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(to the tune of "Build a B*tch" by Bella Poarch) If I had to build a brunch (a brunch) And I could pick and choose I'd have lots of options for foods and a variety of brunch booze If I was building brunch (some brunch) I'm make my way to Kraftwork soon and if you need brunch, this is the spot for you (yeah) Beer and burgers, this is the spot But I heard they had some brunch Saw the menu, looking good Went around a weekend lunch Got some chicken and some waffles Huevos Rancheros, bacon (natch) And the potatoes were so crispy almost ordered a second batch The prices are on point with plates as large as my big head Bloody Mary garnished with grilled cheese - I am DEAD. It's been a minute since I've visited Kraftwork (as I'm expecting a baby and haven't been going to bars too much) but I didn't realize they now offer brunch! Naturally, I had to try it (as it's a quick walk) and was so pleased with the experience. Our server was the friendliest, and the food came out fast but hot/fresh. The Bloody Mary was a real hit with my husband, and I was OBSESSED with my chicken and waffles - nearly licked the plate. We found out they have takeout beer, too - looking forward to taking advantage of that when I'm drinking again!
Went back in the other day and was pleasantly surprised by the new vegetarian menu options. I had the Brussels sprouts dish along with the salad topped with the goat cheese fritters 10/10. Will be coming more frequently!
Things I Recommend at Kraftwork: 1. Calling ahead if you have 11 people. Probably a good idea anywhere. We had to split into two tables because you can't just walk in at prime brunchtime and expect an open table for 11. 2. The fries. I was told they were the best fries in the world. I disagree. They are very good fries, but I think Donkey Kong is the best game ever. 3. Beer. They have a lot of it, and you should drink it. I had an excellent Founders gose, but you do you. Also, the bloody mary is very solid. 4. The roasted beet salad. Everyone likes goat cheese fritters, and if you eat beets you can all talk about the fun colors in your poop the next day. (Yes, we're delightful conversationalists.) 5. The fried chicken and waffles. With two eggs, it's a gigantic, delicious meal. 6. Telling the server that your parents are sitting at the other table, and they will be paying for your table as well. Things I Don't Recommend at Kraftwork: 1. The beer can chicken sandwich. It wasn't bad, really it was just a little bland and the pulled chicken wasn't really what I was expecting (and I almost broke my tooth on a bone lost in there). Then again, I don't know what I was expecting. Either way, if you're in a chicken mood go for the chicken and waffles. 2. Telling the server that your parents are sitting at the other table, and that they will be paying for your table as well...unless that's actually true. This can get you in trouble. 3. Chatting the server up about the origins of electronica in the krautrock scene. They don't know what you're talking about, and you sound like a dick. Yeah, I'm talking to you.
It's been a while since I visited. But I now live in the area and wanted to give a local bar/restaurant some attention. I do like the fact that the atmosphere was just a pleasant. Casual and comfortable. I've always remembered Kraftwork for the craft cocktails and great tap selections. Food has always been very well prepared. Always fresh ingredients and attention to detail. This is not as common at comparable businesses. To summarize, this visit was very pleasant. Not disappointed with all I've known about before. The only negative I found was that my bartender was not customer centric. He appeared like he was not into working during my time there. Maybe he was just having a bad day or he hates this job? Everyone else was very courteous and accommodating in my observation. I will definitely come back again and again.
I was looking for a brunch place and this came up in my search. I liked the menu and decided to give it a try. Upon walking in, we were seated right away. The dishes we ordered off the brunch menu were a burger and the tortilla ensalada. Both were delicious, flavorful and good value for the price. I also ordered the party jam strawberry beer and really enjoyed it. Overall a great place to grab brunch!
Came here for dinner. They have outdoor seating with a few heaters. Great beer menu and a couple of cocktails. We were in mood for a burger and they only have house burger on menu, can add one topping with paying for more. Burger comes with fries or salad. Tasty shoestring fries. Burger is a huge portion, well done burger. Wish they had more variety but that's ok.
Kraftwork proved to be a hit for my group of three and my mini-me. We almost did not come here since people reported it is not good for families. I 100% disagree. Everyone was warm and friendly to Nora. High chairs were available and children's cups. They even changed the TV to Cat in the Hat without being asked. Nora had the hummus plate and their side of chicken. The hummus was definitely house made and pita was perfect for her little hand and dipping. She enjoyed every bite. For my dinner I had the Tortilla Ensalada and it was both flavorful and beautiful. The kale and rice blend were layered for great visual effect. The staff was very pleasant and engaging with our group. While no there is no "kids menu" and yes they specialize in Craft beers do no hostage to bring in your family.
