I have heard great things about Capones for a while and have been wanting to go there. I was very sadly disappointed! We walked in to the restaurant area and had to say hi to the waitresses because they were to busy talking to notice us. We had to ask to be seated. From experience working in restaurants before, I was shocked at this. A waitress came to take our drink order about 10-15 minutes after we sat down - didnt bother to ask if we wanted to order apps. We had to stop her from walking away to order more. She didnt take a drink order for my daughter either. Skipped right over her. She brought our coffee's and sodas. She had to go back for my daughters drink. It was the absolute worst coffee. When another waitress brought my boyfriend's appetizer, she also brought my daughters dinner. I asked for a fresh pot of coffee to be made because the coffee was so poor. I heard her tell our first waitress 20 MINUTES later that we wanted fresh coffee. Our old coffees were not removed from the table. When the new coffee finally came, towards the end of our meal, it was horrible as well. I ordered french onion soup as my dinner. Disgusted is an understatement. It came out with the cheese burnt. The taste was so horrible and salty, after 3 small bites it upset my stomach. I was so hungry, I tried to get through it, but couldn't. My stomach hurt for a few hours because of the amount of salt. The waitress came back and took my boyfriend's plate but didn't ask if I was done. We had to flag someone down to come take mine away and ask for the check. They were, yet again, to busy finishing their conversations to focus on their tables. The table across from us also had to track down the waitresses for assistance. A table sat when we were getting ready to leave and waited so long for their drinks that they got up and left. Very unhappy with or experience and will NOT be returning. Such a disappointment.
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GT W.
Capone's is a bit difficult to find and sort of isolated from other top craft beer venues in the Philly area. It does have a pretty good bottle shop attached that has some pretty great stuff: Cantillon, Dark Horse, East End Gratitude, Russian River, maybe Lost Abbey. The restaurant is like an old style diner blended with an Applebee's: not necessarily impressive. Service was not bad. Food is decent to uninspiring, tap list had some very interesting rarities: Cigar City one-offs, Weyerbacher one-offs, tons of weird stuff I had never heard of. And it is obviously very popular with beer geeks since most of the good stuff from Philly Beer Week had been kicked by the time I arrived.
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Corry M.
Amazing! We make the drive out here a couple times a month. Wide selection of microbrews on draught. Wings are delicious, chicken parmesan is my favorite dish. Their house balsamic salad dressing is excellent. Very crowded and tough to find a spot sometimes, but worth it.
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Von M.
Our in-laws were kind enough to share their favorite pub with us, and we too have become devoted fans. Among Capone's countless charms is its location near several major arteries, making it an optimal destination for meeting the cross-town peeps. Capone's also has become our New Year's Eve tradition for four great reasons: (1) It closes around 10 p.m., deterring those revelers who plan to become loud and sloppy on the final day of the year and allowing its employees to enjoy some of their evening; (2) Capone's pares down its usual extensive menu to about a dozen great entree choices; (3) Capone's does not inflate its prices to capitalize on the holiday (big kudos for that) and (4) Capone's famous mussels are offered even if NYE is not a regular mussel night. (Thanks Angel!!). More about the mussels below. During our most recent visit, our table ordered two plates of mussels (in a red sauce with horseradish), one plate of clams and one of calamari. The mussels, as always, were crave-worthy. We have enjoyed them in a variety of preparations here, and all have been excellent. My fav is the white wine version but all have broths that demand sopping. Meanwhile, the clams were served in white wine-based broth and our dinner companions gushed about their deliciousness. They also declared the calamari, "the best ever!" Capone's chicken parm, by all accounts, is phenomenal. Indeed, one of our dinner companions had been dreaming about this dish since NYE 2013. The serving is so large that all but the most ravenous diner will have leftovers. The veggie pasta also was quite delicious: garlic-infused olive oil with broccoli, tomato and olive over penne. Again, the portion was enough for two meals. As other Yelpers have noted, the beer selection here is extensive, and it alone is a reason to visit Capone's. Both the bar and table service are consistently excellent.
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Michelle C.
It's a bar where everyone knows your name! I've only been to the bar area and beer store and this place has a healthy selection of local and no-so-local but rare beers. I came here for their KBS tapping and they had several bourbon barrel stouts to try on tap (including Sunday Morning Stout)! Service can be a bit slow when they're so packed for an event but it is very friendly. We came back here the following week to try some other beers on tap and had dinner. Dinner came out very slowly but we were happy with everything we had. We ordered the hot honey wings which is very tasty and their most popular sauce They are fried, covered in sauce and then grilled. The Caesar salad came with house-made dressing and the veggie sandwich was served with a healthy side of veggies and covered in melted provolone.
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Lisa C.
I'm a pretty positive selective person so I only write good reviews and only for places I feel strongly about and this place, it gives you the feels. Good food, good vibes, good times it should definitely be a stop wherever your endeavors take you.
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Tray F.
We found Capone's on Yelp when we were in the area recently visiting a relative in the hospital right down the street. The food was all great, our waitress Heather was super nice, very attentive and made us feel very welcome and the atmosphere was great. I wish we lived closer to this area so we could keep coming back each week. We had dinner there on a Saturday night with my husband first having the French Onion Soup which he shared with me. We both agreed that it was awesome. Just the right amount of cheese and onions and the broth was just perfect...not salty, not weak, just right. I ordered a nice juicy cheeseburger with fries and my husband ordered the cheesesteak. My burger was cooked perfectly and hit the spot. Hubby loved the cheesesteak. We also ordered a side of Beer-Battered Onion Rings which were great! Even though we didn't order anything fancy, it's amazing how many places can't get a simple burger or soup right or you can tell the ingredients aren't fresh. Not here. Everything was exactly on point. Everything was cooked well and tasted fresh. And everything came out in a timely manner. I read another review that google maps had led the person to the wrong street. That happened with us too for some reason. Clearly not Capone's fault. We ended up down the street in a residential area in the middle of just houses. I'm SO relieved that we didn't give up and go somewhere else. I definitely recommend this place!!
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Hall W.
I came as an outsider (AKA: traveling from out of town), so whereas I can completely appreciate how it is a local gem. For an objective perspective, this place is merely okay. I subscribe to the concept that just because it is local doesn't mean it has to be not put together and not have less than stellar food. So first off - the menu is ridiculous. Clearly this place has way too many menu options (and hence the jack of all trades but really truly delicious is elusive). The beer menu was also disappointing as it was old and laminated with stains everywhere. They also serve beer in micro-glasses - which was interesting but really? The set up of this place was also strange - as I felt a bit a squeezed. Kudos on how parking was easy and etc.
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Rula R.
Absolutely loved Capones! I got a salad with crab cakes and not every restaurant can get the crab cake right, but capones does it just right! I will be coming back!
(5)
Courtney A.
If you're a beer snob, you'll love this place. My boyfriend and I live in town and this is our go-to spot. Their food is delicious, and their beer menu has yet to disappoint. The place is a little outdated and most of the waitresses aren't young high schoolers, but these elements make this place what it is! They have a 4 beer flight for cheap which is such a great way to try multiple beers. They also give out samples if you want try a beer before you order a glass. My fav menu choice is the crab cake sandwich. It's so good! I have never had a bad experience at Capone's and I highly recommend this place to anyone who is in the mood for a great beer and food in a low-key setting.
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Michael D.
I love craft beer. I travel the country to tour breweries and bars, and have a cellar that rivals that of Ebenezer's in Maine. I work in Philly at least 40 days a year and prefer to stay in the burbs. I always stay in Plymouth Meeting because Capone's is right down the street from several hotel chains. This is a top beer bar not only in Philly, but on the east coast for sure. It's not world class, but it's got a great local and diverse selection; and also hosts many special events. I visit this bar every time I am in town. As you've guessed, the beer selection is great! As for the food, I prefer two items: The Chicken Parm Hero or the Reuben. I've only had one better Ruben than this one in my life. It is so delicious. The other day I had the chicken parm which I love as well. Lots of bar type foods, but they're better than the standard taste for what they are. The staff is friendly, and I think they're all related. It's a good bar and good food. Some people are definitely locals and can sometimes make you feel uncomfortable, but that happens in any small town bar. Capone's is awesome!
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Kristin N.
I've now been three times this year, twice in the bar and once in the dining room. The latter was packed last night and the room was buzzing with happy diners. The service is always really friendly and welcoming. The food is solid...I'm a foodie, but I'm not going there expecting the latest in fine or trendy cuisine. However, the menu is a nice mix of pub fare and decently priced entrees. Six of us all enjoyed our meals last night and my picky teen raved about her soup the time before that. The beer selection is off the chain, if you count the options both on tap and in the bottle shop. The beer loving men in my life were in heaven! I left happily buzzed from a wonderful hard cherry cider- what can I say, I'm a lightweight ;o)
(4)
Daithi G.
Friendly place for the locals; good beer selection; food is decent. Had the Crab legs special the other night which was plenty of food. Recommended!
(4)
Jay Q.
Great beer selection (take out). Good little neighborhood bar with food. Wish they still did all you can eat crab legs even though it was one of the more expensive places in the area for grabs. Definitely stop buy if you are looking for a good bottle selection to take home.
(3)
Brett W.
One of my favorite craft beer haunts. I stop in here with friends a few times a month. There are always great draft selections and the food is really good. I look forward to Matt's weekly emails that detail new drafts and items in the bottle room. I use it to develop my "plan of attack" and decide what I'm going to try on a particular night. His selection is so varied that I have only had a few of their choices more than once. The bottle room is definitely worth exploring...and often. Based on my past purchases, Matt has recommended a few things for me to try. He's been dead on each time. Go here soon, go here often.
(5)
David B.
Take a step back in time and pay a visit to Capone's. From their check pads, registers and even the dress and hairstyle of the bartenders/wait staff it seemed as if we were back in the 1980s. We dined at the bar and enjoyed some appetizers and brews. The wings very good, but they provide a very very small accompaniment of blue cheese. I like my blue cheese but dislike having to ask for more. We also had the nachos. They were good, but it was quite evident that the salsa was straight from the can (guess you cannot be to picky, huh?). They do have quite an extensive beer list. The beer list only features draught beers which is absolutely fine but apparently, according to our bartender, they have "a million bottles of beer available." I find it perplexing that if that is the case, how you cannot provide some kind of listing. I mean how long have these beers been shelved? Let's get with the times folks and find a better way to communicate offerings to your patrons. I must say the entrees that were received by those around us did look good. We saw veal, prime rib and some pasta dishes. By the size of the portions, carnivores may very well dig Capone's. I do not believe I will rush back but I will not turn away either. They are worth a try.
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Rachel P.
I read a review about their lack of bottled beer that is served. Capone's has an extensive to-go beer store in the back where the bottled beer is kept. Their draught list is extensive and has something for everyone's taste. So, if you're complaining about the lack of bottled beer choices over the extensive draught list, then go to the back and take your bottles home. Honestly, I've never ordered anything from their menu that I haven't liked. Their BeeSting wings are a hit on Mondays, but they do take a while to cook due to the way they're prepared. Everyone who works there is friendly and while they might not be caught up with the latest POS, that's what makes it Capone's.
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Rebecca N.
This is the kind of place that has atrocious, depressing food just to amplify the amazing quality of its beer list. At least, that's what I like to think must be happening. It's in the middle of nowhere, to us city-folk, sure. However, my suburban relatives live out in Blue Bell, so this is the place I go to pre-game family gatherings. It's the kind of beer list that can actually make your jaw drop. I've seen it happen. There were actually 16 pumpkin beers on the draft list the first time I came here. Six. Teen. What?! I don't even like pumpkin beers, but that's kinda nuts. Bottle shop is extensive, too. Gets wicked crowded in the evenings with odd suburban creatures who appear to actually be coming in to eat dinner. This makes the service spottier than it already is, as they hand out wilted plates of matchstick fries, plastic mozzarella sticks, and freshly thawed crabcakes. Weird, yet great for people watching until the crowds die down and you can really delve into the madness on tap.
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Melissa L.
The Bee Sting Wings are the best wings I have ever had....period. I am giving this place 5 stars because of my euphoric wing experience. I have no idea if everything else on the menu sucks as I have never ordered anything else. Bee Sting Wings....Monday nights....in a word: scrum-diddly-umptious.
I faithfully go to Capones Every Monday. Yes, Every Monday, for 2 reasons: Beer and Wings. The perfect combonation. Sounds like something you could get from anywhere, right? Oh No and here is why. Beer -- they have the biggest and best selection of craft beer in the area. Hands down. The beer list goes on and on. I got lost the first couple of times going there. World class and some of them are extremely hard to find. Wings - bee-sting wings are only avaliable on Mondays. They have the perfect balance of spiciness and sweetness. The discription is "combination of Hot Wings with Honey and then cooked under the broiler to carmelize". Very addictive. One more note: If you're a beer lover, go visit the Bottle Shop and get on their email list. When you do, Matt Capone will peronally email you what's on tap and what's in their beer store. He will even include the date when they're bottled. This is a place worth traveling to, and if you're in the area, it's a Must Go.
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Mike A.
If you love beer...go here. They are craft beer heaven! Probably 30+ beers on tap that rotate on a weekly basis or so. I've been here 10 times since it is around the corner from me. As for food I only get their chicken tenders which are awesome. I don't expect much from their food...just from their beer selection. After your meal go to the bottle shop in the back.
(5)
TJ G.
Have eaten lunch here dozens of times and a couple late night stops for chile (best in town!). Good food, friendly service, place is always clean. Love the triple decker turkey club with chips for lunch and ribeye sandwich with fries.
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Ron G.
The relatively large number of reviews for a suburban restaurant and you have an idea of what its about. Amazing beer selection both in the bar/restaurant, and in the back shop. You can walk over to the shop, pick anything you want, and bring it with you to the restaurant. Reason enough to go here. The decor is...east norriton, go with it. The service is...east norriton, continue going with it. You need to come here and eat standard philly food and you'll be satisfied. I had a chicken parm sandwich and it was great. I knew what to expect, a soft amoroso roll, fried chicken, marinara and cheese. Although you could mess that up, it takes some effort. It tasted great with my delicious beer. Ordering chicken marsala here is like expecting a new TBS comedy to be funny. Come, start with a wooder, get some amazing new beer, have fried meat between soft bread with fries, and leave happy.
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Tom B.
Great beers; good food, nothing else like it outside of center city! Try the Boris the Crusher
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Seth M.
This is my "Cheers". The birth place of my affection for craft beer, and is what started me on my path towards my eventual career in craft brewing. Service is top notch. The good is fantastic and priced well. The beer list is amazing, and rotates regularly. The pinnacle craft beer location in Montgomery county. Matt and Angel make us feel like part of the family, as well as the rest of the staff. This is THE place to go for lunch/dinner/happy hour in Norristown.
(5)
Michael M.
Excellent excellent place to get all kinda of craft beers as well as domestic classics! And it is not snobby at all! They'll even offer tastings! Unbelievably great bee sting wings! My wife loves thier crab cakes and veggie wrap! I love their roast beef sandwich mmmmm. It's gets pretty crowded for dinner and it's not a huge bar area but they do have seating in the rear.. I highly recommend this establishments. Also AMAZING mini takeout store in back with hundreds of different beers. I probably go here once a week. They also have good crab legs and mussels!
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Marjorie K.
This is my go to place whenever I am in town visiting family. Even when they are busy we never have to wait too long to be served. Service has alway been great. No complaints here. Everything we have ordered have been delicious from appetizers to main meal.
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Ken M.
After recently moving into the East Norriton area, we decided to checkout Capone's. What a nice surprise. The wait staff and bartenders are friendly and the food is great. They also have a great selection of craft beers on tap. Best of all.. they have the best hot wings around !!
(5)
Allison B.
I have been to Capone's countless times -- I mostly go there for the awesome beer selection. Not only do they have an array of craft beers on draft, but they also have an impressive bottle shop around the back of the building. The good thing about their beer is that it moves and taps are properly cared for, so when you have a beer on draft, you know you're getting a fresh beer from a clean tap. The bartenders are also super friendly and I've always found them to be very attentive as well. As far as the food, I've also been consistently pleased with that. I've had the honey chicken wings (which only seem to be available on Monday nights) and they are excellent. I actually find the regular chicken wing sauce to be too salty, so I don't usually get the wings unless I'm there for the Monday special sauce. Their entrees tend to be big. They don't use lunch meats there, rather they cook meat and cut the roast beef, turkey, etc. fresh for your sandwich. It definitely makes it tastier. Aside from their sandwiches, I once had a ravioli special. The dish had homemade ravioli and they were to die for served over a bed of broccoli rabe. Anyway, between the stellar beer selection, good service, and decent food, I'm happy to head to Capone's on a regular basis. Great place to check out if you're in the Blue Bell/East Norriton area.
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Dan B.
Check out their bottle shop around the side, easily the best beer selection around.
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eric d.
Living an hour away from Capone's doesn't stop me from going there on a regular basis. It's well worth the drive, and is by far the best beer bar I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot of them). I could go on and on about why this place is so great, but here are a few highlights: Their commitment to craft beer is unparalleled. The 30+ draft selection is always top notch, and the bottle shop is chock-full of rare gems, including items like the Troegs "scratch" beers, which are normally only available at their brewery. Their food is the way food should be - simple, fairly priced and delicious. All you can eat Alaskan snow crab legs for $22.95, paired with a couple Hill Farmstead citra IPAs? Yes, please. A gigantic bowl of delicious, garlicy mussels, with red or white sauce for $4.95, with an Ale Smith wee heavy to wash them down? Sign me up. Another favorite of mine is the chicken caesar salad - crisp, cold lettuce, perfectly crunchy croutons, with huge, plump pieces of chicken... for only $8.95. Lastly are the people, and by that I mean the employees AND the customers. The bartenders are always friendly, attentive and recognize their regulars. The clientele always feels like a great mix of beer geeks such as myself, and locals who come there just because they love their neighborhood pub. I often find myself in conversations with my fellow bar mates and leave feeling like I've made new friends. Capone's cannot be improved. It is a gem.
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Christopher D.
Capone's is a little gem tucked in between a florist and a 7-11 on Germantown Pike. Remember appearances are deceiving. It looks like a little tappy that time forgot (though they just redid the facade of the restaurant... ). The place is family owned, and you will get to meet them from the father, two sons, sister in law who all work there. The waitresses have worked there for years, All of the service is top notch, because as the owner told me.. " you treat customers right because they put food on your table." The food is standard pub food, with good burgers, roasted pork sandwiches, soups (love the italian wedding soup) and daily specials. But what puts Capones over the top is their incredible beer selection on tap (about 30 taps) and a beer store attached to it with about 500 different beers. This is the place where you will find the likes of Russian River Pliny the Younger. They will have themed beer specials.. one time last year they had almost 20 different Saisons on tap. For a beer lover, this place is as close to heaven as you can get. Just do not forget your growler!
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Philip A.
This place has a diner feel. The food is typical bar food. The real draw is the beer selection that can get impressive at times. Never had a bad or old beer there... Always keeping an eye on their list. Bottle shop in back, some nice stuff at times, but a bit pricey if compared to other states. Pennsylvania always seems to be high with beer prices though.
(4)
Ejaazi Z.
Very good service and the food was very good also. Place was very clean, had good atmosphere, and they were very accomodating.
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Richard M.
The beer selection is great at the bar and also at the take out store in the back. The food is also very nice. Also when the Philadelphia beer week is going on this is the one stop place to try all the beers being promoted.
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Jim M.
Since moving to the area several years ago, I frequent Capones on a regular basis. The food is consistently good and the prices are right. I am not a big beer person, however others that I know always say that their beer selection is great. A place that you must try.
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Dave H.
Fantastic beer bar and restaurant. For the beer connoisseur, there is a creative mix of beers available on tap and by the bottle. I had a Fruli Strawberry (9 oz.), a Belgian white beer blended with pure fruit juice ($4.10). Friendly Irene let me sample a shot-sized glass of it first. I'm no beer drinker, but I thoroughly enjoyed it; it was appropriately light for lunch. We were told Capone's was reviewed recently and praised for their hamburgers, so we went for it. Our burgers came out medium rare, nice and moist. The patty wasn't the best I've tasted, but it was far from the worst, more than serviceable. Who doesn't like a moist burger, anyway? Besides vegetarians. If you go, drive slowly into their lot (your bumper will thank you) and bring friends! They have a decent-sized dining room and front bar with plenty of seating.
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Jim M.
My in-laws have been going to Capones for over 40 years....but no more after the treatment they received the last time they were there. On there last visit they took out their son and his wife who all ordered meals, drinks and deserts for a bill totaling over $200. The food was great, as usual. So what was wrong? Their son ordered all you can eat crabs and had a second order. While he was eating his second plate his wife reached over and took a bite of crab. Shortly after, the waitress came over to reprimand them and warned that they'd have to charge them for two meals. Really? All four people ordered full priced entrees and his wife simply took a bite! Had they been splitting the plate and doing more than a taste we'd understand. The waitress ruined what was otherwise and enjoyable evening and a profitable one for Capones. Well, you just lost a loyal customer due to this. What's worse is that the people in the restaurant knew who they were and still treated them this way.
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dave g.
Stopped in here today for the first time for lunch. The beer selection is pretty incredible. Beer prices are very reasonable too. Had some wings and chicken fingers for lunch, split between a few of us. Both were great, but the wings were just about perfect - a little bit of kick, good size, nice and crispy on the outside. Can't wait to go back and try more food....
(5)
Daren Y.
Made this a deliberate stop while visiting some friends in Philly. Glad I made it a priority on the itinerary. A nice little standalone building off a little busy street. The bar is fairly lengthy, I estimate 30-40 feet, plus curves around on either side for more seating. Seating also available at tables around the restaurant. A publike feel with dark wood as part of the decor. A number of flatscreens were on showing multiple sports stations. I don't really care for television at all, let alone at a bar, but I'm in the minority on this. No big deal, since the tap list is more captivating anyway. At least 16 different beers on tap, all craft. I had a cask conditioned IPA from Millennium(sp?), but couldn't find it listed on BA, and a Rodenbach Grand Cru. They charge $1 or $2 for premium samples. Other samples are free. The bartenders are wonderful, courteous, and attentive. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak (of course) and it was delicious. Went very well with the IPA. It came with fries, which was just a tiny bit salty, but I'm used to pretty bland/unsalted food so I might be a bit biased. The menu has a decent selection of food but the bottleshop is where it's at! Mostly all special releases, one off's, or rarities. The prices aren't bad compared a lot of other places either. Ample Founders, Bell's, Cantillon, Drie Fonteinen, Fantome, etc... I saw a Big Black Voodoo Daddy, KBS, Nemesis, St. Lamnivus, etc... This place is amazing. Pricewise, the food is the typical pub pricing, but the bottleshop is definitely on the pricier side, like what you expect in specialty stores. I must also give thanks to the owner, Matt, with whom I spoke to personally and is extremely knowledgeable on everything beer. I was treated like a regular with much hospitality there. This is a place that I will most definitely come back to in the future. Review is for 4.5 stars
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Todd U.
Outstanding selection! The only negative that I can find is the price.
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Brian F.
In town on business, stopped by for dinner on my first night in town based on some of the online reviews I had seen. Great draft beer list with some old favorites and some great craft beers. The menu is not huge, but there is something for everyone and nice daily specials. The French onion soup was great, the side salad I had was fresh and tasty, and the cheese steak was heaven on a bun! I enjoyed my meal so much I came back 2 nights later and had a nice rock shrimp appetizer and a very spicy order of buffalo wings. I like my wings a little on the well-done side and these were perfect with just the right amount of sauce. Some people have mentioned that the service is not the best -- but I found the service to be efficient and above-average. I don't expect my bartender to treat me like a long-lost friend, especially when I've never been in the place before! I would definitely recommend Capone's for anyone looking for great food and good drinks!
(5)
Dan H.
Bottom line--great for a beer bar, bad for a restaurant. I've been to Capone's on four occasions in the past 18 months. There is craft beer and there is good craft beer. Capone's knows the difference and always has an impressive selection of good craft beer. The Founder's event last year was great and featured hard-to-find varieties. They send out periodic draft lists if you sign up for their emails. Their bottle shop is well-stocked and moderately priced. I'll continue to visit the bar and bottle shop whenever I'm in the neighborhood. If I could rate the bar and restaurant separately, I'd give the bar 4.5 stars. I would give the restaurant 1.5 stars. I went to Capone's for dinner for the first and last time recently. Remember, it is called Capone's *Restaurant* so I expected more than bar quality food and service. We had 6 in our party, and the hostess acted like there were 20 of us, reprimanded us for not calling ahead, and said she couldn't promise anything (which is good, cause they didn't deliver much). In that situation, a customer should be told that it might be a little while, but they'll be glad to seat you. We waited a long time for a table, which is fine since it was busy, but after being seated we waited about 20 minutes before the waiter came to take appetizer orders and then about another 20 minutes for the appetizers themselves. The service continued to be very slow through dinner. The food was priced like it was a decent restaurant but was neighborhood bar quality and portions were not generous. Overall, a really disappointing experience. Remember, go there for the beer. Bar service and selection is quite good. Don't take a group of more than 4 here for dinner. I'd steer clear of dinner altogether.
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Callan W.
I knew this place had a good beer menu, but I was in for a treat when they handed me a double sided menu full of brews I never heard of. I opted for an Organic Winter Ale from Maine and was very pleased. The special for the night was mussels and I had to partake. They were perfect, especially with the beer. We got the red, and it was so garlicky and good! For dinner, I got a crab cake sandwich and the boy got the open face Reuben with corned beef. The crab cake was a bit burned, but still good. The Reuben looked good so I had to sneak a taste (for reviewing purposes of course) and it was everything you would want from a Reuben. Service was good. You can tell this is a place where you could quickly become a regular since everyone was so friendly. I liked the mix matchy walls inside and the lighting...very comfortable. I am sure I will be back again.
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Chris M.
Capone's is amazing. If you didn't know, you would never guess that this unassuming structure on Germantown Pike housed an insane array of beers on tap and perhaps THE best bottle shop in the entire area. That's right, if you go around to the back of the restaurant there is an entire bottle shop with every beer you can imagine available for take out. And, lest you think it reasonable to wonder if it can surpass the Foodery, I say shame on you for comparing that overpriced bodega to this shining beacon of hope for all beer drinkers. To you who would dare construct such a comparison, I offer you this anecdote. I was in search of Southern Tier's Krampus for a friend of mine. I paid $16 (!) for a 22oz bottle of it at the Foodery, and later came to find out that Capone's had it for $8! Woe that I did not come here in the first place. I've also eaten here a couple of times, and I enjoyed the food. But while you may want a bite to sop up the luscious beer that you consume by the jug here, 'tis the beer that is the star of the show. Do yourself a favor and make the 7 days and 7 nights journey up Germantown to get here--you won't regret it.
(5)
Khanh V.
I came here for happy hours with friends. The place was packed and we sat at our reserved tables. Service was good, but slow and probably due to the crowd perhaps. .25 hot wings didn't impress me much. I guess i have to try their other flavors too. I order calamari, which was part of the seafood specials for happy hours. I don't see what's so special about it. The price wise was about the same as other places, the calamari tastes just ok and the sauce wasn't good. The tomato sauce didn't taste fresh as I wanted. As for the beer and stuff, I don't really drink so I can't say much about it. Overall, it is an okay place for the area. I don't mind coming back to try other foods.
(3)
Lindsay H.
Impromptu Mother's Day dinner, didn't wait at all and was pleasantly surprised how amazing the food was, from the appetizer to dessert, I will definitely be back. Also, MaryAnne is the best waitress!
(5)
Capella I.
Capone's is the spot to grab a nice craft beer, sit down watch the game, and enjoy some slightly above-par pub fare. The bottle shop carries a decent selection of whatever float your boat; Matt Capone makes a large effort of making sure the tap-list and bottle shop inventory has a little something for everyone. Prices aren't too shabby either. He really cares about his beer! The food is standard pub fare, however compared to other pubs I'm glad to go to Capone's to not only enjoy what's on tap but what's on the menu; YOU GOTTA GET THE POTATO SKINS. They're not from the freezer, to say the least! Service is great, homey. Everyone knows everyone. They really care about the customers; a couple couldn't find the keys to their car but happened to have a spare at home which was about 2 blocks away. A waitress offered to drive them home to grab the spare key. WHERE does that EVER happen?! Let's say, not many places. Sit down, grab a beer & support your local business! Cheers!
(5)
Jeffrey W.
Amazing beer selection, the bar looks like from 1990 and the bartenders aren't very attentive. not much parking, but food is slightly above average except for crab leg night which is a good deal. No scene at all, just a local pub / restaurant and locals hanging out who dont want to meet you out of towners.
(2)
Cliff J.
Do you really need to sit on my lap? Capones is a Norristown staple. They've been here for a long time and they know the local crowd. On the night I was here, it was very busty, and that was a good sign. We first sat at the bar and had some apps and drinks. The service was good, but the beer prices were ridiculous. If you get out of Norristown and head to Limerick, check out Craft Ale House. Much better pricing and far better food. But I digress. After thirty minutes at the bar, we were seated. Ugh. If you're claustrophobic, this is not te place for you. It isn't that small, but there are several dining areas, all stuffed to capacity with tables, and people too. Again, this seems to be a popular spot. I have yet to figure out why. As for cleanliness, wel;l, looks like the old Norristown standard... which for those of you who don't know, means not very clean. So Capone's you'd think Italian... logical. Then why did I see sushi just go by... They make several classic mistakes here. The menu is way too big. And it tries to be everything to everyone. Capone's = Italian = Stick to what you know. And even then, the food is "meh". I ordered the chicken parm. It was way over fired and dry. The pasta was over-cooked, but the sauce was okay. My guest asked if his bread could be warmed, the waitress said that's the way it comes (cold). Really? You throw the friggin' bread in the oven for 3 minutes? Really? My guest had the chicken sandwich, which he did not finish. It seems that everything is fried in the same oil. My chicken had a slight overtone of jalapeño poppers. Yet the service, overall was good. And there folks here, guests and staff, were friendly. So maybe that's it. Friendly folks in a cramped restaurant... sounds like a house party. This isn't the worst Italian I've ever had, it is passable, but thats it. I won't be back, only because there are so many better choices.
(2)
Brandon L.
Great beer list. The beers they have on tap is amazing and their food, so far is great too. I get their crabcake sandwich and it's the best I've ever had. The only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars is because when you sit in the back resaurant part it can be quite noisy because they seat too many people for such a small area. Other than that Capones is a great place for food and drink.
(4)
Murphy W.
Based on reviews, knew not to order food. This place had a strange vibe.... I know they are known for their killer beer selection bit it still didn't feel like a bar... More like a diner... Stopped on on the first day of March Madness, only one problem, my computer monitor is bigger than all of their tv's.... Really??? Not one big screen! Beer selection was good but I just can't see hanging out here being a good TIME...
(2)
Genevieve L.
Come here all the time, usually good. Maybe new chef but very disappointed tonight. How do you get every single order at the table wrong??? Then "correct" the order and it comes out cold.."...
