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Philly’s Best Vegan Restaurants

Find meatless and dairy-free pizza, cheesesteaks, doughnuts, sushi, and more at Philadelphia’s best vegan and vegetarian restaurants and bakeries

by Ernest Owens and Grace Dickinson Updated
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by Ernest Owens and Grace Dickinson Updated
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Whether you’re a devoted vegan or vegetarian or just want to incorporate more vegetables and less meat and dairy into your daily meals, these restaurants and bakeries offer some of the tastiest and most creative vegan (sometimes called “plant-based”) dishes in Philly.

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The Nile Cafe

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Vegan soul food shines at the long-standing Nile Cafe, a casual Germantown spot serving fresh-pressed juices and vegan entrees like barbecue chicken alongside collard greens, cabbage, and cornbread. Make sure to get a slice of house-made cake or a scoop of non-dairy ice cream too.

6008 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-6453
(215) 843-6453

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Crust Vegan Bakery

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This women-owned bakery in Manayunk sells a rotating menu of beautiful vegan baked goods, including cheesecakes, cookies, scones, coffee cakes, and seasonal pastries inspired by Pop-Tarts. You can also find Crust Vegan Bakery’s treats at a ton of other restaurants around town, including West Philly and South Philly locations of vegan cafe Grindcore House.

4409 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 532-7867
(215) 532-7867

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Vegan-ish (multiple locations)

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In Cedar Park and Spring Garden, Vegan-ish serves up some of the best pub-style vegan and pescatarian food around, with filling salads, cheesesteaks, hoagies, and burgers, including a Philly Special topped with — what else? — long hots and vegan Cheez Whiz.

1214 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 477-1153
(215) 477-1153

Pietramala

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Pietramala is a Northern Liberties vegan BYOB that lets local, seasonal produce shine. Naturally, the menu changes frequently, but it always maintains a high level of quality so you can’t go wrong whether a dish highlights maitake mushrooms, delicata squash, or cabbage and dandelion.

614 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 970-9541
(215) 970-9541

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HipCityVeg

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One of the most iconic fast-casual spots in the city, HipCityVeg is serving up tasty burgers, shakes, and fries that’s both flavorful and shockingly plant-based. Pro-tip: Try the HipCityRanch sandwich that’s one of the best plant-based entrées around.

127 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 244-4342
(267) 244-4342

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Luhv Vegan Deli (multiple locations)

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Luhv serves up vegan deli fare at its Hatboro bistro and Reading Terminal Market stand. The market location sells cold cuts and sliced cheeses to go along with sandwiches like smoked golden beet lox and cream cheese on a bagel and a top-notch Reuben on rye. If you haven’t tried it yet, start with the tuna salad, combining elements such as chickpeas and seaweed — it’s a customer favorite for good reason.

51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(903) 600-5848
(903) 600-5848

Tomo Sushi & Ramen

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It’s not always easy to find exciting vegan sushi options, but Tomo has the goods with an entire menu of vegan rolls that feature ingredients like eel made out of eggplant and tuna made of marinated tomato. The Old City BYOB also serves vegan mochi and a popular plant-based ramen filled with savory ingredients like seitan teriyaki and black fungus mushrooms.

228 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 519-0209
(267) 519-0209

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20th Street Pizza

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This Rittenhouse restaurant sells square pan pies with perfectly chewy crusts along with classic round pies with topping choices like vegan sausage and cashew mozz. Don’t sleep on 20th Street Pizza’s garlic knots topped with vegan Parmesan.

108 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 398-5748
(215) 398-5748

Bar Bombón

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A milk-free tres leches cake? If anyone can make it work, it’s Nicole Marquis, best known for vegan chain HipCityVeg. In Rittenhouse, her Bar Bombón infuses Philly’s vegan scene with Latin flavors, from popular steak empanadas and buffalo cauliflower tacos to cocktail options like a salted grapefruit margarita.

133 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 606-6612
(267) 606-6612

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Vedge

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Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby reinvented meatless dining in Philly by making vegetables — not meat substitutes — the star at Vedge, an elegant eatery set in a former mansion in Center City. Through culinary skill and maybe a little magic, rutabaga transforms into fondue and radishes impersonate sushi. Vedge also has a killer cocktail menu and natural wine list.

