Monk's Cafe

Monk's Cafe

Gastropub, Belgian Restaurant, and Beer Bar$$$$
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
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    Go here. Experience the mussels. It's worth it.
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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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  • Alan S.
    Alan SticcaJune 30, 2010
    The Belgian beers and the entire section of the menu devoted to mussels
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    PaulMarch 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the pommes frites. Always a winner.
  • Greg W.
    Greg WoodsApril 5, 2013
    I love the Monk's burger mmmm
  • tim
    timSeptember 20, 2011
    this place is way better when you sit at the front bar, on an off night
  • KevinTranz
    KevinTranzFebruary 26, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Their Belgian beer selection is one of the best in the city. Read more
  • Jamison R.
    Jamison RockDecember 9, 2012
    Always awesome time for fries
  • Eric S.
    Eric SchnittkeSeptember 26, 2010
    Get the pommes frittes, a burger, and the house sour.
  • Kyle K.
    Kyle KrauseMarch 29, 2010
    Antwerp burger with truffle cheese and shitakes ftw!
  • Will W.
    Will WhiteApril 8, 2012
    Yard's Philadelphia Pale Ale is tasty.
  • Chris D.
    Chris DahmsMarch 5, 2014
    Sour ale my man.
  • Stephen L.
    Stephen LyfordJune 13, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Best fries in the city! Read more
  • Thomas G.
    Thomas GambleFebruary 4, 2010
    Fantastic place for mussels and micros.. can't beat it.
  • Clay W.
    Clay WilliamsOctober 3, 2012
    Again with the Belgian beer.
  • Damian G.
    Damian GarciaJanuary 8, 2011
    Belgium Bear, frog legs and great mussels
  • Ryan D.
    Ryan DonohueAugust 19, 2011
    Red River Supplication is out of control good
  • Lee C.
    Lee CainApril 20, 2013
    Have a beer
  • Nick H.
    Nick HoldenJune 7, 2011
    The food is fucking awesome!
  • Chris D.
    Chris DahmsMarch 5, 2014
    Sour alw my man.
  • Cora A.
    Cora AngAugust 5, 2010
    Spanish flies are the spiciest wings ever if you can handle it.
  • John F.
    John FoxNovember 28, 2009
    Try the Triple Karmeliet on tap. Spicy with fruit on the nose.
  • Catherine P.
    Catherine PorterAugust 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Duck salad!
  • Brad O.
    Brad ONovember 29, 2009
    The Monks bleu burger is unreal. Try it with a St Bernardus.
  • Bridget K.
    Bridget KellyJuly 6, 2011
    great beer selection.
  • Wanamaker E.
    Try it all!
  • Raj S.heart icon on user image
    Raj SarmaMarch 28, 2016
    Too crowded with uppity bartenders.
  • John B.
    John BowenSeptember 11, 2011
    Try the Mussels
  • Andrew H.
    Andrew HarrisonNovember 24, 2010
    Get a Monk's Flemish Red and some Pomme Frites
  • Dan S.
    Dan SickoNovember 25, 2009
    If you're veg, I recommend the seitan cheesesteak!
  • Vivek C.
    Vivek ChaudhuriOctober 21, 2009
    Franziskaner beer (German) with frites or mussels Read more
  • Hunter B.
    Hunter BlockAugust 24, 2011
    Memorize the beer bible.
  • Alex H.
    Alex HJanuary 12, 2010
    Try Youngs double chocolate stout. It won't disapoint!!!
  • mhutdallas
    mhutdallasJuly 8, 2010
    Ask for Kelly in back bar.
  • Will H.
    Will HarrisonDecember 31, 2011
    Delirium tremens!
  • Valerie W.
    Valerie WilcoxMarch 23, 2010
    mussles frites and stella artois rock my world.
  • Linda D.
    Linda DrabikJuly 16, 2011
    Triple karmeliet, spicy fruity dry
  • 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.
  • J B.
    J BJuly 18, 2011
    Can't eat here if you're not 21? Don't call yourself a cafe, assholes!
  • Dan S.
    Dan SaittaAugust 20, 2011
    Red Light Mussels
  • Mark K.
    Mark KrawczykSeptember 19, 2010
    There is beer here. Drink it.
  • Tom P.
    Tom PalmaApril 21, 2011
    35 bucks for RR Supplicaton? Ha
  • Bob B.
    Bob BruhinSeptember 9, 2010
    Watch out for buses!
  • Philip I.
    Philip IvesSeptember 19, 2009
    eat the mussels and the fries
  • Olessya K.
    Olessya KFebruary 19, 2012
    2 hrs for a table? Seriously?
  • 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.
  • Vitachaheart icon on user image
    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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