Monk's Cafe – American
This dimly lit sanctuary hums with the warmth of a storied neighborhood haunt, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of golden pommes frites and simmering seasonal soups. The kitchen masterfully bridges the gap between casual comfort and culinary artistry, pairing silky chicken liver mousse and smoky trout dip with inventive plates like lion’s mane mushroom cakes. It is a place designed for lingering, where guests gather over fiery "Spanish Flies" and tender lamb meatballs in an atmosphere that feels both timeless and vibrantly alive.
264 South 16th Street, 19102Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Menu
- Cheese Plate - 18
- Chicken Fingers - 12
- Chicken Liver Mousse - 12
- Lamb Meatballs - 11
- Lion's Mane Mushroom Cake - 15
- Pommes Frites - 6
- Smoked Trout Dip - 11
- Soup of the Day - 8
- Spanish Flies - 15
- Baby Green Salad - 7
- Beet & Citrus Salad - 16
- Caesar - 9
- Monk's Duck Salad - 21
- Mussels Ghent - 22
- Mussels Monks - 22
- Mussels Red Light - 22
- Mussels Thai Curry - 22
- Burger - 18
- Chicken Breast Burger - 16
- Vegan Burger - 16
- Duck Salad Sandwich - 18
- Kielbasa Sausage Sandwich - 15
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - 16
- Seitan Cheese Steak - 16
- Butternut Squash Bolognese - 20
- Roasted Half Chicken - 25
- Roasted Local Veggies - 22
- Steak Frites Salad - 23
- Bourbon Pecan Tart - 12
- Château Moulin de Peyronin 2020 Vin de Bordeaux (Glass) - 15
- Gascon Malbec (Glass) - 15
- House Red Blend - 10
- House Chardonnay - 10
- Varichon & Clerc Privilège Blanc de Blancs (Glass) - 12