: Potatoes fried in oil.
* The Garnish: Sliced potatoes fried in the same oil.
* The Surprise: A few chunks of chicken inthe main dish that have been fried so hard they’re basically asking for a coronory bypass themselves.
Final Thought: I don’t know if I liked it, but I’ll definitely remember it, mostly because I can still feel the potatoes in my soul and had some great companions to make it memorable.
… moreChris R
Most awesome place for karaoke I’ve ever been to in Arizona (if you don’t count Mooney’s in Sedona).
The food is super tasty. I got the monkey club sandwich. Yummy.
Jacob is the best bartender/ waiter I’ve ever had.
This guy came by to check on me every 10 minutes without fail. This place was standing room only and he still had the time.
I told him I don’t know how he does it.
Saturday nights seem to be karaoke nights. By the way, I love the shower curtain in the restroom. Nice.
… moreLauren Cue
Great experience! The vibes were very fun and the atmosphere was welcoming. Karaoke is always fun and the stage they have set up adds another level of entertainment. Food was good. Bartender was kind and the service was great.
… moreJoshua Wilson
We came in we were greeted by workers welcoming I got the chicken tenders and tots that was fire The hot chips were pretty good too. My wife chicken cheesesteak was fire. They have a karaoke in the back they have two pool tables and a dart machine and a photo booth and a patio. Lots of parking definitely. Very colorful and bright. The atmosphere from the customers it’s for very welcoming. They definitely have a wall of champions from events that happened it’s pretty neat.
… moreUlani Davison
Love this place, every one of the staff are amazing, professional, efficient, on top of their game! Even security is polite and courteous. The atmosphere is fun, and the Christmas decor is insanely beautifully lit up festive and inviting. Bring your friends any day of the week!!! Trivia is Thursday nights, karaoke is Friday Saturday and Sunday. Monday is bingo. Plus they have comedy shows, and gold fish races, and more… Check out Monkey Pants.
… moreA B
The most amazing Christmas place ever I wish I could stay like that all the time with the lighter so magical the best mashed potato bowl ever
… moreSyfyKiller X_X
Ok… Not really the person to leave negative reviews. But, unfortunately, gotta give credit, where credit is due. So I just moved into the Mach 8 neighborhood in Tempe and I’ve been checking out the local businesses as I do where ever I go. And I came across the bar Monkey Pants. Thought what a pretty fun name… It’s gotta be something good right? Ummm.. not so much. I first thought I would check out the food. So I placed an order and it was your typical run of the mill bar good. However, not everything on the menu was available. But that’s ok. I’m flexible. The wings I guess I stumbled upon Karaoke night and sure it was pretty alright the locals in the neighborhood doing their thing. And I
… moreThunderbird Doug
I used to hang here OFTEN around the very late 80’s. Can’t recall the name back then but I really enjoyed the Pork Tenderloin sandwiches. Anyone recall the old name? This is back when Minderbinders was in business and the Monastery in Mesa, too.
Dirty drummer had 10 cent wings and a Pork Tenderloin sammy, too. The goooooood old days. Sorry I posted this here but c’est la vie.
… moreDiego Asalde
Want somewhere to have a mediocre time. Come here. Karaoke catalog is garbage. Food is boring. Sorry that is not a smash burger not even close. Be careful if your drink gets bussed or taken they will call you a liar before giving you the bender of the doubt. Boooo
… moreKayla
2/2/26. My second odd experience here unfortunately. A friend won $5 off their scratchers they sell there and when getting the cash from bartender bro goes “yeah here’s more cash and no tip” I’m in the industry too and it must’ve been an honest mistake bc we swear we tipped $10 in cash off of a $30 tab but like who’s rude like that??? It was a an honest mistake..I walked back and gave him another $5 and mentioned how rude he was. I just moved to the area it was going to be my new local dive bar for all my friends and I but…nvm..again all in the service industry and always over tip still would never call someone out so rudely. Could’ve politely asked why no tip if we truly messed up.
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