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Monk's

1710 West Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
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Ranked #16 of 403 restaurants in Tallahassee
Cuisines: American, Hamburgers
Dining options: After-hours
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Dining options: After-hours
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Dunedin, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Had the panhandle burger with sweet potatoe fries and it was pure heaven! Best burger I have had in a while! Only negative was that the service was slow (small kitchen). If you have time the food is terrific!

Tallahassee, FL
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Food is overpriced, and they have a sign posted (I'm paraphrasing here) "Please don't be mad when your food takes a long time, our kitchen is small and our menu is big." I watch a lot of restaurant impossible and bar rescue...it seems a simple solution would be to shrink the menu? Maybe that way your food isn't so pricey,... More

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Marianna, Florida, United States
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56 reviews 56 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

We eat here almost every time we're in Tallahassee. Monks has never disappointed. Being vegetarians we are grateful for a place that has veggie burgers on the menu and will substitute for every burger. Portions are large so we usually end up splitting a burger. Love coming here.

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Orlando, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Wells Brothers, the longtime locals know it as Monk's, was a great place to take the college student for dinner. Inside feels like a hole in the wall experience. Great burgers of all varieties to suit student and parent. Very popular.

Tallahassee, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

First it was Monk's, then Wells Brothers, then Monks. Now it's back to being Wells Brothers again. (You know they mean it cuz they painted over the MONKS sign that graced the front of the building.) Either way, still great outdoor seating, good bar and good food. Vertigo has stolen Wells "Best Burger in Town" title, but the burgers here... More

See 11 more reviews by Fifoodie for Tallahassee
Tallahassee, Florida
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34 reviews 34 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We went to Monk's (now called Well's Brothers) because we were in the mood for a burger, and when you don't eat beef, there are fewer options. Monk's offers a veggie burger, so it was out choice for the night. Everything was going fine, it was a beautiful night, so we sat outside because there was less of a wait... More

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Tallahassee, Florida
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36 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

Had a decent hamburger, but nothing special. I have had better burgers from some franchise casual places. The patty tasted like it was a pre-packaged frozen burger. It was very busy and it was 3 in the afternoon, lots of college students. Don't know why it has gotten such great reviews. I had been wanting to try it since burgers... More

See 14 more reviews by TallyFL for Tallahassee
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29 reviews 29 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

This is a great college hamburger bar. Super food, great service, friendly people (from Petosky, Michigan), and again great food. We had burgers, beer, and coke while watching the OSU game. Would go back in a minute. Most colleges have a bar like this; you just have to find it. Go Seminoles.

Tallahassee, Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

There hasn't been a burger I've tried that I did not like from Monk's. From burgers with PB&J to a burger with a fried egg in it, they're all amazing! Prices are reasonable, and burgers are huge!!

Pensacola, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Typical college student establishment - no frills, decent food, affordable prices. Better than average sandwiches - very tasty. Loved the dour dough bread.

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