Front Street Cafe

Fresh + Friendly + Philadelphia

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Restaurant

Healthy. Sustainable. Soul satisfying. Serving breakfast every day starting at 8am, with our lunch and dinner menus running until 10pm Sun-Thurs and 11pm Fri-Sat.

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Patio/Garden

Step through the back door and into our garden, a delightful green space for dining and private parties. Just steps from Front Street, but miles from everywhere else.

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Coffee & Juice

Coffee / Juice

Wake up with us and start your day at our full service coffee bar or try one of our organic fresh squeezed juices. We’ll be there for you starting at 6 a.m.

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Focused on your Health

Front Street Cafe strives to offer the highest quality foods possible and utilizes local plant based farm to table and organic ingredients whenever available.

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MENUS

FOOD

Breakfast: served 8am – 3pm Daily
Lunch: served 11am – 3pm Daily
Afternoon Menu: served 3pm – 5pm Monday – Friday (3pm – 4pm on Saturday & Sunday)
Dinner and Specials: served 5pm – 10pm Daily (5pm – 11pm on Friday and Saturday, 5pm – 9pm on Sunday)
The Kitchen is Closed: Saturday & Sunday from 4pm – 5pm

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BREAKFAST

PLATTERS

VEGAN WAFFLE BITES
waffle battered bananas, maple syrup
11
Front Street Breakfast
two eggs any style or tofu scramble, porridge bread, smoked black beans,
* choice of applewood bacon, turkey sausage, mushroom scrapple or mushroom bacon
* choice of breakfast potatoes or house greens salad
13
Front Street Benedict
everything english muffin, tofu scramble or poached eggs, vegan hollandaise, * choice of applewood bacon, turkey sausage, mushroom scrapple, mushroom bacon or house cured salmon add 2
14
Vegetable Hash
potatoes, squash, mushrooms, onions, peppers with tofu scramble or poached eggs
11
CHIPOTLE HASH
slow roasted chicken, chipotle sauce, potatoes, butternut squash, mushrooms, onions, peppers with sunny side eggs
12
Omelet Du Jour
omelet of the day, house dressed greens
10
CHICKEN & WAFFLE BITES
waffle battered chicken, maple syrup
11
Gravlax Platter
cured salmon, everything english muffin, chive cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, avocado, capers, pickled red onions and greens salad
14
Bananas Foster Hotcakes
whole grain pancakes, walnuts, bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark rum, cashew cream
13
Stuffed French Toast
white chocolate cream, cinnamon, apple-butter compote, walnuts
14
ACAI BOWL
acai banana whip, coconut, fresh seasonal fruits, house made nuts and seeds granola
10
QUINOA OAT PORRIDGE
apple compote, almond milk, cinnamon, coconut, cashew cream, house made nuts and seeds granola
10
Huevos Rancheros
sunny-side eggs, cheddar, black beans, basmati rice, quinoa, tortilla, cilantro crema, chipotle salsa, citrus dressed greens, jalapenos, pickled radish, tomatoes
14

BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

with house salad, shoestring fries, breakfast potatoes or bbq chips

APPLEWOOD BACON
scrambled eggs, applewood bacon and mahon cheese, brioche bun
12
TURKEY BACON
scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, gouda, sriracha aioli, brioche bun
12
VEGAN SCRAPPLE
tofu scramble, vegan scrapple and garlic-thyme aioli, brioche bun
11

BREAKFAST SIDES

Applewood Smoked Bacon 5
Cured Turkey Bacon 5
Vegan Scrapple 4
Maple Mushroom Bacon 4

Breakfast Potatoes 4
Shoestring Fries 6
Vegetable Hash 4
Smoked Black Beans 4

House Dressed Greens 4
Gluten Free Bagel 3.50
Everything English Muffin 2.50
Eggs 4

*all eggs are organic and cage free
**gluten free substitutions are available for an additional $1

BRUNCH COCKTAILS

Lillet Vive
Lillet blanc, berries, mint, tonic
9
Bloody Mary / Maria
vodka or tequila, house-made bloody mix, pickled veggies
9
MASTER ST MOCHA
Kahlua, tequila, chocolate, espresso
10
Mimosa
prosecco, choice of orange, grapefruit, pomegranate or pineapple
9

