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For three star French, try Beau Monde in Philadelphia. It's known for its dessert. It's been awarded the Best of Brunch and Best of Outdoor Dining awards. This place features dancing. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features a full bar, brunch, and lunch. This restaurant is open late and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food great.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this bar/club for any saturday evening event. The DJ is probably one of the best DJ's around and can get the crowd moving. It's a smaller venue so it does get really packed but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch spot. Everyone said the crepes were delicious but filling. Mom had packed a bag of green peas for me, so I'll have to check out the crepes later. Grandpa had the ragatoullie, and Granny...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place really grows on me, I love the wait staff and man some of those crepes are just spectacular, and I love their big sidewalk patio and I love looking across the street to the other French...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
#1 reason i liked it: they have buckwheat crepes! so if you're gluten-free, this is a good place to get a tasty crepe. Busy, fun atmosphere. the bananas in my crepe weren't that fresh and tasted a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got around to checking out Beau Monde - what a treat! Had brunch and split a savory and a sweet. For the savory we had a roast chicken, spinach, tomato and Swiss cheese - very tasty. For...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I LOVE this place. We went for Valentine's Day one year, and it was a wonderful and romantic experience. We went in the middle of a snowstorm, and they had the fireplace lit, which made our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went with my dad and roommate after a Phillies game, which now that I think of it is kind of funny - all-american ballgame, followed up by fine french dining. Regardless, excellent selection of both...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shared the following with a friend: Ham egg ceddar savory crepe and Apple almond brown sugar vanilla ice cream sweet crepe. A perfect amount for two. And an amazingly different option to the typical...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
let me premise this review by telling you that my mom eats like a bird. she eats like, a very small, very fragile, not-hungry bird with dainty dinner table mannerisms--the kinduv eating habits that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch just because it had outdoor seating and I could keep an eye on my bike. I will go back for dinner because I really enjoyed the food and service. There are two types of crepes -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just checked Babelfish and L'Etage is French for over-priced crap. Someone please hold my hand and explain to me why there's a cover for this place? Any answer you give me short of extortion, I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend had the beet and goat cheese salad and I had envy of a beet and goat cheese salad.Crepes are good, not as good as France or Japan you fools who think they are. Actually Profi's in Reading...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm!! Can't go wrong w/the crepes here. I had the traditional ham & egg crepe and the banana w/nutella chocolate crepe. Nothing really stood out here, but crepes are good in general and what I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heavens Almighty!!!!Pure Bliss!!!Have no idea what else I cud add.... Both the savory and sweet crepes were deliciousssss. The waiter was friendly and stopped by just the right number of times to c if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just your average, hole-in-the-wall place that sells duck confit, locally-obtained goat cheese and gourmet andouille sausage crepes. I honestly don't see what the big deal is as it seems like there's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm rather partial to the crepes of France & Germany myself, but since a flight across the Atlantic is out of the question, Beau Monde will have to suffice. I was unimpressed with the price and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came to dance, but stayed to listen.A friend visiting from out-of-town suggested L'Etage. It was a weeknight so street parking was simple, and there was no cover.Walking upstairs, we stumbled upon an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good but not great for the price. I had the shrimp crepe with spinach and seafood sauce and my wife had some sort of sausage and egg crepe. it was good, and although I am the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow i came here by total accident today. So glad because twas on my bookmarked places that I wanted to visit. I came from CC sips so I was stuffed on lil'appetizers from here and there.I just got the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good crepes good not spectacular service- long waits at brunchs- expensive
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY CREPE!we created our savory crepe:Grilled chicken, olives & goat cheese. AHHH!!! I can't even describe how rich and satisfying this combo was. The actual crepe's are made from buckwheat which is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent crepes, different from anything else in the city. always has just the right amount of crowd to not feel like you're there by yourself, but not so crowded that you can't get a table. nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
