Last night in Philly called for a visit to Bar Bombón, where authentic Puerto Rican flavors meet a…read moremodern, plant-based twist. Cool atmosphere shared with good company, paired with refreshing drinks. A huge shoutout to the attentive staff who went beyond to make the evening special. While everything was tasty, standouts were the deep flavors of romesco in the albóndigas and the crunchy texture of the oyster mushroom tacos. Full order included guacamole fresca, sweet plantains w/ aioli, hearts of palm tacos, and chorizo stuffed poblano pepper. (not pictured). Bonus: the menu clearly marks gluten-free options. It's great to find a place that feels authentic while remaining entirely veg-forward. If you're in the city, stop by for a taste of Puerto Rico.

Had a really great experience at Bar Bombon! We ordered the braised short empanadas, and Spanish…read moremeatballs, and loved all of it. Everything was so flavorfulf and balanced. The place itself is super cute and well-designed, and the vibe is really warm and cozy. The service was also really friendly and attentive, which made it even better. Will be coming back!

I was in Philly for work, and luckily had a free night during a busy conference weekend. I was able…read moreto meet up with a local friend, and Vedge was an awesome vegan find. At first, I was worried we would only be able to get bar seating since neither of us put in a reservation. Luckily, the wait staff was able to seat us at a booth as long as we finished by 8pm---perfect! We weren't super hungry, but we were able to share one of the appetizers and get dishes for each of us. The appetizer we got was the rutabaga fondue, with pretzel bread and pickled veggies. It was an intriguing dish and the pickled veggies added an interesting tang. For my entree, I got the grilled tofu with kanzuri glaze, okinawa potato, sunchoke miso butter, fancy radishes, and shiso. The presentation was very much on point! For the two of us, our entire meal was around $80. A great experience from start to finish!

I had high hopes for my meal here. I love vegetables. But I don't care for smoky flavors, and that…read moreseems to be a key characteristic of the menu. I enjoyed the spicy dan dan noodles, made with delicious mushrooms. Everything else was just fine or too smoky for my tastes. I had a really nice glass of wine with my meal. The food presentation was really nice . The space is lovely and quite dark. The service was good. I recommend it to those who enjoy smoky flavors.

The food was absolutely delicious! Great vibes! I will be coming back when I am in townread more

Monster Vegan is a must-visit if you love themed restaurants and great food. I'm a huge fan of…read moreclassic monster movies, so the atmosphere immediately hooked me. A lot of themed spots lean hard into aesthetics but fall short on food. That was not the case here at all. I ordered the double smashed burger with fries and it was excellent. The burger was flavorful and satisfying, and the onion rings inside the sandwich were a great touch that really brought it together. My wife ordered the vegan cheesesteak with Impossible meat. She didn't finish it, which worked out perfectly for me because I got to enjoy the other half. The peppers added a nice kick and the sandwich was just as good as the burger. What really made this visit special was the kindness of the staff. We asked if the kitchen could blend our daughter's soup (chicken de jour), and they were incredibly understanding and accommodating. That willingness to go above and beyond meant a lot to us and did not go unnoticed. This was my 3rd visit to the restaurant and I have yet to be disappointed. I'm already excited for my next visit next year.

We started with a glass of wine and split a few dishes. We both thought each dish was Devine but…read morethe mushroom sliders really stood out. The service was fabulous and the neighborhood is delightful!

When you say you can't have cilantro, please - for the love of God - NO CILANTRO!…read more Most of the plates were bland and unremarkable - but they also were riddled with cilantro!!! As a lover of vegan cuisine, you don't need to drown stuff in seasoning to 'compensate' for lack of meat. Let the veggies speak for themselves. They're delicious. Service was excellent. Beer selection lacking in options. Atmosphere lovely. Cilantro? Please stop... Especially when we SPECIFICALLY ask for no cilantro. TL;DR - I don't think I'll return. Plenty of other vegan restaurants in the city that don't 'need' to drown their veggies in spices to make them taste like meat.

I had a friend visit from out of town who has a list of dietary restrictions; sugar free, dairy…read morefree and gluten free. She had heard about PS & Co so we had to stop by. The service and sweet treats are absolutely incredible. We were greeted by the owner who took her time to walk her through the ingredients, cross contamination possibilities and the menu as a whole. She was patient, informative and seemed genuinely excited to help serve us. It was fairly busy inside with a large dining area and small pantry section. While we didn't sit down for a full meal, the treats we took to go were fabulous. My friend raved that everything was made perfectly and tasted delicious. I tried a bit of everything and you'd have no idea that the items were gluten, sugar and dairy free! The berry muffin was better than "normal" muffins I've had. Everything was so good that after we finished our treats, we went back in for seconds! If you have similar dietary restrictions (or don't) this is a great place to stop with a lovely staff! We will certainly be stopping by again to try the full menu.

