Khyber Pass Pub – American
This historic neighborhood anchor wraps guests in a soulful, dimly lit atmosphere where the spirited flavors of the Gulf Coast meet the cozy charm of a classic pub. The kitchen crafts a sensory journey through the South, from the smoky crunch of bacon-dusted popcorn to the creamy indulgence of warm pimento cheese and zesty, golden-fried boudin balls. It is a place where vibrant Creole spices and comforting bowls of velvety bisque invite long, lingering conversations over plates that feel both adventurous and deeply nostalgic.
56 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia PA 19106 https://khyberpasspub.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, low-fodmap, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and perfectly cooked desserts, guests rave about the high-quality dining experience and reasonable prices. Reviewers highlight the efficient service and warm atmosphere, noting that the menu offers exceptional value for such a refined setting. Standout dishes include the expertly crafted desserts, which diners praise for being both flavorful and prepared to perfection.
Menu
- Tomato Bisque - $11: Jersey tomato, heavy cream, onion, garlic, basil sour cream, chive Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Roasted Butternut Squash - $12: Sage-brown butter, caramelized shallot, spiced pepitas, maple glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Bacon Popcorn - $6: bacon grease, Cajun spice Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Vegan Cajun Popcorn - $6: fresh popcorn, vegan butter, Cajun spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Creole Caesar Salad - $11: romaine hearts, parmesan, croutons, Creole caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Beet Salad - $14: beets, endive, candied orange, radish, vegan ricotta, pistachio, red onion, blood orange vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Khyber Pantry Plate - $18: Rotating selection of cured meat, Beemster gouda cheese, candied hazelnuts, pickled egg, mustard, sour cherry jam, grilled focaccia, house pickled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Warm Pimento Cheese Dip - $12: baked pimento, Cajun spice, Trinity veg, fried shallots, scallion, served with Zapp’s chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mac & Cheese - $8: elbow macaroni, cheddar sauce, parmesan bread crumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Vegan Boudin Balls - $11: house made vegan sausage, rice, trinity vegetables, cane syrup dijonnaise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Roasted Cauliflower - $12: Granny Smith apple, Creole glaze, Harissa, scallion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Gumbo - $10: smoked chicken, andouille sausage, white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Jambalaya - $12: shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, trinity vegetables, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Khyber Wings - $16: smoked and fried, celery, blue cheese, KPP wing sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Seitan Wings - $16: fried seitan, celery, vegan ranch, KPP wing sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Shrimp Po Boy (Half) - $10: Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Shrimp Po Boy (Whole) - $18: Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Chicken Po Boy (Half) - $9: Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo and Creole mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Po Boy (Whole) - $16: Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo and Creole mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegan Fried Chicken Po Boy (Half) - $9: fried seitan, Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, vegan mayo and Creole mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegan Fried Chicken Po Boy (Whole) - $16: fried seitan, Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, vegan mayo and Creole mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Surf And Turf Po Boy - $22: fried shrimp, roast beef, debris gravy on a Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo and Creole mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- December Po Boy (Whole) - $18: Buttermilk fried chicken, Nashville sauce, slaw, pickles, spicy mayo, on a Leidenheimer roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crawfish Etouffee Melt - $16: crawfish etouffee, fontina, cheddar, onion, bell pepper on Sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Khyber Burger (Single) - $11: Happy Valley meat patty, potato roll, american cheese, pickled green tomato, lettuce, chipotle remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Khyber Burger (Double) - $16: Happy Valley meat patty, potato roll, american cheese, pickled green tomato, lettuce, chipotle remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lemon Grass Tofu - $14: roasted tofu with cilantro and lemongrass marinade, charred carrots, pickled mustard greens, jalapeno vegannaise, crispy shallots on a Leidenheimer roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Smoked Chicken Sandwich - $15: Creole white sauce, cabbage slaw, pickle chips, potato bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Breakfast #56 - $13: 2 eggs any style, choice of protein, toast, butter and hash browns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Khyber Egg and Cheese - $6: scrambled egg, American cheese, chipotle remoulade on a potato roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mushroom Toast - $12: with vegan basil ricotta and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Fried Green Tomato Benedict - $24: with lump crab meat, Cajun remoulade, poached egg and Old Bay hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Caramelized Banana Upside Down Cake - $14: crème anglaise, powdered sugar and fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Biscuits and Gravy - $15: house made biscuits and sausage gravy with 2 eggs any style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Collard Greens - $6: braised collard greens, crystal hot sauce, onions, garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Coleslaw - $5: chopped cabbage, red onion, carrots, vegan mayo, cider vinegar Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Sweet Potato Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Cajun Fries - $9.5: fries tossed in Cajun seasoning and a served with side of remoulade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Fries - $10: fries, house made cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Debris Cheese Fries - $11: fries, house made cheese sauce, debris gravy Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Potato Salad - $8: red onion, celery, creole mustard, mayo, Cajun spice, parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Zapp's Chips - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- House Pickled Veg - $4: rotated seasonally Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hash browns - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Baked Apple Crisp - $12: Granny Smith & Gala apples, rolled oat crumble, creme anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Beignets - $6: powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pecan Bread Pudding - $8: pecans, chocolate chips, vanilla crème anglaise, bourbon sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bananas Foster Custard - $8: caramelized bananas, vanilla custard, spiced wafer crumble, salted caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sazerac - $14: George Dickel Rye, absinthe rinse, Peychaud's bitters
- French 75 - $13: Aviation gin, lemon, sparkling
- Corpse Reviver - $15: Gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, lemon, absinthe
- Classic Hurricane - $12: Goslings dark rum, light rum, passion fruit, lime
- Frozen Irish Coffee - $14: Whiskey, coffee liqueur, vanilla oat milk, cold brew
- Cyclone (N/A) - $10: Non alcoholic hurricane made with Curious Elixir #5, passion fruit, lime juice, pineapple juice
- Miller Highlife - $5: 4.6%, 12 oz., Lager
- Saison Dupont - $12: 6.4%, Farmhouse Ale, Tourpes-Wallonie, Belgium
Frequently Asked Questions about Khyber Pass Pub
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Khyber Pass Pub is currently operational and can be reached through their website at https://khyberpasspub.com/ for more information.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The restaurant is open daily from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM, with the kitchen serving food until 1:00 AM.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring diverse Southern-inspired dishes and accommodating over thirty dietary preferences including vegan, keto, and gluten-free.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) historic pub offers a casual, soulful atmosphere with a refined dining experience and reasonable prices.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 5.0/5 rating, this budget-friendly ($) pub offers exceptional value through high-quality dining, reasonable prices, and refined Southern dishes.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Khyber Pass Pub specializes in American cuisine featuring Southern and Gulf Coast flavors like Creole spices, gumbo, and jambalaya.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Khyber Pass Pub.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Khyber Pass Pub by visiting their website at https://khyberpasspub.com/ for more information.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- House Pickled Veg works for keto and gluten-free diets, while Bacon Popcorn and Potato Salad are also gluten-free options.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This historic pub is unique for blending a soulful Gulf Coast menu with a refined, intimate atmosphere and exceptional value.