1221 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 320-7500
(215) 320-7500

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Monster Vegan

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Monster Vegan serves up some spine-tingling, deceptively meatless food. Owned and operated by couple Ron Tadeo and Lauren Margaretta, who came together over a love of horror films, the central restaurant serves classic pasta dishes like spicy rigatoni bolognese and truffle Alfredo spaghetti as well as decidedly less-Italian dishes such as fried chicken banh mi and fajita chicken egg rolls, plus tons of clever cocktails and mocktails.

1229 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(267) 668-3224
(267) 668-3224

Algorithm Vegan Grill

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Fast-casual Algorithm Vegan Grill opened in Queen Village recently, adding a fixed location for Algorithm Food Truck’s flavor-packed vegan fare — seitan cheesesteaks with Calabrian chile Whiz, watermelon “tuna” tacos, and Korean barbecue fries, among others — plus rotating milkshake flavors like carrot cake and raspberry-sumac. Check Algorithm’s Instagram if you’re trying to track down the cerulean-blue truck, which pulls up at places such as Philadelphia Brewing Company.

705 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 827-2022
(267) 827-2022

Fitz on 4th

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Mother-and-son team Alison Fitzpatrick and Alex Soto’s Fitz on 4th is a vegan tapas restaurant that focuses not only on unstuffy vegan dishes but also on interesting vegan cocktails. The duo encourages everyone to eat at least one vegan meal per week, and their Queen Village spot makes it easy with the likes of edamame dumplings and cavatappi pasta tossed with foraged mushrooms, herbaceous olive oil, and cashew cheese.

743 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 315-8989
(215) 315-8989

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Miss Rachel's Pantry

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Step up dinnertime with a five-course meal made for two at this charming BYOB housed behind a South Philly garage door. The menu changes every week, but always includes biscuits, a salad with house-made cheese, soup, a pasta course, a hearty entree, and dessert, typically a seasonal cake with house-made ice cream. Reservations are required; dinner dates are released on the first Friday of every month.

1938 S Chadwick St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 798-0053
(215) 798-0053

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Ground Provisions

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Vedge owners Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby take their love for vegan cuisine to West Chester with an ambitious tasting menu that includes seared cauliflower, cured radish, polenta cornbread, and more.

1388 Old Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 355-4411
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The Nile Cafe

6008 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Vegan soul food shines at the long-standing Nile Cafe, a casual Germantown spot serving fresh-pressed juices and vegan entrees like barbecue chicken alongside collard greens, cabbage, and cornbread. Make sure to get a slice of house-made cake or a scoop of non-dairy ice cream too.

6008 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-6453
(215) 843-6453

Crust Vegan Bakery

4409 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

This women-owned bakery in Manayunk sells a rotating menu of beautiful vegan baked goods, including cheesecakes, cookies, scones, coffee cakes, and seasonal pastries inspired by Pop-Tarts. You can also find Crust Vegan Bakery’s treats at a ton of other restaurants around town, including West Philly and South Philly locations of vegan cafe Grindcore House.

4409 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 532-7867
(215) 532-7867

Vegan-ish (multiple locations)

1214 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131

In Cedar Park and Spring Garden, Vegan-ish serves up some of the best pub-style vegan and pescatarian food around, with filling salads, cheesesteaks, hoagies, and burgers, including a Philly Special topped with — what else? — long hots and vegan Cheez Whiz.

1214 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 477-1153
(215) 477-1153

Pietramala

614 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Pietramala is a Northern Liberties vegan BYOB that lets local, seasonal produce shine. Naturally, the menu changes frequently, but it always maintains a high level of quality so you can’t go wrong whether a dish highlights maitake mushrooms, delicata squash, or cabbage and dandelion.

614 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 970-9541
(215) 970-9541

HipCityVeg

127 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA 19103

One of the most iconic fast-casual spots in the city, HipCityVeg is serving up tasty burgers, shakes, and fries that’s both flavorful and shockingly plant-based. Pro-tip: Try the HipCityRanch sandwich that’s one of the best plant-based entrées around.

