The amount of items on the menu is ideal! Tons of choices to try and create your burger masterpiece. The toppings are fresh and abundant. The burger was cooker to perfection with a juicy spicy mix. Pickles with slaw worked for me while my girlfriend had the turkey sandwich was was surprisingly tasty and moist.
The drinks are a bit expensive, but I am getting used to that...
This place is great! They have huge menu... burgers, pizza, pasta, etc. Its definitely a Tallahassee must. They have a peanut butter burger that my boyfriend enjoys. Their appetizer wings are fantastic and if you like heat, then you are in for a treat.
The place can get crowded on big days (i.e. grad weekend, game days) but their food is awesome. It can feel a bit claustrophobic inside when it gets packed. They have in door and outdoor seating. Also they have a cornhole set up outside that you can play while you wait.
While heading to the state capital for some work related training a few of my co-workers were craving burgers so the Yelp! app was activated as we approached on I-10. This was one of the first places that popped up based on my filtered search and low and behold a person on my friend list had recently eaten here! We went on a Sunday night and had no problem with parking or seating. Probably the best night to go when it isn't football season!
Due to a recent gout flare combined with a large steak consumption a few days prior, a fat, juicy burger was not on my agenda. I perused the menu and noticed an enticing sounding Reuben. It had been a while since I'd eaten one so I ordered it. Yes, I know  Reubens contain cow meat but I figured to be safe with a few ounces of corned beef. I took the advice of fellow Yelpers and got a side of those sweet potato fries as well. That turned out to be a very wise decision indeed!
Two things stood out with this Reuben. One, it had dijon mustard instead of the traditional dressing and two, it stayed completely together as I ate it. The sandwich was properly constructed and wasn't greasy, overloaded with condiments or soggy-bottomed like the majority of Reubens you'll find. Very, very good sandwich! You wouldn't think sweet potato fries could compliment this particular sandwich but they totally did! The fries were crinkle-cut and had a nice amount of sweet seasoning. So good that we almost ordered an extra serving! Almost!!
According to my co-workers the burgers were quite delectable so on my next visit I will definitely try one! They had a slew of odd sounding concoctions and admittedly I was intrigued by the Lip Smacker! This place is definitley worth your time!
Definitely one of the best burger joints in Tallahassee.
I've been here 4 or 5 times and all of those times, this place is packed.
The burgers are awesome and the fries are cooked really well. I'm not sure if they hand-cut their own fries or not, but they are perfectly fried.
What I like about this place is that they have very creative burgers. From burgers topped with tomato sprouts to burgers with peanut butter (yes, peanut butter).
"The Lip Smacker" (burger with the peanut butter) is probably up there in the top 10 burgers I've ever had. A definite must try.
The only complaint I have about this place is the parking. The parking is very limited and very tight. A couple of times I have had to park around the corner and walk to the restaurant.
The burgers are cooked per order and the way you want. The Lip Smacker is my all time favorite (peanut butter & jelly) -- it sounds weird, but trust me it's awesome. All their burgers are good; you can't go wrong. And, I say the extra cents for their sweet potato fries are worth it. Don't get me wrong, their regular fries are still great but their sweet potato fries are very VERY good. The only down side t this place I would say is their service-- it takes time for the food to come out, but it's worth the wait!
Review Source:First visit didn't do much for for me, but after that my opinion has only gone up.
The specialty of Wells Brothers is the hamburgers, and that is what you should get when you visit.
The menu includes a wide variety of pre-planned specialty burgers with names like "The Panhandle" and "The Gator-Hator."
My favorite option by far is the "Build Your Own Burger." I should mention that both this option and most of the specialty burgers cost $8.50 as of this writing. With the build your own you start with lettuce and tomato and choose up to two sides (like jalapenos, grilled onions, and even apple slices) a type of cheese, and a sauce (wide variety for "dijionnaise" to "cajun cream." Of course, you can add more toppings and also "premium toppings" like fried eggs for even higher costs. You can truly choose some tantalizing options and the burger I've dreamed up at Wells Bros. is a spice delight indeed. Finally, there are several bread options, including sourdough bread and kaiser rolls.
You then choose from a number of sides. The standard choices are fruit, chips and salsa (ok, but not worth getting), and the fries, which are pretty basic, but crunchy and good. They bring you a small cup of ketchup that I go through quickly, but when I've asked for more it's never been a problem.