AFTERNOON MENU

Served from 3pm to 4pm

SOUP DU JOUR
ask about our soup of the day
FRENCH ONION SOUP
toasted brioche, vegan herbed provolone or mahon cheese
7
CHILI BOWL
hearty lentil chili, gluten-free cornbread muffin
8
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
with cucumber-dill dressing
also available in garlic-sriracha sauce
12
SHOESTRING FRIES
Spicy Ketchup
Loaded Shoestring Fries: garlic-thyme aioli, lentil chili, mushroom-bacon bits, chives - $9
6
FSC BLACK BEAN BURGER
proprietary blend of black beans, carrots and grains, with cucumber-dill aioli, arugula, house pickles, on a vegan brioche bun
12
CHIPOTLE TURKEY BURGER
jalapeno-tomato jam, avocado, bibb lettuce, garlic aioli, brioche bun
13
ALL NATURAL BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
mustard maple aioli, pickles, butter lettuce, brioche bun
*add applewood bacon or sliced avocado 2
12
ALL NATURAL BURGER
all natural beef, mahón cheese, charred scallion, garlic thyme aioli, applewood bacon, tomato jam, pickles on a toasted brioche bun
14
GRIDDLED CHEESE
gouda, cheddar, herbed butter and onions, brioche toast
10
KALE CAESAR
kale, walnut picada, roasted tomatoes, picked red onions, caesar dressing
10

LUNCH

Available after 11am

STARTERS and SALADS

Soup Du Jour
ask about our soup of the day
6
Buffalo Cauliflower
available sauce flavors:
garlic - Sriracha sauce
buffalo sauce, or general tso sauce
12
Kale Caesar Salad
kale, walnut picada, roasted tomatoes, pickled red onions, caesar dressing
*add feta cheese 2
10
FRENCH ONION SOUP
toasted brioche, vegan herbed provolone or mahon cheese
7
Chili Bowl
hearty lentil chili, gluten-free cornbread muffin
8
Harvest Salad
maple roasted butternut squash, arugula, frisee, dried cranberries, pepitas, quinoa, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
11
Tostada Grain Bowl
smoked black beans, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, pickled jalapeno, greens, quinoa and rice, chipotle salsa, cilantro - lime crema dressing
*add grilled tofu or grilled chicken 3 / *add poached egg 2 / *add grilled shrimp 6
14

SANDWICHES

with house salad, shoestring fries, bbq chips or cup of soup
gluten free substitutions are available for an additional charge

FSC BLACK BEAN BURGER
proprietary blend of black beans, carrots and grains, with cucumber-dill aioli, arugula, pickles, brioche bun
12
BBQ JACKFRUIT SANDWICH
apple slaw, fried onions, brioche
13
THE SPICY ITALIAN
grilled tofu or chicken, aged provolone or vegan provolone, garlic broccoli rabe, spicy tomatoes, Italian vinaigrette, baguette
12
Griddled Cheese
gouda, cheddar, herbed butter and onions, brioche toast
10
CHIPOTLE TURKEY BURGER
jalapeno-tomato jam, garlic aioli, bibb lettuce, avocado, brioche
13
ALL NATURAL BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
all natural chicken, mustard maple aioli, pickles, butter lettuce, toasted brioche
*add applewood bacon or avocado 2
12
ALL NATURAL BURGER
all natural beef, mahón cheese, tomato jam, garlic thyme aioli, toasted brioche, applewood bacon
14

DINNER

Small Plates

Chili Bowl
hearty lentil chili, gluten-free cornbread muffin
8
Loaded Shoestring Fries
garlic-thyme aioli, lentil chili, mushroom-bacon bits, chives
9
Buffalo Cauliflower
- buffalo sauce and cucumber-dill aioli
- garlic-sriracha
- general tso sauce
12
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
warm vegan dip served with corn tortilla chips, walnut picada
10
Chicken Tenders
potato crusted, maple aioli, basil aioli, house made bbq sauce
11
FRIED MOZZARELLA
vegan cashew mozzarella, gluten-free marcona parmesan crust, pomodoro
11

Salads & Sandwiches

*add grilled tofu or chicken 3
*add poached egg 2 *add grilled shrimp 6

Kale Caesar Salad
walnut picada, roasted tomatoes, pickled red onions, caesar dressing
*add feta cheese 2
10
VEGAN CHEESE STEAK
shaved tofu, herbed onions, vegan cheese whiz, ancho and porcini powder, hoagie roll
13
THE SPICY ITALIAN
grilled tofu or chicken, aged provolone or vegan provolone, garlic broccoli rabe, spicy tomatoes, Italian vinaigrette, hoagie roll
12
BBQ JACKFRUIT SANDWICH
appleslaw, fried onions straws, brioche
13
FSC BLACK BEAN BURGER
proprietary blend of black beans, carrots and grains, with cucumber-dill aioli, arugula, house pickles, on a vegan brioche bun
*add sliced avocado 2
12
HARVEST SALAD
maple roasted butternut squash, arugula, frisee, dried cranberries, pepitas, quinoa, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
11
TOSTADA GRAIN BOWL
smoked black beans, avocado, tomatoes, pickled jalapeno and radish, greens, quinoa and rice, chipotle salsa, cilantro – lime crema dressing
14
CHIPOTLE TURKEY BURGER
jalapeno-tomato jam, garlic aioli, bibb lettuce, avocado, brioche
13
ALL NATURAL BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
All natural chicken, mustard maple aioli, pickles, butter lettuce, toasted brioche
*add applewood bacon or avocado 2
12
All Natural Burger
all natural beef, mahón cheese, garlic thyme aioli, toasted brioche, applewood bacon, spiced ketchup, pickles on a toasted brioche bun
14

DINNER SPECIALS

Specials Menu may change Daily, so this may not be an accurate reflection of available items.

