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HOURS
M 11am-9pm
T 11am-10pm
W 11am-10pm
TH - F 11am-Midnight
Sat 11am-10pm
Sun 11am-10pm
Also available for semi-private and private events 7 days a week
RESERVATIONS FOR GROUPS OF 1 - 25.
OUTDOOR SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
EVENTS FOR GROUPS OF 26 - 150
FRANKLIN TAP IS 21+ TAVERN.
MINORS ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN WILL BE ALLOWED BETWEEN 11AM AND 3PM EVERYDAY.
$10 CHEESEBURGER
Every day 4pm-close. Dine in or to go! Choose from american, blue cheese, merkt's cheddar spread, monterey jack, pepper jack or swiss and served with fries or soup of the day.$10 CHEESEBURGER
cooked to order, with your choice of cheese on a brioche bun and your choice of fries or soup of the day.
$10
Burger Temp
rare
medium rare
medium
ALL DAY BREAKFAST
VEGGIE SKILLET
red and green peppers, onions, tomatoes, avocado, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, served over breakfast potatoes, topped with two fried eggs and sourdough or multigrain toast
$15.99
egg style
scrambled
over easy
over medium
SOUTH OF THE BORDER STEAK SKILLET
marinated flank steak, red & green peppers, onion, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, avocado, tomatillo sauce and two eggs fried eggs. Served over breakfast potatoes with sourdough or multigrain toast
$16.99
egg style
scrambled
over easy
over medium
CORNED BEEF HASH
seasoned chopped corned beef, onion, peppers, diced potatoes, and two fried eggs*, with sourdough or multigrain toast or a biscuit
$15.99
egg style
scrambled
over easy
over medium
APPETIZERS
GUACAMOLE
made fresh daily with avocados, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, red onions, fresh lime juice, carrots, cucumbers, house made tortilla chips
$13.49
Vegan
Extras
Extra Chips$2
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
artichoke hearts, spinach and creamy cheese sauce with asiago and cream cheese, carrots, celery, pita
$13.99
Vegetarian
Dip Extras
extra carrots & celery$2
extra pita$2
REUBEN ROLLS
corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, rolled in a crispy wonton, thousand island dressing
$14.49
Extra Thousand island
extra thousand island$1.50
BUFFALO CHICKEN ROLLS
pulled chicken, carrot, celery, buffalo sauce, blue
cheese crumbles, rolled in a crispy wonton, ranch dressing
$14.49
Extra Ranch
Extra Ranch$1.50
SANTA FE CHICKEN ROLLS
seasoned, pulled chicken, black beans, corn, monterey jack & cheddar cheese rolled in a crispy wonton, chipotle ranch
$14.49
Extra Chipotle Ranch
Extra chipotle ranch$1.50
PRETZEL STICKS
four bavarian pretzel sticks, cheese & spicy mustard sauces
$12.99
Vegetarian
Pretzel Extras
extra mustard sauce$1.50
extra cheese sauce$1.50
LOADED TOTS
cheese sauce, applewood smoked bacon, scallions, sour cream
$12.99
My New Option
Extra Bacon$3
Extra cheese sauce$1.50
Extra sour cream$1.50
CHEESE CURDS
fried white cheddar cheese curds, ranch dressing
$14.49
Vegetarian
Extra Ranch
Extra Ranch$1.50
BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS
order of three; breaded chicken, lettuce, tomato, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, brioche bun
$14.99
Extra Ranch
Extra Ranch$1.50
CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS
order of three; american cheese, pickle chips, caramelized onion, brioche bun
$14.99
Drinks
Coke$3
Diet coke$3
Sprite$3
PULLED PORK SLIDERS
order of three, roasted pork shoulder, bbq sauce, coleslaw, brioche bun
$14.99
BUFFALO WINGS
jumbo chicken wings tossed in your choice of buffalo, BBQ, mango habanero, spicy teriyaki, or garlic parmesan sauces, carrots & celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dressing
$16.49
Sauce Selections (pick two)
Buffalo Sauce
BBQ Sauce
Mango Habanero
BUTTERMILK FRIED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER "WINGS"
buttermilk battered cauliflower florets, fried to a golden brown, and tossed in your choice of sauce, carrots & celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dressing
$15.99
Vegetarian
Sauce Selections (pick two)
Buffalo Sauce
BBQ Sauce
Mango Habanero
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
