Food

7 Best Vegan Restaurants in Philly

The task of finding a restaurant that all of your friends will enjoy can be quite daunting. In the age of options where many people have dietary restrictions, it makes the task even harder.

What’s the solution? In my opinion, vegan restaurants. They offer delicious eats that your vegan, vegetarian, lactose intolerant, and omnivore friends can all enjoy together!  

Disclaimer: I am not even vegan. However, I am an avid food lover with a deep respect for all of its many varieties. Philly has one of the best vegan scenes around so anyone with an appreciation for food can appreciate these restaurants.

Philly’s 7 Best Vegan Restaurants

  1. Vedge – Make your reservations early, this place fills up fast! Not only does Vedge serve all vegan food, but they also feature locally sourced and seasonal ingredients in their dishes. (1221 Locust St.)
  1. Charlie was a sinner. – The atmosphere in this restaurant is cozy, dimly lit, and intimate- perfect for a date night or catching up with a friend. End your meal with a nutritious shot of wheatgrass! (131 S. 13th St.)
  1. V Street – Inspired by cuisines from all over the world, the menu at V Street is full of bold, ethnic flavors. Stop over for a happy hour to try some of their specialty cocktails and small bites. (126 S. 19th St.)
  1. HipCityVeg – Dine in or take out, this casual hot-spot makes all of their food with non-GMO and vegan ingredients. Plus, their packaging materials are all 100% compostable. (Find your closest location)
  1. Blackbird Pizzeria – Who says you can’t enjoy pizza when you’re vegan? Blackbird serves plant-based pizza with mouth-watering toppings like seitan sausage, tofu ricotta, and seitan bacon. (507 S. 6th St.)
  1. Bar Bombón – This restaurant boasts a Latin-inspired cuisine and when you walk in you’ll feel like you’ve just transported to Puerto Rico. The food is both creative and authentic, and the drinks tasty and strong. (133 S. 18th St.)
  1. Plant Pure Cafe – This is a relatively new cafe in Philly which serves fast and convenient dishes that are all vegan and certified Kosher. As a great added bonus, all of their meals are under 500 calories! (1115 Walnut St.)

Have you been to any great vegan restaurants recently? Share your experience in the comments below!

Bianca Scherrei

Bianca is a recent Temple University graduate who finds happiness in the greener things. Her experience at a cancer research association has led her to become passionate about keeping the world a little cleaner and less toxic. In her free time, you can find her drinking La Colombe coffee while taking in the city views.

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