The one thing that stood out to me here was the service. Our waiter was super friendly and helpful. We also had a child with us and they were very kid-friendly. They did have high chairs available. I personally got the asparagus salad with chicken. I thought the food was just ok. I didnt realize the chicken was going to be shredded. I thought it was going to be a piece of grilled chicken. My friends did enjoy their tortilla ensalada.
Great place with yummy food. We went mid day on Saturday and it was super easy to find a seat. I told my waiter I liked super sweet drinks and he sweetened a cocktail just for me. Overall good and relaxed place to get a bite to eat.
Updating my review... the beer can chicken sandwich deserves a star of its own. Moist, juicy, tender chicken with long hots and sharp provolone on an insanely delicious ciabatta type roll. A must try. Worth noting- They recently tweaked the menu a little bit, and the mushroom baguette is different now. The old one (which was my FAVORITE!) featured seasonal wild mushrooms, sautéed greens, roasted red peppers, and shaved parmesan cheese on an amazing baguette. I haven't tried the new version, which includes walnut-arugula sun dried tomato pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and red onions on a ciabattini roll. I really loved the old version... sadface.
This place was heaven! The pirogies were delicious and the prime rib, French onion soup was delightful. Big kudos also to the bartender. He made a perfect old fashion. The only downside was the fried mozzarella app. It was overly smoky and we didn't finish it. Finally, service was great.
Kraftwork is on Frankford Ave and the parking is usually a little easier for me in that area. My daughter and myself had our first visit on an October Friday night. We were there later and were seated without a wait. The space was crowded and doing well. I had been at the Side Car before owned by the same folks as Kraftwork. The menu has a similar layout and there is very good beer selection. The inside is open with brick walls, wood tables and this really cool metal handsaw sculpture over the bar. Crispy Pierogies - Mashed potatoes, choucroute, mushrooms, and chive creme fraiche, apple chutney. These were very flavorful and crème fraise and apple chutney worked well together. This was a bigger then we expected. French Onion Short Rib Sandwich - Caramelized onions melted Gruyere, horseradish creme fraiche, and ciabatinni bun. This was an excellent sandwich and the meat was tender. We also had the Shrimp Po' Boy special. This was pretty good, it wasn't as good as the other dishes but the bread was excellent. The star of the night was the dessert, the fried Apple Pie with house made vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce. This was one of the better desserts I have has in a long time and if you like apples, cinnamon and deliciousness look no further. All the servers at Kraftwork were friendly and helpful and I would definitely go back again.
Taco tuesday was amazing. Great place to eat and drink. Very good atmosphere, friendly staff.
Just got back from lunch at Kraftwork. I'm impressed with this place. It's a small bar at the east end of Girard Ave. It boasts 24 taps. Stepping inside, there is a great, U shaped bar in the center of the space. The decor is modern/industrial, with a lot of exposed brick and metal work. There's several tables around as well; it's a good size without trying to be humongous. I really like the space. It's not really fair to review a spot only a few days after it opens, but I'm going to do so anyways. When I first saw the menu and taplist, I was pessimistic. I thought, "With 24 taps, you should have high quality beer on each one." After visiting, however, I've changed my mind. Kraftwork doesn't have any bottled beer, so the tap list is aimed to have something to please every taste (or lack thereof). The older guys across from me, after trying several different craft beers and then ordering PBR, confirmed this. I really like how the menu is set up. The 24 taps are listed, and next to them is the beer that will replace each one on tap. That's a whopping 48 beers on tap or on deck. Although there are a lot of repeats, it's still impressive. Depending on the beer, pours are served in a goblet, pint, or half-pint. Many of the beers can be filled in a growler for a reasonable price. It was quite busy while we ate. There was one bartender and one food runner, and both of these girls were overworked and still managed to provide excellent service. Before it got too crowded, Dan and I were offered several samples of beers on tap while we deliberated. I ended up drinking Southern Tier Hoppe and Bell's Consecrator. The menu here is kind of small. I'm not sure if it will expand with time, or if they will continue to offer a small selection of solid food. I find that the cheeseburger is an excellent way to judge an entire menu. I ordered a medium rare burger with aged cheddar, lettuce, pickles, and caramelized onions. It was served on a great role and with thin, crispy fries tossed with rosemary. All of the food here is high qaulity, and everything was tasty. The patty is loose packed, good tasting meat. Dan ordered soup and I tried it: creme of mushroom. The mushrooms were pureed, giving the soup a creamy taste and smooth consistency. It was a unique take on a standard soup. Bottom Line: I like this space, I like competition for Johnny Brenda's, and I expect this location to have a lot of good beers on tap. It won't likely be a regular lunch or dinner spot for me, but the beer, atmosphere and service are enough to keep me visiting. I'm also looking forward to having brunch here. read more
