When walking in the space is very cozy and welcoming. We were welcomed by both the bar tender and the server when walking in. The burger was very delicious and really liked the sauce on it. I wasn't the biggest fan of the fries because it was a bit salty but overall the food was great. Next time I'll have to order the wings because I've heard they are delicious. read more

Mccrossens Tavern - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We hosted an event last nite.Everything was excellent, food, atmosphere, playlist and Gabriel our server! Highly recommend Mccrossens

McCrossens is an absolute gem of a spot. Love coming here with a few buddies or my fiancé. A spot you can have a great bite to eat and also a few pints with the buddies. Can eat and talk or watch the big game. Excellent French onion soup and love the variety on the menu. An absolute staple in the rotation and an atmosphere that can't be replicated! read more

My friends and I were in town for a conference and stumbled across McCrossen's Tavern. We were seated outside, because we were a large group and there was a Phillies game on and the place was packed! We had great service even though it was busy. The food was fantastic. I got the burger and fries and they were delicious. read more

Mccrossens Tavern - Creekstone Farms Burger with fries - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My first visit to McCrossen's didn't go as planned--slow service, and an atmosphere that felt a little off. I was ready to chalk it up as a one-and-done spot. But before I left, the owner personally came over, apologized, and offered to make things right. We decided to sit and give it a second chance everything changed. The owner served us and was attentive, You could tell the owner genuinely cared about improving the experience. McCrossen's went from a forgettable first impression to a warmer vibe. Give it a shot. read more

As a connoisseur of the ever famous "cheeseburger" I wasn't sure what to expect when choosing McCrossen's. However this was the most incredible surprise. The burger, god damn. I will thinking about this burger forever. I would move to Philadelphia from Arizona JUST to have this again. The service was great, our server was nice, and the overall feel of the building was stoic and calm. Back to the burger. The cheese complimented the medium patty perfectly. And the chilled tomato added crispness. My lemonade washed down each delectable bite and cleansed my pallet for the next one. I wish I could come back for more. Burger I miss you already. The End read more

Mccrossens Tavern - Booth seating - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food was amazing and the service was outstanding! Highly recommend. Staff go above and beyond to make your experience wonderful!! Must go back!! read more

I walk past this restaurant all the time and there are always people eating here. Finally tried this place and wow, the food was better than I expected. We got the shrimp taco, Philly cheesesteak, and the tavern wings. Their portions are big - the shrimp taco comes with 3 tacos. For the wings, you can pick different sauces on the side if you can't decide. Their wings are big and nicely battered & fried. I didn't try the cheesesteak but friend said it was good. There's nothing fancy about this place, but it feels like an ideal "hangout spot" when you are looking for a casual night out with your friends. I can see why there are always people here! Overall: Perfect spot when you're picking a place to catch up with a friend! Great food for the price read more

Mccrossens Tavern - Shrimp Tacos - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I want to start off by saying that I'm incredibly aware that many businesses struggled through and immediately following the pandemic, and the industry's landscape overall has gotten more acutely hit or miss with places we used to hold tried and true. I'm also not usually one to go online and badmouth establishments, especially a bar I've enjoyed so thoroughly in the past. However, the phrase "fool me once..." comes to mind, and I want to warn others. This is coming after AT LEAST the third time I've been done dirty by this place. The food has seriously deflated in quality over the years, and the service has been shockingly slow and forgetful, to say the least. My partner and I visited McCrossen's this past Saturday night for dinner and drinks in the hopes that, after over a year's worth of time and space, things had improved. This was sadly not the case. Our food was inconsistently cooked, under-seasoned, and just plain blah--the roast pork sandwich my partner ordered looked pathetic, and the noodles in my Udon Noodle Salad were all stuck together, as if they had come from one of those microwaveable meals you'd find in the international aisle at a grocery store. We seriously came to the conclusion that we could have made drastically tastier food at home for a small fraction of the cost (everything was grossly overpriced for its quality/quantity, fyi). If you're in the area and looking for good food and a similar environment, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. The bar alone is fine, though. read more

McCrossen's hosted us for a happy hour last evening. it ended up being a larger group than I expected and i wasnt sure how they would handle all of us. Can I just say they made the experience awesome and were so welcoming and wonderful with us. they worked with us throughout the evening and attended each guest as if they were a long time friend, or would soon become one. The drinks and food were great. The service was awesome, even after our group took over their space. They were accommodatimy and just lovely. And when one of our crew had a minor medical incident due to Philly's extreme heat, they handled it like pros (thank you to all the staff but especially Dave, the bartender) and took it all in stride, making sure our person was cared for and had what they needed. We thank you for a memorable evening and will be back again! read more

