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HOURS
M - T 11am-10pm
W - F 11am-Midnight
S - S 11am - 10pm
Also available for semi-private and private events 7 days a week
RESERVATIONS FOR GROUPS OF 1 - 25.
EVENTS FOR GROUPS OF 26 - 150
OUTDOOR SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
FRANKLIN TAP IS 21+ TAVERN.
MINORS ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN WILL BE ALLOWED BETWEEN 11AM AND 3PM EVERYDAY.
FOOD
Our classic tavern menu offers sharable appetizers premium sandwiches, made-from-scratch soups, and large portions of your favorite comfort foods.
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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 got a fifteen years under our belts, so you can count on our team to make your next luncheon, birthday celebration, or networking happy hour as seamless and fun as possible.
Seasonal outdoor dining is available on a 60 seat patio.
Restaurant is closed.
FOOD
$12 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.
cooked to order, with your choice of cheese on a brioche bun and your choice of fries or soup of the day.12.00 USD Unavailable
ALL DAY BREAKFAST
red and green peppers, onions, tomatoes, avocado, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, served over breakfast potatoes, topped with two fried eggs and sourdough or multigrain toast17.99 USD Unavailable
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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 toast19.99 USD Unavailable
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seasoned chopped corned beef, onion, peppers, diced potatoes, and two fried eggs*, with sourdough or multigrain toast or a biscuit16.99 USD Unavailable
APPETIZERS
made fresh daily with avocados, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, red onions, fresh lime juice, carrots, cucumbers, house made tortilla chips14.49 USD Unavailable
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artichoke hearts, spinach and creamy cheese sauce with asiago and cream cheese, carrots, celery, pita14.99 USD Unavailable
corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, rolled in a crispy wonton, thousand island dressing15.49 USD Unavailable
pulled chicken, carrot, celery, buffalo sauce, blue
cheese crumbles, rolled in a crispy wonton, ranch dressing15.49 USD Unavailable
seasoned, pulled chicken, black beans, corn, monterey jack & cheddar cheese rolled in a crispy wonton, chipotle ranch15.49 USD Unavailable
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four bavarian pretzel sticks, cheese & spicy mustard sauces13.99 USD Unavailable
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cheese sauce, applewood smoked bacon, scallions, sour cream13.99 USD Unavailable
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fried white cheddar cheese curds, ranch dressing 15.49 USD Unavailable
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order of three; breaded chicken, lettuce, tomato, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, brioche bun16.99 USD Unavailable
order of three; american cheese, pickle chips, caramelized onion, brioche bun15.99 USD Unavailable
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order of three, roasted pork shoulder, bbq sauce, coleslaw, brioche bun15.99 USD Unavailable
jumbo chicken wings tossed in your choice of buffalo, BBQ, mango habanero, or garlic parmesan sauces, carrots & celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dressing17.49 USD Unavailable
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buttermilk battered cauliflower florets, fried to a golden brown, and tossed in your choice of sauce, carrots & celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dressing 16.99 USD Unavailable
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buttermilk fried chicken tenderloins, cooked to a goldern brown, honey mustard dressing, Franklin sause15.99 USD Unavailable
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)12.99 USD Unavailable
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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)12.99 USD Unavailable
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SOUP
made fresh daily. ask your server for today's choice5.99 USD Unavailable
made fresh daily. ask your server for today's choice8.99 USD Unavailable
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SALADS
balsamic vinaigrette, blue cheese, buttermilk ranch, caesar, chipotle ranch, honey mustard, oil & vinegar, and red wine vinaigrette
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.15.99 USD Unavailable
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chopped romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, brioche croutons, tossed in caesar dressing. Add grilled chicken (+$5), blackened salmon (+$7), or chili-lime shrimp (+$7).14.49 USD Unavailable
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).15.99 USD Unavailable
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olive oil and herb crusted salmon, romaine hearts, quinoa, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese, tzatziki sauce18.99 USD Unavailable
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chimichurri marinated flank steak, roasted red and green peppers, roasted corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, goat cheese, balsamic viniagrette20.99 USD Unavailable
baby kale, roasted sweet potato, avocado, red onion, roasted cherry tomatoes, roasted walnuts, sunflower seeds, honey mustard dressing15.99 USD Unavailable
baby spinach, pomegranate seeds, grilled peach, red apple, red onion, goat cheese, pomegranate vinaigrette15.99 USD Unavailable
TACOS
order of three, served with chips & salsa
marinated flank steak, cilantro, onion, roasted tomato salsa, white corn tortillas17.99 USD Unavailable
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grilled mahi mahi, shredded lettuce, tomato, scallion, cilantro, guacamole, chipotle sauce, white corn tortillas18.99 USD Unavailable
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chili lime marinated shrimp, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco cheese, pickled red onion, chili lime habanero crema, white corn tortillas18.99 USD Unavailable
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WRAPS
our wraps are made on locally baked tortillas and are served with a side of your choice
grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, tomato, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, ranch dressing, flour tortilla 17.79 USD Unavailable
lightly breaded chicken, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, scallions, honey mustard aioli, flour tortilla17.79 USD Unavailable
marinated flank steak, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, monterey jack & cheddar cheese, chipotle sour cream, flour tortilla18.99 USD Unavailable
