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For three star Belgian, try Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia. Check out this affordable place in the Downtown area. It's known for its bar food. The menu is a who`s who list of belgian boi (beers of importance) and excellent. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar, brunch, and lunch. This place is open late.
4.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of those places where anything i can possibly write has already been written. so let me just say that on a recent visit i had the very best seitan cheesesteak i've ever had in this city (i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm one of maybe 5 people in Philly who isn't totally in love with Monk's. In fact, I probably shouldn't even write this review since I only visit Monk's about once a year. I've had some burgers with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place would be great if it was larger than the bathrooms at it's sister restaurants. I get asked to go to Monk's a couple times a year - and each time I'm foolish enough to go. Sooner or later...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
259 reviews, what's one more? An even effin number, that's what. Soooooo Monks... What to write, what to write? Went on wednesday night around 7, didn't have to wait too long got a quiet table in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer oasis... I love going here with out-of-towners and beer snobs. Both would appreciate the "Bible"Only problem with this place is that it's always packed, so try to get to Monk's early. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night at 9p is not the best time to hit up Monk's if you're already hungry Lesson learned!We arrived at 9p on the dot and asked to be seated for dinner. We were told "about a half hour wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to say here; this place is as good as it gets for beer and mussels. It's ranked as one of the top places to get a beer in the world.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Vastly over rated: Expensive beer, average food, poor staff (the back bar tender is a rude wise-ass with zero customer skills, the Irish girl in the front looks really unhappy
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The beer is great and the food is pretty good, BUT (ah yes, the but), they're kind of jerks there. It's one of those places where sometimes it's worth it (if you're dying for a huge beer selection or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no better bar in Philadelphia. Controversial statement? Well, if you want cheap watered down cocktails, tacky lighting and beer that tastes like piss for $2, it would be.But you don't want...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Founder's Kentucky Breakfast Stout? Yes, please. I would give Monk's 5/5 just for carrying this beer (although for a limited time) and the fact the food is great certainly doesn't hurt. I normally go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in Philly. Great beer selection. Lots of mussles and frites. Good sandwiches too. It's sometimes hard to get a seat, with long waits and a crowded bar, but it's worth it....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place, and I was really, really looking forward to drinking and dining there. Unfortunately, the bartender was not looking forward to me drinking and dining there because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait can be hellish, but once you're seated (after up to 2 hours) seems worth it. We always get the mussels (Bruges, Monks, Flemish, Provence), the amazing duck salad with walnuts and chevre, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place because it's really one-of-a-kind in Center City, but I write with the bias that I came here with a group on a Friday night which happened to not be extremely crowded, so our service...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am having great difficulty getting good service in this city recently and I am not sure why. I assure you Philadelphia I am actually quite a generous tipper. Anyway, monk's has always been a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't love a good Belgian beer... but does Monks have the food to back it up? I think so. Their mussels are top notch, but I think a menu needs some standout, unique items to earn a four star...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT FOOD AND GREAT DRINKS!!I LOVE Monk's and I'm always bringing friends there. I always get the Framboise Lamic (raspberry beer) and all their mussels are delicous! All thier food is great...I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's is dark, raucous, and sports a beer list long enough that you might go cross-eyed trying to read it (in the dark.) It definitely keeps the "medieval bar experience" alive. If you're in Center...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a 40 minute wait for our table, but we went to the back bar to sample beers from their extensive offerings. The features menu was very helpful. We were seated, and enjoyed a nice meal (I, a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really reasonable and consistently good quality food and portions. Love, love their salad nicoise. The french fries are pretty finger licking good too. If you get here after 11:30am for lunch or after...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food, beer and atmosphere, the service is so so but the staff work their asses off so whatever thats the only problem I had, oh and the fries are good but much too small : )
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a GREAT place if you are into Beligan beer. They have many many many beers on tap and imported from Europe. The staff are all very knowledgeable about the beers that they serve, so don't be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based off of service and food. I am not a beer drinker!We waited in front of the hostess booth for almost 10 minutes before being greeted. After the 30 minute wait for a table, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bf LOVES beer. He's taught me a lot and has definitely expanded my palate in regards to beer. So when we were in Philly for a biz trip and learned about Monk's, we had to make a stop. According to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Monks is quite possibly the most overrated burger and beer place in the city. Yes -- they have a wide beer selection, but it's not worth waiting to be seated or waiting for the boring food. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's is one of my favorite spots in the city. The beer list is unparalleled, with a frequently-changing selection of interesting drafts. Best fries in Philadelphia, and decent vegetarian options - I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The beer list is impressive, but I'm not big on sampling beer. I just stick to my Corona.The service was slow. The place is packed, so there can be a long, long wait, and once you're in, you probably...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! Loved sitting at the bar. Too many good beers to choose from! I tried thd Belgian beers (since this is a Belgian restaurant) - Duvel draft and Chimay triple ale. Try what they're known...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to Monk's. The beer list is the longest I've seen -- ever -- aside from Eulogy. I went on a Thursday to avoid the weekend crowd, and I went late. We had a pretty big group (8...