kind of a douchey place, but the food was good and good spot for dates. it's a bit pricey but i guess you come here b/c it's nice and what not. haven't been in a while but the guy i went with was a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot elaborate here in this public forum but I have had many a great night in this dark, crowded enough, no windows, red drapy curtains, black little semi-private alcoves...bar. Im not sure how...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get out of Olde City and go here for your late-night escapades. L'Etage has several things going for it:- Great music, like REALLY great! The DJs play all kinds of stuff and mix it really well. -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What happened to this place?? Not that it was ever the most rocking place, but I have fond memories of dancing here into the wee hours to loads of those cheesy 80s songs you hate to admit you love, as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I avoided Beau Monde for the first few years I lived in Philly because I thought $15 was an insane price for a crepe. I was picturing street crepes, the kind you get in parks with nutella and banana...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious crepes! Especially the dessert crepes. I went with a friend of mine and our waiter seemed to have a thing about "dryness." When we ordered beaujolie, he said "it's a bit dry for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now Beau Monde IS somewhere I would take a date. One of my absolute favorite restaurants in all of Philly, they serve up one of my absolute favorite foods....Crepes!With a prime location you can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Parlez-vous francais?Who cares! You don't have to when all you want to do is stuff your face with crepes at this fabulous, French-themed brunch utopia!My husband and I went to brunch on Easter Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and dessert in a convenient crepe form while a someone plays an accordion in the background. What more can you ask for? Whatever that may be, beau Monde probably has it. You really can't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my neighboirhood favorites! You can't really go wrong here, always consistent and delicious. Some of my favorite savory crepes are the Coq au Vin, Beef Bourguignon, Mushroom and Cheese & of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever been on a date that was so magical that when you think back on it, it feels like a hallucinatory dream? Me either until three weeks ago with many props, kisses, and thanks to Beau...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This one has a lot of reviews, so I'll keep it short. I got the Greek crepe and my friend got to coq au vin. This is some of the best restaurant food I've ever had. It was a little pricy for me,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is magical.Last Sunday i came here twice, firstly for a post brunch happy hour with a coworker and secondly for a late supper avec mon petit ami. My little post brunch happy hour was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like crepes but some friends wanted to meet up here for dinner. The only times I've had crepes were from cheap eateries/carts in Europe and those tainted my tasted buds. The crepe "skin"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to take my wife for dinner. The ambiance is so great (they have a big, stone fireplace that creates a pretty rustic feel) and the staff is pleasant. In the warmer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their crepes. They are very creativeI had the goatcheese w/ apples ...it was a savory crepe...can't wait to go back and try more crepes
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great crepes, bad experience. Hoity-toityness abounds without warrant. Loosen up, Beau Monde - you're an upscale IHOP.Learn from the Greek myth of Narcissus: It's fine to be beautiful, just not at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia, especially for brunch. I've never ordered something I didn't love. They have great, fresh salads. A to die for, totally authentic French onion soup. And...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Better than Paris?! Oui, oui! Loved the buckwheat (gives you false hopes that it's actually healthy), crispy, yet chewy texture of the crepe, not like other places with flimsy thin, pancake-like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good selection of ingredients for their crepes, which are generally very well done, light and thin, slightly crisp crepe on the outside, and plenty of savory or sweet on the inside.Dessert crepes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those typical neighborhood city clubs - small and packed - yet it had quite the a-typical feel.We tried this club on a Saturday night with a group of friends and had such a blast. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally: French onion soup that is actually FRENCH. This place was so refreshing following my crappy travel food: crepes that were buckwheat-goodness, cider that didn't taste like a sugar cube, a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm is how I would describe the crepes at Beau Monde.It is amazing what then can put in these ginormous crepes and still have it taste delicious.We were pleasantly surprised with the size of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best crepes I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hey if you're feeling hip and want to eat an entree that most people would consider piffle, then Beau Monde is the joint for you! Hey, history has shown that you can take something like a bagel or a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Quite honestly, I don't like this place, and I hope I never go there again. Can you say OVERPRICED and PRETENTIOUS? Bleh... I've actually been here two or three times, but never stayed very long....
