Monk's Cafe
Gastropub, Belgian Restaurant, and Beer Bar$$$$
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The experts at Men's Health Mag and Philadelphia Magazine recommend this place
"Their Belgian beer selection is one of the best in the city."(11 Tips)
"Best seitan cheesesteak in the city and great beer selection too!"(41 Tips)
"This place has the best mussels and Belgium beers at decent prices."(75 Tips)
"Get the flemish sour beers!"(8 Tips)
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Studense .comFebruary 26, 2012You ever meet someone who knows so much about what your talking about you eventually just shutup and admire? That's Monks and Beer. This isn't just a drinking experience, it's a learning experience.
Mark Neurohr-PierpaoliMarch 12, 2015Try the Monk's Mussels - Mussels at Monk's Belgian Cafe in Philly. (via @Foodspotting)- Maureen KaiserSeptember 1, 2011Voted 'One of the top 5 Places in the World to have a beer' by All About Beer Magazine. This place has the best mussels and Belgium beers at decent prices.
the only place around here that consistently has pliny the elder on tap. so good.
Men's Health MagNovember 8, 2011Do yourself a big favor and ask to look at their Beer Bible, which includes divine brews like the Flemish Sour Ale. It just might make you religious.
j spinFebruary 6, 2019Beer list was nice, muscles were great! You can even snag a few bottles to go.
Be prepared for a long wait time. Excellent beer selection! Try the mussels.
This place was a godsend - it served food after midnight! And good food, too - try the duck salad! Read more
Gary NoeSeptember 18, 2014Wow, one of the best beer menus. It's a small bar, gets crowded fast, excellent service. Food is good.
Alex KeslingOctober 25, 2015Get their eponymous Flemish sour, especially if you've yet to be won over by the sour beer category.
David RosenbloomNovember 24, 2014A serious beer drinker's spot. Along with Eulogy this THE place to go for Belgian ales.
Jenn EApril 9, 2013Abbot burger is delicious, especially when you add caramelized leeks. No need to share- the burgers aren't too big
Charley ToddSeptember 29, 2015Russian River Redemption is amazing. But so much else is too. Roasted chicken was fantastic.
Katie KausJanuary 2, 2013What an amazing introduction to Philly! Ahhhhmazing duck salad sandwich! & the mussels - incredible! (& I'm from Florida where we judge seafood harshly! )
Tom FontanaJuly 24, 2013Friday's and Saturday's are extremely crowded for a very narrow place. Go any other night to really enjoy it.
RJ CarrollApril 26, 2010Kitchen is open til 1 am--- try the fries, they're really yummy. I had the Allagash White, which was a great light wheat beer, and the Seitan cheesesteak (vegetarian), also pretty yummy.
Pete KehoeFebruary 17, 2013Mussels monk and Ghent are the best on the east coast. beer selection and atmosphere is fantastic!
Jason LightnerJune 12, 2012An excellent selection of beer, and fantastic mussels. A word of warning, though – stay away from the Buffalo Frog Legs.
Belen GomezJanuary 2, 2017Amazing selection of beers. Beware of the Spanish Flies, they really are extremely spicy!
Elaine LeeDecember 21, 2014Great beer selection. Moules and frites are good as well as the veal cheeks.
Known for their mussels. Burgers are also great. Def a place for beer snobs
Joshua HaftelDecember 27, 2014Always a great place to come and see what's on tap. Love Belgian beers and this place never disappoints.
The food is beyond amazing here. I haven't been this impressed with a restaurant in years.
ElleMarch 25, 2013Kasteel, beer battered chicken tenders, and any of their burgers make for a great night!
Jessica M.July 9, 2013The Monks sour ale is fantastic. The atmosphere was ideal for a few beers and burgers.
Reinhold ResidentialSeptember 27, 2012Top-notch selection of Belgian beers best paired with delicious mussels, burgers and sandwiches.
ISEPTAPHILLYAugust 25, 2014One of our favorite spots, and a short walk from SEPTA's Broad Street Line or the 21 bus... cheers!
Lee SJuly 30, 2012Don't overlook the scallops, best ever! Be sure to squeeze the lemon on them for full effect.
Ariel NicoleJune 9, 2012The mac & cheese is delicious. Come with an exotic beer in mind, they probably have it.
Kathleen NgoSeptember 21, 2014Mussels were a bit overcooked but the fries and delirium tremens more than made up for it.
Delirium on Tap, buckets of mussels, smoked trout. This is the greatest pub in the world.
Rana GhahremanpourMay 13, 2012Try the veal cheeks in the appetizer menu. It's to die for! Everything is delicious here.
Derek JobstSeptember 28, 2016If you're serious about your beer, you better come here. There’s always something on tap here worth bragging about.
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
(215) 545-7005
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"Menu favorites include the obligatory Good Dog Burger, Chicken Cordon Bleu Fingers, and the BLT. Their sweet potato fries make my world go round."
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"You have to try the pulled lamb it was off the hook. Also try the boxties with the cheese dip. And my server Mandy was a sweet heart. This place was a pleasant surprise."
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