Foodies Delight: Our Guide To Your Neighborhood's Best Vegetarian Meals

As locals, we know all too well that Philadelphia isn't just the land of cheesesteaks. This town packs quite a punch when it comes to what some of the city's chefs are cooking up. In addition to the array of Mexican joints, sushi spots and killer burgers around town, there are some incredible options for vegetarians, vegans and everything in between. Long gone are the days when eateries offered one obligatory and unexciting vegetarian option. Below are our favorite spots split up by neighborhood where you can find fare for the veggie lover. 

Fishtown: Memphis Taproom

This craft beer bar takes its dedication to pleasing vegans and vegetarians seriously. Try their coconut club sandwich with layered fried tofu and crunchy smokey coconut- dare we say it's better than bacon! Their vegan peanut butter pie is also absolutely divine!

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Fishtown: Cedar Point

This neighborhood favorite offers outdoor dining and many vegetarian comfort food options such as veggie wings with apricot horseradish cream and a bbq pulled portabella sandwich. Yum!

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Northern Liberties: Soy Cafe

In addition to the veggie cheesesteak wrap and the array of vegan sweets from brownies to peanut butter rice krispy treats, Soy Cafe also has some incredible smoothies. 

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Northern Liberties: Cantina Dos Segundos

With their excellent dinner and brunch specials as well as late night drinks, Cantina always has a bustling crowd. Try the fajitas with wild mushrooms, smoked seitan and tofu or look for their ever changing and always delicious vegetarian specials.

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Queen Village: Royal Tavern

This local staple has tons of mouthwatering options for vegans and vegetarians. From the Tempeh Club to the Vegan Sloppy Joe on the nightly dinner menu and the Tofu & Tempeh Hash and Tater Tot Scramble on the brunch menu, herbivores go nuts for this spot. 

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South Street: Blackbird Pizzeria

The Vegan Cheese Fries first caught our attention and kept us coming back. There are so many options such as vegan and vegetarian pizzas and sandwiches galore. Need a cheesesteak? Their award winning vegan Seitan Cheesesteak with rosemary and garlic seared seitan and vegan whiz [this exists] is sure to satisfy!

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Rittenhouse: Bar Bonbom

This corner joint in brand new on the scene and is turning lots of heads. Bonbom is serving up Puerto Rican all plant based vegan dishes along with a full bar. 

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Rittenhouse: V Street

As one of Philadelphia Magazine's 50 best restaurants, V Street calls itself a street food bar. What does that mean? Well the clever brains behind this operation have recreated entirely vegetarian versions of street food that span the globe. 

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Center City: Vedge

You really can't have a list of Philly vegetarian options without including Vedge. Recently named #4 in Philadelphia Magazine's top 50 best restaurants, Vedge delights all with their menu.

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Midtown Village: Charlie Was A Sinner

Plant based small plates dominate this all vegetarian menu along with delicious cocktails. Some favorites include zucchini 'crabcake' sliders and the seared tofu puttanesca.

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University City: HipCityVeg

With locations in University and Rittenhouse, HipCityVeg is serving up fast food-inspired plant-based eats and people are raving about it.

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