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not particularly a fan of crepes, considering that for the most part they are unflavorful pancakes with stuff inside. But, one blessed night in November I stopped in there for dessert & it was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beau Monde is so charming. I took a day trip with a friend from college and we couldn't have ended up at a more perfect place to catch up. We were seated by the window at a table with a mini...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beau Monde is one of those Philadelphia mainstays that never disappoints. And no matter who I take here--people always love it! The food is very fresh and yummy, yes, but it doesn't hurt that the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I gotta go all gushy about this place. The decor is noveau-y; dark patterns and tin, very warm and comfortable. The servers were smart and dressed fashionably, and the food fantastic. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beau Monde reminds me of one of my favorite brunch places in Brooklyn called the Robeling Tea Room. The atmosphere is classy but chill at the same time, the decor is a shabby chic type thing that's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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My absolutely favorite restaurant in Philly. Sweet and savory crepes! Wonderful atmosphere. Great place to bring visiting friends or relatives. Soups and salads available for non-crepe lovers. The choices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The crepes were good, but the menu was confusing. You might as well just skip most of it (the whole main and additional ingredients section) and look down at the bottom for their recommendations. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! Another great brunch place! :) Came here twice already on a weekend and it was delicious both times. Of course, I got crepes both times and thank goodness I came with three other people because...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beau Monde is perfection. I've had crepes at many different establishments but none compare to the luxurious buckwheat crepe filled with mushroom sauce, mushrooms, and sharp cheddar that the Gods...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You definitely walk into a mood when entering L'Etage. This venue is decorated with warm reds and soft browns with a wonderful bar and seating selections. The venue is versatile and has been home to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a nice long walk to the Headhouse Farmer's Market, we decided to hop over to that Beau Monde place the kids all talk about. At the outset, I was concerned about the frippery that might come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
On a Friday night, a bunch of us happened to bump into each other at a friend's store on South St, where we discovered A. was going to meet his girlfriend's parents for the first time, so the decision...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
upscale crepes at a good price - awesome restaurant!
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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I never had a terrible time at L'Etage; it's a great place to dance and it's nice that it's off the beaten path. However, the staff can be rude. Since this place is kind of small, people seem to pile on top of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After asking me to go forever, a friend drug me over to Beau Monde for brunch. I fell in love with crA�pes while I lived in Djibouti (a French Colony) - but haven't had them since coming back from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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C'est mon restaurant prefere a Philly! I love this place! Eeek! Last night I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night, I had a crA�pe filled with bananas, white chocolate, caramel and topped with smooth, delicious vanilla ice cream. The whole experience made me think of rainbows (Dave H. made me put this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been to CrA�perie Beau Monde for brunch so let me humbly admit that I fail at life for thus far never partaking in their breakfast, lunch or dinner offerings. And now that autumn has made...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i really wanted to love this place, i really tried, even to justify it in my head. but it was just okay.so i started with the butternut squash soup which set high expectations for the crepes that me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here, especially the soups. They make soups the way you would if you only had time, and also, they are amazingly flavorful and rich, like a wonderful sauce with many flavors. MMM....
