We know. We know. Vegan cheese? But when Conscious Cultures’ brie-like Maverick appeared on restaurant cheese boards, it was so good that it had us second-guessing our own taste buds. And when the Barn Cat arrived, with its bloomy vegetable-ash rind and veggie-ash inlay, we second-guessed it being labeled vegan at all. Read More »
You can now get this sandwich — stacked with corned seitan and vegan gouda — at Luhv’s deli outpost in Reading Terminal Market, where it’s giving Hershel’s a run for its money. Read More »
101 North York Road, Hatboro, PA | 903-600-5848 | Website
Yup, chef Carolynn Angle makes the best vegan cheese-steak in Philly. And given how many attempts at vegan cheesesteaks exist, you know that’s a big deal. Read More »
224 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-985-9600 | Website
There are three snacks on the happy-hour menu: spicy cold chiu chow noodles, tacos with cured tofu and Peruvian chilies, and chocolate beignets. Order all three, then order them again. Read More »
124-126 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-278-7943 | Website
From the Pickle Boat to Szechuan roasted broccoli to the hoagie made with fermented and terrined veggies, Martha’s commitment to plant-based runs deep. Read More »
2113 East York Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-867-8881 | Website
Summer on a stick (sans the dairy stomach pains). Additional location in University City. Read More »
229 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-309-5822 | Website
Spinach, tomatoes, tofu feta for some salt — it comes with home fries, but spend the extra buck for the tots upgrade. Read More »
1401 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 267-457-5670 | Website
Sure, most cocktails are vegan. But this one is a really good vegan cocktail — made with mezcal, rum, creme de violette and rose water — at a really good vegan bar. Read More »
133 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 267-606-6612 | Website
The menu's "pick three" option lets you nosh while discussing what to order for dinner. May we suggest the curry pickled cauliflower, the smoked kimchee pickles and lupini beans? Read More »
1221 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-320-7500 | Website