(2)
Angie M.
Capone's is a great little establishment in W Norriton that caters to the foodie as well as the avid beer drinker. Matt Capone, who runs the back beer store, knows his stuff when it comes to stocking the place with high quality, sharp and sassy beers. I say great little establishment -- it's a tiny place and usually on Thurs - Sat's, it's hopping with a 25-30 min wait for tables. But it's so very worth it. The food is phenomenal, super selection and a great staff to accomodate every need. They'll let you try some samples before selecting a beer, there is a lot of variety and they can also pull bottles from the store. My only wish is that the restaurant and bar area were bigger, but they do just fine for what they've got now. So if it's broke, don't fix it. =)
(4)
Brian H.
I got what I expected, based on the reviews here and word of mouth. A great beer selection, however the bartenders know minimal about what they are serving, but they are more than happy to give you as many tastes as you wish so you can chose one that fits. The service I found very good, if they knew anything at all about the beers on tap, it would have been excellent. I found that the patrons at the bar were very knowledgeable about the beers and thus I got some good suggestions. The food is average, somewhat edible, but nothing to write home about. The chili was average, the soup of the day disappointing, the salads, well, they were salads of average taste and creativity. The sandwiches were sandwiches, and that's about it. I will go back, but because of the beers, nothing else.
(3)
John J.
One of the best craft beer stores in the US and you will see this throughout the Beer Advocate website. They have everything and anything they don't have Matt will get for you. Food is good but its about the beer. One thing you need to do is check out the draft menu and ask about prices. I know a few friends that ordered beers to be floored when it was $8 a draft or more.
(4)
John R.
I have never had their food but their bottle shop is superb. I honestly think they have the biggest selection outside the city. I went there looking for a certain beer. They didn't have it in stock (sold out) but he found out they next shipment and put it aside for me. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgable about brew. Check it out. You may find what you are looking for.
(4)
Edward P.
Such an unorganized place, we will never return. While the beer selection was above average for this area, the food was subpar and the service or lack thereof was unorganized to say the least. The communication between the restaurant/bar and the beer take out section was extremely poor. I would not recommend this place nor I will come back.
(1)
Andy S.
Previous reviewers...thank you! Awesome beer selection as promised. (and not THAT bad $ wise) Tremendous wings.....far above average! I think they are now my #2. Caught the wings happy hour special; 10 wings for 2.50. Was a very good visit!
(4)
Ren M.
This is my favorite place in Norristown. Hands down. A-Mazing. Any beer snob would go ape sh** for such a place. They only order 1/4 kegs, so what you pick out on their HUGE beer list might be gone by the time you order it, but it's really ok. Chances are you were already debating between 3 or 4 other beers. Not to mention the exotic beer store attached. Philly wishes there was a place like this in the city. But everyone talks about the beer. Yes. It's awesome. But for me, the goldmine I found in coming to this place was the wings. Ah, yes....chicken wings. Born and raised in Buffalo to the age of 14, wings have always been my kryptonite. Even through 4 years of vegetarianism, I'd have a bi-monthly relapse of chicken wing massacre. (though we can justify it since it's not like chickens even use those wings anyway....right?..) Since I left Buffalo, it's been a never ending quest to find the right wing. Most are too blubbery. They don't cook the skin long enough, and sometimes I have to cry a little when they try to put breading on them. A chicken wing is not a nugget! But Capone's....ah, what a brilliant day! When I first bit into that so so tasty wing, my heart fluttered. Perfect. And I didn't even have to ASK for it to be extra crispy. Just. Wonderful. I've tried most of their sauces, but the bee sting is what you want for the real Num Num factor. Hot sauce and honey sauce tossed, then grilled. (Cue Homer Simpson garbling noises) Even if you're not huge on wings, every bit of food I've had there has been pretty tasty. You're safely satisfied with any of their bar food, and never fear the specials. That's where whoever is cooking is making their art. Once, I had Lobster Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Yes. Exactly as delicious as that sounds. This is definitely the first place I'd recommend to anyone in the Norristown area, and it's exactly where I take my Philly friends when I can drag them out to this far, just to prove that visiting is totally worth it. p.s. Wing specials on Tuesday nights!! Buffalo-gal approved!
(5)
Jose A.
Hands down, get the best selection of microbrews in the city, and six packs and bottles...foodery shmoodery, doesn't come close.... If they don't have it, I don't know who can, russian river, mikkeller, cigar city, founders, hop'n frog, and anything else your microbrew heart desires. I had the founders Candian Breakfast stout here on tap...see what I mean, raise your hand if you've had that? THE BEST!!!
(5)
Dan L.
Great place for a beer and a sandwich... I have eaten at Capone's numerous times - but a rundown of some of the best food is the Roast Pork, Roast Beef, and whatever special pasta they have that day. The ladies in the bar area will treat you like family and you will have a great bite to eat while enjoying a brew and watching a game. I have only eaten in the resteraunt area once for AYCE Crab Legs (my little brother wanted it for a birthday dinner) - but again - family place, not fine dining, but you will leave satisfied.
(4)
K F.
Casual atmosphere with good eats, good specials, good people. Pricing is typical, and it can get crowded, but service is friendly. Lots of TVs for the sports fans. Parking is free, but usually full. Never had a bad meal there.
(4)
Katie M.
When I am at Capone's, I feel like the world is my oyster and I am the pearl.
(4)
Sara M.
Wish I had the same experience as the rest of the folks here, but the only reason I would ever return to Capone's would be because of their awesome beer menu. The Good: 2-sided beer list, complete with excellent descriptions and a really nice selection. I had the 21st Amendment and my hubby had the Fruli Strawberry. We were both extremely pleased. Prices were very reasonable, as well. The Bad: Men throughout the more formal dining room had baseball hats on. I'm from the South and have been raised that it is extremely rude to wear a hat indoors, let alone at dinner. But this is Norristown so I am not sure why I was so surprised. The Ugly: Our waitress was awful- horribly unattentive and I had to quickly request something if she were to come to the table before she would walk away again. Dropped off our plates and ran away without ever asking if there was anything we needed, couldn't vouch for the specials, not a good server IMO. No ketchup with our fries. No water. Oh yeah, and can somebody clear our dirty appetizer & salad plates??!! They sat there halfway through our entree. I ordered the strip steak - probably should have gone with something a little more casual like a sandwich seeing as the menu was very casual overall. I ordered it medium-rare but it came out so rare I think I saw it still moving. I am deathly afraid of sending my food back, I worked at a restaurant once... I know what they do to your food if you send it back... but it was SO uncooked I had no choice. My husband the crabcake. He remarked that it had nice, large chunks of crab meat in it but otherwise was underwhelming. My advice- go for the beer. Skip the food.
(3)
Kevin M.
Micro-brew's and a lot on tap.online menu doesn't how the half of it. I stopped in on a Saturday night. Only one table left and a Prime rib special. Service was excellent and so was the food.
(5)
Jane V.
So we were driving up and down 202 and Germantown Pike looking for a new place to check out and Capone's stood out as unique so we decided to check it out. I admit, I was a little confused by the "No tank top, no cut-off shirt, no muscle shirt" sign on the outside, but decided to give it a try. Atmosphere: (B+) Wasn't sure what to expect stopping in here, but it was a pleasant surprise. Gigantic bar in the center with surrounding tables, felt like maybe a slightly more upscale diner, and plenty of TVs to catch some sports while you dine. Food: (A) I got the chicken parm and my date got the buttered steak medallions... mine was a larger portion, but both were excellent - especially the creamy mashed potatoes that came with the steak... yum! We also shared the Strawberry and Watermelon beers - I whole heartedly enjoyed the Fruli Strawberry, reminded me of a Framboise, but cheaper, 3.50 for a 9oz. Service: (B+) Waitress was very attentive and even the food servers seemed friendly - no complaints here. Overall: (A-) Great food, good service, nice place to dine locally! Will have to check out their burgers...
(4)
Mike S.
BEST kept secret. Craft beer, accommodating staff, excellent food. Its clean too. Specials almost every night. Love this place. I've been going for years. There's a guy (Anthony i think) who wil literally help you select the perfect beer. No attitude, no eye rolling when you ask for recommendations, the guy just loved talking about beer He knew his stuff too. I am serious about the french onion soup, its the best I've ever had. The beer take out is small, but diverse and unique. Good prices. My favorite place for a saturday afternoon lunch into evening meet up spot. Laid back, comfortable, i love it.
(5)
Lokman G.
Great place to hang out with wide selection of beer! They have plenty of TV's for ball game, however, wish they were bigger ones LOL Capones is definitely a hidden gem! We almost missed it even guiding by the google map (somehow google map lead us to the wrong street!) The staff there were very friendly! We usually drink some big brand domestic beer, and we wanted to try out something new. They were very nice and introduced us to different ones. We ordered a couple appetizers. We love the roll of prosciutto with pepper and cheese, which i can't remember the names LOL The mussel in white sauce was great! We made it a dinner portion and it's a huge portion for the price!!! Will recommend to friends visiting that area!
(4)
Tina C.
Love Capones! Great family friendly place! All the servers and bartenders are so sweet and really dedicated to what they do! They have a great deal on Tuesday nights $20 all you can eat crab legs! My god these crabs are delicious!!!! They are to die for. They also have a wonderful beer room and bee-sting wings! SO good! Highly reccomend Capone's for quality food, service, and fun!
(4)
Michael D.
While it wasn't what I had expected, based off of other reviews, Capone's is a pleasant enough little bar/restaurant. They do have an awesome selection of beers. Unfortunately, they also had a beer sales rep that night who was a bit on the pushy side. Luckily, after giving in and trying one of his brewery's beers just so he wouldn't harass us if he stopped by again, the beers he was peddling were actually pretty good. The food is decent, but nothing jumped out as spectacular or unique. Their brown gravy fries are good, even if the gravy itself has a cloying familiarity that eats at you as you devour them. The beer shop in the back does indeed have a good selection. Unfortunately, it seems to be a bit on the expensive side and it is also cash-only. But the options are extensive and there were quite a few good finds I saw on their shelves. While it might not be worth going out of your way for, it's not a bad option if you're looking for decent selection of beers and food that is somewhat secondary to the whole affair.
(3)
Peter B.
We'll the restaurant is called Capone's because in the olden days it use to be a brothel, and this is where Al Capone contracted syphilis. Capone's is very popular and on a Friday night it might be difficult to find a seat in the main bar area. Like Al Capone this restaurant peddles booze. Capone's has its own beer store which I've yet to visit. The beer menu is vast and the selection rotates frequently. This for me, is a bigger draw than the food. The food is good, but I haven't really ventured into some of the higher end dishes. I noticed a lot of their food items come in sandwich-form like crab cake sandwich, chicken sandwich, and sandwhich sandwhich. With its decent prices and extensive beer menu Capone's is a gangster's paradise.
(4)
Dave B.
After reading about Capone's on Yelp, I decided to give it a try on Friday. Got there about 6:30. Got the last parking spot so I knew it was going to be busy, which it wasn. Very busy. Had to stand and wait for awhile until some nice people at the bar moved over to let us sit down and that's when I saw the beer list.as I read the beer list I then asked for what they had on tap. She said your looking at it. Wow! She said, we have over 300 more bottles in the back. I heard things like 30 beers on tap and this bar is in the top 5 in the country. Not sure that's true but What was on Tap was good enough for me. I started out with a glass of Founder's Harvest Ale. Yum! We also ordered some potato skins at the bar. My girlfriend is gluten intolerant so we have to be careful wherever we go. We finally got our seats and had a very good meal. I thought the Chicken Marsala was satisfying and had just the right amount of sweetness. The Red skinned mash potatoes were creamy and the veggy of the night was done just right. My girlfriend really enjoyed her tuna. There were plenty of choices on the menu for those who don't do gluten. Nice portions and delicious. I finished things off with a Rogue Double Chocolate Stout. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was pretty good. Not great, but it worked. The people around me were very nice. I didn't see any obnoxiousness going on. We really had a lot of fun. The price was right also. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Miguel G.
Even though this place is more of a restaurant than bar, it is still the greatest beer bar in the suburbs of Philadelphia, followed ever so closely by Teresa's Next Door. This place has a beer store around the back, which would destroy the entire middle part of montgomery county because of the sheer breadth and awesomeness of unbelievable brews it stores, but since it's Capone's it just shrugs it off like its nuthin. Woohoo! This place is truly as good as it gets!
(5)
Colleen M.
This place is a hidden treasure in Norristown. If you like to try new beers, you have to try this place. They have a rotating selection of all different kinds of beer. Some are weird (like that Watermelon Ale, or the Creme Brulee) but some are super tasty (they have La Chouffe!) We were there last night and I found a new beer I like. I recommend getting a sampler, where you can try 4 beers at once. The food is meh, but who's there for the food anyway? They have good fries and onion rings, but not much lighter fare.
(5)
Andy S.
My God, its full of win. Yet another installment in the "lets visit a place Andy has lived near and driven past a thousand times over three decades yet never entered" series, I found myself at Capone's a few times over the last month or so... I am furious at myself for wasting so much time/money/calories at far lesser bars just a stones throw away, as none of them have even a fraction of the awesome beer selection present at Capone's. DOGFISH HEAD 120 MINUTE IPA ON TAP. Lets see, shall I have the liquid gold, the virgin unicorn tears, or the 120 Minute IPA? The IPA, please. Obviously not something they will always have but they have it now...and unlike other places I've found it they don't have some douchey "2 glasses only" limit. But yes, many beers, and quality beers at that. On tap, or to go. You see, Capone's also has a take-out room in the back, which is just glorious. Delirium Tremens? Sold! Even though the take-out portion will be "closed" early, the friendly bartenders will go back with you, turn on the lights, and let you pick out whatever you want. You can enter this little slice of heaven directly from the left side of the building, if you so desire. I haven't had much of the food...seasoned fries were solid, as were the wings. Actually the wings were more than solid. They are more of the crispy, dry variety, not the super-saucy, endless-napkiny kind. I likes. Nothing on the menu really grabbed me, but I'll probably have a meal there at some point. There is a separate dining room for the full meal experience...its not strictly a bar. Service is very good, very old school. Go in and you'll see what I mean. Time stands still, in a way...a good way, as time stopped at Awesome O'Clock. They also have a jukebox...no, not vinyl, alas, but it is at least not one of those ripoff internet jukeboxes (more like jerk-boxes). Plenty of classic rock to be had which means I am happy. Capone's is the king of Blue Bell (and surrounding) bars. I would have to drive quite a distance to find something better, but even then it would be different-better, not better-better. Salud.
(5)
Tanya K.
If I could give two separate ratings, one for food and one for adult beverages, I would. Food is ALWAYS hit or miss... reason for my 2 stars. Went recently for "All You Can Eat Crab Legs" and every batch that was brought to the table was different. One super salty, one sweet-ish, another salty. At $24, I really want every batch to be consistent and delicious. French onion soup should get 4 stars alone. Wings are very meaty but not the best wings I've had. I think soup, hoagies, sandwiches, burgers, are the better choices here. Craft beer choices are always incredible... my main reason for going.
(2)
Damien V.
Best bottle and draft beer selection in that area. The restaurant portion of Capone's has everything from your standard pub fare to nightly specials on the more upscale end. Staff is very friendly and Matt Capone is always accommodating. They publish a draft/bottle shop beer list and things can be reserved via email. This is one of my favorite places in the area.
(4)
James P.
Its all about the beer baby! Not to take anything away from their food, I just haven't had any of it except for their wings (see further down). Lots of bars have caught on to the craft beer movement over the past few years and so its now more common to be able to find one or maybe two great beers to enjoy wherever you go. At Capone's, however, extreme caution is a must! You can easily find yourself facing more than a handful of options that aren't merely "Oh I might try that" brews, but "OMG I can't believe they have that on tap... must... have!" You simply cannot try a 10-12 oz serving of every top notch beer they have on draft on any given day and walk out under your own power. This is why they offer (and why I love) flights. If you don't know, a "flight" is a series of (typically) 4 ounce servings. Just as an example, my flight on my most recent visit was: Firestone Walker Double Jack (DIPA), Wyerbacher Harvest Ale, Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Wild, and North Coast Old Rasputin on nitro. If I didn't have somewhere to be, I could have stuck around and tried another entirely different flight. As a nice convenience, the bar tenders place small stickers in front of each glass so you know what you are drinking. In terms of food, as mentioned earlier, I've only had their wings. They are 25 cents apiece each and every day from 4 - 6 PM. Their size is what you might expect for the price, but they are cooked perfectly and so its a great deal. The menu did seem to have some solid offerings, and if I get around to eating anything else there I will update this review. If you're looking for something unique to take home with you, there is an amazing bottle shop around back with everything from cider to gueuze. You may experience some sticker shock there, but please save your complaints for the neanderthals in the PA legislature and PLCB, who ignorantly insist on maintaining draconian laws that are little more than the persistent dregs of prohibition.
(4)
Sean S.
Checked out Capone's last Saturday afternoon to take advantage of the Allagash beer week event they hosted and realized that Norristown actually has something worthwhile! Aside from the amazing beer on tap, their wings scored well above par, and I eats me some wings (25¢ per wing special). A multitude of small flat-screen TVs lined the upper portion of the bar for optimum sports viewing; the manager said they haven't had sports packages in the past but air the local games and were considering the football package in the future. Service can be a little slow but it was an abnormally busy Saturday afternoon; very friendly and the manager was very knowledgeable when it came to the beer on tap and what they offered in the bottle shop. Ah, the bottle shop; not quite the selection of the Foodery but so much lighter on the wallet. Still offers quite a few Belgians and American craft brews; even got a six-pack of the Anchor Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from 2006! Capone's will be our only reason for returning to Norristown but we'll definitely be back soon, even if just for the bottle shop.
(5)
Amy H.
Awesome food and beer menu. Service was a tad on the slow side but I did go on a Friday evening. I had the chicken sandwich, and a pint of some Oktoberfest brew I can't remember the name of but this place is already well known for its amazing draft menu so it doesn't matter - anything would be awesome. We picked up a couple 6 packs of micros from their store in the back on our way out.
(4)
Kyle E.
Five stars for the craft beer selection. Two pages filled with craft beers on tap. Didn't find one with less than a 95 rating.
(5)
Lisa Q.
Within modest, rather generic parameters Capone's develops into something truly rich and indispensable the minute you pick up the beer list. Ambiance ain't nothing special, the music unfortunate; food, salty-sorta-serviceable, crowd: usually worthless*, but all this fails to matter the minute you see the likes of Dieu Du Ciel's Aphrodisiaque listed on the two-page tap list, as I did this past Saturday at a happy hour visit. After slipping softly past the fluffy head and getting at the dark heart of the velvety black brew I was left feeling dizzy with lush euphoria, goodwill streaming silently towards Capone's intuitive and knowledgeable beer curator Matt. There is *always* an exceptional selection on tap here, with prices hovering in the 5-8 dollar range. The teensy bottle shop behind the restaurant also has an exceptional selection, but is notably pricier than other beer retailers. It's still worth a look-see, believe me, but you may want to sniff around Wegman's or Total Wine in DE for things that aren't *too* difficult to procure in the area. The bottle shop wins out big time though when they stock rarities that aren't really gonna be found elsewhere. Oh, a note on service: The waitresses, especially those sporting platinum blond pooftie-'dos, are super nice and sashay around throwing out 'hon's and 'dear's in a way that makes you smile warmly and want to hug them for it. Waiters, eh. I'm indifferent to some, others are just plain duds. One visit saw a beer delivered to me in a tulip glass which had been actively overflowing since it left the bar...i had been watching it with silent, narrowing eyes...and it made a mess of the table. When you're dealing with liquid gold, this isn't really acceptable, gent. Through and through though, this is a five star establishment for beer geeks. Whether you come for one of their excellent beer events or just to get happily snookered in a pint of deliciousness, you will have an enlightening experience. *Whenever I'm here, it seems like the majority of people are 40+/swilling Budweiser/mouthing the words to 'American Pie'/loudly complaining to their husbands who meekly offer Southern Tier Creme Brulee as a recommendation, 'I don' wan'be drinkin' no custurd DEEzert right now!' Hence my 'worthless crowd' comment. (Disclaimer: this is not the case during beer events. Its mobbed with likeminded beernerds who have no problem guzzling custard DEEzert beers)
(5)
Doug B.
Can't beat Bee-Stings on Monday, their burgers, and their fantastic selection of beers. It's also a great day when their fried pickles end up on the menu. Atmosphere is kind of older and out dated, but that adds to the charm and is part of the reason we keep going back.
(5)
Spencer L.
The food could be horrible and this place would get 5 stars. As amazing a beer selection as you will find in the bottle shop and the restaurant always has interesting beers on tap. The food isn't special, but it isn't bad. All said - go and spend some time in the bottle shop (bring cash - but not a lot, the prices are really good).
(5)
Alan R.
The rating is for the store in the back. By far the best selection in the area. The restaurant has some great beers on tap but the food is pretty standard.
(5)
Shawn W.
I like it!! Probably the only reason to be in Norristown! As you can gather it is a beer bar and the beer is delicious if you like craft beer. A great selection that rotates frequently. The only thing holding me back from a four star rating is the prices of some off the better beers. I mean 8-10 for 9oz glass but the happy hour is pretty good for domestic beers and 25 cent wings which i did not consume. I did have a turkey sandwich and that was tasty.The service was excellent. The bartender was very friendly and quickly served me free popcorn and allowed me to sample any and all beers that i was curious about. She was also very quick to add me to the list where they send a weekly e-mail about the beer rotation. I noticed a pleasant mix of older and younger regulars that seemed to all know each other but they were very friendly and willing to include me in their drunken conversations! I will be back when i see a delicious and obscure beer in my gmail inbox!!
(4)
Dave H.
Wednesdays are Double Dipped Wings....AWESOME! Prices aren't bad, bar area is very tiny, huge selection in the beer store. Double Dipped Wings!
(4)
M S.
Atmosphere - Very casual and comfortable; Sign out front has a neon martini glass! it seems as though the waitresses have been there forever and even mother/daughter waitresses; many small TVs at bar Food/drink - Well-done "regular" pub food plus some dinners with an Italian theme; You won't get gourmet fare but mostly everything I've had has been very good esp. meatball sandwich; dinners come with soup or salad. Reasonably-priced. Amazing beer list. Service - Always has been good; They have decent descriptions of their many, many draft offerings on their beer list so I never feel the need to ask the waitress about them; my main gripe is that there is no draft beer prices on their draft beer menu. Other - Yes, it is possible to bike here from the city on the Schuylkill River Trail with only a little bit of biking on the street (a bit thru Norristown and on G'town Pike sidewalk). Make a day of it!
(5)
Laura M.
Capone's is a GEM! My mom lives in nearby Conshohocken and kept telling me that she just HAD to take me and my boyfriend to this place. From the outside, I didn't expect to be too impressed--it looks like your run of the mill pub on a busy street. But inside...oh sweet baby jesus. It was a busy night, so while we waited for a table to open up we perused the beer selection in the adjacent beer store. It's about as big as my closet (just kidding...I WISH I had a closet that big) but it's crammed to the ceiling with just about every delicious beer that you could ever want from all parts of the country. I had to contain myself, and only came away with a 6 pack of Prohibition's Watermelon Beer and Breckenridge's Vanilla Porter (side note: both are extremely epic). (Additional side note: the beer store is cash only unless you're buying $20 worth of beer.) When it was finally our time to sit, we ordered more beer and lots of grub. I had the cheesesteak, because as a Philly-girl-turned-New-Yorker, I order cheesesteaks wherever I can, whenever I am in the Philly area on principle. It was delish...better than I expected. My boyfriend's ribeye sandwich stole the show...next time you go here, ORDER THIS. I will make it a point to visit Capone's every time I am in town visiting my mom, and not just for the beer: this place does it up right, in every sense of the word, and deserves to stay in business for a long time!
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Alexander Y.
This place is out of this world! Matt Capone knows his beer and always has the latest and greatest on tap. The French Onion soup and burgers are stellar! This is one of my favorite places to go and have great beer, food and service. Love all the servers! LOVE this place!
(5)
Alicia R.
Gravy fries are to die for!!! Also a great place to get unique beer.
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Richard D.
Capone's is a restaurant/bar with a bottle shop in the back. The bar/restaurant area is straightforward - certainly no problems but hardly exceptional. However, the beer selection in the back is amazing. Lots of the harder to find stuff from Founders, Southampton, Three Floyds, etc. And a great selection of belgians too - it's the only place I've seen Saint Lamnivus for example. Hidden away are some Westys too (but too pricy for me at $27 each). This is a PA bottleshop, so the prices aren't super cheap. But they're quite a bit better than any of the ones I went to in Pittsburgh. In addition to awesome selection, Matt Capone really takes care of his customers. He's clearly a beer geek himself, and will make recommendations and is just generally super helpful. In addition, I was there the day before a special tapping of some Founders stuff. And I lamented that I was going to miss it because I was leaving town the next morning. He offered to tap one of them ahead of time so I wouldn't miss out completely.
(5)
Lauren Elizabeth S.
As many people have pointed out, the beer selection is a very pleasant surprise! The food was great, too. It was a nice accident that my boyfriend & i ended up there one night.
(4)
Ted E.
We work nearby but hadn't tried Capone's yet. On a whim we entered. It was lunch and we noticed a lively bar business. We sat down and were greeted by a very enthusiastic sever who informed us it was a special beer day. Lots of unusual beers on tap. We usually don't have beer at lunch but the beer menu was intriguing. The beer came in very nice wine tasting glasses. I ordered a rather fruity/citrusy beer which was very nice. The burgers were very good - and our server told us not to salt everything because the kitchen is heavy with the salt - very good tip. We will go back here for lunch. My only minor complaint was how long it took to get served. But we didn't mind too much - the beer was that good.
(4)
Christine J.
I was on the fence about whether to start writing reviews for out of state restaurants. However, after visiting Capone's I decided that a review was due since it is very likely that I will be coming back here again and again. My boyfriend (the total beer snob) is friends with some of the people who work here and he was very excited to take me here. I got to say, the food and beer did not disappoint! For apps we ordered mussels two ways (one in a red sauce and the other in a white sauce); both were delicious. Next we ordered soups. I had the french onion, which was a little on the salty side, while the BF ordered the soup of the day which was some kind of chicken tortilla soup. I wish I could remember what it was called but all I can remember (due to the beers) was that it was very good. For dinner I ordered a grilled veggie salad and the BF ordered this chicken with risotto dish. Both dinners were excellent and there were tons of left overs for the next day. I wish I could be a thorough of a reviewer on the beers but my pallet is not refined enough to due them any justice. I liked most of what was ordered for me. All in all, I would recommend this place to anyone, not just the beer snobs.
(4)
Philip L.
Capone's probably has the best beer selection in Montgomery County. A quick perusal (seems to updated most often on their Facebook page) shows some uncommon taps from Sierra Nevada, Bell's, Ithaca and Lagunitas. Prices are very reasonable as well as it's rare to see anything much over $5 and there's usually a bit of a theme unifying a bunch of them. Have twice had the food, the mussels special (Thursday nights) and the wings are good. Roast Beef was decent but not worth going out of the way for (the Trippel I was drinking probably had something to do with my overall impression of the accompanying food). The front bar has kind of a weird layout--the building is overall an old house style place with the bar in a large front room that likely started off as a sunporch. The bottleshop should be mentioned as well, though I couldn't believe all the folks buying mass produced american dreck with all the primo stuff around. For my local beer places, Capone's is closely behind TJ's in Paoli for third (Theresa's Next door still #1 overall). Coupla' updates...Saturday from 4-6 is 25 cent wings (minimum of 10) and they'll do growlers...reasonably priced too. Also doing samplers. Finally, they're closed Sunday through about April (Bottle Shop is open though).
(4)
Jon K.
Food = C+ bar food taken down slightly by weird Twin Peaks-esque wait staff. Beer = A+++++ to the ninth power. A legit awe-inspiring selection of hopped libations, many on tap but it's the bottleshop around the side that really shines and is very worth going out of your way for. Good wings though, and hit up All You Can Eat Crab night as well.
(4)
Greg F.
Great beer selection. The food is okay, but the beer choices are excellent.
(4)
Mary b.
My hubby and I have eaten here for years. We've never eaten in the restaurant, only in the bar but it makes no difference. The food is surprisingly good. The regular menu is full of great snacks, sandwiches and entrees. There are always specials - very unique and interesting - which you never expect in a place like this; but the specials are awesome. The service in the bar is very good. Servers are very friendly. Lots of TVs and great place to watch Phillies, Flyers etc. The prices are GREAT. We can eat and drink very well for less than $50. I am not a microbrew beer drinker but again another surprise - they have a nice selection of microbrews. Capone's is one of those great neighborhood finds.
(4)
Bill R.
If you like a great selection of beer, great wings, clams, and mussels than this place is for you. The wings are double fried which makes them the crispiest I have ever had. Great clams special on Wednesdays and the mussels are great too. Haven't tried any other menu items but I would go back for what I mentioned above. Reasonably priced as well. The beer store in the back is one of a kind as well. Last time I was there I heard something like 498 different kinds of beer between whats on tap and in bottles. Ridiculous!
(4)
Joshua R.
I like beer. That's why I like Capone's so much. The food is alright, but really I'd never set foot in this bar unless the owner didn't have such great taste when it comes to picking his brews. You'll never visit twice and see the same kegs on tap...they're constantly rotating in new, obscure brews that would be hard to find anywhere else. And the prices are always reasonable. My advice is to get a flight or two so you can sample whatever interests you. Just don't get too attached, because it probably won't be there the next time you show up.
(5)
O S.
Great service and great food at reasonable prices.
(5)
Julie S.
Went to Capone's based on the reviews here on Yelp.com . We were very disappointed. With a name like Capone's you'd think their Italian food would shine, but we were wrong. I asked the server what the best thing on the menu was and she said the chicken and shrimp francaise. chicken francaise is one of my favorite dishes so I ordered it. The breading on the chicken and shrimp was way too much, it felt like I was eating a piece of fried chicken with bland lemon sauce. The friend I was with ordered the Chicken Alfredo pasta dish and it had a weird after taste--she was especially disappointed because she comes from a large Italian family and has high expectations. As for the appetizers we had they were the best part of the meal, however I wouldn't classify them as Italian food so perhaps if you go there stick to the bar type food (sandwiches and apps). The service was good and so was the beer list, however I will not be running back anytime soon.
(2)
Tray F.
We found Capone's on Yelp when we were in the area recently visiting a relative in the hospital right down the street. The food was all great, our waitress Heather was super nice, very attentive and made us feel very welcome and the atmosphere was great. I wish we lived closer to this area so we could keep coming back each week. We had dinner there on a Saturday night with my husband first having the French Onion Soup which he shared with me. We both agreed that it was awesome. Just the right amount of cheese and onions and the broth was just perfect...not salty, not weak, just right. I ordered a nice juicy cheeseburger with fries and my husband ordered the cheesesteak. My burger was cooked perfectly and hit the spot. Hubby loved the cheesesteak. We also ordered a side of Beer-Battered Onion Rings which were great! Even though we didn't order anything fancy, it's amazing how many places can't get a simple burger or soup right or you can tell the ingredients aren't fresh. Not here. Everything was exactly on point. Everything was cooked well and tasted fresh. And everything came out in a timely manner. I read another review that google maps had led the person to the wrong street. That happened with us too for some reason. Clearly not Capone's fault. We ended up down the street in a residential area in the middle of just houses. I'm SO relieved that we didn't give up and go somewhere else. I definitely recommend this place!!