buttermilk fried chicken tenderloins, cooked to a goldern brown, honey mustard dressing
$14.99
Extra Honey Mustard
Extra Honey Mustard$1.50
Extra Ranch$1.50
QUESADILLA
corn & black bean salsa, pico de gallo, monterey jack
& cheddar cheeses, flour tortilla; served with roasted tomato salsa and sour cream, your choice of marinated flank steak (+$5), pulled pork (+$4) or seasoned chicken (+$4)
$11.99
Vegetarian
Choose your meat
flank steak$5
chicken$4
pulled pork$4
NACHOS
refried beans, pico de gallo, house-pickled jalapeños, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, guacamole, roasted tomato salsa, sour cream, your choice of marinated flank steak (+$5), pulled pork (+$4) or seasoned chicken (+$4)
$11.99
Vegetarian
Choose your meat
flank steak$5
chicken$4
pulled pork$4
SOUP
THREE BEAN & BEEF CHILI - CUP
monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, diced onion, sour cream
$5.99
Chili Extras
Extra Crackers
Extra Cheese$1.50
Extra Onion
THREE BEAN & BEEF CHILI - BOWL
monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, diced onion, sour cream
$8.99
Chili Extras
Extra Crackers
Extra Cheese$1.50
Extra Onion
SOUP OF THE DAY - CUP
made fresh daily. ask your server for today's choice
$4.99
Extras
Extra Crackers
SOUP OF THE DAY - BOWL
made fresh daily. ask your server for today's choice
$7.99
Extras
Extra Crackers
SALADS
balsamic vinaigrette, blue cheese, buttermilk ranch, caesar, chipotle ranch, honey mustard, oil & vinegar, and red wine vinaigretteCOBB SALAD
your choice of grilled chicken (+$5) or blackened salmon (+$7), field greens, chopped applewood smoked bacon, avocado, diced red onion, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, ranch dressing.
$14.99
Vegetarian
Cobb Salad Protein
grilled chicken$5
grilled salmont$7
ROASTED BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD
baby arugula, golden and red beets, avocado, candied pecans, red onions, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
$14.99
Vegetarian
Beet Salad Protein
Add chicken $5
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & KALE SALAD
baby kale, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, sunflower seeds, red onions, roasted walnuts, roasted grape tomatoes, honey mustard dressing. Add chicken (+$5) or jalapeno-maple glazed salmon (+$7).
$14.99
Vegetarian
Sweet Potato Salad Protein
grilled chicken$5
jalapeno-maple glazed salmon$7
CAESAR SALAD
chopped romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, brioche croutons, tossed in caesar dressing. Add grilled chicken (+$5), blackened salmon (+$7), or chili-lime shrimp (+$7).
$13.49
Vegetarian
Caesar Salad Protein
grilled chicken$5
blackened salmon$7
chili lime shrinp$7
TACO SALAD
field greens, black bean & corn salsa, monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, chipotle ranch dressing. Add blackened chicken breast (+$5) or chili lime shrimp (+$7).
$14.99
Vegetarian
Taco Salad Protein
blackened chicken$5
chili lime shrimp$7
MEDITERRANEAN SALMON QUINOA BOWL
olive oil and herb crusted salmon, romaine hearts, quinoa, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese, tzatziki sauce
$17.99
Extra Dressing
Extra Asian Vinaigrette$1.50
Extra balsamic$1.50
Extra blue cheese$1.50
TACOS
order of three, served with chips & salsaSTEAK TACOS
marinated flank steak, cilantro, onion, roasted tomato salsa, white corn tortillas
$16.99
Extras
Extra Chips$2
MAHI MAHI TACOS
grilled mahi mahi, shredded lettuce, tomato, scallion, cilantro, guacamole, chipotle sauce, white corn tortillas
$17.99
Extras
Extra Chips$2
CHILI-LIME SHRIMP TACOS
chili lime marinated shrimp, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco cheese, pickled red onion, chili lime habanero crema, white corn tortillas
$17.99
Extras
Extra Chips$2
WRAPS
our wraps are made on locally baked tortillas and are served with a side of your choiceCALIFORNIA CLUB WRAP
grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, tomato, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, ranch dressing, flour tortilla
$16.79
Extras
Extra Bacon$2.50
Extra Avocado$2.50
Extra Tomato$1
CRISPY CHICKEN WRAP