I truly don't understand how and why this place has such high reviews. My friend and I had a terrible experience here. Not only was the service terrible here (we ended up leaving without getting everything we ordered) but the food gave us both gnarly food poisoning. Will not be returning. read more

Great wings and atmosphere. Friendly service and no rushing you out the door. Minus a star only because the Wheelchair Accessible entrance was not clearly marked. The staff was very kind and helpful in directing us to the ramp in the back. read more

I will never go back to this place again. I have been going there for years because I love the burgers. I would literally have self care dates. Last night, I was there for the Phillies game and the bartenders only care about drinking WITH you not to serve you. One bartender literally said F*** Y*** to me. I am beyond disrespected and employees shouldn't be wasted on the job. read more

Mccrossens Tavern - a man holding a glass of wine - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here after a 12 hour shift and my waitress was a saint! The food was incredible. Get the Mac and cheese you won't regret it. Also such a cozy feel inside. I want to decorate my home like that. read more

While visiting Philly stumbled across this place as we were hungry and needed something to eat nearby. The space is one long hallway. Restrooms located towards back and long bar style set up. We were seated as soon as we walked in. Our waiter was not up to par as this led tot his rating. It took about 10-15 minutes before we were able to get water for the table and place our order. We did see her pass the table back and forth. Either the place was super busy or short staff, but it took away from our experience of this establishment. Now the food.....worst wings I've ever had! Ordered 10 piece buffalo wings with fries. The fries were cold (perhaps b/c took her so long to bring out from the kitchen) the sauce for the wings was on the side and not mixed in?! Others at the table had a burger and sandwich which were just subpar. One of my friends never received her side of fries. We tried to bring to the waiter attention, but once again she was on the move never stopped at the table. We had to tell someone else which led to cancelling the order. Overall, Ehh experience food was not worth it at all. read more

Mccrossens Tavern - Menu - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a welcoming, come-as-you-are atmosphere, friendly staff, solid food, and good music, McCrossen's essentially checks all of the boxes you could ask for in a local pub if you're in the area. For me, it's everything that I look for in my local spot. It's become our reliable go-to for a quick bite or a drink when we want to get out of the house. If the weather is good enough, we'll even take the dog and sit outside. We've tried just about everything on the menu and everything has been good. Their highlights for me are the wings (meaty and delicious) and the falafel sandwich, but at worst, the food was always perfectly fine on the pub food spectrum. Considering how often we've been there in the short time we've lived in Philly, I'd say their batting average for pub food is definitely worthy of an all-star vote. The staff has always been great. Outgoing, warm, and in really good spirits. The service has always been good, as well, which is impressive when considering how busy the bar gets at traditionally-predictable times. Just have a little patience when it's a rush, as they often seem a little understaffed on the floor during those times. The staff will be running around like crazy to compensate, so someone will get to you pretty fast. If there's one complaint, it's that the music in the evenings can get so loud that it's hard to have a conversation with the person sitting next to you. Of course, if you stroll in later in the evening like we tend to do for a nightcap, it's sort of par for the course. Overall, McCrossen's Tavern is a fail-safe spot. It's a pub that feels like a local pub. The surrounding neighborhood is diverse, and the bar fully represents that, too, which is nice. Sometimes convenience is enough to bring us back, but thankfully, McCrossen's offers far more than convenience. Which is why we're always returning! read more

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Great local bar. The crowd is fun and very social, nice bartenders. It especially shines late night. Would definitely recommend a visit!

I've been here twice and would come way more often if we lived in the neighborhood. We've sat in the bar and the dining room. Bar can get noisy but that's to be expected on a weekend night- make a reservation for the dining room if you care, otherwise enjoy the lively vibe of the bar area. Food/drinks are solid, staff is cool. I am jealous of people who can be regulars here. read more

Been here a couple times now. Amazing menu !! Tuna Mushroom risotto is bomb. Late night menu is good too! read more