(5)
Lokman G.
Great place to hang out with wide selection of beer! They have plenty of TV's for ball game, however, wish they were bigger ones LOL Capones is definitely a hidden gem! We almost missed it even guiding by the google map (somehow google map lead us to the wrong street!) The staff there were very friendly! We usually drink some big brand domestic beer, and we wanted to try out something new. They were very nice and introduced us to different ones. We ordered a couple appetizers. We love the roll of prosciutto with pepper and cheese, which i can't remember the names LOL The mussel in white sauce was great! We made it a dinner portion and it's a huge portion for the price!!! Will recommend to friends visiting that area!
(4)
Jessica N.
I have heard great things about Capones for a while and have been wanting to go there. I was very sadly disappointed! We walked in to the restaurant area and had to say hi to the waitresses because they were to busy talking to notice us. We had to ask to be seated. From experience working in restaurants before, I was shocked at this. A waitress came to take our drink order about 10-15 minutes after we sat down - didnt bother to ask if we wanted to order apps. We had to stop her from walking away to order more. She didnt take a drink order for my daughter either. Skipped right over her. She brought our coffee's and sodas. She had to go back for my daughters drink. It was the absolute worst coffee. When another waitress brought my boyfriend's appetizer, she also brought my daughters dinner. I asked for a fresh pot of coffee to be made because the coffee was so poor. I heard her tell our first waitress 20 MINUTES later that we wanted fresh coffee. Our old coffees were not removed from the table. When the new coffee finally came, towards the end of our meal, it was horrible as well. I ordered french onion soup as my dinner. Disgusted is an understatement. It came out with the cheese burnt. The taste was so horrible and salty, after 3 small bites it upset my stomach. I was so hungry, I tried to get through it, but couldn't. My stomach hurt for a few hours because of the amount of salt. The waitress came back and took my boyfriend's plate but didn't ask if I was done. We had to flag someone down to come take mine away and ask for the check. They were, yet again, to busy finishing their conversations to focus on their tables. The table across from us also had to track down the waitresses for assistance. A table sat when we were getting ready to leave and waited so long for their drinks that they got up and left. Very unhappy with or experience and will NOT be returning. Such a disappointment.
(1)
GT W.
Capone's is a bit difficult to find and sort of isolated from other top craft beer venues in the Philly area. It does have a pretty good bottle shop attached that has some pretty great stuff: Cantillon, Dark Horse, East End Gratitude, Russian River, maybe Lost Abbey. The restaurant is like an old style diner blended with an Applebee's: not necessarily impressive. Service was not bad. Food is decent to uninspiring, tap list had some very interesting rarities: Cigar City one-offs, Weyerbacher one-offs, tons of weird stuff I had never heard of. And it is obviously very popular with beer geeks since most of the good stuff from Philly Beer Week had been kicked by the time I arrived.
(3)
Von M.
Our in-laws were kind enough to share their favorite pub with us, and we too have become devoted fans. Among Capone's countless charms is its location near several major arteries, making it an optimal destination for meeting the cross-town peeps. Capone's also has become our New Year's Eve tradition for four great reasons: (1) It closes around 10 p.m., deterring those revelers who plan to become loud and sloppy on the final day of the year and allowing its employees to enjoy some of their evening; (2) Capone's pares down its usual extensive menu to about a dozen great entree choices; (3) Capone's does not inflate its prices to capitalize on the holiday (big kudos for that) and (4) Capone's famous mussels are offered even if NYE is not a regular mussel night. (Thanks Angel!!). More about the mussels below. During our most recent visit, our table ordered two plates of mussels (in a red sauce with horseradish), one plate of clams and one of calamari. The mussels, as always, were crave-worthy. We have enjoyed them in a variety of preparations here, and all have been excellent. My fav is the white wine version but all have broths that demand sopping. Meanwhile, the clams were served in white wine-based broth and our dinner companions gushed about their deliciousness. They also declared the calamari, "the best ever!" Capone's chicken parm, by all accounts, is phenomenal. Indeed, one of our dinner companions had been dreaming about this dish since NYE 2013. The serving is so large that all but the most ravenous diner will have leftovers. The veggie pasta also was quite delicious: garlic-infused olive oil with broccoli, tomato and olive over penne. Again, the portion was enough for two meals. As other Yelpers have noted, the beer selection here is extensive, and it alone is a reason to visit Capone's. Both the bar and table service are consistently excellent.
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Michelle C.
It's a bar where everyone knows your name! I've only been to the bar area and beer store and this place has a healthy selection of local and no-so-local but rare beers. I came here for their KBS tapping and they had several bourbon barrel stouts to try on tap (including Sunday Morning Stout)! Service can be a bit slow when they're so packed for an event but it is very friendly. We came back here the following week to try some other beers on tap and had dinner. Dinner came out very slowly but we were happy with everything we had. We ordered the hot honey wings which is very tasty and their most popular sauce They are fried, covered in sauce and then grilled. The Caesar salad came with house-made dressing and the veggie sandwich was served with a healthy side of veggies and covered in melted provolone.
(3)
Hall W.
I came as an outsider (AKA: traveling from out of town), so whereas I can completely appreciate how it is a local gem. For an objective perspective, this place is merely okay. I subscribe to the concept that just because it is local doesn't mean it has to be not put together and not have less than stellar food. So first off - the menu is ridiculous. Clearly this place has way too many menu options (and hence the jack of all trades but really truly delicious is elusive). The beer menu was also disappointing as it was old and laminated with stains everywhere. They also serve beer in micro-glasses - which was interesting but really? The set up of this place was also strange - as I felt a bit a squeezed. Kudos on how parking was easy and etc.
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Todd U.
Outstanding selection! The only negative that I can find is the price.
(4)
Rula R.
Absolutely loved Capones! I got a salad with crab cakes and not every restaurant can get the crab cake right, but capones does it just right! I will be coming back!
(5)
Courtney A.
If you're a beer snob, you'll love this place. My boyfriend and I live in town and this is our go-to spot. Their food is delicious, and their beer menu has yet to disappoint. The place is a little outdated and most of the waitresses aren't young high schoolers, but these elements make this place what it is! They have a 4 beer flight for cheap which is such a great way to try multiple beers. They also give out samples if you want try a beer before you order a glass. My fav menu choice is the crab cake sandwich. It's so good! I have never had a bad experience at Capone's and I highly recommend this place to anyone who is in the mood for a great beer and food in a low-key setting.
(5)
Michael D.
I love craft beer. I travel the country to tour breweries and bars, and have a cellar that rivals that of Ebenezer's in Maine. I work in Philly at least 40 days a year and prefer to stay in the burbs. I always stay in Plymouth Meeting because Capone's is right down the street from several hotel chains. This is a top beer bar not only in Philly, but on the east coast for sure. It's not world class, but it's got a great local and diverse selection; and also hosts many special events. I visit this bar every time I am in town. As you've guessed, the beer selection is great! As for the food, I prefer two items: The Chicken Parm Hero or the Reuben. I've only had one better Ruben than this one in my life. It is so delicious. The other day I had the chicken parm which I love as well. Lots of bar type foods, but they're better than the standard taste for what they are. The staff is friendly, and I think they're all related. It's a good bar and good food. Some people are definitely locals and can sometimes make you feel uncomfortable, but that happens in any small town bar. Capone's is awesome!
(5)
Kristin N.
I've now been three times this year, twice in the bar and once in the dining room. The latter was packed last night and the room was buzzing with happy diners. The service is always really friendly and welcoming. The food is solid...I'm a foodie, but I'm not going there expecting the latest in fine or trendy cuisine. However, the menu is a nice mix of pub fare and decently priced entrees. Six of us all enjoyed our meals last night and my picky teen raved about her soup the time before that. The beer selection is off the chain, if you count the options both on tap and in the bottle shop. The beer loving men in my life were in heaven! I left happily buzzed from a wonderful hard cherry cider- what can I say, I'm a lightweight ;o)
(4)
Daithi G.
Friendly place for the locals; good beer selection; food is decent. Had the Crab legs special the other night which was plenty of food. Recommended!
(4)
Jay Q.
Great beer selection (take out). Good little neighborhood bar with food. Wish they still did all you can eat crab legs even though it was one of the more expensive places in the area for grabs. Definitely stop buy if you are looking for a good bottle selection to take home.
(3)
Mike S.
BEST kept secret. Craft beer, accommodating staff, excellent food. Its clean too. Specials almost every night. Love this place. I've been going for years. There's a guy (Anthony i think) who wil literally help you select the perfect beer. No attitude, no eye rolling when you ask for recommendations, the guy just loved talking about beer He knew his stuff too. I am serious about the french onion soup, its the best I've ever had. The beer take out is small, but diverse and unique. Good prices. My favorite place for a saturday afternoon lunch into evening meet up spot. Laid back, comfortable, i love it.
(5)
David B.
Take a step back in time and pay a visit to Capone's. From their check pads, registers and even the dress and hairstyle of the bartenders/wait staff it seemed as if we were back in the 1980s. We dined at the bar and enjoyed some appetizers and brews. The wings very good, but they provide a very very small accompaniment of blue cheese. I like my blue cheese but dislike having to ask for more. We also had the nachos. They were good, but it was quite evident that the salsa was straight from the can (guess you cannot be to picky, huh?). They do have quite an extensive beer list. The beer list only features draught beers which is absolutely fine but apparently, according to our bartender, they have "a million bottles of beer available." I find it perplexing that if that is the case, how you cannot provide some kind of listing. I mean how long have these beers been shelved? Let's get with the times folks and find a better way to communicate offerings to your patrons. I must say the entrees that were received by those around us did look good. We saw veal, prime rib and some pasta dishes. By the size of the portions, carnivores may very well dig Capone's. I do not believe I will rush back but I will not turn away either. They are worth a try.
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Rachel P.
I read a review about their lack of bottled beer that is served. Capone's has an extensive to-go beer store in the back where the bottled beer is kept. Their draught list is extensive and has something for everyone's taste. So, if you're complaining about the lack of bottled beer choices over the extensive draught list, then go to the back and take your bottles home. Honestly, I've never ordered anything from their menu that I haven't liked. Their BeeSting wings are a hit on Mondays, but they do take a while to cook due to the way they're prepared. Everyone who works there is friendly and while they might not be caught up with the latest POS, that's what makes it Capone's.
(5)
Michael M.
Excellent excellent place to get all kinda of craft beers as well as domestic classics! And it is not snobby at all! They'll even offer tastings! Unbelievably great bee sting wings! My wife loves thier crab cakes and veggie wrap! I love their roast beef sandwich mmmmm. It's gets pretty crowded for dinner and it's not a huge bar area but they do have seating in the rear.. I highly recommend this establishments. Also AMAZING mini takeout store in back with hundreds of different beers. I probably go here once a week. They also have good crab legs and mussels!
(5)
Marjorie K.
This is my go to place whenever I am in town visiting family. Even when they are busy we never have to wait too long to be served. Service has alway been great. No complaints here. Everything we have ordered have been delicious from appetizers to main meal.
(5)
Rebecca N.
This is the kind of place that has atrocious, depressing food just to amplify the amazing quality of its beer list. At least, that's what I like to think must be happening. It's in the middle of nowhere, to us city-folk, sure. However, my suburban relatives live out in Blue Bell, so this is the place I go to pre-game family gatherings. It's the kind of beer list that can actually make your jaw drop. I've seen it happen. There were actually 16 pumpkin beers on the draft list the first time I came here. Six. Teen. What?! I don't even like pumpkin beers, but that's kinda nuts. Bottle shop is extensive, too. Gets wicked crowded in the evenings with odd suburban creatures who appear to actually be coming in to eat dinner. This makes the service spottier than it already is, as they hand out wilted plates of matchstick fries, plastic mozzarella sticks, and freshly thawed crabcakes. Weird, yet great for people watching until the crowds die down and you can really delve into the madness on tap.
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Melissa L.
The Bee Sting Wings are the best wings I have ever had....period. I am giving this place 5 stars because of my euphoric wing experience. I have no idea if everything else on the menu sucks as I have never ordered anything else. Bee Sting Wings....Monday nights....in a word: scrum-diddly-umptious.
After recently moving into the East Norriton area, we decided to checkout Capone's. What a nice surprise. The wait staff and bartenders are friendly and the food is great. They also have a great selection of craft beers on tap. Best of all.. they have the best hot wings around !!
(5)
Nina J.
I faithfully go to Capones Every Monday. Yes, Every Monday, for 2 reasons: Beer and Wings. The perfect combonation. Sounds like something you could get from anywhere, right? Oh No and here is why. Beer -- they have the biggest and best selection of craft beer in the area. Hands down. The beer list goes on and on. I got lost the first couple of times going there. World class and some of them are extremely hard to find. Wings - bee-sting wings are only avaliable on Mondays. They have the perfect balance of spiciness and sweetness. The discription is "combination of Hot Wings with Honey and then cooked under the broiler to carmelize". Very addictive. One more note: If you're a beer lover, go visit the Bottle Shop and get on their email list. When you do, Matt Capone will peronally email you what's on tap and what's in their beer store. He will even include the date when they're bottled. This is a place worth traveling to, and if you're in the area, it's a Must Go.
(5)
Ron G.
The relatively large number of reviews for a suburban restaurant and you have an idea of what its about. Amazing beer selection both in the bar/restaurant, and in the back shop. You can walk over to the shop, pick anything you want, and bring it with you to the restaurant. Reason enough to go here. The decor is...east norriton, go with it. The service is...east norriton, continue going with it. You need to come here and eat standard philly food and you'll be satisfied. I had a chicken parm sandwich and it was great. I knew what to expect, a soft amoroso roll, fried chicken, marinara and cheese. Although you could mess that up, it takes some effort. It tasted great with my delicious beer. Ordering chicken marsala here is like expecting a new TBS comedy to be funny. Come, start with a wooder, get some amazing new beer, have fried meat between soft bread with fries, and leave happy.
(3)
Mike A.
If you love beer...go here. They are craft beer heaven! Probably 30+ beers on tap that rotate on a weekly basis or so. I've been here 10 times since it is around the corner from me. As for food I only get their chicken tenders which are awesome. I don't expect much from their food...just from their beer selection. After your meal go to the bottle shop in the back.
(5)
Tom B.
Great beers; good food, nothing else like it outside of center city! Try the Boris the Crusher
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Seth M.
This is my "Cheers". The birth place of my affection for craft beer, and is what started me on my path towards my eventual career in craft brewing. Service is top notch. The good is fantastic and priced well. The beer list is amazing, and rotates regularly. The pinnacle craft beer location in Montgomery county. Matt and Angel make us feel like part of the family, as well as the rest of the staff. This is THE place to go for lunch/dinner/happy hour in Norristown.
(5)
Allison B.
I have been to Capone's countless times -- I mostly go there for the awesome beer selection. Not only do they have an array of craft beers on draft, but they also have an impressive bottle shop around the back of the building. The good thing about their beer is that it moves and taps are properly cared for, so when you have a beer on draft, you know you're getting a fresh beer from a clean tap. The bartenders are also super friendly and I've always found them to be very attentive as well. As far as the food, I've also been consistently pleased with that. I've had the honey chicken wings (which only seem to be available on Monday nights) and they are excellent. I actually find the regular chicken wing sauce to be too salty, so I don't usually get the wings unless I'm there for the Monday special sauce. Their entrees tend to be big. They don't use lunch meats there, rather they cook meat and cut the roast beef, turkey, etc. fresh for your sandwich. It definitely makes it tastier. Aside from their sandwiches, I once had a ravioli special. The dish had homemade ravioli and they were to die for served over a bed of broccoli rabe. Anyway, between the stellar beer selection, good service, and decent food, I'm happy to head to Capone's on a regular basis. Great place to check out if you're in the Blue Bell/East Norriton area.
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Dan B.
Check out their bottle shop around the side, easily the best beer selection around.
(5)
eric d.
Living an hour away from Capone's doesn't stop me from going there on a regular basis. It's well worth the drive, and is by far the best beer bar I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot of them). I could go on and on about why this place is so great, but here are a few highlights: Their commitment to craft beer is unparalleled. The 30+ draft selection is always top notch, and the bottle shop is chock-full of rare gems, including items like the Troegs "scratch" beers, which are normally only available at their brewery. Their food is the way food should be - simple, fairly priced and delicious. All you can eat Alaskan snow crab legs for $22.95, paired with a couple Hill Farmstead citra IPAs? Yes, please. A gigantic bowl of delicious, garlicy mussels, with red or white sauce for $4.95, with an Ale Smith wee heavy to wash them down? Sign me up. Another favorite of mine is the chicken caesar salad - crisp, cold lettuce, perfectly crunchy croutons, with huge, plump pieces of chicken... for only $8.95. Lastly are the people, and by that I mean the employees AND the customers. The bartenders are always friendly, attentive and recognize their regulars. The clientele always feels like a great mix of beer geeks such as myself, and locals who come there just because they love their neighborhood pub. I often find myself in conversations with my fellow bar mates and leave feeling like I've made new friends. Capone's cannot be improved. It is a gem.
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Christopher D.
Capone's is a little gem tucked in between a florist and a 7-11 on Germantown Pike. Remember appearances are deceiving. It looks like a little tappy that time forgot (though they just redid the facade of the restaurant... ). The place is family owned, and you will get to meet them from the father, two sons, sister in law who all work there. The waitresses have worked there for years, All of the service is top notch, because as the owner told me.. " you treat customers right because they put food on your table." The food is standard pub food, with good burgers, roasted pork sandwiches, soups (love the italian wedding soup) and daily specials. But what puts Capones over the top is their incredible beer selection on tap (about 30 taps) and a beer store attached to it with about 500 different beers. This is the place where you will find the likes of Russian River Pliny the Younger. They will have themed beer specials.. one time last year they had almost 20 different Saisons on tap. For a beer lover, this place is as close to heaven as you can get. Just do not forget your growler!
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Philip A.
This place has a diner feel. The food is typical bar food. The real draw is the beer selection that can get impressive at times. Never had a bad or old beer there... Always keeping an eye on their list. Bottle shop in back, some nice stuff at times, but a bit pricey if compared to other states. Pennsylvania always seems to be high with beer prices though.
(4)
Ejaazi Z.
Very good service and the food was very good also. Place was very clean, had good atmosphere, and they were very accomodating.
(4)
Richard M.
The beer selection is great at the bar and also at the take out store in the back. The food is also very nice. Also when the Philadelphia beer week is going on this is the one stop place to try all the beers being promoted.
(5)
Dave H.
Fantastic beer bar and restaurant. For the beer connoisseur, there is a creative mix of beers available on tap and by the bottle. I had a Fruli Strawberry (9 oz.), a Belgian white beer blended with pure fruit juice ($4.10). Friendly Irene let me sample a shot-sized glass of it first. I'm no beer drinker, but I thoroughly enjoyed it; it was appropriately light for lunch. We were told Capone's was reviewed recently and praised for their hamburgers, so we went for it. Our burgers came out medium rare, nice and moist. The patty wasn't the best I've tasted, but it was far from the worst, more than serviceable. Who doesn't like a moist burger, anyway? Besides vegetarians. If you go, drive slowly into their lot (your bumper will thank you) and bring friends! They have a decent-sized dining room and front bar with plenty of seating.
(4)
Jim M.
Since moving to the area several years ago, I frequent Capones on a regular basis. The food is consistently good and the prices are right. I am not a big beer person, however others that I know always say that their beer selection is great. A place that you must try.
(4)
TJ G.
Have eaten lunch here dozens of times and a couple late night stops for chile (best in town!). Good food, friendly service, place is always clean. Love the triple decker turkey club with chips for lunch and ribeye sandwich with fries.
(4)
Jim M.
My in-laws have been going to Capones for over 40 years....but no more after the treatment they received the last time they were there. On there last visit they took out their son and his wife who all ordered meals, drinks and deserts for a bill totaling over $200. The food was great, as usual. So what was wrong? Their son ordered all you can eat crabs and had a second order. While he was eating his second plate his wife reached over and took a bite of crab. Shortly after, the waitress came over to reprimand them and warned that they'd have to charge them for two meals. Really? All four people ordered full priced entrees and his wife simply took a bite! Had they been splitting the plate and doing more than a taste we'd understand. The waitress ruined what was otherwise and enjoyable evening and a profitable one for Capones. Well, you just lost a loyal customer due to this. What's worse is that the people in the restaurant knew who they were and still treated them this way.
(1)
dave g.
Stopped in here today for the first time for lunch. The beer selection is pretty incredible. Beer prices are very reasonable too. Had some wings and chicken fingers for lunch, split between a few of us. Both were great, but the wings were just about perfect - a little bit of kick, good size, nice and crispy on the outside. Can't wait to go back and try more food....
(5)
Daren Y.
Made this a deliberate stop while visiting some friends in Philly. Glad I made it a priority on the itinerary. A nice little standalone building off a little busy street. The bar is fairly lengthy, I estimate 30-40 feet, plus curves around on either side for more seating. Seating also available at tables around the restaurant. A publike feel with dark wood as part of the decor. A number of flatscreens were on showing multiple sports stations. I don't really care for television at all, let alone at a bar, but I'm in the minority on this. No big deal, since the tap list is more captivating anyway. At least 16 different beers on tap, all craft. I had a cask conditioned IPA from Millennium(sp?), but couldn't find it listed on BA, and a Rodenbach Grand Cru. They charge $1 or $2 for premium samples. Other samples are free. The bartenders are wonderful, courteous, and attentive. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak (of course) and it was delicious. Went very well with the IPA. It came with fries, which was just a tiny bit salty, but I'm used to pretty bland/unsalted food so I might be a bit biased. The menu has a decent selection of food but the bottleshop is where it's at! Mostly all special releases, one off's, or rarities. The prices aren't bad compared a lot of other places either. Ample Founders, Bell's, Cantillon, Drie Fonteinen, Fantome, etc... I saw a Big Black Voodoo Daddy, KBS, Nemesis, St. Lamnivus, etc... This place is amazing. Pricewise, the food is the typical pub pricing, but the bottleshop is definitely on the pricier side, like what you expect in specialty stores. I must also give thanks to the owner, Matt, with whom I spoke to personally and is extremely knowledgeable on everything beer. I was treated like a regular with much hospitality there. This is a place that I will most definitely come back to in the future. Review is for 4.5 stars
(5)
Brian F.
In town on business, stopped by for dinner on my first night in town based on some of the online reviews I had seen. Great draft beer list with some old favorites and some great craft beers. The menu is not huge, but there is something for everyone and nice daily specials. The French onion soup was great, the side salad I had was fresh and tasty, and the cheese steak was heaven on a bun! I enjoyed my meal so much I came back 2 nights later and had a nice rock shrimp appetizer and a very spicy order of buffalo wings. I like my wings a little on the well-done side and these were perfect with just the right amount of sauce. Some people have mentioned that the service is not the best -- but I found the service to be efficient and above-average. I don't expect my bartender to treat me like a long-lost friend, especially when I've never been in the place before! I would definitely recommend Capone's for anyone looking for great food and good drinks!
(5)
Dan H.
Bottom line--great for a beer bar, bad for a restaurant. I've been to Capone's on four occasions in the past 18 months. There is craft beer and there is good craft beer. Capone's knows the difference and always has an impressive selection of good craft beer. The Founder's event last year was great and featured hard-to-find varieties. They send out periodic draft lists if you sign up for their emails. Their bottle shop is well-stocked and moderately priced. I'll continue to visit the bar and bottle shop whenever I'm in the neighborhood. If I could rate the bar and restaurant separately, I'd give the bar 4.5 stars. I would give the restaurant 1.5 stars. I went to Capone's for dinner for the first and last time recently. Remember, it is called Capone's *Restaurant* so I expected more than bar quality food and service. We had 6 in our party, and the hostess acted like there were 20 of us, reprimanded us for not calling ahead, and said she couldn't promise anything (which is good, cause they didn't deliver much). In that situation, a customer should be told that it might be a little while, but they'll be glad to seat you. We waited a long time for a table, which is fine since it was busy, but after being seated we waited about 20 minutes before the waiter came to take appetizer orders and then about another 20 minutes for the appetizers themselves. The service continued to be very slow through dinner. The food was priced like it was a decent restaurant but was neighborhood bar quality and portions were not generous. Overall, a really disappointing experience. Remember, go there for the beer. Bar service and selection is quite good. Don't take a group of more than 4 here for dinner. I'd steer clear of dinner altogether.
(3)
Callan W.
I knew this place had a good beer menu, but I was in for a treat when they handed me a double sided menu full of brews I never heard of. I opted for an Organic Winter Ale from Maine and was very pleased. The special for the night was mussels and I had to partake. They were perfect, especially with the beer. We got the red, and it was so garlicky and good! For dinner, I got a crab cake sandwich and the boy got the open face Reuben with corned beef. The crab cake was a bit burned, but still good. The Reuben looked good so I had to sneak a taste (for reviewing purposes of course) and it was everything you would want from a Reuben. Service was good. You can tell this is a place where you could quickly become a regular since everyone was so friendly. I liked the mix matchy walls inside and the lighting...very comfortable. I am sure I will be back again.
(4)
Chris M.
Capone's is amazing. If you didn't know, you would never guess that this unassuming structure on Germantown Pike housed an insane array of beers on tap and perhaps THE best bottle shop in the entire area. That's right, if you go around to the back of the restaurant there is an entire bottle shop with every beer you can imagine available for take out. And, lest you think it reasonable to wonder if it can surpass the Foodery, I say shame on you for comparing that overpriced bodega to this shining beacon of hope for all beer drinkers. To you who would dare construct such a comparison, I offer you this anecdote. I was in search of Southern Tier's Krampus for a friend of mine. I paid $16 (!) for a 22oz bottle of it at the Foodery, and later came to find out that Capone's had it for $8! Woe that I did not come here in the first place. I've also eaten here a couple of times, and I enjoyed the food. But while you may want a bite to sop up the luscious beer that you consume by the jug here, 'tis the beer that is the star of the show. Do yourself a favor and make the 7 days and 7 nights journey up Germantown to get here--you won't regret it.
(5)
Lisa C.
I'm a pretty positive selective person so I only write good reviews and only for places I feel strongly about and this place, it gives you the feels. Good food, good vibes, good times it should definitely be a stop wherever your endeavors take you.
(5)
Khanh V.
I came here for happy hours with friends. The place was packed and we sat at our reserved tables. Service was good, but slow and probably due to the crowd perhaps. .25 hot wings didn't impress me much. I guess i have to try their other flavors too. I order calamari, which was part of the seafood specials for happy hours. I don't see what's so special about it. The price wise was about the same as other places, the calamari tastes just ok and the sauce wasn't good. The tomato sauce didn't taste fresh as I wanted. As for the beer and stuff, I don't really drink so I can't say much about it. Overall, it is an okay place for the area. I don't mind coming back to try other foods.
(3)
Lindsay H.
Impromptu Mother's Day dinner, didn't wait at all and was pleasantly surprised how amazing the food was, from the appetizer to dessert, I will definitely be back. Also, MaryAnne is the best waitress!
(5)
Capella I.
Capone's is the spot to grab a nice craft beer, sit down watch the game, and enjoy some slightly above-par pub fare. The bottle shop carries a decent selection of whatever float your boat; Matt Capone makes a large effort of making sure the tap-list and bottle shop inventory has a little something for everyone. Prices aren't too shabby either. He really cares about his beer! The food is standard pub fare, however compared to other pubs I'm glad to go to Capone's to not only enjoy what's on tap but what's on the menu; YOU GOTTA GET THE POTATO SKINS. They're not from the freezer, to say the least! Service is great, homey. Everyone knows everyone. They really care about the customers; a couple couldn't find the keys to their car but happened to have a spare at home which was about 2 blocks away. A waitress offered to drive them home to grab the spare key. WHERE does that EVER happen?! Let's say, not many places. Sit down, grab a beer & support your local business! Cheers!
(5)
Jeffrey W.
Amazing beer selection, the bar looks like from 1990 and the bartenders aren't very attentive. not much parking, but food is slightly above average except for crab leg night which is a good deal. No scene at all, just a local pub / restaurant and locals hanging out who dont want to meet you out of towners.
(2)
Cliff J.
Do you really need to sit on my lap? Capones is a Norristown staple. They've been here for a long time and they know the local crowd. On the night I was here, it was very busty, and that was a good sign. We first sat at the bar and had some apps and drinks. The service was good, but the beer prices were ridiculous. If you get out of Norristown and head to Limerick, check out Craft Ale House. Much better pricing and far better food. But I digress. After thirty minutes at the bar, we were seated. Ugh. If you're claustrophobic, this is not te place for you. It isn't that small, but there are several dining areas, all stuffed to capacity with tables, and people too. Again, this seems to be a popular spot. I have yet to figure out why. As for cleanliness, wel;l, looks like the old Norristown standard... which for those of you who don't know, means not very clean. So Capone's you'd think Italian... logical. Then why did I see sushi just go by... They make several classic mistakes here. The menu is way too big. And it tries to be everything to everyone. Capone's = Italian = Stick to what you know. And even then, the food is "meh". I ordered the chicken parm. It was way over fired and dry. The pasta was over-cooked, but the sauce was okay. My guest asked if his bread could be warmed, the waitress said that's the way it comes (cold). Really? You throw the friggin' bread in the oven for 3 minutes? Really? My guest had the chicken sandwich, which he did not finish. It seems that everything is fried in the same oil. My chicken had a slight overtone of jalapeño poppers. Yet the service, overall was good. And there folks here, guests and staff, were friendly. So maybe that's it. Friendly folks in a cramped restaurant... sounds like a house party. This isn't the worst Italian I've ever had, it is passable, but thats it. I won't be back, only because there are so many better choices.
(2)
Brandon L.
Great beer list. The beers they have on tap is amazing and their food, so far is great too. I get their crabcake sandwich and it's the best I've ever had. The only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars is because when you sit in the back resaurant part it can be quite noisy because they seat too many people for such a small area. Other than that Capones is a great place for food and drink.
(4)
Murphy W.
Based on reviews, knew not to order food. This place had a strange vibe.... I know they are known for their killer beer selection bit it still didn't feel like a bar... More like a diner... Stopped on on the first day of March Madness, only one problem, my computer monitor is bigger than all of their tv's.... Really??? Not one big screen! Beer selection was good but I just can't see hanging out here being a good TIME...
(2)
Genevieve L.
Come here all the time, usually good. Maybe new chef but very disappointed tonight. How do you get every single order at the table wrong??? Then "correct" the order and it comes out cold.."...
(2)
Brian H.