LIGHT FARE

FRENCH ONION SOUP
toasted brioche, vegan herbed provolone or mahon cheese
7
ROASTED BEET HUMMUS
feta, caraway, maple-paprika brushed pita, cucumbers
11
BURRATA CAPRESE
heirloom tomatoes, hazelnut-pesto, aged balsamic, fried garlic
12
SHRIMP CEVICHE
tostones, cucumber, avocado, citrus, jalapeno
12
MAC ‘N’ CHEESE
gluten free pasta, cheese sauce, vegan mozzarella, marcona parm
9
VEGETABLE QUESADILLA
black beans, caramelized onions, avocado, kale, roasted tomatoes, queso sauce, corn tortilla, cilantro crema, chipotle salsa, pickled onions
11

LARGE PLATES

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
spaghetti squash, lentil meatballs, romesco sauce, marcona parm
15
FRIED EGGPLANT TERRINE
fresh whole milk or vegan ricotta, pomodoro, broccolini, aged balsamic
15
MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLE
roasted mushrooms, butternut squash, broccolini, swiss chard, olive oil, marcona parm
*add shrimp 6 *add chicken 3
15
BRAISED CHICKEN BOLOGNESE
tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, bucatini pasta, parmesan cheese
16
SHRIMP AND GRITS
bloody butcher grits, Argentinian shrimp, rainbow swiss chard, shallots, roasted tomatoes, aged cheddar and parmesan cheeses, smoked paprika oil
16
CRAB CAKES
jumbo lump crab, mango-cilantro relish, apple slaw, old bay remoulade
19
SHRIMP & PEA RISOTTO
shrimp, arborio rice, saffron-lobster stock, peas, white wine, butter, parmesan
18
MARKET FISH
ask your server about today’s special
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CULOTTE STEAK
caper-chimichurri, plantain mofongo, blackening seasoning, peppers and onions
21

LATE NIGHT MENU

Available Friday and Saturday from 11pm-1am

SHOESTRING FRIES
tomato jam
add parm & truffle oil - $2
6
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
with cucumber-dill dressing
also available in garlic-sriracha sauce
12
CHICKEN TENDERS
potato crusted, maple aioli, basil aioli, house made bbq sauce
11
FRIED MOZZARELLA
vegan cashew mozzarella, gluten-free marcona parmesan crust, pomodoro
11
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
warm vegan dip served with corn tortilla chips, walnut picada
10
FSC BLACK BEAN BURGER
proprietary blend of black beans, carrots and grains, with cucumber-dill aioli, arugula, house pickles, on a vegan brioche bun
12
ALL NATURAL BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
mustard maple aioli, pickles, butter lettuce, brioche bun
* add applewood bacon or sliced avocado 2
12
GRILLED FLAT BREADS
roasted vegetables, vegan mozz, pomodoro, balsamic, marcona parm 11
pesto, pecorino romano, roasted tomatoes, parmesan 11
grilled chicken, bacon, gouda, red onion, barbecue sauce 12

COFFEE/TEA

ORGANIC COFFEE

DRIP COFFEE
2.00
BOTTOMLESS COFFEE
3.00
ICED COFFEE
3.00
ESPRESSO
2.25
CORTADO
3.00
CAPPUCINO
3.25
LATTE
3.50
AMERICANO
2.50
MACCHIATO
2.75
MOCHA LATTE
3.75
HOT CHOCOLATE
3.50
HOT CIDER
3.00

Milk options:
Whole / Skim / Coconut, Soy or Almond +.50
*Most drinks available iced

VERO DISTILLED & SPARKLING WATER

Now offering unlimited Vero distilled and sparkling water available in house for $1 per person

ORGANIC TEAS

Hot 3.25 / Latte 3.50 / Iced 3.25

CAFFEINATED

ENGLISH BREAKFAST
EARL GREY
MASALA CHAI
GREEN SENCHA
YERBA MATE
PEACH BLOSSOM

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BLACK SUMMER LEMON
BLACK PEACH
GREEN CITRUS
WILD BERRY HIBISCUS
BLUEBERRY ROOIBOS