Mccrossens Tavern - Aji tuna and mushroom risotto - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A good tavern, local to the Barnes foundation and Logan Square. Came here for dinner on a Friday night for dinner with my family. It was pretty crowded and is a cozy place, a little dark inside however. Started with the hummus and the chipotle and lime chicken tacos. I ordered the sausage rigatoni. Other meals around the table included mussels in white sauce, seared scallops, falafel, and seared salmon. Both appetizers were good, and I would definitely recommend the tacos, especially if you like a little bit of heat. They do have some kick, but it's nothing over the top. I also enjoyed my sausage rigatoni. There was nothing too special about it, but was a good sized portion and filled me up. I tried the mussels - definitely not the best I've had; they were a little chewy. Overall, the consensus among my family was that the meal was average. We think that part of the problem was that we ordered and were expecting a nicer meal. If we had ordered more traditional tavern food such as a burger, and paired it with drinks, for more of a tavern experience, we probably would've been happier. As such, I would recommend it as a tavern for bar food and drinks, but not for a sit down dinner with higher expectations. read more

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This is a local gem. Shishito pepper is my go-to. I've been here many times and it never disappoints. read more

Mccrossens Tavern - Soft shell crab sandwich - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Super awesome ambiance and friendly staff. Big portions as well definitely recommend the mussels. read more

Mccrossens Tavern - French Onion Soup - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great place, atmosphere, service, and the upscale bar menu! We eat brunch and dinner there on Sundays during football season, sometimes! ;) read more

In the 6.5 years we have been here, have always enjoyed strolling down here for a quick bit and a beverage. This time we came in for some burgers/sandwiches and some bourbon beverages. All of these were absolutely delicious. Great service, time, and wonderful dinner. read more

Mccrossens Tavern - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You know, I rarely update my reviews, but here I am. I was a bit harsh earlier and I've come back to McCrossen's a bunch of times since my terrible HH experience and it has gotten better. (I will never order the stuff I ordered last time EVER again - review should be below). Anyway, I love the proximity to my apartment, of course. And I do want to talk about their brunch! AMAZING! $2 mimosas!!! I will never go anywhere else again. You can't mess up brunch and the food was good - I got an omelette, so good and I also had 12 mimosas. I'm not kidding. They're big and strong and did I mention $2. SO good. Also, the wings and the chicken fingers are good munchies while watching the game(?) Idk what game but I've watched a few here LOL. It's also not hard to get a seat here inside. Outside during the summer it could be tricky. I'm glad I gave this spot another shot. I'll be back. read more

The food was good pub food, not too expensive. Our server was really nice and let us order from the dinner menu even though we arrived quite late and 10 min from the swap to more snacky late night food. The music was loud inside (although expected for a Friday) but here was nice seating on the street and the brick walls and design of the interior were very charming and reminiscent of of some of the pubs in Ireland. read more

Food was ok but the service was just strange. We had a woman cut in front of us right near the host stand and the hostess just served her first, no questions asked, even after witnessing her cut at least three groups of people. Then, we get to our table and it's at the end of a table with another group even though cleared opened booths were available? When we asked to be switched, the hostess looked as if she was going to cry and a waiter asked we be nicer to her... for just asking to move? I hope it was just an off day for them because everyone looked to be working hard and iI wasn't awful but we won't be back. read more

Fun watering hole with good music and ambiance. We didn't eat her me but good local beers. The bartender was friendly and helpful.

Great neighborhood bar. If you frequent this bar, they'll make you feel like you're a part of the family. The drinks are always flowing and the food is a major step up (or two) from your average neighborhood Irish bar. I highly recommend the wings (hot & honey is my go to) - I've also overheard other patrons that they consider their wings to be top 3 in all of Philly. Sometimes there's a wait, so make reservations ahead of time or arrive shortly after they open. They'll also take names and numbers if there is a wait. And they actually will CALL you to let you know your table is ready. I was once told it would be 40 minutes, and then received a big apology when he called us after 50 minutes for the delay and he'd hold our table for however long it took us to arrive to the bar. Finally, the owner is fabulous. He's always present and doing whatever work needs to be done. Being in a major city, that says A LOT. It's awesome to see so much pride in an establishment. If you're in between bars to go to for whatever reason - come here. You'll thank me later! read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem! We were sat right away without a reservation at a cute outdoor table. We got the hot and honey wings, the special summer salad, & shrimp tacos! The wings were amazing. The sauce had a perfect bite paired with the sweetness from the honey. They were massive and very filling. The summer salad was a nice light refreshing salad with a nice balsamic reduction for a dressing. We were both disappointed in the shrimp tacos as they were very bland with no bite and only 2 shrimp each. Our waiter was great. He was funny and very helpful with the food and drink menu. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

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We had a lovely brunch here before going to the Barnes. A combination I highly recommend to anyone visiting Philadelphia

It's cozy and comfortable. Food was tasty and reasonably priced. I would only change the height of my seat.

