The Belgian Cafe

Love the Belgian Cafe, great food and tons of amazing drinks available. Always a very good mix of seasonal drafts with some interesting options you don't see many other places. They have lots of alternating options which are well thought out. Vegan and vegetarian friendly but their special mussles are always great and come in large portions. Their fries are some of my favorites in the city and their special aoilis are great on the side. Very nice atmosphere and plenty of seating outside where you can relax with your dog if you have one. The waiters are always helpful and friendly even when they get a rush.

Had a poor experience a few months ago and had been avoiding coming back, but when a group of friends insisted we get together there, I figured it was worth another shot. We were a group of 7 there on a Tuesday night, when the place was pretty empty. Our server, off the bat, told us how she was frustrated that the manager had cut the rest of the staff loose so she was running everything alone. While I feel for her (used to be a server), there's no need to tell the patrons about that multiple times. Just say you're a bit short staffed and leave it at that. She basically told us that everything had to come out at once (we wanted apps, then entrees) because she was working alone. The beers were good. That is truly the only redeeming quality here. They have an awesome beer selection so if you're just looking to drink - go for it. Now- the food- yikes. First off, I never got my entree, so I can't comment on what it was. It literally never came, the server never came to check that we had gotten our orders, so I had to go get pizza after this "dinner." I did get my buffalo shrimp appetizer, which was seriously appalling. It was 7 little shrimp with tails on smothered in buffalo sauce with two large "blue cheese fritters" next to it. Those fritters were completely raw balls of dough- disgusting. When I told the server about it, she begrudgingly took them back to be recooked after exclaiming "well I don't cook them so I don't know." They came back out burnt on the outside, still raw on the inside, and with a molten blue cheese center. They were inedible, and I still had to pay $12 for that. Everyone else's meals were just blah. Side salads are just a handful of leaves smothered in dressing (not even a tomato or a crouton, seriously?), burgers were mostly undercooked. As much as I want to like this place, I refuse to give them any more business after this awful experience.

The beer selection is massive and there are is also a substantial cider list which is great for the GF people in your group. I had the lamb burger and it was delicious! I wish it had more lamb though or less pita to make it more proportional. A nice place to spend a lot of time with friends while drinking some cool drinks.

The place has a nice chill vibe to it. Its small but nice. They have great artwork on the walls. They have a bar , tables inside and outside. Coming to their food! I ordered the Salmon burger and it was delicious! I would def order it again. And their drink menu is insane they have SO many options. 3 pages of their menu is literally beer options.

Very good food. We got some appetizers and shared. 2nd visit. Tried the horta burger. Topped w homemade chips and slaw. Tasted great

A pleasant little restaurant with a massive beer list. My wife and I stopped in for a lunch. The burgers were both pretty good. Nothing particularly special, but enjoyable and with pleasant twists on typical offerings. Burgers come with a side salad, but as the pictures show it is just dressed greens. Adding a portion of fries is relatively inexpensive and worth adding to share between a couple people. The fries are nice and come with a delicious sauce akin the the chili-horseradish that comes with an Outback Bloomin' Onion. The beer list is huge and there are some rotating options. I'm not sure I'd come for a late dinner because I'd imagine the bar crowd would make it quite unpleasant, but a great little spot for a lunch, early dinner, or to try a new beer anytime.

This café has an extensive selection of beer. Their mussles are to die for! You have to try this nice little place in the heart of Philly :)

Excellent place for parties or hangout with friends. Amazing beer selection. Service is fast and staff are attentive. I came here last time to celebrate one of my friend marriage anniversary. We had so much fun.Well worth the day.