Every pub should be like this...but then we'd be in Belgium, not the US! They usually have about 15-20 decent tap choices, one of which would please anyone, and a good kitchen with reliably tasty dishes...this is another standard place I visit every Philly trip. The seating area wraps around, and there is seating outside, so you'll likely get a spot.
Review Source:They abbaye is the go-to neighborhood bar of my boyfriend and I. Â The clientele is young and trendy yet not pretentious. Â For brunch, the blood marys are particularly superb, and for dinner I would recommend starting with the vegan wings. Â I think I would choose them over regular wings most days! Â Servers and management are always friendly. Â I've spent entire Sunday afternoons here with friends and the service never "drops off" like some places when you stay for food and a few rounds.
Review Source:We had a great brunch here. Â The huevos rancheros was so yummy! Â I have never had it on the sweet corn cake, but it worked very well. Â A wonderful twist on this dish. Â And, I was not expecting a good Mexican dish in Philly, but they did a great job. Â Service was friendly and attentive, and the drinks were good at a reasonable price. Â Would go back for sure!
Review Source:So I came back and they had what I wanted originally in stock, the seitan cheesesteak. I'm an avid seitan cheesesteak fan and they did this just right. It wasn't the best one I have ever had but it was completely satisfying and made me want to come back for more. Good fries too! Don't get the sweet potato here. I learned my lesson; just stick to the regular.
The outdoor seating was very nice and our waiter was extremely friendly and quick to bring us menus, refill waters, etc...
Thanks for a good meal :)
I'm reviewing the Yards Brewery "U Buy the Glass Night" held here back in February. These events, which they seem to have every month, are amazing! My friends and I paid $10 for a pint glass with the Yards logo on it (which we got to keep) and were able to fill it with unlimited amounts of Yards beer for 2 hours. They had 4 or 5 beers on tap -- the Philly Pale Ale, Cask Ale, Love Stout, and a couple others -- and I got to try them all. They also had Yards-themed food, and I shared the mussels in beer sauce with a friend. Yum! It was a great way to spend a Wednesday night!
My only reason for not giving the place 5 stars is that it took quite a while to get each round of beer because there was only one waiter in our section where around 30 people were sitting. We ordered our beers at the very beginning of the event, and it took probably 10 or 15 minutes to get them. It took a while for each of the refills as well. I totally understand that an event like this is hectic, but they should have just had one more waiter floating around refilling beers to receive a perfect 5-star review--maybe next time they will!
Boyfriend and I went for a Rogue tap take-over several months ago... There were three Rogues out of ten beers on tap. Â Bummer. Â Also, it was packed and we had difficulty getting refills on our beers.
Hadn't been back since then, but we went this past Wednesday for a Stoudt's take-over. Â There were four Stoudt's on tap - Better than only three, but where I come from, "take-over" is taken literally and the majority of the beers on tap come from the featured brewery.
Anywho.... As I step off my beersoapbox.... ;-) Â
Our experience was so, so much better this time. Â Wednesday isn't a huge night for drinking, so we were very happy that it wasn't too crowded and we were able to grab seats at the bar. Â The guys behind the bar were super friendly and also attentive. Â Our glasses were never empty for more than a minute. Â They also had a rep from Stoudts walking around chatting up the patrons, which was nice.
Overall, a decent place for a good beer!
this is a great neighborhood spot with great vegan options. Â its very affordable and everyone who works here is really nice. sometimes they even let you bring your dog here. Â
if you're into a relaxed brunch this is a great no libs spot: Â there's no wait, and no super loud music, you can walk right in, get a table and a coffee and just start your day.
Here's a weird one. This Belgian bar isn't anywhere as close to Monk's (four stars), Brigid's (four stars), and Belgian Cafe (three stars). Bartenders are friendly and attentive (during the four to six happy hour) in my experience, but the wait staff is not incredibly intuitive. The menu is a little uninventive. But the beer is good enough to warrant a visit. There are better options in No. Libs (Standard Tap comes to mind). Or as I always say, when in Northern Liberties, just stop by the Foodery and go home.
Review Source:I just got introduced to The Abbaye. Im in love! cool, chill atmosphere great drinks and even better food! The Grilled Cheese, get it . Love It , Thank me later. And if you can catch the beer cheddar soup DO IT!!!!
The Abbaye is a great get away from the loud and luster of Center City is worth the trip. I suggest getting a table if your going for food. Otherwise grab a stool and chat it up with the Bartenders. Dave when hes not zipping around giving awesome service is always there to offer a quick chat. See You there!!
