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: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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
Appetizers
- Tomato Bisque - $11: Jersey tomato, heavy cream, onion, garlic, basil sour cream, chive Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Butternut Squash - $12: Sage-brown butter, caramelized shallot, spiced pepitas, maple glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Popcorn - $6: bacon grease, Cajun spice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Cajun Popcorn - $6: fresh popcorn, vegan butter, Cajun spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Caesar Salad - $11: romaine hearts, parmesan, croutons, Creole caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $14: beets, endive, candied orange, radish, vegan ricotta, pistachio, red onion, blood orange vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Pimento Cheese Dip - $12: baked pimento, Cajun spice, Trinity veg, fried shallots, scallion, served with Zapp’s chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $8: elbow macaroni, cheddar sauce, parmesan bread crumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Boudin Balls - $11: house made vegan sausage, rice, trinity vegetables, cane syrup dijonnaise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cauliflower - $12: Granny Smith apple, Creole glaze, Harissa, scallion Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gumbo - $10: smoked chicken, andouille sausage, white rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambalaya - $12: shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, trinity vegetables, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khyber Wings - $16: smoked and fried, celery, blue cheese, KPP wing sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seitan Wings - $16: fried seitan, celery, vegan ranch, KPP wing sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Po' Boys
- Fried Shrimp Po Boy (Half) - $10: Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Po Boy (Whole) - $18: Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Po Boy (Half) - $9: Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo and Creole mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Po Boy (Whole) - $16: Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo and Creole mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Fried Chicken Po Boy (Half) - $9: fried seitan, Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, vegan mayo and Creole mustard Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Fried Chicken Po Boy (Whole) - $16: fried seitan, Leidenheimer roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, vegan mayo and Creole mustard Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- December Po Boy (Whole) - $18: Buttermilk fried chicken, Nashville sauce, slaw, pickles, spicy mayo, on a Leidenheimer roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Crawfish Etouffee Melt - $16: crawfish etouffee, fontina, cheddar, onion, bell pepper on Sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khyber Burger (Single) - $11: Happy Valley meat patty, potato roll, american cheese, pickled green tomato, lettuce, chipotle remoulade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khyber Burger (Double) - $16: Happy Valley meat patty, potato roll, american cheese, pickled green tomato, lettuce, chipotle remoulade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Grass Tofu - $14: roasted tofu with cilantro and lemongrass marinade, charred carrots, pickled mustard greens, jalapeno vegannaise, crispy shallots on a Leidenheimer roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Chicken Sandwich - $15: Creole white sauce, cabbage slaw, pickle chips, potato bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Breakfast #56 - $13: 2 eggs any style, choice of protein, toast, butter and hash browns Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Khyber Egg and Cheese - $6: scrambled egg, American cheese, chipotle remoulade on a potato roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Mushroom Toast - $12: with vegan basil ricotta and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Fried Green Tomato Benedict - $24: with lump crab meat, Cajun remoulade, poached egg and Old Bay hollandaise Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Caramelized Banana Upside Down Cake - $14: crème anglaise, powdered sugar and fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: brunch
- Biscuits and Gravy - $15: house made biscuits and sausage gravy with 2 eggs any style Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Collard Greens - $6: braised collard greens, crystal hot sauce, onions, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $5: chopped cabbage, red onion, carrots, vegan mayo, cider vinegar Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Fries - $9.5: fries tossed in Cajun seasoning and a served with side of remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $10: fries, house made cheese sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Debris Cheese Fries - $11: fries, house made cheese sauce, debris gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $8: red onion, celery, creole mustard, mayo, Cajun spice, parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zapp's Chips - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Pickled Veg - $4: rotated seasonally Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hash browns - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Baked Apple Crisp - $12: Granny Smith & Gala apples, rolled oat crumble, creme anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Beignets - $6: powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pecan Bread Pudding - $8: pecans, chocolate chips, vanilla crème anglaise, bourbon sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Bananas Foster Custard - $8: caramelized bananas, vanilla custard, spiced wafer crumble, salted caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Frozen Irish Coffee - $14: Whiskey, coffee liqueur, vanilla oat milk, cold brew Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cyclone (N/A) - $10: Non alcoholic hurricane made with Curious Elixir #5, passion fruit, lime juice, pineapple juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Miller Highlife - $5: 4.6%, 12 oz., Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Saison Dupont - $12: 6.4%, Farmhouse Ale, Tourpes-Wallonie, Belgium Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Khyber Pass Pub
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Khyber Pass Pub is currently operational and can be reached through their website at https://khyberpasspub.com/ for more information.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The restaurant is open daily from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM, with the kitchen serving food until 1:00 AM.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring diverse Southern-inspired dishes and accommodating over thirty dietary preferences including vegan, keto, and gluten-free.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) 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.
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