I got what I expected, based on the reviews here and word of mouth. A great beer selection, however the bartenders know minimal about what they are serving, but they are more than happy to give you as many tastes as you wish so you can chose one that fits. The service I found very good, if they knew anything at all about the beers on tap, it would have been excellent. I found that the patrons at the bar were very knowledgeable about the beers and thus I got some good suggestions. The food is average, somewhat edible, but nothing to write home about. The chili was average, the soup of the day disappointing, the salads, well, they were salads of average taste and creativity. The sandwiches were sandwiches, and that's about it. I will go back, but because of the beers, nothing else.
(3)
Angie M.
Capone's is a great little establishment in W Norriton that caters to the foodie as well as the avid beer drinker. Matt Capone, who runs the back beer store, knows his stuff when it comes to stocking the place with high quality, sharp and sassy beers. I say great little establishment -- it's a tiny place and usually on Thurs - Sat's, it's hopping with a 25-30 min wait for tables. But it's so very worth it. The food is phenomenal, super selection and a great staff to accomodate every need. They'll let you try some samples before selecting a beer, there is a lot of variety and they can also pull bottles from the store. My only wish is that the restaurant and bar area were bigger, but they do just fine for what they've got now. So if it's broke, don't fix it. =)
(4)
John J.
One of the best craft beer stores in the US and you will see this throughout the Beer Advocate website. They have everything and anything they don't have Matt will get for you. Food is good but its about the beer. One thing you need to do is check out the draft menu and ask about prices. I know a few friends that ordered beers to be floored when it was $8 a draft or more.
(4)
John R.
I have never had their food but their bottle shop is superb. I honestly think they have the biggest selection outside the city. I went there looking for a certain beer. They didn't have it in stock (sold out) but he found out they next shipment and put it aside for me. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgable about brew. Check it out. You may find what you are looking for.
(4)
Edward P.
Such an unorganized place, we will never return. While the beer selection was above average for this area, the food was subpar and the service or lack thereof was unorganized to say the least. The communication between the restaurant/bar and the beer take out section was extremely poor. I would not recommend this place nor I will come back.
(1)
Andy S.
Previous reviewers...thank you! Awesome beer selection as promised. (and not THAT bad $ wise) Tremendous wings.....far above average! I think they are now my #2. Caught the wings happy hour special; 10 wings for 2.50. Was a very good visit!
(4)
Tina C.
Love Capones! Great family friendly place! All the servers and bartenders are so sweet and really dedicated to what they do! They have a great deal on Tuesday nights $20 all you can eat crab legs! My god these crabs are delicious!!!! They are to die for. They also have a wonderful beer room and bee-sting wings! SO good! Highly reccomend Capone's for quality food, service, and fun!
(4)
Michael D.
While it wasn't what I had expected, based off of other reviews, Capone's is a pleasant enough little bar/restaurant. They do have an awesome selection of beers. Unfortunately, they also had a beer sales rep that night who was a bit on the pushy side. Luckily, after giving in and trying one of his brewery's beers just so he wouldn't harass us if he stopped by again, the beers he was peddling were actually pretty good. The food is decent, but nothing jumped out as spectacular or unique. Their brown gravy fries are good, even if the gravy itself has a cloying familiarity that eats at you as you devour them. The beer shop in the back does indeed have a good selection. Unfortunately, it seems to be a bit on the expensive side and it is also cash-only. But the options are extensive and there were quite a few good finds I saw on their shelves. While it might not be worth going out of your way for, it's not a bad option if you're looking for decent selection of beers and food that is somewhat secondary to the whole affair.
(3)
Brett W.
One of my favorite craft beer haunts. I stop in here with friends a few times a month. There are always great draft selections and the food is really good. I look forward to Matt's weekly emails that detail new drafts and items in the bottle room. I use it to develop my "plan of attack" and decide what I'm going to try on a particular night. His selection is so varied that I have only had a few of their choices more than once. The bottle room is definitely worth exploring...and often. Based on my past purchases, Matt has recommended a few things for me to try. He's been dead on each time. Go here soon, go here often.
(5)
Ren M.
This is my favorite place in Norristown. Hands down. A-Mazing. Any beer snob would go ape sh** for such a place. They only order 1/4 kegs, so what you pick out on their HUGE beer list might be gone by the time you order it, but it's really ok. Chances are you were already debating between 3 or 4 other beers. Not to mention the exotic beer store attached. Philly wishes there was a place like this in the city. But everyone talks about the beer. Yes. It's awesome. But for me, the goldmine I found in coming to this place was the wings. Ah, yes....chicken wings. Born and raised in Buffalo to the age of 14, wings have always been my kryptonite. Even through 4 years of vegetarianism, I'd have a bi-monthly relapse of chicken wing massacre. (though we can justify it since it's not like chickens even use those wings anyway....right?..) Since I left Buffalo, it's been a never ending quest to find the right wing. Most are too blubbery. They don't cook the skin long enough, and sometimes I have to cry a little when they try to put breading on them. A chicken wing is not a nugget! But Capone's....ah, what a brilliant day! When I first bit into that so so tasty wing, my heart fluttered. Perfect. And I didn't even have to ASK for it to be extra crispy. Just. Wonderful. I've tried most of their sauces, but the bee sting is what you want for the real Num Num factor. Hot sauce and honey sauce tossed, then grilled. (Cue Homer Simpson garbling noises) Even if you're not huge on wings, every bit of food I've had there has been pretty tasty. You're safely satisfied with any of their bar food, and never fear the specials. That's where whoever is cooking is making their art. Once, I had Lobster Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Yes. Exactly as delicious as that sounds. This is definitely the first place I'd recommend to anyone in the Norristown area, and it's exactly where I take my Philly friends when I can drag them out to this far, just to prove that visiting is totally worth it. p.s. Wing specials on Tuesday nights!! Buffalo-gal approved!
(5)
Jose A.
Hands down, get the best selection of microbrews in the city, and six packs and bottles...foodery shmoodery, doesn't come close.... If they don't have it, I don't know who can, russian river, mikkeller, cigar city, founders, hop'n frog, and anything else your microbrew heart desires. I had the founders Candian Breakfast stout here on tap...see what I mean, raise your hand if you've had that? THE BEST!!!
(5)
Sara M.
Wish I had the same experience as the rest of the folks here, but the only reason I would ever return to Capone's would be because of their awesome beer menu. The Good: 2-sided beer list, complete with excellent descriptions and a really nice selection. I had the 21st Amendment and my hubby had the Fruli Strawberry. We were both extremely pleased. Prices were very reasonable, as well. The Bad: Men throughout the more formal dining room had baseball hats on. I'm from the South and have been raised that it is extremely rude to wear a hat indoors, let alone at dinner. But this is Norristown so I am not sure why I was so surprised. The Ugly: Our waitress was awful- horribly unattentive and I had to quickly request something if she were to come to the table before she would walk away again. Dropped off our plates and ran away without ever asking if there was anything we needed, couldn't vouch for the specials, not a good server IMO. No ketchup with our fries. No water. Oh yeah, and can somebody clear our dirty appetizer & salad plates??!! They sat there halfway through our entree. I ordered the strip steak - probably should have gone with something a little more casual like a sandwich seeing as the menu was very casual overall. I ordered it medium-rare but it came out so rare I think I saw it still moving. I am deathly afraid of sending my food back, I worked at a restaurant once... I know what they do to your food if you send it back... but it was SO uncooked I had no choice. My husband the crabcake. He remarked that it had nice, large chunks of crab meat in it but otherwise was underwhelming. My advice- go for the beer. Skip the food.
(3)
Jane V.
So we were driving up and down 202 and Germantown Pike looking for a new place to check out and Capone's stood out as unique so we decided to check it out. I admit, I was a little confused by the "No tank top, no cut-off shirt, no muscle shirt" sign on the outside, but decided to give it a try. Atmosphere: (B+) Wasn't sure what to expect stopping in here, but it was a pleasant surprise. Gigantic bar in the center with surrounding tables, felt like maybe a slightly more upscale diner, and plenty of TVs to catch some sports while you dine. Food: (A) I got the chicken parm and my date got the buttered steak medallions... mine was a larger portion, but both were excellent - especially the creamy mashed potatoes that came with the steak... yum! We also shared the Strawberry and Watermelon beers - I whole heartedly enjoyed the Fruli Strawberry, reminded me of a Framboise, but cheaper, 3.50 for a 9oz. Service: (B+) Waitress was very attentive and even the food servers seemed friendly - no complaints here. Overall: (A-) Great food, good service, nice place to dine locally! Will have to check out their burgers...
(4)
Kevin M.
Micro-brew's and a lot on tap.online menu doesn't how the half of it. I stopped in on a Saturday night. Only one table left and a Prime rib special. Service was excellent and so was the food.
(5)
Peter B.
We'll the restaurant is called Capone's because in the olden days it use to be a brothel, and this is where Al Capone contracted syphilis. Capone's is very popular and on a Friday night it might be difficult to find a seat in the main bar area. Like Al Capone this restaurant peddles booze. Capone's has its own beer store which I've yet to visit. The beer menu is vast and the selection rotates frequently. This for me, is a bigger draw than the food. The food is good, but I haven't really ventured into some of the higher end dishes. I noticed a lot of their food items come in sandwich-form like crab cake sandwich, chicken sandwich, and sandwhich sandwhich. With its decent prices and extensive beer menu Capone's is a gangster's paradise.
(4)
Dave B.
After reading about Capone's on Yelp, I decided to give it a try on Friday. Got there about 6:30. Got the last parking spot so I knew it was going to be busy, which it wasn. Very busy. Had to stand and wait for awhile until some nice people at the bar moved over to let us sit down and that's when I saw the beer list.as I read the beer list I then asked for what they had on tap. She said your looking at it. Wow! She said, we have over 300 more bottles in the back. I heard things like 30 beers on tap and this bar is in the top 5 in the country. Not sure that's true but What was on Tap was good enough for me. I started out with a glass of Founder's Harvest Ale. Yum! We also ordered some potato skins at the bar. My girlfriend is gluten intolerant so we have to be careful wherever we go. We finally got our seats and had a very good meal. I thought the Chicken Marsala was satisfying and had just the right amount of sweetness. The Red skinned mash potatoes were creamy and the veggy of the night was done just right. My girlfriend really enjoyed her tuna. There were plenty of choices on the menu for those who don't do gluten. Nice portions and delicious. I finished things off with a Rogue Double Chocolate Stout. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was pretty good. Not great, but it worked. The people around me were very nice. I didn't see any obnoxiousness going on. We really had a lot of fun. The price was right also. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Dan L.
Great place for a beer and a sandwich... I have eaten at Capone's numerous times - but a rundown of some of the best food is the Roast Pork, Roast Beef, and whatever special pasta they have that day. The ladies in the bar area will treat you like family and you will have a great bite to eat while enjoying a brew and watching a game. I have only eaten in the resteraunt area once for AYCE Crab Legs (my little brother wanted it for a birthday dinner) - but again - family place, not fine dining, but you will leave satisfied.
(4)
K F.
Casual atmosphere with good eats, good specials, good people. Pricing is typical, and it can get crowded, but service is friendly. Lots of TVs for the sports fans. Parking is free, but usually full. Never had a bad meal there.
(4)
Katie M.
When I am at Capone's, I feel like the world is my oyster and I am the pearl.
(4)
Andy S.
My God, its full of win. Yet another installment in the "lets visit a place Andy has lived near and driven past a thousand times over three decades yet never entered" series, I found myself at Capone's a few times over the last month or so... I am furious at myself for wasting so much time/money/calories at far lesser bars just a stones throw away, as none of them have even a fraction of the awesome beer selection present at Capone's. DOGFISH HEAD 120 MINUTE IPA ON TAP. Lets see, shall I have the liquid gold, the virgin unicorn tears, or the 120 Minute IPA? The IPA, please. Obviously not something they will always have but they have it now...and unlike other places I've found it they don't have some douchey "2 glasses only" limit. But yes, many beers, and quality beers at that. On tap, or to go. You see, Capone's also has a take-out room in the back, which is just glorious. Delirium Tremens? Sold! Even though the take-out portion will be "closed" early, the friendly bartenders will go back with you, turn on the lights, and let you pick out whatever you want. You can enter this little slice of heaven directly from the left side of the building, if you so desire. I haven't had much of the food...seasoned fries were solid, as were the wings. Actually the wings were more than solid. They are more of the crispy, dry variety, not the super-saucy, endless-napkiny kind. I likes. Nothing on the menu really grabbed me, but I'll probably have a meal there at some point. There is a separate dining room for the full meal experience...its not strictly a bar. Service is very good, very old school. Go in and you'll see what I mean. Time stands still, in a way...a good way, as time stopped at Awesome O'Clock. They also have a jukebox...no, not vinyl, alas, but it is at least not one of those ripoff internet jukeboxes (more like jerk-boxes). Plenty of classic rock to be had which means I am happy. Capone's is the king of Blue Bell (and surrounding) bars. I would have to drive quite a distance to find something better, but even then it would be different-better, not better-better. Salud.
(5)
Tanya K.
If I could give two separate ratings, one for food and one for adult beverages, I would. Food is ALWAYS hit or miss... reason for my 2 stars. Went recently for "All You Can Eat Crab Legs" and every batch that was brought to the table was different. One super salty, one sweet-ish, another salty. At $24, I really want every batch to be consistent and delicious. French onion soup should get 4 stars alone. Wings are very meaty but not the best wings I've had. I think soup, hoagies, sandwiches, burgers, are the better choices here. Craft beer choices are always incredible... my main reason for going.
(2)
Damien V.
Best bottle and draft beer selection in that area. The restaurant portion of Capone's has everything from your standard pub fare to nightly specials on the more upscale end. Staff is very friendly and Matt Capone is always accommodating. They publish a draft/bottle shop beer list and things can be reserved via email. This is one of my favorite places in the area.
(4)
Miguel G.
Even though this place is more of a restaurant than bar, it is still the greatest beer bar in the suburbs of Philadelphia, followed ever so closely by Teresa's Next Door. This place has a beer store around the back, which would destroy the entire middle part of montgomery county because of the sheer breadth and awesomeness of unbelievable brews it stores, but since it's Capone's it just shrugs it off like its nuthin. Woohoo! This place is truly as good as it gets!
(5)
Colleen M.
This place is a hidden treasure in Norristown. If you like to try new beers, you have to try this place. They have a rotating selection of all different kinds of beer. Some are weird (like that Watermelon Ale, or the Creme Brulee) but some are super tasty (they have La Chouffe!) We were there last night and I found a new beer I like. I recommend getting a sampler, where you can try 4 beers at once. The food is meh, but who's there for the food anyway? They have good fries and onion rings, but not much lighter fare.
(5)
Corry M.
Amazing! We make the drive out here a couple times a month. Wide selection of microbrews on draught. Wings are delicious, chicken parmesan is my favorite dish. Their house balsamic salad dressing is excellent. Very crowded and tough to find a spot sometimes, but worth it.
(4)
James P.
Its all about the beer baby! Not to take anything away from their food, I just haven't had any of it except for their wings (see further down). Lots of bars have caught on to the craft beer movement over the past few years and so its now more common to be able to find one or maybe two great beers to enjoy wherever you go. At Capone's, however, extreme caution is a must! You can easily find yourself facing more than a handful of options that aren't merely "Oh I might try that" brews, but "OMG I can't believe they have that on tap... must... have!" You simply cannot try a 10-12 oz serving of every top notch beer they have on draft on any given day and walk out under your own power. This is why they offer (and why I love) flights. If you don't know, a "flight" is a series of (typically) 4 ounce servings. Just as an example, my flight on my most recent visit was: Firestone Walker Double Jack (DIPA), Wyerbacher Harvest Ale, Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Wild, and North Coast Old Rasputin on nitro. If I didn't have somewhere to be, I could have stuck around and tried another entirely different flight. As a nice convenience, the bar tenders place small stickers in front of each glass so you know what you are drinking. In terms of food, as mentioned earlier, I've only had their wings. They are 25 cents apiece each and every day from 4 - 6 PM. Their size is what you might expect for the price, but they are cooked perfectly and so its a great deal. The menu did seem to have some solid offerings, and if I get around to eating anything else there I will update this review. If you're looking for something unique to take home with you, there is an amazing bottle shop around back with everything from cider to gueuze. You may experience some sticker shock there, but please save your complaints for the neanderthals in the PA legislature and PLCB, who ignorantly insist on maintaining draconian laws that are little more than the persistent dregs of prohibition.
(4)
Sean S.
Checked out Capone's last Saturday afternoon to take advantage of the Allagash beer week event they hosted and realized that Norristown actually has something worthwhile! Aside from the amazing beer on tap, their wings scored well above par, and I eats me some wings (25¢ per wing special). A multitude of small flat-screen TVs lined the upper portion of the bar for optimum sports viewing; the manager said they haven't had sports packages in the past but air the local games and were considering the football package in the future. Service can be a little slow but it was an abnormally busy Saturday afternoon; very friendly and the manager was very knowledgeable when it came to the beer on tap and what they offered in the bottle shop. Ah, the bottle shop; not quite the selection of the Foodery but so much lighter on the wallet. Still offers quite a few Belgians and American craft brews; even got a six-pack of the Anchor Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from 2006! Capone's will be our only reason for returning to Norristown but we'll definitely be back soon, even if just for the bottle shop.
(5)
Amy H.
Awesome food and beer menu. Service was a tad on the slow side but I did go on a Friday evening. I had the chicken sandwich, and a pint of some Oktoberfest brew I can't remember the name of but this place is already well known for its amazing draft menu so it doesn't matter - anything would be awesome. We picked up a couple 6 packs of micros from their store in the back on our way out.
(4)
Kyle E.
Five stars for the craft beer selection. Two pages filled with craft beers on tap. Didn't find one with less than a 95 rating.
(5)
Shawn W.
I like it!! Probably the only reason to be in Norristown! As you can gather it is a beer bar and the beer is delicious if you like craft beer. A great selection that rotates frequently. The only thing holding me back from a four star rating is the prices of some off the better beers. I mean 8-10 for 9oz glass but the happy hour is pretty good for domestic beers and 25 cent wings which i did not consume. I did have a turkey sandwich and that was tasty.The service was excellent. The bartender was very friendly and quickly served me free popcorn and allowed me to sample any and all beers that i was curious about. She was also very quick to add me to the list where they send a weekly e-mail about the beer rotation. I noticed a pleasant mix of older and younger regulars that seemed to all know each other but they were very friendly and willing to include me in their drunken conversations! I will be back when i see a delicious and obscure beer in my gmail inbox!!
(4)
Dave H.
Wednesdays are Double Dipped Wings....AWESOME! Prices aren't bad, bar area is very tiny, huge selection in the beer store. Double Dipped Wings!
(4)
Lisa Q.
Within modest, rather generic parameters Capone's develops into something truly rich and indispensable the minute you pick up the beer list. Ambiance ain't nothing special, the music unfortunate; food, salty-sorta-serviceable, crowd: usually worthless*, but all this fails to matter the minute you see the likes of Dieu Du Ciel's Aphrodisiaque listed on the two-page tap list, as I did this past Saturday at a happy hour visit. After slipping softly past the fluffy head and getting at the dark heart of the velvety black brew I was left feeling dizzy with lush euphoria, goodwill streaming silently towards Capone's intuitive and knowledgeable beer curator Matt. There is *always* an exceptional selection on tap here, with prices hovering in the 5-8 dollar range. The teensy bottle shop behind the restaurant also has an exceptional selection, but is notably pricier than other beer retailers. It's still worth a look-see, believe me, but you may want to sniff around Wegman's or Total Wine in DE for things that aren't *too* difficult to procure in the area. The bottle shop wins out big time though when they stock rarities that aren't really gonna be found elsewhere. Oh, a note on service: The waitresses, especially those sporting platinum blond pooftie-'dos, are super nice and sashay around throwing out 'hon's and 'dear's in a way that makes you smile warmly and want to hug them for it. Waiters, eh. I'm indifferent to some, others are just plain duds. One visit saw a beer delivered to me in a tulip glass which had been actively overflowing since it left the bar...i had been watching it with silent, narrowing eyes...and it made a mess of the table. When you're dealing with liquid gold, this isn't really acceptable, gent. Through and through though, this is a five star establishment for beer geeks. Whether you come for one of their excellent beer events or just to get happily snookered in a pint of deliciousness, you will have an enlightening experience. *Whenever I'm here, it seems like the majority of people are 40+/swilling Budweiser/mouthing the words to 'American Pie'/loudly complaining to their husbands who meekly offer Southern Tier Creme Brulee as a recommendation, 'I don' wan'be drinkin' no custurd DEEzert right now!' Hence my 'worthless crowd' comment. (Disclaimer: this is not the case during beer events. Its mobbed with likeminded beernerds who have no problem guzzling custard DEEzert beers)
(5)
Doug B.
Can't beat Bee-Stings on Monday, their burgers, and their fantastic selection of beers. It's also a great day when their fried pickles end up on the menu. Atmosphere is kind of older and out dated, but that adds to the charm and is part of the reason we keep going back.
(5)
Spencer L.
The food could be horrible and this place would get 5 stars. As amazing a beer selection as you will find in the bottle shop and the restaurant always has interesting beers on tap. The food isn't special, but it isn't bad. All said - go and spend some time in the bottle shop (bring cash - but not a lot, the prices are really good).
(5)
Alan R.
The rating is for the store in the back. By far the best selection in the area. The restaurant has some great beers on tap but the food is pretty standard.
(5)
M S.
Atmosphere - Very casual and comfortable; Sign out front has a neon martini glass! it seems as though the waitresses have been there forever and even mother/daughter waitresses; many small TVs at bar Food/drink - Well-done "regular" pub food plus some dinners with an Italian theme; You won't get gourmet fare but mostly everything I've had has been very good esp. meatball sandwich; dinners come with soup or salad. Reasonably-priced. Amazing beer list. Service - Always has been good; They have decent descriptions of their many, many draft offerings on their beer list so I never feel the need to ask the waitress about them; my main gripe is that there is no draft beer prices on their draft beer menu. Other - Yes, it is possible to bike here from the city on the Schuylkill River Trail with only a little bit of biking on the street (a bit thru Norristown and on G'town Pike sidewalk). Make a day of it!
(5)
Laura M.
Capone's is a GEM! My mom lives in nearby Conshohocken and kept telling me that she just HAD to take me and my boyfriend to this place. From the outside, I didn't expect to be too impressed--it looks like your run of the mill pub on a busy street. But inside...oh sweet baby jesus. It was a busy night, so while we waited for a table to open up we perused the beer selection in the adjacent beer store. It's about as big as my closet (just kidding...I WISH I had a closet that big) but it's crammed to the ceiling with just about every delicious beer that you could ever want from all parts of the country. I had to contain myself, and only came away with a 6 pack of Prohibition's Watermelon Beer and Breckenridge's Vanilla Porter (side note: both are extremely epic). (Additional side note: the beer store is cash only unless you're buying $20 worth of beer.) When it was finally our time to sit, we ordered more beer and lots of grub. I had the cheesesteak, because as a Philly-girl-turned-New-Yorker, I order cheesesteaks wherever I can, whenever I am in the Philly area on principle. It was delish...better than I expected. My boyfriend's ribeye sandwich stole the show...next time you go here, ORDER THIS. I will make it a point to visit Capone's every time I am in town visiting my mom, and not just for the beer: this place does it up right, in every sense of the word, and deserves to stay in business for a long time!
(5)
Alexander Y.
This place is out of this world! Matt Capone knows his beer and always has the latest and greatest on tap. The French Onion soup and burgers are stellar! This is one of my favorite places to go and have great beer, food and service. Love all the servers! LOVE this place!
(5)
Alicia R.
Gravy fries are to die for!!! Also a great place to get unique beer.
(4)
Joshua R.
I like beer. That's why I like Capone's so much. The food is alright, but really I'd never set foot in this bar unless the owner didn't have such great taste when it comes to picking his brews. You'll never visit twice and see the same kegs on tap...they're constantly rotating in new, obscure brews that would be hard to find anywhere else. And the prices are always reasonable. My advice is to get a flight or two so you can sample whatever interests you. Just don't get too attached, because it probably won't be there the next time you show up.
(5)
Richard D.
Capone's is a restaurant/bar with a bottle shop in the back. The bar/restaurant area is straightforward - certainly no problems but hardly exceptional. However, the beer selection in the back is amazing. Lots of the harder to find stuff from Founders, Southampton, Three Floyds, etc. And a great selection of belgians too - it's the only place I've seen Saint Lamnivus for example. Hidden away are some Westys too (but too pricy for me at $27 each). This is a PA bottleshop, so the prices aren't super cheap. But they're quite a bit better than any of the ones I went to in Pittsburgh. In addition to awesome selection, Matt Capone really takes care of his customers. He's clearly a beer geek himself, and will make recommendations and is just generally super helpful. In addition, I was there the day before a special tapping of some Founders stuff. And I lamented that I was going to miss it because I was leaving town the next morning. He offered to tap one of them ahead of time so I wouldn't miss out completely.
(5)
Lauren Elizabeth S.
As many people have pointed out, the beer selection is a very pleasant surprise! The food was great, too. It was a nice accident that my boyfriend & i ended up there one night.
(4)
Ted E.
We work nearby but hadn't tried Capone's yet. On a whim we entered. It was lunch and we noticed a lively bar business. We sat down and were greeted by a very enthusiastic sever who informed us it was a special beer day. Lots of unusual beers on tap. We usually don't have beer at lunch but the beer menu was intriguing. The beer came in very nice wine tasting glasses. I ordered a rather fruity/citrusy beer which was very nice. The burgers were very good - and our server told us not to salt everything because the kitchen is heavy with the salt - very good tip. We will go back here for lunch. My only minor complaint was how long it took to get served. But we didn't mind too much - the beer was that good.
(4)
Christine J.
I was on the fence about whether to start writing reviews for out of state restaurants. However, after visiting Capone's I decided that a review was due since it is very likely that I will be coming back here again and again. My boyfriend (the total beer snob) is friends with some of the people who work here and he was very excited to take me here. I got to say, the food and beer did not disappoint! For apps we ordered mussels two ways (one in a red sauce and the other in a white sauce); both were delicious. Next we ordered soups. I had the french onion, which was a little on the salty side, while the BF ordered the soup of the day which was some kind of chicken tortilla soup. I wish I could remember what it was called but all I can remember (due to the beers) was that it was very good. For dinner I ordered a grilled veggie salad and the BF ordered this chicken with risotto dish. Both dinners were excellent and there were tons of left overs for the next day. I wish I could be a thorough of a reviewer on the beers but my pallet is not refined enough to due them any justice. I liked most of what was ordered for me. All in all, I would recommend this place to anyone, not just the beer snobs.
(4)
Philip L.
Capone's probably has the best beer selection in Montgomery County. A quick perusal (seems to updated most often on their Facebook page) shows some uncommon taps from Sierra Nevada, Bell's, Ithaca and Lagunitas. Prices are very reasonable as well as it's rare to see anything much over $5 and there's usually a bit of a theme unifying a bunch of them. Have twice had the food, the mussels special (Thursday nights) and the wings are good. Roast Beef was decent but not worth going out of the way for (the Trippel I was drinking probably had something to do with my overall impression of the accompanying food). The front bar has kind of a weird layout--the building is overall an old house style place with the bar in a large front room that likely started off as a sunporch. The bottleshop should be mentioned as well, though I couldn't believe all the folks buying mass produced american dreck with all the primo stuff around. For my local beer places, Capone's is closely behind TJ's in Paoli for third (Theresa's Next door still #1 overall). Coupla' updates...Saturday from 4-6 is 25 cent wings (minimum of 10) and they'll do growlers...reasonably priced too. Also doing samplers. Finally, they're closed Sunday through about April (Bottle Shop is open though).
(4)
Jon K.
Food = C+ bar food taken down slightly by weird Twin Peaks-esque wait staff. Beer = A+++++ to the ninth power. A legit awe-inspiring selection of hopped libations, many on tap but it's the bottleshop around the side that really shines and is very worth going out of your way for. Good wings though, and hit up All You Can Eat Crab night as well.
(4)
Greg F.
Great beer selection. The food is okay, but the beer choices are excellent.
(4)
Mary b.
My hubby and I have eaten here for years. We've never eaten in the restaurant, only in the bar but it makes no difference. The food is surprisingly good. The regular menu is full of great snacks, sandwiches and entrees. There are always specials - very unique and interesting - which you never expect in a place like this; but the specials are awesome. The service in the bar is very good. Servers are very friendly. Lots of TVs and great place to watch Phillies, Flyers etc. The prices are GREAT. We can eat and drink very well for less than $50. I am not a microbrew beer drinker but again another surprise - they have a nice selection of microbrews. Capone's is one of those great neighborhood finds.
(4)
Bill R.
If you like a great selection of beer, great wings, clams, and mussels than this place is for you. The wings are double fried which makes them the crispiest I have ever had. Great clams special on Wednesdays and the mussels are great too. Haven't tried any other menu items but I would go back for what I mentioned above. Reasonably priced as well. The beer store in the back is one of a kind as well. Last time I was there I heard something like 498 different kinds of beer between whats on tap and in bottles. Ridiculous!
(4)
O S.
Great service and great food at reasonable prices.
(5)
Julie S.
Went to Capone's based on the reviews here on Yelp.com . We were very disappointed. With a name like Capone's you'd think their Italian food would shine, but we were wrong. I asked the server what the best thing on the menu was and she said the chicken and shrimp francaise. chicken francaise is one of my favorite dishes so I ordered it. The breading on the chicken and shrimp was way too much, it felt like I was eating a piece of fried chicken with bland lemon sauce. The friend I was with ordered the Chicken Alfredo pasta dish and it had a weird after taste--she was especially disappointed because she comes from a large Italian family and has high expectations. As for the appetizers we had they were the best part of the meal, however I wouldn't classify them as Italian food so perhaps if you go there stick to the bar type food (sandwiches and apps). The service was good and so was the beer list, however I will not be running back anytime soon.
(2)
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Address :224 W Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA, 19401
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : Juke Box Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Mon, Thu, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Jessica N.
I have heard great things about Capones for a while and have been wanting to go there. I was very sadly disappointed! We walked in to the restaurant area and had to say hi to the waitresses because they were to busy talking to notice us. We had to ask to be seated. From experience working in restaurants before, I was shocked at this. A waitress came to take our drink order about 10-15 minutes after we sat down - didnt bother to ask if we wanted to order apps. We had to stop her from walking away to order more. She didnt take a drink order for my daughter either. Skipped right over her. She brought our coffee's and sodas. She had to go back for my daughters drink. It was the absolute worst coffee. When another waitress brought my boyfriend's appetizer, she also brought my daughters dinner. I asked for a fresh pot of coffee to be made because the coffee was so poor. I heard her tell our first waitress 20 MINUTES later that we wanted fresh coffee. Our old coffees were not removed from the table. When the new coffee finally came, towards the end of our meal, it was horrible as well. I ordered french onion soup as my dinner. Disgusted is an understatement. It came out with the cheese burnt. The taste was so horrible and salty, after 3 small bites it upset my stomach. I was so hungry, I tried to get through it, but couldn't. My stomach hurt for a few hours because of the amount of salt. The waitress came back and took my boyfriend's plate but didn't ask if I was done. We had to flag someone down to come take mine away and ask for the check. They were, yet again, to busy finishing their conversations to focus on their tables. The table across from us also had to track down the waitresses for assistance. A table sat when we were getting ready to leave and waited so long for their drinks that they got up and left. Very unhappy with or experience and will NOT be returning. Such a disappointment.
