Top Rated Restaurants en Cafés in Philadelphia

Miss Rachel's Pantry offers diner's a wonderful atmosphere of warmth, great food and hospitality in this tiny, limited seating community style space. With once a week set-price dinners, you'll have the chance to appreciate a beautifully executed meal in a convivial atmosphere, and have a sociable meal at the communal style table for twelve. Since there is such limited seating at this little establishment, do book ahead. Each meal comprises of four courses and serves up a wonderful variety of creatively hand-crafted vegan fare.

Located on the Locust Street in Washington Square, Vedge has a lot to offer for vegetarians and vegans in the city. The kitchen, headed by Chef Katie Jacoby uses the freshest ingredients natural available; making everything on the menu free of any kind of animal products and is gloriously tasty. Apart from delicious dishes like the sweet potato pate and brussels sprouts, they also offer a range of all vegan desserts like cheesecakes which are just about awesome. You can complement your gorgeous healthy meal with one of they stellar curated cocktails like Jolly Ginger Jammer.

At Grindcore House you will find some of the best breakfast, lunch as well as dinner specials. The cafe is very popular because of their unique offering of vegan, vegetarian and organic dishes and hence enjoys a loyal patronage. They offer a plethora of non-dairy creamers and their sandwiches and pastries are made without meat, eggs or milk. Here, creativity oozes from their decor and settles only on your plate. A perfect spot to pick up a sandwich to go but also ideal for a sit-down lunch with friends and family, Grindcore House is a heaven for those with dietary preferences.

Its claim of being the "Finest Coffeehouse in Galaxy" may appear to be too far-fetched. However, you can definitely rely on this coffeehouse to get a perfect dose for your caffeine fix while in Phoenixville. The variety of aromatic coffees served here, be it hot or cold, are handcrafted by the expert staff with beans sourced from the Carrboro Coffee Company. Other refreshment options include milkshakes, Italian soda, iced tea and more. And that's not all, as the kitchen dishes out an array of tantalizing appetizers, salads and pizzas, that are appeasing to the taste buds. For entertainment, the cafe has a weekly fixture of live music by various local and national bands, that gets the music-loving crowd up on their feet. Visit their website to know more.

Located a two minute walk from the famous Rittenhouse Square, and within easy access to several places of interest in the heart of Philadelphia, HipCityVeg serves up a delicious selection of healthy vegan fare. It's fast food with a healthy spin, offering Burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads. One drink of their famous Groothie is so healthy that you'll probably have a halo round your head for the rest of the day. Kids and adults alike will love their natural sodas for a fun, healthy alternative to commercial 'pop'. For tasty vegetarian food, and a pleasant break from the usual meaty burger, drop in to HipCityVeg, or give them a call.

In Rittenhouse Square, the sunny patio and similar interiors of Bar Bombón reflect the personality of its food too. The brainchild of restaurateur Nicole Marquis, this new-age taqueria serves fresh vegan food prepared with organic ingredients. Expect Latin American delights such as empanadas, tacos, nachos and burritos taking on a whole new vegan/vegetarian avatar, along with a host of Mexican libations such as Margaritas, mezcals and house cocktails. The ambiance is casual yet upscale, and the prices tip toward the higher end.