Stumbled upon this place after getting out of work early and i am really glad i made it here. Its a Belgium styled beer bar with a warm and cozy feel to it.
Upon walking in there is a draft list on "THE BLACK BOARD". with seating all along the front and a small dining area in the back. Menu is simple and to the point. My girlfriend got the grilled cheese and tomato soup which was fantastic. You can not go wrong with that flavor combination but you can go wrong with the execution. They did not. It was superb. I got the burger which was quite spectacular itself. Cooked perfectly, seasoned well, and very juicy. Good bun to burger ratio so you always had a consistent bite of food.
Beer selection was appropriate for the time of year. I believe they have around 10 draughts and 1 rotating on the hand pump. I got the yards IPA cask conditioned and that really paired well with my burger.
If your looking for a new spot in northern liberties and don't feel like going to the standard tap. Check this place out and you will not regret it.
Five stars! This place is awesome. The one and only complaint I have is how annoyingly loud it gets, which is expected at a bar.
Get the mac and cheese. Dear God, if you do anything in this life worthwhile, you will get the mac and cheese. It's so gooey with the right amount of salt and savory. It doesn't disappoint with their always great selection of beer.
My favorite nights are hands-down the U Buy It nights. $10, a keepsake glass and all you can drink for two hours with a raffle and prizes from the brewery making the stop. I honestly can't get enough. This bar is fantastic.
The whole staff is uber friendly too. Always welcoming and always helpful.
Thanks to all the positive Yelp reviews about Abbaye I had pretty high expectations coming here and I was not let down. First off- the bartender was super nice and helpful. Service gets 5 stars.
We came for happy hour and we were happy to find a wide-range of options: cheap bar food, $2 off drafts, $3 well drinks and other daily specials. The HH food specials were small plates for 3 & 4 bucks and were really good.
What I like most about this place is all the veggie-friendly selections. The Southwest red bean burger and the portabella sandwich were top-notch.
Since writing my last review of The Abbaye, we have been back MANY MANY times (especially during happy hour). Â It's our neighborhood bar and we love it. Â My fiance can get his Guinness (poured right) and I can get Savignon Blanc for cheap during happy hour. Â Their food is awesome; I highly recommend the happy hour chicken tenders. Â
Simply put: Â we love this place. Â Nuff said.
Probably the best French toast I have ever had. Great challah bread, fresh whipped cream, and some nice fresh fruit served alongside. Order this with a side of hash browns. Very crispy and with a lot of butter. Most things on the menu are delicious.
Restaurant has some pretty nice decor. Offers a bunch of wall art by starving artists for sale.
Delicious place and highly recommended.
We were actually on our way to North Third, but it was raining and we found a parking spot right in front of the Abbaye so we walked in there instead. Boy, do I kinda regret that decision...
It was Friday night around 9pm, and the place was a little busy but the very nice bartender showed us to a table. We had a waiter come over to give us menus and he creepily touched my husband to get his attention (as we left, my husband even said "that waiter was a little touchy-feely, huh?") He took our drink order and left us to pick out what we wanted. He was gone for a bit, and another waiter came over to ask us what we wanted to drink. I don't think the two waiters could decide who our table belonged to because the whole night they were interchangeable,which I thought was kind of weird.
I ordered the mussels with bacon and the portobello sandwich. My husband ordered the cheese plate (despite the first waiter saying "don't tell my boss I said this, but I think the cheese plate is disappointing") and the Thai rabbit curry. My mussels tasted kinda crappy and the sandwich was mediocre, but the fries were good (yay?) My dude said the cheese plate was all right, but not worth the $10, but the Thai rabbit curry was pretty decent. On a positive note, their plating was nice (yay?) To back up a little, after we got our main courses, we didn't see either waiter for a good 30 minutes or more. They walked by NUMEROUS times and paid no attention to us.
Our bill came to $63 (not including tip) and I don't think it was worth it in the slightest. I'm actually pretty pissed that I shelled out that money for mediocre food, waiters who don't pay attention to you and a beer selection that doesn't have me excited. We'll be walking down to North Third (or the pizza place on the corner) next time.
I crave the vegan meatball hoagie about every 10 days. Â It's soooo delicious! Â I get it with extra provolone cheese and it makes my night. Â The bread is perfect - so light but crispy on the outside and always super fresh. Â The meatballs are made of some mystery yummyness and the sauce is divine. Â The provolone is sharp and flavorful and melty. Â The fries that it comes with are always perfectly done. Â It's a good thing I live only a few blocks away so I can indulge my cravings every time. Â
I like the environment of the Abbaye. Â Their playlist is always good and you can expect anything from David Bowie to A Tribe Called Quest. Â It's spacious yet intimate at the same time.
