Monk's Cafe

Long bar and tight space. If you want a table, I would recommend going as a party of 3. Otherwise they will have no issue placing you on the small side/corner tables or the end of a larger party. There are TWO bars and service is prompt and hot food.Variety of foods including some veggie options. I enjoyed the smoked trout. My wife does not eat fish and she enjoyed the chicken burger. I had the mussels Alagash. Probably the lowest flavored ones of the bunch. Many many given and prepared well. All come with deliciously seasoned French fries. Them alone are worth the 5 stars. I would come back again definitely. The beer selection is huge! They do not take reservations come to sit at he bar, party of 3 or more or be ready to sit in a tight cramped space as a single or party of 2.

Meh. I suppose if I were really into beer, this place would be amazing, but I'm just a beer drinker, not a connoisseur. The food is thoroughly average. The Ghent mussels were quite small and lacking in flavor. A sausage sandwich was weird. It had about two pieces of pepper, two pieces of onion, and two rather enormous pieces of lettuce for some reason. The atmosphere is fine and the service is fast, but it never feels particularly warm or welcoming.

Ordered 2 things: mussels + duck sandwich- mussels: good but not better than other places. The fries were the highlight tho! Could not stop eating the fries- duck sandwich: duck was well cooked! However, I didn't read the description and didn't realize there was goat cheese in itRestaurant feels quite cramped. We got put in a tiny table on the side and it was a little uncomfortable.

Famous beer spot with an extraordinary amount of options. Hundreds of rare beers from all over the world to choose from. There is a front bar area, a dining room in the middle, and then a back room bar as well with a few more tables. Just the sheer amount of choices rates them highly, but on top of that their food is great as well. The fries have an interesting seasoning on them, and for $6 a basket they're a nice snack while you have a few drinks. It's always really busy here for good reason. Definitely recommend for any beer lovers.

This is like I said in my last two reviews, one of the best bars in the entire city of Philadelphia. I will say that the bartender this time I think was a little bit new. At first, he was a little cagey but once he warmed up to us, he ended up being very nice. I think he just realized that we were restaurant hopping & he might've been a little annoyed with one of my guest bc she moved a table too close to our other table. Anyway, everything was absolutely fantastic and I absolutely recommend Monks. Pro tip - just make sure that you're extra friendly to the bartenders - they don't like tourists. Also, they are CLOSED Mondays. I only give four stars this time bc the bt/server was a little bit rude. But like I said, he ended up being alright once he realized that we are excellent tippers. My humblest regards k.David

Outstanding! You want a cool atmosphere and live beer. This is the place to go! Bartender Cass was awesome! Really knew his stuff and great hospitality! Eclectic menu ! Had the Chicken liver moose that was awesome! I call it the poor man's Foi Gras! Will definitely return follow me @discoverdinedrink !

Monk's Cafe is a must visit. Whenever I'm in Philly, I make it a point to dine in. The beer selection, muscles and burger (juicy and cooked to temperature perfectly) are awesome. They get packed quickly and typically have a wait, but it's worth it. There's a small bar in the front and the back. Chill atmosphere.

The only thing I dislike about this place is the fact that they don't take reservations, but that just ensures that only the people that WANT to be there, will end up being there. Food is amazing, it's never a miss, and Monk's has the best, and most diverse, rotating tap/bottle list in the area. Want something special? Monks probably has it or has the connection. I'm a diehard burger girl, but also love their fries. I don't know what they put in those little things, but I could eat two whole baskets by myself, and that sauce they give you is addicting. Muscles are also a great god to and are never overly salty.

Wow, rare enough to find a place that serves Monk and Belgian Ales, let alone a place that is solely about it! Ambiance- Classic pub styling, great atmosphere if you are looking for that classic pub experience. As you can tell by the photo, can get quite crowded.Food- Beer obviously was great. Food was great. The rumor on the street is that the muscles are the way to go. I ended up with the bacon burger and it was great! Service- Although it was standing room only, the service was great! Server had some great recommendations. Bottom line- A must go if you like unique classic beers that are malt forward and want to enjoy some good food while drinking. Cheers

Service is good, mussels are good. Burgers was not. We asked for a medium burger, it came out red, cold to touch in the middle, so we unfortunately had to send it back but the wait staff was very nice about it. Unfortunately it came out red again, but also charred and burnt on the exterior and worse than the previous burger. Very disappointing