lightly breaded chicken, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, scallions, honey mustard aioli, flour tortilla
$16.79
SIDES
Fries
Soup of the Day
Chips & Salsa
STEAK WRAP
marinated flank steak, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, monterey jack & cheddar cheese, chipotle sour cream, flour tortilla
$17.99
Extras
Extra Pico de Gallo$1
Extra Cheese$1.50
Extra Sour Cream$1.50
BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP
grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, tomato, shredded lettuce, ranch dressing, flour tortilla
$16.49
Extras
Extra Ranch on the side$1.50
Extra Buffalo Sauce on the side$1.50
Extra Tomato$1
COCONUT SHRIMP WRAP
coconut crusted shrimp, avocado, pineapple salsa, mixed greens, sweet thai chili sauce, flour tortilla
$17.99
SIDES
Fries
Soup of the Day
Chips & Salsa
TAP FAVORITES
FISH & CHIPS
beer battered haddock, tartar sauce, malt vinegar, fries
$18.79
Extras - Fish & Chips
extra tartar sauce$1.50
1 extra piece of fish $5
REUBEN SANDWICH
sliced corned beef, swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, sauerkraut, grilled on rye and served with a side
$16.49
Extra Thousand Island Dressing
extra thousand island$1.50
MACARONI & CHEESE
elbow macaroni, creamy cheese sauce, toasted breadcrumbs. Add bacon (+$3), add black bean salsa, jalapeno & avocado (+$4), add buffalo chicken (+$5)
$14.99
Vegetarian
Mac & Cheese Toppings
add bacon$3
add buffalo chicken$5
add black bean salsa, jalapeno, avocado$4
GUINNESS STEW
beef, carrot, potatoes, celery & onion in a rich Guinness Stout gravy served over garlic mashed potatoes, crostini
$16.79
SANDWICHES
our sandwiches are made on locally baked breads, buns and rolls
and are served with a sideTURKEY AVOCADO PANINI
roasted turkey breast, habanero aioli, pepper jack cheese, avocado, red onion, applewood smoked bacon, sourdough
$16.79
Extras
Extra Aioli
Extra Cheese$1.50
Extra Bacon$2.50
STEAK PANINI
marinated flank steak, monterey jack cheese, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, horseradish aioli, sourdough
$16.79
Extras
Extra Aioli
Extra Cheese$1.50
Extra Peppers$1.50
TUSCAN CHICKEN PANINI
grilled chicken breast, sun-dried tomato spread, red onion, fresh basil, provolone cheese, pesto aioli, sourdough
$16.49
Extras
Extra Aioli
Extra Sundried Tomato Spread$1
Extra Cheese$1.50
SALMON BLT
grilled salmon filet, field greens, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, dill aioli, multigrain bread
$17.99
SIDES
Fries
Soup of the Day
Chips & Salsa
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
battered chicken breast, field greens, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, honey mustard aioli, pretzel roll
$16.79
Extras
Extra Aioli
Extra Bacon$2.50
Double Chicken$5
BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICH
blackened chicken breast, pepper jack, avocado, tomato, shredded lettuce, creole aioli, sourdough bread
$17.49
Extras
Extra Aioli
Extra Cheese$1.50
Extra Avocado$2.50
SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH
crispy cajun seasoned chicken breast, shredded lettuce, pickles, sriracha aioli, brioche bun
$16.79
Extras
Double Chicken$5
BURGERS
our burgers are fresh, made on locally baked buns, and served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and a sideTHE FRANKLIN BURGER
half-pound patty, american cheese, fried egg, applewood smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, garlic aioli, brioche bun
$21.99
Burger Temp
rare
medium rare
medium
ALL AMERICAN BISON BURGER
grass-fed bison patty, caramelized onions, american cheese, applewood smoked bacon, pretzel roll
$19.99
Burger Temp
rare
medium rare
medium
KNOB CREEK WHISKEY BURGER
half-pound patty, Knob Creek Maple Bourbon whiskey glaze, blue cheese crumbles, crispy onion strings, pretzel roll
$21.99
Burger Temp
rare
medium rare
medium
BACON CHEDDAR BURGER
half-pound patty, merkt's cheddar spread, applewood smoked bacon, brioche bun
$18.79
Burger Temp
rare
medium rare
medium
SMASH BURGER
4oz patty, shredded lettuce, tomato, thousand island dressing, brioche bunsingle patty
$13.99
double patty
$18.99
Burger Toppings
American$1.50
Blue Cheese$1.50
Merkt's Cheddar Spread$1.50
IMPOSSIBLE™ BURGER
