It is what it is, granted I visited this place with my friend a few years back but it's something that I always remember. Just because... it didn't seem like a place that I thought I'd feel comfortable. Nonetheless, the burger did what it needed to do and it was cash only but I remember feeling like this might be a one and done. I pass by the spot pretty often on the way to another restaurant and always wonder if I should go back in but..yeah...something holds me back. read more

Love this place! Always stop in after visiting the farm markets. It reminds me of home... small town Pennsylvania bar. Locals place but friendly to everyone. Cash only! (ATM available) Now have a liquor license! New owners since about 3 yrs ago. Same great atmosphere as before. Friendly staff, always!! Maybe 3 tables inside, about 8 bar stools, a bunch outside, including a fire pit area out back. The burgers.... are AWESOME!!! 2 days ago I had the burger (small) comes with 2 smash pattys, cheese, LTO. Ordered onion rignd for side (burgers dont come with sides but the rest of the handheld menu does). Onion rings come with petal sauce, OMG... WHATEVER it is has horseradish and I loved it! read more

Monks Place - Small burger with onion rings and petal sauce!!!!!!! Sooo good! $11 for burger. Side separate, sooo worth it - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Stopped in here for a burger, everything is always good but def missing the monks vibe it use to have. read more

Monks Place - a view of the bar and dining area - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ok update on my previous review. Smoking not allowed so therefore a five based on the food and atmosphere. With the rush towards franchises little one off joints like this are becoming rare. Service was great. With an update to my previous review this is an easy 5 stars. read more

Monks Place - Great small business support them. - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Watched the cook grab his cellphone and play on it then get back to cooking with the same gloves on... sat there for an hour and not one glove change... YUCK! read more

Great burgers worth the drive out to pungo. Bring cash or use on-site atm. It's a local motorcycle destination you never know what groups may show up read more

The server was working so hard and she was so nice. This restaurant had great food and great vibes. A hidden gem and a seemingly tucked away locals favorite! read more

Monks is SO good--truly a hidden gem in Pungo (though by now, most locals are in on the secret). It's the perfect quick stop for a burger and a beer. I've been here many times and it's never disappointed! Their prices are way better than most smash burger spots. Top tier. I've had their BBQ, fried okra burger, and more--everything's been delicious. Totally worth the drive through Pungo and honestly, the drive itself is beautiful. read more

Took a last minute ride out for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Got the standard cheeseburger and fries. I was quite pleased. The bun was perfect, the patty was cooked perfectly, the toppings were fresh and the fries were hot and fresh. The staff was very friendly and it was an overall enjoyable experience. read more

This is a fantastic little local spot down in Pungo, just south of the Military Aviation Museum and Cullipher Farm (and a great lunch stop if visiting either of those!). Super casual, come as you are, and family friendly. Around noon on a beautiful Sunday, they were busy but not at all crowded. Plenty of seating both inside and out (it's not a huge space, but for being so far out of the way it seems to be enough), and you sit wherever you like when you get in. We each got the large cheeseburger (1/3 lb) fully topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo. One with Onion Rings on the side and one with Mozzarella sticks. Our son did the kid's chicken tenders, which they brought out a little ahead of our food as soon as they were ready. The food was REALLY good. The cheese was so well melted, the burgers themselves insanely juicy, the toppings fresh. We loved the sides, and I'm not sure if they make the onion ring sauce in house or what it was but it had a hearty kick of horseradish which I LOVED. I will say, the prices seem to have increased over the years based on past menus I have seen. Is it a little expensive for a local "dive"? Maybe. But it's still on par with most restauranta these days, and the quality was worth it in our opinion. As others have mentioned, it is cash only, but they do have an ATM on site for those who need it. We were a little unsure how to wrap up the meal and eventually realized you oay at the counter when done. They do some pretty great beer specials, and have Biker Nights and Karaoke Nights as well! We'll for sure be back on one of our regular trips to Pungo. read more

came here because it was highly recommended. Food wasn't bad, but it is like they counted the tots before Serving. $11 dollars for a burger patty, because they don't have them on the kids menu. Paying almost $70 doesn't justify what we got. read more

Monks Place - The tots that we got with our burger. I'm not expecting a whole basket, but ordered two and they split it in half. - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cheap. No frills. Delicious! This is totally a biker bar vibe. It was a warm-ish Sunday and several bikers were out enjoying the weather. Most seemed to be regulars here. It was a upbeat, friendly atmosphere. This spot is cash only, but don't worry about not having enough, everything here is reasonable priced. We got two burgers, two drinks, onion rings, gizzards, and fried okra and I think it was still under $35 (don't forget to tip though) and entirely too much food for just two people. We had leftovers ready for the air fryer. The burger wasn't anything fancy. They didn't have dozens of crazy options. Just the burger, gooey cheese, and they basics. The bun was toasted and it was delicious! There is lots of outdoor seating which was perfect for social distancing and bringing the pup to enjoy the experience. The staff were all in masks, I felt comfortable the whole time and look forward to returning next time I want a quick meal in that part of VB! read more

