A vegan tapas and cocktail bar that uses locally sourced and seasonal ingredients for a variety of dishes. Pet-friendly for the outdoor-dining area. Example menu items include mac and cheese, lentil meatballs, jackfruit empanadas, socca bites, and ditalini with kale pesto. All the wines, beers, and spirits are vegan. Open Tue-Thu 4:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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743 S 4th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19147
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 21 Apr 2024 by waltham_vegan
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40 Reviews
First Review by PattiChiorello
adriennejune
Points +204
Cute place - Edit
Went here with my omnivore family and everyone was satisfied. Their special was a mushroom slider and was by far the best item on the menu that day. Super flavorful. The rest was average. Nachos were soggy and some of the other tapas could have packed more flavor. Great cocktails and mocktails!
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msrite
Points +29
Made my day! - Edit
Great menu with no bad choices, can’t wait to return, great meatballs, Mac n cheese, Caesar salad, crab cakes and libations! Just what a birthday calls for, friendly staff is the cherry on top
Read morePros: Great variety of wonderful choices my
Cons: Like everything else in Philly, parking , no good combo options to maximize exploration
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thinkingaboutcows
Points +514
didn’t love as much as i wanted to :/ - Edit
the aesthetic is very cute, but the portions are teeny, the prices very expensive, and the food wasn’t especially good. they have a creative menu though so i appreciated that.
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Danielszimmerman
Points +17
Trainwreck...ok the staff were nice - Edit
I was excited to learn that there was a new vegan restaurant walking distance from my home.
Read moreWe ordered 5 dishes. While the server noted that food would be brought out as ready, we did not expect to receive all 5 dishes at exactly the same time. Even a marginally coursed experience would have been much better - especially for a restaurant that claims to serve tapas.
All of the food was, at best, underseasoned and, at worst, not edible. Of the latter was the ricotta and “focaccia.” Focaccia is in quotations because while it was actually some kind of bread, it tasted old and then toasted. The “ricotta” was a scoop of cold cashew butter coated in agave syrup. I took one bite before deciding it wasn’t worth the energy it took to chew it.
The mushroom pasta dish…let’s just say, if you have an entire pasta section on the menu, I don't automatically expect it to be homemade, but ridged squiggle macaroni isn't exactly distinguished in way that doesn't scream boxed Barilla. Too much sage, salt is absent, a couple mushrooms, but plenty of dollars.
The salad was fine. Underseasoned (huge surprise there) and just a handful of mixed greens, which is just a slap, especially at that price point. I know a salad is a salad but this really was just mixed greens, a couple slices of raw radish and some plain ass lentils.
The “fries” were also a victim of the salt fairy's neglect and the homemade tomato ketchup tasted as if it were poured from a can of crushed tomatoes right into a ramiken.
And lastly, the crab cake was soft, soggy fried bread crumbs swimming in mayonnaise and the “slaw” was diced raw red bell pepper and corn with, again, no detectable seasoning whatsoever.
Here's the thing, this is all unfortunate but it isn't that big of a deal. Had a bad dinner- move on with your life. Sure. But then...
I overheard a nearby diner stating that he understands subpar quality in vegan food in exchange for healthier eating. Just no. I find this restaurant to be quite damaging to any plant-based/vegan/vegetarian movement. There are plenty of restaurants around the country that create absolutely delicious vegan food. There is no need to sacrifice quality. Don't perpetuate everyone's uncle's view on "what vegans eat." I hope this restaurant can learn how to cook and present food that stands up as what they're advertising. Walk the freaking walk Fitz on 4th.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-18
Fitzon4th
Good afternoon. Im sorry you had a less than stellar experience at FITZ on 4th. We welcome feedback realtime to ensure you receive a quality experience
Read moreWe apologize we could not meet your expectations
Danielszimmerman
I do feel a little badly that this review is as harsh as it is. Perhaps a little snobby I admit. But I very much maintain these opinions. It's not that I had any expectations that weren't met because I didn't have any. More just "hopes" one might have going to eat food at a restaurant. Maybe I have unrealistic standards. Hard to say.. but they're mine nonetheless.
Read moreturtledovelet
I appreciate reviews like this on happycow.
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MattFalcone
Points +51
Pasta - Edit
Great
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Eeveetee
Points +88
Nice vibe not the best food - Edit
I feel bad saying this but I thought the food had basically no seasonings and was super bland. I wanted to love this place so badly.
