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Philadelphia Map: Monk's CaféMonk's Café Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Belgian
Hours Mon-Sat 11:30am-2am; Sun 11am-2am
Address
264 S. 16th St
Location Between Locust and Spruce sts, West of Broad Street
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 215/545-7005
Web site www.monkscafe.com
Prices Main courses $11-$24
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

This Belgian pub has two claims to fame: The beer -- 18 artisan-made brews on tap, plus dozens more by the bottle -- and the mussels -- generous bowls of dark-shelled mollusks dressed in five sauces, from spicy Thai to classic white-wine-and-garlic. Popular with beer-perts and the Wharton students that imitate them, this narrow, no-nonsense spot also serves for satisfying burgers, fries with bourbon mayonnaise, and hearty salads. The kitchen is open until 1am. A word to the sports addicted: Monk's has no TVs.

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