Silk City Diner & Lounge Menu

Silk City Diner & Lounge in Philadelphia offers a unique dining experience combining a diner and lounge ambiance. The establishment provides a cozy greenhouse setting, perfect for brunch or a night out. Customers praise the friendly staff, quick service, and delicious dishes like the breakfast burrito, chicken and waffles, and brisket omelettes. The diverse menu includes vegan and vegetarian options, with standout items like the kabayaki glazed salmon, double patty silk burger, and buttermilk fried chicken that receive high praise. The outdoor seating, DJ nights, and happy hour specials make Silk City a must-visit spot for a fun and tasty dining experience. With a variety of dishes to choose from and accommodating staff, Silk City Diner & Lounge offers a delightful dining experience for all.

Starters

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts - Vegan

Kung Pao sauce, roasted peanuts,pickled Fresno chili

$12.00

Silky Hummus- Vegan

Grilled pita, olives, crispy chickpeas tabouli salad

$14.00

Mac & Cheese

Cavatappi pasta, white cheddar cheese sauce, garlic bread crumbs

$13.00

Cheese Steak Egg Rolls

Certified Angus steak, grilled onions, cooper sharp, provolone, pepper relish, ketchup

$15.00

Disco Fries

House cut fries, white cheddar cheese curds, braised short rib, beef gravy

$14.00

Seitan Wings- Vegan

Crispy fried seitan, spicy Buffalo or Thai chili, carrots, celery, blue cheese

$16.00

Chicken Wings

One pound, spicy Buffalo, BBQ or Thai chili, carrots, celery, blue cheese

$16.00

Mushroom Pierogies

Roasted Kennett Square mushrooms, potato, Fontina cheese, sherry-mushroom reduction, horseradish creme fraiche

$14.00

Fried Mozzarella

Panko crusted mozzarella, marinara, basil oil

$12.00

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Dill pickle aioli

$12.00

Steamed Edamame

Sea salt, Sambal chili & maple miso dipping sauce

$7.00

Silk Salad

Mixed greens, grape tomato, cucumbers, avocado, carrots, herb croutons, balsamic vinaigrette (served on the side)

$11.00

Caesar Salad

Romaine, shaved parmesan, herb croutons, caesar dressing

$12.00

Beet Salad

frisee, arugula, roasted beets, whopped goat cheese, orange segments, burnt orange honey

$13.00

Butternut Squash Donuts

warmed donuts with spiced brown sugar

$5.00

Silk Salad

Mixed greens, grape tomato, cucumbers, avocado, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette (served on the side)

$13.00

Caesar Salad

Romaine, shaved parmesan, herb croutons, caesar dressing

$13.00

Tomato Bisque

san marzano tomato, basil, garlic crouton

$5.00

Burrata Salad

Leoin brothers burrata, apple butter, candied hazelnuts, anjou pear, honey crisp apple, pomegranate, arugula, hazelnut vinaigrette, crostini

$16.00

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Frisée, arugula, marinated cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, green goddess dressing

$18.00

Soup & Salads

Sandwiches

Turkey BLT

House smoked turkey, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic mayo, hand cut fries

$17.00

Silk Burger

oz. angus beef patties cooked to a MEDIUM temperature, cooper sharp cheese, lettuce, tomato, raw onion, special sauce, sesame bun, hand cut fries

$13.00

Impossible Burger-Vegan

​oz patty, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, vegan thousand island, sweet potato bun, hand cut fries

$15.00

Shrimp Burger

wasabi mayo, arugula, ginger-miso dressing, sesame bun

$18.00

Grilled Cheese- This Item Served With Tomato Bisque, Not Fries

country white toast, cooper sharp, cheddar, cup tomato bisque

$14.00

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

chicken breast, cheddar, sriracha-bbq sauce, candied jalapeno, and arugula on brioche, served with hand cut fries

$17.00

Short Rib Grilled Cheese- This Item Served With Tomato Bisque, Not Fries

Short rib, caramelized onions, cooper sharp, cheddar, country white, horseradish aioli, tomato bisque

