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)
"Great burgers but even better mussels, great low key spot downtown."(75 Tips)
"Get the flemish sour beers!"(8 Tips)
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Jason BesseyAugust 8, 2014Amazing mussels. The small pot is plenty for one person. Great selection of Belgian beers.
j spinFebruary 6, 2019Beer list was nice, muscles were great! You can even snag a few bottles to go.
No need to order the large pot of mussels. It's exactly double the amount of the small, and double the price. Get 2 smalls, mix up the style. Also, they are delicious.
Derek JobstSeptember 28, 2016If you're serious about your beer, you better come here. There’s always something on tap here worth bragging about.
Nick SuterDecember 26, 2013Beer is served far too cold. When asked for more info on how a beer tastes, we were told it's on the menu. Good beer selection. Allow beer to sit 30 mins before enjoying.
Alex KeslingOctober 25, 2015Get their eponymous Flemish sour, especially if you've yet to be won over by the sour beer category.
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.
Will HarahanAugust 10, 2019The chicken fingers were very greasy, but I did enjoy the Flemish Sour Ale on tap.
Sarah PlonskiFebruary 21, 2013The menu here is Fantastic, and so is the beer selection. You have to try the Mussels and the Pomme Frites.
Charley ToddSeptember 29, 2015Russian River Redemption is amazing. But so much else is too. Roasted chicken was fantastic.
Be prepared for a long wait time. Excellent beer selection! Try the mussels.
David RosenbloomNovember 24, 2014A serious beer drinker's spot. Along with Eulogy this THE place to go for Belgian ales.
ISEPTAPHILLYAugust 25, 2014One of our favorite spots, and a short walk from SEPTA's Broad Street Line or the 21 bus... cheers!
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.
StouponsFebruary 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.
Belen GomezJanuary 2, 2017Amazing selection of beers. Beware of the Spanish Flies, they really are extremely spicy!
Delirium on Tap, buckets of mussels, smoked trout. This is the greatest pub in the world.
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.
Pete KehoeFebruary 17, 2013Mussels monk and Ghent are the best on the east coast. beer selection and atmosphere is fantastic!
Elaine LeeDecember 21, 2014Great beer selection. Moules and frites are good as well as the veal cheeks.
Jenn EApril 9, 2013Abbot burger is delicious, especially when you add caramelized leeks. No need to share- the burgers aren't too big
This place was a godsend - it served food after midnight! And good food, too - try the duck salad! Read more
HeyphillySeptember 22, 2011Is that Max Von Sydow next to me? Seriously, Monk’s Café probably the very best atmosphere for winter; I feel like I’m in the foothills of Germany, escaping some evil Count.
Reinhold ResidentialSeptember 27, 2012Top-notch selection of Belgian beers best paired with delicious mussels, burgers and sandwiches.
The food is beyond amazing here. I haven't been this impressed with a restaurant in years.
Jessica M.July 9, 2013The Monks sour ale is fantastic. The atmosphere was ideal for a few beers and burgers.
Known for their mussels. Burgers are also great. Def a place for beer snobs
Mark Neurohr-PierpaoliMarch 12, 2015Try the Monk's Mussels - Mussels at Monk's Belgian Cafe in Philly. (via @Foodspotting)
Tom FontanaJuly 24, 2013Friday's and Saturday's are extremely crowded for a very narrow place. Go any other night to really enjoy it.
ElleMarch 25, 2013Kasteel, beer battered chicken tenders, and any of their burgers make for a great night!
Jason LightnerJune 12, 2012An excellent selection of beer, and fantastic mussels. A word of warning, though – stay away from the Buffalo Frog Legs.
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Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
(215) 545-7005
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Yes (incl. American Express)
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No
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No
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