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I've been coming here since I moved to Philly about 6 years ago and it's one of my favorite go-to spots. I'm not really a beer person and it's hard to find beers I really love at most places, but the selection here is great and I don't think I've had a bad beer yet. My favorite thing about monks though has to be the MUSSELS! I can easily just make a meal out of them, and all the different recipes are great (the one with bacon is definitely my fav!) go with a group and order a few different pots, you will not be disappointed. In general I've never had bad service, though I will admit I am never very critical of serving staff (working as a waitress myself for 3 years makes you a bit more understanding of minor mistakes and longer-than-expected waits.) I always recommend this place, it's a nice casual night out with good food and great beer.

This is a nice place, I always want the veal cheeks but someone near me always gets the mussels and end up doing the same! They are great! Service is a bit snobby, it is very dark, but the food and drink quality seem to make up for it. I reccomend going for lunch, much less crowded and sunlight allows for proper vision.

the location of where its at is crazy took us awhile to find it we finally got in sat down and love the way it looked in there very chill relaxed i love the different taste of beers and the foor was amazing!!

I am honestly shocked by the bad reviews. I've had nothing but great food, superb service, and fabulous beer at Monk's and I consider myself to be quite intolerant of mediocrity where service is concerned! Whenever friends are in town, we make it a priority to swing by, even if just for a Belgian beer and the best mussels anywhere around. (Try the Thai!!) To the previous comment, no- I have never been to Belgium "like you have", but I don't think that the fact makes me unable to assess food quality. I love the pommes frites. To each his own, I suppose. To me, Monk's Cafe is just a good time.

This is my favorite place in Philly. Great food and awesome beer! It can get crowded but if you can get a table you will not be disappointed.

great burgers, great mussels. unpredictable service. good prices. disappointing chicken wings - undercooked and mushy skin with uninspiring sauce

good Belgian beer [select]ion and mussels. the rest of the menu is nothing special and over priced. the service sucks too. if you want a larger beer [select]ion, great food and friendly, knowledgable service, try Eulogy instead.