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really really really wanted to love monks. I wish I could give more stars but it was literally just OK. The beer selection is of course large and they had some of my favorites on tap (Delirium...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Monk's a couple times last year and just recently went back this year. The quality of the food and portion size both slightly decreased. I mention the portion size even though my entree on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible beer selection, a great place to enjoy a Chimay and burger- better yet you get to avoid the pretentious cosmo-sipping and obnoxious jA�ger-bomb-slamming crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Third stop on the Philly UYE. Baby, don't listen to what the other DCers say. Mama still loves you.And holy shit, your fries got better! Also, thank you sooooooo much for not fucking up my medium-rare...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Burger, Beers and Fries. Master those elements and immortality is yours. No matter what day of the week it is, when it comes to dinner, I can never say no to those three elements. That is why Monk's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we arrived at 8p on a Saturday and were told there was a 45m wait-we were able to get drinks from the amazing selection at the bar. our wait was only 35m and we order two small bowls of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with bf around 5PM after shopping all day. Got seated by the window right away and our waiter came to get our order in a couple minutes. Don't remember the waiter's name but he was VERY...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to bore you with some long review. I had a dirty hoe and a seitan cheese steak with fries on the side. Heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's was rated in the top ten of world bars-this place is abeer loversheaven upon the Earth. The downside tot his location is the limited,. if any available parking at all, $$$$ parking lots, small...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth going here just for the umpteen Belgian beers they have to offer. Even if you're not a beer drinker per se, there is probably a beer that you will like and the staff knows their beer, so they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's a lot I can say about my visit here, but I'm not entirely sure it's all worth going into, but we'll see.I can see where the love comes from. The beer list is impressive - provided you like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to fellow yelper LydiaH for setting up this Philly UYE. We stopped here after our museum visit for lunch. The establishment was small but comfortable. The menu is a focus of typical bar food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.25 stars. Monk's is probably best known for an extensive beer list, and I was not disappointed with their selection. Indeed, not only was the list massive, but they had all of their beers in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am over Monk's and will not return. Over the years, I have visited this place hoping that service and food would improve. If anything, Monk's has gotten progressively worse over the years. Upon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.I know that Monk's set the standard for Philly's now amazing beer scene, but they just don't do it for me anymore. Of course their selection is amazing. The food, however, has gone downhill in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to give MONK's a good review but after my last visit I really couldn't. Yes their beer selection is extensive. If you want a Miller High Life or Yuengling this is NOT the place for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice, dark, laid-back spot to unwind. loved the duck salad and the fries w/sauce. friendly service. will return.....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best beer selection that I've found so far in Center City. The mussels never disappoint. Great place to grab drinks and food and removed feel you get when you go in, especially in the back room.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the scallops alone. Went pre-father's day on a very, very busy Friday night and waited an hour. Not too much of a problem though as I was able to get a few beers from the front bar with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try to go to this place whenever I visit Philly. Last weekend I had an excellent seitan cheesesteak. I'm not sure how they sauteed the vegetables and seitan but it was perfect. Seriously one of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1st rule: take the speed line in if you are coming from Jersey. Your curiosity to try as many beers as you can, will get you toasted. Awesome atmosphere. I already plan on making another trip back....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My spider senses kicked into over drive as I drove down 16th in search of the hotness that this city had to offer and by clicking on my phone to check out yelp, the reviews just confirmed my tingling...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mussels..if you're a fan of definitely go here. The BEST fries also and outstanding beer selection. Tables are tiny but guess you have to do that so you can cram a bunch of people into a small area....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good bartenders, surly bartenders. The fries are good; the mussels are fine; the burgers are usually cooked incorrectly but still delicious. Oh, and plenty of fine beer on tap. On...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a late night dinner here, my first time, after a show at the Wilma; I think we sat at 11. I had the Ardennes burger with parma ham and some king of gooey, delicious cheese. I liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. I've been here twice now so I can probably give a fair and balanced review(No not the Fox News type). Monk's is located just off of 16th St. and Locust. It's a medium-small space with some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love seafood so this place was perfect. Frites, mussels, and beer! All yummy. The selection of beer was excellent. This is a great place to go out with a friend or two.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My one word review of Monk's would be: BOOTY! And for the men out there, this is the bad sort of 'booty'!Decided to hit Monk's after realizing it was only blocks away from our hotel, and knew we were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had guests visiting this weekend and decided to give Monk's a try. They have a large beer selection and a decent sized menu. I ordered a burger and it was really good. My table shared 2 baskets of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with other reviewers that Monk's Cafe is a must visit if you are in the Philadelphia area. It's a small dive-ish bar with a few tables. They don't take reservations, so depending on the time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's kind of sad for me to do this since I've been coming here since I was 22 (cue Edit and Archie singing "Those Were The Days"). But in a lot of ways Monk's has been a shadow of it's former self for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A must visit when you're in the Philadelphia area. Monk's has inexpensive good food, and a wide selection of Belgian beers. Be sure to try the Pomme Frites and Mussels, as you enjoy a fine Belgian...