Known for a menu of comfort food fare, this South Philly staple offers vegan versions of everything from buffalo wings to mozzarella sticks to cheesesteaks and meatball subs. They’ve got red and white pizzas, too, topped with your choice of real or dairy-free cheese, and sides, like spicy broccoli and sweet potato fries, that regulars love.

The entire menu at this Northern Liberties bar can be made vegan, and that includes the chicken and waffles, wings, chicken parmesan, and bolognese. A partnership with Pizza Gutt brings thick, “cheesy”, decadent pan pizzas to the table, too. And the plant-based topping options are vast, from “pepperoni” to vegan ricotta.

An entire menu section of this cozy Old City spot is dedicated to creative vegan sushi rolls, topped with specialties like tomato-based “tuna” and “eel” made from eggplant. There are hot bowls of noodles to warm up with, too, including three vegan ramen options.

At the heart of Goldie’s menu is fried falafel drizzled with creamy tehina and stuffed into pita. But the Israeli-style shop, helmed by the team behind Zahav, gains equally notable attention for its tehina milkshakes. Made with a combination of almond and soy milk, and creamy tehina, the plant-based shakes come in flavors like Turkish coffee and banana.

At the heart of Goldie’s menu is fried falafel drizzled with creamy tehina and stuffed into pita. But the Israeli-style shop, helmed by the team behind Zahav, gains equally notable attention for its tehina milkshakes. Made with a combination of almond and soy milk, and creamy tehina, the plant-based shakes come in flavors like Turkish coffee and banana.

A 2020 James Beard award nominee for Best New Restaurant, this Thai spot from chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon draws a large following with its pungent, and often spicy, flavors. Several dishes on the menu are naturally plant-based, including the Kang Pajari, a curry made with banana peppers, pineapple, and tofu, the Laab Hed Yang Jae, a popular salad filled with sautéed mushrooms. But many additional sides can be made vegan. Call to ask about special requests.

Early pioneers of vegan cuisine in Philly’s restaurant scene, James Beard-nominated chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby place vegetables at the center of every dish at Vedge. You’ll often find tofu-based entrees, and the rare seitan-based dish, too, but veggies like cauliflower and eggplant triumph over faux meat in dishes ranging from tacos to dan dan noodles to rutabaga fondue. Don't forget dessert. Almost always on the menu: Cheesecake equally as rich and creamy as the real deal.

Dig into fried “steak” empanadas, street corn, and decadent tres leches at this Latin-American-influenced Center City spot. It’s one of vegan entrepreneur Nicole Marquis’ trio of Philly eateries, arriving between HipCityVeg and Charlie was a sinner.

For fast-casual burgers, fries, nuggets, and shakes, HipCityVeg is a Philly vegan go-to, with three locations in the city and two in the suburbs. Popular orders: The Crispy HipCity Ranch, featuring a battered “chicken patty”, and the Smokehouse burger, a Beyond meat burger topped with crispy onions, barbecue sauce, and smoked Gouda “cheese.”

For fast-casual burgers, fries, nuggets, and shakes, HipCityVeg is a Philly vegan go-to, with three locations in the city and two in the suburbs. Popular orders: The Crispy HipCity Ranch, featuring a battered “chicken patty”, and the Smokehouse burger, a Beyond meat burger topped with crispy onions, barbecue sauce, and smoked Gouda “cheese.”