Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Philadelphia

Talula's Garden is a cozy, modern American restaurant in Washington Square West. With its lively outdoor planter boxes and patio, fancy pink granite cheese bar, the restaurant has a touch of romance and gives out a positive vibe, immediately putting you at ease. From the most wonderfully curated cheese plates to the rustic deliciousness of their food, everything is fresh and local. Their full service bar serves varied cocktails, beer and wine.

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.

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.

Located in a residential area in Kensington, this friendly neighborhood craft beer taproom and kitchen offers Southern style comfort food. Frequently appearing on Draft Magazine's Top 100 list of best beer bars in America, the rotating draft lineup offered here range from local brews to imported beers from Belgium and Germany. With its friendly staff dishing out drinks and delicious food till midnight, ample vegan and vegetarian options, convenient food trucks, and a full wine bar (glass and bottle service), Memphis Taproom is the ideal spot if you're planning a fun brunch or a night out with friends, where you'll be able to watch the game on their outdoor projection TV and enjoy your brew in the beer garden.

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.