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The wait on a busy night can be a bit of a drag, but they have great Belgian beers (I'm already a fan), very nice food (awesome sandwiches for a beer place, and as everybody is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading some of the negative reviews...I felt like I should post my recent experience at Monk's.I felt the service was very professional. Both bartenders were pleasant & prompt with service....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Monk's has some of the best food in the city. I really do! I have been coming here for a long time and it is consistently good. The plusses: 1)excellent selection of burgers with interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT beer. Lots of options on tap and tons of bottles. If you are into "girly" drinks they have lambic's and cider type things that are quite good. The servers are usually knowledgeable about the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's is one of the original beer enthusiast location to visit in Philly. Keep in mind there's two bars inside, so if it is busy up front you might find a cozy chair in the back.Monk's offers...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Belgian beerhaus. I really can't think of how it can get better. Even the long waits for tables and snug seating (unless you are in a booth) adds to the charm. Mussels, burgers, beer... mmmm.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok the main reason I have given this place two stars is based on one day here, earlier this year, perhaps in February?, which now seems like so long ago. Time does have a funny way of flying...Well,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome beerlist!!! Watch out for dinner time on weekends as it gets jam packed and waiting for a table can take quite some time. Mussels, beer and a good burger is always a nice idea, but the burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally visited this Philly legend, as I suggested it as an outing for our softball team (Yes, Kevin S and I are on the same team).Monk's did not disappoint. I found myself literally overwhelmed by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had an opportunity to experience the legend that is Monks this past Friday with a group from my Softball team. It was totally packed, so instead of grabbing a table, we went straight for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perusing through the "Beer Bible" I discovered the owner of the restaurant was "knighted" in Belgium for beer making. I'm not sure if I really read this or if this was a beer induced fantasy....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Non-beer drinkers who go here: There is hope for you!The real reason I've given Monk's three stars is because I'm not a beer person, who was tagging along with beer people. The beer people thought...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't comment on the food, but I do know they were a shining oasis of pure beauty as I left the Rittenhouse square, need to pee so badly, having been shunned and rebuked by the fancy hotels there,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really crowded, and it took forever to get a table for 6. It was a good place, but I'm not sure what all the fuss is about...I went with the pulled pork sandwich. It was really good,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a fan of real Belgian beer (Blue Moon devotees, beware!), then Monk's might just be your new favorite watering hole. Boasting one of the best all-around beer menus on the Eastern Seaboard...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious. Love the Provence style Mussels. Love the beer. The crowd is hard to avoid. Go early or late. Avoid prime time.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I was in Philly for work in February and my friend who recently moved there demanded we go here for dinner on a Monday night. The place was crowded, but not too crowded to get a table...still an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Any bar with a bible for beers is one that is after my own heart.Monks. What can I say? One of my favorite bars in the city. This place has the most extensive beer list I have seen in awhile - and not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, well, well...my girlfriend took me here for my birthday last week, and I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed! The place was rammed when we got there, so the wait for a table was a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My great friend Jonny recently told me that Monk's was recently rated the #3 bar in the country by Beer Advocate magazine. Having a bar THAT good in my city, is phenomenal. On top of that, the prices...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Contrary to the quiet monasteries which produce their irresistible ales, Monk's consistently packs in throngs of thirsty Philadelphians on a nightly basis. Whether its the mugs of bold brews or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The absolute best beer bar in all of Philadelphia hands down. Forget for a moment that they have absolutely decadent pots of mussels with a large variety of ingredient choices, forget the simply...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent burger, but I'd still much rather go to Good Dog. Woof. Didn't get to try the mussels because my punk friends had eaten cheesesteaks before dinner so they were stuffed. Seriously, who does...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never has Monk's ever dissapointed me! The mussels are always tasty. The veal cheeks ( I never ate veal until my friend a chef suggested we get them as an app) i order every time without fail. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite spot for mussels, Belgian beer and relaxed vibe. Monk's is a Philadelphia landmark in my mind.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, so so bar. I know I am going to be torn to pieces for this review, but i didn't particularly like the bar. The beer was a bit overpriced, the selection was good but seemed to stay to a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was in Philly this past weekend, hanging out with a college buddy. He has a penchant ... er, OBSESSION with belgian beers, so we decided to eat lunch at Monk's. Let me just start off by saying...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Monks is a great place to go out for the night, but I can't eat there. The fries are inconsistent. some are crispy, some are soggy. The Mussels, are also inconsistent. Some of the sauces are good,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to start by saying that I have friends that swear by this bar! I am not like that but I greatly greatly appreciate it. I recommend this place to absolutely anyone visiting Philly and I think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow, what a beer selection. funny thing - i went to boston this weekend and met two ppl (separately) who had visited philly and they both mentioned going to monks and being impressed. so thanks monks...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to do this. I actually liked Monk's for the first year we lived here, and the list of restaurants I deem acceptable in Philly feels like it's shrinking. But we were in last night and I have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What can you say about Monk's that hasn't been said. Great beers served at the correct temperature and in the right glass, cozy, read crowded, room and interminable waits. Servers friendlier than the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Monk's for dinner and a couple brews... had fun and a very good selection beer... we were killing a couple hours before hitting a show at the Kimmel and Monk's served that purpose well......