(1)GT W.
Capone's is a bit difficult to find and sort of isolated from other top craft beer venues in the Philly area. It does have a pretty good bottle shop attached that has some pretty great stuff: Cantillon, Dark Horse, East End Gratitude, Russian River, maybe Lost Abbey. The restaurant is like an old style diner blended with an Applebee's: not necessarily impressive. Service was not bad. Food is decent to uninspiring, tap list had some very interesting rarities: Cigar City one-offs, Weyerbacher one-offs, tons of weird stuff I had never heard of. And it is obviously very popular with beer geeks since most of the good stuff from Philly Beer Week had been kicked by the time I arrived.
(3)Corry M.
Amazing! We make the drive out here a couple times a month. Wide selection of microbrews on draught. Wings are delicious, chicken parmesan is my favorite dish. Their house balsamic salad dressing is excellent. Very crowded and tough to find a spot sometimes, but worth it.
(4)Von M.
Our in-laws were kind enough to share their favorite pub with us, and we too have become devoted fans. Among Capone's countless charms is its location near several major arteries, making it an optimal destination for meeting the cross-town peeps. Capone's also has become our New Year's Eve tradition for four great reasons: (1) It closes around 10 p.m., deterring those revelers who plan to become loud and sloppy on the final day of the year and allowing its employees to enjoy some of their evening; (2) Capone's pares down its usual extensive menu to about a dozen great entree choices; (3) Capone's does not inflate its prices to capitalize on the holiday (big kudos for that) and (4) Capone's famous mussels are offered even if NYE is not a regular mussel night. (Thanks Angel!!). More about the mussels below. During our most recent visit, our table ordered two plates of mussels (in a red sauce with horseradish), one plate of clams and one of calamari. The mussels, as always, were crave-worthy. We have enjoyed them in a variety of preparations here, and all have been excellent. My fav is the white wine version but all have broths that demand sopping. Meanwhile, the clams were served in white wine-based broth and our dinner companions gushed about their deliciousness. They also declared the calamari, "the best ever!" Capone's chicken parm, by all accounts, is phenomenal. Indeed, one of our dinner companions had been dreaming about this dish since NYE 2013. The serving is so large that all but the most ravenous diner will have leftovers. The veggie pasta also was quite delicious: garlic-infused olive oil with broccoli, tomato and olive over penne. Again, the portion was enough for two meals. As other Yelpers have noted, the beer selection here is extensive, and it alone is a reason to visit Capone's. Both the bar and table service are consistently excellent.
(5)Michelle C.
It's a bar where everyone knows your name! I've only been to the bar area and beer store and this place has a healthy selection of local and no-so-local but rare beers. I came here for their KBS tapping and they had several bourbon barrel stouts to try on tap (including Sunday Morning Stout)! Service can be a bit slow when they're so packed for an event but it is very friendly. We came back here the following week to try some other beers on tap and had dinner. Dinner came out very slowly but we were happy with everything we had. We ordered the hot honey wings which is very tasty and their most popular sauce They are fried, covered in sauce and then grilled. The Caesar salad came with house-made dressing and the veggie sandwich was served with a healthy side of veggies and covered in melted provolone.
(3)Lisa C.
I'm a pretty positive selective person so I only write good reviews and only for places I feel strongly about and this place, it gives you the feels. Good food, good vibes, good times it should definitely be a stop wherever your endeavors take you.
(5)Tray F.
We found Capone's on Yelp when we were in the area recently visiting a relative in the hospital right down the street. The food was all great, our waitress Heather was super nice, very attentive and made us feel very welcome and the atmosphere was great. I wish we lived closer to this area so we could keep coming back each week. We had dinner there on a Saturday night with my husband first having the French Onion Soup which he shared with me. We both agreed that it was awesome. Just the right amount of cheese and onions and the broth was just perfect...not salty, not weak, just right. I ordered a nice juicy cheeseburger with fries and my husband ordered the cheesesteak. My burger was cooked perfectly and hit the spot. Hubby loved the cheesesteak. We also ordered a side of Beer-Battered Onion Rings which were great! Even though we didn't order anything fancy, it's amazing how many places can't get a simple burger or soup right or you can tell the ingredients aren't fresh. Not here. Everything was exactly on point. Everything was cooked well and tasted fresh. And everything came out in a timely manner. I read another review that google maps had led the person to the wrong street. That happened with us too for some reason. Clearly not Capone's fault. We ended up down the street in a residential area in the middle of just houses. I'm SO relieved that we didn't give up and go somewhere else. I definitely recommend this place!!
(5)Hall W.
I came as an outsider (AKA: traveling from out of town), so whereas I can completely appreciate how it is a local gem. For an objective perspective, this place is merely okay. I subscribe to the concept that just because it is local doesn't mean it has to be not put together and not have less than stellar food. So first off - the menu is ridiculous. Clearly this place has way too many menu options (and hence the jack of all trades but really truly delicious is elusive). The beer menu was also disappointing as it was old and laminated with stains everywhere. They also serve beer in micro-glasses - which was interesting but really? The set up of this place was also strange - as I felt a bit a squeezed. Kudos on how parking was easy and etc.
(3)Rula R.
Absolutely loved Capones! I got a salad with crab cakes and not every restaurant can get the crab cake right, but capones does it just right! I will be coming back!
(5)Courtney A.
If you're a beer snob, you'll love this place. My boyfriend and I live in town and this is our go-to spot. Their food is delicious, and their beer menu has yet to disappoint. The place is a little outdated and most of the waitresses aren't young high schoolers, but these elements make this place what it is! They have a 4 beer flight for cheap which is such a great way to try multiple beers. They also give out samples if you want try a beer before you order a glass. My fav menu choice is the crab cake sandwich. It's so good! I have never had a bad experience at Capone's and I highly recommend this place to anyone who is in the mood for a great beer and food in a low-key setting.
(5)Michael D.
I love craft beer. I travel the country to tour breweries and bars, and have a cellar that rivals that of Ebenezer's in Maine. I work in Philly at least 40 days a year and prefer to stay in the burbs. I always stay in Plymouth Meeting because Capone's is right down the street from several hotel chains. This is a top beer bar not only in Philly, but on the east coast for sure. It's not world class, but it's got a great local and diverse selection; and also hosts many special events. I visit this bar every time I am in town. As you've guessed, the beer selection is great! As for the food, I prefer two items: The Chicken Parm Hero or the Reuben. I've only had one better Ruben than this one in my life. It is so delicious. The other day I had the chicken parm which I love as well. Lots of bar type foods, but they're better than the standard taste for what they are. The staff is friendly, and I think they're all related. It's a good bar and good food. Some people are definitely locals and can sometimes make you feel uncomfortable, but that happens in any small town bar. Capone's is awesome!
(5)Kristin N.
I've now been three times this year, twice in the bar and once in the dining room. The latter was packed last night and the room was buzzing with happy diners. The service is always really friendly and welcoming. The food is solid...I'm a foodie, but I'm not going there expecting the latest in fine or trendy cuisine. However, the menu is a nice mix of pub fare and decently priced entrees. Six of us all enjoyed our meals last night and my picky teen raved about her soup the time before that. The beer selection is off the chain, if you count the options both on tap and in the bottle shop. The beer loving men in my life were in heaven! I left happily buzzed from a wonderful hard cherry cider- what can I say, I'm a lightweight ;o)
(4)Daithi G.
Friendly place for the locals; good beer selection; food is decent. Had the Crab legs special the other night which was plenty of food. Recommended!
(4)Jay Q.
Great beer selection (take out). Good little neighborhood bar with food. Wish they still did all you can eat crab legs even though it was one of the more expensive places in the area for grabs. Definitely stop buy if you are looking for a good bottle selection to take home.
(3)Brett W.
One of my favorite craft beer haunts. I stop in here with friends a few times a month. There are always great draft selections and the food is really good. I look forward to Matt's weekly emails that detail new drafts and items in the bottle room. I use it to develop my "plan of attack" and decide what I'm going to try on a particular night. His selection is so varied that I have only had a few of their choices more than once. The bottle room is definitely worth exploring...and often. Based on my past purchases, Matt has recommended a few things for me to try. He's been dead on each time. Go here soon, go here often.
(5)David B.
Take a step back in time and pay a visit to Capone's. From their check pads, registers and even the dress and hairstyle of the bartenders/wait staff it seemed as if we were back in the 1980s. We dined at the bar and enjoyed some appetizers and brews. The wings very good, but they provide a very very small accompaniment of blue cheese. I like my blue cheese but dislike having to ask for more. We also had the nachos. They were good, but it was quite evident that the salsa was straight from the can (guess you cannot be to picky, huh?). They do have quite an extensive beer list. The beer list only features draught beers which is absolutely fine but apparently, according to our bartender, they have "a million bottles of beer available." I find it perplexing that if that is the case, how you cannot provide some kind of listing. I mean how long have these beers been shelved? Let's get with the times folks and find a better way to communicate offerings to your patrons. I must say the entrees that were received by those around us did look good. We saw veal, prime rib and some pasta dishes. By the size of the portions, carnivores may very well dig Capone's. I do not believe I will rush back but I will not turn away either. They are worth a try.
(3)Rachel P.
I read a review about their lack of bottled beer that is served. Capone's has an extensive to-go beer store in the back where the bottled beer is kept. Their draught list is extensive and has something for everyone's taste. So, if you're complaining about the lack of bottled beer choices over the extensive draught list, then go to the back and take your bottles home. Honestly, I've never ordered anything from their menu that I haven't liked. Their BeeSting wings are a hit on Mondays, but they do take a while to cook due to the way they're prepared. Everyone who works there is friendly and while they might not be caught up with the latest POS, that's what makes it Capone's.
(5)Rebecca N.
This is the kind of place that has atrocious, depressing food just to amplify the amazing quality of its beer list. At least, that's what I like to think must be happening. It's in the middle of nowhere, to us city-folk, sure. However, my suburban relatives live out in Blue Bell, so this is the place I go to pre-game family gatherings. It's the kind of beer list that can actually make your jaw drop. I've seen it happen. There were actually 16 pumpkin beers on the draft list the first time I came here. Six. Teen. What?! I don't even like pumpkin beers, but that's kinda nuts. Bottle shop is extensive, too. Gets wicked crowded in the evenings with odd suburban creatures who appear to actually be coming in to eat dinner. This makes the service spottier than it already is, as they hand out wilted plates of matchstick fries, plastic mozzarella sticks, and freshly thawed crabcakes. Weird, yet great for people watching until the crowds die down and you can really delve into the madness on tap.
(3)Melissa L.
The Bee Sting Wings are the best wings I have ever had....period. I am giving this place 5 stars because of my euphoric wing experience. I have no idea if everything else on the menu sucks as I have never ordered anything else. Bee Sting Wings....Monday nights....in a word: scrum-diddly-umptious.
(5)Libby P.
Several of my close friends are beer snobs, and they have all raved about Capones. This weekend, when my travels unexpectedly took me to Norristown with time to kill, I figured it was the perfect time to check it out. When I pulled up outside, I had to check the address on Yelp to make sure I was even in the right place! It wasn't what I was expecting in the least. The décor is definitely out-of-date. It seems like it was a diner at one point, but everything inside is dark and in shades of brown. I was not impressed with the food selection, although my partner and I were just there for a nibble--a basket of fries and mozzarella sticks did the trick. Not the best, not the worst; standard pub fare. Of course, the star here is the craft beer. I hadn't seen a beer list I was that excited about since Beer Week, which was a very pleasant surprise. My partner and I tried a couple of drafts from breweries we were less familiar with, and even a couple we hadn't heard of before. However, I'm confused why the selection in the bottle store isn't also available as a list at the bar. I think they're doing themselves a disservice by not offering a bottle list, as I would've loved to see just how extensive their list can be. The service was good and the draft prices were fair, about on par for the scene in the city, but this won't be a place I'll go out of my way for. I'll stop in for a draft the next time I happen to be around.
(3)Nina J.
I faithfully go to Capones Every Monday. Yes, Every Monday, for 2 reasons: Beer and Wings. The perfect combonation. Sounds like something you could get from anywhere, right? Oh No and here is why. Beer -- they have the biggest and best selection of craft beer in the area. Hands down. The beer list goes on and on. I got lost the first couple of times going there. World class and some of them are extremely hard to find. Wings - bee-sting wings are only avaliable on Mondays. They have the perfect balance of spiciness and sweetness. The discription is "combination of Hot Wings with Honey and then cooked under the broiler to carmelize". Very addictive. One more note: If you're a beer lover, go visit the Bottle Shop and get on their email list. When you do, Matt Capone will peronally email you what's on tap and what's in their beer store. He will even include the date when they're bottled. This is a place worth traveling to, and if you're in the area, it's a Must Go.
(5)Mike A.
If you love beer...go here. They are craft beer heaven! Probably 30+ beers on tap that rotate on a weekly basis or so. I've been here 10 times since it is around the corner from me. As for food I only get their chicken tenders which are awesome. I don't expect much from their food...just from their beer selection. After your meal go to the bottle shop in the back.
(5)TJ G.
Have eaten lunch here dozens of times and a couple late night stops for chile (best in town!). Good food, friendly service, place is always clean. Love the triple decker turkey club with chips for lunch and ribeye sandwich with fries.
(4)Ron G.
The relatively large number of reviews for a suburban restaurant and you have an idea of what its about. Amazing beer selection both in the bar/restaurant, and in the back shop. You can walk over to the shop, pick anything you want, and bring it with you to the restaurant. Reason enough to go here. The decor is...east norriton, go with it. The service is...east norriton, continue going with it. You need to come here and eat standard philly food and you'll be satisfied. I had a chicken parm sandwich and it was great. I knew what to expect, a soft amoroso roll, fried chicken, marinara and cheese. Although you could mess that up, it takes some effort. It tasted great with my delicious beer. Ordering chicken marsala here is like expecting a new TBS comedy to be funny. Come, start with a wooder, get some amazing new beer, have fried meat between soft bread with fries, and leave happy.
(3)Tom B.
Great beers; good food, nothing else like it outside of center city! Try the Boris the Crusher
(5)Seth M.
This is my "Cheers". The birth place of my affection for craft beer, and is what started me on my path towards my eventual career in craft brewing. Service is top notch. The good is fantastic and priced well. The beer list is amazing, and rotates regularly. The pinnacle craft beer location in Montgomery county. Matt and Angel make us feel like part of the family, as well as the rest of the staff. This is THE place to go for lunch/dinner/happy hour in Norristown.
(5)Michael M.
Excellent excellent place to get all kinda of craft beers as well as domestic classics! And it is not snobby at all! They'll even offer tastings! Unbelievably great bee sting wings! My wife loves thier crab cakes and veggie wrap! I love their roast beef sandwich mmmmm. It's gets pretty crowded for dinner and it's not a huge bar area but they do have seating in the rear.. I highly recommend this establishments. Also AMAZING mini takeout store in back with hundreds of different beers. I probably go here once a week. They also have good crab legs and mussels!
(5)Marjorie K.
This is my go to place whenever I am in town visiting family. Even when they are busy we never have to wait too long to be served. Service has alway been great. No complaints here. Everything we have ordered have been delicious from appetizers to main meal.
(5)Ken M.
After recently moving into the East Norriton area, we decided to checkout Capone's. What a nice surprise. The wait staff and bartenders are friendly and the food is great. They also have a great selection of craft beers on tap. Best of all.. they have the best hot wings around !!
(5)Allison B.
I have been to Capone's countless times -- I mostly go there for the awesome beer selection. Not only do they have an array of craft beers on draft, but they also have an impressive bottle shop around the back of the building. The good thing about their beer is that it moves and taps are properly cared for, so when you have a beer on draft, you know you're getting a fresh beer from a clean tap. The bartenders are also super friendly and I've always found them to be very attentive as well. As far as the food, I've also been consistently pleased with that. I've had the honey chicken wings (which only seem to be available on Monday nights) and they are excellent. I actually find the regular chicken wing sauce to be too salty, so I don't usually get the wings unless I'm there for the Monday special sauce. Their entrees tend to be big. They don't use lunch meats there, rather they cook meat and cut the roast beef, turkey, etc. fresh for your sandwich. It definitely makes it tastier. Aside from their sandwiches, I once had a ravioli special. The dish had homemade ravioli and they were to die for served over a bed of broccoli rabe. Anyway, between the stellar beer selection, good service, and decent food, I'm happy to head to Capone's on a regular basis. Great place to check out if you're in the Blue Bell/East Norriton area.
(4)Dan B.
Check out their bottle shop around the side, easily the best beer selection around.
(5)eric d.
Living an hour away from Capone's doesn't stop me from going there on a regular basis. It's well worth the drive, and is by far the best beer bar I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot of them). I could go on and on about why this place is so great, but here are a few highlights: Their commitment to craft beer is unparalleled. The 30+ draft selection is always top notch, and the bottle shop is chock-full of rare gems, including items like the Troegs "scratch" beers, which are normally only available at their brewery. Their food is the way food should be - simple, fairly priced and delicious. All you can eat Alaskan snow crab legs for $22.95, paired with a couple Hill Farmstead citra IPAs? Yes, please. A gigantic bowl of delicious, garlicy mussels, with red or white sauce for $4.95, with an Ale Smith wee heavy to wash them down? Sign me up. Another favorite of mine is the chicken caesar salad - crisp, cold lettuce, perfectly crunchy croutons, with huge, plump pieces of chicken... for only $8.95. Lastly are the people, and by that I mean the employees AND the customers. The bartenders are always friendly, attentive and recognize their regulars. The clientele always feels like a great mix of beer geeks such as myself, and locals who come there just because they love their neighborhood pub. I often find myself in conversations with my fellow bar mates and leave feeling like I've made new friends. Capone's cannot be improved. It is a gem.
(5)Christopher D.
Capone's is a little gem tucked in between a florist and a 7-11 on Germantown Pike. Remember appearances are deceiving. It looks like a little tappy that time forgot (though they just redid the facade of the restaurant... ). The place is family owned, and you will get to meet them from the father, two sons, sister in law who all work there. The waitresses have worked there for years, All of the service is top notch, because as the owner told me.. " you treat customers right because they put food on your table." The food is standard pub food, with good burgers, roasted pork sandwiches, soups (love the italian wedding soup) and daily specials. But what puts Capones over the top is their incredible beer selection on tap (about 30 taps) and a beer store attached to it with about 500 different beers. This is the place where you will find the likes of Russian River Pliny the Younger. They will have themed beer specials.. one time last year they had almost 20 different Saisons on tap. For a beer lover, this place is as close to heaven as you can get. Just do not forget your growler!
(5)Philip A.
This place has a diner feel. The food is typical bar food. The real draw is the beer selection that can get impressive at times. Never had a bad or old beer there... Always keeping an eye on their list. Bottle shop in back, some nice stuff at times, but a bit pricey if compared to other states. Pennsylvania always seems to be high with beer prices though.
(4)Ejaazi Z.
Very good service and the food was very good also. Place was very clean, had good atmosphere, and they were very accomodating.
(4)Richard M.
The beer selection is great at the bar and also at the take out store in the back. The food is also very nice. Also when the Philadelphia beer week is going on this is the one stop place to try all the beers being promoted.
(5)Jim M.
Since moving to the area several years ago, I frequent Capones on a regular basis. The food is consistently good and the prices are right. I am not a big beer person, however others that I know always say that their beer selection is great. A place that you must try.
(4)Dave H.
Fantastic beer bar and restaurant. For the beer connoisseur, there is a creative mix of beers available on tap and by the bottle. I had a Fruli Strawberry (9 oz.), a Belgian white beer blended with pure fruit juice ($4.10). Friendly Irene let me sample a shot-sized glass of it first. I'm no beer drinker, but I thoroughly enjoyed it; it was appropriately light for lunch. We were told Capone's was reviewed recently and praised for their hamburgers, so we went for it. Our burgers came out medium rare, nice and moist. The patty wasn't the best I've tasted, but it was far from the worst, more than serviceable. Who doesn't like a moist burger, anyway? Besides vegetarians. If you go, drive slowly into their lot (your bumper will thank you) and bring friends! They have a decent-sized dining room and front bar with plenty of seating.
(4)Jim M.
My in-laws have been going to Capones for over 40 years....but no more after the treatment they received the last time they were there. On there last visit they took out their son and his wife who all ordered meals, drinks and deserts for a bill totaling over $200. The food was great, as usual. So what was wrong? Their son ordered all you can eat crabs and had a second order. While he was eating his second plate his wife reached over and took a bite of crab. Shortly after, the waitress came over to reprimand them and warned that they'd have to charge them for two meals. Really? All four people ordered full priced entrees and his wife simply took a bite! Had they been splitting the plate and doing more than a taste we'd understand. The waitress ruined what was otherwise and enjoyable evening and a profitable one for Capones. Well, you just lost a loyal customer due to this. What's worse is that the people in the restaurant knew who they were and still treated them this way.
(1)dave g.
Stopped in here today for the first time for lunch. The beer selection is pretty incredible. Beer prices are very reasonable too. Had some wings and chicken fingers for lunch, split between a few of us. Both were great, but the wings were just about perfect - a little bit of kick, good size, nice and crispy on the outside. Can't wait to go back and try more food....
(5)Daren Y.
Made this a deliberate stop while visiting some friends in Philly. Glad I made it a priority on the itinerary. A nice little standalone building off a little busy street. The bar is fairly lengthy, I estimate 30-40 feet, plus curves around on either side for more seating. Seating also available at tables around the restaurant. A publike feel with dark wood as part of the decor. A number of flatscreens were on showing multiple sports stations. I don't really care for television at all, let alone at a bar, but I'm in the minority on this. No big deal, since the tap list is more captivating anyway. At least 16 different beers on tap, all craft. I had a cask conditioned IPA from Millennium(sp?), but couldn't find it listed on BA, and a Rodenbach Grand Cru. They charge $1 or $2 for premium samples. Other samples are free. The bartenders are wonderful, courteous, and attentive. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak (of course) and it was delicious. Went very well with the IPA. It came with fries, which was just a tiny bit salty, but I'm used to pretty bland/unsalted food so I might be a bit biased. The menu has a decent selection of food but the bottleshop is where it's at! Mostly all special releases, one off's, or rarities. The prices aren't bad compared a lot of other places either. Ample Founders, Bell's, Cantillon, Drie Fonteinen, Fantome, etc... I saw a Big Black Voodoo Daddy, KBS, Nemesis, St. Lamnivus, etc... This place is amazing. Pricewise, the food is the typical pub pricing, but the bottleshop is definitely on the pricier side, like what you expect in specialty stores. I must also give thanks to the owner, Matt, with whom I spoke to personally and is extremely knowledgeable on everything beer. I was treated like a regular with much hospitality there. This is a place that I will most definitely come back to in the future. Review is for 4.5 stars
(5)Todd U.
Outstanding selection! The only negative that I can find is the price.
(4)Brian F.
In town on business, stopped by for dinner on my first night in town based on some of the online reviews I had seen. Great draft beer list with some old favorites and some great craft beers. The menu is not huge, but there is something for everyone and nice daily specials. The French onion soup was great, the side salad I had was fresh and tasty, and the cheese steak was heaven on a bun! I enjoyed my meal so much I came back 2 nights later and had a nice rock shrimp appetizer and a very spicy order of buffalo wings. I like my wings a little on the well-done side and these were perfect with just the right amount of sauce. Some people have mentioned that the service is not the best -- but I found the service to be efficient and above-average. I don't expect my bartender to treat me like a long-lost friend, especially when I've never been in the place before! I would definitely recommend Capone's for anyone looking for great food and good drinks!
(5)Dan H.
Bottom line--great for a beer bar, bad for a restaurant. I've been to Capone's on four occasions in the past 18 months. There is craft beer and there is good craft beer. Capone's knows the difference and always has an impressive selection of good craft beer. The Founder's event last year was great and featured hard-to-find varieties. They send out periodic draft lists if you sign up for their emails. Their bottle shop is well-stocked and moderately priced. I'll continue to visit the bar and bottle shop whenever I'm in the neighborhood. If I could rate the bar and restaurant separately, I'd give the bar 4.5 stars. I would give the restaurant 1.5 stars. I went to Capone's for dinner for the first and last time recently. Remember, it is called Capone's *Restaurant* so I expected more than bar quality food and service. We had 6 in our party, and the hostess acted like there were 20 of us, reprimanded us for not calling ahead, and said she couldn't promise anything (which is good, cause they didn't deliver much). In that situation, a customer should be told that it might be a little while, but they'll be glad to seat you. We waited a long time for a table, which is fine since it was busy, but after being seated we waited about 20 minutes before the waiter came to take appetizer orders and then about another 20 minutes for the appetizers themselves. The service continued to be very slow through dinner. The food was priced like it was a decent restaurant but was neighborhood bar quality and portions were not generous. Overall, a really disappointing experience. Remember, go there for the beer. Bar service and selection is quite good. Don't take a group of more than 4 here for dinner. I'd steer clear of dinner altogether.
(3)Callan W.
I knew this place had a good beer menu, but I was in for a treat when they handed me a double sided menu full of brews I never heard of. I opted for an Organic Winter Ale from Maine and was very pleased. The special for the night was mussels and I had to partake. They were perfect, especially with the beer. We got the red, and it was so garlicky and good! For dinner, I got a crab cake sandwich and the boy got the open face Reuben with corned beef. The crab cake was a bit burned, but still good. The Reuben looked good so I had to sneak a taste (for reviewing purposes of course) and it was everything you would want from a Reuben. Service was good. You can tell this is a place where you could quickly become a regular since everyone was so friendly. I liked the mix matchy walls inside and the lighting...very comfortable. I am sure I will be back again.
(4)Chris M.
Capone's is amazing. If you didn't know, you would never guess that this unassuming structure on Germantown Pike housed an insane array of beers on tap and perhaps THE best bottle shop in the entire area. That's right, if you go around to the back of the restaurant there is an entire bottle shop with every beer you can imagine available for take out. And, lest you think it reasonable to wonder if it can surpass the Foodery, I say shame on you for comparing that overpriced bodega to this shining beacon of hope for all beer drinkers. To you who would dare construct such a comparison, I offer you this anecdote. I was in search of Southern Tier's Krampus for a friend of mine. I paid $16 (!) for a 22oz bottle of it at the Foodery, and later came to find out that Capone's had it for $8! Woe that I did not come here in the first place. I've also eaten here a couple of times, and I enjoyed the food. But while you may want a bite to sop up the luscious beer that you consume by the jug here, 'tis the beer that is the star of the show. Do yourself a favor and make the 7 days and 7 nights journey up Germantown to get here--you won't regret it.
(5)Khanh V.
I came here for happy hours with friends. The place was packed and we sat at our reserved tables. Service was good, but slow and probably due to the crowd perhaps. .25 hot wings didn't impress me much. I guess i have to try their other flavors too. I order calamari, which was part of the seafood specials for happy hours. I don't see what's so special about it. The price wise was about the same as other places, the calamari tastes just ok and the sauce wasn't good. The tomato sauce didn't taste fresh as I wanted. As for the beer and stuff, I don't really drink so I can't say much about it. Overall, it is an okay place for the area. I don't mind coming back to try other foods.
(3)Lindsay H.
Impromptu Mother's Day dinner, didn't wait at all and was pleasantly surprised how amazing the food was, from the appetizer to dessert, I will definitely be back. Also, MaryAnne is the best waitress!
(5)Capella I.
Capone's is the spot to grab a nice craft beer, sit down watch the game, and enjoy some slightly above-par pub fare. The bottle shop carries a decent selection of whatever float your boat; Matt Capone makes a large effort of making sure the tap-list and bottle shop inventory has a little something for everyone. Prices aren't too shabby either. He really cares about his beer! The food is standard pub fare, however compared to other pubs I'm glad to go to Capone's to not only enjoy what's on tap but what's on the menu; YOU GOTTA GET THE POTATO SKINS. They're not from the freezer, to say the least! Service is great, homey. Everyone knows everyone. They really care about the customers; a couple couldn't find the keys to their car but happened to have a spare at home which was about 2 blocks away. A waitress offered to drive them home to grab the spare key. WHERE does that EVER happen?! Let's say, not many places. Sit down, grab a beer & support your local business! Cheers!
(5)Jeffrey W.
Amazing beer selection, the bar looks like from 1990 and the bartenders aren't very attentive. not much parking, but food is slightly above average except for crab leg night which is a good deal. No scene at all, just a local pub / restaurant and locals hanging out who dont want to meet you out of towners.
(2)Cliff J.
Do you really need to sit on my lap? Capones is a Norristown staple. They've been here for a long time and they know the local crowd. On the night I was here, it was very busty, and that was a good sign. We first sat at the bar and had some apps and drinks. The service was good, but the beer prices were ridiculous. If you get out of Norristown and head to Limerick, check out Craft Ale House. Much better pricing and far better food. But I digress. After thirty minutes at the bar, we were seated. Ugh. If you're claustrophobic, this is not te place for you. It isn't that small, but there are several dining areas, all stuffed to capacity with tables, and people too. Again, this seems to be a popular spot. I have yet to figure out why. As for cleanliness, wel;l, looks like the old Norristown standard... which for those of you who don't know, means not very clean. So Capone's you'd think Italian... logical. Then why did I see sushi just go by... They make several classic mistakes here. The menu is way too big. And it tries to be everything to everyone. Capone's = Italian = Stick to what you know. And even then, the food is "meh". I ordered the chicken parm. It was way over fired and dry. The pasta was over-cooked, but the sauce was okay. My guest asked if his bread could be warmed, the waitress said that's the way it comes (cold). Really? You throw the friggin' bread in the oven for 3 minutes? Really? My guest had the chicken sandwich, which he did not finish. It seems that everything is fried in the same oil. My chicken had a slight overtone of jalapeño poppers. Yet the service, overall was good. And there folks here, guests and staff, were friendly. So maybe that's it. Friendly folks in a cramped restaurant... sounds like a house party. This isn't the worst Italian I've ever had, it is passable, but thats it. I won't be back, only because there are so many better choices.
(2)Brandon L.
Great beer list. The beers they have on tap is amazing and their food, so far is great too. I get their crabcake sandwich and it's the best I've ever had. The only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars is because when you sit in the back resaurant part it can be quite noisy because they seat too many people for such a small area. Other than that Capones is a great place for food and drink.
(4)Murphy W.
Based on reviews, knew not to order food. This place had a strange vibe.... I know they are known for their killer beer selection bit it still didn't feel like a bar... More like a diner... Stopped on on the first day of March Madness, only one problem, my computer monitor is bigger than all of their tv's.... Really??? Not one big screen! Beer selection was good but I just can't see hanging out here being a good TIME...