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Heide is inly at her third day, but her handled everything like a Vet. The two ladies next to me recommended the burger and it did not disappoint. With a side of fries and a selection from the bar my dinner at this unexpected spot was a hit out of the park! If there was a picture of the perfect "hole in the wall", Monk's would be it!! read more

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Found this nice hole in the wall by chance. Walked in and was greeted by a bunch of friendly folks. I had a beer and the pimento 1/2 pound cheese burger with Bacon and it really hit the spot. If you're looking for good food fast, a cold beer and friendly people then this is a great spot!! I ate half my burger before I remembered to take a picture but here is what's left of it lol. read more

Monks Place - Pimento Cheese and Bacon 1/2 pound burger or what's left of it lol - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Awesome biker bar. Great Burgers Seafood. And you can still smoke outside kind of good country bar biker bar post review

We've never had a bad meal here. We travel out of our way to get a burger here. They've expanded their menu in the last few years and now offer more of a selection on beverages as well. It's still a cash only business but in my opinion that just adds to the charm of the place. read more

Cash only! Food was great. Keep in this mind, this is a bar; not a fancy sit down restaurant. Back woods on the VA-NC border where you can order fried gizzards and livers (unfortunately out of stock during my visit). Staff was friendly sly and welcoming. They had a NFL game on. All I needed was to thaw out from my ride, recharge, and refill the belly. Mission accomplished. I recommend the BBQ sandwhich and fried okra. read more

Monks Place - 1/4 pound BBQ sandwhich and fried okra - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This place is not for everyone. I would not bring my mother. But I like it. Small, casual atmosphere, bikers, babies, dogs, families.....you never know who you will see. 3 or 4 booths, a couple of tables and some bar seating. The music was loud and that's just part of the atmosphere. Since it was raining it was a nice touch that someone held the door open for us. We sat at a booth. 2 beers. I got a small Cheeseburger and she got a fried bologna sandwich. The menu is small and basic. But you can get okra and fried gizzards. Don't always see that on menus. The burger was delicious and I loved the crispy crinkle cut fries. They came out unseasoned so add that salt. Definitely worth a stop if you are driving by. I believe when you are done you go up to the register to pay. Don't sit and wait for a check. CASH only!! read more

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Great food, service and atmosphere! The burgers and fries are awesome, as is the BBQ. A not to be missed place. read more

Monks Place - Great place to eat. - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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1st timer today for lunch. Crew and I decided to take a break for lunch and we went to Monks. Food was great & service was good as well. Awesome small place, which most times these smaller places are the best. read more

Kept reading about Pungo and this small place. It is a tiny place where hikers stop to rest. Burgers were delicious! Service was great-too! It was well worth the nice drive! read more

Monks Place - Large and medium burgers- - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Take this one and put a check mark on the Bucket List. I've been waiting to come to Monk's Place for a long time. In fact it seems like forever. Monks is a little bit out of the way from most folks day to day travel routines. You can find it in the south part of Pungo, but before you get to Creeds. It's in a little red building on a big left turn. I'm sure you've seen it if you've every passed out this way. Monk's is famous for it's burgers and rightfully so. This is a fantastic no frills burger. Sure you can get anything you want on it, but what's so good about it is just how basic it is. Make sense? I was out on a photo run with fellow Yelper James R. and we had hit everything from Pungo all the way down to Currituck Island Ferry dock in Knott's Island and back that day. We were hot and hungry. If you can't tell from the front of the building, it should be obvious when you walk in the door, the place was at one time a house. The bar is on the left and seating is on both the left and right sides of the room. We grabbed a booth on the right and waited for the server who acknowledged us when we walked in. While I'm thinking about it, it should be noted that every other booth was taped off for social distancing. There's also seating outside BTW. Back inside they were using fully disposable items. Disposable plates, cups and silverware. On with the review. As you look around there appears to be a kind of wallpaper all over the establishment. As you look closer you will notice they it's all signed dollar bills that have been stamped, stapled and glued to walls. Some are even in higher denominations. They were fun to read while we were waiting for our order. James and I both ordered 1/3lb Bacon Cheeseburger's. I had mine all the way minus onion with a side of crinkle cut fries and ice cold Coca-Cola. Our server immediately brought out drinks out in cans with a cup of ice for each. I think we waited maybe 15 minutes for our food to come out, not bad at all when there were a couple other tables full inside and at least 1 outside when we arrived. My meal was delicious. Again I can't stress enough the simplicity of this meal. This is no gourmet burger that you pay to much for and end up still hungry afterwards. Nay Nay... This is more like a burger you make at your neighbors cookout. The burger was sticking out from the bun, the bacon was plentiful and crispy with the cheese melted on top of it. The fries were golden brown and crisp. Portions were perfect. Pros: Great Food, Friendly Staff, Very Clean, Great Prices. Cons: None. All in all I wish I hadn't waited so long to come here, but maybe in the long run that will make me appreciate it even more. I'm looking forward to returning and bringing some friends. read more

