• Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia
  • The Institute Bar

The Institute Bar

(215) 765-8515
  • 549 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
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  • American (New) ,  Bar Food ,  Central American ,  Latin American
  • $$$$$
(215) 765-8515
  • Menu
  • Munchies
    Starters and Snacks
    • Empanada $7

      Chicken, sausage, spicy rice and cheddar.

    • Most Triumphant Tots $12

      Pulled pork or vegetables, BBQ, cheddar jack cheese, black bean salsa and pickled jalapenos.

    • Fried Catfish Bites $10.5

      With fries and Cajun tartar sauce.

    • Mac & Cheese $9

      Roasted garlic alfredo, mixed cheeses and cheddar cracker crumbs.

    • Hummus Plate $9.5

      With pita and veggies. Vegan. Vegetarian.

    • Quesadilla $9.5

      Cheddar jack, black bean salsa and pickled jalapenos.

    • Tacos $9.5

      2 tacos with chicken pork or portabella, pico de gallo, black bean salsa and pickled jalapenos.

    • Disco Fries $8.5

      Cheese sauce, bacon, shredded cheddar jack and green onion.

    • Disco Tots $8.5

      Cheese sauce, bacon, shredded cheddar jack and green onion.

    • Fried Pierogies $9

      Potato and cheddar pierogies, caramelized onion and horseradish sour cream.

    • Jambalaya $9

      Chicken, spicy sausage, basmati rice and spic tomato broth.

    • French Fries $4.5

    • Tater Tots $4.5

    • Flash Fried Calamari $12

      Olive salad and lemon aioli.

    • Falafel $11

      Pita, tomato, cucumber, onion and tahini.

    • Garlic Chile Wings $11

      Chipotle ranch.

    • Hummus Plate $10

      Tomato, cucumber, olive and pita.

    • Quesadilla $10

      Cheddar-jack, salsa roja, chipotle ranch and lime crema.

    • Nachos $11

      Cheddar-jack, salsa roja, chipotle ranch and lime crema.

    • Greens Parm $8

      Sauteed spinach, garlic, tomato gravy and mozzarella.

    • French Fries $5

  • Salads
    Salads
    • Spinach Salad $9.5

      Bacon, tomato, onion and bleu cheese.

    • House Salad $6

      Mixed greens, assorted veggies and house vinaigrette.

    • Portabella Salad $9.5

      Mixed greens, roasted portabella, shaved onion, red peppers and house vinaigrette.

  • Sandwiches and Such
    Sammy's
    • Burrito Jesus $11

      Spicy ricce, roasted tomato sauce, black bean salsa and cheddar jack cheese.

    • Pork Sandwich $12

      Slow-roasted pork, BBQ and pickled jalapenos on a brioche roll.

    • Blackened Chicken Sandwich $12

      Spicy seasoned chicken breast, pepper jack and bacon.

    • Marinated Portabella Sandwich $11

      Wilted spinach and red pepper.

    • Catfish Po'Boy $12.5

      Fried catfish, lettuce, tomato, onion and Cajun tartar sauce on a long roll.

    • NY Strip Cheesesteak Sandwich $15

      Roasted portabella mushrooms, caramelized onions and American cheese on a long roll with horseradish sauce.

    • Buffalo Chicken Grinder $13

      Buttermilk fried chicken, hot sauce, blue cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a long roll.

  • Belly Fillers
    Burgers
    • Institute Burger $12

      8 oz. patty with choice of cheese. Served with fries or salad.

    • The Scooby & Shaggy Burger $14.5

      Shredded pork, pepper-jack cheese, pickled jalapenos and bacon. Served with fries or salad.

    • Veggie Burger $11.5

      House made mushroom and black bean patty, wilted spinach and choice of cheese. Served with fries or salad.

    • Jersey Burger $14

      Taylor pork roll, American cheese and fried egg. Served with fries or salad.

    • The Gay Cowboy Burger $13.5

      Pepper-jack, bacon, BBQ, Cajun tartar sauce and onion strings. Served with fries or salad.

    • Patty Melt Burger $13

      Buttered and grilled Texas toast with provolone and caramelized onions. Served with fries or salad.

    • P.E.I Mussels $14

      White or red.

    • Franklin Burger $13

      American, cheddar, balsamic onion, kitty kat sauce, pickles and potato rolls. Includes house cut fries, pickles and hot peppers.

    • Pulled Pork Sandwich $12

      Coleslaw, BBQ sauce and potato roll. Includes house cut fries, pickles and hot peppers.

    • Chicken Florentine $13

      Mozzarella, spinach and tomato gravy.

    • Old School Meatball $13

      South Philly style with tomato gravy. Includes house cut fries, pickles and hot peppers.

    • Cubano $13

      Pork, ham, Swiss, dijon and pickles. Includes house cut fries, pickles and hot peppers.

    • Monster Grilled Cheese $11

      American, cheddar, mozzarella, balsamic onion and sliced tomato. Includes house cut fries, pickles and hot peppers.

    • Veggie Burger $12

      Lettuce and sliced tomato. Includes house cut fries, pickles and hot peppers.

  • Dinners
    Dinners
    • Steak over Jambalaya $16.5

      Blackened steak, chicken and sausage jambalaya and frizzled onions.

    • Fried Chicken & Waffles $16

      Buttermilk fried chicken and country sausage gravy over waffles.

    • Hamburger Helper $14

      Seasoned ground beef, cheddar and mac and cheese.

    • Garden Primavera $15

      Wilted spinach, roasted portabella, garlic, red pepper, tomato and spicy tomato sauce.

    • Chicken Fried Steak $16

      Garlic mash, sauteed spinach and sausage gravy.

    • Copy of Fried Chicken & Waffles $16

      Buttermilk fried chicken and country sausage gravy over waffles.

  • Dessert
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte $7

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