Monk's Cafe - Philadelphia

Monks is another gem in Philadelphia. Everyone knows their selection of amazing beer, but not everyone knows they're incredible food. Mussels, handmade chicken tenders, duck liver mouse, duck salad and frog legs. Tom and his team are incredibly inviting, wonderful service and an atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable and at home

The beer selection is great, especially the Belgian beer. The mussels, the beer, and the beef burger was really good too. The beef patty for the burger was a bit smaller than I expected and they charge extra for that little sauce that comes with the fries if you ask for more.

One of the original legendary beer bars still brings the quality after all these years. Monk's, specializing in Belgian beer and food, is fabulous. Cozy atmosphere, great food, and quality beers. Service is excellent and informed beer recommendations are spot on. Frites are well spiced and excellent. A must visit in Philly.

Fine spot, polite staff. It would be an average “3”, but their global beer selection (while insanely expensive) was impressive. Five versions of their burger. My only complaint was the burger was significantly smaller than the bun (a good burger needs to be proportional to what it’s sandwiched in).

The ambience of this place is amazing! It's a trip outside of time. Hardwood everywhere, a maze of rooms with tables and bars, dark moody lighting. The food is excellent Belgian inspired, sort of like very high end bar food. I had the Monk's burger (caramelized leeks and Bleu cheese and literally this is all that comes on the burger, a welcomingly simple and great burger), fries, and I samples the blueberry lemon tart and the pecan tart. The pecan tart is .