Monk's Cafe

Monk's Cafe

Gastropub, Belgian Restaurant, and Beer Bar$$$$
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
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    The experts at Men's Health Mag and Philadelphia Magazine recommend this place
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    KevinTranz
    "Their Belgian beer selection is one of the best in the city."(11 Tips)
    Karla S.
    "Absolutely delicious Belgian food and an impeccable beer list"(41 Tips)
    Chris S.
    "Great burgers but even better mussels, great low key spot downtown."(75 Tips)
    Simon I.
    "Get the flemish sour beers!"(8 Tips)
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  • patrice
    patriceMay 9, 2013
    Thai curry mussels are amazing! So is the duck salad 👍
  • Matt C.heart icon on user image
    Matt CowburnMarch 15, 2016
    Knowledgable stuff and a huge Belgian beer list.
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    KJanuary 31, 2016
    I feel like I'm in Belgium...try their sours.
  • Steve B.heart icon on user image
    Steve B.January 7, 2016
    Only place on the East Coast that serves Pliney the Elder. Nuff Said!
  • Ryan H.heart icon on user image
    Ryan HillMay 14, 2013
    Duck Salad really good. Skip the burgerBest beers in North America available.
  • Max W.heart icon on user image
    Max WennekerAugust 6, 2016
    Mussels and fries both good. Avoid the Caesar.
  • Kevin C.heart icon on user image
    Kevin CooleyJune 25, 2018
    Be sure to make reservations during peak hours
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 10, 2011
    Get any of the Cantillon bottles or drafts for the perfect summer treat. We also love the Spanish Flies. Read more
  • John A.
    John AnastasiApril 26, 2014
    Nice pulled pork sandwich. Good with a Stoudt's Pilsner.
  • Ariel N.
    Ariel NicoleJune 9, 2012
    The mac & cheese is delicious. Come with an exotic beer in mind, they probably have it.
  • Lee S
    Lee SJuly 30, 2012
    Don't overlook the scallops, best ever! Be sure to squeeze the lemon on them for full effect.
  • Greg R.heart icon on user image
    Greg ReeseMarch 1, 2015
    Only place to get Pliny within a thousand miles.
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    LeeFebruary 17, 2017
    You know you came here for the beer. Enjoy the eats too
  • Rana G.
    Rana GhahremanpourMay 13, 2012
    Try the veal cheeks in the appetizer menu. It's to die for! Everything is delicious here.
  • Kathleen N.
    Kathleen NgoSeptember 21, 2014
    Mussels were a bit overcooked but the fries and delirium tremens more than made up for it.
  • Andrew K.
    Andrew K.November 23, 2014
    Get moules pomme frites - nummers!
  • Meg F.
    Meg FarmerOctober 8, 2014
    Tons of beer on tap. Decent chill scene.
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SickelsMarch 1, 2019
    Pliny the Elder on tap!
  • CitySolve
    CitySolveNovember 28, 2011
    There's actually a beer book. Don't forget to order the fries and the bourbon mayo.
  • Michael C.
    Michael CowdrickMarch 29, 2016
    Awesome beer selection , great atmosphere
  • Kevin G.heart icon on user image
    Kevin GMay 10, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Every time I go here, I’m amazed at the beer list all over again.
  • Baks
    BaksOctober 8, 2011
    Get the buffalo-style frog's legs. You will not regret it. And try the Tilquin Gueuze!
  • Ariel N.
    Ariel NicoleJune 9, 2012
    The duck salad is delicious! Cranberries & walnuts & goat cheese paradise!
  • Mike T.
    Mike TaylorFebruary 18, 2010
    Best Mussels in the city. Greatest Belgian Beer Bar in the City, or maybe the whole country. If you like beer, you will love Monk's!
  • Kyle D.
    Kyle DavisJuly 19, 2013
    Awesome place and a wonderful selection of beers
  • Sophia H.heart icon on user image
    Sophia HOctober 4, 2015
    Great beer. Love the Beer Bible.
  • Glòria C.heart icon on user image
    Glòria ConsolaOctober 2, 2018
    Mussels are the best!
  • Steve
    SteveDecember 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They need to add the option to get double dipping sauce with the frittes!
  • KneeTherapist
    KneeTherapistOctober 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Damn straight those thai curry mussels are good.
  • Stephen L.
    Stephen L.November 5, 2012
    If you don't spend more on beer than on food when dining here, you're doing something wrong
  • Marc H.
    Marc HalleyJuly 14, 2012
    One of the best places in Philly to have mussels!!!
  • Devaki R.
    Devaki RoySeptember 25, 2014
    Best salmon EVER!!! ( loads of garlic)
  • Chris B.heart icon on user image
    Chris BuijsJanuary 29, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    #1 craft beer bar in America and beyond.
  • Sam W.
    Sam WolfAugust 27, 2011
    I recommend Ghent Mussels and a Monks Burger washed down with a Chimay Red!
  • AbdulAziz A.
    AbdulAziz AlHussainiAugust 23, 2016
    The mussels are great
  • Mariana D.
    Mariana DDecember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    back bar is where i like to sit. laid back bartenders, good fries!
  • Taryn Z.
    Taryn ZychalOctober 1, 2010
    The seitan meatball dish is vegan and amazingly filling. Don't knock it til you've tried it
  • Dianaheart icon on user image
    DianaMarch 11, 2013
    the petit dejeuner mussels are amazing!
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    U Y Ê N N A O M I B U INovember 21, 2015
    The clams are amazing!
  • Eric W.heart icon on user image
    Eric WuSeptember 17, 2016
    Great burgers and fries!
  • Stu L.heart icon on user image
    Stu LJanuary 25, 2019
    Mussels, and THE BEER!!!
  • Майя Б.heart icon on user image
    Майя БакланMarch 14, 2017
    Quite simple at first look, but very taste
  • Lauren B.
    Lauren BieberFebruary 23, 2014
    They do a great vegan burger here!
  • Hectorheart icon on user image
    HectorDecember 2, 2014
    Steak, get the steak.
  • Michael L.
    Michael LoJuly 16, 2013
    Full menu until 1am on Monday's!
  • Simon I.heart icon on user image
    Simon IoffeOctober 26, 2014
    Get the flemish sour beers!
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BencivengoJanuary 10, 2016
    Craft beer, burgers, mussels
  • Ian O.heart icon on user image
    Ian OrekondySeptember 21, 2012
    Ask for the sour beers, and you'll be psyched.
  • Mazda
    MazdaNovember 8, 2010
    Monks burger and Monks mussels are delicious. Their beer selection is worth checking out.
  • CitySolve
    CitySolveNovember 26, 2011
    Best french fries I've had. The bourbon mayo is the bomb!
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