The Belgian Cafe
(Now Closed)Gastropub$$$$
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia
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The Belgian CafeApril 6, 2016the brewer got double booked and won't make it :_( but we are going to tap this beautiful beer tonight anyway, and so, get a seat at the bar...- The Belgian CafeApril 1, 2016The Belgian Cafe welcomes Gunner's Quizo. Every Monday night at 8:30PM in the Bar Free to play. Have fun and show off your smarts
Paige CMarch 11, 2019Lots of outdoor seating, dog friendly, and a great waitstaff. The mussels were good. They also had some really great French Toast and breakfast dishes I would come back and try.
They have multiple sours on the menu! Great beer and classic food selection. Definitely making this a neighborhood favorite.
Thurgood CoatsJuly 2, 2017The burger was very good, but I was expecting more meat with it. The side of fries were different than the appetizer fries that they brag about in the menu. Great beer list and very comfortable decor.
AprilSeptember 21, 2012Trying the vegan wings and pommes frites, the Bruegel burgers, and pint of O'Reilly's stout...and the results are spectacular! Everyone is happy!
Larisa GrollemondFebruary 10, 2016Amazing beer list, Chimay on draft, and a nice selection of Belgian/French-ish dishes (think mussels, but also chicken fingers).
Foodie & The BeastOctober 22, 2015Had the buffalo shrimp. It was okay. The pomme frites had great dipping sauces. The grilled cheese special and soup were yummy.
Megan FilippApril 20, 2014Beer selection is legit. The mussels are great. Most favorite items though were the fries and arugula avocado salad #truestory.
Christine HoughApril 4, 2015Complete 180° experience tonight. Delightful bar staff, great service, and super yummy pommes frittes. Triple Chimay to die for.
Stefan StathopoulosDecember 31, 2016Nice music, cool atmosphere, not so loud and with a variety of beers (tap beer flavors, changed especially for Christmas days).
Elle AlvaAugust 24, 2014A lot of awesome beer choices!!!! Awesome food as well! Looking for new things to try well give them a look!
Joe CFebruary 16, 2016The mussels and beer are must-haves, but if you're feeling adventurous, get their veggie burger. Really solid
Michael CarrabineNovember 24, 2014If spicy crab eggs with andouille sausage are ever the special, get them!
Jeremy ThomasAugust 22, 2014The small plates at the bar were delicious. Nice brunch menu and not too far from the art museum.
UntappdAugust 24, 2012Nice and small bar on the outskirts of Philly. Tons of great Belgian beer including bottles and draft of Russian River!
vegansaurusJanuary 2, 2014A great place for vegans if you have some omnivores to please too. Relaxed spot with great beers.
- The Belgian CafeMarch 21, 2016is it Quizo or Quizzo? Find out here at The Belgian tonight at 8:30 during ...er,... Quiz(z)o...
Leanne AlyssaNovember 11, 2014Awesome veggie wings. The spaetzle is really good too!! The fries aren't worth the extra money- pretty soggy.
Harley FoxApril 10, 2013Such good veggie burgers!! So different from normal. The vegetarian and carnivorous options here rock!
Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 3, 2012Everyone loves the beer and mussels at Monk’s, but the Belgian has the advantage of being just as good and only half as crowded.
- Philadelphia MagazineDecember 2, 2011Equally as good as Monks and half as packed, Belgian features an incredible beer list and outstanding mussels. Read more
Jordan MabeNovember 30, 2013Impressive beer selection and naked ginger painting, what more can you want?
Best veggie burger I've ever had. Goat cheese goat cheese goat cheese
My favorite bar in fairmount. Marlena its the best bartender ever!!!
Olivia GillisonSeptember 16, 2019Sad to see this place go. It's been a staple for so many years. Thank y'all!
- Patti NelsonMay 27, 2012I ate here earlier this week & had such a great experience I insisted we come back. Today there was a SLUG on my salad! And the manager blamed it on being farm fresh -it's called water! Never again!
Sean McGinnisMarch 6, 2011Great beer selection. Some of the best burgers in Philadelphia, and don't leave without trying the mussels.
Yes, go for mussels or a burger for lunch or dinner, but also try brunch and the croque madame--though ask them to go a little lighter on the mustard.
Lisa makes a phenomenal dirty martini. Seems blasphemous to not get a beer here, but this is worth it.
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open 7 days a week from 11:30AM til 2:00AM
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(215) 235-3500
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