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Good people who become good friends. I don't feel like I should be leaving a review because I don't want other people to know about this place. Food is amazing. The bartending staff is spectacular. The ambiance is delightfully quaint and unassuming. A perfect place to chill out and get to know some amazing locals. read more

Awesome out of the way spot to avoid the crowds. Grace our server was the epitome of southern hospitality. Alex prepared some awesome food. I'd highly recommend the monk burger as well as the fried mushrooms and jalapeno poppers. This place DESERVES your business!!!! read more

Monks Place - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Stopped in this evening to have a few drinks with friends and a few appetizers Great service, great atmosphere, food came out fast and hot We had the best time taking and laughing together even though another lady that stopped in didn't find us amusing and she made it very clear to us and everyone else in the bar that we should all leave ok we were at bar Anyway Lauren and Alex made sure to let us know that we were fine Everyone else there was extremely nice and we will most definitely be back with more of our friends!! Y'all are doing a great job!! read more

Virginia Beach, Virginia (Creeds) --- "Monk's" dates back to the 40's (may be less young than me) ... @ 1945! "Monk's Place" must be oldest bar in Virginia Beach originally a building from Sandbridge moved with horse & buggy to current location ... bartender/owner Cathy is always ready to share a smile ... customers Ellis, Mary, Thomas, Susan & Michael (+ Jennifer) gave me "More Smiles Than I Came In With!" ... The food at "Monk's" is tasty-riffic, featuring their forever-popular hamburgers, BBQ & homemade soup ... in addition to unique menu items, such as fried gizzards, fried livers, fried okra, fried pickles and fried Bologna sandwiches (a "Run-A-Way Bill" favorite) ... a "grandfathered" smoking bar with ashtrays on every table ... an outdoor seating area supplements their limited indoor vintage bar & table seating ... "Monk's" is a "Cash Only" establishment that offers an ATM machine ... bar flair includes dollar-bill covered ceiling & limited wall space ... PLUS "in-memory-of-lunch bags" with info & favorite beer of regular customers who have "moved-to-the-cemetery" ... "Monk's" is a popular biker place, usually lined with "Harley's" & leather-clad friendly bikers ... a TRUE "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorite bar "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! ... and will return! #RunAwayBill 03.05.17 updated 02.18.20 read more

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It's a long but lovely drive there and you're thinking, it's so well recommended it will be a place worth going to. You passed the darling bee and biscuit miles back. Finally you see Monk's and ok, it's a shack on a strangely laid out joint of several streets. Nothing wrong with a shack. Sometimes shacks serve the best food. You walk in. Every inch of wall and ceiling is covered with fluttering laminated autographed dollar bills. Dollar bills are dirty, and this restaurant decorates with them.--I have since learned it's a biker bar. I saw no bikes. But it does serve food, display a Best Burger banner above its door, have a rest room, and allow you to sit and rest while you dine. Seating is lovely. Small vintage wooden booths with no upholstery. We got there as they opened at 11. Ordinarily I don't like upholstery but this place is cold, as in "We just opened when you got here and haven't turned on the stoves yet" cold. So a seat pad would have helped. Can I get something hot to drink (it's December 28)? "Sorry, no hot drinks." The menu says iced tea. I don't ask her to microwave a mug of iced tea because I noticed a bit of discontent in her demeanor, unusual for the remarkably friendly atmosphere of Virginia Beach. We ordered small burgers, fries, deep fried pickle chips and deep fried gizzards. We wanted the deep fried chicken livers, but "Sorry, we don't have those today. Not yet." The $9 1/4 pound burger, its bun lightly greased and grilled, fresh crunchy lettuce, ripe tomato, was good. The ground beef was tender, contained no gristle. The $5 fries were unexceptional. Pickles held together well because they were made from solid, young cucumbers without a lot of saggy seeds. Gizzards, the waiter assured us, were not tough or chewy. The gizzard connective tissue was indeed tough and chewy. The little blips of meat they connected were tender. I love gizzards, whose meat is tender, but I have never been able to make them so the connections are tender, so her comment seemed a little placating. We dipped them into a decent, apparently homemade ranch dressing and chewed away. Water came in a plastic bottle, I assumed because you can't serve well water without an expensive sanitizing system. They charged $1.50 for the bottle which I believe was a Sam's Club brand. When we were ready to leave, we were told to pay up front. We did so with no bill in hand. The cashier asked our waitress what we had ordered. The charge for the two of us was $35. Sounded right. Then we were told they accept cash only. I rarely carry cash, but that morning I had stashed a $50 in my wallet. I never carry more than an emergency $20, but it's Christmas and I had been giving holiday tips to my apartment maintenance people. The cashier handed me my change, asked me how was our lunch. My friend said Very good and I whispered "Hot tea would have been nice." ""I'm sorry," she responded quietly, politely. We walked out and I could hear the waitress's tone warm up with people I assumed she knew. A mile down the road I realized I hadn't left a tip. I never leave a tip of less than 20% or $5 per meal, even if the meal is toast and jelly. Having waited tables for years, it's how I empathize. But we had been surprised that we had no check, had to walk toward the exit to pay, had to pay cash and felt like we were not even welcome enough to turn on the heat for. I was glad to be out in the warm December sun. The hamburger was good. read more