(2)Genevieve L.
Come here all the time, usually good. Maybe new chef but very disappointed tonight. How do you get every single order at the table wrong??? Then "correct" the order and it comes out cold.."...
(2)Angie M.
Capone's is a great little establishment in W Norriton that caters to the foodie as well as the avid beer drinker. Matt Capone, who runs the back beer store, knows his stuff when it comes to stocking the place with high quality, sharp and sassy beers. I say great little establishment -- it's a tiny place and usually on Thurs - Sat's, it's hopping with a 25-30 min wait for tables. But it's so very worth it. The food is phenomenal, super selection and a great staff to accomodate every need. They'll let you try some samples before selecting a beer, there is a lot of variety and they can also pull bottles from the store. My only wish is that the restaurant and bar area were bigger, but they do just fine for what they've got now. So if it's broke, don't fix it. =)
(4)Brian H.
I got what I expected, based on the reviews here and word of mouth. A great beer selection, however the bartenders know minimal about what they are serving, but they are more than happy to give you as many tastes as you wish so you can chose one that fits. The service I found very good, if they knew anything at all about the beers on tap, it would have been excellent. I found that the patrons at the bar were very knowledgeable about the beers and thus I got some good suggestions. The food is average, somewhat edible, but nothing to write home about. The chili was average, the soup of the day disappointing, the salads, well, they were salads of average taste and creativity. The sandwiches were sandwiches, and that's about it. I will go back, but because of the beers, nothing else.
(3)John J.
One of the best craft beer stores in the US and you will see this throughout the Beer Advocate website. They have everything and anything they don't have Matt will get for you. Food is good but its about the beer. One thing you need to do is check out the draft menu and ask about prices. I know a few friends that ordered beers to be floored when it was $8 a draft or more.
(4)John R.
I have never had their food but their bottle shop is superb. I honestly think they have the biggest selection outside the city. I went there looking for a certain beer. They didn't have it in stock (sold out) but he found out they next shipment and put it aside for me. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgable about brew. Check it out. You may find what you are looking for.
(4)Edward P.
Such an unorganized place, we will never return. While the beer selection was above average for this area, the food was subpar and the service or lack thereof was unorganized to say the least. The communication between the restaurant/bar and the beer take out section was extremely poor. I would not recommend this place nor I will come back.
(1)Andy S.
Previous reviewers...thank you! Awesome beer selection as promised. (and not THAT bad $ wise) Tremendous wings.....far above average! I think they are now my #2. Caught the wings happy hour special; 10 wings for 2.50. Was a very good visit!
(4)Ren M.
This is my favorite place in Norristown. Hands down. A-Mazing. Any beer snob would go ape sh** for such a place. They only order 1/4 kegs, so what you pick out on their HUGE beer list might be gone by the time you order it, but it's really ok. Chances are you were already debating between 3 or 4 other beers. Not to mention the exotic beer store attached. Philly wishes there was a place like this in the city. But everyone talks about the beer. Yes. It's awesome. But for me, the goldmine I found in coming to this place was the wings. Ah, yes....chicken wings. Born and raised in Buffalo to the age of 14, wings have always been my kryptonite. Even through 4 years of vegetarianism, I'd have a bi-monthly relapse of chicken wing massacre. (though we can justify it since it's not like chickens even use those wings anyway....right?..) Since I left Buffalo, it's been a never ending quest to find the right wing. Most are too blubbery. They don't cook the skin long enough, and sometimes I have to cry a little when they try to put breading on them. A chicken wing is not a nugget! But Capone's....ah, what a brilliant day! When I first bit into that so so tasty wing, my heart fluttered. Perfect. And I didn't even have to ASK for it to be extra crispy. Just. Wonderful. I've tried most of their sauces, but the bee sting is what you want for the real Num Num factor. Hot sauce and honey sauce tossed, then grilled. (Cue Homer Simpson garbling noises) Even if you're not huge on wings, every bit of food I've had there has been pretty tasty. You're safely satisfied with any of their bar food, and never fear the specials. That's where whoever is cooking is making their art. Once, I had Lobster Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Yes. Exactly as delicious as that sounds. This is definitely the first place I'd recommend to anyone in the Norristown area, and it's exactly where I take my Philly friends when I can drag them out to this far, just to prove that visiting is totally worth it. p.s. Wing specials on Tuesday nights!! Buffalo-gal approved!
(5)Jose A.
Hands down, get the best selection of microbrews in the city, and six packs and bottles...foodery shmoodery, doesn't come close.... If they don't have it, I don't know who can, russian river, mikkeller, cigar city, founders, hop'n frog, and anything else your microbrew heart desires. I had the founders Candian Breakfast stout here on tap...see what I mean, raise your hand if you've had that? THE BEST!!!
(5)Dan L.
Great place for a beer and a sandwich... I have eaten at Capone's numerous times - but a rundown of some of the best food is the Roast Pork, Roast Beef, and whatever special pasta they have that day. The ladies in the bar area will treat you like family and you will have a great bite to eat while enjoying a brew and watching a game. I have only eaten in the resteraunt area once for AYCE Crab Legs (my little brother wanted it for a birthday dinner) - but again - family place, not fine dining, but you will leave satisfied.
(4)K F.
Casual atmosphere with good eats, good specials, good people. Pricing is typical, and it can get crowded, but service is friendly. Lots of TVs for the sports fans. Parking is free, but usually full. Never had a bad meal there.
(4)Katie M.
When I am at Capone's, I feel like the world is my oyster and I am the pearl.
(4)Sara M.
Wish I had the same experience as the rest of the folks here, but the only reason I would ever return to Capone's would be because of their awesome beer menu. The Good: 2-sided beer list, complete with excellent descriptions and a really nice selection. I had the 21st Amendment and my hubby had the Fruli Strawberry. We were both extremely pleased. Prices were very reasonable, as well. The Bad: Men throughout the more formal dining room had baseball hats on. I'm from the South and have been raised that it is extremely rude to wear a hat indoors, let alone at dinner. But this is Norristown so I am not sure why I was so surprised. The Ugly: Our waitress was awful- horribly unattentive and I had to quickly request something if she were to come to the table before she would walk away again. Dropped off our plates and ran away without ever asking if there was anything we needed, couldn't vouch for the specials, not a good server IMO. No ketchup with our fries. No water. Oh yeah, and can somebody clear our dirty appetizer & salad plates??!! They sat there halfway through our entree. I ordered the strip steak - probably should have gone with something a little more casual like a sandwich seeing as the menu was very casual overall. I ordered it medium-rare but it came out so rare I think I saw it still moving. I am deathly afraid of sending my food back, I worked at a restaurant once... I know what they do to your food if you send it back... but it was SO uncooked I had no choice. My husband the crabcake. He remarked that it had nice, large chunks of crab meat in it but otherwise was underwhelming. My advice- go for the beer. Skip the food.
(3)Kevin M.
Micro-brew's and a lot on tap.online menu doesn't how the half of it. I stopped in on a Saturday night. Only one table left and a Prime rib special. Service was excellent and so was the food.
(5)Jane V.
So we were driving up and down 202 and Germantown Pike looking for a new place to check out and Capone's stood out as unique so we decided to check it out. I admit, I was a little confused by the "No tank top, no cut-off shirt, no muscle shirt" sign on the outside, but decided to give it a try. Atmosphere: (B+) Wasn't sure what to expect stopping in here, but it was a pleasant surprise. Gigantic bar in the center with surrounding tables, felt like maybe a slightly more upscale diner, and plenty of TVs to catch some sports while you dine. Food: (A) I got the chicken parm and my date got the buttered steak medallions... mine was a larger portion, but both were excellent - especially the creamy mashed potatoes that came with the steak... yum! We also shared the Strawberry and Watermelon beers - I whole heartedly enjoyed the Fruli Strawberry, reminded me of a Framboise, but cheaper, 3.50 for a 9oz. Service: (B+) Waitress was very attentive and even the food servers seemed friendly - no complaints here. Overall: (A-) Great food, good service, nice place to dine locally! Will have to check out their burgers...
(4)Mike S.
BEST kept secret. Craft beer, accommodating staff, excellent food. Its clean too. Specials almost every night. Love this place. I've been going for years. There's a guy (Anthony i think) who wil literally help you select the perfect beer. No attitude, no eye rolling when you ask for recommendations, the guy just loved talking about beer He knew his stuff too. I am serious about the french onion soup, its the best I've ever had. The beer take out is small, but diverse and unique. Good prices. My favorite place for a saturday afternoon lunch into evening meet up spot. Laid back, comfortable, i love it.
(5)Lokman G.
Great place to hang out with wide selection of beer! They have plenty of TV's for ball game, however, wish they were bigger ones LOL Capones is definitely a hidden gem! We almost missed it even guiding by the google map (somehow google map lead us to the wrong street!) The staff there were very friendly! We usually drink some big brand domestic beer, and we wanted to try out something new. They were very nice and introduced us to different ones. We ordered a couple appetizers. We love the roll of prosciutto with pepper and cheese, which i can't remember the names LOL The mussel in white sauce was great! We made it a dinner portion and it's a huge portion for the price!!! Will recommend to friends visiting that area!
(4)Tina C.
Love Capones! Great family friendly place! All the servers and bartenders are so sweet and really dedicated to what they do! They have a great deal on Tuesday nights $20 all you can eat crab legs! My god these crabs are delicious!!!! They are to die for. They also have a wonderful beer room and bee-sting wings! SO good! Highly reccomend Capone's for quality food, service, and fun!
(4)Michael D.
While it wasn't what I had expected, based off of other reviews, Capone's is a pleasant enough little bar/restaurant. They do have an awesome selection of beers. Unfortunately, they also had a beer sales rep that night who was a bit on the pushy side. Luckily, after giving in and trying one of his brewery's beers just so he wouldn't harass us if he stopped by again, the beers he was peddling were actually pretty good. The food is decent, but nothing jumped out as spectacular or unique. Their brown gravy fries are good, even if the gravy itself has a cloying familiarity that eats at you as you devour them. The beer shop in the back does indeed have a good selection. Unfortunately, it seems to be a bit on the expensive side and it is also cash-only. But the options are extensive and there were quite a few good finds I saw on their shelves. While it might not be worth going out of your way for, it's not a bad option if you're looking for decent selection of beers and food that is somewhat secondary to the whole affair.
(3)Peter B.
We'll the restaurant is called Capone's because in the olden days it use to be a brothel, and this is where Al Capone contracted syphilis. Capone's is very popular and on a Friday night it might be difficult to find a seat in the main bar area. Like Al Capone this restaurant peddles booze. Capone's has its own beer store which I've yet to visit. The beer menu is vast and the selection rotates frequently. This for me, is a bigger draw than the food. The food is good, but I haven't really ventured into some of the higher end dishes. I noticed a lot of their food items come in sandwich-form like crab cake sandwich, chicken sandwich, and sandwhich sandwhich. With its decent prices and extensive beer menu Capone's is a gangster's paradise.
(4)Dave B.
After reading about Capone's on Yelp, I decided to give it a try on Friday. Got there about 6:30. Got the last parking spot so I knew it was going to be busy, which it wasn. Very busy. Had to stand and wait for awhile until some nice people at the bar moved over to let us sit down and that's when I saw the beer list.as I read the beer list I then asked for what they had on tap. She said your looking at it. Wow! She said, we have over 300 more bottles in the back. I heard things like 30 beers on tap and this bar is in the top 5 in the country. Not sure that's true but What was on Tap was good enough for me. I started out with a glass of Founder's Harvest Ale. Yum! We also ordered some potato skins at the bar. My girlfriend is gluten intolerant so we have to be careful wherever we go. We finally got our seats and had a very good meal. I thought the Chicken Marsala was satisfying and had just the right amount of sweetness. The Red skinned mash potatoes were creamy and the veggy of the night was done just right. My girlfriend really enjoyed her tuna. There were plenty of choices on the menu for those who don't do gluten. Nice portions and delicious. I finished things off with a Rogue Double Chocolate Stout. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was pretty good. Not great, but it worked. The people around me were very nice. I didn't see any obnoxiousness going on. We really had a lot of fun. The price was right also. I will definitely be back!
(5)Miguel G.
Even though this place is more of a restaurant than bar, it is still the greatest beer bar in the suburbs of Philadelphia, followed ever so closely by Teresa's Next Door. This place has a beer store around the back, which would destroy the entire middle part of montgomery county because of the sheer breadth and awesomeness of unbelievable brews it stores, but since it's Capone's it just shrugs it off like its nuthin. Woohoo! This place is truly as good as it gets!
(5)Colleen M.
This place is a hidden treasure in Norristown. If you like to try new beers, you have to try this place. They have a rotating selection of all different kinds of beer. Some are weird (like that Watermelon Ale, or the Creme Brulee) but some are super tasty (they have La Chouffe!) We were there last night and I found a new beer I like. I recommend getting a sampler, where you can try 4 beers at once. The food is meh, but who's there for the food anyway? They have good fries and onion rings, but not much lighter fare.
(5)Andy S.
My God, its full of win. Yet another installment in the "lets visit a place Andy has lived near and driven past a thousand times over three decades yet never entered" series, I found myself at Capone's a few times over the last month or so... I am furious at myself for wasting so much time/money/calories at far lesser bars just a stones throw away, as none of them have even a fraction of the awesome beer selection present at Capone's. DOGFISH HEAD 120 MINUTE IPA ON TAP. Lets see, shall I have the liquid gold, the virgin unicorn tears, or the 120 Minute IPA? The IPA, please. Obviously not something they will always have but they have it now...and unlike other places I've found it they don't have some douchey "2 glasses only" limit. But yes, many beers, and quality beers at that. On tap, or to go. You see, Capone's also has a take-out room in the back, which is just glorious. Delirium Tremens? Sold! Even though the take-out portion will be "closed" early, the friendly bartenders will go back with you, turn on the lights, and let you pick out whatever you want. You can enter this little slice of heaven directly from the left side of the building, if you so desire. I haven't had much of the food...seasoned fries were solid, as were the wings. Actually the wings were more than solid. They are more of the crispy, dry variety, not the super-saucy, endless-napkiny kind. I likes. Nothing on the menu really grabbed me, but I'll probably have a meal there at some point. There is a separate dining room for the full meal experience...its not strictly a bar. Service is very good, very old school. Go in and you'll see what I mean. Time stands still, in a way...a good way, as time stopped at Awesome O'Clock. They also have a jukebox...no, not vinyl, alas, but it is at least not one of those ripoff internet jukeboxes (more like jerk-boxes). Plenty of classic rock to be had which means I am happy. Capone's is the king of Blue Bell (and surrounding) bars. I would have to drive quite a distance to find something better, but even then it would be different-better, not better-better. Salud.
(5)Tanya K.
If I could give two separate ratings, one for food and one for adult beverages, I would. Food is ALWAYS hit or miss... reason for my 2 stars. Went recently for "All You Can Eat Crab Legs" and every batch that was brought to the table was different. One super salty, one sweet-ish, another salty. At $24, I really want every batch to be consistent and delicious. French onion soup should get 4 stars alone. Wings are very meaty but not the best wings I've had. I think soup, hoagies, sandwiches, burgers, are the better choices here. Craft beer choices are always incredible... my main reason for going.
(2)Damien V.
Best bottle and draft beer selection in that area. The restaurant portion of Capone's has everything from your standard pub fare to nightly specials on the more upscale end. Staff is very friendly and Matt Capone is always accommodating. They publish a draft/bottle shop beer list and things can be reserved via email. This is one of my favorite places in the area.
(4)James P.
Its all about the beer baby! Not to take anything away from their food, I just haven't had any of it except for their wings (see further down). Lots of bars have caught on to the craft beer movement over the past few years and so its now more common to be able to find one or maybe two great beers to enjoy wherever you go. At Capone's, however, extreme caution is a must! You can easily find yourself facing more than a handful of options that aren't merely "Oh I might try that" brews, but "OMG I can't believe they have that on tap... must... have!" You simply cannot try a 10-12 oz serving of every top notch beer they have on draft on any given day and walk out under your own power. This is why they offer (and why I love) flights. If you don't know, a "flight" is a series of (typically) 4 ounce servings. Just as an example, my flight on my most recent visit was: Firestone Walker Double Jack (DIPA), Wyerbacher Harvest Ale, Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Wild, and North Coast Old Rasputin on nitro. If I didn't have somewhere to be, I could have stuck around and tried another entirely different flight. As a nice convenience, the bar tenders place small stickers in front of each glass so you know what you are drinking. In terms of food, as mentioned earlier, I've only had their wings. They are 25 cents apiece each and every day from 4 - 6 PM. Their size is what you might expect for the price, but they are cooked perfectly and so its a great deal. The menu did seem to have some solid offerings, and if I get around to eating anything else there I will update this review. If you're looking for something unique to take home with you, there is an amazing bottle shop around back with everything from cider to gueuze. You may experience some sticker shock there, but please save your complaints for the neanderthals in the PA legislature and PLCB, who ignorantly insist on maintaining draconian laws that are little more than the persistent dregs of prohibition.
(4)Sean S.
Checked out Capone's last Saturday afternoon to take advantage of the Allagash beer week event they hosted and realized that Norristown actually has something worthwhile! Aside from the amazing beer on tap, their wings scored well above par, and I eats me some wings (25¢ per wing special). A multitude of small flat-screen TVs lined the upper portion of the bar for optimum sports viewing; the manager said they haven't had sports packages in the past but air the local games and were considering the football package in the future. Service can be a little slow but it was an abnormally busy Saturday afternoon; very friendly and the manager was very knowledgeable when it came to the beer on tap and what they offered in the bottle shop. Ah, the bottle shop; not quite the selection of the Foodery but so much lighter on the wallet. Still offers quite a few Belgians and American craft brews; even got a six-pack of the Anchor Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from 2006! Capone's will be our only reason for returning to Norristown but we'll definitely be back soon, even if just for the bottle shop.
(5)Amy H.
Awesome food and beer menu. Service was a tad on the slow side but I did go on a Friday evening. I had the chicken sandwich, and a pint of some Oktoberfest brew I can't remember the name of but this place is already well known for its amazing draft menu so it doesn't matter - anything would be awesome. We picked up a couple 6 packs of micros from their store in the back on our way out.
(4)Kyle E.
Five stars for the craft beer selection. Two pages filled with craft beers on tap. Didn't find one with less than a 95 rating.
(5)Lisa Q.
Within modest, rather generic parameters Capone's develops into something truly rich and indispensable the minute you pick up the beer list. Ambiance ain't nothing special, the music unfortunate; food, salty-sorta-serviceable, crowd: usually worthless*, but all this fails to matter the minute you see the likes of Dieu Du Ciel's Aphrodisiaque listed on the two-page tap list, as I did this past Saturday at a happy hour visit. After slipping softly past the fluffy head and getting at the dark heart of the velvety black brew I was left feeling dizzy with lush euphoria, goodwill streaming silently towards Capone's intuitive and knowledgeable beer curator Matt. There is *always* an exceptional selection on tap here, with prices hovering in the 5-8 dollar range. The teensy bottle shop behind the restaurant also has an exceptional selection, but is notably pricier than other beer retailers. It's still worth a look-see, believe me, but you may want to sniff around Wegman's or Total Wine in DE for things that aren't *too* difficult to procure in the area. The bottle shop wins out big time though when they stock rarities that aren't really gonna be found elsewhere. Oh, a note on service: The waitresses, especially those sporting platinum blond pooftie-'dos, are super nice and sashay around throwing out 'hon's and 'dear's in a way that makes you smile warmly and want to hug them for it. Waiters, eh. I'm indifferent to some, others are just plain duds. One visit saw a beer delivered to me in a tulip glass which had been actively overflowing since it left the bar...i had been watching it with silent, narrowing eyes...and it made a mess of the table. When you're dealing with liquid gold, this isn't really acceptable, gent. Through and through though, this is a five star establishment for beer geeks. Whether you come for one of their excellent beer events or just to get happily snookered in a pint of deliciousness, you will have an enlightening experience. *Whenever I'm here, it seems like the majority of people are 40+/swilling Budweiser/mouthing the words to 'American Pie'/loudly complaining to their husbands who meekly offer Southern Tier Creme Brulee as a recommendation, 'I don' wan'be drinkin' no custurd DEEzert right now!' Hence my 'worthless crowd' comment. (Disclaimer: this is not the case during beer events. Its mobbed with likeminded beernerds who have no problem guzzling custard DEEzert beers)
(5)Doug B.
Can't beat Bee-Stings on Monday, their burgers, and their fantastic selection of beers. It's also a great day when their fried pickles end up on the menu. Atmosphere is kind of older and out dated, but that adds to the charm and is part of the reason we keep going back.
(5)Spencer L.
The food could be horrible and this place would get 5 stars. As amazing a beer selection as you will find in the bottle shop and the restaurant always has interesting beers on tap. The food isn't special, but it isn't bad. All said - go and spend some time in the bottle shop (bring cash - but not a lot, the prices are really good).
(5)Alan R.
The rating is for the store in the back. By far the best selection in the area. The restaurant has some great beers on tap but the food is pretty standard.
(5)Shawn W.
I like it!! Probably the only reason to be in Norristown! As you can gather it is a beer bar and the beer is delicious if you like craft beer. A great selection that rotates frequently. The only thing holding me back from a four star rating is the prices of some off the better beers. I mean 8-10 for 9oz glass but the happy hour is pretty good for domestic beers and 25 cent wings which i did not consume. I did have a turkey sandwich and that was tasty.The service was excellent. The bartender was very friendly and quickly served me free popcorn and allowed me to sample any and all beers that i was curious about. She was also very quick to add me to the list where they send a weekly e-mail about the beer rotation. I noticed a pleasant mix of older and younger regulars that seemed to all know each other but they were very friendly and willing to include me in their drunken conversations! I will be back when i see a delicious and obscure beer in my gmail inbox!!
(4)Dave H.
Wednesdays are Double Dipped Wings....AWESOME! Prices aren't bad, bar area is very tiny, huge selection in the beer store. Double Dipped Wings!
(4)M S.
Atmosphere - Very casual and comfortable; Sign out front has a neon martini glass! it seems as though the waitresses have been there forever and even mother/daughter waitresses; many small TVs at bar Food/drink - Well-done "regular" pub food plus some dinners with an Italian theme; You won't get gourmet fare but mostly everything I've had has been very good esp. meatball sandwich; dinners come with soup or salad. Reasonably-priced. Amazing beer list. Service - Always has been good; They have decent descriptions of their many, many draft offerings on their beer list so I never feel the need to ask the waitress about them; my main gripe is that there is no draft beer prices on their draft beer menu. Other - Yes, it is possible to bike here from the city on the Schuylkill River Trail with only a little bit of biking on the street (a bit thru Norristown and on G'town Pike sidewalk). Make a day of it!
(5)Laura M.
Capone's is a GEM! My mom lives in nearby Conshohocken and kept telling me that she just HAD to take me and my boyfriend to this place. From the outside, I didn't expect to be too impressed--it looks like your run of the mill pub on a busy street. But inside...oh sweet baby jesus. It was a busy night, so while we waited for a table to open up we perused the beer selection in the adjacent beer store. It's about as big as my closet (just kidding...I WISH I had a closet that big) but it's crammed to the ceiling with just about every delicious beer that you could ever want from all parts of the country. I had to contain myself, and only came away with a 6 pack of Prohibition's Watermelon Beer and Breckenridge's Vanilla Porter (side note: both are extremely epic). (Additional side note: the beer store is cash only unless you're buying $20 worth of beer.) When it was finally our time to sit, we ordered more beer and lots of grub. I had the cheesesteak, because as a Philly-girl-turned-New-Yorker, I order cheesesteaks wherever I can, whenever I am in the Philly area on principle. It was delish...better than I expected. My boyfriend's ribeye sandwich stole the show...next time you go here, ORDER THIS. I will make it a point to visit Capone's every time I am in town visiting my mom, and not just for the beer: this place does it up right, in every sense of the word, and deserves to stay in business for a long time!
(5)Alexander Y.
This place is out of this world! Matt Capone knows his beer and always has the latest and greatest on tap. The French Onion soup and burgers are stellar! This is one of my favorite places to go and have great beer, food and service. Love all the servers! LOVE this place!
(5)Alicia R.
Gravy fries are to die for!!! Also a great place to get unique beer.
(4)Richard D.
Capone's is a restaurant/bar with a bottle shop in the back. The bar/restaurant area is straightforward - certainly no problems but hardly exceptional. However, the beer selection in the back is amazing. Lots of the harder to find stuff from Founders, Southampton, Three Floyds, etc. And a great selection of belgians too - it's the only place I've seen Saint Lamnivus for example. Hidden away are some Westys too (but too pricy for me at $27 each). This is a PA bottleshop, so the prices aren't super cheap. But they're quite a bit better than any of the ones I went to in Pittsburgh. In addition to awesome selection, Matt Capone really takes care of his customers. He's clearly a beer geek himself, and will make recommendations and is just generally super helpful. In addition, I was there the day before a special tapping of some Founders stuff. And I lamented that I was going to miss it because I was leaving town the next morning. He offered to tap one of them ahead of time so I wouldn't miss out completely.
(5)Lauren Elizabeth S.
As many people have pointed out, the beer selection is a very pleasant surprise! The food was great, too. It was a nice accident that my boyfriend & i ended up there one night.
(4)Ted E.
We work nearby but hadn't tried Capone's yet. On a whim we entered. It was lunch and we noticed a lively bar business. We sat down and were greeted by a very enthusiastic sever who informed us it was a special beer day. Lots of unusual beers on tap. We usually don't have beer at lunch but the beer menu was intriguing. The beer came in very nice wine tasting glasses. I ordered a rather fruity/citrusy beer which was very nice. The burgers were very good - and our server told us not to salt everything because the kitchen is heavy with the salt - very good tip. We will go back here for lunch. My only minor complaint was how long it took to get served. But we didn't mind too much - the beer was that good.
(4)Christine J.
I was on the fence about whether to start writing reviews for out of state restaurants. However, after visiting Capone's I decided that a review was due since it is very likely that I will be coming back here again and again. My boyfriend (the total beer snob) is friends with some of the people who work here and he was very excited to take me here. I got to say, the food and beer did not disappoint! For apps we ordered mussels two ways (one in a red sauce and the other in a white sauce); both were delicious. Next we ordered soups. I had the french onion, which was a little on the salty side, while the BF ordered the soup of the day which was some kind of chicken tortilla soup. I wish I could remember what it was called but all I can remember (due to the beers) was that it was very good. For dinner I ordered a grilled veggie salad and the BF ordered this chicken with risotto dish. Both dinners were excellent and there were tons of left overs for the next day. I wish I could be a thorough of a reviewer on the beers but my pallet is not refined enough to due them any justice. I liked most of what was ordered for me. All in all, I would recommend this place to anyone, not just the beer snobs.
(4)Philip L.
Capone's probably has the best beer selection in Montgomery County. A quick perusal (seems to updated most often on their Facebook page) shows some uncommon taps from Sierra Nevada, Bell's, Ithaca and Lagunitas. Prices are very reasonable as well as it's rare to see anything much over $5 and there's usually a bit of a theme unifying a bunch of them. Have twice had the food, the mussels special (Thursday nights) and the wings are good. Roast Beef was decent but not worth going out of the way for (the Trippel I was drinking probably had something to do with my overall impression of the accompanying food). The front bar has kind of a weird layout--the building is overall an old house style place with the bar in a large front room that likely started off as a sunporch. The bottleshop should be mentioned as well, though I couldn't believe all the folks buying mass produced american dreck with all the primo stuff around. For my local beer places, Capone's is closely behind TJ's in Paoli for third (Theresa's Next door still #1 overall). Coupla' updates...Saturday from 4-6 is 25 cent wings (minimum of 10) and they'll do growlers...reasonably priced too. Also doing samplers. Finally, they're closed Sunday through about April (Bottle Shop is open though).
(4)Jon K.
Food = C+ bar food taken down slightly by weird Twin Peaks-esque wait staff. Beer = A+++++ to the ninth power. A legit awe-inspiring selection of hopped libations, many on tap but it's the bottleshop around the side that really shines and is very worth going out of your way for. Good wings though, and hit up All You Can Eat Crab night as well.
(4)Greg F.
Great beer selection. The food is okay, but the beer choices are excellent.
(4)Mary b.
My hubby and I have eaten here for years. We've never eaten in the restaurant, only in the bar but it makes no difference. The food is surprisingly good. The regular menu is full of great snacks, sandwiches and entrees. There are always specials - very unique and interesting - which you never expect in a place like this; but the specials are awesome. The service in the bar is very good. Servers are very friendly. Lots of TVs and great place to watch Phillies, Flyers etc. The prices are GREAT. We can eat and drink very well for less than $50. I am not a microbrew beer drinker but again another surprise - they have a nice selection of microbrews. Capone's is one of those great neighborhood finds.
(4)Bill R.
If you like a great selection of beer, great wings, clams, and mussels than this place is for you. The wings are double fried which makes them the crispiest I have ever had. Great clams special on Wednesdays and the mussels are great too. Haven't tried any other menu items but I would go back for what I mentioned above. Reasonably priced as well. The beer store in the back is one of a kind as well. Last time I was there I heard something like 498 different kinds of beer between whats on tap and in bottles. Ridiculous!
(4)Joshua R.
I like beer. That's why I like Capone's so much. The food is alright, but really I'd never set foot in this bar unless the owner didn't have such great taste when it comes to picking his brews. You'll never visit twice and see the same kegs on tap...they're constantly rotating in new, obscure brews that would be hard to find anywhere else. And the prices are always reasonable. My advice is to get a flight or two so you can sample whatever interests you. Just don't get too attached, because it probably won't be there the next time you show up.
(5)O S.
Great service and great food at reasonable prices.
(5)Julie S.
Went to Capone's based on the reviews here on Yelp.com . We were very disappointed. With a name like Capone's you'd think their Italian food would shine, but we were wrong. I asked the server what the best thing on the menu was and she said the chicken and shrimp francaise. chicken francaise is one of my favorite dishes so I ordered it. The breading on the chicken and shrimp was way too much, it felt like I was eating a piece of fried chicken with bland lemon sauce. The friend I was with ordered the Chicken Alfredo pasta dish and it had a weird after taste--she was especially disappointed because she comes from a large Italian family and has high expectations. As for the appetizers we had they were the best part of the meal, however I wouldn't classify them as Italian food so perhaps if you go there stick to the bar type food (sandwiches and apps). The service was good and so was the beer list, however I will not be running back anytime soon.
(2)Tray F.
