Est. Dec 2020. An all-vegan direct-to-diner restaurant with a welcoming vibe. Offers pick-up & delivery in City Center. Offers comfort American- gastropub food. Menu is extensive & diversified, including sandwiches, pasta, starters & sides, soups and more. Highly recommended to try the egg rolls! Has a fun comical monster theme. Order directly from them to save money. Open Mon-Thu 4:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 4:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 11:00am-11:00pm. Closed Sun.
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1229 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19107
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Last update on 06 May 2024 by DescreetVegan
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Added by thatveganjawn on 04 Jan 2021
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133 Reviews
First Review by thatveganjawn
beyglboy
Points +40
monster vegan, my beloved - Edit
if i leave philly at some point, i will forever mourn the loss of monster vegan. when it comes to vegan comfort food and horrifically good hoagies, their game is unmatched.
Read morenot to mention, naming almost every sandwich after a legendary horror film director will always get you extra credit from me.
Pros: the hoagies, the wings, everything else
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PastaLana
Points +235
Frighteningly realistic veganized comfort food classics - Edit
When I went vegan, I knew I would never eat things like carbonara pasta and ribeye steak again (and with good riddance!).
Read moreSomehow Monster Vegan has managed to make both of those things, completely vegan, and absolutely scrumptiously. I had their Cacio e Uova which had all the salty, creamy, savory goodness of carbonara, even a magically pop-able vegan egg yolk that absolutely blew my mind, without any of the cruelty regular carbonara requires. It brought a literal tear to my eye because it made me realize that if everyone could just TRY this food, absolutely nobody could possibly miss meat or dairy.
My sister had the Lon Chaney sandwich with vegan rib eye which also blew my mind. I've had a lot of imitation meats, but NOTHING quite like this. I mean this was next-level steaky goodness.
As someone who lost their taste for cruelty, but not for the fatty, juiciness of a cheesesteak or a creamy pasta dish, Monster Vegan was a true delight. I mean, what a time to be alive!!!
Also, to address some of the other reviews, I'm pretty sure there truly is nothing "healthy" on the menu, but come on, the whole restaurant is themed like a movie night with your friends–nobody wants a salad.
Go enjoy some dirty vegan comfort food and watch some swamp monsters traipse across the walls. You won't be disappointed but you will be full! Besides, if you've been eating vegan, your cholesterol numbers are probably more than good enough for you to go enjoy an order of deep-fried non-dairy mac and cheese balls.
P.S. This is an IDEAL place to bring some omnivorous friends since the menu is extremely "familiar" and the taste is truly spot on (in a really mindblowing, kind of creepy way).
Pros: Completely vegan menu, Extremely delicious, comfort food classics, Fun vibe + non-alcoholic cocktails
Cons: No real dessert menu (but you'll be too full)
Loveiseternal77
What fantastic and spot on review! I am completely on board with your assessment that if vegan food can taste this good, humans can evolve past the use of animals for food without giving up great taste and enjoyment. Bless you and peace to all beings on the earth! ❤️
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devonwithano
Points +6683
Good vegan bar but the food wasn't my favorite - Edit
I liked the ambiance, but the food was heavy. I would go back for drinks (and maybe snacks) only, but not for a full dining experience.
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S-Mily
Points +26
Amazing food and great vibe - Edit
I thought I'd need to leave Philly without having tried their famous Cheesesteak, but thankfully I found Monster Vegan! Such a cute overall vibe with nice decorations; and both food and drinks were just delicious! The waitress was very nice and had good recommendations and everything was just fantastic. If you're in Philly, you should definitely check this place out!
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ClarkScholz
Points +52
Awesome and Creative - Edit
I ordered the wings, and the Alfredo. Both were so good. I intended to eat half, but ended up eating the whole thing. Also, the interior of the bar is mister themed and entertaining! Also also drinks!!
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AllyKnight
Points +280
Dangerously Delicious! - Edit
I came in with low expectations, but wow, I was blown away! SO freaking good! Must come back!
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XOXO
Points +1828
Everything was great - Edit
Great slower fast food options here. I’m not into drinks but they seemed to have plenty of options.
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tsworth
Points +155
Expensive and poor quality - Edit
I went here recently and ordered the Philly sandwich and it was expensive and barely edible. I also ordered a cocktail that was mediocre at best and expensive. A highly disappointing experience. Can’t imagine ever returning.
