Beau Monde

03/06/2008 Posted by astar2

I absolutely love this place. It's by far my favorite restaurant in Philly. The atmosphere is wonderful, the food-no matter what you order- is absolutely delicious, the service is good (and i'm very picky about this), and the prices are reasonable. Go with a date or a group of friends and it won't fail you. I'm a vegetarian and there are plenty of choices for me and meat eaters alike. There's a dance place upstairs as a bonus for those going on the weekends that want to party after dinner. I give this restaurant the highest recommendation I can!

09/14/2007 Posted by baekster

Went there with friends for the first time and loved it. Since then, we went back twice. Some savory crepes (I did not like like their coq au vin) are not as flavorful, but the sweet crepes are very very tasty. My wife and I love their beef tenderloin salad.

Pros: Good sweet crepes, nice selection of rest of the stuff

Cons: ervice can be a little slow if you sit outside

04/14/2007 Posted by pennfoodies

crepes are the closest to france ive found in the city...good creative (do-it-yourself) fare...fun atmosphere

04/07/2007 Posted by rustandstardust7

We were seated promptly, the coffee was hot, tasty and plentiful, the service was attentive, and the waitresses were all wearing funky Parisian stockings! :) The menu was innovative and the food was superb!!! fresh ingrediants and interesting combinations. The prices are really reasonable. Don't miss the brunch specials on Saturday and Sunday. The Chicken, goat cheese, and leeks is amazing! DEFINITELY EAT HERE!!! :)

Pros: Great Food, Great Service, Super-Romantic

Cons: None really. The view?

03/12/2007 Posted by lwarnecke

This was my first and probably only visit I will ever make to this restaurant. I went with my boyfriend and two other friends. We went in and were seated immediately, which I thought was great. Then, we all ordered our food. It took so long for my three friends to get their food, and even longer for me. I waited for at least 20 minutes longer than my friends did. We were completely ignored while we were waiting for our food. So, we asked to speak with the manager and she did not offer any sympathy. She gave us a dry apology, said something about the waitress being new (which was untrue...my friend had been in numerous times and she had been there), turned around and walked away. The food was really good, the service was incredibly awful.

02/26/2007 Posted by francocaro

Being French, I crave good crepes and am a harsh critic. Beau Monde crepes get two thumbs-up. Authentic savory crepes made with buckwheat, original and delicious menu options, and a great atmosphere make Beau Monde a great creperie. I am really excited to have found this place, as I had found another creperie in Philadelphia very disappointing. The only negative thing I can say is that when I tried to make reservations for 6 people on a Sunday night at 7 PM, they asked for my credit card number and said they would charge us $50 per person if we did not arrive. I completely understand that it is bothersome for a restaurant to have diners not come after reserving, but instead of guaranteeing that we would come, it made us change our minds about where to go. You never know how bad 76 will be... That being said, I will still go back as frequently as I can, as long as I have enough time to wait for a table, if necessary.

Pros: nice atmosphere, authentic French, good diversity of menu options

Cons: parking, paying for no-show reservations (even though I never do it!)

02/12/2007 Posted by cherylbug

My husband and I ate at the bar rather than waiting for a table - he "wasn't hungry" so we shared the chicken, tomato and garlic (maybe onions too?) crepe as well as the dessert special which was a pumpkin pie crepe. Both were absolutely delicious. The bartender was friendly and the prices were consistent with the atmosphere and service. Definitely recommend and would be great for a date/romantic night.

Pros: The food; walkable from Queen Village

Cons: None - was great

01/19/2007 Posted by smalltownguy1

Beau Monde combines great food with wonderful ambiance and professional yet down-to-earth service. The filled crepes are huge and tasty while the wood tables, candlelight, and gas fireplace create a cozy atmosphere for a good meal. The accordian player in the corner was a bonus...you can't take life too seriously when an accordian player softly plays a Simon and Garfunkel tune.

Pros: Food, service, charm, ambience.

Cons: Occasional drafts from slow-to-close front door and partially closed curtain. Old City Parking.

01/07/2007 Posted by angelini

The moment we entered the door - we were greeted and served. The wait person was friendly, helpful, patient and had great suggestions. The food was EXTRAORDINARY! The Bloody Mary's are the best! We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience. The service and food combined exceeds most philadelphia establishments by far!

Pros: nicely decorated

Cons: too much open space

11/20/2006 Posted by eva2213

The best crepes in the city! Go in the warmer months, when you can sit on the veranda. Everything is delicious, but the dessert crepes with the bananas and white chocolate are to die for.