The restaurant serves Coke products, and is small and definitely primarily a college crowd, though you will also see older locals, including office workers, dining at this local favorite.
Service has never been bad during my visits. All the waitresses have always been friendly and pretty efficient. Televisions are everywhere and alcohol is served.
If you are in Tallahassee and looking for a burger, Wells Brothers is a good choice. It's not the best burger ever, but is one of the better burgers around here.
Why 4 stars? Because after another visit, it could be bumped up to 5.
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Definitely a 4.5 situation here. I had the Lipsmacker - the burger with peanut butter and jelly. Yes... it sounds semi-repulsive almost. Trust me, it's anything but.
After eating this wonderful treat, I'm kind of surprised we don't see it more often. Shockingly, ground beef goes well with PB&J. And the sweet potato fries on the side were the perfect compliment.
The only issue with Wells Brothers aka Monk's, is that the wait time for food is usually long. I've only been once, but my girlfriend went to FSU and said it's almost always a 30 minute wait for food. That's unfortunate, but it's totally worth it. We will definitely go back on our next visit to Tallahassee.
Like most "out of towners", we were a little confused when we were trying to find this place because the sign outside is for "Monks Bar & Grille". Yeah, you're at the right place.
We actually found this place after a quick search on Yelp. The place I'd wanted to go wasn't open on Sunday, so we had to go to plan B. I'd say Plan B turned out even better, to be honest. (No I'm not going to hate on where I originally wanted to go because it's still a decent place. I will go to Wells Brothers instead when I'm in Tally and craving a sandwich though. Just take my word for it.)
I called on the phone to check that they were still open since I was a dunce and could not find the place. According to the map, we'd driven past twice. On the phone, I was told it was across from the bank. Odd they didn't tell me that the name on their sign was different? Regardless...we walked up cautiously but were thrilled when we stepped inside to realize we were at the right place. A quick Google search confirmed there was some sort of legal dispute over the name so they were forced to change it, but the locals (and sign out front) haven't adapted.
Wells Brothers boasts amazing, unique sandwiches, and they deliver on their word. While they have a variety of offerings, the sandwiches and the burgers are why you come here...HUNGRY.
I definitely recommend a side of their sweet potato fries with honey mustard. No one believes me until they try it, but sweet potato fries are best paired with a good honey mustard. Ketchup is for regular fries.
The sandwiches and burgers are gooey and messy and flavorful with fun names like The Sloppy Wodek, The Soprano, The Seminole and of course, The Gator-Hater. They offer a variety of burgers as well, but if that doesn't jump off the menu at you, you can also build your own.
Definitely a great place to stop for a bite.. just look for the sign that says Monks...
A little divey, but great food and service. Â They have a great beer selection, lots of TVs on the walls, a nice patio out back and the back bar room is very cool. Â This place (Monks, said the sign) has a lot of character. Oh yeah, you're also in Seminole Country, so there are some really hot girls working there. Â Always a plus; who doesn't like hot girls?
They have some really good food. Â Their panhandle burger was delicious; I loved the roasted red pepper (Imma steal that idea). Â I'm sure it gets crowded so try and duck the peak hours if possible. Â Otherwise, relax. Â It's worth it.
Amazing and delicious burgers. Â Their side items are also unique and flavorful (such as the paste salad).
Overall, a great place with a great vibe that me and my friends love going, but not as often as we would like because the place is a little pricey and the beer choices are extensive (but most beer choices are expensive as well - pitchers are in the mid to high teens).
Don't let the name confuse you--this place is also called Monk's. They are a pretty small dive restaurant that is a favorite among the FSU crowd and Tallahassee locals alike. Their burgers are great, but like the other reviewers; I'll chime in that it takes a long time to get your food, but they warn you. I've never been here for lunch but I would guess that you couldn't eat here if you only had a 30 minute break. The make-your-own aspect of the menu is my favorite, because they have such a huge selection of really unique ingredients and sauces that make you excited for your creation.
Review Source:The burgers are really well cooked and they're so big that they take me an entire day to eat. Their menu has a bunch of creative burgers, like pb&j burger but you can build your own burger as well. My vegetarian friends like the veggie burger which was bigger than any veggie burger I've ever seen.
My only issue with the place is that it can get really crowded since it's a fave for students.