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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I have been going to Beau Monde for the last 10 years and it continues to impress me. The food and atmosphere are a great value in a city where things seem to be getting more and more expensive everyday. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this restaurant so much after having dinner there I returned the next day for lunch. The atmosphere is very baroque and arty with good music. The food was awesome. I had a braised duck breast...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a wonderful experiencePhilly seems to have more than its share of French/Belgium eateries which suits me just fine. I liked that Beau Monde hits all the necessary high notes without any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited about Beau Monde, as it came highly recommended. However, I was disappointed the moment I walked in as the hostess was unfriendly. I don't think she even smiled or greeted us...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a late brunch yesterday aiming to get an outdoor seat, but alas the wait was too long so we accepted a seat inside. I was starving. After we ordered, our drinks came out in a timely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place has in interesting "Grandma's Outta Town House Party" feel with trompe-l'A�il curtain-wallpaper combo, but the place was dim & comfy enough. Dropped in on a Friday night...early on people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh la la, crepes! i've been to beau monde for dinner several times and now have a strategy. salad for dinner, save room for the decadent, sweet and tasty dessert crepes. the savory crepes are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I so badly wanted this to be a 5 star destination! The decor reminded me of New Orleans (my hometown) and I had been looking forward to going to Beau Monde ever since my co-worker mentioned it. So,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for the story slams and it seems like a really interesting space. When there's not a show or some sort of performance going on it's full of assholes.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i suggest this place for groups, yes, but arrive early if it's a weekend. i've had a ton of fun dancing here on some occasions and on others it was way too packed to even move, much less dance. much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! I wish there was a creperie this good in D.C.I've eaten here with a group of girlfriends and come with my boyfriend for a romantic dinner...this space is well suited to either. The decor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beau Monde is a nice destination for brunch. The extensive build your own crepe options are fantastic. They also have good soups and salads. Great outdoor seating area that is slightly raised and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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I recently had an awful experience at L'Etage. While watching a Martha Graham Cracker performance, the waitress spilled an entire drink on my boyfriend. So, I'm an adult, and I understand that these things...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I write this review with the sincere hope that it will inspire me to go back to Beau Monde in the very near future. While I've only been once, it was such a blissful experience that perhaps I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, once for birthday, and once for my bridal shower. i really like it! the biggest nuisance I would say is the parking, since its so close to south street, but this was at a time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of my favorite restaurants... ever =) When I used to live here, it was my family's go-to place for special occasions. Now that I'm back, it was already my birthday-dinner choice,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I havn't been here in a while though I used to frequent it for the Story Slam. It's a pretty bar and stuff, it's staffed by nice looking pretty people and it has a fine selection of Beligian beers....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here for brunch twice. When I say brunch I mean, we actually came at 2 pm on Sunday to avoid all the other people getting actual brunch.Still, it counted as brunchI've had the Coq a vin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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The service here is bad- It took over 2 hours from start to finish for us to get our meal. The table was dirty, and the hostess never offered to clean it up for us. The waitress was very inattentive and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll tout that I make a mean crepe. So I usually don't like to pay for them when they're often expensive and eh. I have no regrets about spending some dough on Beau Monde though. My smoked salmon,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still give Beau Monde four stars. However, the last time I went I was super disappointed in the service. When we arrived at the door, a hostess was nowhere to be found.... Until I spotted...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was delicious! Some people here have complained about the drink prices, but I would like to say they are comparable to every other restaurant of its caliber downtown. Service was fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Four of us had crepes for brunch and two or three mimosas each. Our bill came to 170$. (!!!!) Apparently the mimosas, which are not special in the least bit, are eight or nine bucks each. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with two friends of mine. I had a special savory crepe that had smoked salmon and some other stuff in it. I wasn't really thrilled with the taste of it. The crepe tasted a bit burned...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't speak French, but after brunch I'm lead to believe that Beau Monde translates to "Big Crepe"!My wife and I met another couple for crepes and were all pleasantly surprised with offerings....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good option for brunch, they do wonderful service, although having successive crepe courses (apart from the salads) can sometimes become a little uninspired and filling. They use fresh ingredients,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you for hosting the 1st Person Story Slams!Cheap beer is the only thing that is cheap in here though. Everything else is coated in bling. Its a pretty little venue/ resturant/ dance party place....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Listen to everyone's words when they say Beau Monde is the best crepe place in town. Ok, so there's not too many, but many would even argue that it's one of the best crepe places around, ever. While...