The Institute Craft Bar & Kitchen Menu

525 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
  • SOUPS/SALADS

    • Classic Tomato Soup (V)

      Creamy tomato soup with a sour cream drizzle and croutons
      $6.75
    • Caesar Salad (V, *V+)

      Romaine, house made caesar dressing, shredded parmesan, croutons. Small - 9.00 Large - 11.00
    • Chop Salad (G, V, *V+)

      Iceberg/Romaine blend, roasted corn, black beans, tomato, onions, pepitas, cucumbers, avocado and queso fresco
      $12.00
    • Chili (G, *V)

      A hearty chili featuring Beyond Beef, black beans, red peppers, onions and roasted corn topped with shredded cheddar and jack cheeses
      $7.25
    • Add To Your Salad

      Roasted Vegetables (v+) - 4.00 Steak - 5.50 Shrimp - 6.50 Chicken - 4.50
    • Salad Dressings

      Caesar, Vegan Caesar, (g, v+) Avocado Vinaigrette (g, v+), Honey Mustard (g), Ranch (g, v)
  • STARTERS

    • Chicken Wings (G)

      Aji Amarillo (Institute hot sauce) Korean BBQ or Dry Rub
      $13.75
    • Boneless Vegetarian Wings (V)

      Aji Amarillo (Institute hot sauce) , Korean BBQ or Dry Rub
      $12.50
    • Ribs (G)

      Slow smoked, achiote BBQ sauce, served in 4 bone increments
      $12.00
    • Avocado Pico De Gallo (G, V+)

      Served with tortilla chips
      $7.50
    • Cauliflower Bites (V+)

      Panko crusted and deep fried. Served with ranch dressing. Ají Amarillo, Korean BBQ or Dry Rub
      $8.75
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Smoked chicken, mixed cheddar and jack cheeses, pico de Gallo and caramelized onions in a flour tortilla with chipotle sauce, sour cream and a green onion/cilantro/jalapeño garnish
      $11.00
    • Roasted Vegetables (G, V+)

      Brussel sprouts, herloom carrots, cauliflower, red onion
      $6.50
    • Fried Cheese (*G)

      Cornmeal crusted and pan fried queso blanco, served with a side of warm salsa
      $9.00
    • Chili Nachos (V)

      Cheddar and jack cheese, pico de gallo, Beyond “meat” Chili, sour cream and a green onion, jalapeño and cilantro garnish
      $13.00
    • Tinga Chicken Nachos (G)

      Cheddar and jack cheeses, tinga chicken, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, green onion/cilantro/jalapeño garnish
      $12.50
    • Mexican Street Corn Nachos (G, V)

      Roasted street corn, queso fresco, green onion, cilantro and jalapeño
      $12.00
    • Cheese Nachos (G, V)

      Cheddar and Jack cheeses, pico de gallo, sour cream, green onion/cilantro/jalapeño garnish
      $9.00
    • Chicken Fingers

      Panko crusted and fried golden brown. Served with french fries and aji aioli.
      $10.75
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy fried Brussels sprouts with caramelized onions, bacon, queso fresco and a balsamic glaze
      $9.50
  • SANDWICHES

    • All Sandwiches Come With Fries, Substitute A Salad For $1.00

    • Institute Burger (*G)

      2- 4oz. custom blend beef patties, Institute sauce, lettuce, tomato, potato roll, pickle spear Single - 9.00
      $13.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Buttermilk soaked breast, aji aioli, sliced dill pickles, potato roll. Can be served grilled. Add Aji Amarillo sauce for .50
      $12.00
    • Beyond Burger (G, V, *V+)

      4 oz. patty, vegan Institute sauce, lettuce, tomato, potato roll, pickle spear. Double patty - 16.00 Add Vegan Cheese or Vegan Bacon - 1.00
      $11.00
    • Crispy Fish Sandwich

      Fried flounder, escabeche slaw, jalapeño/caper tartar, potato roll
      $11.00
    • Steak Tacos

      2 Corn tortillas, grilled flank steak, queso fresco, caramelized onion, green onion/cilantro/jalapeño garnish and aji aioli. 3 - 16.00
      $12.00
    • Shrimp Taco (G)

      Shrimp, avocado, pickled red onion, siracha crema with a green onion/cilantro/jalapeño garnish
      $13.00
    • Grilled Cheese

      Queso fresco, cheddar, grilled potato bread. Substitute Tomato Soup for fries - 3.00
      $10.00
    • Cubano

      Roast pork, smoked ham, dill pickles, dijon, Swiss cheese on toasted baguette
      $12.00
    • Brisket Sandwich

      Slow smoked beef brisket with a tangy jus and horseradish cream sauce topped with melted sharp provolone cheese on a potato bun
      $12.50
    • Enhance Your Sandwich Experience With:

      Sharp cheddar cheese, Sharp provolone, Swiss - 1.00 Bacon, Avocado - 1.50 Tomato, Red Onion, Caramelized onion, Jalapeños or Aji amarillo sauce - .50
    • Pastrami

      House cured and smoked brisket on griddled marble rye with sauerkraut, thousand island dressing and Swiss cheese.
      $12.75
  • ENTRÉES

    • Ribs (G) (8 Bone)

      Slow smoked, Achiote BBQ glaze, yucca fries, excabeche slaw
      $22.00
    • Gaucho Steak (G)

      8 oz. Flat Iron steak, chimichurri sauce, roasted vegetables, yucca fries
      $20.00
    • Salmon (G)

      Pan seared and dry rubbed center cut salmon, rice, roasted vegetables
      $20.00
    • Tortelloni With Chicken

      5 cheese Tortelloni and tomatoes topped with grilled chicken in a white wine, parmesan-pesto cream sauce. Without Chicken - 11.00 Substitute Shrimp - 2.50
      $16.00
    • Chicken Trujillo

      Twin seared chicken breasts in a bright and spicy tomato sauce topped with queso fresco. Served with rice and roasted vegetables.
      $15.75
    • Brisket Entreé (G)

      Slow smoked beef brisket with a tangy jus and a side of horseradish cream sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
      $18.00
    • Shrimp Fettuccini

      Fettuccini I a chipotle-chorizo cream with grilled shrimp, parmesan and garlic bread. Substitute chicken $16.00
      $17.50
  • DESSERTS

    • Cheesecake

      Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
      $7.50
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      Served with whipped cream and berries
      $6.50
    • Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

      House made vanilla ice cream, two chocolate chip cookies with a caramel and chocolate drizzle
      $6.50
    • Apple Crisp

      Granny Smith apples bakes with fall spices and topped with a brown sugar-cinnamon granola.
      $6.50
  • BRUNCH MENU

    • Saturday And Sunday 10-3

    • Caesar Salad (*G, V, *V+)

      Romaine shaved parmesan, croutons. Large - 11.00
      $9.00
    • Chop Salad (G, V, *V+)

      Iceberg/Romaine blend, roasted corn, black beans, tomato, onions, pepitas, cucumbers, avocado and queso fresco
      $12.00
    • Buttermilk Pancakes (V)

      Choice of breakfast meat, honey butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream and berries. Full Stack (3) - 11.00 Add blueberries or chocolate chips - .75
      $9.00
    • Fried Chicken And Waffles

      Fried chicken breast, waffle, honey butter, powdered sugar, whipped cream, maple syrup and berries
      $15.00
    • Huevos Rancheros (*V)

      Two corn sopes, re-fried black beans, cheddar-jack cheeses, chorizo, pico de gallo, over-easy eggs, ranchero sauce, avocado and a green onion/cilantro/jalapeño garnish, served with crispy potato wedges
      $13.00
    • The Gringo (*G)

      Philly Muffin, Dijon mustard, house cured and smoked maple ham, over-easy eggs and Swiss cheese, served with crispy potato wedges
      $12.00
    • Eggs Benedict (*G, *V)

      Two poached eggs, sauteéd spinach and tomato on Philly Muffins topped with Holland side sauce and served with crispy potato wedges. Brisket - 15.00 Smoked Ham - 13.00
      $11.00
    • The Chicken And The Egg

      Our fried chicken sandwich tossed in Aji Amarillo sauce with a sharp cheddar cheese and an over easy egg on a potato bun served with crispy potato wedges
      $13.50
    • Eggs Your Way (*G, *V)

      Two eggs your way with your choice of breakfast meat and toast, served with crispy fried potato wedges
      $12.00
    • Avocado Toast (*G, *V)

      Multigrain toast, smashed avocado blend, served with crispy potato wedges. Add egg - 2.00 Add bacon or vegetarian bacon - 3.00 Add tomato - .50 Add cheese - 1.00
      $11.00
    • The Franklin (*G)

      House made Italian sausage patty, over-easy eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, Siracha/Agave drizzle, Philly muffin, served with crispy potato wedges
      $12.50
    • Breakfast Burger (*G, *V+)

      4 oz. Beef Patty, potato roll, Institute sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, an over-easy egg, served with crispy potato wedges. Beyond Patty - 14.00
      $11.00
    • French Toast

      Cinnamon, vanilla French Toast served with bananas, strawberries, powdered sugar, whipped cream, honey butter and maple syrup. Served with your choice of breakfast meat.
      $14.00
    • Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

      Comes with powdered sugar, honey butter, maple syrup, berries, whipped cream and your choice of a breakfast meat.
      $11.00
    • Huevos San Lucas

      Andouilles sausage and our house made warm salsa topped with three over easy eggs, cheddar jack cheese, and guacamole. Served with fresh fried tortilla chips.
      $13.00

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