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Cook and Shaker

Item: Cook and Shaker
Author: Sharon Rigney

Cuisine: American

10Best Says

Cook and Shaker is quickly becoming a neihborhood favorite in quaint little Fishtown. This small and cozy place features a fun atmosphere & delicious comfort food on the menu to warm your heart and satisfy your belly. QHat better to comfort you than a delicious meatloaf sandwich with cheddar mashed potatoes, some of their eggplant rollatini, a side of Buffalo-fried Brussels sprouts, polenta fries? There's even a scrumptious veggie sandwich with mashed chickpeas, eggplant and sun-dried tomato pesto to fill up hungry vegetarians in the area. Why settle for food that's mediocre when satisfying cuisine like this is ready and waiting? There's even a bar here as well for a well-rounded evening.

Address:

2301 E Albert St
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Phone:

215-426-2665

Website:

cookandshaker.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert

Homestyle: "Try the Cook and Shaker Tots as an appetizer. They're rumored to be simply amazing."

Best for Homestyle Because: The menu at this Fishtown restaurant features comforting options that would make Mom proud.

Drinks
- Drafts
  
  PBC PPA, PA, 5%ABV
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Spring House Braaaiins! PA, 7%ABV
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Original Sin Apricot Hard Cider, NY, 5%ABV
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, DE, 7%ABV
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Duck Rabbit Marzen, NC, 6%ABV
  
  ($6.50)
  
  New Belgium Accumulation, CO, 6%ABV
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Troegs Java Head Stout, PA, 7%ABV
  
  ($6.50)
- Secialty Cocktails
  
  Olde Richmond Punch
  
  Old overholt rye, lemon, honey syrup, rosemary 8 ($8.00)
  
  What Rhymes with Orange
  
  Titos Vodka, Blood Orange, St. Germain, Campari, Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters ($9.00)
  
  A Street Cat Named Desire
  
  Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Pamplemousse liquor, Ginger, Art in the Age Sage ($9.00)
  
  Rowhouse Gimlet
  
  rowhouse spirits gin, lime, simple syrup, cucumber ($9.00)
  
  Something Wicked
  
  House mulled cider, apple brandy, Art in the Age SNAP, frangelico, cinnamon syrup ($9.00)
  
  Charlie's Pumpkin
  
  Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Averna, Cinnamon Syrup, Ginger, Pumpkin Butter ($9.00)
  
  Pearly There
  
  Pear Vodka, Pear Nectar, Honey, Basil ($9.00)
- Wine
  
  Beringer Merlot, CA 2011
  
  ($7.00)
  
  La Merika Pinot Noir, CA 2012
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc, NZ 2012
  
  ($7.00)
  
  J. Lohr Chardonnay, CA 2012
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Ravenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, 2012
  
  ($7.00)
- Bottle Cans
  
  Philadelphia Brewing Company Kenzinger, 4.5%ABV
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Weihenstephaner FestBier, Germany, 6%ABV
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Troegs Hop Back, PA, 6%ABV
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Summit Hopvale Organic, MN, 5%ABV
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Green Flash Hop Head Red, CA, 8%ABV
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Fegley's Hop'solutely, PA, 11%ABV
  
  ($8.00)
  
  New Holland Ichabod Pumpkin, MI, 6%ABV
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Free Will Brewing The Kragle, PA, 7%ABV
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Ballast Point Habanero Sculpin, CA, 7%ABV
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Estrella Daura Damm, Spain 6%ABV
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Brewers Art Resurrection Ale, MD, 7%ABV
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Sole Artisan Ales Clink, PA, 5%ABV
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Lagunitas Equinox, CA, 8%ABV
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Rodenbach Grand Cru, Belgium, 6%ABV
  
  ($8.00)
  
  4 Hands Divided Sky Rye IPA, 6%, MO
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Anderson Valley Fall Hornin', 5%ABV, CA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Champion Brewing Tart, 3%ABV, VA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Dogfish Head 61 Minute, 6%ABV, DE
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Estrella Daura Damm, 6%ABV, Spain
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Fegleys Brew Works Hop'solutely, 11%ABV, PA
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Flying Dog Brewing Pearl Necklace, 5%ABV, MD
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Free Will Brewing the Kragle, 7%ABV, PA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Hacker-Pschorr Ocktoberfest, 6%ABV, Germany
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Ithaca Flower Power, 7%ABV, NY
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Lancaster Brewing Kolsch, 5%ABV, PA
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Round Guys Two Step Wit, 6%ABV, PA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  ShawneeCraft Harvest Saison, 7%ABV, PA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Stillwater Yacht, 4%ABV, MD
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Summit HopVale Organic, 5%ABV, MN
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Troegs Troeganator, 7%ABV, PA
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Yards Cape of Good Hope, 8%ABV, PA
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Yards Pynk, 5%ABV, PA
  
  ($6.00)
Food
- Bar Snacks & Sides
  
  Buffalo Fried Brussel Sprouts
  
  house made bleu cheese ($9.00)
  