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in for dinner and drinks a couple weekends ago with my girlfriend.Since we arrived at 6pm on a Saturday, the 45 minute wait seemed reasonable and we made our way over to the front bar in hopes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After several years of hearing about my friend's favorite pub ever, I finally had a chance to head to Monk's in Philadelphia. High praise means high expectations (I'd heard of plans to spend bachelor...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love it here. There is never enough room but I still look forward to this place. I love the fries and the mussles. My friends love the beer. And its service is fine... just good luck on parking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my previous review, I complained about the lack of room at Monk's but that hasn't really kept me away. My love of its vast selection of beer has forced me to give up on it as a nighttime...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the bizarro world that restaurants kind of live in. They forget that there are places like the Foodery that sells the same beer they do for about half the price which is still really inflated....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate dinner at 5 on a Monday, but the bar was still crowded. Always a good sign in a beer bar.Personally, I'm not into many Belgian beers, but I had heard nothing but good things about Monk's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived down the street and around the corner from this place for 3 years. it was my neighborhood joint. I guess was a regular, eventually... But, this is not a place to stop and slam a few brews,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My second favorite beer bar in the Northeast after Mahar's in Albany, New York! I know nothing of their food (although I hear its pretty good), but God bless those Trappist monks from Belgium and this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Jesus, this is one of the places that made me love Philly when I moved here. Having previously lived in Pittsburgh and enjoyed the wonderful Sharp Edge and their fantastic Belgian and microbrew...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my fiance is a total beer snob. there are hundreds of bottles of fancy shmancy beer in his cellar. I dont really love beer like that. It is ok, but i dont really appreciate its finer characteristics....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best fries and burgers in town. Like everyone says, its frequently packed but the food is worth the wait. Service can be spotty but the food never disappoints. Oh yeah, and a crazy long beer menu.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dark warm cozy bar with great food. Go for the Belgium beer stay for the mussels.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Monk's on Monday 29-Dec-08 to try some good beer. I have to say, Monk's might be the reason why I move to Philly. Its a great place to enjoy some of the best beers you'll ever hear of.I only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am new to the city and had heard a few things about Monk's, as well as reading here on Yelp. We headed there on New Years Day and found it easily with Yelp directions, but were somewhat puzzled upon...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best mussels, frites and mayo, burgers, and beer!!!! love it! nice how it's not smoky anymore.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's has a great beer selection! The beer was absolutely amazing. Why the two stars then?Monk's needs to lose the illusion that the space people right in front of the front door is an appropriate...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a confession to make. Despite Monk's being perhaps one of the finest places in the US to indulge in Belgium beer, when I go I order wine. It all stems from an incident 8 years ago, I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sort of a glutton for punishment. I always come to Monk's hoping that it is not packed -- and then, as always, it is.I hope the reason it's crowded is because of the following:- ridiculously good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was so great! What a cute atmosphere,...soft lighting, old dark wood accents the place. There's a back room too with another bar. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a burger, and my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I had been to Monk's before, I wanted to try it one more time before I wrote a review. This was because I kept hearing/reading that it was the same as Belgian Cafe, a place that earned a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my never ending quest to find the perfect "Kwanzaa Ale" (you say pumpkin pie, I say sweet potato) I ventured to Monk's for a burger and a brew for lunch with my fellow working stiffs. It did not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed myself at Monk's. It's a good standby to have in your arsenal for the out-of-town guests, but not great. Our service was a bit spotty and I felt like our waitress was totally uninterested in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded. Warm. Cold Beer. Hot Mussels. Check your coat Philly style (throw it on the pile) and grab a seat. Wash down the fantastic bar food with a cold bohemian beer.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was good, not great - although I did love the hole in the wall feel of it, and the frites were excellentconversation we overheard when we came in for lunch, which made me like Monk's that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's feels like an old European house where every room has an ornate wood-carved or copper bar stocked with Belgian beers and an attractive bar tender (or maybe it was just the lighting...) It is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the beer selection at monk's is fantastic. one can manage to get a couple delicious pints (or 750mls) that will raise the ABV quite quickly. however... the bar is so small and unfailingly so crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No reservation are required but highly SUGGEST getting there early, and all of your party must be present in order to be seated.Went on a Saturday night @ 8pm and were told it was an hour wait, two...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice (my visits were about five years apart). The presence of vegetarian entrees are a plus. The Belgian Beer selection is equal to any other place that I have been, but other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Super sweet bar keepLack luster decor but withlow light perfectionHeading back to our cars we passed Monk's and based on the shear volume of comments and praise (and the desire for just one more) we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was crowded when we arrived in the front of the bar at 5pm. The hostess informed us it would be a 30 minute wait if we wanted to get a table. Since there was no spot to stand, we wandered into the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Great atmosphere. Fun beer selection. Great fries. Good burgers. Friendly staff. Cons: Often crowded and a wait for seating. If you're not eating, you're sitting at the bar or standing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bible of beers! Good food and moderately priced.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