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3387
Spectacular Food! - Edit
My new favorite all-vegan spot in Philly! Everything we had was fantastic. See my pics for details.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Delicious , Great atmosphere and service
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Naturallynursey
Points +11
A must try - Edit
Our omnivore family dined here and loved the food and the ambiance. The menu is fresh and seasonal, I loved all of the dishes that I tried. The pasta and the empanadas get a special shout out but please don’t miss the nachos or the eggplant either! Everything was well seasoned and fresh, we enjoyed it all.
Read morePros: Variety of options, Specialty drinks , Ambiance
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gschanz
Points +157
One of the best meals we've ever had - Edit
Extremely creative use of nuts as meat replacements. Very very well executed. Whatever they do for their sauces are also fantastic.
Read morePros: Creative dishes, Emphasis on whole foods (e.g. nut meats), Zero/low waste (cloth hand towels in the restroom)
Cons: Expensive but fair. More of a tasting menu.
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RaphaelKirkland
Points +31
Food was amazing. We had the jackfruit empanadas and the cauliflower bites. - Edit
The chief let me in the kitchen and cut and taste the jackfruit. atmosphere top notch and the vibe was amazing. Highly recommended and I’m going Sunday for bunch chickn and 🧇
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-02
Pros: Whole is vegan, Drinks amazing , Staffing especially the chief she was great
Cons: No parking
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Phillygirl123
Points +24
Best Restaurant I’ve Ever Been To - Edit
This restaurant is absolutely incredible. I’ve been multiple times and have had an amazing experience each and every time. I’ve sat outside and love the relaxed outdoor street seating, I’ve sat inside in the lounge area near the friendly hosts, and I’ve sat in the back area near the gorgeous mural of the birds and cant get over how beautiful this place is - so cute and Instagrammable. And don’t even get me started on the food! Best vegan food I’ve ever had, the crab cake, eggplant, Rigotcha, Mac and cheese, cauliflower and tacos are some of my favorites that I recommend. I also went for brunch and my family had a bunch of amazing items like the French toast, omelet and more. The masons garden and the berry margarita are the best cocktails!! The service is so great, super friendly and really make you feel like you’re at home. Honestly I’m so happy we have a place like this in the neighborhood - highly recommend a visit!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Beautiful decor, Friendly service
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SophiaTara
Points +240
Way too expensive for the Quality - Edit
Listen, I'm really not trying to be an a-hole. But my very mild-mannered, 'will eat anything', partner said this was the worst meal they had all year, and I'm inclined to agree. Because it's in my neighborhood, I'll try it again in a couple months to see if the kinks have been worked out.
Read moreFor the exact same cost (about $65+ pp), you can get the same kind of meal (plus cocktails that actually contain alcohol and are larger than a teacup) at many other restaurants around Philly. It's a beautiful space, they're really maximize it and fill it with tables, though I didn't love being sat directly behind the host stand.
The vibe I get is that the owner is someone who was a great home cook and has a lot of money to burn on a new business. There was a pretty glaring lack of technical cooking expertise, thoughtfulness, vision, and cohesion. I also really hope they change the way they either 1. serve the menu, or 2. train their servers. I used to manage & sous at a restaurant in the city at a similar price point which also claimed to serve food "as it's ready", but the servers had the skill (and decency) to stagger the tickets to create a smooth and appropriate dining experience for the customer (who was paying serious money to be there and eat veggies!).
SophiaTara
It’s also not tapas…. It’s tapas “style” service and small plates. The style of food itself is confusing…. I guess you could say it’s generally akin to Charlie Was a Sinner?
Read moreFitzon4th
Hi Sophia
Read moreIm sorry your experience with us was less than stellar. We appreciate your comments and welcome you to share details of your dining experience. Im sorry you could not bring this to our attention during your visit. Please swing by and let's chat about what you found off putting about our place as we grow as a business we want to hear concerns first hand .. Have a great weekend
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PattiChiorello
Points +35
Best Vegan Food!! - Edit
From the moment I walked in the door I had a great feeling about this restaurant. I decor and colors are so inviting but the staff immediately made us feel welcomed and that we were about to have a great dining experience. We were not disappointed. The empanadas are amazing as was the fried avocado. We also enjoyed the crab cakes which were cooked to perfection! The cocktail menu made is very difficult to choose but I found the mojito to be truly refreshing on a hot summer day. Be sure to check out this great addition to Queen Village in PA. It is a short drive from South Jersey and was definitely worth it!
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