  Vegetable Spring Rolls
  
  sweet chili sauce ($8.00)
  
  Oven Roasted Chicken Wings
  
  chipotle ranch ($10.00)
  
  Cook and Shaker Tots
  
  home made cheese sauce, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tomatillo salsa ($10.00)
  
  Black Bean Hummus
  
  pico de gallo and pita ($8.00)
  
  Fries or Tots
  
  garlic aioli ($5.00)
  
  Broccoli Rabe
  
  sautèed with garlic braised white beans ($6.00)
  
  Beer Batter Fried Pickles
  
  chipotle ranch ($8.00)
  
  Bison and Bean Chili Cheese Fries
  
  ($9.00)
- Big Plates
  
  Grilled Chicken with Pasta
  
  roasted red peppers, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, crushed San Marzano tomatoes ($13.00)
  
  Pierogies and Grilled Kielbasa
  
  caramelized onions, sour cream ($13.00)
  
  Gnocchi
  
  ragout of wild mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs ($11.00)
  
  Vegetable Flatbread
  
  Tomato basil pesto, roasted red peppers, asparagus, red onion, side salad ($13.00)
  
  Bangers and Mash
  
  Traditional Lamb Sausage, Smashed red bliss potatoes, beef gravy ($15.00)
  
  Bison and Bean Chili
  
  spicy pita, sharp cheddar, and pico de gallo ($13.00)
- Salad
  
  Chickpeas
  
  romaine, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumbers, goat cheese, red onion, herb vinaigrette ($10.00)
  
  Cook and Shaker Salad
  
  romaine, tomatoe, cucumber, red onion, sharp chedder, black beans, roasted red peppers, country bread croutons, herb vinaigrette ($10.00)
- Sweet Bites
  
  Zeppole
  
  fried dough, powdered sugar ($3.00)
- Slices of Bread
  
  Veggie Italian
  
  eggplant 'meatballs', broccoli rabe, house made marinara, provolone ($11.00)
  
  Cheeseburger
  
  bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions, fried egg, roasted red peppers ($11.00)
  
  Grilled Cheese
  
  of the day ($10.00)
  
  Fried Chicken
  
  tomato, lettuce, sweet pickles, house made bleu cheese dressing 11 ($11.00)
  
  Meatloaf
  
  sharp cheddar, sweet pickles, BBQ glaze ($12.00)
  
  Roast Pork
  
  broccoli rabe, provolone ($12.00)
Brunch
- Eggs
  
  Biscuits 'N Gravy
  
  fried chicken breast, two eggs your style, chorizo gravy, buttermilk biscuits, home fries ($13.00)
  
  The Breakfast Sandwich
  
  scrambled eggs, american cheese, home fries Add on for $0.50: bacon, sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions, vegan sausage, roasted red peppers, spinach ($8.00)
  
  Breakfast Tots
  
  cheese sauce, black beans, scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, sour cream, crumbled bacon, tomatillo salsa ($12.00)
  
  Eggs Benedict
  
  Bison and Bean Chili, poached eggs, hollandaise, home fries, english muffin ($11.00)
  
  Omelet of the Day
  
  home fries, toast ($10.00)
  
  Eggs Your Style
  
  home fries, choice of meat, toast ($8.00)
  
  Veggie "Mc" Muffin
  
  Housemade Buffalo Veggie Patty, Scrambled eggs, guacamole, tomato on a english muffin ($11.00)
- Sides
  
  Two Eggs Your Style
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Biscuit and Chorizo Gravy
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Bacon or Sausage
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Home Fries
  
  ($3.00)
  
  English Muffin or Biscuit
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Toast
  
  ($2.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  Cheeseburger
  
  lettuce, tomato, sweet pickles - (ADD on $0.50) bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions, fried egg, roasted red peppers ($11.00)
  
  Veggie Italian
  
  eggplant 'meatballs', broccoli rabe, house made marinara, provolone ($11.00)
- Sweets
  
  French Toast
  
  compound butter, fresh berries, maple syrup ($10.00)
  
  Zeppoles
  
  fried dough, powered sugar ($3.00)
- Bar Snacks
  
  Buffalo Fried Brussel Sprouts
  
  house made bleu cheese ($9.00)
  
  Vegetable Spring Rolls
  
  sweet chili sauce ($8.00)
  
  Oven Roasted Chicken Wings
  
  chipotle ranch ($10.00)
  
  Black Bean Hummus
  
  pico de gallo and pita ($8.00)
  
  Beer Battered Fried Pickles
  
  chipotle ranch ($8.00)
- Salads
  
  Chickpeas
  
  romaine, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumbers, goat cheese, red onion, herb vinaigrette ($10.00)
  
  Cook and Shaker Salad
  
  romaine, tomatoe, cucumber, red onion, sharp chedder, black beans, roasted red peppers, country bread croutons, herb vinaigrette ($10.00)

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