I reached out to the owner who was very nice and after a few e-mails back and forth we figured out that it was most likely a food intolerance I have (soy) being triggered by the soy oil that they use in the fryer. The staff probably didn't think about it when I had asked in the past since it's technically not an ingredient. Unfortunately, this means I probably have to avoid the food here, but I'll be back for beers read more

My partner and I are in from out of town and after a long day of adventures and two dying phones we needed a spot to stop and refuel ourselves and our gadgets for a moment and stumbled upon kite & key. The service& hospitality from Olivia and who I assume was the manager was refreshingly pleasant and helpful, food was just what we needed I got the slider and fries and misses loved the pretzel! Highly recommend it's just a great chill spot! read more

We came here for a quick meal and drinks! It had some good vibes and we were on the touch tunes all night! Our waiter was amazing and gave us some good drink recommendations!! read more

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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. read more

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Went on a busy St Pattys weekend afternoon so the crowd was a bit loud. Ambiance itself was fine and the food above average bar food. Biggest thing that' gets this place a big thumbs up from this beer guy is their connection to Russian River Brewery. They have multiple brews from this legend on tap (4 when I was there). What a treat! The wait staff was great on my visit despite the noisy drunk table next to ours read more

Loved this place the food is so good! The drinks are always good and this place is just a great time! read more

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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)! read more

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Your average bar with average drinks and food. 2 stars because I PAID for a song to be played on TouchTunes and they immediately skipped my song. Don't have a jukebox if you don't want patrons picking the music! So frustrating! Likely won't be returning- nothing special about this place and there a ton of other bars that offer the same type of thing. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

Kite & Key - Lentils - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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). read more

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Small menu, large portions! Personally, I like smaller menus- I find large ones often overwhelm me. I ordered one of their specials of the night- a fajita salad. It came with a very generous portion of chicken, which was cooked to perfection! read more

Borders on being a dive bar. Only here once. Had a grilled cheese that had only partly melted cheese. Fries were the best part of the meal. Reminiscent of McDonald's fries. Real reason I came was for the mussels in white sauce. Really so so. Triangle tavern is still the mussel champ of Philadelphia, so far. Had a bullitt old fashioned, and it was good. May come back. It's convenient to where I live. read more

Met a friend here for a cocktail. Loved that they have both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat so we were indoors but on the edge of being outdoors. Had a great neighborhood vibe. Looks better than the photos. It was late but the place still had people. Got a dirty martini. It was perfect. Would return! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Kite & Key - Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

Kite & Key - Great staff and service!! Good stop for a burger and cold beer. - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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! read more

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

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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. read more

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Wild that the first time I came here I left a 5 star review only to come back and decide that must have been a fluke. Was sat and ignored. We made eye contact with every server there. They weren't in a rush to prevent them from assisting new patrons. Ended up leaving and going to McCrossens which had a better selection and service. read more

Local loud bar. Friendly customers and staff. Pretzel bites were really good but what I liked even more was the dipping sauces they came with. YUM! The chicken sandwich was fine. Three or four TVs with different college basketball games Friday night. At 7 places had calmed down (less noisy and less crowded). Go on over and sit at the bar! read more

Kite & Key - Pretzel bites - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

From beginning to end enriching was superb! Service, menu, ambiance, food! I'll definitely be returning & I can't wait to try more items from the menu! read more

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

Great neighborhood place. So welcomed by Jim(the owner) Food was great and the service was great. Stop you won't be sorry! read more

Really nice spot Excellent beer selection Food is very good Service is very attentive as well read more

I've been to Kite & Key on several occasions pre-COVID and once post. The quality of the food has not changed nor as the great service. They've done a great job converting the outside to an enjoyable place to eat and watch a game during the COVID season. My last visit found me enjoying the fried chicken sandwich with a group of 4 outdoors. The sandwich was tasty and came with nice pile of fries. I did get a little food envy seeing the Fish & Chips, but with COVID in line there was no sampling. Previously visits was mostly focused on bar type food such as chicken tenders and Quesadilla, which paired well with the numerous beers they have on tap. To round out brunch, they had a decent bloody mary. It loses a bit needed to be packaged for takeaway, but I will still recommend it. I'm hopeful that Kite & Key stays around post-COVID. It is a great place and one I will check out anytime I'm in the area. Check them out! read more

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Had a great dinner tonight. Lively atmosphere, awesome service and fabulous food. I had the chicken chorizo soup and grilled shrimp - so good. What a great member of the Phila Gastropub scene. Our server was attentive and helpful. Definitely going back! read more

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.

I always enjoy the food at Kite and Key. It's a great place to go and last week I ordered the crab cake with hollandaise sauce. It was filled with lump crabmeat and was, honestly, the best crab cake I've ever eaten. The service is always excellent and at this time of year it was wonderful to eat outside! Inside is always fun to be surrounded by happy patrons enjoying themselves. read more

Been here a couple times. Chill lowkey bar. Stopped in today for lunch and got the signature burger and fries. It was pretty average. A little burnt and yet still pink in the middle. Food is pretty mid. Bartender is super nice and the drinks are good. I'd stop in for some wings and a drink but I probably wouldn't go there just for the food read more

Kite & Key - Kite & Key Burger - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Awesome food and loooove their margarita! Service is always splendid. Try all their chicken wing dishes! read more

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While wandering around near the Philly museum of art, you end up needing to nosh after seeing all the things! We wanted food, and fast, but no fast food, so we smacked the ole yelp button and blammo! Food! Kite & Key is a relatively decent size pub with old school pub charm and feels. Plenty of seating to eat, also plenty of bar to drink at! A smallish crowd of folks enjoying beverages, and perfect timing for us to get some grub! Their menu is not enormous, but they seem to make everything there with a focus on fun and well rounded modern fare. Their cheesesteak spring rolls are not to be missed, but in our case, missed being the subject of a photo (oops)! They were a great take on a spring roll made with an homage to the Philly cheesesteak! The honey fried chicken sandwich was decent, my only qualm would be the piece of chicken was dwarfed by the roll. The Korean chicken tacos were outstanding, a great mash up of ideas and flavors! read more

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Stopped in for a drink and bite, not expecting much and was SURPRISED and happy to see a new menu! New chef on board hits all the boxes for a gasto pub, with specials. Great update for local pub food and we have been back again. Recommend the French dip with sharp cheddar and horseradish sauce, SO GOOD! portobello sandwich, and the Ravioli special was great! Beautiful evening, great outdoor seating and great service! Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu! read more

Kite & Key is a solid neighborhood bar. I have been a few times and even when I walk by it is crowded. It seems like a very popular happy hour spot for the Callowhill area. The food I've had is pretty good, nothing special. I wouldn't really go for the food but if you're looking for a drink and a bite to eat this is a great place. I especially like that the front opens when the weather is nice and they have a good amount of outside seating. They also have an excellent beer selection with many choices on draft at a reasonable price. Food wise, I enjoy the veggie burger. It is the best thing I've tried here. I have also tried a few other items including the fried pickles which I thought were very average. read more

Kite & Key - Veggie Burger - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food and service was great!!! The Kite always has a good food daily and fantastic beers on tap!! The bartenders and chef are on point!! Can't wait to go back with more friends!! Good vibes!! read more

Service staff were very friendly and atmosphere was nice. Food was terrible. Barely edible. Canned chicken salad and just off overall. Wish it was just solid bar food but defiantly lacking. It's a shame because location to museums was good and staff was very nice. read more

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