Front Street Cafe Menu
Welcome to Front Street Cafe, a vibrant New American eatery nestled in North Philadelphia. This trendy spot seamlessly combines a casual atmosphere with a diverse menu, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Guests can indulge in hearty dishes like the Omelet Du Jour or the acclaimed Huevos Rancheros, while those seeking plant-based options will delight in the extensive vegan offerings, including scrumptious baked goods and inventive sandwiches.
The cafe’s inviting ambiance is enhanced by options such as outdoor seating and a lively bar with happy hour specials. Reviewers rave about the friendly service and delicious fare, citing favorites like the baked sweet potato and buffalo cauliflower. Whether you're dining in or grabbing a quick takeout, Front Street Cafe is a gastronomic gem where every bite feels like a celebration.
Visit Front Street Cafe at 1253 N Front St and experience food that feels like home, served with a dash of creativity!
Front Street Vegan Baked Goods
Strawberry Oatmeal Cookie (v)
Chocolate Chip Cookie (v)
Snickerdoodle (v)
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie (v)
Chocolate Scone (v/gf)
Cinnamon Bunn (v)
Cranberry Almond Muffin (v)
Blueberry Muffin (v)
Chocolate Crumble Donut (v/gf)
Chocolate cake, chocolate glaze, chocolate crumble
Strawberry Lime Donut (gf)
Strawberry lime cake, strawberry lime glaze
Honey Corn Donut (gf)
Corn cake, honey and corn glaze
Apple Cider (v/gf)
Apple cider cake, cinnamon sugar
Pumpkin Cardamom (v/gf)
Pumpkin cake, Cardamom glaze, sugared pepitas
Okie Dokie Donuts - Gluten Free Traditional & Vegan Artisanal Donuts, available Wednesday to Sunday
Bagels
Plain Bagel
Hand rolled Bagels
Sesame Seed Bagel
Hand rolled Bagels
Everything Bagel
Hand rolled Bagels
Cinnamon Raison Bagel
Omelet Du Jour (gf)
roasted fennel and red peppers, swiss
Frittata
broccoli rabe, caramelized onions, zucchini, cheddar cheese
Brisket Tacos
slow braised brisket, creamy habanero sauce, fresh pear slasa
Chop Salad
arugula, radicchio, bacon, hard boiled egg, heirloom grape tomatoes, avocado, ranch dressing
Deviled Eggs
Roasted red pepper filling topped with cured Salmon
Weekly Brunch Specials
Breakfast Platters
Front Street Breakfast
2 eggs any style or tofu scramble, malty-grain bread, smoked black beans. Choice of protein and side.
Gravlax Platter
House cured salmon, Everything English muffin, chive cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, avocado, capers, pickled red onions.
Front Street Benedict
Everything English muffin, tofu scramble or poached eggs, vegan hollandaise, choice of protein.
Whole Grain Pumpkin Hotcakes
cranberry compote, dulce de leche, candied pepitas
Stuffed French Toast
Hazelnut-praline cream, chocolate, hazelnuts
Vegetable Hash
Potatoes, squash, mushrooms, onions, peppers with a tofu scramble or poached eggs. Gluten-free.
Acai Bowl
Acai banana whip, coconut, fresh seasonal fruits, house-made nuts and seeds granola. Gluten-free.
Chipotle Hash
Slow roasted chicken, chipotle sauce, potatoes, butternut squash, mushrooms, onions, peppers with sunny side eggs. Gluten-free.
Quinoa Oat Porridge (GF)
cinnamon apples, certified gluten free oat milk, cinnamon, dulce de leche, house-made nuts and seeds granola with coconut
Huevos Rancheros
smoked black beans, tri-color quinoa, tortillas, ranchero sauce, poblano peppers, pickled red onions, avocado, cilantro.
Brunch Tacos
turkey sausage, scrambled eggs, queso fresca, pico de gallo, sriracha aioli, corn tortillas
Applewood Bacon Sandwich
Scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, and Mahon cheese, brioche bun.
Turkey Bacon Sandwich
Scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, gouda, sriracha aioli, brioche bun.