$16.00

Ham & Grilled Cheese- This Item Served With Tomato Bisque, Not Fries

Lancaster county smoked ham, gruyere & fontina cheese, oven roasted tomato, apple-honey mustard, buttery country white bread

$16.00

Spicy Chicken Sammy

Southern fried or grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickles, spicy mayo, sesame bun, hand cut fries

$11.00

Beyond Patty Melt

Beyond burger patty, caramelized onion, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, vegan island dressing, toasted rye

$14.00

The Big Mark Burger

Two oz angus beef patties, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, special sauce, sesame potato bun

$15.00

Bee's Breakfast Sandwich

Over easy egg, aged cheddar, bacon, tomato, avocado, arugula, roasted garlic mayo, home fries

$12.00

Kabayaki Glazed Salmon

Spicy shrimp fried rice, cremini mushrooms, peas, scallions, egg, sesame seeds

$26.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Organic Lancaster free range / chicken, honey-chili butter, with a side of mashed potatoes & turkey braised collard greens

$25.00

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

beef - veal - pork, smoked bacon, baby carrots, mashed potato, herb gravy, crispy shallots

$24.00

Entrées

Sides

Mashed Potatoes

$5.00

Jalapeño Corn Muffin

With honey-chili butter

$5.00

Collard Greens

​Smoked turkey braised

$5.00

Hand Cut Fries

$5.00

Sauteed Spinach

with garlic and shallot

$5.00

Shrimp Fried Rice

Kabiaki glaze, egg, peas, scallions, mushrooms, sesame seeds

$10.00

Grilled Broccoli

grated parmesan, garlic butter, herbs

$5.00

Homemade Apple Pie

granny smith apples, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream

$10.00

Chocolate Brownie

vanilla ice cream

$10.00

Bread Pudding

brioche, caramelized banana, chocolate chips, peanut butter custard, salted caramel pretzel ice cream

$10.00

Dessert

Beverages

Root Beer

$5.00

Ginger Beer

$5.00

Cheese Sauce Side

An extra side of cheese sauce

$1.50

Blue Cheese Sauce Side

An extra side of blue cheese sauce

$0.75

Ranch Sauce Side

An extra side of ranch sauce

$0.75

Caesar Dressing Side

An extra side of caesar dressing

$0.75

Garlic Aioli Side

An extra side of garlic aioli

$0.75

BBQ Sauce Side

An extra side of BBQ sauce

$0.75

Buffalo Sauce Side

An extra side of Buffalo sauce

$0.75

Thai Chilli Sauce Side

An extra side of Thai Chili sauce

$0.75

Extras

Storage

Lemonade

Housemade, Sweet & Tart

$4.00

Iced Black Tea

$3.00

Chicken Empanadas

Braised chicken, black beans, poblano, red and orange peppers, cilantro-avocado cream, chipotle aioli

$13.00

Huevos Rancheros

Over easy eggs, black beans, rancheros sauce, queso fresco, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, crispy corn tostadas

$11.00

Breakfast Special

Two eggs any style, home fries & toast

$7.00

Silk Cakes

Two brown sugar & candied bacon stuffed pancakes, maple butter

$9.00

Challah French Toast

Thick cut, whipped cream, berry compote

$10.00

Biscuits & Gravy

Two eggs over easy, buttermilk biscuit, sage pork sausage gravy, homefries

$14.00

Fun-Guy Omelet

Local mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, caramelized onions, spinach, home fries

$12.00

Eggs Benedict

Two poached eggs, grilled Canadian bacon, sautéed spinach, hollandaise sauce, toasted English muffin

$12.00

Full Plates

Brunch Sides

Pork Scrapple

$4.00

Turkey Bacon

$4.00

Pork Bacon

$4.00

Two Eggs

$4.00

Avocado

$4.00

Mixed Fruit Cup

$4.00

Home Fries

$4.00