If you're looking for an awesome burger, this is the place to get it. In my personal opinion, this is probably the best burger place in Tallahassee. They have unique options like the Lip Smacker which has Peanut Butter and Bacon. It sounds like something that shouldn't go together, but it's one of my favorite burgers. The flavors work surprisingly well there. Along with their specialty burgers, you can build your own and customize everything from the meat (chicken, beef, or vegan) and toppings to the bun. All the burgers come with fries (onion rings or sweet potato fries for an up-charge) and a pickle spear. The sweet potato fries are some of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend them. The regular fries are also quite good.
My only complaint is that every time I've been here, I've been informed that our burgers will take about 30 minutes. I never been here with more than 2-3 people. I'm not sure why it takes 30 minutes (or longer) to cook burgers and it seems to be too long for burgers. However, the burgers are juicy, perfectly cooked, and perfectly seasoned so I find it the length of time to be somewhat justified but still a bit excessive.
Other than the burgers, they have a wide selection of appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. The only appetizer I've had is the hummus. It's pretty good and a sizable portion to share with 3-4 people. I haven't had any of the salads or sandwiches so I'm unable to comment on those. I might have to try one of the sandwiches on my next visit... despite my natural inclination to get a burger.
Back again, naturally ...
When we are in Tallahassee, we try to find new places but know that Monks, aka Wells Brothers, will be on our agenda.
What can be better than burgers, fries and onion rings - and a chicken salad sandwich? The kitchen is still small and the parking lot is still a disaster. Since they just celebrated their 4th anniversary I think a little improvement to the lot is in order.
All in all, a great place to unwind and remember what it was like to be a college student.
Enjoy!
This has quickly become my neighborhood hangout. Great food and excellent beer on tap. The staff is always attentive but not too overbearing. Â When I am really hungry I order the mushroom burger with sweet potato fries. Otherwise an order of their homemade hummus is perfect for a light meal.
Another favorite is the Havarti Party...
I went here for lunch on a Monday and they were not too busy, but there were still plenty of people eating there (considering the day/time.) I had a burger, (The Panhandle) which is topped with bbq sauce, red peppers, cheddar cheese and bacon. It was amazing! I got the sweet potato fries which were fantastic and sweet, crinkle-cut fries, as well as a decent root beer float with lots of ice cream and a full bottle of root beer for me to add myself. The thing that stood out was the service. They were extremely friendly and nice. Overall, loved it. It's bigger than it looks from  the front (there is seating in the back and an outdoor area.) Would definitely recommend for lunch. :)
Forgot to mention the portions! I was full after half my burger (took the other half and a large number of fries home, but I wasn't super hungry when I got there, and I did have the root beer float as well.)
Met my son there for dinner on a Wednesday evening. There is a small dining area in the front, a larger one in the back (with a bar) and outside seating under trees. I ordered a house red wine which was pretty darned good. They have a large assortment of beers - but I was there for the food.
I wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised by the assortment of burgers. You get your choice of a 9 ounce  burger, chicken breast or a veggie burger. The burger menu was amazing including a burger with peanutbutter! My son had the make your own burger with pineapple, jalepinos, pepperjack cheese, mango-jalipino sauce. He loved it and his fries were good too.
I had a burger from the menu and I've forgotten what it was called. It had bacon, cheddar cheese perfectly melted, freshly roasted red peppers and a spicy sauce on a nice sour dough bun. I loved it- absolutely loved it. I want to try the chili. Slaw and onion burger. My side was a pasta salad which was penne pasta tossed with light olive oil, tomato, fresh parmigiana cheese and spices. Very nice!
I had leftovers!
Oh, I didn't mention the wings! We had the spicy sweet wing. Yum! A sweet jalipino mango glaze. Wow.
I'll go back again. Our service was so good and everyone was very friendly. I tipped 40% tonight I was happy!
If you're looking for the best burgers in Tally, I think you've found them.
Located not too far from campus in a small joint, Monk's offers over the top burgers filled with such items as fried eggs, avocados, re-fried black beans, and pineapple just to name a few. Being someone that puts the impossible on my burgers, pizza, or hot dogs, I am never disappointed with their burger options. The fries are pretty good and the place itself is a typical college eatery, which is good if you just want to relax, watch some sports, and have a burger + beer.
The food is great, the service is good, and the place is slightly small but I would recommend their burgers any time.