Vegan Scrapple Sandwich
Tofu scramble, vegan scrapple and garlic-thyme aioli on a brioche bun.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Weekly Dinner Specials
Mushroom Cassoulet (v/gf)
green garbanzo bean puree, wild mushrooms, madeira wine, plant butter, lemon, truffle oil, maldon salt, parsley
Soft Pretzel Pullapart
scallion-cheddar cream cheese, winter radish, butter, maldon salt
Cast Iron Half Chicken (gf)
deboned half chicken, asparagus, cheddar-scallion mashed potatoes, citrus, brown butter
Grilled House Cured Grablax (gf)
coconut yogurt, espelette pepper, watermelon, pickled watermelon rind, chive oil
Stinging Nettle Gnudi
creamy vodka rosa sauce, ricotta impastata, parmesan, butter
Applewood Smooked Bacon
Gluten free.
Cured Turkey Bacon
Gluten free.
Smoked Black Beans (V)
Gluten free.
Vegan Scrapple (V)
Gluten free.
House Dressed Greens (V)
Gluten free.
Maple Mushroom Bacon (V)
Gluten free.
Gluten-Free Bagel
Gluten free.
Breakfast Potatoes (V)
Gluten free.
Everything English Muffin (V)
Battered Fries (V)
Eggs
Gluten free.
Tofu Scramble (V)
Side of toasted Malty-grain bread (V)
Sides
Starters
Soup Du Jour
Call the restaurant to find out about our daily soup special
French Onion Soup (v)
Toasted brioche, vegan herbed Provolone or Gruyere cheese.
Garlic Hummus
pickled vegetables, olive oil, maple paprika pita
Chicken Tenders (gf)
Potato crusted chicken with maple syrup, BBQ sauce.
Buffalo Cauliflower Lunch (v/gf)
Available sauce flavors. Gluten-free.
Fried Mozzarella (v/gf)
Vegan cashew mozzarella, sunflower seed Parmesan crust, Pomodoro. Gluten-free.
House-Made Rosemary Focaccia
pomodoro sauce, roasted peppers and onions
Smoked Chicken Mac N Cheese (gf)
smoked chicken thighs, gluten free rotini, gruyere, aged cheddar, fennel, peppers, chives
Mac 'N' Cheese (gf,v)
gluten free pasta, cheese sauce, vegan mozzarella, mushroom bacon, scallions, sunflower parm
Fried Pickles (GF)
house-made pickles, potato crust, garlic-sriracha sauce
FSC Black Bean Burger Lunch
proprietary blend of black beans, carrots, and grains, with cucumber-dill aioli, arugula, pickles, brioche bun.
Vegan Cheesesteak Lunch
Shaved tofu, herbed onions, broccoli rabe, vegan truffle cheese whiz, ancho and porcini powder, hoagie roll.
Portabello Reuben Sandwich Lunch
Portabello pastrami, Russian dressing, red cabbage kraut, malty grain bread, coconut cheese, caraway.
All-Natural Spicy Fried Chicken Lunch
All natural chicken, buttermilk, mustard maple aioli, pickles, butter lettuce, toasted brioche bun. Add applewood bacon or avocado for an additional charge.
Chipotle Turkey Burger Lunch
Jalapeno-tomato jam, garlic aioli, bibb lettuce, avocado, brioche.
All-Natural Burger Lunch
All natural beef, Mahon cheese, garlic thyme aioli, toasted brioche, applewood bacon, spiced ketchup, pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Lunch
Gruyere, Swiss, aged cheddar, tomato jam, fresh basil, sliced brioche
BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich Lunch
Caramelized onions, young jackfruit, whiskey BBQ sauce, apple slaw, brioche bun
Crab Cake Sandwich
Red cabbage slaw, old bay remoulade, Bibb lettuce, tomato jam.
Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich
smoked chicken thighs, grapes, celery, onion, tarragon, whole grain mustard, bibb lettuce, malty-grain bread
Burgers/Sandwiches
Salads
Kale Caesar Salad (v, gf)
shredded kale, roasted tomatoes, pickled red onions, polenta croutons, caesar dressing
Harvest Salad (gf)
Maple roasted kabocha squash, arugula, frisee, dried cranberries, pepitas, quinoa, vegan Feta, champagne vinaigrette. Gluten-free.
Berry Salad (v, gf)
mixed baby kale, frisee, strawberries, toasted almonds, fennel, apples, raspberry-tahini vinaigrette
Grain Bowl (v, gf)
tri-color quinoa and wild rice tabouli, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, pickled red onions, mixed baby kale, gluten free tortilla chips, lemon-zaatar vinaigrette. Gluten-free.