We found Capone's on Yelp when we were in the area recently visiting a relative in the hospital right down the street. The food was all great, our waitress Heather was super nice, very attentive and made us feel very welcome and the atmosphere was great. I wish we lived closer to this area so we could keep coming back each week. We had dinner there on a Saturday night with my husband first having the French Onion Soup which he shared with me. We both agreed that it was awesome. Just the right amount of cheese and onions and the broth was just perfect...not salty, not weak, just right. I ordered a nice juicy cheeseburger with fries and my husband ordered the cheesesteak. My burger was cooked perfectly and hit the spot. Hubby loved the cheesesteak. We also ordered a side of Beer-Battered Onion Rings which were great! Even though we didn't order anything fancy, it's amazing how many places can't get a simple burger or soup right or you can tell the ingredients aren't fresh. Not here. Everything was exactly on point. Everything was cooked well and tasted fresh. And everything came out in a timely manner. I read another review that google maps had led the person to the wrong street. That happened with us too for some reason. Clearly not Capone's fault. We ended up down the street in a residential area in the middle of just houses. I'm SO relieved that we didn't give up and go somewhere else. I definitely recommend this place!!
(5)Lokman G.
Great place to hang out with wide selection of beer! They have plenty of TV's for ball game, however, wish they were bigger ones LOL Capones is definitely a hidden gem! We almost missed it even guiding by the google map (somehow google map lead us to the wrong street!) The staff there were very friendly! We usually drink some big brand domestic beer, and we wanted to try out something new. They were very nice and introduced us to different ones. We ordered a couple appetizers. We love the roll of prosciutto with pepper and cheese, which i can't remember the names LOL The mussel in white sauce was great! We made it a dinner portion and it's a huge portion for the price!!! Will recommend to friends visiting that area!
(4)Jessica N.
I have heard great things about Capones for a while and have been wanting to go there. I was very sadly disappointed! We walked in to the restaurant area and had to say hi to the waitresses because they were to busy talking to notice us. We had to ask to be seated. From experience working in restaurants before, I was shocked at this. A waitress came to take our drink order about 10-15 minutes after we sat down - didnt bother to ask if we wanted to order apps. We had to stop her from walking away to order more. She didnt take a drink order for my daughter either. Skipped right over her. She brought our coffee's and sodas. She had to go back for my daughters drink. It was the absolute worst coffee. When another waitress brought my boyfriend's appetizer, she also brought my daughters dinner. I asked for a fresh pot of coffee to be made because the coffee was so poor. I heard her tell our first waitress 20 MINUTES later that we wanted fresh coffee. Our old coffees were not removed from the table. When the new coffee finally came, towards the end of our meal, it was horrible as well. I ordered french onion soup as my dinner. Disgusted is an understatement. It came out with the cheese burnt. The taste was so horrible and salty, after 3 small bites it upset my stomach. I was so hungry, I tried to get through it, but couldn't. My stomach hurt for a few hours because of the amount of salt. The waitress came back and took my boyfriend's plate but didn't ask if I was done. We had to flag someone down to come take mine away and ask for the check. They were, yet again, to busy finishing their conversations to focus on their tables. The table across from us also had to track down the waitresses for assistance. A table sat when we were getting ready to leave and waited so long for their drinks that they got up and left. Very unhappy with or experience and will NOT be returning. Such a disappointment.
(1)GT W.
Capone's is a bit difficult to find and sort of isolated from other top craft beer venues in the Philly area. It does have a pretty good bottle shop attached that has some pretty great stuff: Cantillon, Dark Horse, East End Gratitude, Russian River, maybe Lost Abbey. The restaurant is like an old style diner blended with an Applebee's: not necessarily impressive. Service was not bad. Food is decent to uninspiring, tap list had some very interesting rarities: Cigar City one-offs, Weyerbacher one-offs, tons of weird stuff I had never heard of. And it is obviously very popular with beer geeks since most of the good stuff from Philly Beer Week had been kicked by the time I arrived.
(3)Von M.
Our in-laws were kind enough to share their favorite pub with us, and we too have become devoted fans. Among Capone's countless charms is its location near several major arteries, making it an optimal destination for meeting the cross-town peeps. Capone's also has become our New Year's Eve tradition for four great reasons: (1) It closes around 10 p.m., deterring those revelers who plan to become loud and sloppy on the final day of the year and allowing its employees to enjoy some of their evening; (2) Capone's pares down its usual extensive menu to about a dozen great entree choices; (3) Capone's does not inflate its prices to capitalize on the holiday (big kudos for that) and (4) Capone's famous mussels are offered even if NYE is not a regular mussel night. (Thanks Angel!!). More about the mussels below. During our most recent visit, our table ordered two plates of mussels (in a red sauce with horseradish), one plate of clams and one of calamari. The mussels, as always, were crave-worthy. We have enjoyed them in a variety of preparations here, and all have been excellent. My fav is the white wine version but all have broths that demand sopping. Meanwhile, the clams were served in white wine-based broth and our dinner companions gushed about their deliciousness. They also declared the calamari, "the best ever!" Capone's chicken parm, by all accounts, is phenomenal. Indeed, one of our dinner companions had been dreaming about this dish since NYE 2013. The serving is so large that all but the most ravenous diner will have leftovers. The veggie pasta also was quite delicious: garlic-infused olive oil with broccoli, tomato and olive over penne. Again, the portion was enough for two meals. As other Yelpers have noted, the beer selection here is extensive, and it alone is a reason to visit Capone's. Both the bar and table service are consistently excellent.
(5)Michelle C.
It's a bar where everyone knows your name! I've only been to the bar area and beer store and this place has a healthy selection of local and no-so-local but rare beers. I came here for their KBS tapping and they had several bourbon barrel stouts to try on tap (including Sunday Morning Stout)! Service can be a bit slow when they're so packed for an event but it is very friendly. We came back here the following week to try some other beers on tap and had dinner. Dinner came out very slowly but we were happy with everything we had. We ordered the hot honey wings which is very tasty and their most popular sauce They are fried, covered in sauce and then grilled. The Caesar salad came with house-made dressing and the veggie sandwich was served with a healthy side of veggies and covered in melted provolone.
(3)Hall W.
I came as an outsider (AKA: traveling from out of town), so whereas I can completely appreciate how it is a local gem. For an objective perspective, this place is merely okay. I subscribe to the concept that just because it is local doesn't mean it has to be not put together and not have less than stellar food. So first off - the menu is ridiculous. Clearly this place has way too many menu options (and hence the jack of all trades but really truly delicious is elusive). The beer menu was also disappointing as it was old and laminated with stains everywhere. They also serve beer in micro-glasses - which was interesting but really? The set up of this place was also strange - as I felt a bit a squeezed. Kudos on how parking was easy and etc.
(3)Todd U.
Outstanding selection! The only negative that I can find is the price.
(4)Rula R.
Absolutely loved Capones! I got a salad with crab cakes and not every restaurant can get the crab cake right, but capones does it just right! I will be coming back!
(5)Courtney A.
If you're a beer snob, you'll love this place. My boyfriend and I live in town and this is our go-to spot. Their food is delicious, and their beer menu has yet to disappoint. The place is a little outdated and most of the waitresses aren't young high schoolers, but these elements make this place what it is! They have a 4 beer flight for cheap which is such a great way to try multiple beers. They also give out samples if you want try a beer before you order a glass. My fav menu choice is the crab cake sandwich. It's so good! I have never had a bad experience at Capone's and I highly recommend this place to anyone who is in the mood for a great beer and food in a low-key setting.
(5)Michael D.
I love craft beer. I travel the country to tour breweries and bars, and have a cellar that rivals that of Ebenezer's in Maine. I work in Philly at least 40 days a year and prefer to stay in the burbs. I always stay in Plymouth Meeting because Capone's is right down the street from several hotel chains. This is a top beer bar not only in Philly, but on the east coast for sure. It's not world class, but it's got a great local and diverse selection; and also hosts many special events. I visit this bar every time I am in town. As you've guessed, the beer selection is great! As for the food, I prefer two items: The Chicken Parm Hero or the Reuben. I've only had one better Ruben than this one in my life. It is so delicious. The other day I had the chicken parm which I love as well. Lots of bar type foods, but they're better than the standard taste for what they are. The staff is friendly, and I think they're all related. It's a good bar and good food. Some people are definitely locals and can sometimes make you feel uncomfortable, but that happens in any small town bar. Capone's is awesome!
(5)Kristin N.
I've now been three times this year, twice in the bar and once in the dining room. The latter was packed last night and the room was buzzing with happy diners. The service is always really friendly and welcoming. The food is solid...I'm a foodie, but I'm not going there expecting the latest in fine or trendy cuisine. However, the menu is a nice mix of pub fare and decently priced entrees. Six of us all enjoyed our meals last night and my picky teen raved about her soup the time before that. The beer selection is off the chain, if you count the options both on tap and in the bottle shop. The beer loving men in my life were in heaven! I left happily buzzed from a wonderful hard cherry cider- what can I say, I'm a lightweight ;o)
(4)Daithi G.
Friendly place for the locals; good beer selection; food is decent. Had the Crab legs special the other night which was plenty of food. Recommended!
(4)Jay Q.
Great beer selection (take out). Good little neighborhood bar with food. Wish they still did all you can eat crab legs even though it was one of the more expensive places in the area for grabs. Definitely stop buy if you are looking for a good bottle selection to take home.
(3)Mike S.
BEST kept secret. Craft beer, accommodating staff, excellent food. Its clean too. Specials almost every night. Love this place. I've been going for years. There's a guy (Anthony i think) who wil literally help you select the perfect beer. No attitude, no eye rolling when you ask for recommendations, the guy just loved talking about beer He knew his stuff too. I am serious about the french onion soup, its the best I've ever had. The beer take out is small, but diverse and unique. Good prices. My favorite place for a saturday afternoon lunch into evening meet up spot. Laid back, comfortable, i love it.
(5)David B.
Take a step back in time and pay a visit to Capone's. From their check pads, registers and even the dress and hairstyle of the bartenders/wait staff it seemed as if we were back in the 1980s. We dined at the bar and enjoyed some appetizers and brews. The wings very good, but they provide a very very small accompaniment of blue cheese. I like my blue cheese but dislike having to ask for more. We also had the nachos. They were good, but it was quite evident that the salsa was straight from the can (guess you cannot be to picky, huh?). They do have quite an extensive beer list. The beer list only features draught beers which is absolutely fine but apparently, according to our bartender, they have "a million bottles of beer available." I find it perplexing that if that is the case, how you cannot provide some kind of listing. I mean how long have these beers been shelved? Let's get with the times folks and find a better way to communicate offerings to your patrons. I must say the entrees that were received by those around us did look good. We saw veal, prime rib and some pasta dishes. By the size of the portions, carnivores may very well dig Capone's. I do not believe I will rush back but I will not turn away either. They are worth a try.
(3)Rachel P.
I read a review about their lack of bottled beer that is served. Capone's has an extensive to-go beer store in the back where the bottled beer is kept. Their draught list is extensive and has something for everyone's taste. So, if you're complaining about the lack of bottled beer choices over the extensive draught list, then go to the back and take your bottles home. Honestly, I've never ordered anything from their menu that I haven't liked. Their BeeSting wings are a hit on Mondays, but they do take a while to cook due to the way they're prepared. Everyone who works there is friendly and while they might not be caught up with the latest POS, that's what makes it Capone's.
(5)Michael M.
Excellent excellent place to get all kinda of craft beers as well as domestic classics! And it is not snobby at all! They'll even offer tastings! Unbelievably great bee sting wings! My wife loves thier crab cakes and veggie wrap! I love their roast beef sandwich mmmmm. It's gets pretty crowded for dinner and it's not a huge bar area but they do have seating in the rear.. I highly recommend this establishments. Also AMAZING mini takeout store in back with hundreds of different beers. I probably go here once a week. They also have good crab legs and mussels!
(5)Marjorie K.
This is my go to place whenever I am in town visiting family. Even when they are busy we never have to wait too long to be served. Service has alway been great. No complaints here. Everything we have ordered have been delicious from appetizers to main meal.
(5)Rebecca N.
This is the kind of place that has atrocious, depressing food just to amplify the amazing quality of its beer list. At least, that's what I like to think must be happening. It's in the middle of nowhere, to us city-folk, sure. However, my suburban relatives live out in Blue Bell, so this is the place I go to pre-game family gatherings. It's the kind of beer list that can actually make your jaw drop. I've seen it happen. There were actually 16 pumpkin beers on the draft list the first time I came here. Six. Teen. What?! I don't even like pumpkin beers, but that's kinda nuts. Bottle shop is extensive, too. Gets wicked crowded in the evenings with odd suburban creatures who appear to actually be coming in to eat dinner. This makes the service spottier than it already is, as they hand out wilted plates of matchstick fries, plastic mozzarella sticks, and freshly thawed crabcakes. Weird, yet great for people watching until the crowds die down and you can really delve into the madness on tap.
(3)Melissa L.
The Bee Sting Wings are the best wings I have ever had....period. I am giving this place 5 stars because of my euphoric wing experience. I have no idea if everything else on the menu sucks as I have never ordered anything else. Bee Sting Wings....Monday nights....in a word: scrum-diddly-umptious.
(5)Libby P.
Several of my close friends are beer snobs, and they have all raved about Capones. This weekend, when my travels unexpectedly took me to Norristown with time to kill, I figured it was the perfect time to check it out. When I pulled up outside, I had to check the address on Yelp to make sure I was even in the right place! It wasn't what I was expecting in the least. The décor is definitely out-of-date. It seems like it was a diner at one point, but everything inside is dark and in shades of brown. I was not impressed with the food selection, although my partner and I were just there for a nibble--a basket of fries and mozzarella sticks did the trick. Not the best, not the worst; standard pub fare. Of course, the star here is the craft beer. I hadn't seen a beer list I was that excited about since Beer Week, which was a very pleasant surprise. My partner and I tried a couple of drafts from breweries we were less familiar with, and even a couple we hadn't heard of before. However, I'm confused why the selection in the bottle store isn't also available as a list at the bar. I think they're doing themselves a disservice by not offering a bottle list, as I would've loved to see just how extensive their list can be. The service was good and the draft prices were fair, about on par for the scene in the city, but this won't be a place I'll go out of my way for. I'll stop in for a draft the next time I happen to be around.
(3)Ken M.
After recently moving into the East Norriton area, we decided to checkout Capone's. What a nice surprise. The wait staff and bartenders are friendly and the food is great. They also have a great selection of craft beers on tap. Best of all.. they have the best hot wings around !!
(5)Nina J.
I faithfully go to Capones Every Monday. Yes, Every Monday, for 2 reasons: Beer and Wings. The perfect combonation. Sounds like something you could get from anywhere, right? Oh No and here is why. Beer -- they have the biggest and best selection of craft beer in the area. Hands down. The beer list goes on and on. I got lost the first couple of times going there. World class and some of them are extremely hard to find. Wings - bee-sting wings are only avaliable on Mondays. They have the perfect balance of spiciness and sweetness. The discription is "combination of Hot Wings with Honey and then cooked under the broiler to carmelize". Very addictive. One more note: If you're a beer lover, go visit the Bottle Shop and get on their email list. When you do, Matt Capone will peronally email you what's on tap and what's in their beer store. He will even include the date when they're bottled. This is a place worth traveling to, and if you're in the area, it's a Must Go.
(5)Ron G.
The relatively large number of reviews for a suburban restaurant and you have an idea of what its about. Amazing beer selection both in the bar/restaurant, and in the back shop. You can walk over to the shop, pick anything you want, and bring it with you to the restaurant. Reason enough to go here. The decor is...east norriton, go with it. The service is...east norriton, continue going with it. You need to come here and eat standard philly food and you'll be satisfied. I had a chicken parm sandwich and it was great. I knew what to expect, a soft amoroso roll, fried chicken, marinara and cheese. Although you could mess that up, it takes some effort. It tasted great with my delicious beer. Ordering chicken marsala here is like expecting a new TBS comedy to be funny. Come, start with a wooder, get some amazing new beer, have fried meat between soft bread with fries, and leave happy.
(3)Mike A.
If you love beer...go here. They are craft beer heaven! Probably 30+ beers on tap that rotate on a weekly basis or so. I've been here 10 times since it is around the corner from me. As for food I only get their chicken tenders which are awesome. I don't expect much from their food...just from their beer selection. After your meal go to the bottle shop in the back.
(5)Tom B.
Great beers; good food, nothing else like it outside of center city! Try the Boris the Crusher
(5)Seth M.
This is my "Cheers". The birth place of my affection for craft beer, and is what started me on my path towards my eventual career in craft brewing. Service is top notch. The good is fantastic and priced well. The beer list is amazing, and rotates regularly. The pinnacle craft beer location in Montgomery county. Matt and Angel make us feel like part of the family, as well as the rest of the staff. This is THE place to go for lunch/dinner/happy hour in Norristown.
(5)Allison B.
I have been to Capone's countless times -- I mostly go there for the awesome beer selection. Not only do they have an array of craft beers on draft, but they also have an impressive bottle shop around the back of the building. The good thing about their beer is that it moves and taps are properly cared for, so when you have a beer on draft, you know you're getting a fresh beer from a clean tap. The bartenders are also super friendly and I've always found them to be very attentive as well. As far as the food, I've also been consistently pleased with that. I've had the honey chicken wings (which only seem to be available on Monday nights) and they are excellent. I actually find the regular chicken wing sauce to be too salty, so I don't usually get the wings unless I'm there for the Monday special sauce. Their entrees tend to be big. They don't use lunch meats there, rather they cook meat and cut the roast beef, turkey, etc. fresh for your sandwich. It definitely makes it tastier. Aside from their sandwiches, I once had a ravioli special. The dish had homemade ravioli and they were to die for served over a bed of broccoli rabe. Anyway, between the stellar beer selection, good service, and decent food, I'm happy to head to Capone's on a regular basis. Great place to check out if you're in the Blue Bell/East Norriton area.
(4)Dan B.
Check out their bottle shop around the side, easily the best beer selection around.
(5)eric d.
Living an hour away from Capone's doesn't stop me from going there on a regular basis. It's well worth the drive, and is by far the best beer bar I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot of them). I could go on and on about why this place is so great, but here are a few highlights: Their commitment to craft beer is unparalleled. The 30+ draft selection is always top notch, and the bottle shop is chock-full of rare gems, including items like the Troegs "scratch" beers, which are normally only available at their brewery. Their food is the way food should be - simple, fairly priced and delicious. All you can eat Alaskan snow crab legs for $22.95, paired with a couple Hill Farmstead citra IPAs? Yes, please. A gigantic bowl of delicious, garlicy mussels, with red or white sauce for $4.95, with an Ale Smith wee heavy to wash them down? Sign me up. Another favorite of mine is the chicken caesar salad - crisp, cold lettuce, perfectly crunchy croutons, with huge, plump pieces of chicken... for only $8.95. Lastly are the people, and by that I mean the employees AND the customers. The bartenders are always friendly, attentive and recognize their regulars. The clientele always feels like a great mix of beer geeks such as myself, and locals who come there just because they love their neighborhood pub. I often find myself in conversations with my fellow bar mates and leave feeling like I've made new friends. Capone's cannot be improved. It is a gem.
(5)Christopher D.
Capone's is a little gem tucked in between a florist and a 7-11 on Germantown Pike. Remember appearances are deceiving. It looks like a little tappy that time forgot (though they just redid the facade of the restaurant... ). The place is family owned, and you will get to meet them from the father, two sons, sister in law who all work there. The waitresses have worked there for years, All of the service is top notch, because as the owner told me.. " you treat customers right because they put food on your table." The food is standard pub food, with good burgers, roasted pork sandwiches, soups (love the italian wedding soup) and daily specials. But what puts Capones over the top is their incredible beer selection on tap (about 30 taps) and a beer store attached to it with about 500 different beers. This is the place where you will find the likes of Russian River Pliny the Younger. They will have themed beer specials.. one time last year they had almost 20 different Saisons on tap. For a beer lover, this place is as close to heaven as you can get. Just do not forget your growler!
(5)Philip A.
This place has a diner feel. The food is typical bar food. The real draw is the beer selection that can get impressive at times. Never had a bad or old beer there... Always keeping an eye on their list. Bottle shop in back, some nice stuff at times, but a bit pricey if compared to other states. Pennsylvania always seems to be high with beer prices though.
(4)Ejaazi Z.
Very good service and the food was very good also. Place was very clean, had good atmosphere, and they were very accomodating.
(4)Richard M.
The beer selection is great at the bar and also at the take out store in the back. The food is also very nice. Also when the Philadelphia beer week is going on this is the one stop place to try all the beers being promoted.
(5)Dave H.
Fantastic beer bar and restaurant. For the beer connoisseur, there is a creative mix of beers available on tap and by the bottle. I had a Fruli Strawberry (9 oz.), a Belgian white beer blended with pure fruit juice ($4.10). Friendly Irene let me sample a shot-sized glass of it first. I'm no beer drinker, but I thoroughly enjoyed it; it was appropriately light for lunch. We were told Capone's was reviewed recently and praised for their hamburgers, so we went for it. Our burgers came out medium rare, nice and moist. The patty wasn't the best I've tasted, but it was far from the worst, more than serviceable. Who doesn't like a moist burger, anyway? Besides vegetarians. If you go, drive slowly into their lot (your bumper will thank you) and bring friends! They have a decent-sized dining room and front bar with plenty of seating.
(4)Jim M.
Since moving to the area several years ago, I frequent Capones on a regular basis. The food is consistently good and the prices are right. I am not a big beer person, however others that I know always say that their beer selection is great. A place that you must try.
(4)TJ G.
Have eaten lunch here dozens of times and a couple late night stops for chile (best in town!). Good food, friendly service, place is always clean. Love the triple decker turkey club with chips for lunch and ribeye sandwich with fries.
(4)Jim M.
My in-laws have been going to Capones for over 40 years....but no more after the treatment they received the last time they were there. On there last visit they took out their son and his wife who all ordered meals, drinks and deserts for a bill totaling over $200. The food was great, as usual. So what was wrong? Their son ordered all you can eat crabs and had a second order. While he was eating his second plate his wife reached over and took a bite of crab. Shortly after, the waitress came over to reprimand them and warned that they'd have to charge them for two meals. Really? All four people ordered full priced entrees and his wife simply took a bite! Had they been splitting the plate and doing more than a taste we'd understand. The waitress ruined what was otherwise and enjoyable evening and a profitable one for Capones. Well, you just lost a loyal customer due to this. What's worse is that the people in the restaurant knew who they were and still treated them this way.
(1)dave g.
Stopped in here today for the first time for lunch. The beer selection is pretty incredible. Beer prices are very reasonable too. Had some wings and chicken fingers for lunch, split between a few of us. Both were great, but the wings were just about perfect - a little bit of kick, good size, nice and crispy on the outside. Can't wait to go back and try more food....
(5)Daren Y.
Made this a deliberate stop while visiting some friends in Philly. Glad I made it a priority on the itinerary. A nice little standalone building off a little busy street. The bar is fairly lengthy, I estimate 30-40 feet, plus curves around on either side for more seating. Seating also available at tables around the restaurant. A publike feel with dark wood as part of the decor. A number of flatscreens were on showing multiple sports stations. I don't really care for television at all, let alone at a bar, but I'm in the minority on this. No big deal, since the tap list is more captivating anyway. At least 16 different beers on tap, all craft. I had a cask conditioned IPA from Millennium(sp?), but couldn't find it listed on BA, and a Rodenbach Grand Cru. They charge $1 or $2 for premium samples. Other samples are free. The bartenders are wonderful, courteous, and attentive. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak (of course) and it was delicious. Went very well with the IPA. It came with fries, which was just a tiny bit salty, but I'm used to pretty bland/unsalted food so I might be a bit biased. The menu has a decent selection of food but the bottleshop is where it's at! Mostly all special releases, one off's, or rarities. The prices aren't bad compared a lot of other places either. Ample Founders, Bell's, Cantillon, Drie Fonteinen, Fantome, etc... I saw a Big Black Voodoo Daddy, KBS, Nemesis, St. Lamnivus, etc... This place is amazing. Pricewise, the food is the typical pub pricing, but the bottleshop is definitely on the pricier side, like what you expect in specialty stores. I must also give thanks to the owner, Matt, with whom I spoke to personally and is extremely knowledgeable on everything beer. I was treated like a regular with much hospitality there. This is a place that I will most definitely come back to in the future. Review is for 4.5 stars
(5)Brian F.
In town on business, stopped by for dinner on my first night in town based on some of the online reviews I had seen. Great draft beer list with some old favorites and some great craft beers. The menu is not huge, but there is something for everyone and nice daily specials. The French onion soup was great, the side salad I had was fresh and tasty, and the cheese steak was heaven on a bun! I enjoyed my meal so much I came back 2 nights later and had a nice rock shrimp appetizer and a very spicy order of buffalo wings. I like my wings a little on the well-done side and these were perfect with just the right amount of sauce. Some people have mentioned that the service is not the best -- but I found the service to be efficient and above-average. I don't expect my bartender to treat me like a long-lost friend, especially when I've never been in the place before! I would definitely recommend Capone's for anyone looking for great food and good drinks!
(5)Dan H.
Bottom line--great for a beer bar, bad for a restaurant. I've been to Capone's on four occasions in the past 18 months. There is craft beer and there is good craft beer. Capone's knows the difference and always has an impressive selection of good craft beer. The Founder's event last year was great and featured hard-to-find varieties. They send out periodic draft lists if you sign up for their emails. Their bottle shop is well-stocked and moderately priced. I'll continue to visit the bar and bottle shop whenever I'm in the neighborhood. If I could rate the bar and restaurant separately, I'd give the bar 4.5 stars. I would give the restaurant 1.5 stars. I went to Capone's for dinner for the first and last time recently. Remember, it is called Capone's *Restaurant* so I expected more than bar quality food and service. We had 6 in our party, and the hostess acted like there were 20 of us, reprimanded us for not calling ahead, and said she couldn't promise anything (which is good, cause they didn't deliver much). In that situation, a customer should be told that it might be a little while, but they'll be glad to seat you. We waited a long time for a table, which is fine since it was busy, but after being seated we waited about 20 minutes before the waiter came to take appetizer orders and then about another 20 minutes for the appetizers themselves. The service continued to be very slow through dinner. The food was priced like it was a decent restaurant but was neighborhood bar quality and portions were not generous. Overall, a really disappointing experience. Remember, go there for the beer. Bar service and selection is quite good. Don't take a group of more than 4 here for dinner. I'd steer clear of dinner altogether.
(3)Callan W.
I knew this place had a good beer menu, but I was in for a treat when they handed me a double sided menu full of brews I never heard of. I opted for an Organic Winter Ale from Maine and was very pleased. The special for the night was mussels and I had to partake. They were perfect, especially with the beer. We got the red, and it was so garlicky and good! For dinner, I got a crab cake sandwich and the boy got the open face Reuben with corned beef. The crab cake was a bit burned, but still good. The Reuben looked good so I had to sneak a taste (for reviewing purposes of course) and it was everything you would want from a Reuben. Service was good. You can tell this is a place where you could quickly become a regular since everyone was so friendly. I liked the mix matchy walls inside and the lighting...very comfortable. I am sure I will be back again.
(4)Chris M.
Capone's is amazing. If you didn't know, you would never guess that this unassuming structure on Germantown Pike housed an insane array of beers on tap and perhaps THE best bottle shop in the entire area. That's right, if you go around to the back of the restaurant there is an entire bottle shop with every beer you can imagine available for take out. And, lest you think it reasonable to wonder if it can surpass the Foodery, I say shame on you for comparing that overpriced bodega to this shining beacon of hope for all beer drinkers. To you who would dare construct such a comparison, I offer you this anecdote. I was in search of Southern Tier's Krampus for a friend of mine. I paid $16 (!) for a 22oz bottle of it at the Foodery, and later came to find out that Capone's had it for $8! Woe that I did not come here in the first place. I've also eaten here a couple of times, and I enjoyed the food. But while you may want a bite to sop up the luscious beer that you consume by the jug here, 'tis the beer that is the star of the show. Do yourself a favor and make the 7 days and 7 nights journey up Germantown to get here--you won't regret it.
(5)Lisa C.
I'm a pretty positive selective person so I only write good reviews and only for places I feel strongly about and this place, it gives you the feels. Good food, good vibes, good times it should definitely be a stop wherever your endeavors take you.
(5)Khanh V.
I came here for happy hours with friends. The place was packed and we sat at our reserved tables. Service was good, but slow and probably due to the crowd perhaps. .25 hot wings didn't impress me much. I guess i have to try their other flavors too. I order calamari, which was part of the seafood specials for happy hours. I don't see what's so special about it. The price wise was about the same as other places, the calamari tastes just ok and the sauce wasn't good. The tomato sauce didn't taste fresh as I wanted. As for the beer and stuff, I don't really drink so I can't say much about it. Overall, it is an okay place for the area. I don't mind coming back to try other foods.
(3)Lindsay H.
Impromptu Mother's Day dinner, didn't wait at all and was pleasantly surprised how amazing the food was, from the appetizer to dessert, I will definitely be back. Also, MaryAnne is the best waitress!
(5)Capella I.
Capone's is the spot to grab a nice craft beer, sit down watch the game, and enjoy some slightly above-par pub fare. The bottle shop carries a decent selection of whatever float your boat; Matt Capone makes a large effort of making sure the tap-list and bottle shop inventory has a little something for everyone. Prices aren't too shabby either. He really cares about his beer! The food is standard pub fare, however compared to other pubs I'm glad to go to Capone's to not only enjoy what's on tap but what's on the menu; YOU GOTTA GET THE POTATO SKINS. They're not from the freezer, to say the least! Service is great, homey. Everyone knows everyone. They really care about the customers; a couple couldn't find the keys to their car but happened to have a spare at home which was about 2 blocks away. A waitress offered to drive them home to grab the spare key. WHERE does that EVER happen?! Let's say, not many places. Sit down, grab a beer & support your local business! Cheers!
(5)Jeffrey W.
Amazing beer selection, the bar looks like from 1990 and the bartenders aren't very attentive. not much parking, but food is slightly above average except for crab leg night which is a good deal. No scene at all, just a local pub / restaurant and locals hanging out who dont want to meet you out of towners.
(2)Cliff J.
Do you really need to sit on my lap? Capones is a Norristown staple. They've been here for a long time and they know the local crowd. On the night I was here, it was very busty, and that was a good sign. We first sat at the bar and had some apps and drinks. The service was good, but the beer prices were ridiculous. If you get out of Norristown and head to Limerick, check out Craft Ale House. Much better pricing and far better food. But I digress. After thirty minutes at the bar, we were seated. Ugh. If you're claustrophobic, this is not te place for you. It isn't that small, but there are several dining areas, all stuffed to capacity with tables, and people too. Again, this seems to be a popular spot. I have yet to figure out why. As for cleanliness, wel;l, looks like the old Norristown standard... which for those of you who don't know, means not very clean. So Capone's you'd think Italian... logical. Then why did I see sushi just go by... They make several classic mistakes here. The menu is way too big. And it tries to be everything to everyone. Capone's = Italian = Stick to what you know. And even then, the food is "meh". I ordered the chicken parm. It was way over fired and dry. The pasta was over-cooked, but the sauce was okay. My guest asked if his bread could be warmed, the waitress said that's the way it comes (cold). Really? You throw the friggin' bread in the oven for 3 minutes? Really? My guest had the chicken sandwich, which he did not finish. It seems that everything is fried in the same oil. My chicken had a slight overtone of jalapeño poppers. Yet the service, overall was good. And there folks here, guests and staff, were friendly. So maybe that's it. Friendly folks in a cramped restaurant... sounds like a house party. This isn't the worst Italian I've ever had, it is passable, but thats it. I won't be back, only because there are so many better choices.
