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    MilkBoy

    3.6 (460 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MILKBOY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Colleen M.

    We went here for a show, but I'm still not over how perfect their bacon egg and cheese was as a super late dinner. The espresso martini was 10/10 and had more of a tiramisu chocolatey flavor than usual (a good thing in this case). As a whole I'm a fan - the venue, the food, drinks, staff - all awesome. I look forward to seeing more shows upstairs and trying more of their menu.

    Janet C.

    A chill spot to grab drinks and hang out. Our waitress highly recommended and espresso martini and it was fantastic!! I like sweeter drinks and I will say this drink was honestly a tad too sweet even for me but I did enjoy it regardless. The raspberry cocktail with gin was also nice and refreshing. There's a small venue upstairs where they host live music events sometimes as well.

    Fatimah A.

    Solid place for a late night catch -up session with friends in a casual spot! Their hot chocolate drinks are so rich and sweet--I literally get it everytime! The food is nice, basically your typical bar food. Portions are good and definitely filling. Depending on when you go (like past 8) it can get crowded...like VERY crowded. There have been several times where I had to stand or my party of 3-4 had to be split up before we could get a table (but this usually resolves quickly). Noise levels are pretty loud so you may have to yell a bit, but overall a great time.

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    Melanie S.

    Has dive bar vibes, the fried green beans were good! Drinks were too sweet and the chili rim tasted like hot fries which through me off.. staff were nice and attentive! I probably wouldn't go back $100 for apps and drinks that were average wasn't worth it in my opinion.

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    Howard F.

    Expensive burgers at MilkBoy, for reasons I can't comprehend (other than, I guess, that it is in downtown Philly), because they just were fine. The beer is good and so is the service.

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    Moussa K.

    I've been here so many times! From my own friend's shows to most recently I was there for a Jazz concert with Butcher Brown. Great show! Love the venue and how intimate it can be. Previous to that I was there for an indie-pop/rock concert which I loved a lot too. The drinks at the main bar downstairs are great! Service is always cool and accommodating. The upstairs bar just has the essentials and a few beers on tap which is fine when watching a show. I always enjoy my time at Milkboy, hope you do too!

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    Michael C.

    Food was decent, beer was cold but didn't taste super fresh. Service was lackluster even with the restaurant being pretty empty. Overall was just okay.

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    Phylicia H.

    Stopped by for a drink and ended up ordering some food, too. This is such a cute place with great vibes! They do have live music upstairs, which I highly recommend checking out. Downstairs is a tight but cute bar with tables and I believe 4 tvs playing sports. Love the fact they have a variety of citywide specials all day! We ordered the chicken quesadilla and roasted butternut squash hummus. The hummus was out of this world and gets a 10/10!! Soooo good that my bf and I could not stop raving about it. I would recommend anyone to give this a try with the soft pita bread they offer. Honestly, we had zero complaints about this dish. The quesadilla on the other hand was just okay. Wasn't bad, but not something we plan on reordering. It was stuffed with a bit too much cheese to our liking. If you are hungry and love cheese, that's a good option for you. Everyone around us were eating burgers/sandwiches. They all looked so good and I will definitely check that out next time (and reorder the hummus if they still have it)!

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    Heather M.

    I love a good visit to Milkboy! I had the daily special, the Chili cheese dog and it was phenomenal! I normally go for the breakfast burrito or the fried cheddar jawns. The food was great, atmosphere is always one to be apart of and the drink selection, wow! This visit, I came with a friend who too enjoys the ambiance of Milkboy, we met two new friends at the bar, enjoyed the music AND appreciated the fact that it wasn't crowded. At times, this can be a crowded location but either way, I've had great visits. Oh! And the bartender, Jess was everything the evening of my visit. Jess's energy, engagement and overall presence at the bar this evening truly contributed to my experience! Give Milkboy a visit!

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    Sophea S.

    Came here for a quick shots and beers with my friend. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. Always asking if we need anything. It's a very casual and chill bar with many selections of IPA and drinks. Everything was good. It's definitely a cool spot to hang around in the city.

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    Nothing says Philly like a late-night cheesesteak burrito! Great spot and friendly service.

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    Great chicken sandwich, nice selection of citywide shot+beer specials. Good atmosphere

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    Good vibes here and great service from the bartender, but PLEASE FIX THE A/C! It is WAY too hot. :(

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    Ask the Community - MilkBoy

    Is this a Green Bay Packers bar?

    Yes! Go Pack Go! You can join us for food & drink specials during every regular season Packers game at MilkBoy on Chestnut St. Follow us on instagram @milkboyphilly and follow our pack @milkboy_packers_club for the most up-to-date info!

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    We noticed the bacon bowl that the folks next to us ordered, but unfortunately we had to leave.

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