Me & My Monkey

Antwerp

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Me & My Monkey

Me & My Monkey (named after a song by The Beatles) is the successor of La Chascona. The interior matches the antique feel of the Kloosterstraat. The menu is full of decadent coffee drinks, sweetened with honey and speculoos (gingerbread cookie spread).

Useful Information

Address: Oever 18, Antwerp
Opening House: www.instagram.com/meandmymonkeyantwerp
Opening House: https://www.facebook.com/mamm666

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