HERBAL and DECAF

TURMERIC GINGER
CHAMOMILE
HIBISCUS
PEPPERMINT
WEST CAPE CHAI
OOLONG

TEA LATTE

MASALA CHAI LATTE
TURMERIC GINGER CHAI LATTE
MATCHA LATTE

DRAFT KOMBUCHA

*ask about our daily selection of bottled and draft kombucha 6.00

JUICE/SMOOTHIES

Check out our organic, fresh-squeezed juices and delicious smoothies

JUICES

CLASSIC
fresh squeezed O.J.
7 oz 3.50 / 12 oz 6.00
GRAPEFRUIT
fresh squeezed grapefruit
7 oz 3.50 / 12 oz 6.00
FIREFLY
carrot, pineapple, lemon, orange, ginger, turmeric
7oz 4.50 / 12oz 7.00
GINGER AID
turmeric, ginger, apple, beet, cucumber, lemon
7oz 4.50 / 12oz 7.00
EVERGREEN
cucumber, basil, apple, celery, kale, lime
7oz 4.50 / 12oz 7.00
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Freshly juiced, lightly sweetened
16oz 4.00

SMOOTHIES

16 oz 8.00
Add Vegan Protein 2.00
ACAI BERRY
mixed berries, acai, banana, orange
SUPER GREEN
hemp, coconut, greens, cacao, orange, banana
MATCHA MINT CHIP
cacao, mint, matcha, almond maple, banana, vanilla
GOLDEN GLOW
pineapple, turmeric, orange, coconut, banana
CHOCO MACA
banana, cocoa, maple, maca, almond
CREAMSICLE
orange, vanilla, banana, coconut

WINE

SPARKLING

SERATA, PROSECCO DOC
Glera, Veneto, Italy
yellow apple, pear, creamy bubbles
9 / 39

WHITE

SAUVIGNON BLANC, COLUMBARD 2014
Les 3 Domaines La Croix Blanche, Côtes de Gascogne, France
grapefruit, lime, tangy acidity
9 / 38
CHARDONNAY 2015
Domaine Jouclary, Pays d’Oc, France
vanilla, apple, tropical fruit
10 / 42
RIESLING 2014
Fox Run, Finger Lakes, NY
orchard fruit, slate, lime peel
12 / 50

ROSE

TANNAT 2016
Artesana, Canelones, Uruguay
juicy, red berry fruit, fresh acidity
10 / 42
GARNACHA, CARINENA 2016
Campos de Luz, Spain
strawberry, flowers, hints of creaminess
8 / 36

RED

MONTEPULCIANO 2013
Bella Vita, Abruzzo, Italy
fresh red cherry, floral, silky palate
8 / 32
MERLOT, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013
Chateau le Bergey, Bordeaux, France
raspberry, wild bramble, spice
11 / 46
MONASTRELL, SYRAH, PETIT VERDOT 2014
Pinodoncel, Jumilla, Spain
mature red fruit, complex, elegant, soft and spicy
12 / 50
NERO D’AVOLA 2014
Alcesti “L’Isola dei Profumi” Rosso, Sicily, IT
dark fruit, jammy, smoky undertones
9 / 35

DRAFTS

We have 16 rotating draft beers on tap and 20 bottles for you to choose from.

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

SUMMER TIDE
Summertide Expressions Revivalist gin, Lillet, lime, cucumber, basil, tonic
10
STATESIDE STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Stateside vodka, house made strawberry lemonade
9
THE STELLA
Tito’s vodka, Campari, grapefruit, rosemary, house-made bitters
11
FRONT 75
St. Germain, gin, honey, lemon, Prosecco
10
COCO FRESCA
Faber rum, coconut water, lime, Barrows Ginger
7
CINNAMON MARGARITA
Espolon Blanco, cinnamon, cayenne, lime
10
OLD CITY
Kinsey Rye, Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro, Cherry Heering, house-made bitters
11
MAPLE SOUR
Bulleit bourbon, Carpano, lemon, maple, house-made bitters
10
THE DREAMSICLE
Amaretto, lemon, lime, orange
9
MASTER ST MOCHA
Kahlua, tequila, chocolate, espresso
10
SEASONAL SANGRIA
9
catering to you Plan your next event with Front Street

Make your next event one to remember in one of our private event spaces.  Our second floor can accommodate 60 seated and the outdoor garden space can accommodate up to 80 seated guests or 120 with the bar.  Flexible catering packages available to fit any type of gathering.

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Reservations Never Required. But Always Recommended.

Reservations or Inquiries

Phone
(215) 515-3073
Email
reservations@frontstreetcafe.net

Front Street Cafe

Address
1253 N Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(1 Block from the Girard El Station)
Email
contact@frontstreetcafe.net
Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 7am-Midnight
Friday & Saturday: 7am-2am
Kitchen closed Sat & Sun from 4pm-5pm