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Beau Monde always aims to please. It has a charming atmosphere equipt with romantic lighting. It is a great date place, or a great place to get together for dinner with friends. You can choose from a wide...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Creperie!When the wifey and I were invited to Beau Monde, we were thinking that Crepes for dinner wouldn't be that filling, so we went to see JUNO beforehand and ate popcorn. I really regret doing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me & the girl have been meaning to go to this place for the past year and finally made it with a friend on a just-warm-enough almost-spring night to eat crepes on the outside.We had the house soup and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in on a wednesday night when it was pretty much deserted, but I liked it that way. A totally chill place with a big dance floor area and a big loungey area with couches and stools and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing better than crepes for a Sunday brunch! I loved my dishes there. The salad was a great bed of spring mix sprinkled with goat cheese & a lovely vinaigrette to top it off. The sweet crepe I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded, but not overwhelming. I don't like the cover, but I guess it's not too high a price to look at such attractive (and tattooed) bartenders. The place feels a little schizophrenic - half...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would take a bullet for Beau Monde.Best place in the city to start your Saturdays or Sundays. Still can't get over how good their potatoes are.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i tried one of the special on a late sunday brunch -- we'd waited over a hour past the time we'd called ahead and confirmed at sabrina's and finally left. we walked into beau monde, and the people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I might as well discuss the bad and get it overwith and then go onto the good things. My only problem was I went with a friend on a Sunday evening and the place was so loud. We were wedged between...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
deliciouso! I had a recent date here and it was tops. Great decor. Nice ambiance. Tasty savory and sweet crepes. Try the goat cheese and ham in the mushroom snauce.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place for a first date or even a late drink/dessert!Beautiful interior and a great upstairs lounge!crepes to die for! mmmmmmm...love brunch in the summer here with outside seating!
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Consistently good food and good service. Nice atmosphere. Great date restaurant. We have been going here for years and are never disappointed. Also great for brunch.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is fun! its right above beau monde - and boasts a decent sized bar, lounge area, and dance floor. The DJ played a good mix of top 40, 80s!!, and reggae/reggae-tone. He mixed stuff well -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a really cute restauarnt located on a quiet corner a street away from the craziness that is south street. Beau Monde is a crepe place - and they have both sweet and salty crepes. I got a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like crepes. Seriously. Most of the time, I'm wary about going to a new place, but I was certainly game to try me some crepes.The floral walls were a little disorienting, but the place was homey,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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I absolutely love this place. It's by far my favorite restaurant in Philly. The atmosphere is wonderful, the food-no matter what you order- is absolutely delicious, the service is good (and i'm very picky...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i adore this place.such cute decor...although i wish for a table by the fireplace.crepes are excellent (and not as greasy as la creperie)...lots of choices and can be fairly inexpensive.even better is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this place 5 stars but the only (-) to this restaurant was its service. Maybe it was a sunday and it was more of a quiet night but the waitress were just standing around by the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with crepes in Paris years ago, then spent many fruitless (no pun intended) years trying to find really good ones here. Beau Monde is the only authentic creperie I know of in Philly,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They may charge a $5 cover on weekends, have a tiny dance floor, and charge $8 for a vodka cocktail, but I can't help but love L'Etage. There's always a crowd but it's never too overwhelming and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the finest, and least expensive, brunches I've ever had. The bloody marys are tasty as hell too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, i finally brunched at Beau Monde...and it was delicious. Showed up with a friend slightly post-prime brunch time (about 1 o'clock) and only had to wait about 10 minutes, which was just fine, as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The crpes at this place were nothing out of the ordinary at first glance. They came out piping hot within 15 minutes of ordering and they were laid out on a simple plate with a little bit of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My biggest weakness is crepes. Stumbled into Beau Monde by chance and will definitely go back if not for the fact that i live in San Francisco!! Had their Coq au Vin crepe and it was to die for along...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
alright, i can't pretend to be a hipster anymore, and admit that i love l'etage. it's a club. sure, it tries to advertise itself as some lounge-y place, but it's not. it's where my friends and i go...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go to Beau Monde it's either raining or snowing or about to do one or the other, which is perfect because I like to pretend I'm dining in Paris instead of South Street and it makes the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. Usually when I eat stuff that is supposed to be cheap and it's not, I get all pissy and deliver a huge rant about it. That is what I was prepared to do with Beau Monde when I sat down there for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is there nothing more exquisite than a sunny Philly afternoon, a chilled lambic, and a savory crepe that almost always demands a second? Someday, I will act on that second helping. Until then, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went here for dessert crepes. Holy crap, they're so good! It wasn't busy on a Thursday night so, we sat outside. The crepes that were ordered I think were all from the recommended...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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It took them a couple of minutes to sit us, but it was well worth it! People are nice and the crepes are delicious.