I also go there for brunch sometimes and it's nice not to have to wait for a table for 2 hours like you would over at Honeys. Â They have an extensive brunch menu and the prices are great. Â
Jorge is the best waiter ever!
I used to come here a lot because I think they offer a great vegetarian and vegan selection. They probably still do. I don't come here anymore because the service is SO BAD. Actually, I don't know if all the service is bad, or just this one waitress, who always seemed to be the one to serve my table.
I can handle so much bad service, but the last time I went was the straw that broke the camel's back. Let me tell you about it:
I was there with a friend and we were inquiring about the various vegetarian items on the menu and the specials board. We asked about a few different things before settling in on our choices. My friend ended up ordering something like a veggie burger. After a few minutes, the waitress came back to our table, because they were out of the veggie burger. So my friend inquired about a couple other vegetarian things, before settling on a different vegetarian dish. I also had ordered a vegetarian dish, and then saw that they had corn chowder on their specials board, so I ordered that, too. When the food arrives, it looks good and fine, and we start eating. About halfway through the soup I realize, there is something funny in it... It is MEAT! WTF!
I informed the waitress, and told her I didn't want it, and she informed me,"Oh yeah, there's ALWAYS ham in corn chowder." I argued with her a little, because I had never in my life had a corn chowder with ham in it, but she insisted that is ALWAYS the case, over and over, and told me I should have known that.
Seriously? I should have known? Why didn't she tell me, after we had spent so much time inquiring about vegetarian food? She didn't think, this being her profession, that it might be a good idea to let me know that the soup I was ordering had meat in it? Then she is going to argue with me about the contents of corn chowder? I am from NEW ENGLAND, the HOME of chowder, and seriously I had never had a corn chowder with ham in it. I am willing to admit that there are different ways of making corn chowder, and yes, many people do put pork in their chowder, but it isn't an absolute.
The thing is, she is just a thoughtless person and a bad waitress. It is unfortunate that we will never go there again (nor would we ever recommend it) due mostly to this one waitress, but there are plenty of other good places to eat in Philly with much better service.
Oh, one more thing, if you must go there, don't go there with more than 4 people. I think they have gratuity automatically added to the bill for parties of 5 or more (it is some ridiculously low number like that). It makes it infinitely more frustrating when you are forced to leave a good tip for someone who gives you such crappy service. I feel like I have gotten even worse service when I've been there with groups over 4 people, because the waitress knows she will get her tip not matter what.
This is, by far, the best macaroni and cheese in the city. If you disagree PLEASE tell me where I can find better. I'll gladly try it!
Also, the Abbaye has been so good about accommodating a large group with short notice. It isn't too loud and the employees are super nice.
Really, I should go there more often.
A lot of my friends love this bar...and honestly I think it's alright. Â Not much better than that.
The burger is a decent one, the food is better than garbage, but overall I'm just not a fan. Â I never initiate a trip to The Abbaye, others have to be there or someone wants to go.
I think it comes down to the service for me, sometimes you get some really pissed off servers who just assume you don't care if they are rude, lazy and forgetful. Â
Bah, I go on occasion, but it's never my first choice.
Hmmm what can I say about The Abbaye that hasn't already been said? Oh yeah, GET THE VEGAN MEATBALL SUB! I've been going to this gastropub for years and have only recently tried it. Where have you been all my life?? I'm not vegan so I de-veganize it by adding provolone. Â Tender (but not mushy) vegan meatballs, flavorful sauce, big crusty bun with melty cheese on top = fake meat sandwich perfection.
The rest of the food at the Abbaye is pretty solid and the deliciously crispy vegan wings rival those of North Bowl. Â Brunch is pretty good, although I feel like the biscuit/breakfast sandwich used to be bigger & better. Â I'm also not a huge fan of their Bloody Mary (go to North 3rd for the best Bloody Mary in the hood).
I'm sure everyone already knows about the great beer list and music/atmosphere. There's about a 50% chance that you'll be listening to The Smiths at the Abbaye.
I think the Abbaye is kind of underrated compared to some other bars in the area, but it's definitely my favorite neighborhood hangout.
Haven't you heard? The Abbaye is the new North 3rd!
Okay, that was lame. But after my last unfortunate experience at North 3rd, I'm pretty sure this is where I'll be frequenting when I'm in the area. I first discovered it when my gf and I couldn't decide between Silk City and North 3rd. We decided to give a new place a try, and this was close to our parking space.