limpy but flavorful fries...hmmm... perhaps i'm partial to Markt or Les Halles in NYC. I recall they had crisper fries. I do have to say the ones at Monk had lots of flavor. I actually had the burger...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's is the antithesis of generic. It is so full of personality, and it's always packed no matter what time of day it is. So far, I've tried the trout saison, frites, apple chicken sausage, duck...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this Belgian Beer joint on a string of Belgian Beer hoppings with my friend who I hadn't seen for over a month. It was a pretty good experience. The waitress definitely had an attitude. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was at Monks the weekend of the 18th. Great place. Huge selection of beers. I believe they have something over 300.. The bartender was very helpful in choosing a nice beer. I found out the owners of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fine beer and I used to be best buddies back in the day and after a traumatic head injury that completely f'ed with my taste buds, things are slowly coming around in terms of good beer and how it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I still love Monk's for their tasty treats, and I like the ambiance (though Monk's layout and general feeling is not unique--it can be found in many restaurants crammed into row homes).However,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, it's the best.The fries are the best. The burgers are the best. The mussels are the best. The duck salad is the best. And, of course, the beers are the best.I'd probably give it five stars, even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Frites, frites, frites! That sauce is so damn good. I would really like a bottle, thanks. Chicken in bruges with lettuce and tomato filled me up well without making me feel extremely fat for eating a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is hearty and delicious. A great place to stop in during the winter. The cafA�/bar is loud but serves a great assortment of beers and beer laced dishes. The mussels is a must have because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like the food, when you finally get seated. Unfortunately, the staff is RUDE, RUDE, RUDE. They need to clean house and hire personel that treat the customers with respect.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Marry me, Monk's; I'll be so good to you. We can run away to a little wooded place, maybe the San Juan Islands (?), where we can eat sunsets and forgo water for much tastier potables.Think about it....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I spent the weekend in Philly visiting some college friends. My first night's companion and her boyfriend took me to Monk's, which apparently has her favorite beer (I think it tastes like sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. I really missed this place. Been here sooo many times and it's my all time fave spot!!! Definitely one of my favorite places to eat & drink in the US. This is the place for real beer drinkers!!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's Friday night and me and boyfriend debate where to have dinner. We know we should try something new, expand our horizons, blah, blah, blah. After twenty minutes of debate, we end up at Monk's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a few times when I was in college outside of Philly, and have been meaning to come back next time I'm in the area. I'm not a beer drinker, but you have to get a glass of something when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
so many people have reviewed this that i must be brief. it's ok. good, even. but it's not heaven and the hostess has no right to be rude and all gate-keeper-y. for those who really love their oddball...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree, the beer list is overwhelming, however, the brews are fantastic and shame on you if you rate Monk's below three stars. Monk's is where my love affair with Chimay bloomed and blossomed. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great beers, great food, good atmosphere. I need to get back there ASAP. Ya might want to try and go at slighty off hours or be prepared to wait.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always bustling with activity, this place is great! I personally love being seated in the way back, it's well worth the wait if you have to. They have a ton of amazing beers and libations to choose...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why should you go to Monk's?The international beer bible. The mussels (oh, the mussels). The crispy bintje frites with aioli. The tender, flavorful coq au vin. The braised veal cheeks and rabbit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for the first time a couple of days ago for a late lunch on a visit to Philly, and was completely blown away. Started the meal with the DeKonnick's mussels and fries, and everything about them...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would have given monks five stars, and what's holding me back isn't necessarily their fault: it gets unbearably crowded. like many places, they will not seat you until your whole party is present....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you get moules & frites (fries cut smaller and crispier than the plank-style frites at other Belgian places), rack of lamb, and grilled octopus at the stroke of midnight, all served...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Monks as I am a beer lover and there is always something new to try, but to be honest the constant crowd and wall to wall people is a turn off-- The salad with steak and their fries are great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised at the prevalence of high marks for Monk's. The food is decent, but by no means anything special. You're almost always going to have a long wait. The best thing about this place would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
belgian beer is my type of beer by choice. give me some mussels and fries on the side and i'm a happy camper. This is my fave bar to shoot the sh*t with friends over good eats and unpretentious vibe....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm willing to give this a 3 star review until I most likely return again soon because friends love this place.The frites are by far the best thing about this place. The dipping sauce is heaven....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say that I've had much exposure to Belgian cuisine before, but I tried this place on the recommendation of a good friend and I was blown away. The beer selection was quite overwhelming for me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Monk's in a while but the beer selection was amazing, you could order a tempeh burger at the same joint you could order any other meat lover's (fancy) bar fare (I just love places...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's, I am in love with you. Your beer selection is divine, your "Beer Bible" can educate even the most adamant connoisseur, and your pommes frites are exquisite. I never thought I'd say that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would kill a man for Monk's frites and dipping sauce. I might feel bad about it afterwards, but I would still do it. Don't even get me started on the 200 bottle beer list.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Monks at least 5 times and absolutely love the atmosphere, tastes and service. Lets be honest, Monks is not your "Let's go out and have a Friday night mixer, hit it and quite it"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is wonderful. They have such a large selection of beers, it's amazing. I have tried so many different beers here just because of that. And because of them, I tried a milk beer, lacto...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's left to say? Great beer and even better musssels!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mussels, fries, delicious beer. It doesnt get any better. If you havent been, you MUST go.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the obsession with this place. Yes, they have a great beer selection. So do many other establishments in the city. The food is okay but is it worth having to wait an hour and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place for beer in Pennsylvania, period. I have yet to eat here; beer only thus far. But that's good enough. To call the selection "extensive" is an understatement. Belgian beer only, as far...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
insanely enstensive beer list. Unreal burgers. The rest of the menu is just as banging. Fun place, great food and great beer - what more do you need?
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering that beer has only passed my lips maybe twice in my life... I feel like the whole point of Monks is wasted on me. I always feel a little funny ordering cocktails here, though the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Please don't commit the faux-pas of coming in here, walking straight to the back bar and ordering a goddamn gin and tonic like this skinny bitch I saw in there last night. Come on- you're in one of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Monk's Cafe was the end of a very satisfying adventure into Philadelphia.It was my first, and won't be the last! Nothing beats GOOD beer and fresh steamed mussels!