menupages.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Went there with friends for the first time and loved it. Since then, we went back twice. Some savory crepes (I did not like like their coq au vin) are not as flavorful, but the sweet crepes are very very...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very mediocre crepes. I gave it a 3 because the ambience is nice. Very disappointed overall.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here one night a while ago with some friends, and, eh, it was okay. The decor is actually pretty nice, but the place had a weird vibe. The drinks were okay, and it had a (small) dance floor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For live music and cabaret nights this place can be worth checking out, otherwise it definitely matches the descriptions below. Every 1st Thursday Martha Graham Cracker, of Pig Iron Theatre Company...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do yourself a favor, be sure to go with as a group of at least 5 people so you can order a few different kinds of crepes and split them among the table. there are so many good kinds that it's hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt, the best crepes i have had in the US. I had crepe in front of the Notre Dam. I think they were almost as good. They have *real* cheese. I have noticed that most people think you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ooo la la!Lots of tasty crepes for both dinner and dessert! I don't think anyone in our party of 11 had the same thing, and everyone loved their choice!I ordered one thing for dessert and got another....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lets get the bad out of the way first... If you don't want to blow $30-$40 per person on Brunch go to IHOP. The good news is that this place is GREAT! Crapes, Crapes, and more delicious Crapes. Get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this place. They have a great selection of savory and sweet Crepes. I love also that for the Creamer they use the cow dispenser...that's so catchy and fun!Plus the out door...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the grilled vegetable crepe and on a rating from 1 to 10 I would give it a 6. I had never had crepes served in that style before so it was a new experience. If I visit again I would add a few...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Crepe I had was DELICIOUS- and not too filling like most brunch places are. It had poached eggs, tomatos, onions, peppers, maybe some cheese inside, and a big blob of guacamole on top. Sounds a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful interior and scrumptious crepes. Try the Smoked Salmonserved with roasted leeks & creme fraiche-- absolutely amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like crepes, this is the place to go. Beau Monde is a semi-trendy corner spot with outdoor seating and a healthy selection of "savory" (meaning: entree) and "sweet" crepes. They know how to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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crepes are the closest to france ive found in the city...good creative (do-it-yourself) fare...fun atmosphere
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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We were seated promptly, the coffee was hot, tasty and plentiful, the service was attentive, and the waitresses were all wearing funky Parisian stockings! :) The menu was innovative and the food was superb!!!...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On the surface, L'etage has everything I would seem to want in a bar. Loungey seats, a great beer and wine selection, a pretty bar and a gloomy ambiance. However, there is something that bugs me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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This was my first and probably only visit I will ever make to this restaurant. I went with my boyfriend and two other friends. We went in and were seated immediately, which I thought was great. Then, we all...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Being French, I crave good crepes and am a harsh critic. Beau Monde crepes get two thumbs-up. Authentic savory crepes made with buckwheat, original and delicious menu options, and a great atmosphere make Beau...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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A exquisite draw away from the crush of Olde City and Rittenhouse with an overall ambiance that alludes to the consummate lounge. A spacious enough dancefloor, with cosy booths and tapestry inspired wallpaper...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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My husband and I ate at the bar rather than waiting for a table - he "wasn't hungry" so we shared the chicken, tomato and garlic (maybe onions too?) crepe as well as the dessert special which was a pumpkin pie...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Remember that time a few years back when every single new bar in the city had a French name with a French theme? Which basically meant hanging up a bunch of old Godard posters everywhere and offering...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever the weather warms I snag a table outside and pretend I'm in Europe.Before I came here I thought crepes were for dessert. Apparently you can put anything in a crepe and it is an instant meal!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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This place has amazing crepes and you can make combinations of anything. Make sure to try the thin pizza in the beginning and desert crepes at the end. Quaint, cozy atmosphere with a fireplace but yet classy....