Best Gluten Free Vanilla Cake I've ever had. Also got the protein muffin but didn't take a pic bc I…read moreforgot, but the protein muffin was good also!

Hipcityveg is one of my go-tos for a delicious vegan chicken sandwich. The hipcityranch chicken…read moresandwich is my personal fav - it's a good size sandwich! I do also really like the cheesesteak - not usually a fan of mushroom but this one is really the best texturally and flavor wise I've had. I have had the fries, sweet potato fries and onion rings all of which are good. I also really like the seasonal milkshakes! I usually order for pickup and carry out which works well.

Would be a lot more pleasant if the attitude was not so poor. Can't get fries without salt? A…read morehealthy restaurant?

One of our favorite spots in the city…read more Pietramala really checks all of the boxes for a great meal, as you'll get incredible food served up by really friendly staff in a warm, cozy environment. The flavors are amazing, the plating is photo-worthy, and the menu is full of fresh local seasonal ingredients prepared in creative ways and often combined with palate-pleasing ferments and sauces. They also now have Camuna Cellars wine and other local options for beverages, which pair well with the menu. Overall, Pietramala is a must-visit. Regardless of whether you're on a plant-based diet or not, bring a group, order the whole menu to share with friends, and enjoy a great meal in a lively, but relaxing space.

Came with a small group and we did the whole menu to sample everything. Nice cozy spot with kitchen…read moreview and some tables, and staff were all lovely. Brought out new clean plates a few times and explained everything as it was brought out. The favorites on the current menu for me were the beet salad, sweet potato, stuffed pepper, and mushroom. The sweet potato cashew cheese dressing was just so creamy and rich. And then for the sweet potato, the yuzu buffalo sauce also stood out with a nice sweet, tart, and spicy concoction. For the cavatelli, the biquinho peppers were new to me and gave a unique flavor and texture with the pop. As a big fan of ras el hanout spice mix, I wished it had more strength on the cauliflower plate. Every course was fresh, light, and most had multiple layered flavors to excite your tastebuds. Some amazing flavors and combinations by the chefs. Some of the sauces were exceptionally clever and the presentation and colors really enhanced the experience. All around great dinner, thanks.

The guy that served us was really helpful and friendly. Went here twice while staying in Philly for…read morea long weekend. Had a sandwich for lunch, a couple breakfast sandwiches and a brownie.

I went there as it's one of the few vegan options at Reading Terminal Market. Maybe their…read moresandwiches are great, alas I will never know because they don't accommodate for gluten free bread. So I ordered a salad, surely a vegan place can make a salad, right? WRONG. I didn't think vegetables could taste that bland. The composition of the salad went as follows: baby spinach straight from the box, two table spoon of a lentil/quinoa mix (unseasoned) and some mushy cut tomatoes that must have been cut a days prior. Raspberry vinaigrette on the side was the only seasoning offered, and it tasted like dessert. Service was rude, and tired. Very disappointing experience overall.

Vegan tapas?! I didn't miss the meat at all…read more Our favorites were the croquettes, Korean tofu, and empanadas. So so delicious! Drinks are really where it's at. Our server recommended the red light district - so so good. Our server was so wonderful! She was super patient with us and didn't ever rush. The restaurant is quite dark and moody with mostly candle light (even the restroom). I can see why this is great for date night!

Such an amazing place!! Others in the party were not vegan andn they loved it as well. The tables…read moreare pretty close together though still love the atmosphere. The bartenders really know what they are doing here. The drink menu is really unique and all of the drinks are stellar. Loved their twist on an espresso martini. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. We ordered the triple cooked fries, empanada, white bean hummus, korean tofu, and lamb kofta. The fries were definitely one of our favorites!!

This place is pretty small with not a ton of space to sit, so I wouldn't recommend for big groups…read more The food was pretty good. I felt like the falafel pita had a lot of falafel balls but not enough of the veggies. The mint chocolate tahini milkshake was pretty good, but I was sad they only offered two flavors and didn't have the coffee one. The shawarma fries were good but have a kick!

What a nice lunch! I had a falafel salad bowl and it was a nice lunch that was filling with lots of…read morenice veggies! My husband and I shared the tahini shake which is so unique and tasty (very rich). The shake was perfect with some fries dipped in the shake- this is a winning combo!