Monk's Cafe

Monk's Cafe

Gastropub, Belgian Restaurant, and Beer Bar$$$$
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
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    This gastropub is famous for their french fries. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    KevinTranz
    "Their Belgian beer selection is one of the best in the city."(11 Tips)
    Colin K.
    "Best seitan cheesesteak in the city and great beer selection too!"(41 Tips)
    Maureen K.
    "This place has the best mussels and Belgium beers at decent prices."(75 Tips)
    Simon I.
    "Get the flemish sour beers!"(8 Tips)
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  • KevinTranz
    KevinTranzFebruary 26, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Their Belgian beer selection is one of the best in the city. Read more
  • Chopheart icon on user image
    ChopAugust 24, 2018
    Craft beers
  • Antonello L.
    Antonello LoddoOctober 26, 2016
    Orval and mussels
  • Amber D.
    Amber DAugust 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Yummm get the mussels!
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    PaulMarch 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the pommes frites. Always a winner.
  • Will W.
    Will WhiteApril 8, 2012
    Yard's Philadelphia Pale Ale is tasty.
  • Chris D.
    Chris DahmsMarch 5, 2014
    Sour ale my man.
  • Kyle K.
    Kyle KrauseMarch 29, 2010
    Antwerp burger with truffle cheese and shitakes ftw!
  • Brad O.
    Brad ONovember 29, 2009
    The Monks bleu burger is unreal. Try it with a St Bernardus.
  • Jamison R.
    Jamison RockDecember 9, 2012
    Always awesome time for fries
  • Thomas G.
    Thomas GambleFebruary 4, 2010
    Fantastic place for mussels and micros.. can't beat it.
  • Examiner.com
    Examiner.comFebruary 22, 2011
    Monk's Belgian Cafe has been around for over 25 years and is popularly known as the cafe that started a craft beer revolution in Philadelphia. Experience a menu laced with over a hundred craft beers Read more
  • Adam
    AdamNovember 29, 2010
    Duck + goat cheese + spiced walnuts + craisins = heaven.
  • John F.
    John FoxNovember 28, 2009
    Try the Triple Karmeliet on tap. Spicy with fruit on the nose.
  • Damian G.
    Damian GarciaJanuary 8, 2011
    Belgium Bear, frog legs and great mussels
  • Dan S.
    Dan SickoNovember 25, 2009
    If you're veg, I recommend the seitan cheesesteak!
  • Andrew H.
    Andrew HarrisonNovember 24, 2010
    Get a Monk's Flemish Red and some Pomme Frites
  • Ryan D.
    Ryan DonohueAugust 19, 2011
    Red River Supplication is out of control good
  • Chris D.
    Chris DahmsMarch 5, 2014
    Sour alw my man.
  • Stephen L.
    Stephen LyfordJune 13, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Best fries in the city! Read more
  • Clay W.
    Clay WilliamsOctober 3, 2012
    Again with the Belgian beer.
  • Dan C.
    Dan CurlMarch 5, 2011
    Awful management and service. While the food and beer selection is top notch, I'll never come here again. Only eat here if you like getting jerked around by apathetic hipster assholes.
  • Catherine P.
    Catherine PorterAugust 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Duck salad!
  • Nick H.
    Nick HoldenJune 7, 2011
    The food is fucking awesome!
  • mhutdallas
    mhutdallasJuly 8, 2010
    Ask for Kelly in back bar.
  • Wanamaker E.
    Try it all!
  • Lee C.
    Lee CainApril 20, 2013
    Have a beer
  • Hunter B.
    Hunter BlockAugust 24, 2011
    Memorize the beer bible.
  • Will H.
    Will HarrisonDecember 31, 2011
    Delirium tremens!
  • Valerie W.
    Valerie WilcoxMarch 23, 2010
    mussles frites and stella artois rock my world.
  • Bridget K.
    Bridget KellyJuly 6, 2011
    great beer selection.
  • Alex H.
    Alex HJanuary 12, 2010
    Try Youngs double chocolate stout. It won't disapoint!!!
  • Raj S.heart icon on user image
    Raj SarmaMarch 28, 2016
    Too crowded with uppity bartenders.
  • Vivek C.
    Vivek ChaudhuriOctober 21, 2009
    Franziskaner beer (German) with frites or mussels Read more
  • John B.
    John BowenSeptember 11, 2011
    Try the Mussels
  • Olessya K.
    Olessya KuzFebruary 19, 2012
    2 hrs for a table? Seriously?
  • Dan S.
    Dan SaittaAugust 20, 2011
    Red Light Mussels
  • Linda D.
    Linda DrabikJuly 16, 2011
    Triple karmeliet, spicy fruity dry
  • J B.
    J BJuly 18, 2011
    Can't eat here if you're not 21? Don't call yourself a cafe, assholes!
  • Mark K.
    Mark KrawczykSeptember 19, 2010
    There is beer here. Drink it.
  • Philip I.
    Philip IvesSeptember 19, 2009
    eat the mussels and the fries
  • Tom P.
    Tom PalmaApril 21, 2011
    35 bucks for RR Supplicaton? Ha
  • Bob B.
    Bob BruhinSeptember 9, 2010
    Watch out for buses!
  • Vivek C.
    Vivek ChaudhuriOctober 21, 2009
    Franziskaner with frites at The Monk's Cafe Read more
  • Dan S.
    Dan SickoDecember 5, 2009
    Read the Beer Bible
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    Felipe LiebknechtDecember 29, 2016
    Cerveja ótima mas cara (ainda acrescentam impostos sem te avisar). O bar da frente é muito barulhento, mas o de trás não tem as mesmas do da frente, então leve isso em consideração.
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    VitachaAugust 23, 2015
    великолепнейшие мидии (Ghent) и огромный выбор крафтового пива
  • Mario A.heart icon on user image
    Mario AyalaDecember 16, 2015
    Muy buenas cervezas
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