menupages.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Beau Monde combines great food with wonderful ambiance and professional yet down-to-earth service. The filled crepes are huge and tasty while the wood tables, candlelight, and gas fireplace create a cozy...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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The moment we entered the door - we were greeted and served. The wait person was friendly, helpful, patient and had great suggestions. The food was EXTRAORDINARY! The Bloody Mary's are the best! We thoroughly...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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This place is absolutely fantastic. I've been looking for a good creperie ever since I first got addicted to savory crepes in Paris two years ago, and Beau Monde has the best selection and quality of anywhere...
menupages.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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The best crepes in the city! Go in the warmer months, when you can sit on the veranda. Everything is delicious, but the dessert crepes with the bananas and white chocolate are to die for.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Went to Beau Monde for the first time last night. I must say it was good. I really enjoyed it. The ambience was cool and the food is good. I must say, I'd always pick crepes as a part of my dessert rather than...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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I think Beau Monde is the only place to get crepes in Philly. Thank goodness it's delicious! Lovely ambiance with french doors/windows throughout, and sitting outside is nice when weather permits. Staff is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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I was blown away by the beauty of this place. It is obvious that the designers put effort into every tiny detail. Fortunately, the food quality matches the decor. Beau Monde is a sure bet.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Recently went here for dessert with friends. It was AMAZING! The place is beautiful and the desserts were fabulous. I had a crepe with apples, caramel and brown sugar. It was huge, definitely big enough to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here twice-the first before my yelping days and i forgot about this find until recently. they have fabulous crepes and ambience. the crepes themselves are reasonably priced, altho adding...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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This is quickly becoming my favorite place to eat in the city. Just off the hustle and bustle of South st, this is a laid back yet classy place to eat. If you go for nothing else, the dessert(s) here are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent crepes! I had the savory crepe special. There were mushrooms, asaparagus, gruyere, and lots of other things I don't recall inside. But I do remember that it was a flavor explosion!My...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
an awesome spot for sunday brunch. sit outside and enjoy the weather with a nice cold bloody mary. the grilled tuna salad is seriously the best salad ive ever eaten and the crepes are awesome. i try...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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For a birthday dinner I came here- based on the previous reviews. Finally- a laidback yet elegant, reasonably priced French restaurant. Beautiful place, wonderful crepes. I can't wait to come to this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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Casual yet elegant is the best way to describe Beau Monde, and Breton style crepe bistro. The atmosphere is romantic but not overly, they have paper napkins on the table. Its a great spot for a casu...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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The hardest part of moving out of Bella Vista was leaving L'etage. Beautifully decorated-- I like this spot during the week for a relaxing glass of wine or on the weekends for a party atmosphere. Oh...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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The first time I went to L'Etage was for a birthday dinner- they accomodated 20 people, no problem. (Clearly, a reservation needs to be made. ) The atmosphere is cozy and intimate; the decor is lovely. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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At first, when I received my entree, the one description that popped into my mind was "Glorified Hotpocket"....not to mention an expensive one. Then, bite by bite, I realized that what I was dining on was not...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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To kick off my sister's bachelorette party, a bunch (just a note -- I would not recommend trying to go with a LARGE group; six or seven, at most) of gals gathered at Beau Monde for dinner. I made reservations...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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The wait was slightly longer than estimated and the service was spotty, but the baked pear salad had a delicious dressing, the savory crepe was lovely, and the chocolate, coconut, coffee ice cream sweet crepe...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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The food was wonderful, all the combinations are complex but each flavor complements the other flavors. We sat outside because it was a nice day, but never felt ignored. We split the roast duck salad with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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Crepes, crepes, crepes! savory or sweet, they have it all. While I love pretty much all of their savory crepes, and go there for dinner, this would be a good place for dessert and a drink, as there ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Is there a more beautifully designed restaurant in all of Philly? With it's shimmering wall-to-wall gold panelling, sleek hardwood floors, & floor-to-ceiling windows opening out onto the street, Beau Monde is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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I've been to this restaurant many times over the last several years, and have never been disappointed. The food is consistent and good. The dessert crepes are addictive - I cannot leave a meal, even brunch,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2005