The bartender who doubled as our waiter during the quiet late weekday lunch was very affable and knowledgeable about the impressive list of 25 beers available. He brought us over a few samples to try before we made our selection. We started lunch with Korean pork tacos for $8 which were absolutely delicious. Two large, soft tacos stuffed quite generously with a nicely hot/sweet juicy serving of pork (which I dripped down the front of my shirt as I bit into - ug! But so worth it heehee.) Then hubby had a blue cheese burger he loved - perfectly cooked and it also had some delicious bacon/onion relish which he said was a wonderful combination with the blue cheese. I had the mushroom baguette which was really good, packed full of tender, succulent mushrooms, red peppers and spinach(?I think it was spinach), topped with a tasty parmesan cheese and all on a fresh, soft slightly crispy baguette. The fries were really good too, thin, well seasoned and served with both catsup and a nice creamy mustardy dip. The service was excellent, the room was very cool in an exposed brick/industrial kind of way and the bathrooms clean. I'd definitely go back if I was in the area. read more
11 years ago
Today is my 25th time having brunch at Kraftwork. They have the best Bloody Mary/Maria mix in the city (and I know, I've tried them all). The mix is spicy and thick and comes with an assorted pickled veggie garnish on top. The only thing that could make it even better would be to throw some olives in there. As far as brunch food goes, I haven't had much outside of their quiche specials. Every weekend, they always have a meat and veggie quiche option. Today I opted for meat: ham, caramelized onions and gruyère cheese and I was not disappointed. You can also choose from a side salad or breakfast potatoes or a little bit of both. My boyfriend usually orders the Eggs Benedict unless one of the other breakfast specials catches his eye. The Eggs Benedict always has perfectly poached eggs and a delicious Hollandaise sauce. Kraftwork also has a great selection of craft beers on tap and you can order samplers if you can't decide. There is also usually never a wait for two, which is important when choosing a weekend brunch spot. I would recommend sitting at the bar over a table, since most of the tables are for larger groups. read more
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I tend to visit Kraftwork at least once a week these days and just have to update and add a star to their rating. I love you Kraftwork. I love your beer selection, I love your bloody marias, I love your signature cocktails, I love your cheese and vegetable plates, I love all your vegetarian soups, I love that you listened to your reviews and lowered your prices on a few of your menu items, I love your flatbread pizzas, I love your specials, I love your staff, etc. etc. etc. I hope I don't sound like a stalker. Please don't ever leave me Kraftwork, I don't know what I'd do. I do, however, wish you'd throw some vegetarian meats all up on your menu- veggie burger style or some brunchy veggie sausage or something. You might have to get a restraining order against me if you did though so, you know, I understand your hesitation. read more
4 years ago
Tried the Margherita flatbread.. was not super impressed. There was a bit too much tomato sauce and the bread seemed too cooked, it was a too hard and crunchy. My friend got a burger with fries that she really enjoyed and also looked really good though. Service was good. This place seemed pretty casual and I thought it had an interesting concept of ideas on menu. read more
11 years ago
For lunch, my brother took his fiancé, my friend and I here. The decor in this place is very modern and actually kind of cool. There is a huge saw hanging over the bar and giant screws that hold the tables up, which is decor I've never seen before. The beer list in this in this restaurant has about 20 beers at a time, which I heard change seasonally. I had a Spiced Holiday Ale which I enjoyed a lot. After reading other reviews on this restaurant I decided to order the Beer Can Chicken Sandwich. What the other reviews fail to mention is how hot this sandwich is, as it contains peppers. If you can't handle Tabasco, do NOT order this sandwich. I love spicy, and this STILL gave me a little kick. With that being said, the sandwich was delicious, HOT, but delicious. My brother ordered the falafel wrap which was delicious. My brother's fiancé and my friend ordered hamburgers, which both gave them stomach aches later on in the day (bummer). All in all, this restaurant was good, and if I were local, I would return. read more
16 years ago
Started here for Philly Beer Week 2010. Decided to go with the Kraftwork Burger... Grilled to a perfect medium rare. I ordered it with 2yr Grafton Cheddar Cheese and the bacon onion jam. Comes with toasted herb garlic fries. Burger was great, I was told that the beef is ground in house. As for beer, I started with an Ommengang Witbier and then a Petus "something...?" I forget which one. read more
