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    Kite & Key

    3.6 (514 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    KITE & KEY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Apple pie
    Cara D.

    Great little bar with some solid food. I spent an inordinate amount of time in the bar and the staff was tolerant and wonderful. 100% would go again (and have). Tried both desserts on the menu the apple pie was great, nice tart apples and lots of them, while it could have been warmer in was still excellent. However the spiced blueberry tart was my favorite. Lots of blueberries and flavor, fabulous! The food was solid bar food and the beer selection was large enough. Expect crowds during Philly games.

    Shane J.

    Kite & Key has been a neighborhood staple for a while! I hadn't visited in several years! The menu offers many options, but I see the favs items were still available (fish and chips) and they were tasty! The service was great considering how crowded it was (Rocky Race) happened on day I visited and our server explained what items were sold out and made recommendations! It was a bit loud overall, but it kept it lively and fun! The one note is they need to improve on the cocktails served-that was a miss with two drinks ordered (raspberry mule and whiskey sour)!

    Lentils

    Thank you Katelyn for accommodating my family of 6 with ease! Loved the beef lentil soup and watching a variety of sports on the big screens! Great vibe and nice crowd!

    Philly Special
    Donyiel C.

    Neighborhood dive bar. Good service by Rachel. Stopped by to grab a quick bite and a drink! Sat in the bar area. Got the "Philly Special" cocktail. It's pretty much a mule. It was decent. Got the margherita pizza. It was very basic and tasteless. Had more sauce than cheese. Won't recommend. Luckily, I wasn't starving. They have weekly specials - happy hour and "Wine Down Wednesday." Chill place to grab a drink but won't come back for food!

    Philly Special
    Payal P.

    This place is conveniently located in Fairmount. Ended up going to the bar with a friend a couple nights ago. We shared a veggie quesadilla and got two different drinks. They have a darts game near the bar which was pretty fun to play. The crowd seemed like locals but it was cool that it was pretty empty for a weekday night (the place closed at 2am for a weeknight which is pretty nuts). Service was quick and the bartender was very attentive. The veggie quesadilla was pretty delicious and had a good amount of content ranging from corn to spinach. I would have preferred spinach wrap style but unfortunately they had only whole white wrap style. The drinks are strong yet very good. I highly recommend the Philly Special (Raspberry Vodka, Fresh Lime, Fresh Raspberry, Ginger Beer). I really liked how the Philly Special is also serviced in a copper mug (made me feel like I was drinking a Moscow mule instead).

    Great staff and service!! Good stop for a burger and cold beer.

    Great staff and service!! Good stop for a burger and cold beer. Golden retriever's outside and live music

    French Toast
    Dallas A.

    Our party thought the food was good, but not great. Except for the French toast, the portion sizes were small, especially given what you pay. I'd give the food 3 stars out of 5. However, our server was extremely friendly and came to check on us multiple times throughout the meal. He was funny and prompt to help us with the check as well. He earned Kite & Key another star for our visit.

    Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries
    Nia D.

    I was in the neighborhood with some coworkers the other day and decided to go here for lunch. Been here before over the years as I used to live up the street. Standard bar vibe with the darker lighting inside and wood furniture. Able to easily sit since it was the middle of the day. Staff was generally friendly and waitress had good timing for bringing food & seeing how we were doing. I got the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries instead of regular fries and it was pretty good. My coworkers also liked their food too. Would go here again for some food & drinks, and would want to check out the outdoor seating area they now have.

    Veggie Burger
    Megan C.

    Five gorgeous beautiful stunning stars for the best veggie burger I've had in a minute...maybe ever! Did some shopping and was walking home in need of some eats. Saw Kite and Key and decided to give it a shot. Super cute outdoor seating for the warmer months and a bar area that opens up right into the sidewalk. This is a neighborhood spot that was pretty dead dinner-wise on the Saturday I was posted up at the bar, but likely gets a little more rowdy later at night. The veggie burger is fantastic. Deep fried cabbage, mushrooms and carrots with a delish horseradish aioli and covered in sprouts. I devoured all of it in like 9 minutes alongside a tasty glass of sauv blanc. The bartender told me the veggie burger has been on the menu since Kite and Key opened on Callowhill in 2008 and it is easy to see why. Such a good staple. I don't think I'll ever eat anything else here (veggie burger for life) but I look forward to trying more of their cocktails and posting up at the bar whenever I need a good neighborhood vibe. Thanks for a great night!

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    Natalie C.

    Great regular neighborhood spot. Bar is great for happy hour and an Eagles game. Fried pickles are spot on and the wings are solid.

    Dinesh A.

    Walked into a close to empty bar. Was clean and tidy and not too divey. Drinks were basic and ok. Didn't eat the food but heard it was okay. Founders breakfast stout was average. Moscow mule was tasty.

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    7 days ago

    Great food (french dip, chickenator) great service friendly, near Rodin Museum. Not far from Franklin Institute

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    9 months ago

    Love the new menu! the outside seating is great, and the staff was very friendly. great service all around. the specials are always great.

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    9 months ago

    Love this spot. One of my favorites during college! Great atmosphere and service, and quality food. Owner Jim takes great care of customers.

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    11 months ago

    The crab cakes are the best in the city. The deviled eggs were also great. My wife had a chicken salad which she said was delicious.

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    Thank you so much for visiting!!

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    2 years ago

    Order the Kite & Key Burger as it is the best burger!!! ! Great fries!! EAT HERE NOW!!

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