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Monk's Cafe

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4.5 of 5 stars 220 ratings
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#19 of 1,648 restaurants in Philadelphia
  • Cuisines: American, Belgian, French
  • Price range*: $12-$30
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( 1-10 of 105 )
3 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 13, 2008

I rate this Brew Pub average. They have phenomenal home brews in this unassuming little Bar in Center City Philadelphia. If you want to try a crazy beer try the Flemish Sour, it is a great beer for the exotic beer lover. Their great beer but sub par menu make this place great for Drinks before dinner and/or drinks after... more

1 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA
Jul 29, 2008

We both said when we opened the container of $4.50 pomme frites. The fries were in a large container, but barely coated the bottom. They definitely tasted like store-bought shoestring fries and were old, cold and stale, honestly. It was seriously a huge rip-off and I can't see how anyone wouldn't be disappointed. The atmosphere was hot despite the air... more

Jul 22, 2008

wait list was only 10 minutes, we ordered two 12oz. beers ($19.75) which were barely cool. waited 30 minutes to be seated, after waiting and waiting we got mussels, not bad and fries , very soggy and barely warm. after 1 hour , we never got our burgers and we left. dirty greasy grimy place. more

5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA
Jun 28, 2008

Simply AMAZING!!! Been to Monk's several times...never once was I let down by the staff here. The people here are excellent beer experts! The food is also superior as well as the beer selection. I have tried the mussels as well as the New Zealand Rack of Lamb more than once and it is amazing every time! Service has been... more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 25, 2008

the best mussels in Phlly. more

5 of 5 stars
Paso Robles, CA
Jun 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We were in Philly for a week and found this place by reading the Philly magazine. We ate here twice in one week. The mussels (Red Light are the best) and the Duck Salad was great! Incredible beer selection too! Had some great beers. We also had the Venison Pot Pie and it was very tasty. If we ever go... more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PLACE IN PHILLY! The best beer selection I've ever seen. more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Awesome beer selection, best burgers in Philly. more

2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

5 stars for the beer/ Negative 3 stars for the food. I think the mussles are the only thing worth it on the menu. more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 18, 2008

One of the best Belgian Beer Selections in the city. more

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Monk's Cafe Address

264 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tel: (215) 545-7005
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.