Our friends brought us to this favorite spot of theirs on a rainy evening and we were overwhelmed by the warmth of the venue. Literally, a fire burning in the corner, but also dark wood and beautiful brick created a cozy yet fancy scene. We ordered the seasonal flatbread, Dijon mussels (amazing!), whipped burrata, honey siracha wings, and a pasta dish! It was more than we could eat between the 4 of us. Great beer, wine, and cocktail selection. We sat at a high top in the dining room but they also have a great bar side. Fantastic service and friendly people. This is the kind of place I would love to become a regular! read more

Mccrossens Tavern - Sriracha wings - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here on a Thursday evening with a friend without reservations, but was quickly seated. We opted for the bar, but there were tables available outside and inside if desired. I ordered the Peach Whiskey Smash for a drink which was a great summer drink. For food, we ordered the shrimp tacos as an appetizer which canned as 3 tacos and was very flavorful. The avocado crema dressing was suburbs. I got the Penne Vodka as my main dish which was a much bigger portion than I was expecting. It was very creamy and tasted great; happy it was a large portion so I could take some home with me. My friend ordered the Mussels which is her go-to here. I tried one of the mussels and I can understand why it is my friend's go to dish here. Very tasty and the spicy red sauce definitely has an unexpected kick to it, but a good one. Looking forward to coming out here in the future and hopefully making this my neighborhood spot read more

Have been attending mandatory happy hour at McCrossens since 2004. Lucky that it's only a steps from home but I'd walk past 4 or 5 pubs to participate in their HH sessions. read more

Came here on July 4th. We understand it is busy and maybe even short staffed. However, I am giving it a 1 star for the horrible service. 6 of us placed an order for drinks at the same time. One of the drink was not available, so a different drink was ordered. When the server came, she only brought 5 out of 6 drinks; one of the drinks she brought was a wrong one. When we told her this, she said he has to drink it- can't take it back. Usually in other places they would take it back and bring the right one. That was 5 out of 6 drinks, I was still waiting for mine. After almost finishing the food and others finishing their drinks, I asked her about my drink. She told me the drink I ordered was not available. No apologies. Rest of the group was almost done with their drinks I then ordered another drink, after about 5 minutes, I asked another server and he checked on it. My drink was brought almost at the same time with the check. As the picture shows, empty food plates and glasses with my drink. Everyone else had to wait u til I finish my drink, and I literally had to chug my drink to get out. We had also asked for water few times, that never came. She told us they were short on water glasses. Yea the bar was busy, but which bar is short with water glasses? The women server is extremely rude. Would recommend this place but not her as a server. Unfortunately, the tip was included on the bill. We would not have given anything. read more

Mccrossens Tavern - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This was our first time going to dinner here and we really enjoyed it. They had indoor and outdoor seating. The staff followed all COVID guidelines. We were there celebrating a special occasion and multiple staff members came out and gave congratulations. The food was great, drinks were great, and friendly staff. It have the vibe of a friendly neighborhood bar with a local following. Will most definitely be back. read more

Mccrossens Tavern - "Stoned on the subway" - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My friend and I stopped in after a Philly Art Walk Scavenger hunt (via Let's Roam). I had the candy cane beet salad, coffee, and a mimosa. Everything was tasty. But I really came here to say how awesome Kate the bartender was. She was very efficient but also personable and made us feel like regulars. Keep up the great work Kate! read more

Mccrossens Tavern - Candy cane Beet Salad - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yep. McCrossen's has become one of my favorite bars in Fairmount. More specifically, I love to sit at the bar and day-drink here. That's been the trend so far, at least. They usually have some pretty good draft beers and their bottle list is okay. As for food, my stand-out favorite is the whipped ricotta app with grilled rustic bread. I could eat that stuff weekly. The burger is also good, but it can get pricey depending on how many toppings you'd like. Cheddar and bacon cost $1.75 extra. I'm sure I'll be back soon. Glad this place is nearby! read more

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Great atmosphere and attentive service - plus, they were carrying the Bama game! Admittedly, I'm no expert - but the best cheesesteak I had while visiting Philadelphia read more