Penrose Diner Menu (Update 2025)
Penrose Diner, a classic comfort food spot in South Philadelphia, offers a wide array of options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and even late-night bites. With a charming old-school diner feel, Penrose Diner has been a hidden gem for over 50 years. The menu boasts delicious dishes like fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, Italian cutlet sandwiches, and French onion soup. The portions are generous, the service is quick, and the atmosphere is bustling with genuine employee interactions and the charming South Philly dialect. Don't miss out on their sticky buns with nuts and fudge-covered cheesecake. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a hearty meal, Penrose Diner is a must-visit spot in Philadelphia.
PROMO & TOP
Pancakes
Most popular Homemade pancakes, butter, and syrup. Add meat for an additional charge.
Chicken Fingers
Most popular
Eggs, Any Style
Homefries, and toast. Add meat for an additional charge.
Pancakes
Most popular Homemade pancakes, butter, and syrup. Add meat for an additional charge.
French Toast
Powdered sugar, butter, and syrup. Add meat for an additional charge.
Bacon, And Egg Cheese Sandwich
Served on a bagel with homefries. Substitute sausage, scrapple, or turkey sausage for an additional charge.
Pork Roll, And Egg Cheese Sandwich
Kaiser roll, and home fries.
Cheese Omelette
Homefries, and toast. Add extras for an additional charge.
Western Omelette
Ham, green peppers, onions, home fries, and toast. Add cheese for an additional charge.
Creamed Chipped Beef
Served over white toast, and home fries.
South Philly Omelette
Italian sausage, sweet peppers, onion, provolone, home fries, and toast.
Tuscan Omelette
Turkey sausage, spinach, roasted peppers, provolone, home fries, and toast.
Florentine Omelette
Spinach, feta, home fries, and toast.
All Meat Omelette
Ham, bacon, sausage, home fries, and toast.
Steak And Eggs
oz. Strip steak, eggs any style, home fries, and toast.
Breakfast all Day
Breakfast Side Orders
Bacon
Sausage
Scrapple
Pork Roll
Turkey Sausage
Creamed Chipped Beef
Home Fries
Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Fingers
Most popular
Chicken Quesadilla
Buffalo Wings
One dozen spicy wings
Disco Fries
American cheese, gravy
Onion Rings
Cheeseburger Sliders
Philly Cheesesteak Fries
Wiz, Fried Onions
Starters
Soups
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken, ditalini pasta, celery, and carrots.
Homemade Soup Of The Day
French Onion Soup
Chili
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, egg, shredded cheddar cheese, and house white balsamic vinaigrette. Add chicken for an additional charge.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, grilled chicken, Pecorino Romano, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing.
Greek Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, imported feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves, egg, red onions, anchovies, and homemade Greek vinaigrette. Add chicken for an additional charge.
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado, cucumbers, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, egg, and ranch dressing.
Crispy Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, crispy chicken, tomato, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, shredded cheddar, egg, and honey mustard.
Crab Cake Salad
Mixed greens, mini crab cakes, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Salads
Sandwiches
Turkey Club Sandwich
White toast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and french fries. Add cheese for an additional charge.
BLT Club Sandwich
White toast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and french fries. Add cheese for an additional charge.
Tuna Club Sandwich
Homemade tuna salad, sliced egg, lettuce, tomato, white toast, and french fries.
Cheeseburger
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and french fries. Add bacon for an additional charge.
Cheesesteak
American cheese, long roll, and french fries. Add fried onions for no charge.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Marinara, mozzarella, long roll, and french fries.
Patty Melt Sandwich
/ lb. burger, fried onions, Swiss cheese, grilled rye, and french fries.
Crab Cake Sandwich
Breaded crab cake, lettuce, tomato, onion, and french fries.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
American cheese, grilled white, and french fries. Add bacon and tomato for an additional charge.
Beef Gyro Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, tzatziki sauce, and french fries.
Crispy Chicken Wrap Sandwich
Crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, honey mustard, and french fries.
Meatball Parmesan Sandwich
Homemade meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, long roll, and french fries.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap Sandwich
Spicy crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, and french fries.
Italian Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
Hand-breaded cutlet, spinach, roasted red peppers, sharp provolone, long roll, and french fries.
Corned Beef Reuban Sandwich
Sheinman's corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, grilled rye, and french fries.
Fried Flounder Sandwich
Hand-breaded, lettuce, tomato, onion, long roll, and french fries.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Solid white albacore, sliced tomato, Swiss cheese, English muffin, and french fries.
Corned Beef Special Sandwich
Sheinman's corned beef, coleslaw, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, rye bread, and french fries.
California Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, kaiser roll, and french fries.
Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak
Hot sauce, blue cheese, long roll, and french fries.
Cheeseburger
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and french fries.
Bacon Cheeseburger
American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and french fries.
Penrose Burger
Cheddar cheese, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce, and french fries.
Brooklyn Burger
Grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon, provolone, lettuce, and tomato.
BBQ Bacon Burger
Cheddar cheese, bacon, fried onions, lettuce, tomato, onions, and BBQ sauce.
Impossible Burger
Plant-based burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, and vegan cheese.
Burgers
Entrees
Shrimp Scampi
Scampi sauce, and spaghetti.
Chicken Parmesan
Hand breaded cutlet, homemade marinara, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, and spaghetti.
Baked Meatloaf
Mashed potatoes, gravy, and green peas.
Chicken Croquettes
Mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans.
/ Roast Chicken
Mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans.
Broiled Crab Cakes
Mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans.
Spinach And Salmon
Sauteed spinach and tomatoes, and mashed potatoes.
Roast Turkey
Mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and cranberry sauce.
Chicken Fingers And Fries
Fried potatoes, and breaded or battered crispy chicken.
Spaghetti And Meatballs
Homemade meatballs, and marinara.
Penne Alla Vodka
Pan-seared chicken, vodka blush sauce, and penne.
Fried Flounder Dinner
Hand-breaded, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Spicy marinara, and spaghetti.
London Broil
USDA choice, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Kid's Chicken Fingers And Fries
Kid's Ravioli And Meatball
Kid's Grilled Cheese And Fries
Kid's Spaghetti And Meatball
Kid's Cheeseburger Sliders
Kid's Pancakes
Add meat for an additional charge.
Kid's French Toast
Add meat for an additional charge.
Kid's Scrambled Eggs
Add meat for an additional charge.
Kid's
Dessert
Cheesecake
Strawberry Cheesecake
Chocolate Pudding
Bread Pudding
Rice Pudding
Apple Turnover
Cinnamon Bun
Blueberry Muffin
Chocolate Cake
Strawberry Shortcake
Apple Pie
Vanilla Milkshake
Chocolate Milkshake
Strawberry Milkshake
Hot Coffee
Hot Tea
Green Tea
Hot Chocolate
Assorted Juices
Orange, and apple.