Monk's Pub Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Monk's Pub, a must-visit spot in Chicago for burger lovers, pub enthusiasts, and sandwich connoisseurs. Located at 205 W Lake St, Monk's Pub offers a diverse menu with a variety of options perfect for lunch, dinner, or a group gathering. From appetizers like sliders, nachos, and hummus plates to hearty salads and flavorful soups, there is something for everyone.
But the real stars of the show are the Monk's Burgers. With options like The Classic, The Beyond Burger, The Smokehouse, and The Maple Bacon Brisket, Monk's Pub elevates the burger experience with unique toppings and quality ingredients. The atmosphere here is welcoming, the service attentive, and the overall experience top-notch.
Don't miss out on this hidden gem - Monk's Pub is where you'll find some of the best burgers and pub fare in the city. Experience the flavorful dishes, friendly service, and vibrant ambiance for yourself.
Appetizers & Sides
Sliders
Four mini burgers with American cheese & pickles, served with fries
Chicago Poutine
Fries, Italian Beef, beer cheese, hot giardiniera, au jus
Mediterranean Flatbread
Toasted flatbread, hummus, cucumber, grilled tomato, pickled onion, feta
Italian Beef Flatbread
Toasted flatbread, beer cheese, Italian Beef, hot giardiniera
Nachos
Tortilla chips, beer cheese sauce, house blend cheese, pico de gallo, jalapenos & sour cream
Chicken Wings
Your choice-Traditional Buffalo, Sriracha Bourbon or Mango Habanero chicken wings with celery & carrots
Boneless Wings
Your choice-Traditional Buffalo, Sriracha Bourbon or Mango Habanero boneless chicken wings with celery & carrots
Pretzel Sticks
Four soft pretzel sticks, side of beer cheese dipping sauce
Pickle Fries
Side of ranch
Cauliflower Wings
Tempura battered cauliflower, Buffalo sauce & side of blue cheese dressing
Hummus Plate
Hummus topped with olives, tomatoes & olive oil, served with warm pita.
Tempura Battered Cheese Curds
Side of Ranch
Loaded Tots
Beer cheese sauce, bacon, jalapenos, side of sour cream
Soup of the Day
Monk's Famous Chili
Monk's House Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot & house blend cheese
Classic Caesar Salad
Leaf lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, parmesan & croutons
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes & cucumber tossed with lemon-tahini vinaigrette, feta cheese, red & white quinoa with brown rice, red pepper, garbanzo, yellow squash & peas, toasted pita bread on the side
Monk's Cobb
Mixed greens, red onion, tomato, carrot, cucumber, radish, black olive, avocado, egg, bacon, blue cheese crumbles
Keto Chicken Salad
Brussel sprout/kale/carrot/kohlrabi slaw tossed in roasted garlic onion dressing, grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, pepitas, parmesan
Tuscan Harvest Salad
Mixed greens, garbanzo, sun-dried tomato, teardrop red pepper, roasted brussels sprouts, fresh mozzarella pearls
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Grilled buffalo chicken breast, lettuce, carrots, celery & crumbled blue cheese
Crispy Southwest Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken breast, lettuce, grilled tomato, corn, black bean, avocado, house-blend cheese, toasted pita bread on the side
Salmon Caesar Salad
Grilled wild-caught salmon, leaf lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, parmesan & croutons
Steak Salad
Grilled sliced sirloin, mixed greens, grilled tomato, red onion, cucumber, corn, avocado, crumbled blue cheese
Soups & Salads
Monk's Burgers
*The Classic
With your choice of cheese
The Veggie
House-made black bean and quinoa burger with your choice of cheese (sub our veggie patty for any specialty burger!)
The Beyond Burger
Plant-based, 20g of protein, no soy, no gluten, no GMO patty with your choice of cheese (sub The Beyond Burger for any specialty burger-$4)
The Turkey
Ground turkey patty, provolone, avocado, lettuce, tomato, garlic mayo
*The California
Topped with grilled Portobello mushroom, provolone cheese, avocado and chipotle mayonnaise
*The Smokehouse
BBQ basted burger with American cheese, bacon, onion rings, and chipotle mayo
*The Black & Blue
Blackened burger, blue cheese, chipotle mayonnaise
*The Jalapeno Popper
Jalapeno cream cheese, onion ring
*The Egg
Bacon, cheddar cheese & a sunny-side up egg (sunny-side up eggs are under-cooked)
*The Maple Bacon Brisket
Certified Angus and brisket blend patty, pretzel bun, Vermont maple syrup, cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onion
*The Bison
Ground bison patty, pretzel bun, cheddar cheese, whiskey charred onions, garlic mayo
Monk's Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Your choice-Grilled, blackened, Buffalo, BBQ, Sriracha Bourbon or Mango Habanero chicken breast, brioche bun, choice of cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato & onion
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken breast, American cheese, slaw, Sriracha Ranch
Chicken Avocado Sandwich
Grilled chicken, toasted wheat bread, garlic herb mayonnaise, Swiss cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce & tomato
Chicken Avocado Wrap
Grilled chicken, avocado, cheddar cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato, crumbled bleu cheese and ranch dressing
Veggie Wrap
Monk's veggie burger, pepper jack, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion
Grilled Cheese
Classic grilled cheese customized with choice of cheese & sourdough, wheat or marble rye
The BLT
Classic triple-decker BLT, choice of toasted sourdough, wheat, or marble rye
Turkey Reuben
Spicy turkey breast, grilled sourdough, bacon, Swiss cheese, slaw & 1000 island
Italian Beef Sandwich
Sliced Italian Beef, provolone, hot giardiniera
Steak Sandwich
Grilled sliced sirloin, garlic French bread, Provolone, grilled onions, peppers & mushrooms, garlic mayo
Blackened Po'Boy
Blackened wild-caught Alaskan Pollock, French bread, slaw & chipotle mayo
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered cod, fries & slaw