Why Monks must you always disappoint me so? This burger joint is pretty much hoppin every time I pass by it, lunch or dinner. Been here when it was once called Main Ingredient and once as Monks. Today we decide to give it another try after two forgetful experiences, but still not impressed.
We ordered the pita pizza to start, but its nothing more than a pita topped with their artichoke dip and drenched with cheese and a few scattered tomatoes on top, really nothing spectacular.
We couldn't dine in without trying one of their specialty burgers, I decided to try the Ad Burger- black bean salsa with a over-medium egg, Cajun mayo, and tomatoes. I was hoping all those ingredients would just magically work so well together and blow me away, but I was wrong. We also got their Big Dipper, but I can't even go on to explain how mediocre that was. Onion rings and fries were pretty delicious, but it's really hard to mess that up I guess.
I had my eye set on a few more burgers, so I won't give up yet. But until then, my opinion still stands that this place needs a little more work with their flavor combinations.
Best burgers in the city. I love this place. I have never had anything nasty from here, I always do the build your own burger or the chicken philly!
I stayed right down the street so I tried it out of convenience and I'm glad I did !!!!
When I graduated I took my family here and they like it.
I wish it was bigger because it can get cramped and noisy but at the end of the day the food makes up for it.
If your adventurous try one of their crazy creations lol, my roommate like the gator hater.
This place proves that it is not that hard to make simple things (like a cheeseburger) special. Extra care is put in to making the bacon perfectly crispy, the bun perfectly toasted and the burger cooked how you like it.
Best burger I've had in Tallahassee.
Very cool place, I highly recommend.
I enjoyed this place when they first opened, but they've been killing my expectations ever since.
On two separate occasions, we've found something weird in our burgers. My boyfriend found a twist-tie and I found a plastic closure for a bag of bread! This can be explained by how horribly small the kitchen and counter is, so they barely have any room to prepare the food.
I really want to like them again, peanut butter on a hamburger is one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced.
Original Yelp: "I don't know why my brother likes this place so much. Â Otherwise known as "Monks," Â we gave it two tries and had awful food both times...soggy burgers, limp fries and pasty pizza. Â On the plus side, it's close enough for me to walk there. Â I guess that's why it gets one star instead of zero. Â Poor service and limited parking." Â
So, my wife wanted to try it again, and based on all the positive yelps, I thought I'd give it another go. Â This time I constructed my own burger with feta cheese, pepperoni and balsamic vinaigrette. Â And....it was actually good. Â :-) Â So, I'm revising my star rating from 1 to 2 stars. Â It's still not someplace I'd choose to go, but I guess you CAN get good food eventually. Â lol.
I wasn't too crazy about this place. Â It was hot, loud, and crowded, with uncomfortable seating and spotty, semi-rude service.
Food was good enough (I got one of the burgers) but not even remotely close to being "the best burger I've ever had"... and certainly not good enough to make up for the aforementioned issues.
The only thing tempting me into a possible return visit is my morbid curiosity over the peanut butter and jelly burger...
I can't say enough nice things about this place.
Oh, Monks, how do I love thee, let me count the ways.
1. Amazing variety of sauces
2. Great back porch seating area
3. Cheap happy hour
4. Â Nice size portions of fries.
5. Â Unique tasting pizza.
6. Â Yummy and UNIQUE veggie burgers (try em with the sauces! Â I had one with blue cheese and pineapple, it was weird (in a good way, like Haight in SF) and delish.)
7. Awesome quesadillas.
The one downside is that you'll probably have to wait a little while, but good things come to those who wait-- so what are YOU waiting for? Â Head to Monks now!!
P.S. Sorry about that last paragraph- whoa- totally over the top.  I have no idea how some cheesy  car salesman hijacked my review.  My bad.
I like what I order there.
I get vegan burger and vary up what's on it. I think putting peanut butter on it is rather good.
People who eat meat go gaga over this place- me... I'm underwhelmed. Its just a freaking burger. Been there done that, no matter how much cheese your pour on top of it.
Even if I ate meat and cheese I would never pay 8-9 bucks for a burger meal.
I'm not the biggest fan of american food, but its good here for the first few times. I just feel like they rely too much on serving much of the same.
The split charge is ridicules too. I have a right to split a 7-8 dollar burger with a friend and not be charged an extra 2 bucks! That screams cheap and money hungry to me.
This is a college town, get over yourselves and let me eat what I want in peace.