The BEST HOME-COOKED FOOD... EVER I absolutely love there jalapeño poppers, fried okra & onion rings read more

Great. Awesome burger. One problem. $47.00 , plus tip $54.00 for two cheeseburger's, one okra, one onion ring, one miller lite and two Michelob Ultras. I think that is a bit outrageous. Lunch was delicious...Ruth Chris prices. read more

Classic Virginia Beach day picking Strawberries and grabbing a bite from Monk's. Was the sandwich any better than any $2 BBQ sandwich in Virginia Beach? Probably not. The onion rings are awesome. You have to go for the nostalgia factor, especially if you have an epic Monk's story. Best to eat outside if you're a nonsmoker. The ambiance inside has a bit of an acceptance curve read more

Monks Place - Pulled Pork BBQ with onion rings - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

amazing service, amazing staff, and great food. Highly recommend; it is our go to spot. Great for the family.

First time here and have to say it's a good burger. Juicy, tasteful but honestly nothing spectacular. My husband and I love burgers and have gone to many places and this just doesn't make me stop and say it's one of the best I've had. I like the biker bar feel so I think that is what adds to the attraction. read more

Monks Place - 1/4 pound single cheeseburger and fries - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sad to see a local restaurant I've been going to for 10 years change so much. I love the aesthetic of the place but it doesn't match the prices anymore. If u wanna charge $17 for each bacon cheeseburger ur establishment should be new and not 30 mins into pungo. Charging locals this amount of money after changing the food and makin it worse is honestly blasphemy. Cant wait until they go out of business with their business motto read more

Good biker bar for a quick stop in Pongo. The prices seem a little high for what you get. I would suggest at least a 1/3 lb burger at the smallest. read more

One of the best burgers I've had, and the owners were very inviting and it has a cool dive bar vibe, while not being grungy. Super quality beef in the burgers read more

Overrated, overpriced, and definitely wouldn't recommend if you're interested in decent food. Go to cookout, it's cheaper, foods tastier, and somehow has better service. read more

Monks Place - Two season-less patties and a bun - American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great food. Great locals bar. Much improved from previous management. Still the best burger ever even with the switch in ownership. Much more to choose from on the menu and great friendly staff read more

My husband and I went to Monks Place yesterday. We arrived a little after the lunch crowd. We were greeted as we walked in. We enjoyed perfectly cooked hamburgers and crispy fries. Samantha not only gave us great service, she cooked our food just as we asked for. She took care of everyone else around us and gave them all personal attention. She is an amazing multitasker! As stated in other reviews, this is not your mother's tea room! It's an iconic Pungo fixture and I hope it stays that way! We had the pleasure of meeting the new owner when he came by our table to ask if everything was ok. We wish him the best of luck! read more

Outstanding burgers! I absolutely LOVE a hand pressed freshly made burger but going to those "fancy" burger restaurants is useless for me since I'm simple. I prefer a simple plain burger, no cheese, nothing but the beef, a bun and top it with some cold ketchup. Boring! But even a simple plain burger here was juicy, served piping hot on a buttered and grilled sesame seed bun with the buns edges having that black grill mark. Mmmmmmmmm. The old school krinkle cut fries just brought me back home to Mama's oven baked fries as a kid. Thank you Monks. Thank you!!!! read more

Come in to a locals place and enjoy a great burger and a beverage. Go by, sit down outside, relax and spend time with friends. The owners are great and so is the staff. read more