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer, beer, and more beer! Belgian beer! The mussels were yummy and I had an amazing salad with apples and bleu cheese. A few folks at the table got the venison pot pie and one friend swore it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a foodie or a beer snob but I love Monk's. Hanging out in the back bar room with various varieties of mussels and beers makes for a really good evening.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went back to Monk's this past weekend for the first time in a few years and had a great experience. Perhaps Monk's has, to some degree, heard the complaints about service? Because service was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This bar is amazing for beer and for a bar atmosphere (go to the back!)Unfortunately, someone told us to come here because the vegetarian food is "really good"... I beg to differ. We got a veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the Chimay Tripel on tap, stay for the mussels.I've been to many Belgian bars in Brussels, so I had that as a reference point. Monk's has a bit of that feel...but not quite. The Beer Bible is,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Look, I went to Eulogy before I went to Monk's (And I hate yelped eulogy -read my review). In fact, when I first moved to Phila from San Francisco I had no idea that Belgian bars had a presence in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went here late on a Saturday night after avoiding the place (where I used to dine regularly) for over a year due to the horrifically long waits. At almost any other restaurant in town,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
beer list is still extensive but their mussels now too dead (long before cooking) to kiss my disappointed ass...this place def needs a major overhaul/makeover to restore it to former/original...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Monk's burger with fries complements my beer exploration perfectly. Worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the 88th review of Monk's Cafe, so how can I add anything new? How about the fact that if this is such a great beer place with an awesome selection, how come I can't get a Schaefer? It's the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Shit- what happened to this place?!!!!I think that Fergie needs to get his ass in here more often- cause whoa' nelly has the service gone way downhill!!!!!!!I hadn't been there in awhile, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first passed by Monks, I thought it was a shack. Actually, it still kinda looks like a shack, even from the inside, but this is a great place! Monks sparked my initial interest for Belgium...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beer list that goes on for days. They serve some cool meats. Rabbit anyone? Delightful. Octopus? Yup, its good. Even the chicken fingers arent that bad. I think they actually use chickens and not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend and I went here on her birthday to grab some dinner and a few drinks before we met friends at another bar. The wait for a table here was pretty long, and there was next-to-no standing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very overrated. 2 stars really. BUT, since this place apparently has some history to it and some good cred, and because it helped popularize Belgian Beer and Belgian Fare in America, and because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's, in my opinion, is actually kinda overrated. I got really excited when people said '"beer list a mile long!" and "biggest selection anywhere!" However, I find the beer list completely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't understand the hype about the food -- my burger was cold when it arrived (and mediocre when warmed up) and the mussels we ordered, allegedly the speciality of the house, were bland.If...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If a liquid lunch is your thing, then cab it over to Monks, because they have some beer there that will kick your butt. As an extra added bonus, it's one of the most extensive and inventive beer menus...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's has national repute and it deserves it. In fact whenever I tell a fellow foodie in San Francisco that I'm from Philly they ask me if I've been to Monk's. The answer is yes, I've been there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over dinner on Saturday night, a friend of mine who still lives in Philadelphia looked at me with a deadpan glaze in his eyes and said, "I am SOOOOO over Monk's."But I have the good fortune of having...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to monk's a few weeks ago. We went for a later diner, I think around 9ish. I had already made myself a nice diner at home but some friends invited me out and I couldn't resist going there for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really only 3 stars, but the great beer selection earns it a fourth. The beer prices are good given that they are high-end, imported beers.The atmosphere is very nice and the staff are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were in Philly the weekend of the 23rd/ 24th of November, and happened to find ourselves walking by Monk's at about 3pm on that Friday night. We had skipped lunch, and felt like stopping in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm feeling nostalgic, listening to The Foo Fighter's "In Your Honor" CD thinking about my 14 month stint on the Main Line of Philadelphia. I fell in love with Monk's Cafe, met a great girl there,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best beer bar in all of Philly. If you don't believe me, check out www.beeradvocate.com and they'll tell you I'm right. For real, I know way too much about Belgian beer (thanks to the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! Every place with that beer selection is a winner. Yes, bla, bla, the mussels are great, you know that already.BUT, with a little bragging about home home, some of the best beers are still...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Philly for a few key reasons. One: the good friends I left behind. Two: actually having seasons to enjoy. Three: Monk's amazing selection of beers and mussels.Damn.Beers as far as the eye can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Belgians know how to cook mussels and fries. The mussels come out in a large steamy pot. They are so good that I ate every single mussel and licked the inside of the pot. The french fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place! The beers are the best EVER, and the food is delicious! The variety of sauces for mussels is great, and the fries, and especially the sauce for dipping them in, should not be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SUPER crowded so if you're hungry, good luck. The beer selection is definitely impressive, but even more impressive is how spicy their wings are. I swear, if I ate them in the winter, the steam that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the pluses: decent mussels, a huuuuge selection of beersthe minuses: crowded, crowded (even on a weekday). spendy for what you get. loud. and the fries are short, which means i have to either: a)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Belgian food AND Belgian beer? And an Ipod full of hipster standards? Count me in.There are two ways to experience Monk's - as a bar and as a restaurant. It basically excels at both for the same...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monks Cafe is sooooo good. The food is excellent. However there is always a wait and the bar is very small. I recommend eating there during the week for faster service.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Little known fact, I used to live in Philly.I returned for a few days and the only place I really wanted to go was MONK's. Also little known fact, I used to live in Belgium, so this place is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great mussel broth (we got the Ghent), good mussels (though on the small side and a little over-cooked), good beer list (though somewhat over-priced).Highlight: excellent service.Disappointment: the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Beer Bible. That's all I have to say for now.**********God, I love their mussels and pomme frites with the accompanying sauce (pomme frites shouldn't be crunchy, quite contrary to an earlier...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little torn on this one. On the one hand, they do have great food at reasonable prices. The burgers are great and the mussels are awesome.On the other hand, the staff is rude as hell. They treat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting beer. Crispy stubby fries [edited- during off hours, I think the fries are crispier. When it's busy, you have a higher chance of getting underdone, kind of crappy fries, which is really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