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Quite possibly the best date spot. Nice romantic setting from the second you walk in the door. My waitress was funny, attentive and helpful. The crepes are to die for. There are so many ways to dress them up...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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I was here on a late Sunday afternoon and had a great time. The crepes were bigger and better than any I've ever had before, even in Paris. I had the recommended savory coq au vin, swiss cheese and herb butter...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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The first time I tried this place I liked it, because I choose a brunch crepe that wasn't too rich. Yesterday, I got the mushroom,swiss cheese, roasted almond and I added the sausage. The mushrooms was the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2004
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Beau Monde is a real treasure. The food is always unbelievably good. Both vegetarians and carnivores have a huge selection of top-quality, delicious crepes, salads, and other items. I can't describe in less...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2004
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When I lived in Philly, my sister and I had a weekly dinner date at Beau Monde every Sunday night, and not once in 5 years was it a disappointment. Now living in New York, I make sure that every time we go to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2004
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i had an anniversary dinner at beau monde recently. the crepes are delicious and the portion sizes not excessive, just right. decor is very warm, inviting and the music modern and enjoyable. i had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2004
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I was here a few years ago, and enjoyed it very much. So I decided to go back with my husband. We had a great time, waited about 30 minutes for a table on a Sunday evening. But, the bar was nice, and we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2004
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Food: Awesome crepes, the ingredients blended well together for the cream spinach/chicken crepe and while the banana/Nutella crepe is a little bit too sweet, it really warms you up in the chilly afternoon. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2004
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Great place to go for something other than your standard "meat, sauce, vegetable" dining experience. Don't leave without trying a desert crepe either, I'd recommend what we got: Cherry Compote with Creme...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2003
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Last week a group of 10 of us dined there and had a great time....we are all pretty much regulars there (in smaller groups) but were so happy with how they handled our party. We weren't rushed along and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2003
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Nice to meet someone for a glass of wine & a dessert crepe, and the salads are very good. But when the ingredients cost 25 cents and they charge you 14 dollars... it's a little outrageous.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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Absolutely the best place in Philly for brunch. No matter when you choose to eat there, make sure you have the dessert with nutella and hazelnut ice cream. I know people who now travel from out of state for...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2003
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this is what lounging in philadelphia should be like -- low lighting, a good wine list, and cheese.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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I recently went to try L'Etage with high hopes. I got there and was immediately happy with the decor. Very French with the curtains and wall paper. Getting a drink was slow but not painfully so. What got me...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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Funky , waitstaff is alittle flaky but fun , good food , great dessert crepes.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Personaly I would rate this resturant as one of the top ten in philidelphia.And when the second floor is finished they'll have it all. Great food tremendous drinks and live music and dance.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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This pretty, Parisian-looking (but noisy) 65-seat restaurant specializes in crepes, and is usually filled with Gen-Xers or lively groups, thanks to its affordable prices. The restaurant prepares two types of...
frommers.com - user review
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beau monde is crazy for crepes! though this beautifully decorated eatery serves appetizers and salads as well, the crepes are the main attraction. and they aren't just for dessert...
10best.com - user review
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a chi-chi lounge in south philly...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this romantic eatery serves fine, overstuffed breton style crepes. the restaurant features mahogany doors and windows, gold-leaf panels, and a fireplace. in warmer weather, there is outdoor seating...
igougo.com - user review
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everything old seems new again, and cripes are back on the scene. we canit think of a pleasanter place to have them than in this restored house, on a no-frills center city block. french doors thrown open in...
gayot.com - user review
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the food was great...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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romantic creperie near south street...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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