Food was delicious, good music, kind staff. Everything made fresh. Classic Jamaican vegetarian restaurant. If you know you know! read more

Hibiscus - Front counter. - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delicious! I haven't revisited this spot personally but my sister wanted to bring me some good food from being in the hospital for a few weeks and this place was her suggestion. No complaints. She said the service was excellent as usual, not an incredibly long wait. Highly recommended. read more

Hibiscus - Jerk Salmon Platter- Spicy & Delicious! - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great Customer Service. Clean Facilities. Awesome selection of Vegan & Pesceterain Options. Best selection of Cold Pressed Juices, Smoothies, Veggie Patties. Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Mid-Atlantic Region Give them a try read more

I came here for a TooGoodToGo. What I got was good but I didn't feel it was a lot for the program. I got a container of vegetable soup. The juices I had are delicious. People here were efficient but not particularly warm or cold. No seating that I noticed in this area- just order and go. A vegan favorite from years ago for others I have been acquainted with. I hear I should try their Jamaican patties but I will probably avoid TooGoodToGo from here. read more

Hibiscus - Entrance - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Still an old favorite. Tasty options, thoughtful and considerate service, and things usually very speedy.

This was a surprising little spot that I am happy we bumped into on our travels. They provide some healthy options and it was perfect for our vegan/vegetarian palates. The Vegan jerk chicken wrap has some spice to it and was so good. The garden salad wrap was delicious also, my only wish is that I had more of that sesame vinaigrette dressing tossed around in there. We grabbed a piece of bread just because and it was soo good. I'm not a banana bread fan but this one... YES. I can eat that with a hot cup of tea any day. Definitely recommend popping in. Just a note, probably better to take to go there is not a lot of seating. Not good for groups looking to sit on, but good for take out for a group. read more

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Their portion size is huge for the price!! Generous with their sauces too. The cashier was super sweet and the place looked clean small but clean. read more

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I ordered Hibiscus via Uber Eats. I wanted something fresh and healthy. I haven't eaten at this place in a while, so it was a perfect choice to get back to loving their food. They give good portions and good flavors. I ordered the super powers smoothie, garden wrap salad and salmon platter with veggies and jerk sauce. I definitely could've bought two of the super power smoothies because it was so refreshing and tasty. The super power smoothie contains, blueberries, strawberries, antioxidants, gogi berries, sea moss and rice milk. I was initially interested in ordering it because it has the added bonus of sea moss. The smoothie is a beautiful dark red or purple color and has a thick consistency. I couldn't wait to drink it from the look alone. I'm definitely thinking about getting another smoothy soon. Maybe one of their green goddess smoothies. The salad is a very simple and delicious. It has fresh crunchy lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and avocado and a side of sesame vinegarette dressing. It was wrapped in a tortilla and cut in half. The portions was enough for one hungry person. I also ordered the salmon platter option with brown rice, sautéed veggies and jerk sauce. The jerk sauce was a good flavor and little spicy. The brown rice was accompanied with brown beans and the salmon cooked well. I was given a lot of salmon, enough to share a piece with someone else. The meal was so filling I couldn't eat it all. Wish I lived closer get smoothies everyday. I've never actually went into the store. This is my first time ordering via Uber eats and the previous time someone ordered it for me. Will visit soon! read more

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Philadelphia's most iconic food is the cheesesteak. But can this classic meat and cheese sandwich be made.. vegan? Hibiscus Cafe had me convinced with their version of the cheesesteak, made with strips of juicy seitan, sautéed onions/peppers/mushrooms, spicy sauce, and vegan cheese, all on a soft, chewy whole wheat hoagie roll. The seitan had a good amount of spice and peppery flavor, the vegetables added a nice crunch, and the creamy, unctuous, melted cheese brought all the components together. There was plenty more on the menu to try at this friendly, lively, health-conscious Jamaican-run cafe, but the vegan cheesesteak was one memorable experience! read more

