DK PubLIC – American
DK PubLIC pulses with the convivial energy of a modern neighborhood hub, where the golden glow of craft beer taps illuminates a space designed for spirited conversation and communal warmth. The kitchen breathes new life into American comfort, turning out charred, juice-dripping burgers and elevated pub fare that captures the soulful, satisfying essence of a classic public house.
38-40 29th Street +1-718-433-9316 http://dkpublic.com/Rating: 4.5/5 (373 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-fodmap, candida
What diners are saying
Guests praise this neighborhood spot for its inviting atmosphere, describing it as a super cute and spotless venue with charming old tiles and flowers. Reviewers highlight the delicious brunch options, specifically recommending the DK Brunch Burger cooked to preference and the flavorful Chicken Sandwich on soft buns, alongside tasty sweet potato and Old Bay fries. While some visitors note inconsistent service experiences ranging from attentive to slow, many enjoy the relaxed vibe perfect for sipping flavorful cocktails, watching a game, or unwinding with snacks.
Menu
Breakfast Entrées
Monday - Friday | 8am - 12pm
- Big Alice Breakfast - $18: three eggs any style | Canadian bacon | breakfast sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $15: three pancakes | DK orange butter | powdered sugar | fruit | nutella +2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Steak & Eggs - $27: grilled picanha | garlic herb butter | two eggs | home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Avocado Toast - $17: sourdough bread | smashed avocado | poached eggs | mesclun salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- DK Breakfast Burger - $21: dry-aged beef | cheddar cheese | l.t.o. | egg | applewood smoked bacon | DK sauce | home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Breakfast Burrito - $16: scrambled eggs | sausage | smashed potatoes | cheddar cheese | DK sauce | side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken & Waffle - $19: Crispy chicken, buttermilk Belgian waffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- F 'N' BLT - $16: fig jam | bacon | lettuce | tomato | herb aioli | rustic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Egg Sandwich - $7: two scrambled eggs | sourdough | mayo spread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Breakfast Sides
- Home Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sausages - $4
- Two Eggs - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Applewood-Smoked Bacon - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Candida
Coffee & Tea
- Drip Coffee - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Candida
- Latte - $5.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Candida
- Cappuccino - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Espresso - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Americano - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Candida
- Tea - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Low-Fodmap, Candida
Brunch Drinks
10 am - 4 pm
- BOTTOMLESS MIMOSA OR BELLINI - $30: 90 MINUTES
- Mimosa - $10
- Bellini - $10
- Bloody Mary - $13
- Aperol Spritz - $14
- Irish Coffee - $14
- Espresso Martini - $16
- Mojito - $10: Strawberry or Blueberry, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Elderflower Fizz - $10: Elderflower cordial, blueberry pure, lime juice, sparkling water and fresh mint (non alcoholic)
- Spicy Cranberry - $10: Cranberry juice, ginger beer, fresh lime juice (non alcoholic)
Brunch Entrées
10 am - 4 pm
- Eggs Benedict - $17: Toasted English Muffin | Soft Poached Eggs | Canadian Bacon | Hollandaise Sauce | Home Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Avocado Toast - $17: sourdough bread | smashed avocado | poached eggs | mesclun salad
- Chicken & Waffles - $19: Crispy Chicken Breast | Buttermilk Belgian Waffle | Powdered Sugar | Syrup
- Big Alice Breakfast - $18: 3 Eggs | Canadian Bacon | Breakfast Sausage | Home Fries | Toast
- Steak & Eggs - $27: Grilled Flat Iron Steak | 2 eggs | Home Fries
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $15: three pancakes | DK orange butter | powdered sugar | fruit | nutella +2
- Fish 'N' Chips - $20: Beer Battered, panko-crusted cod fish with tartar sauce, coleslaw, and a grilled lemon
Appetizers & Snacks
- Mediterranean Mezze - $15: Tzatziki | Baba Ganoush | Hummus | Pita Bread
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel - $14: Served with Honey Mustard
- Fried Calamari - $17: Served With Marinara Sauce