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grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, tomato, shredded lettuce, ranch dressing, flour tortilla 17.49 USD Unavailable
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coconut crusted shrimp, avocado, pineapple salsa, mixed greens, sweet thai chili sauce, flour tortilla18.99 USD Unavailable
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TAP FAVORITES
beer battered haddock, tartar sauce, malt vinegar, fries 19.79 USD Unavailable
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sliced corned beef, swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, sauerkraut, grilled on rye and served with a side17.49 USD Unavailable
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elbow macaroni, creamy cheese sauce, toasted breadcrumbs. Add bacon (+$3), add black bean salsa, jalapeno & avocado (+$4), add buffalo chicken (+$5)15.99 USD Unavailable
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beef, carrot, celery, potatoes, onion, in a rich guinness stout gravy served over garlic mashed potatoes15.99 USD Unavailable
SANDWICHES
our sandwiches are made on locally baked breads, buns and rolls and are served with a side
roasted turkey breast, habanero aioli, pepper jack cheese, avocado, red onion, applewood smoked bacon, sourdough17.49 USD Unavailable
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marinated flank steak, monterey jack cheese, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, horseradish aioli, sourdough17.49 USD Unavailable
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grilled chicken breast, sun-dried tomato spread, red onion, fresh basil, provolone cheese, pesto aioli, sourdough17.49 USD Unavailable
grilled salmon filet, field greens, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, dill aioli, multigrain bread17.99 USD Unavailable
battered chicken breast, field greens, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, honey mustard aioli, pretzel roll 17.79 USD Unavailable
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blackened chicken breast, pepper jack, avocado, tomato, shredded lettuce, creole aioli, sourdough bread18.49 USD Unavailable
crispy cajun seasoned chicken breast, shredded lettuce, pickles, sriracha aioli, brioche bun17.79 USD Unavailable
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roasted pork, smoked ham, swiss cheese, pickles, yellow mustard, french bread16.99 USD Unavailable
BURGERS
our burgers are fresh, made on locally baked buns, and served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and a side
half-pound patty, american cheese, fried egg, applewood smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, garlic aioli, brioche bun 22.99 USD Unavailable
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grass-fed bison patty, caramelized onions, american cheese, applewood smoked bacon, pretzel roll20.99 USD Unavailable
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half-pound patty, Knob Creek Maple Bourbon whiskey glaze, blue cheese crumbles, crispy onion strings, pretzel roll 23.99 USD Unavailable
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half-pound patty, merkt's cheddar spread, applewood smoked bacon, brioche bun19.79 USD Unavailable
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4oz patty, american cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, thousand island dressing, brioche bun14.99 USD Unavailable
100% plant based, vegetarian, all natural patty with the look and taste of beef, topped with american cheese and served on an onion bun 16.99 USD Unavailable
half-pound patty, never frozen, cooked to order, brioche bun16.79 USD Unavailable
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SIDES
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DESSERT
home made brownies topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel and chocolate fudge sauces6.99 USD Unavailable
Cinnamon sugar bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce6.99 USD Unavailable
BRUNCH
All day brunch every Saturday and Sunday
scrambled egg, american cheese, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, chipotle aioli, sourdough, breakfast potatoes19.99 USD Unavailable
scrambled eggs, avocado, pico de gallo, queso fresco cheese, salsa, flour tortilla, breakfast potatoes, side of sour cream15.99 USD Unavailable
monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, flour tortilla, bacon, avocado, scrambled eggs, chipotle aioli, salsa and sour cream15.99 USD Unavailable
tortilla chips tossed in mild green sauce, red onions, avocado, pico de gallo, queso fresco, cilantro, two fried eggs16.99 USD Unavailable
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 toast19.99 USD Unavailable
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three egg omelet, served with breakfast potatoes and sourdough or multigrain toast or a biscuit13.99 USD Unavailable
red and green peppers, onions, tomatoes, avocado, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, served over breakfast potatoes, topped with two fried eggs and sourdough or multigrain toast17.99 USD Unavailable
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seasoned chopped corned beef, onion, peppers, diced potatoes, and two fried eggs*, with sourdough or multigrain toast or a biscuit16.99 USD Unavailable
BRUNCH
BRUNCH FOOD
scrambled eggs, avocado, pico de gallo, queso fresco cheese, salsa, flour tortilla, breakfast potatoes, side of sour cream15.99 USD Unavailable
scrambled egg, american cheese, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, chipotle aioli, sourdough, breakfast potatoes19.99 USD Unavailable
two eggs* any style, breakfast potatoes, bacon or ham, and your choice of sourdough or multigrain toast15.99 USD Unavailable
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 toast19.99 USD Unavailable
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tortilla chips tossed in mild green sauce, red onions, avocado, pico de gallo queso fresco, cilantro, two fried eggs16.99 USD Unavailable
red and green peppers, onions, tomatoes, avocado, monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, served over breakfast potatoes, topped with two fried eggs and sourdough or multigrain toast17.99 USD Unavailable
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seasoned chopped ,corned beef, onion, peppers, diced potatoes, and two fried eggs*, with sourdough or multigrain toastor a biscuit16.99 USD Unavailable
Three egg omelet, served with breakfast potatoes and sourdough, multigrain or rye toast or a biscuit.14.99 USD Unavailable
two buttermilk pancakes, two eggs* any style, bacon or ham, maple syrup.14.99 USD Unavailable
N.A..BEVERAGES
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
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16oz bottle4.00 USD Unavailable
500ml bottle4.50 USD Unavailable
12oz bottle4.00 USD Unavailable
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