Hibiscus - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Got the curried seitan. Great portions and price was reasonable, but it was just soooo salty. Usually I'm good with salt, but this was beyond what I can handle. I did eat it anyhow and the flavors were good when I could get past the saltiness. I'd try again but maybe I'll try a dish that's not curried! I'm rooting for these guys and am thrilled they have so many vegetarian/vegan options. read more

Warm and friendly staff and food is very balanced. I love stopping by here for my Jamaican fix whenever I'm in town! I'm partial to the Jamaican jerk tofu/seitan wrap, which comes with brown rice and sautéed greens. The flavor is so balanced. read more

Literally the best vegan jerk I have ever had!!! Menu is so vegetarian friendly, the guy working the counter was super kind and helpful, the food came out pretty quickly for having 2 other people order before us- like 10 or so minutes if that. It was around $30 for 2 people to eat but the portions are very substantial so I wouldn't say it is too expensive for the amount you get (and the quality of it too)!!!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for good vegan eats at a reasonable price :) Made my day read more

Hands down, my favorite vegan-vegetarian restaurant. They have very healthy foods and they have probably the best vegan cheesesteak I've ever tasted. read more

Hibiscus - Vegan cheesesteak. The best vegan cheesesteak I've ever had from anywhere - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food is so good, I had the jerk seiten, greens and rice & peas. Oh the green smoothie was delish... I've had the cheesesteak also and it was really yummy. I would absolutely recommend this place!! read more

I just moved to Philly from Los Angeles and have been looking for some places to eat when I don't feel like cooking or just has great food options. I'm not a health but but I am mindful of what I put into my body. I was looking to try a vegan BOB but when I arrived they were swamped. So I ended up at Hibiscus Cafe. Now at this point I'm starving so I wasn't sure if the food was really just THAT good or if I was THAT hungry. lol Today was my second time trying out this place and I got the same thing. Curry Kale and Chickpea wrap on multigran wrap. I added salmon and STILL BOMB. I've also gotten the Peanut Punch and the Brain Food Smoothie. Both high scores. This place is being saved for sure. They were friendly, it was quick, and the portions a great size for what you pay. I'd post a picture but the food is already gone. read more

Hibiscus - Smoothie menu today - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A little vegan paradise with a reggae vibe. I can't wait to go back whenever I can get back to Philly. Got a cheese steak and a guava juice. They have fresh pressed juices too which I didn't get to try. Came for lunch and it was getting really busy around 1pm. My mom, who's not vegan, tried my vegan cheese steak and kept asking to have more!! The roll was fresh and the seitan was amazing... and filled with tons of onions and peppers. Beautiful mural on the walls and plants in the front window. Looked clean for sure. It was a small place. Short drive from University City. Not being from the city, my mom thought it was in a sketchy area. The area was run-down but I didn't feel unsafe. read more

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As I was walking down Catherine st. In efforts to get to my car. I was intrigued by the rhythmic sounds of reggae music. My curiousity lured me into this wonderful small shop called hibiscus cafe. Hisbiscus cafe is a vegan as well as health conscious store that sells vegan cheesesteaks, samosas, salmon platters and healthy smoothies. Today I decided to try the coconut delight smoothie. The coconut delight smoothie had cashews, moss, coconut milk, avocado, coconut oil and some other healthy ingredients. The wait wasn't too long and my smoothie was very good. It was creamy and it tasted sort of like an oatmeal cookie lol. I actually felt good about drinking it. I felt like I was doing something good for my body! Overall thanks hisbicus cafe for the delicious smoothie. I look forward to returning and trying their other food items such as their salmon platters! read more

Hibiscus - Coconut delight smoothie - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been wanting to check this spot our for some time now, so after my yoga class I walked down to see what they have. The inside give you a Caribbean feel, they have refrigerators with pre package items, small salads, cakes juices etc. I was greeted and allowed some time to look over the menu for a few minutes. I chose to get the raw wraps, they include kales salad, avocado and tomato. I git mine without the tomatoes. I also got a green goodness smoothie. It took a few minutes for my order to be ready and I was on my way. My smoothie tasted good but I was a little disappointed as it was a watery more of a juice consistency, I prefer a thicker smoothie. My wraps were ok, they did forget my avocado though so the wraps just had a little bit if kale salad in it. Overall the experience was okay, wasn't anything I would travel for as I live on the other side of the city. read more

Hibiscus - Raw Wrap, with the forgotten Avocado - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came for the vegan cheese steak. In the process, fell in love with the jerk seitan platter. I can recommend this without hesitation.

