Casmar Cafe

I’m a big fan of dive bars, but this place is just downright gross. The only positive thing I can say about it is that it’s dirt cheap, like everyone else is saying. I don’t know what was more disturbing during my first visit to this hell hole last night — the creepy, bizarre staff or the wasted, drugged-​out patrons. I have no idea how there aren’t frequent drug busts at this place; I’ve never seen anything like it in conshohocken and I plan on never going there again.

I’ve been here a couple of times — Not a regular by any means. But, I’ve been here a few times, and have always had a blast. Maybe it’s the people — maybe it’s the cheap alcohol — maybe it’s the food, or maybe it’s the people there. This review, is from the time I went there to ‘write a review’.
First Look — Small, dimly lit Place in Conshy. Plenty Of parking. Round Bar table, a few TV screens. Pool table in the back. Juke Box. Lot’s of Regulars. Really wallet loving Happy hour. Two coolers with Carry out bottles!
Happy hour: M-​F 4:30 to 6:30. Half off Draughts — $ 1.65 20oz Yuenglings for me. Half off appetizers. Everything else $ 0.50 off. Will make anyone happy.
TIP:The Chessesteak is really good — Fresh and soft hoagie roll, «Loaded» with well cooked steak with fried onions and mushroom. Yum!
First thing you’ll notice — Really strong group of local regulars. Everyone knows each other, and on entry, everyone is welcomed not only by the bartender but the customers as well!
if you dont like situations with people talking loudly, where you may be forced to listen in on their conversation as they yell across the bar — then you may want to sit at a table. As for me — I couldn’t help chuckle every 2 minutes, and was warmly welcomed to join in on the conversation.
The only thing Casmar Lacks — is a younger crowd base. Conversations — intellectual or funny are aplenty!
But, I just wish there was a similar group of ‘younger’ people that frequented this place, so I «personally» don’t feel out of place. (the crowd at Casmar is very inclusive!!) And I feel that absence every time I’m there. (minus 1 star)
Also last time I went there — I saw wedding and christmas cards being ‘made’ and handed out — («here, Paul, mail this to yourself — it’s your invitation to my wedding»).
And the most fantastic scene — which makes me want to become a regular —
Every regular had their own Christmas stocking (with their name on it) over the bar. I counted about 30.

Love the Casmar. Great food and honestly good people. To quote Neill, «best reuben I’ve ever had in my life». And Neill is old. Lol

The Casmar is not closed! Open and happy as ever!

Great value. Great dive. I haven’t had the food. Friendly service.

I participated in a Conshy Bar Crawl last weekend, and was recommended to eat here after a long day of boozing. I ordered the Casmar burger with Casmar fries and my boyfriend got the cheesesteak. The fries were awful but everything else was very tasty and flavorful! Good bar food and not too expensive.
As for the atmosphere, typical dive bar, but not as scary as some of the other places we went to nearby…

Just like the bar my poppop used to take me to. garlic bread cheese steak goes great with a cheap shot and a beer. pick up a game of pool when you are done.

Ever notice how the TV show Cops always seem to be in Florida in some trailer park busting funny meth heads? Well, if they ever come out with a show called Bar Cops, this will acquire most of the raw footage.
Most reviews are right. If you have a 20 dollar bill and absolutely don’t feel like walking further than 100 yards then this is your place. If you ask me what was worse, Bobby Burgers or this place, I may slightly lean towards Bobby’s but not by much.
Bottom line; If you ever wondered where all of our money goes from our taxes we put into welfare, take a trip to the Casmar.

Disclaimer — I live extremely close, and am willing to concede that close proximity lends itself to a favorable review.
That being said, who doesn’t love a good, shady neighborhood bar. This is a place where nearly everyone is welcome, trouble is often encouraged, and there is an entire shelf of 3 olives vodka sold for pennies.
It is a very small bar, despite the relatively large square footage for this type of locale. I’m talking maybe 15 seats at the bar. There are allegedly a few pool tables, and one or two bar tables maybe to be had, but since I am terrible at pool and like to stay close to my bartenders, I cannot vouch for either. What I can say is that it’s comfortable enough, certainly cheap enough, and last time I stopped in the bartender was wearing a backpack with a stuffed Yoda attached, and was trying to get Yoda wasted.
Tell me that doesn’t sound like a good time.

typical conshy hell hole. good for a shooter once in a while.

This place freaks me out.
They used to have a full food menu, and occasionally I’d get a cheesesteak. But then PA’s smoking laws changed and they opted to drop their food output in favor of continuing to allow smoking indoors.
It’s a grungy, dark, colorless Moe’s Tavern inside, and on busy drinking nights you’ll find the kind of people here who your parents told you not to hang out with in grade school.
Two stars for the pool tables. Everything else about it, especially when combined with alcohol, is like a bad dream.

This is a local favorite. Small Irish bar off the main street that has some of the best tasting food and the lowest prices around. The bar is what is seems, a local spot.
Probably not a good place to bring your first date, but if your looking to shoot pool, smoke a cig, drink a Bud and hang out with some friends, this is a place to do it.

This is the place to go if you live within one block and do not want to walk further, or only have five dollars to get trashed for the evening. Also, people still smoke in here.
One fun event– they have a rib cook off in the summer. The locals from Conshy all bring their best ribs, and you can sample ribs and drink (all you can!) for five bucks. Had a great time… i think…

The polar opposite of nearby East 8 or Spamp’s, you won’t find Jersey Shore yuppies dancing to a DJ here. This place features all the necessary features of a true dive bar: jukebox on the wall, familiar beers on draft, all in a down-​to-​earth atmosphere. Casmar serves this crowd well.
Their prices are reasonable and the bartenders are approachable. They sell 6-​packs to go, which is a plus. So why 3-​stars, you ask? I can’t find anything distinctly wrong with Casmar, its just not memorable or significant.

I love going to this place. It is an alcoholics paradise. I like to go here as a last stop of the night. The Bar tenders are cool. The dude Bill is the fucking man!!! props to him! they are open late an when it is last call you can just buy some beer from the cooler for the ride home! Heaven? I don’t know, but this is most likely the closest I’ll ever get to it. Yeah Casmar!

This is my idea of a great neighborhood bar. The bartender is welcoming, you get a nod or a smile from the other patrons, the drinks are cheap, and best of all, the food is terrific. Let me wax lyrical about Jimmy Chips. Ahhh… they are a cross between a potato chip and a French Fry. Slivers of potato fried to perfection, accompanied by Cheese Whiz and sour cream. Like numerous menu items, they are named after one of the regulars who invented it. Burgers are good, meatball sandwich excels, and grilled cheese on a pretzel roll is another star item. Conshy’s finest!

This was my second and last stop as part of the 3^rd Annual Conshy Bar Tour. Before the tour, I didn’t even know this place existed.
Christy (or Khristy?), our bartender, provided more than a few relatively inexpensive shots for our party — we’re talking around $ 3/​shot! I’m unsure if their drink prices were negotiated for the tour and need to return or call to verify «regular» prices. Given the crowd that piled in, the patience shown by many of the café’s staff was impressive. Of course, I’m sure the last two Conshy Bar Tours prepared them for this year’s onslaught.
Color me stupid, but with good prices, fun friends around, and a rockin’ bartender, how can anyone NOT rate this place well? Stop by Cozmo Café if you’re in the neighborhood.