We finally made it to Kraftwork after talking about it for the last few weeks. I'll start with the beer . . . if the rating were only based on beer, it would be a five without a second glance. A flight of four beers is 8.00 and the selection is fabulous. My waiter quickly figured out my beer taste preferences and made suggestions based on those. He also had great adjective selection for each beer choice . . . transcendental was my personal favorite. We loved the interior; we found it to be well-done industrial . . . not over the top. My friend/dinner partner had a mild obsession with the music selection and will be back solely for that reason. We started with the fiddlehead ferns, which were fabulous, and the chicken liver mousse . . . . which were I a pate fan, I would have enjoyed. I had the winning entree with the beer can chicken sandwich. I am an ultimate sandwich snob, and this one met my standards. The meat was perfect, as was the bread . . . the most integral part. I cannot make a statement regarding the other entrees at the table . . . but when you have 25 fabulous beers on tap, all you really need is one great entree. read more
5 years ago
Have yet to eat a less than stellar meal here. Their beer can chicken sand which is the best I have ever eaten. It's so moist and flavorful- if you're eating here for the first time, order it! The goat cheese arugula salad is dressed well and awesome on its own or as a side. I got them with the wings and it was a perfect match. The bahn mi sandwich is great but super filling- beware if you plan to go out after. Cool ambience. read more
11 years ago
Craving a burger and nothing I wanted was close because of the pope. Stumble upon this place looking through yelp. Chill relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff. The burgers here are amazing and beefy . Like a burger on steriods and full of flavor. Definitely going to come back agian Ps. Also had the pork belly Bahn mi. My favorite off the menu read more
Decor and draft list are excellent but our table of 4 echoed the same sentiment about the food. Meh. Maybe we should have just ordered a burger because the burgers get raves but that is not the case for the sausage roll, korean pork taco or french onion soup short rib sandwich. I had the Korean pork tacos & there were Zero Korean flavor profiles in the taco and the flavor of the meat was off putting. I wanted to love this place but it just wasn't good. read more
7 years ago
Absolutely adore this place, just wish it was a tad cheaper, but the food is always worth it, and the atmosphere and vibe are always great read more
So I have heard great things about this place so I decided to try and wow!!!! I hated my first beer so they brought me samples and I picked what I want. Yay! Then the burger was amazing and I could add what toppings I wanted ( see pic) including a egg then the fries. We're perfect. Servers work together and were fab. Can't say anything negative about this place at all. Can't wait to come back read more
12 years ago
Gastropubs are my favorite places to eat nowadays so I decided to hop on i95 from the NE and head down to Fishtown to check out Kraftwork, upon reading good reviews and exploring their appealing menu. Wise decision. This place is awesome. Visually its a work of art with its clean industrial decor. The metal works theme is pulled off nicely. No detail is overlooked, right down to the metal gear bases of their tables. As soon as you work through their door you are greeted by their horse-shoe bar piloted by an impressive lineup of craft brews on tap. They even had Southern Tier Pumking, one of the premier pumpkin ales. My friend and I opted to eat at the bar where we could more easily oggle the beer selection. The bartender was working alone since it was a Tuesday afternoon but she hustled and was very attentive. Having a second hand out there may have given her time to make suggestions or talk about specials, but I digress! On to the food, I ordered the Korean BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos and an order of Garlic Herb fries. My friend ordered the Sausage Pastries and the Garlic Herb Flat Breads. The tacos were phenomenal, as were the fries which came with a ridiculously good Beer Mustard Aioli. Id order both again in a heartbeat. I didnt try the Sausages but my buddy did enjoy them. I did try the Flat Bread. Perfectly cooked but could have used maybe a little bit more flavor or perhaps a dipping sauce of some sort. They were still all devoured though so dont confuse me for saying they werent good! Kraftwork is another gem and considering its about 1 minute off 95 on Girard Ave, I will absolutely be back to try other items on the menu and of course, more beer. read more
8 years ago
The ambiance was nice, food tasted great, and portions were good. So happy this place is just a short walk away. read more
Was happy to find this neighborhood gem! Great place dinner and drink after work. Pretzel bites are very soft and fresh. The tortilla ensalada is my favorite dinner item on the menu; must get for salad loving vegetarians. Many of there beers on the menu were not available, but they still had an extensive menu. The peanut butter chocolate ice cream dessert is SO good and a large portion size (more than enough for 2)! read more
