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Standard Tap

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901 N Second St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

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(215) 238-0630
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Standard Tap - Philadelphia, PA
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Love it, love it, love it, we've eaten all around, from the US cities to European destinations and the food here is excellent, great beer selection, love the outdoor deck in the s...

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Can't see what all the fuss is about. The name really sums it all up....standard!

best cheeseburger in town, hands down 1/20/2005

After careful research (and having been in the restaurant business for many years), my friends and I agree that Standard Tap has the best cheeseburger in town, hands down. The service could use a little work, and the beer list is a bit limited, but it's worth the hassle for the top burger in the city. The brunch also is the best around, and I encourage everyone in Phila to check this place out to test our findings. Enjoy! Pros: cheeseburger, renovated dining room, cool crowd Cons: , limited beer list, parking more
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Top Notch!! 8/3/2004

I have to disagree about professionals...I've been in there in a suit and had no problem. It might be removing the chip off your shoulder. This place has consistently friendly service, top notch bar food, excellent local beers on tap, and great spaces inside. You can't beat their brunch, their desserts or the deck on a sunny day. One of my favorite places to hang out, and I'm a professional and have never even *had* a Swanson dinner. Pros: service, cost, quality of food more
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Good Food, Beer, & Jukebox 6/11/2004

What's more to say? ST prides itself on its food and offerings of many local brews on tap. I have never been disappointed. But, I go also for to listen to the best jukebox in the city. The mix is always eclectic without trying to be hip. The decor is nice also with beautiful tip ceilings and is rather spacious. It's a great destination with a local feel. In addition, the patrons are always friendly as is the staff. The only complains that I have are rather minor. It is hard to hear the jukebox when there is more than a minor crowd - and always difficult to hear unless you are in the front room. The only other complaint is that the bar does not open until 4 PM on Saturday. Sometimes I want to go for lunch and a beer. Pros: Good food, Great jukebox, Local beer more
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Wonderful Food 6/11/2004

I must say that the Tap goes far beyond the Hamburger in what is rated as one of the best. There is venison, rabbit, pork sandwich, chicken pot pie, some of the best seafood, duck confit, wonderful beet salad, homemade potato chips, great fries. Carolynn is one of the top young chefs in the city and she uses the best and freshest ingredients she can find in every season. She uses local growers and thereby supports them for their hard work and the care that goes into everything they do. So go and have fun - its an eclectic group of customer and no TV! You can actually have a nice conversation. Roof top dining and a larger and new 2nd floor dining space. Paul and Will have done a great job. more
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One of Philly's best... 5/25/2004

Everytime I come into Philly to meet up with friends we always seem to start or end up at Standard Tap. The food is delicious (best chicken pot pie on the planet), the crowd is great & the beers kick some pretty serious ass. If you haven't been here yet - go! The Northern Liberties area is great & you can walk to other super spots like the Abbaye, Liberties, North Third, 700 Club, etc. Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Beer more
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I'm impressed! 5/14/2004

We ended up at Standard Tap last night by default. We actually went to No. Liberties to try Pigalle, but they were closed due to renovations and this gem was right up the street. We sat outside on the rooftop deck and dove into the food. Wow! Great and reasonable. My husband and I had the mussels (the best EVER!), the cheese plate (great!), he had a very tender lamb sandwich and I had the whole black sea bass - the fish was perfectly cooked and fell off the bone. Can't wait to return! Pros: good value, great food more
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Standard Tap has great burgers 8/26/2003

I went to Standard Tap recently mostly to try a burger since I heard a lot of good things about it. They have a great beer selection. but it's premium prices also. like 5.50-6 bucks a pint. anyway, burgers are awesome. and fries also. I could eat their burgers 7 times a week. one complaint. it was about 90 degrees outside on a summer day and there was no AC inside so it felt like 110. so they may want to upgrade their AC system Pros: great Burgers, beer selection Cons: no AC more
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always great.... 7/25/2003