Pomegranate Salad
Arcadian lettuce blend, citrus vinaigrette, Humboldt Fog cheese, candied walnuts, caracara oranges, pomegranate seeds. Gluten free.
Vegan Cheesesteak
Shaved tofu, herbed onions, broccoli rabe, vegan truffle cheese whiz, ancho and porcini powder, hoagie roll.
Portabello Reuben Sandwich
Portabello pastrami, Russian dressing, red cabbage kraut, malty grain bread, coconut cheese, caraway.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti squash, lentil meatballs, romesco sauce, sunflower seed Parmesan. Gluten-free.
Hanger Steak
8 oz. hander, red wine demi, Yukon mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts. Gluten-free.
Fried Eggplant Terrine (v, gf)
Sunflower seed vegan ricotta, Pomodoro, broccolini, aged balsamic. Gluten-free.
Pacu Fish Ribs
Blackened and grilled pacu ribs, apricot BBQ sauce, sweet potato mash, wilted kale. Gluten-free.
Mushroom Pappardelle
Wild mushrooms, mushroom cream sauce, pappardelle, truffled crostini, sunflower Parmesan.
Pesto Shrimp and Grits
Argentinian shrimp, sunflower pesto, shallots, roasted tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, grits, white wine, clam juice, kale, butter.
1/2 Roasted Chicken
Citrus-brined blackened 1/2 chicken, roasted pee wee potatoes, braised kale, cider jus. Gluten free.
Crab Cakes
Jumbo lump crab, jalapeno tomato jam, asparagus, apple slaw, old bay remoulade. Gluten free.
Turkey Bolognese
Carrots, fennel, onions, celery, tomatoes, fusilli, butter, Parmesan.
Pesto Pasta
fusilli, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, plant butter, topped with parmesan cheese or sunflower parm
Shrimp Pappardelle
san marzano tomato, lemon white wine shallots, garlic, white wine, basil
Pan Seared Scottish Salmon
cranberry-citrus farro, fried brussels sprouts, juniper cream sauce
Dinner Large Plates
Desserts
Daily Raw Vegan Cashew Cheesecake (v/gf)
house made cashew cream cheese, seasonal toppings
Tres Leches Cake (v)
dulce de leche, vanilla cake, crme whip. vegan.
Berry Crumble (v/gf)
strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, orange juice, oat and pepita crumble
S'mores Chocolate Brownie (v/gf)
marshmallow whip, chocolate sauce, graham cracker crumbs. gluten free and vegan
Lemon Tart
shortbread cookie crust, sorbet
FSC Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich (v)
plant-based house-made ice cream paired with our house-made plant-based cookieschoose one from: double chocolate chip cookies with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce snickerdoodle cookies with vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce
Chocolate Mousse (v/gf)
pistachios, berries and chocolate sauce. gluten free and vegan.
Panna Cotta (v/gf)
ginger-citrus flavored coconut-milk panna cotta, pitaya puree, 5-spiced cashew. gluten free and vegan
Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream Profiteroles
Egg pastry, Kahlua chocolate sauce, salted caramel sauce.
Drip Coffee
Iced Coffee
Cold Brew Coffee
Espresso
Americano
Macchiato
Cortado
Cappuccino
Latte
Mocha Latte
Hot Chocolate
Organic Coffee
Organic Tea
Caffeinated Tea
Iced Tea
Herbal and Decaf Tea
Tea Latte
Classic Orange Juice
Fresh squeezed O.J. in house
Grapefruit Juice
Fresh squeezed grapefruit.
Firefly Juice
Carrot, pineapple, lemon, orange, ginger, turmeric.
Ginger Aid Juice
Turmeric, ginger, apple, beet, turmeric, cucumber, lemon.
Evergreen Juice
Cucumber, basil, apple, celery, kale, lime.
Strawberry Lemonade Juice
16 oz. Freshly juiced, lightly sweetened.
Juice
Smoothies
Acai Berry Smoothie
Mixed berries, acai, banana, orange.
Super Green Smoothie
coconut, greens, cacao, orange juice, banana
Matcha Mint Smoothie
Cacao, mint, matcha, almond maple, banana, vanilla.
Golden Glow Smoothie
Pineapple, turmeric, orange, coconut, banana.
Choco Maca Smoothie
Banana, cocoa, maple, maca, almond.
Creamsicle Smoothie
Orange, vanilla, banana, coconut.
Banana Berry
banana, berries, oat milk, maple
