Cafe · Catering · Community
Good food for the whole troop.
Seasonal breakfast, bowls and coffee in eight cities, and catering that turns up on time for ten guests or five hundred.
5.0 from our guests
8 cafes · 9 states
- Cafes open today
- 8
- States
- 9
- Opening soon
- 2
- Average guest rating
- 5.0
Order ahead
On the menu this season
Everything is made in our cafe kitchens each morning. Order ahead and your food is ready at the counter when you arrive.
Breakfast
Breakfast Tacos
Two flour tortillas with scrambled egg, chorizo, potato, cheddar and salsa verde.
Bowls
Harvest Bowl
Farro, roasted sweet potato, kale, pickled onion, goat cheese and maple tahini.
Sandwiches & Toasts
Turkey & Brie
Roast turkey, brie, fig jam and arugula.
Bakery
Almond Croissant
Twice-baked croissant filled with almond frangipane.
Catering
Catering that takes planning off your list
Grazing boards, boxed lunches and full event menus, planned with a local catering lead who knows your venue.
- Boards and boxed lunches with 24 hours notice
- A named catering lead for every event
- Tastings for weddings and large events
- Delivery and setup included
Our work
Recently catered
Weddings, launches and team lunches from cafes across the network.
Riverbend Music Festival
Festival hospitality across a long weekend
Artist catering and a VIP lounge for three days.
August 29, 2026
Brightline Outdoor
A national product launch in eight cities on one day
The same launch menu, delivered by eight cafes at the same hour.
June 3, 2026
Austin Community Food Bank
Feeding a 500-person charity gala
Three cafes, one kitchen plan and a seated dinner for 500.
April 18, 2026
Locations
Find your Hungry Gorilla
Every cafe is owned and run by a local owner. Choose yours to see its hours, menu and team.
Opening soon: Boise, ID · Raleigh, NC
Reviews
What our guests say
“The tropical fruit board for my baby shower was stunning and tasted even better.”
“We use South End for every board meeting. Online ordering saves our assistant an hour each week.”
“The bread alone is worth the visit. Cozy spot on a rainy morning.”
Franchise opportunities
Own a Hungry Gorilla
We are awarding territories in five states this year. Owners train for six weeks at our Austin flagship and open with a field coach beside them.
Explore franchisingJournal
From the journal
Recipes & Seasonal · September 15, 2026
Make our maple tahini dressing at home
The dressing on the Harvest Bowl, in five ingredients.
News · September 15, 2026
Hungry Gorilla named a top 50 emerging franchise
Recognised for owner satisfaction and catering growth.
Catering Tips · September 15, 2026
How much food do you need for a catered event?
A simple guide to quantities for boards, boxed lunches and buffets.