I have been to the Standard for Sunday brunch and on week nights for cocktails and a bite to eat. I am never disappointed.... Always great food, good service, great beers, and a fab bloody mary! Always my #1 pick in No.Lib..... Pros: food (duck salad), drink selections, inexpensive Cons: can get too crowded more
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You either get it, or you don't. 5/26/2003

OK... not the most polished decor... but who carres? A friend introduced me to the Tap a few years back. We had brunch, and I ordered one of the simplest items you can get: biscuits and gravy. Well, I gotta tell you, I've been hooked ever since! The fact that they can take such ""pedestrian"" food (such as my biscuits and gravy at bruch, flank steak sandwich, pulled pork, or even a burger) and make it memorable is a testament to the Chef and management. The busy dining rooms (upstairs is quieter, if that's what you want) attest to the fact that they have achieved what others can only hope for... 4-star food that you can enjoy in jeans and a t-shirt with a good pint of local brew! Love it! Pros: great food, local brews, won't break the bank Cons: can get loud at times more
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good bar food 4/3/2003

this is one of my favorite bars in philly. beer on draft is great and the food is even better. the pulled pork sandwich is absolutely delicious. more
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great food, exceptional beer 11/28/2002

This is a beer drinker's restaurant. There are no reservations, when someone gets up you have to get to the table. You start off on the busy nights just waiting for a table to open up next to you, drinking beer from their wide selection. It is definitely a great place to drink and eat, especially on weeknights because you can definitely get a table. Pros: beer list, the crowd, price Cons: table wait if busy more
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More than just bar food 11/14/2002

I have been there for brunch as well as dinner and both experiences were pleasant and delightful. The wait staff were extremely curteous and helpful. Menu offers a variety of stables as well as intriguing mixes. For dinner, their Duck Salad is to die for! The duck was not gamey at all and really tender and tasty. Everything was very reasonably priced. The place is great for people who doesn't like smoke with their food either, they had a refreshing air filter that reduced much of the smoke. I love this place! more
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Great burgers 10/28/2002

Really great burgers and fries! No frills but a lot of fun. more
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Can't see what all the fuss is about. 8/28/2002

Can't see what all the fuss is about. The name really sums it all up....standard! more
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9.5 8/8/2002

The Standard or Double Standard Burger. Can't beat it. It's the best! Pros: Inexpensive menu, Excellent Beer on tap, Good Juke Box more
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Tasty Burgers and Beers 7/31/2002

I found this place to work well as both a bar and a restaurant. They make excellent pub fare, that is burgers and sandwiches. They also have a good selection of microbrews to choose from. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable though a bit loud. Pros: good pub food, good microbrews more
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Not so Standard Tap 7/25/2002

Looks like an ordinary pub, but doesn't serve ordinary pub food! Fantastic food at great prices, and an incredible beer selection. Try the roast pork sandwich... Pros: great food, friendly atmosphere, good prices Cons: smoky, crowded, parking not great more
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Tap Lessons 7/23/2002

Not for Prada clad clan, this first-to-the-scene No. Lib short list topper is a favorite with locals. This ""Indy kid"" neighboorhood on the rise is all about tiny thrift stores, used vinyl, ""statement"" cars, devotion to mostlikelynottobeadpoted dogs, and other artsy, retro, offbeat, campy culture. Thankfully, the food is anything but off beat. My friend Nancy and I had brunch there one Saturday which sent us both into a food comma faster than you can say ""dude where's my car?"" The French Toast tastes more like a collision of an Ante Anns stand, a Cinnabon kiosk and A fresh raspberry cart. The egg & sugar soaked, thickly-sliced Challah is good enough to justify eight years of Hebrew School (oops, I forgot about the side of crispy bacon). Urban hipsters flock to this Mahogany restaurant/bar for nocturnal naughtiness, I say try it in the am for dishes that set new standards. Pros: no nonsence, not resting on laurel, $5.00 cabride from cc Cons: Cortney Love hoastess, air temperature prob., no good music more
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  • In Short
    Cozy American pub features dim lighting, big wooden booths and a decent jukebox. Patrons include neighborhood artists, families with baby carriers and anyone who eschews...

  • 8/1/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Northern Liberties/ Fishtown, North Philadelphia
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