- Jumbo Wings - $16: Buffalo | Sweet Thai Chili | BBQ | Mango Habanero | PubLIC Nuisance Hot
- Tuna Tartare - $18: Fresh Tuna | Smashed Avocado | Seaweed Salad | Crispy Wontons
- PEI Mussels - $16: White Wine Butter Sauce or Spicy Pomodoro Sauce
- Buffalo Cauliflower - $14: Florets | Buffalo Sauce | Blue Cheese | Sesame Seeds
- Brussel Sprouts - $12: Crispy Brussels in Thai Chili sauce
- Nachos - $16: Beef Chili | Cheese Sauce | Pico De Gallo | Sour Cream | Cheese
- Chicken Strips - $13: Crispy Strips of Chicken Breast | Panko
- Chips & Dip - $14: Spinach Dip
- Guacamole Dip - $16
- Salsa - $14
Salads
- Apple Walnut Salad - $16: Mesclun Greens | Candied Walnuts | Green Apples | Dried Grapes | Crumbled Blue Cheese | House Vinaigrette
- Beet Salad - $17: Roasted Red & Yellow Beets | Mesclun Salad | Candied Walnuts | Goat Cheese | House Vinaigrette
- Cesar Salad - $14: Romaine Lettuce | Parmesan Cheese | Cesar Dressing | Large Crouton
- Cobb Salad - $17: Romaine Lettuce | Diced Boiled Eggs | Sliced Avocado | Chopped Bacon | Tomatoes | Onions | Blue Cheese | House Dressing
- Quinoa Salad - $17: Mixed Greens | Squash | Cherry Tomatoes | Cranberries | Goat Cheese | Balsamic Dressing
Flat Bread Pizza
- Caprese - $15: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil
- Spicy Honey, Ham and Arugula - $17: Mozzarella, ham, arugula and spicy honey
Burgers & Sandwiches
Served with Hand Cut Fries
- DK Breakfast Burger - $21: Dry Aged Beef | DK Sauce | Cheddar Cheese | Apple Smoked Bacon | SunnySide Up Egg | Brioche Bun
- Salmon Burger - $22: Freshly Made In-House Salmon Patty | L.T. | Herb Aioli | Brioche Bun
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $18: Buttermilk Chicken Breast | Dk Sauce | Coleslaw Added in Sandwich
- Oyster Mushroom Burger - $18: Buttermilk Battered Oyster Mushroom | L.T. | DK Sauce | Brioche Bun
- Black Bean Burger - $17: Black Bean Patty | Herb Aioli | Mesclun | Brioche Bun
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $18: Grilled Chicken Breast | Herb Aioli | Roasted Red Peppers | Mixed Greens | Hero
- Filet Mignon Sandwich - $24: Dry Aged 30 Day | USDA Prime Filet Mignon | Chipotle Aioli | Swiss Cheese | Balsamic Onions | Mixed Greens | Hero
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $17: Crispy Chicken Tosses in Buffalo Sauce | Blue Cheese Dressing | Mixed Greens | Tomatoes | Onions
- DK Burger - $20: Dried Aged Beef | DK Sauce | Cheddar Cheese | Applewood Bacon | L.T.O. | Brioche Bun
- Classic Burger - $18: Dry Aged Beef | L.T.O. | Aioli | Brioche Bun
Pasta
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $20: Homemade Alfredo Sauce
- Penne Alla Vodka - $18: Homemade vodka sauce
- Spaghetti & Meatball - $25: A Hearty Meatball (Ground Beef, Pork, Veal) | Pomodoro Sauce | Parmesan Cheese
- Truffle Mac N Cheese - $17: Three Cheese Mornay Sauce | Toasted Panko | Truffle Optional
- Bolognese - $25: Beef | Pork | Penne Pasta | Pomodoro Sauce | Parmesan Cheese
- Truffle Bacon Mac ‘N’ Cheese - $17: Elbow Pasta | Three Cheese Mornay Sauce | Toasted Panko
Dinner Entrées
4 pm - closing
- Steak & Frites - $42: Rib Eye Steak | Fries | Chimi Sauce
- DK Chicken - $26: 1/2 Roasted Chicken | Garlic Mashed Potato | Vegetables | Garlic Sauce
- Salmon Piccata - $30: Atlantic Salmon Filet | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Lemon Caper Sauce
- Lamb Chops - $35: T-Bone Lamb Chops | Spinach Mashed Potatoes | Mint Jelly
- Fish ‘N‘ Chips - $20: Beer Battered | Panko Crusted | Cod Fish Filet | Hand Cut Fries | Tartar Sauce | Grilled Lemon Wedge | Coleslaw
Sides
- Hand Cut Fries - $8
- Hand Cut Truffle Fries - $10: Served with parmesan
- Sweet Potatoes Fries - $10: Hand-Cut
- PubLIC's Old Bay Fries - $9
- Coleslaw - $10
- Garlic Mashed Potato - $10
- Side of Bacon - $6
Weekly Specials
- Margarita Monday - $10
- Wine Down Wednesday - $8
- Mule Friday - $10: Moscow Mule, Mexican Mule, Irish Mule
Lunch Specials
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich Special - $15: Buttermilk Chicken Breast, Coleslaw on Sandwich, DK Sauce, Brioche Bun. Fries
- Black Bean Burger Special - $15: Black Beans, Shredded Carrots, Chopped Onions, Garlic, Spices, Panko, Aioli, L.T.O., Brioche Bun. Fries
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap Special - $15: Crispy Chicken Tossed with Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese Dressing, Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions. Fries
- Grilled Cheese w/Tomato Bisque - $15: Texas Toast w/Three Cheeses Smoked Gouda, Parmesan & White Cheddar Cheese. Creamy Tomato Bisque Soup.
