12 Steps Down – American
Tucked away beneath the street level, this subterranean sanctuary welcomes locals with a moody, low-lit charm that feels like a well-kept neighborhood secret. The kitchen elevates the art of the bar snack, serving up mountains of loaded tater tots and spicy wings alongside soul-warming bowls of tomato soup and perfectly toasted grilled cheese. It is an unpretentious haven where the hum of conversation and the crunch of golden, hand-cut fries create the ultimate atmosphere for a relaxed night out.
831 Christian Street, Philadelphia 19147 http://12stepsdown.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its appetizing menu and generous portions, guests consistently praise the satisfying dining experience and the relaxed vibe that makes for a memorable visit. Reviewers highlight the efficient and knowledgeable service, noting that the attentive staff are well-versed in the menu and contribute to a seamless and welcoming atmosphere.
Menu
Appetizers
- Hand Cut Fries - $6: smoky ketchup, lemon garlic aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots - $6: regular ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Tots - $9: Tater Tots, Cheese Wiz, Sour Cream, Bacon Bits Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $15: Buffalo or Gochujang sauce, served with Bleu Cheese & Celery Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu-Jang - $10: Fried Tofu, Gochujang Sauce, Sesame Seeds, Scallion, Goch Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $9: hand breaded mozzarella, housemade gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl O' Balls - $10: Beef, Veal & Pork Meatballs, Housemade gravy, Ricotta Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Tomato Soup - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $8: Romaine Lettuce, House-made Caesar Dressing & Croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Mains
- Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak Wrap - $10: Steak, Lettuce, Tomato, American Cheese, Flour Tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $10: Fried Chicken Cutlet, Buffalo Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Bleu Cheese Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap - $10: Grilled Chicken Breast, Romaine Lettuce, Housemade Caesar Dressing, Flour Tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese - $6: Charbroiled 1/4 Ground Beef Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, American Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $6: Beet & Chickpea Patty, lettuce, tomato, American Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pride Sandwich - $6: southern fried chicken, bread & butter pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Party Melt - $10: 1/2lb ground beef patty, Cooper Sharp cheese, caramelized onion, pickles, Texas Toast Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Add Grilled Chicken - $4 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Beverages on Tap
- The Homie Pils - $5: Pilsner 4.5% Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gaffel Kolsch - $8: Kolsch 4.8% Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bell’s Two Hearted - $8: IPA 7% Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- New Trail Crisp - $6: Lager 4.8% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Scared Vice Rubbish - $8: Hazy IPA 6% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Phony Negroni - $7: Draft Cocktail 0.5%
- Ciderboys First Press - $7: Cider 5% Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Twisted Tea - $6: Malt 5%
- Requiem One Horse Town - $8: Porter 6.2% Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Bottles & Cans
- 2SP Up & Out - $6: IPA
- Bell’s Two Hearted (Bottle) - $7.5: IPA
- Corona - $6: Lager
- Coronita - $3: Lager
- Founders CBS - $15: Stout
- Guinness - $6.5: Stout
- Surfside (Iced Tea + Vodka) - $10: Spiked Tea
- Red Bull - $5: Energy Drink
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