Monk's Cafe - PA 19102 Menu

Welcome to Monk's Cafe - PA 19102, a hidden gem nestled at 264 S 16th St in Philadelphia. This European and Belgian restaurant is more than just a dining spot; it's a vibrant experience. Monk's expertly pairs a rotating selection of craft beers with a menu that showcases delightful dishes.

• Starters: Indulge in the Beer Braised Short Rib, a tender delight served with a rich beef demiglace, or try the housemade Chicken Fingers for a comforting bite.
• Cheese Selection: Don’t miss the trio featuring Birchrun Blue and St. Malachi, perfect for beer pairing.
• Desserts: Savor the Meyer Lemon Curd Tart with toasted meringue, a perfect finish to an unforgettable meal.

Every dish resonates with the warmth of Belgian culinary tradition, making you feel right at home. The ambiance is cozy, the staff welcoming, and every bite is a testament to quality. Monk’s Cafe is where great food and great beer come together seamlessly.

Starters

• Beer Braised Short Rib

  Slow braised in a dark stout and served with celeriac puree, caramelized Corsendonk onions and pickled celery. Topped with a rich beef demi-glace.

  US$13.00

• Chicken Fingers

  House-made, lager-battered, golden fried chicken fingers. Served with mild barbecue sauce

  US$12.00

• Chicken Liver Mousse

  with pickled mustard seeds, peach jam, pickled apples, chives, and toasted focaccia from Merzbacher's

  US$12.00

• Frog Legs

  Southern Fried Frog Legs tossed in house-made buffalo sauce. Served over our blue cheese créme with shaved celery

  US$15.00

• Local Cheese Plate

  US$18.00

• Pommes Frites

  Our award winning fresh-cut, double-fried frites. Served with Monk's world-famous bourbon mayonnaise for dipping

  US$6.00

• Shrimp Bisque

  A rich and creamy shrimp bisque topped with house-made crème fraîche and fresh chives.

  US$12.00

• Smoked Trout Dip

  Smoked trout spread topped with caper and onion relish. Served with sliced baguette

  US$11.00

• Spanish Flies

  Incredibly hot chicken wings w/chipotle pepper sauce that are not for the faint of heart. They aren't those wimpy 'buffalo wings' - these babies are incendiary! HOT! HOT! HOT! Did I mention that they're HOT? We do offer barbecue sauce for the less adventurous. Served with a side order of our famous frites

  US$15.00

Starters - Today's trio of cheese:

• Birchrun Blue

  (Birchrun Hills Farm, Chester Springs, Pa) * Cow, Raw * Semi-soft blue cheese. Mild, sweet and peppery. Creamy with delicate blue cheese flavors

• St. Malachi

  (The Farm at Doe Run, Unionville, PA) * Cow, Pasteurized * Gouda/Alpine hybrid. Savory, brown butter and nutty flavors. The aging process makes it crystalline and dense with tons of flavor. Great for beer pairing with IPAs, porter or pale ale.

• Sheep Camembert

  (Roundtop Farm, Honey Brook, PA) * Sheep, Pasteurized * Bloomy Rind. Clean, crisp and bright. Rich and creamy with a warm finish.

Salads

• Baby Green Salad

  Organic greens with our Monk's Flemish Sour Ale vinaigrette

  US$7.00

• Beet Salad

  Mixed Baby Greens and Arugula, Roasted Red Beets, Birchrun Blue Cheese, and Hazelnuts in a Citrus Vinaigrette

  US$13.00

• Caesar

  Baby kale & field greens tossed in our tangy caesar dressing and topped with croutons

  US$9.00

• Monk's Duck Salad

  Organic greens with duck breast (grilled medium/medium rare), goat cheese, spicy walnuts & Monk's Flemish Sour Ale soaked craisins *contains nuts

  US$21.00

Burgers

• Burger

  US$16.00

• Chicken Breast

  US$16.00

• Vegan Burger

  US$16.00

Dessert

• Apple Raspberry

  fresh sliced apples baked over a raspberry filling in a sweet pastry shell

  US$12.00

• Blueberry Lemon Tart

  fresh blueberries baked in a lemon brown butter custard with a sweet pastry shell

  US$12.00

• Meyer Lemon Curd Tart w/ Toasted Meringue

  US$12.00

Main Plates

• Local Mushroom Pappardelle

  Mycopolitan Mushroom Farm's Lion's Mane, Pioppino, Oyster, Trumpet, & Shiitake mushrooms cooked in herbs, butter, garlic & cream, tossed together with Pappardelle pasta and topped with Parmigiano Reggiano (VEGETARIAN)

  US$18.00

• Mac and Cheese

  Pasta tossed in our blend of goat cheese, cheddar and parmesan with green peas and caramelized belgian endive. (VEGETARIAN)

  US$16.00

• Organic Chicken Thigh

  Served over barley and mushrooms with a carrot purée. Topped with an anchovy cream sauce.

  US$15.00

• Roasted Farm Veggies

  Roasted local veggies from Green Meadow Farm served over beluga lentils, apple cider craisins and a tahini-kimchi sauce (VEGAN/GLUTEN FREE) *contains sesame

  US$15.00

• Steak Frites Salad

  5 oz. flat iron steak marinated with roasted garlic and herbs de Provence then grilled and served over seasonal greens with our award winning pommes frites

  US$20.00

Sandwiches

• Duck Salad Sandwich

  Our award winning salad served sandwich style on an Italian roll. Baby greens with grilled duck breast, goat cheese, spicy walnuts and Monk's Flemish Sour Ale soaked craisins. Served with a side baby green salad *contains nuts

  US$17.00

• Pulled Pork Sandwich

  Spicy pork slow cooked in Belgian brown ale, served with house slaw and BBQ sauce on an Italian long roll. Served with a side baby green salad. *contains soy

  US$13.00

• Scallop Po' Boy

  Cornmeal encrusted Maine dayboat scallops, fried to perfection on an Amoroso roll with remoulade, lettuce, tomato & pickles. Served with our famous frites.

  US$17.00

• Seitan Cheese Steak

  Michael's seitan (wheat meat) sauteed with onions and mushrooms. served on a long roll and topped with Grueyere cheese. Served with a side of baby greens salad (VEGETARIAN) NOW AVAILABLE: Daiya dairy-free "mozzarella" upon request

  US$12.00

Mussels

• Ghent

  Ommegang Hennepin, fumét, parsley, caramelized leeks, bacon, bleu cheese & garlic

  US$19.00

• Monks

  Allagash White, fumét, garlic & parsley

  US$19.00

• Red Light

  Belgian golden ale, fumét, toasted chili de arbol broth, parsley and garlic *contains soy

  US$19.00

• Thai Curry

  Monk's Flemish Sour, fumét, Thai red curry, basil, garlic & coconut milk

  US$19.00