This is my second time visiting Tallahassee but the Philly Chicken Cheese Steak called me back to Monk's. Â This place was crowded both times I came for dinner and everything on the menu looks amazing. Â The chili is great, with a great spiciness to it. Â
All the burgers look amazing. Â We tried the Lip Smacker with peanut butter, bacon, and jam. Â It was lip smackingly delicious! Â The only downside to this place is they use all disposable flatware and plates. Â WTF is up with Floridians being super wasteful? Â Almost every eatery I've been to uses Styrofoam. Â I guess Floridians don't care about the earth :P
The experience is always a little disappointing. Â The blue cheese and apple burger is delicious, but there is a little too much going on with it. Â It's always a REALLY messy experience. Â While I continue to go for the sake of the messy burger, I haven't found anything else on the menu I love. Â The salsa is more "hot" than flavorful, the chips are always a bit stale, and I'm not a fan of the fries. Â
Worse than that, the service is always super slow, sometimes taking over 10 minutes to get drinks. Â If you go there for a lunch break, don't plan on being back to work within an hour.
The Fat Guys review:
Monk's/Wells Brothers Bar and Grill
You can find Wells Brothers at the junction of Tharpe Street and High Road. Look for it at the sign that says Monk's. Seems Monk's is trademarked by a restaurant in Minnesota or ?, and was offended by Monk's in Tallahassee stealing the name. Confused? Just call it Monk's.
But this is a restaurant review, not a history lesson. So how was it?
Arriving at 6:30, we scored a kitchen view table in the front room against the wall. Unfortunately, there was a loud hum that so bothered us that we moved to an adjacent table with an even better kitchen view. For a former restaurateur, this can be good or bad.
Our server immediately announced that she sucked as a waiter, and couldn't understand why she'd been made a waiter. We should have listened to her as she was more correct than she imagined.
The FG crew has kids, so we're used different looking people and are usually unfazed by appearances. Tonight was an exception. Our server had pants half way down her ass with boxer shorts prominently displayed, and an attitude that matched her looks (a rather sharp, snotty attitude). Not a good image for the restaurant, to be sure.
We placed our drink order, and decided to table share the hummus. This appetizer was more than adequately portioned for 4, but was sided with what looked to be one pita split into 12 small wedges. There was way more hummus than pita to deliver it. Tasty it was.
First Newcastle was down, so I ordered a pint of Yuengling form the draft menu. Too bad they didn't have it anymore. Disappointed, I selected Hoegaarten instead.
For the main course we ordered an Italian chef salad. When the server asked what dressing, FG1 asked for Italian, only to learn they don't offer Italian. Our server said they had something like Italian, Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette, but she didn't like it so she didn't recommend it. FG1 settled for this dressing. An Italian salad with no Italian dressing? The menu mentioned assorted crackers consisted of 2 (two) crackers, one butterfly shaped and one round, so I guess they met the menu description.
FG1's lady ordered a Greek salad. When asked what dressing she chose ..... GREEK! But alas, Monk's offers no Greek dressing. Lemon vinaigrette was the suggestion, but honey mustard was chosen. A Greek salad but no Greek dressing? Seems a waste to offer a specialty salad without the appropriate dressing. The assorted crackers here were, at the diner's request, supplemented with a plate of wheat saltines (we keep those in the back).
FG2 chose the Soprano sandwich. A typical Italian prep that somehow is dressed with Italian vinaigrette that's unavailable on the Italian salad. I'm unsure what my sandwich was dressed with, but it was quite tasty. I'd choose this one again. Sided with chips and salsa, the commercial chips were somewhat stale, the house made salsa quite good (but needs more heat).
FG2's lady chose the Old Fashioned Steak sandwich, touted as a Wells Brothers favorite. The grilled sirloin steak strips were, chewy. Difficult chewy, in fact. So much so that the sandwich was a challenge to eat. The horseradish mayo was good, but could use more assertive horseradish flavor. This taster is not a fire eater like FG2, so the heat observation means the horseradish was a lightweight addition.
Be aware that the prices on the takeout menu are not necessarily the same as the in house menu, as we learned when we snagged a takeout menu to get a to-go quesadilla (the new T/O menus are being printed).
Overall - food, good. Server, BIG needs improvement. Atmosphere - college kid.
Our recommendation - maybe a return, but not likely unless things change.
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