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late lunch: medium rare kraftwork burger topped with sautéed onions, bacon-onion marmalade, gruyere cheese on lettuce, tomato and pickles served with garlic herb fries I ordered my burger medium rare however I was served a medium well burger. The bartender sent it back and it took 15 minutes for the replacement. The second time I was delighted to have received a juicy burger perfectly cooked medium rare. The side of fries were ok...a bit too skinny and frail for dipping in the sauce. The decor is of a cool industrial look and there is a giant saw in the middle of the bar...very cool iron work. The selection of craft drafts is a plus...they even offer growlers. read more
16 years ago
First let me say this - be sure to check out my pictures! http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/62210-helens-review-of-kraftwork-gastropub Glad we finally got here after wanting to come for awhile. Loved the whole scene - the atmosphere, the BEER & the food. The decor is totally cool. The beer selection is OUTSTANDING. We only had a few things on the menu but enjoyed every one - fried green tomatoes, creamy ricotta dumplings & the cheese plate. The bartender was knowledgeable but not super friendly (hence why only 4 stars!). My only complaint is the location - way TOO FAR from my house in Bucks County....... read more
Being health conscious, I wouldn't really say that they have a lot of healthy options. We ended up getting the Mediterranean plate, grilled octopus and my BF splurged on the wings. The Mediterranean plate was pretty good, I'd like the option of having veggies to dip into the hummus. The octopus was alright, I wasn't stoked on the idea that it came out already cut up instead of coming out whole. Not too bad for bar food. read more
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After a hard day of car shopping my brother and I decided to pop in for a light dinner. We sat at the bar and were greeted by a sassy bartender (in a good way). We had a little difficulty interpreting the beer list but once she explained it to us we were good. My brother ordered a beer, I concluded that everything was too hoppy and passed. We both independently settled on the trout BLTs. Why is Salmon so ubiquitous and trout used so little? What yummy sandwiches. The atmosphere is pretty cool too with the room resembling a construction project and the menus resembling blueprints. We finished our dinners and drinks and settled up and moved on but we'll both be coming back soon. read more
This is such an awesome hipster bar/dinner restaurant! Accommodating 12 people on a Saturday night and only a 10-15 minute wait? HOW AWESOME! There isn't a ton of seating for people to eat, it's more of a bar then an actual restaurant. Unless there is an upstairs or downstairs but it is an awesome place to get beer and food. I ordered the pretzel appetizer with beer cheese, very tasty - I wish the cheese had a little more flavor but it was still delicious. For my entree I got the special risotto without the sauce because it wasn't vegetarian and I think this took away from the flavor a bit. It is a huge portion of food. Unfortunately, while I was eating my meal there was a big piece of plastic wrap hidden in my meal - cause for a lost appetite. The waitress was extremely friendly and took my meal off the bill and asked if I wanted a new one, already full I was okay with trying everyone else's food. For dessert? I tried both the fried apple pie and the chocolate cake, free of charge form the waitress, thanks for the good customer service. Both were fantastic. I highly recommend the chocolate cake.. that peanut butter ice cream, and that banana sauce! UGH I WANT IT NOW. Oh, and if you need another appetizer? The garlic fries are heavenly! Tons of beer selections and good food. Although mine had a bit of a hiccup in it, they took care of me and totally made up for it with their great service. read more
I was in an awful mood when we got to Kraftwork because we walked from our house in the sweltering heat and I was grumpy and hungry. It took no time at all for that mood to change when I tried the iced coffee. I think it was a special, can't remember, but it hit the spot! So many beer taps too! I had the smoked salmon rosti - smoked salmon with chive creme fraiche atop potato pancakes and served with arugula salad. It was delicious but most of the plate was the sald, with two small potato pancakes. There was a lot of salmon, but I think I would have preferred 3 potato pancakes with the salmon split between the three. Overall, I'm nitpicking, the dish was delicious and I wanted more! My BF tried Huevos Rancheros - he had never had them before, he's usually a breakfast burrito guy. He loved it and now wants to try huevos rancheros everywhere. My friend had the waffle with fresh berries. The food was excellent and we'll definitely be back, but I think we'll drive next time. read more
11 years ago
Kraftwork continues to amaze me! Not only did they add a few items to their menu, they also updated their cocktail list. PLEASE do yourself a favor and get the cheesesteak foie gras spring rolls, they won't disappoint. Yes, I did say fois gras and spring roll in the same sentence! Crispy outside, tender meat and gooey cheese on the inside, accompanied by a velvety foie gras spread and spicy pepper relish. If you go between 4-6 Monday thru Friday, you can get them for only 7$!! For 7$ as well, you can order a house crafted cocktail. I opted for the 'hop to it' with hop infused vodka, soda, lemon and simple syrup. It was so refreshing and bitter, combining exactly what I like about a hoppy beer with a hint of sweetness from the simple syrup. Hell yeah Kraftwork- keep rocking it out! read more
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