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Monk's Cafe

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4.5 of 5 stars 236 ratings
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#17 of 1,651 restaurants in Philadelphia
  • Cuisines: American, Belgian, French
  • Price range*: £7-18 ($12-$30)
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
10 Oct 2008

Mind-boggling selection of beers and knowledgeable staff. A few options of small plate dishes to accompany your drink as well as a dinner menu if you are truly hungry. more

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4 of 5 stars
Oslo, Norway
18 Sep 2008

Great selection of beers for the connoisseurs although the Japanese one they had tasted less then Bud. (Better then tasting like Bud) I ordered a burger and it was cooked to order and tasted good. The fries where OK but nothing to write home about. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
10 Sep 2008

Beer. Looong list of beer. Belgian. Mussels. Get there early. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
7 Sep 2008

The mussels and burgers are amazing!! The pomme frites with bourbon mayonnaise sauce are incredibly addictive. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
23 Aug 2008

I love Monk's but it's one of those restaurants we have to hit on a Monday or Tuesday night because otherwise there's routinely an hour wait. Beer list is as comprehensive as it gets, and unlike the average pub the food is also quite good. Steak frites is the standard. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
18 Aug 2008

Every trip to Philly is a trip to Monk's. Beer lover's paradise, heavy on Belgians. Beer-inspired cuisine is excellent also. Recommend the Grand Cru and some mussels! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
17 Aug 2008

If you can get there on a night when it isn't uber-crowded, it's always a solid bet. more

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3 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
13 Aug 2008

I rate this Brew Pub average. They have phenomenal home brews in this unassuming little Bar in Center City Philadelphia. If you want to try a crazy beer try the Flemish Sour, it is a great beer for the exotic beer lover. Their great beer but sub par menu make this place great for Drinks before dinner and/or drinks after... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
11 Aug 2008

Mussels + Belgian Beer= Love more

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1 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA
29 Jul 2008

We both said when we opened the container of $4.50 pomme frites. The fries were in a large container, but barely coated the bottom. They definitely tasted like store-bought shoestring fries and were old, cold and stale, honestly. It was seriously a huge rip-off and I can't see how anyone wouldn't be disappointed. The atmosphere was hot despite the air... more

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Monk's Cafe Address

264 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tel: (215) 545-7005
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.