If you took the time to read the name of every single bottled beer on the list at Monk's Cafe, the place would probably close down before you had a chance to order one. Its roster of bottle brews numbers in the hundreds, and the suds hail from all over the world—with a heavy emphasis on Belgian beers, However, if you love Mikkeller Beer from Denmark, Sam Smith's Nut Brown from England, or even Olvisholt Lava Smoked Imperial Stout from Iceland, you'll find those names here, too. That's not to mention the full slate of American brews, including many local to the Philadelphia area. The 300-plus bottles are all compiled in Monk's "beer bible."
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the options already, then you probably shouldn't even look at the draft list at Monk's Cafe. It includes 20 rotating beers, and they also come from all around the globe. Yet the beverages are still only part of the appeal of Monk's. The "beer emporium" also offers gourmet fare, including the popular Ghent mussels (just one of many preparations available). The duck salad sandwich is especially popular, so it's a safe order if nothing immediately catches your attention.
Monk's Cafe
264 S. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 545-7005
www.monkscafe.com
www.yelp.com/biz/monks-cafe-philadelphia-4
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