100% plant based, vegetarian, all natural patty with the look and taste of beef, topped with american cheese and served on an onion bun
$15.99
Vegetarian
Burger Toppings
American$1.50
Blue Cheese$1.50
Merkt's Cheddar Spread$1.50
BUILD YOUR OWN BURGER
half-pound patty, never frozen, cooked to order, brioche bun
$15.79
Burger Temp
rare
medium rare
medium
SIDES
Fries
$4.99
Vegan
Tater Tots
$5.99
Vegan
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.99
Vegetarian
Side Salad
$5.99
Gluten free
Vegan
Dressings
Asian Vinaigrette
Balsamic
Blue Cheese
Cheese Fries
$5.99
Cup of Soup
$4.99
Bowl of Soup
$7.99
Cup of Chili
$5.99
Chili Extras
Extra Crackers
Extra Cheese$1.50
Extra Onion
Bowl of Chili
$8.99
Chili Extras
Extra Crackers
Extra Cheese$1.50
Extra Onion
Macaroni & Cheese
$5.99
Vegetarian
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$3.99
DESSERT
WARM BROWNIE SUNDAE
home made brownies topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel and chocolate fudge sauces
$5.99
Vegetarian
BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon sugar bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
$5.99
Vegetarian
BRUNCH
All day brunch every Saturday and SundayBREAKFAST PANINI
scrambled egg, american cheese, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, chipotle aioli, sourdough, breakfast potatoes
$13.99
Add on brunch sides
bacon$5
ham$4
one egg your way$3
BREAKFAST BURRITO
scrambled eggs, avocado, pico de gallo, queso fresco cheese, flour tortilla, breakfast potatoes
$13.99
Add on brunch sides
bacon$5
ham$4
one egg your way$3
BREAKFAST QUESADILLA
monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, flour tortilla, bacon, avocado, scrambled eggs, chipotle aioli, salsa and sour cream
$14.99
Add on brunch sides
bacon$5
ham$4
one egg your way$3
GREEN CHILIQUILES
tortilla chips tossed in mild green sauce, red onions, avocado, pico de gallo, queso fresco, cilantro, two fried eggs
$15.99
egg style
scrambled
over easy
over medium
SOUTH OF THE BORDER STEAK SKILLET
marinated flank steak, red & green peppers, onion, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, avocado, tomatillo sauce and two eggs fried eggs. Served over breakfast potatoes with sourdough or multigrain toast
$16.99
egg style
scrambled
over easy
over medium
BUILD YOUR OWN OMELETE
three egg omelet, served with breakfast potatoes and sourdough or multigrain toast or a biscuit
$12.99
OMLETTE TOPPINGS
avocado$1.50
jalapeno$1.50
green pepper$1.50
VEGGIE SKILLET
red and green peppers, onions, tomatoes, avocado, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, served over breakfast potatoes, topped with two fried eggs and sourdough or multigrain toast
$15.99
egg style
scrambled
over easy
over medium
CORNED BEEF HASH
seasoned chopped corned beef, onion, peppers, diced potatoes, and two fried eggs*, with sourdough or multigrain toast or a biscuit
$15.99
egg style
scrambled
over easy
over medium
BRUNCH SIDES
Add on brunch sides
bacon$5
ham$4
one egg your way$3
FOOD
Our classic tavern menu offers sharable appetizers premium sandwiches, made-from-scratch soups, and large portions of your favorite comfort foods.
Seasonal outdoor dining is available on a 80 seat patio.
FOOD
Our classic tavern menu offers sharable appetizers premium sandwiches, made-from-scratch soups, and large portions of your favorite comfort foods.
Located in the financial district of Chicago's vibrant Loop, right by Willis Tower (or the Sears Tower, depending on who you’re talking to) is Franklin Tap, your neighborhood tavern and craft beer bar. Here, we specialize in providing our guests with great beer, great food, and great times. With a menu that offers made-to-order bar favorites like burgers, Guinness stew, wraps, and salads as well as a selection of 12 rotating taps and 80 craft beer bottles and cans, we're the perfect location for any occasion downtown. We've already got a decade under our belts, so you can count on our team to make your next luncheon, birthday celebration, or happy hour as seamless and fun as possible.
Seasonal outdoor dining is available on a 80 seat patio.
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