whenever my friend todd would come in from pittsburgh, we'd all get together and spend the better portion of an afternoon here.always great for conversation, fine mussels and the lucifer, monk's never...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I died and went to heaven. This has got to be the best place to grab a belgian beer in the US... hands down. The place was packed but we must have had someone on our side as there happened...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to give Monk's only 3 stars, but since they got an awesome review in a Beer Mag a few years ago, it's gone completely down hill.Yes, Monk's has awesome mussels, awesome pommes frites, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have to come back here every time I visit. It's dark, the alcohol is abundant and the food is awesome. Try the burger with bleu and pomme frites with lots of aioli.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having recently turned 21, I haven't really had the chance to explore all that Philadelphia has to offer. That being said, one place I was told that I absolutely HAD to go to was Monk's. I'm going to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Those who know me will not know this little fact about me. Mussels, fries w/mayo and Belgian beer is my favorite meal in the world. Here it's served in aces. The mussels come in several different...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to write a long review as many people have extensively written their thoughts on this place.-Staff was knowledgeable and enjoyed helping me select a beer. -Food was good. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
monk's is definitely one of my most favorite places in philly....super delicious beer, great food (especially the mussels) and charming atmosphere, all enjoyed by a diverse crowd. the one downfall is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First, they have a really interesting menu. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options, but also a lot of meat and seafood. Fine by me!Second, they have an amazing beer list to the point that its quite...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's gets CROWDED!Do yourself a favor and do not go with more than 3 people. Actually a pair is best cause even on a Monday or Tuesday night it gets packed. The beer selection is awesome albeit a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why is Monk's unable to make a burger anything but well-done? mmmmm... the Thai Curry muscles more than make up for any downfalls this restaurant may have. Sure, they're always super busy. Sure,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do love Monk's fries, and the sandwiches are some of the best. I could seriously eat a whole table full of those fries.One thing that could use some work - they wont seat you without your whole...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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The food is pretty typical bar food (though I really like the fries). The waitresses are very friendly and prices are reasonable. It is much more comfortable to sit in the front rooms than the back bar area.
menupages.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss me some Monks! Those delectable Spanish Flies (unbelievably make-you-sweat-and-cry chipotle hot wings), the insane selection of mussels (all types of tasty broth), the Trappist burger, and all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mussels are as good as they say. Burger had gone downhill last time I visited . . .
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's is located at 16th and Spruce, and it's a nice little Belgian beer bar and restaurant. If you go, I suggest that you order the mussels and, of course, Belgian fries. They have several...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's how Monk's works: You pay out your ass for the beers, but they make it up to you by offering awesome food at really affordable prices. In fact, you are likely to pay a higher price for the beer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a beer drinker but this place is tops!I love that they actually have Frambois(it's a raspberry beer). They have a really cozy atmosphere and actually a really nice menu as well. I love their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How did I forget to yelp Monk's? They have an extensive menu of Belgian ales. They take their beer seriously, so don't come looking for PBR. Even if you aren't a beer fan, they can probably...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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The place is mediocre at best. It so wants to be a hip trendy spot that it goes overboard. The value is awful. Price for product is forgotten here. Go somewhere else, there are plenty of choices in the area.
menupages.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Habit forming... like a Monk's habit. Get it? I'm stupid. My little sister showed me this place when I came to visit in Philly. Honesty, you can't beat mussels, pommes frites, and good beer. A...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beers and burgers. What else is there?If you're like me, you've been in the City of Brotherly Love (& Sisterly Affection) a few times and you're tired of hearing about "Philly's best cheesesteak."...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you love beer and better-than-average pub food. eat at monk's!a few things:1. it's really crowded on the weekends (but you already knew that)2. the frites are great (you knew that too)3. they have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the first couple times i went, i was so amazed with the place. i think that had a lot to do with my age, but the beer and food were memorable too.now, after going there all too often for a burger and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yet another time I'd prefer to slap another half-star up there. if you like rude waitstaff slinging pricey fare in a claustrophobic space, then Monks is awesome!!! Go for the experience of needing 45...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Overall it was good...I wanted duck spring rolls which had sold out, then I had the mussels which were ok but not great, the mussels themselves were excellent but needed alot for sauce/juice, fries were...
menupages.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge beer selection, juicy burgers and awesome fries. I don't know what else you need to know to try this place. Oh, try to go during the week because weekends are crazy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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My friends and I went to Monk's to try this legandary beer list. We didn't stay for more than a couple of minutes because the hostess literally scolded us for sitting at a table without consulting her first. I...
menupages.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After walking by for years, and hearing countless self-proclaimed "night life experts" praise Monk's, I decided to brave the "place to be."I had a large party with me. We dutifully tried to make...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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I was in Philly this weekend and my buddy took a group of us to Monks for lunch. I heard about this place up in NY and it couldn't have been a bigger disappointment. Took over an hour for the waitress to bring...