127 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 244-4342
(267) 244-4342

Luhv Vegan Deli (multiple locations)

51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Luhv serves up vegan deli fare at its Hatboro bistro and Reading Terminal Market stand. The market location sells cold cuts and sliced cheeses to go along with sandwiches like smoked golden beet lox and cream cheese on a bagel and a top-notch Reuben on rye. If you haven’t tried it yet, start with the tuna salad, combining elements such as chickpeas and seaweed — it’s a customer favorite for good reason.

51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(903) 600-5848
(903) 600-5848

Tomo Sushi & Ramen

228 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

It’s not always easy to find exciting vegan sushi options, but Tomo has the goods with an entire menu of vegan rolls that feature ingredients like eel made out of eggplant and tuna made of marinated tomato. The Old City BYOB also serves vegan mochi and a popular plant-based ramen filled with savory ingredients like seitan teriyaki and black fungus mushrooms.

228 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 519-0209
(267) 519-0209

20th Street Pizza

108 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

This Rittenhouse restaurant sells square pan pies with perfectly chewy crusts along with classic round pies with topping choices like vegan sausage and cashew mozz. Don’t sleep on 20th Street Pizza’s garlic knots topped with vegan Parmesan.

108 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 398-5748
(215) 398-5748

Bar Bombón

133 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

A milk-free tres leches cake? If anyone can make it work, it’s Nicole Marquis, best known for vegan chain HipCityVeg. In Rittenhouse, her Bar Bombón infuses Philly’s vegan scene with Latin flavors, from popular steak empanadas and buffalo cauliflower tacos to cocktail options like a salted grapefruit margarita.

133 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 606-6612
(267) 606-6612

Vedge

1221 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby reinvented meatless dining in Philly by making vegetables — not meat substitutes — the star at Vedge, an elegant eatery set in a former mansion in Center City. Through culinary skill and maybe a little magic, rutabaga transforms into fondue and radishes impersonate sushi. Vedge also has a killer cocktail menu and natural wine list.

1221 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 320-7500
(215) 320-7500

Monster Vegan

1229 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Monster Vegan serves up some spine-tingling, deceptively meatless food. Owned and operated by couple Ron Tadeo and Lauren Margaretta, who came together over a love of horror films, the central restaurant serves classic pasta dishes like spicy rigatoni bolognese and truffle Alfredo spaghetti as well as decidedly less-Italian dishes such as fried chicken banh mi and fajita chicken egg rolls, plus tons of clever cocktails and mocktails.

1229 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(267) 668-3224
(267) 668-3224

Algorithm Vegan Grill

705 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Fast-casual Algorithm Vegan Grill opened in Queen Village recently, adding a fixed location for Algorithm Food Truck’s flavor-packed vegan fare — seitan cheesesteaks with Calabrian chile Whiz, watermelon “tuna” tacos, and Korean barbecue fries, among others — plus rotating milkshake flavors like carrot cake and raspberry-sumac. Check Algorithm’s Instagram if you’re trying to track down the cerulean-blue truck, which pulls up at places such as Philadelphia Brewing Company.

705 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 827-2022
(267) 827-2022

Fitz on 4th

743 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Mother-and-son team Alison Fitzpatrick and Alex Soto’s Fitz on 4th is a vegan tapas restaurant that focuses not only on unstuffy vegan dishes but also on interesting vegan cocktails. The duo encourages everyone to eat at least one vegan meal per week, and their Queen Village spot makes it easy with the likes of edamame dumplings and cavatappi pasta tossed with foraged mushrooms, herbaceous olive oil, and cashew cheese.

743 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 315-8989
(215) 315-8989

Miss Rachel's Pantry

1938 S Chadwick St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Step up dinnertime with a five-course meal made for two at this charming BYOB housed behind a South Philly garage door. The menu changes every week, but always includes biscuits, a salad with house-made cheese, soup, a pasta course, a hearty entree, and dessert, typically a seasonal cake with house-made ice cream. Reservations are required; dinner dates are released on the first Friday of every month.

1938 S Chadwick St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 798-0053
(215) 798-0053

Ground Provisions

1388 Old Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

Vedge owners Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby take their love for vegan cuisine to West Chester with an ambitious tasting menu that includes seared cauliflower, cured radish, polenta cornbread, and more.

1388 Old Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 355-4411
(610) 355-4411

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