Kite & Key

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).

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.

Ambiance was comforting, service was top notch and the food was flavorful and filling! I will definitely return and recommend this place!

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.

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!

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

Went to this spot for lunch and they did not disappoint. Service was thoughtful and quick (very appreciated), but the major reason for this review is the veggie burger. Crummy veggie burgers are easy to find and I prefer a vegetable patty to a meat sub such as Impossible. This one has texture and variety. The fries remind me of McDonalds in terms of texture and style of cut, which was nice. Long as my fries aren't soggy, I'm pretty pleased. Good-sized patio for this upcoming Spring too.

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!

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.

Awesome food and loooove their margarita! Service is always splendid.

Try all their chicken wing dishes!