- Burger Fries and Beer - $16: Angus Beef Pub Style Patty | Hand Cut Fries | DK Lager
Draft Beers
On Tap
- Guinness - $9: 4.2% ABV
- Modelo Especial - $8: 4.4% ABV
- Downeast Cider - $9: 5.1% ABV
- Yeungling - $7: 4.5% ABV
- Stella Artois - $8: 5.2% ABV
- Lagunitas IPA - $8: 6.2% ABV
- Founder All Day IPA - $8: 4.7% ABV
- Weihenstephan - $9: 5.4% ABV
- DK Lager - $7: 4.4% ABV
- Kona Big Wave - $9: 4.4% ABV
- Logical Conclusion - $9: 7.0% ABV
- Prosecco: Le Contesse XBR - $10: 11.5% ABV
Bottled Beers
- Michelob Ultra - $7: 4.2 ABV
- Heineken - $7: 5.4% ABV
- Corona Extra - $7: 4.6% ABV
- Coors Light - $6: 4.2% ABV
- Coors Banquet "Yellow Jacket" - $7: 5.0% ABV
- Bud Light - $7: 4.2% ABV
- Medalla Light - $6: 4.2% ABV
- Goose Island IPA - $7: 5.9 ABV
Canned Beers & Cocktails
- Suncruisers Vodka Ice Tea - $8: Real iced tea and real vodka with lemon juice. 4.5% ABV
- Sunnyside Blonde - $9: Blonde Ale · 4.8%
- Photon - $9: American Pale Ale. 4.8 ABV
- Alewife Puff Puff Pass - $9: Hazy IPA. 6.6% ABV
- Cut Water Canned Cocktails - $8: Vodka Mule, Tiki Rum Mai Tai, Mango Margarita, or Lime Margarita
- NUTRL Vodka Soda - $8: Mango, Watermelon, Raspberry, or Pineapple. 5% ABV
Non-Alcoholic
- Guinness 0.0 - $9: Non-alcoholic stout
- Athletic Run Wild IPA - $8: Non-alcoholic IPA
- Athletic Upside Down - $8: Non-alcoholic Golden style
- Athletic Cerveza Atletica - $8: Non-alcoholic Mexican-inspired Light Copper
- Heineken 0.0 - $7: Non-alcoholic lager
- Stella Liberte - $7: Non-alcoholic Stella Artois
Frequently Asked Questions about DK PubLIC
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Guests specifically recommend the DK Brunch Burger, the flavorful Chicken Sandwich, and the tasty sweet potato and Old Bay fries.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- DK PubLIC specializes in American cuisine, featuring elevated pub fare, charred burgers, and a variety of classic comfort food dishes.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Salmon Piccata, Steak & Frites, and Hand Cut Truffle Fries accommodate multiple diets including gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free, and candida.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers describe the 4.5/5 rated restaurant as an inviting, super cute, and spotless venue with charming old tiles and relaxed vibe.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided information for DK PubLIC does not include the specific hours of operation for this restaurant.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit for a relaxed brunch featuring the DK Brunch Burger or Chicken Sandwich in this inviting, spotless neighborhood hub's charming atmosphere.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the inviting atmosphere, relaxed vibe, DK Brunch Burger, flavorful Chicken Sandwich, and tasty sweet potato and Old Bay fries.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Main concerns mentioned in customer reviews include inconsistent service experiences, with some visitors specifically noting that the service is slow.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- DK PubLIC has an overall average rating of 4.5/5, with guests frequently praising the food and inviting atmosphere.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include the restaurant's current hours or operational status to confirm if it is currently open.
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