Sure enough the experience was a pleasant surprise. We tried the most recommended items on the menu- the nachos and the sweet potato fries, both of which hit the spot. Our burger (w/ bleu cheese) was too epic to finish in one sitting, but certainly tasted good. The beer selection was great, and our server was very friendly and helpful. It was also a nice day to be eating outside, so that helped as well. We've been told that brunch is worth checking out there, so that's next on the agenda.
The Abbaye seems to be a well-kept secret of NoLibs, someplace we've likely passed by many times but never actually took notice of. The experience was good enough to ensure that we won't make that mistake again.
Spring is here, and apparently the hand of fate has re lit the Beltane fires. No less than four of my female friends have taken new lovers, and as the married couple of our social circle it is our privlidgee/reponsiblity to meet these prospective partners, give opinions as to their merits and worthiness,knowing full well that our opinions good or bad will be ignored. I am happy to report that three out of four suitors were given the " Ceasers thumbs up".
On the fourth weekend in a row of "meet and greets" we found ourselves in the Northern liberties. When finished a sub par meal at a local establishment which I will not name, until my next review. We proceeded to find a place to have a few more drinks and continue the 'inquisition".
I don't know if You have noticed; anymore, weekends evenings in the No Libs are a mob scene. We proceeded to go from tap room to club, finding each place too much, Atmospheres ran from Old city meets Woodstock to the 700 level at the Vet.
Discouraged and on the verge of calling it a night, We decided to try the Abbye. I expected to find the same there, but felt it was worth a try.
Apparently, the invading hordes do not venture a block from second street.
The Abbye was comfortably enjoyed by various folk enjoying their conversations, the music, and a nice assortment of beers. It was especially pleasing to see Lechouffe on tap, and they also had Yards ESB on cask. A good time was had by defendants and jury alike.
Next time I find myself in the Northern liberties, I think i will think of the Abbye first and leave my old haunts to the new crews.
The Abbaye doesn't try too hard, and I love them for it. They do not try to be edgy or quirky or hip. They just deliver a solid beer list and great food. Period. The service isn't that great, but it's fine. They display local art, but they also put sports on all their tvs. They're just unpretentious and real.
I've never waited for a table at the Abbaye, even with a big group. Awesome. They serve the best non-traditional cheesesteak I could imagine. It has big chunks of steak and fancy cheese and roasted peppers or something... it doesn't taste like a "Philly Cheesesteak" but that's the thing, it's not trying to.
What caught me off guard the most at the Abbaye is their brunch. There was too long a wait at Honey's and North Third and everywhere else in the area so we thought - what the hell, the Abbaye. No wait, and HOLY SHIT one of my favorite brunches ever. Don't mess with the Texas Benedict. It's like an eggs benedict but with the creamiest hollandaise smothered fried chicken, SERIOUSLY. I think it would be my last meal if I were on death row.
Dear The Abbaye,
I love you. Â I don't feel the need to hide it. Â I will shout it from every rooftop in this city, just never deny me your mac and cheese.
Seriously, this place is great. Â I don't drink, so for me to really enjoy a bar the food and atmosphere have to be awesome. Â This place is really laid back and so are the servers. Â Please note, I'm not saying the service is bad, just that the servers are really cool. Â I've never had anything bad here. Â My faves are the calamari salad, the seitan cheese steak (best that I've had so far), and that macaroni and cheese. Â It's really amazing. Â Even last night when it wasn't as good as usual, it was still really awesome. Â Certainly my favorite of the gastro pubs in the neighborhood.
I know that I should write a review when I'm craving their cheesesteak. It's bound to be very complimentary. Man.. I'm starving.
Okay. The Abbaye has it all. Great beer selection.. great service.. and amazing food. The cheesesteak is one to be reckoned with. This is no ordinary cheesesteak.. i wouldn't even call it a Philly Cheesesteak! There's no cheap meat... no processed cheese. This is a cheesesteak made the way that god intended.
Not that I don't ADORE a regular Cheesesteak. It's just a nice change of pace.
I can't wait to try the brunch there. The atmosphere is awesome and relaxed. The kind of place you want to take your dad... which is the highest of compliments from me. My father's mind would be blown by the quality of the food.. it's a damn shame he doesn't drink beer.
I want this place in Brooklyn!!!
This is an establishment that has a wonderful selection of quality beers, delicious food and fabulous service!
We popped in, ravenous, for some comfort food and got it.
I ordered the Barbar Belgian Honey Ale (Can you believe they had Southern Tier and I abstained?!) and a meatloaf sandwich.