Ordered salmon, beans & rice and cabbage. The food was AWFUL ! The poor quality salmon was dry as cardboard. The rice was so hard it was impossible to eat it. The cabbage was OK but barely edible. The teriyaki sauce was too salty and incorrect, the curry sauce was awful. I WILL NOT GO THERE EVER AGAIN. I will not recommend this place. Very poor quality food! read more

Was in the neighborhood for a visit at UPenn vet and found this great vegan option! It was too hot to leave my pup in the car so I brought her with me! No issues and the food is amazing!!! Yum! read more

Hibiscus - Kale and chickpea platter - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food was PHENOMENAL but the customer service was lacking.. I was super stoked to try a vegan Philly steak since going vegan in 2014 and was not met with very friendly staff. I felt pretty dismissed while ordering, waiting, and receiving my order. Hopefully it was just an off day because it was a pleasure to experience their food. And stunning store! read more

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Very nice people and the food was terrific Hibiscus is a nice little tiny place with very delicious food. Good service.

Cool vibe. It was decently loud inside with the music bumping. Most people grabbed the food Togo. I was disappointed that they didn't have the kale wrap in stock but I ordered the Nutty Smoothie and jerk seitan. I appreciated their menu because it's a very unique take on vegan food. The smoothie was good! The jerk seitan was seasoned very well and the vegetables/rice paired well together. read more

Great place to pick up prepared Seamoss. They also make their own blends, which are excellent. All of the food I've had there has been delicious as well (it might be vegan but it might just be vegetarian, don't quote me on this one). read more

So good!!! Reliable and tastie, with very friendly service. Have been here numerous times.

Originally heard of this place from an associate. They spoke highly of the place and what they had to offer food wise. I happened to be in the area and took a look for myself. Walking in I noticed a colorful setting inside of this shop and to my left a fridge full of ready to go orders. And to the side of that was natural goods like hair and body products from local vendors. I love seeing they support other local/black owned business. I ordered for the first time a veggie patty which was very fresh and had a nice filling of corn, carrots, peas etc. And a curry salmon in a kale wrap, which was delicious. Also noticed the next time ordering here the wrap I took home and ate an hour later was still fresh hot. Had enough to save for later and didn't feel as guilty as I would had I went and ate a unhealthy meal. Definitely will be returning to try out more of the menu...oh yeah and the drinks made in house are great too!! read more

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We went to Hibiscus Cafe for lunch a while ago. The food was generally solid. Jerk seitan platter: The jerk is tasty. The brown rice & beans are all right. Veggies are okay but there wasn't much there. Seaweed salad: This was okay, but overly sweet Philly cheesesteak: Solid, comfort food. Hibiscus is a small place, so be warned that it may be difficult to get a seat if you're planning to eat in. 3+ stars read more

