Patrons of this Belgian-inspired caf‚ claim that every hour is happy hour at Monk's Caf‚. The restaurant offers neither a specific happy hour menu, nor drink deals. Still, the reasonably priced lagers and European beers provide plenty of reason to stop by for a drink, slink into a booth in the dimly lit caf‚ or even pull up a stool at one of their two bars. Both bars offer drinks from one of Monk's 18 taps, and connoisseurs come specifically for the Trappist ales, which they claim are the best on this side of the Atlantic. Monk's own specially crafted beer bible is on hand, and servers can help you select the beverage that is most to your liking. With all the brews available, you can spend the entire night without drinking the same beer twice.
What is more, Monk's is not only renowned for its bar service and drinks, but also for its freshly prepared French and Belgian style fare. Beyond its bevy of beers, Monk's has some of the finest bar food around. Served to complement, the brews, the mussels -- most of which are prepared in the lagers -- are their most requested dish. Also popular are the burgers, served in a variety of styles and preparations. Both dishes are reasonably priced, costing under $10, for those happy hour deal seekers.
What diners and drinkers alike will remember most from their experience -- beyond their newfound appreciation for all of the beer that Belgium has to offer -- are Monk's famous fries. Served to accompany either a meal or a drink and dipped in Bourbon mayonnaise, they augment nearly anything served up at Monk's.
Monk's manages to combine both of Belgium's specialties -- good fries and good beer -- and it's a whole lot less costly than a plane ticket to Brussels.