Let's talk about this sandwich. Meatloaf. Wrapped in BACON. Covered with CHEESE. Served with scrumptious shoe string fries w/ some aioli.
Fuck. Yes. To be honest, I could only handle the first half of the sandwich, but I sat there shoveling aioli drenched fries in my mouth for 20 minutes. It was so bad...but so good.
The Honey Ale hit the spot, and with the 8%abv, I was feeling nicely toasty after finishing it. Which was key as it was raining like crazy.
Get your ass here.
....Ten minutes pass and we are approached by a different server who re-takes our drink order.... what's going on? Â The place is busy, but not packed. Â Another ten minutes pass and our drink order is taken a third time by the barback..... Should we just leave? Â In retrospect we should have. Â Eventually the drinks did arrive.
I'll have to double check the receipt to make sure we didn't get charged extra for the attitude we were served alongside the beers.
It seems as time has gone by The Abbaye has just stopped caring. Â It was never amazing, but I used to really like it.
I have no gripes with the food, drinks, or service here, but Two-Wheel Tuesday...?
Whoever created this promotion is a stamped & certified managerial liability.
Rewarding people who show up on motorcycles with cheap booze is just the biggest insurance nightmare I've ever seen. Actually encouraging drunk driving....? hmm... Rationally absurd, yet somehow cutting-edge.
Thou, if your really jonesin' to lose your restaurant, how about sponsoring the "Guns, Booze, & Babies" event I've been trying to get picked up. That shit is a lock!
The Abbaye definitely seems like a better place to drink than eat.
The crab cakes and mashed potatoes were very meh. I wouldn't recommend them, BUT, the fries were AWESOME. Skinny, salty and not too greasy. I would return just for them. We got a gazpacho that seemed to just be runny salsa which was another hit for the food, but those are the only 2 detractions I have from this place.
The beer selection is great and pretty moderately priced. The service was good if a little lazy, but I don't hold that against anyone unless its over the top.
I'll definitely return.
This review is for the Abbaye but really for Two-Wheel Tuesday.
If you show up on a motorcycle (or scooter, or moped, or bicycle with a lawnmower engine lashed to it) you get 50% off beers and food. Â
There are always a gang of 'cycle dudes and bitches who show up, with Guzzis, Ducatis, old Hondas, and a vintage Piaggio or two. Â The old dudes in leather pants make me giggle to myself, but everyone is super nice and very interested in bikes. Â
A good destination for a group ride on Tuesday afternoon. Â
Remember: Â Four wheels bad, Two Wheels good, two legs stupid.
This is a fantastic place in a very awesome location for those that come out of Finnigan's Wake at the end of the block fuming over the shear awfulness of the Wake. Â I've been that person twice. Â Both times The Abbaye was able me to comfort me with their fantastic rotating selection of draught, great food and great service.
Their draughts are written up on the three different boards along the wall along with their specials of the day. Â The first time I went I was able to get Alagash White, one of my favorites, and last night I got Leffe Blonde and Yards Pale Ale. Â Cool stuff. Â Five bucks or so for draughts and they have a nice selection of bottles for about three bucks. Â
The bartender (with the black plastic framed glasses) is mad awesome and is very attentive. Â He will literally walk around the bar (granted you are standing near the bar door) and give you the tab. Â
Last night I ordered their Chicken Nachos and they were pretty stellar. Â My only complaint was that the nachos had diced chicken vs. shredded or sliced chicken. Â It was eight bucks with the chicken on top, six plain. Â We also ordered their Fries ($4) which were great! Â They were skinny, golden brown fries that were very close to shoestring, but not quite. Â They came with a great dipping sauce as well and there was plenty to share with the table. Â Wings weren't bad either and my friend's burger looked like pure awesomeness. Â
I really liked that all the servers worked together, therefore, turning orders very quickly and efficiently. Â Although the servers may not know who's food belongs to who, at least they are bringing it out as soon as it hits the window and the beers come to the table literally 1/2 a minute after ordering them. Â
They wouldn't split the bill for us because we had told them a little "too late" (according to our server), but they were able to ring it up on different cards, so that was fine. Â
All in all, prices weren't bad, nice selection of draughts, and quick, efficient service.
I've eaten here many times, I think it's generally ok if you stay away from the new orleans themed food. I didn't like their Jambalaya at all. And when I had their catfish po-boy I got sick and was vomiting for 12 hours, (seriously I couldn't even keep down a sip of water).
While I was in the shower with french fries coming out of my nose my lady friend called to tell them that the fish was bad and I was vomiting and they hung up on her!
But really, outside of the worst food related vomiting of my life, it's a pretty good place.
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