Omg Hibiscus is life! This Vegetarian/Vegan hidden gem near university city is amazing! Let me break this down for you because you'll want to know about all the goods here; so let's get to the deets. They are known for the BEST VEGAN CHEESESTEAKS IN PHILLY- HANDS DOWN!!! My rating below : Best out of 5...5 being the best! Vegetarian/ Vegan Food options: 5 Parking availability: 3 Business Energy Cleanliness : 5 Bathrooms: yes, 5 Staff friendliness : 5 Seating Space: 2 Service: 5 The place is filled with positive vibes & positive energy. The community of people who aid in the way this business succeeds, really adds a true compelling energy when you enter. The music is always flowing & it's such a diverse selection of island music: soothing/calm. First off, the peanut punch smoothie is amaze balls!!! I mean you can't go wrong with the taste, texture, & health benefits it gives you. They have an amazing selection of fresh juices/smoothies to choose from & there SUPER FOOD Smoothies have so many health benefits combined with goodness; it's hard to chose. I have ordered & tried almost everything on their menu. No, that's not an exaggeration. I'm extra AF when it comes to food & I can't stay away. Plus all those flavors just burst into your mouth like the best food-gasism you could ever wish for! This is not a game people get your butts down here to this quaint Resturant & check them out! They also make fresh baked goods daily and have a fridge full of take home items to heat & enjoy later. I could truly sit here all day; tune into my happy place of food and just vibe out. I'm so glad I've found hibiscus which also is BLACK OWNED !!! There's nothing like it. ONE-of-a-KIND! Here's a list of a few items I've tried : Vegan Cheesesteak - SPICY Curried kale & chickpea wrap Curry seitan Curry coconut salmon wrap Raw wraps Jerk seitan Kale salad Vegan sweet potato pie Blueberry bread Veggie burger Jerk tofu platter Homemade carrot juice & the list goes on! read more

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I really enjoy this little cafe off of Baltimore Ave in West Philly. Vegan friendly shop. Great section of refrigerated foods and drinks. They have an awesome smoothie section. They also have a small food menu and everything is cooked fresh. The vegan cheesesteak is Amazing. When I tried it I was questioning what I was really eating because it was so good. Being a pescatarian I still eat a lot of vegan food because I am trying to transition so foods that have great flavor and make me not miss meat are of course awesome. I would definitely recommend this place and the staff is helpful and friendly. There are a few places to sit to eat in as well. read more

One of my favorite spots in West Philly. Always quick and perfectly seasoned food. It has great vegan options and the date night smoothie is a must have drink. read more

One of my favorite spots in this neighborhood, amazing selection of juices, smoothies. Interesting combinations and creative names. Also delicious and nutritious food including curry wraps and kale salad, great vegan/vegetarian options! Great pre-prepared food as well & premade juices when you're on the go! read more

I haven't lived in West Philly since 2014 and my mouth still waters whenever I think about Hibiscus. I would recommend trying literally anything from here. Every single smoothie I've had has been out of this world. And I still crave and dream about their curried kale and chick peas often. This little spot deserves BIG business. Support them!! read more

What a hidden fucking gem. Best vegan cheese steak I've had in Philly. The jerk tofu was bombass (very spicy FYI) and the date smoothie was delish. Also, the guys that run this place are super chill and kind. I am going to go here again. And again. And again. read more

Hibiscus - Vegan cheese steak (best in Philly imo) - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I finally tried the Vegan Philly Cheesesteak. It was so good, and hit the spot just right !! So far the cheesesteak is my favorite... Will be ordering again Very soon :) read more

Hibiscus - Vegan Philly Cheesesteak - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had the Jamaican jerk tofu and wow, I was blown away! Being a vegetarian I've never been able to experience a Jamaican food so when I heard about a vegan Jamaican place I immediately jumped at the opportunity to try it. The taste of the tofu was so amazing and so seasoned and it was a huge portion! And the staff was also friendly, I would love to go back!! read more

Wow!! Best vegan comfort food I've ever had! Wish we lived near Philly so we could enjoy it more often. The Philly Cheese steak (go for the jerk option) rocked!! The Zucchini bread melted in my mouth. And the home-pressed juices were perfect. So highly recommend!! read more

Hibiscus - Banana Zucchini Loaf - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Oh damn. This place is so. Good. I got the smoothie after I did a yoga class down the street and it hit the spot! I had never heard of the moss they put in but they have an interesting little pamphlet about it's health benefits. Smoothie itself is hella tasty and has interesting ingredients. I got the one with cashews. It seems like every meal is fresh made, which is amazing. I have a bell pepper allergy and they were able to make my food without. read more

Love love love this place! The vegan jerk chicken cheese steak is literally mouthwatering good, and the smoothies are pretty good too! Definitely will come back here again! read more

Food was absolutely delicious. I had the chickpea platter and my husband had the cheesesteak. I would come here often if I lived around here. Very friendly service. read more