menupages.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers and great beer. I don't even like beer.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the one time I went to Monks was a fluke, but I really don't see what the big deal is about this place. I went here one night with two friends and we ordered a round of beers (none of which were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't like Belgian beer, then Monk's probably isn't the place for you. Then again, if you don't like Belgian beer, then you can go back to Russia, you commie!Monk's serves beer for serious beer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These people have a pretty extensive collection of beers, mostly Belgian, and with the proper glasses. They are a bit expensive, though. But considering you don't come across most of these too often...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What could be said that hasnt already been said about Monk's? I'll make it short and sweet. If you like beer, you'll like Monk's, they have more beer on tap than needed...which is great for a beer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to go on record having said this is by far the best belgian beer bar in the country. There selection is tops. The owner gets kegs and bottles of beers you won't find anywhere else. Always ask...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best beers in the town....amazing selection - name a beer from Europe and chances are they have it...personal favorite is Franziskaner Hefe Weisse in sync with the famed pouring ability of some of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Belgian beer selection. Cozy, inviting, crowd has people of all ages. Yummy food. I haven't had to wait the 2 times I've been, but judging by some other reviews this might have been an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been putting off writing about this place because everyone else has. It seems to be the trendy hot spot in Philly. I've been here a few times, and never had that great experience everyone raves...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With a superb selection of domestic and imported brews, heavily focused on the Belgians, this place is not to miss for anyone with an adventurous palate. The menu provides something for everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love everything about this place. Except, perhaps how crowded it is on nights/weekends and that it's rather small. The burgers are out-of-this-world fantastic (I've never had a mediocre one, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Best place in Philly for beer and burgers. The pommes frites are out of this world--make sure you try the bourbon mayo with them. Very knowledgeable staff helps you make the perfect beer selection!
menupages.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Title says it all. Burgers are sub-par. Fries are nothing to write home about. Beer selection is great, if that's what you're after.
menupages.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm on the other side of the fence on this one... for a bar that everybody likes, I just don't. I love great beer and they have some great beers. for me that's about where it ends.Maybe if I ever...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must rant and rave this place on behalf of all the guys that keep telling me it's the best place in philly. They love the beer selection. I don't drink beer, but if I did, I would have to live at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's is good. Great beer selection both on draft and bottled. Food is excellent and the house is always crowded but it's worth the wait once you get a spot at the bar or a table.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I love this place! It's a great place to take people from out of town. The fries are unreal. I love the chicken boursin sandwich. My husband loves the beer bible. It always has a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there were once place in this city i could spend every penny i had on drinks this would be it. Although it fills up almost every night you can not go wrong in this place, if you are new to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's is an easy choice when looking for a cozy (though not quiet) place to grab a burger and some tasty beers. They have an excellent selection of domestic and international beers and a consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to hang out for a nice lunch break. Must get the mussels and fries cuz they are AWESOME. I've never tried the beer since I'm not a beer drinker, but based on other reviews I see, it looks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great beer selection - only ales.Great bar food - sausages and salads.Knowledgeable and friendly staff.Only downside is that most beer is expensive, but the selection is phenomenal.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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This is truly a beer lovers paradise. There are approximately 200 different kinds of beers with half of them from Belgium. The food is awesome especially the burgers and the tuna steaks. Decor is average but...
menupages.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's probably does not need any more accolades so I will keep this short. It is clearly on of the best beer bars in America. The selection of premium Belgian Ales on tap will delight any hopmeister....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its a little crowded, but that's because it's a pretty cool place. great mussels in beer. i don't drink beer, but it's definitely a beer drinkers haven.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is by far the best place if you are a fan of beer. they have by far the best selection of beer in philadelphia. second best would be tria.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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So what if there's a long wait for a table sometimes? They have one of the best beer lists in Philly (microbrew heaven!) and good, good burgers and mussels. The one with boursin is excellent.
menupages.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monk's is the ultimate restaurant for beer fans. I've been to a lot of great beer bars, but this is tops. The food is wonderful. The mussels and frites are superb and my girlfriend's Cesar salad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
99 bottles of beer on the wall... Ok, it's a lot more than 99 they have beers from all over and beers you've never heard of. I had Young's Double Chocolate Stout tonight and it was amazing. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place is outstanding from wide selection of german brews to the delectable menu. Nothing beats a hang over like some Spaten and a cheese and fruit platter.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never gone wrong here. Whether just to hang out with friends, or on a date, it's always trustworthy and straight forward. The beer list is tremendous, and the food definitely shows it off, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss monk's!!!!!!!!!!! My yearly trek to Philly is not enough to satisfy my cravings for those mussels and fries. I think this is my favorite restaurant ever. I don't even drink beer when I'm not at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Glad to see these boys have it right... Monks is excellent. Fries need a fork for proper consumption, burgers are good, duck salad is the bomb... Can't be beat the beer selection, bottles, drafts, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The Belgian food concept could do so well in so many places. The mussels, fries, and beer are first-rate and all in such a wonderful, dark, cozy, window-watching, downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect spot for a rainy Sunday afternoon. Its dark and dreary yet full of cool, happy people. The fries are a bit overrated, their burgers a bit big, and the wait a bit long but its all well worth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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