(2)Brandon L.
Great beer list. The beers they have on tap is amazing and their food, so far is great too. I get their crabcake sandwich and it's the best I've ever had. The only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars is because when you sit in the back resaurant part it can be quite noisy because they seat too many people for such a small area. Other than that Capones is a great place for food and drink.
(4)Murphy W.
Based on reviews, knew not to order food. This place had a strange vibe.... I know they are known for their killer beer selection bit it still didn't feel like a bar... More like a diner... Stopped on on the first day of March Madness, only one problem, my computer monitor is bigger than all of their tv's.... Really??? Not one big screen! Beer selection was good but I just can't see hanging out here being a good TIME...
(2)Genevieve L.
Come here all the time, usually good. Maybe new chef but very disappointed tonight. How do you get every single order at the table wrong??? Then "correct" the order and it comes out cold.."...
(2)Brian H.
I got what I expected, based on the reviews here and word of mouth. A great beer selection, however the bartenders know minimal about what they are serving, but they are more than happy to give you as many tastes as you wish so you can chose one that fits. The service I found very good, if they knew anything at all about the beers on tap, it would have been excellent. I found that the patrons at the bar were very knowledgeable about the beers and thus I got some good suggestions. The food is average, somewhat edible, but nothing to write home about. The chili was average, the soup of the day disappointing, the salads, well, they were salads of average taste and creativity. The sandwiches were sandwiches, and that's about it. I will go back, but because of the beers, nothing else.
(3)Angie M.
Capone's is a great little establishment in W Norriton that caters to the foodie as well as the avid beer drinker. Matt Capone, who runs the back beer store, knows his stuff when it comes to stocking the place with high quality, sharp and sassy beers. I say great little establishment -- it's a tiny place and usually on Thurs - Sat's, it's hopping with a 25-30 min wait for tables. But it's so very worth it. The food is phenomenal, super selection and a great staff to accomodate every need. They'll let you try some samples before selecting a beer, there is a lot of variety and they can also pull bottles from the store. My only wish is that the restaurant and bar area were bigger, but they do just fine for what they've got now. So if it's broke, don't fix it. =)
(4)John J.
One of the best craft beer stores in the US and you will see this throughout the Beer Advocate website. They have everything and anything they don't have Matt will get for you. Food is good but its about the beer. One thing you need to do is check out the draft menu and ask about prices. I know a few friends that ordered beers to be floored when it was $8 a draft or more.
(4)John R.
I have never had their food but their bottle shop is superb. I honestly think they have the biggest selection outside the city. I went there looking for a certain beer. They didn't have it in stock (sold out) but he found out they next shipment and put it aside for me. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgable about brew. Check it out. You may find what you are looking for.
(4)Edward P.
Such an unorganized place, we will never return. While the beer selection was above average for this area, the food was subpar and the service or lack thereof was unorganized to say the least. The communication between the restaurant/bar and the beer take out section was extremely poor. I would not recommend this place nor I will come back.
(1)Andy S.
Previous reviewers...thank you! Awesome beer selection as promised. (and not THAT bad $ wise) Tremendous wings.....far above average! I think they are now my #2. Caught the wings happy hour special; 10 wings for 2.50. Was a very good visit!
(4)Tina C.
Love Capones! Great family friendly place! All the servers and bartenders are so sweet and really dedicated to what they do! They have a great deal on Tuesday nights $20 all you can eat crab legs! My god these crabs are delicious!!!! They are to die for. They also have a wonderful beer room and bee-sting wings! SO good! Highly reccomend Capone's for quality food, service, and fun!
(4)Michael D.
While it wasn't what I had expected, based off of other reviews, Capone's is a pleasant enough little bar/restaurant. They do have an awesome selection of beers. Unfortunately, they also had a beer sales rep that night who was a bit on the pushy side. Luckily, after giving in and trying one of his brewery's beers just so he wouldn't harass us if he stopped by again, the beers he was peddling were actually pretty good. The food is decent, but nothing jumped out as spectacular or unique. Their brown gravy fries are good, even if the gravy itself has a cloying familiarity that eats at you as you devour them. The beer shop in the back does indeed have a good selection. Unfortunately, it seems to be a bit on the expensive side and it is also cash-only. But the options are extensive and there were quite a few good finds I saw on their shelves. While it might not be worth going out of your way for, it's not a bad option if you're looking for decent selection of beers and food that is somewhat secondary to the whole affair.
(3)Brett W.
One of my favorite craft beer haunts. I stop in here with friends a few times a month. There are always great draft selections and the food is really good. I look forward to Matt's weekly emails that detail new drafts and items in the bottle room. I use it to develop my "plan of attack" and decide what I'm going to try on a particular night. His selection is so varied that I have only had a few of their choices more than once. The bottle room is definitely worth exploring...and often. Based on my past purchases, Matt has recommended a few things for me to try. He's been dead on each time. Go here soon, go here often.
(5)Ren M.
This is my favorite place in Norristown. Hands down. A-Mazing. Any beer snob would go ape sh** for such a place. They only order 1/4 kegs, so what you pick out on their HUGE beer list might be gone by the time you order it, but it's really ok. Chances are you were already debating between 3 or 4 other beers. Not to mention the exotic beer store attached. Philly wishes there was a place like this in the city. But everyone talks about the beer. Yes. It's awesome. But for me, the goldmine I found in coming to this place was the wings. Ah, yes....chicken wings. Born and raised in Buffalo to the age of 14, wings have always been my kryptonite. Even through 4 years of vegetarianism, I'd have a bi-monthly relapse of chicken wing massacre. (though we can justify it since it's not like chickens even use those wings anyway....right?..) Since I left Buffalo, it's been a never ending quest to find the right wing. Most are too blubbery. They don't cook the skin long enough, and sometimes I have to cry a little when they try to put breading on them. A chicken wing is not a nugget! But Capone's....ah, what a brilliant day! When I first bit into that so so tasty wing, my heart fluttered. Perfect. And I didn't even have to ASK for it to be extra crispy. Just. Wonderful. I've tried most of their sauces, but the bee sting is what you want for the real Num Num factor. Hot sauce and honey sauce tossed, then grilled. (Cue Homer Simpson garbling noises) Even if you're not huge on wings, every bit of food I've had there has been pretty tasty. You're safely satisfied with any of their bar food, and never fear the specials. That's where whoever is cooking is making their art. Once, I had Lobster Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Yes. Exactly as delicious as that sounds. This is definitely the first place I'd recommend to anyone in the Norristown area, and it's exactly where I take my Philly friends when I can drag them out to this far, just to prove that visiting is totally worth it. p.s. Wing specials on Tuesday nights!! Buffalo-gal approved!
(5)Jose A.
Hands down, get the best selection of microbrews in the city, and six packs and bottles...foodery shmoodery, doesn't come close.... If they don't have it, I don't know who can, russian river, mikkeller, cigar city, founders, hop'n frog, and anything else your microbrew heart desires. I had the founders Candian Breakfast stout here on tap...see what I mean, raise your hand if you've had that? THE BEST!!!
(5)Sara M.
Wish I had the same experience as the rest of the folks here, but the only reason I would ever return to Capone's would be because of their awesome beer menu. The Good: 2-sided beer list, complete with excellent descriptions and a really nice selection. I had the 21st Amendment and my hubby had the Fruli Strawberry. We were both extremely pleased. Prices were very reasonable, as well. The Bad: Men throughout the more formal dining room had baseball hats on. I'm from the South and have been raised that it is extremely rude to wear a hat indoors, let alone at dinner. But this is Norristown so I am not sure why I was so surprised. The Ugly: Our waitress was awful- horribly unattentive and I had to quickly request something if she were to come to the table before she would walk away again. Dropped off our plates and ran away without ever asking if there was anything we needed, couldn't vouch for the specials, not a good server IMO. No ketchup with our fries. No water. Oh yeah, and can somebody clear our dirty appetizer & salad plates??!! They sat there halfway through our entree. I ordered the strip steak - probably should have gone with something a little more casual like a sandwich seeing as the menu was very casual overall. I ordered it medium-rare but it came out so rare I think I saw it still moving. I am deathly afraid of sending my food back, I worked at a restaurant once... I know what they do to your food if you send it back... but it was SO uncooked I had no choice. My husband the crabcake. He remarked that it had nice, large chunks of crab meat in it but otherwise was underwhelming. My advice- go for the beer. Skip the food.
(3)Jane V.
So we were driving up and down 202 and Germantown Pike looking for a new place to check out and Capone's stood out as unique so we decided to check it out. I admit, I was a little confused by the "No tank top, no cut-off shirt, no muscle shirt" sign on the outside, but decided to give it a try. Atmosphere: (B+) Wasn't sure what to expect stopping in here, but it was a pleasant surprise. Gigantic bar in the center with surrounding tables, felt like maybe a slightly more upscale diner, and plenty of TVs to catch some sports while you dine. Food: (A) I got the chicken parm and my date got the buttered steak medallions... mine was a larger portion, but both were excellent - especially the creamy mashed potatoes that came with the steak... yum! We also shared the Strawberry and Watermelon beers - I whole heartedly enjoyed the Fruli Strawberry, reminded me of a Framboise, but cheaper, 3.50 for a 9oz. Service: (B+) Waitress was very attentive and even the food servers seemed friendly - no complaints here. Overall: (A-) Great food, good service, nice place to dine locally! Will have to check out their burgers...
(4)Kevin M.
Micro-brew's and a lot on tap.online menu doesn't how the half of it. I stopped in on a Saturday night. Only one table left and a Prime rib special. Service was excellent and so was the food.
(5)Peter B.
We'll the restaurant is called Capone's because in the olden days it use to be a brothel, and this is where Al Capone contracted syphilis. Capone's is very popular and on a Friday night it might be difficult to find a seat in the main bar area. Like Al Capone this restaurant peddles booze. Capone's has its own beer store which I've yet to visit. The beer menu is vast and the selection rotates frequently. This for me, is a bigger draw than the food. The food is good, but I haven't really ventured into some of the higher end dishes. I noticed a lot of their food items come in sandwich-form like crab cake sandwich, chicken sandwich, and sandwhich sandwhich. With its decent prices and extensive beer menu Capone's is a gangster's paradise.
(4)Dave B.
After reading about Capone's on Yelp, I decided to give it a try on Friday. Got there about 6:30. Got the last parking spot so I knew it was going to be busy, which it wasn. Very busy. Had to stand and wait for awhile until some nice people at the bar moved over to let us sit down and that's when I saw the beer list.as I read the beer list I then asked for what they had on tap. She said your looking at it. Wow! She said, we have over 300 more bottles in the back. I heard things like 30 beers on tap and this bar is in the top 5 in the country. Not sure that's true but What was on Tap was good enough for me. I started out with a glass of Founder's Harvest Ale. Yum! We also ordered some potato skins at the bar. My girlfriend is gluten intolerant so we have to be careful wherever we go. We finally got our seats and had a very good meal. I thought the Chicken Marsala was satisfying and had just the right amount of sweetness. The Red skinned mash potatoes were creamy and the veggy of the night was done just right. My girlfriend really enjoyed her tuna. There were plenty of choices on the menu for those who don't do gluten. Nice portions and delicious. I finished things off with a Rogue Double Chocolate Stout. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was pretty good. Not great, but it worked. The people around me were very nice. I didn't see any obnoxiousness going on. We really had a lot of fun. The price was right also. I will definitely be back!
(5)Dan L.
Great place for a beer and a sandwich... I have eaten at Capone's numerous times - but a rundown of some of the best food is the Roast Pork, Roast Beef, and whatever special pasta they have that day. The ladies in the bar area will treat you like family and you will have a great bite to eat while enjoying a brew and watching a game. I have only eaten in the resteraunt area once for AYCE Crab Legs (my little brother wanted it for a birthday dinner) - but again - family place, not fine dining, but you will leave satisfied.
(4)K F.
Casual atmosphere with good eats, good specials, good people. Pricing is typical, and it can get crowded, but service is friendly. Lots of TVs for the sports fans. Parking is free, but usually full. Never had a bad meal there.
(4)Katie M.
When I am at Capone's, I feel like the world is my oyster and I am the pearl.
(4)Andy S.
My God, its full of win. Yet another installment in the "lets visit a place Andy has lived near and driven past a thousand times over three decades yet never entered" series, I found myself at Capone's a few times over the last month or so... I am furious at myself for wasting so much time/money/calories at far lesser bars just a stones throw away, as none of them have even a fraction of the awesome beer selection present at Capone's. DOGFISH HEAD 120 MINUTE IPA ON TAP. Lets see, shall I have the liquid gold, the virgin unicorn tears, or the 120 Minute IPA? The IPA, please. Obviously not something they will always have but they have it now...and unlike other places I've found it they don't have some douchey "2 glasses only" limit. But yes, many beers, and quality beers at that. On tap, or to go. You see, Capone's also has a take-out room in the back, which is just glorious. Delirium Tremens? Sold! Even though the take-out portion will be "closed" early, the friendly bartenders will go back with you, turn on the lights, and let you pick out whatever you want. You can enter this little slice of heaven directly from the left side of the building, if you so desire. I haven't had much of the food...seasoned fries were solid, as were the wings. Actually the wings were more than solid. They are more of the crispy, dry variety, not the super-saucy, endless-napkiny kind. I likes. Nothing on the menu really grabbed me, but I'll probably have a meal there at some point. There is a separate dining room for the full meal experience...its not strictly a bar. Service is very good, very old school. Go in and you'll see what I mean. Time stands still, in a way...a good way, as time stopped at Awesome O'Clock. They also have a jukebox...no, not vinyl, alas, but it is at least not one of those ripoff internet jukeboxes (more like jerk-boxes). Plenty of classic rock to be had which means I am happy. Capone's is the king of Blue Bell (and surrounding) bars. I would have to drive quite a distance to find something better, but even then it would be different-better, not better-better. Salud.
(5)Tanya K.
If I could give two separate ratings, one for food and one for adult beverages, I would. Food is ALWAYS hit or miss... reason for my 2 stars. Went recently for "All You Can Eat Crab Legs" and every batch that was brought to the table was different. One super salty, one sweet-ish, another salty. At $24, I really want every batch to be consistent and delicious. French onion soup should get 4 stars alone. Wings are very meaty but not the best wings I've had. I think soup, hoagies, sandwiches, burgers, are the better choices here. Craft beer choices are always incredible... my main reason for going.
(2)Damien V.
Best bottle and draft beer selection in that area. The restaurant portion of Capone's has everything from your standard pub fare to nightly specials on the more upscale end. Staff is very friendly and Matt Capone is always accommodating. They publish a draft/bottle shop beer list and things can be reserved via email. This is one of my favorite places in the area.
(4)Miguel G.
Even though this place is more of a restaurant than bar, it is still the greatest beer bar in the suburbs of Philadelphia, followed ever so closely by Teresa's Next Door. This place has a beer store around the back, which would destroy the entire middle part of montgomery county because of the sheer breadth and awesomeness of unbelievable brews it stores, but since it's Capone's it just shrugs it off like its nuthin. Woohoo! This place is truly as good as it gets!
(5)Colleen M.
This place is a hidden treasure in Norristown. If you like to try new beers, you have to try this place. They have a rotating selection of all different kinds of beer. Some are weird (like that Watermelon Ale, or the Creme Brulee) but some are super tasty (they have La Chouffe!) We were there last night and I found a new beer I like. I recommend getting a sampler, where you can try 4 beers at once. The food is meh, but who's there for the food anyway? They have good fries and onion rings, but not much lighter fare.
(5)Corry M.
Amazing! We make the drive out here a couple times a month. Wide selection of microbrews on draught. Wings are delicious, chicken parmesan is my favorite dish. Their house balsamic salad dressing is excellent. Very crowded and tough to find a spot sometimes, but worth it.
(4)James P.
Its all about the beer baby! Not to take anything away from their food, I just haven't had any of it except for their wings (see further down). Lots of bars have caught on to the craft beer movement over the past few years and so its now more common to be able to find one or maybe two great beers to enjoy wherever you go. At Capone's, however, extreme caution is a must! You can easily find yourself facing more than a handful of options that aren't merely "Oh I might try that" brews, but "OMG I can't believe they have that on tap... must... have!" You simply cannot try a 10-12 oz serving of every top notch beer they have on draft on any given day and walk out under your own power. This is why they offer (and why I love) flights. If you don't know, a "flight" is a series of (typically) 4 ounce servings. Just as an example, my flight on my most recent visit was: Firestone Walker Double Jack (DIPA), Wyerbacher Harvest Ale, Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Wild, and North Coast Old Rasputin on nitro. If I didn't have somewhere to be, I could have stuck around and tried another entirely different flight. As a nice convenience, the bar tenders place small stickers in front of each glass so you know what you are drinking. In terms of food, as mentioned earlier, I've only had their wings. They are 25 cents apiece each and every day from 4 - 6 PM. Their size is what you might expect for the price, but they are cooked perfectly and so its a great deal. The menu did seem to have some solid offerings, and if I get around to eating anything else there I will update this review. If you're looking for something unique to take home with you, there is an amazing bottle shop around back with everything from cider to gueuze. You may experience some sticker shock there, but please save your complaints for the neanderthals in the PA legislature and PLCB, who ignorantly insist on maintaining draconian laws that are little more than the persistent dregs of prohibition.
(4)Sean S.
Checked out Capone's last Saturday afternoon to take advantage of the Allagash beer week event they hosted and realized that Norristown actually has something worthwhile! Aside from the amazing beer on tap, their wings scored well above par, and I eats me some wings (25¢ per wing special). A multitude of small flat-screen TVs lined the upper portion of the bar for optimum sports viewing; the manager said they haven't had sports packages in the past but air the local games and were considering the football package in the future. Service can be a little slow but it was an abnormally busy Saturday afternoon; very friendly and the manager was very knowledgeable when it came to the beer on tap and what they offered in the bottle shop. Ah, the bottle shop; not quite the selection of the Foodery but so much lighter on the wallet. Still offers quite a few Belgians and American craft brews; even got a six-pack of the Anchor Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from 2006! Capone's will be our only reason for returning to Norristown but we'll definitely be back soon, even if just for the bottle shop.
(5)Amy H.
Awesome food and beer menu. Service was a tad on the slow side but I did go on a Friday evening. I had the chicken sandwich, and a pint of some Oktoberfest brew I can't remember the name of but this place is already well known for its amazing draft menu so it doesn't matter - anything would be awesome. We picked up a couple 6 packs of micros from their store in the back on our way out.
(4)Kyle E.
Five stars for the craft beer selection. Two pages filled with craft beers on tap. Didn't find one with less than a 95 rating.
(5)Shawn W.
I like it!! Probably the only reason to be in Norristown! As you can gather it is a beer bar and the beer is delicious if you like craft beer. A great selection that rotates frequently. The only thing holding me back from a four star rating is the prices of some off the better beers. I mean 8-10 for 9oz glass but the happy hour is pretty good for domestic beers and 25 cent wings which i did not consume. I did have a turkey sandwich and that was tasty.The service was excellent. The bartender was very friendly and quickly served me free popcorn and allowed me to sample any and all beers that i was curious about. She was also very quick to add me to the list where they send a weekly e-mail about the beer rotation. I noticed a pleasant mix of older and younger regulars that seemed to all know each other but they were very friendly and willing to include me in their drunken conversations! I will be back when i see a delicious and obscure beer in my gmail inbox!!
(4)Dave H.
Wednesdays are Double Dipped Wings....AWESOME! Prices aren't bad, bar area is very tiny, huge selection in the beer store. Double Dipped Wings!
(4)Lisa Q.
Within modest, rather generic parameters Capone's develops into something truly rich and indispensable the minute you pick up the beer list. Ambiance ain't nothing special, the music unfortunate; food, salty-sorta-serviceable, crowd: usually worthless*, but all this fails to matter the minute you see the likes of Dieu Du Ciel's Aphrodisiaque listed on the two-page tap list, as I did this past Saturday at a happy hour visit. After slipping softly past the fluffy head and getting at the dark heart of the velvety black brew I was left feeling dizzy with lush euphoria, goodwill streaming silently towards Capone's intuitive and knowledgeable beer curator Matt. There is *always* an exceptional selection on tap here, with prices hovering in the 5-8 dollar range. The teensy bottle shop behind the restaurant also has an exceptional selection, but is notably pricier than other beer retailers. It's still worth a look-see, believe me, but you may want to sniff around Wegman's or Total Wine in DE for things that aren't *too* difficult to procure in the area. The bottle shop wins out big time though when they stock rarities that aren't really gonna be found elsewhere. Oh, a note on service: The waitresses, especially those sporting platinum blond pooftie-'dos, are super nice and sashay around throwing out 'hon's and 'dear's in a way that makes you smile warmly and want to hug them for it. Waiters, eh. I'm indifferent to some, others are just plain duds. One visit saw a beer delivered to me in a tulip glass which had been actively overflowing since it left the bar...i had been watching it with silent, narrowing eyes...and it made a mess of the table. When you're dealing with liquid gold, this isn't really acceptable, gent. Through and through though, this is a five star establishment for beer geeks. Whether you come for one of their excellent beer events or just to get happily snookered in a pint of deliciousness, you will have an enlightening experience. *Whenever I'm here, it seems like the majority of people are 40+/swilling Budweiser/mouthing the words to 'American Pie'/loudly complaining to their husbands who meekly offer Southern Tier Creme Brulee as a recommendation, 'I don' wan'be drinkin' no custurd DEEzert right now!' Hence my 'worthless crowd' comment. (Disclaimer: this is not the case during beer events. Its mobbed with likeminded beernerds who have no problem guzzling custard DEEzert beers)
(5)Doug B.
Can't beat Bee-Stings on Monday, their burgers, and their fantastic selection of beers. It's also a great day when their fried pickles end up on the menu. Atmosphere is kind of older and out dated, but that adds to the charm and is part of the reason we keep going back.
(5)Spencer L.
The food could be horrible and this place would get 5 stars. As amazing a beer selection as you will find in the bottle shop and the restaurant always has interesting beers on tap. The food isn't special, but it isn't bad. All said - go and spend some time in the bottle shop (bring cash - but not a lot, the prices are really good).
(5)Alan R.
The rating is for the store in the back. By far the best selection in the area. The restaurant has some great beers on tap but the food is pretty standard.
(5)M S.
Atmosphere - Very casual and comfortable; Sign out front has a neon martini glass! it seems as though the waitresses have been there forever and even mother/daughter waitresses; many small TVs at bar Food/drink - Well-done "regular" pub food plus some dinners with an Italian theme; You won't get gourmet fare but mostly everything I've had has been very good esp. meatball sandwich; dinners come with soup or salad. Reasonably-priced. Amazing beer list. Service - Always has been good; They have decent descriptions of their many, many draft offerings on their beer list so I never feel the need to ask the waitress about them; my main gripe is that there is no draft beer prices on their draft beer menu. Other - Yes, it is possible to bike here from the city on the Schuylkill River Trail with only a little bit of biking on the street (a bit thru Norristown and on G'town Pike sidewalk). Make a day of it!
(5)Laura M.
Capone's is a GEM! My mom lives in nearby Conshohocken and kept telling me that she just HAD to take me and my boyfriend to this place. From the outside, I didn't expect to be too impressed--it looks like your run of the mill pub on a busy street. But inside...oh sweet baby jesus. It was a busy night, so while we waited for a table to open up we perused the beer selection in the adjacent beer store. It's about as big as my closet (just kidding...I WISH I had a closet that big) but it's crammed to the ceiling with just about every delicious beer that you could ever want from all parts of the country. I had to contain myself, and only came away with a 6 pack of Prohibition's Watermelon Beer and Breckenridge's Vanilla Porter (side note: both are extremely epic). (Additional side note: the beer store is cash only unless you're buying $20 worth of beer.) When it was finally our time to sit, we ordered more beer and lots of grub. I had the cheesesteak, because as a Philly-girl-turned-New-Yorker, I order cheesesteaks wherever I can, whenever I am in the Philly area on principle. It was delish...better than I expected. My boyfriend's ribeye sandwich stole the show...next time you go here, ORDER THIS. I will make it a point to visit Capone's every time I am in town visiting my mom, and not just for the beer: this place does it up right, in every sense of the word, and deserves to stay in business for a long time!
(5)Alexander Y.
This place is out of this world! Matt Capone knows his beer and always has the latest and greatest on tap. The French Onion soup and burgers are stellar! This is one of my favorite places to go and have great beer, food and service. Love all the servers! LOVE this place!
(5)Alicia R.
Gravy fries are to die for!!! Also a great place to get unique beer.
(4)Joshua R.
I like beer. That's why I like Capone's so much. The food is alright, but really I'd never set foot in this bar unless the owner didn't have such great taste when it comes to picking his brews. You'll never visit twice and see the same kegs on tap...they're constantly rotating in new, obscure brews that would be hard to find anywhere else. And the prices are always reasonable. My advice is to get a flight or two so you can sample whatever interests you. Just don't get too attached, because it probably won't be there the next time you show up.
(5)Richard D.
Capone's is a restaurant/bar with a bottle shop in the back. The bar/restaurant area is straightforward - certainly no problems but hardly exceptional. However, the beer selection in the back is amazing. Lots of the harder to find stuff from Founders, Southampton, Three Floyds, etc. And a great selection of belgians too - it's the only place I've seen Saint Lamnivus for example. Hidden away are some Westys too (but too pricy for me at $27 each). This is a PA bottleshop, so the prices aren't super cheap. But they're quite a bit better than any of the ones I went to in Pittsburgh. In addition to awesome selection, Matt Capone really takes care of his customers. He's clearly a beer geek himself, and will make recommendations and is just generally super helpful. In addition, I was there the day before a special tapping of some Founders stuff. And I lamented that I was going to miss it because I was leaving town the next morning. He offered to tap one of them ahead of time so I wouldn't miss out completely.
(5)Lauren Elizabeth S.
As many people have pointed out, the beer selection is a very pleasant surprise! The food was great, too. It was a nice accident that my boyfriend & i ended up there one night.
(4)Ted E.
We work nearby but hadn't tried Capone's yet. On a whim we entered. It was lunch and we noticed a lively bar business. We sat down and were greeted by a very enthusiastic sever who informed us it was a special beer day. Lots of unusual beers on tap. We usually don't have beer at lunch but the beer menu was intriguing. The beer came in very nice wine tasting glasses. I ordered a rather fruity/citrusy beer which was very nice. The burgers were very good - and our server told us not to salt everything because the kitchen is heavy with the salt - very good tip. We will go back here for lunch. My only minor complaint was how long it took to get served. But we didn't mind too much - the beer was that good.
(4)Christine J.
I was on the fence about whether to start writing reviews for out of state restaurants. However, after visiting Capone's I decided that a review was due since it is very likely that I will be coming back here again and again. My boyfriend (the total beer snob) is friends with some of the people who work here and he was very excited to take me here. I got to say, the food and beer did not disappoint! For apps we ordered mussels two ways (one in a red sauce and the other in a white sauce); both were delicious. Next we ordered soups. I had the french onion, which was a little on the salty side, while the BF ordered the soup of the day which was some kind of chicken tortilla soup. I wish I could remember what it was called but all I can remember (due to the beers) was that it was very good. For dinner I ordered a grilled veggie salad and the BF ordered this chicken with risotto dish. Both dinners were excellent and there were tons of left overs for the next day. I wish I could be a thorough of a reviewer on the beers but my pallet is not refined enough to due them any justice. I liked most of what was ordered for me. All in all, I would recommend this place to anyone, not just the beer snobs.
(4)Philip L.
Capone's probably has the best beer selection in Montgomery County. A quick perusal (seems to updated most often on their Facebook page) shows some uncommon taps from Sierra Nevada, Bell's, Ithaca and Lagunitas. Prices are very reasonable as well as it's rare to see anything much over $5 and there's usually a bit of a theme unifying a bunch of them. Have twice had the food, the mussels special (Thursday nights) and the wings are good. Roast Beef was decent but not worth going out of the way for (the Trippel I was drinking probably had something to do with my overall impression of the accompanying food). The front bar has kind of a weird layout--the building is overall an old house style place with the bar in a large front room that likely started off as a sunporch. The bottleshop should be mentioned as well, though I couldn't believe all the folks buying mass produced american dreck with all the primo stuff around. For my local beer places, Capone's is closely behind TJ's in Paoli for third (Theresa's Next door still #1 overall). Coupla' updates...Saturday from 4-6 is 25 cent wings (minimum of 10) and they'll do growlers...reasonably priced too. Also doing samplers. Finally, they're closed Sunday through about April (Bottle Shop is open though).
(4)Jon K.
Food = C+ bar food taken down slightly by weird Twin Peaks-esque wait staff. Beer = A+++++ to the ninth power. A legit awe-inspiring selection of hopped libations, many on tap but it's the bottleshop around the side that really shines and is very worth going out of your way for. Good wings though, and hit up All You Can Eat Crab night as well.
(4)Greg F.
Great beer selection. The food is okay, but the beer choices are excellent.
(4)Mary b.
My hubby and I have eaten here for years. We've never eaten in the restaurant, only in the bar but it makes no difference. The food is surprisingly good. The regular menu is full of great snacks, sandwiches and entrees. There are always specials - very unique and interesting - which you never expect in a place like this; but the specials are awesome. The service in the bar is very good. Servers are very friendly. Lots of TVs and great place to watch Phillies, Flyers etc. The prices are GREAT. We can eat and drink very well for less than $50. I am not a microbrew beer drinker but again another surprise - they have a nice selection of microbrews. Capone's is one of those great neighborhood finds.
(4)Bill R.
If you like a great selection of beer, great wings, clams, and mussels than this place is for you. The wings are double fried which makes them the crispiest I have ever had. Great clams special on Wednesdays and the mussels are great too. Haven't tried any other menu items but I would go back for what I mentioned above. Reasonably priced as well. The beer store in the back is one of a kind as well. Last time I was there I heard something like 498 different kinds of beer between whats on tap and in bottles. Ridiculous!
(4)O S.
Great service and great food at reasonable prices.
(5)Julie S.
Went to Capone's based on the reviews here on Yelp.com . We were very disappointed. With a name like Capone's you'd think their Italian food would shine, but we were wrong. I asked the server what the best thing on the menu was and she said the chicken and shrimp francaise. chicken francaise is one of my favorite dishes so I ordered it. The breading on the chicken and shrimp was way too much, it felt like I was eating a piece of fried chicken with bland lemon sauce. The friend I was with ordered the Chicken Alfredo pasta dish and it had a weird after taste--she was especially disappointed because she comes from a large Italian family and has high expectations. As for the appetizers we had they were the best part of the meal, however I wouldn't classify them as Italian food so perhaps if you go there stick to the bar type food (sandwiches and apps). The service was good and so was the beer list, however I will not be running back anytime soon.
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