Read morePros: The vibe was cool
Cons: Food was terrible, Cocktail was mediocre
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Amyladedada1
Points +650
Great spot! - Edit
Great spot! Can’t wait to go again
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amyladedada
Points +28
Good vibes - Edit
Good food good vibes. We didn’t have a reservation but were about to get right in. Every seat seemed like a good seat for monster vibes.
Read moreThe food was quick and delicious!
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ranjeetrajan
Points +85
Great Ambiance, Drinks and Food - Edit
Monster themed restaurant. Good food/drinks and great service!
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talakoala
Points +906
Fantastic - Edit
The space is beautiful, the staff was friendly and the food was insanely good. Loved it
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Gopala108
Points +3263
Junk Food Vegan with Monster Memorabilia and Monster Film(s) in Phila - Edit
Dig through the ditches and burn through the witches and stay with my Dragula–Rob Zombie
Read moreI went to Monster Vegan during a recent trip to Philly. Getting a vegan version of the iconic Philly Cheesesteak was a must & did just that ordering a cheesesteak with shaved seitan, housemade vegan cheese whiz, and fried onions on a baguette. I added lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli for $1.50. All in all it was quite decent.
Longtime vegan Rob Zombie would love it here. Black and white horror films showed on the tele along with heaps of Monster memorabilia including the Werewolf, Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, and many more. Tattooed staff was friendly and provided efficient service. It had a hipster vibe.
I found it to be junk food vegan so if that is your thing and you love monster memorabilia come here. Pro tip: Check out certain nights where they show full monster films.
Room for improvement:
I would bump it to four or five stars if there were more tasty/healthy vegetable options on the menu. I am vegan now 25 years before plant based eating was hip and trendy. I am glad that the movement is becoming more popular and it is here to stay. Add some vegetable forward dishes on the menu that are healthy and would be coming back here sooner than later next time I am in Philly.
Pros: monster memorabilia, all vegan, friendly staff
Cons: vegan junk food, not enough healthy vegetable dishes on the menu
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suzagord
Points +640
Tasty and decadent - Edit
I was very happy with the The Cheese Plate (serves two to three as an appetizer but I enjoyed it as a main course): A selection of three vegan cheeses paired with
Read morered grapes, apple, fig jam, kalamata olives, candied pecans, whole-grain mustard, baguette
Ladybug
“Chesire
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Ladybug
“Goblin
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Monster Vegan Boursin
Pros: Adorable skull and monster theme
Cons: A little too loud
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lessdoug
Points +321
Very good food and atmosphere - Edit
Always good food and drinks. They have unique tables and chairs and not all have back support fyi. Can be a little bread heavy with the sandwiches and pasta.
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KevinCharney
Points +46
Hearty delicious vegan food! - Edit
Very filling and delicious. Love the vibe here!
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NkatekoMdaka
Points +218
Great food! Lovely space - Edit
I got the Philly cheesesteak, this was my first time trying a Philly cheesesteak in my life so I absolutely had to do it the right way! The service was awesome, we had takeout so we didn’t sit in for long. It was so easy to find and the food looked and tasted really good!
Read morePros: Food , Ambience , Service
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ashaprovocateur
Points +186
Monster yum! - Edit
100% vegan shop. I had the Petit Lasagna and it may be my second fav after Pure Vida in LA! Oh and I love the endless reels of horror film scenes rotating on screens throughout.
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jdhehshushs
Points +81
Fun movie night with great vegan sandwiches - Edit
Had a great movie night. Their vegan ribeye cheesesteak was very good! Service was a little slow, but maybe this was a good thing because it interrupted the movie less. A really great spot which makes for a good date night.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Meat substitutes are great, Cool atmosphere
Cons: Service was a little slow, Played restaurant music in the movie room, A little on the pricey side
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scottlovesanimals
Points +605
Just Awesome - Edit
Everything about this place is great, ambiance, service, and especially the food. Huge servings. Had a great vegan Caesar salad and the Lugosi (the fries that come with it are excellent). I managed to eat half of the sandwich and will have the rest for breakfast and am very excited about it.
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Keyz2026
Points +3975
Dinner and a movie - Edit
I loved the dinner and a movie combo. The food was amazingly delicious 😋. The customer service was awesome 👌🏾. Overall great first experience at the Monster Vegan.
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BegümCeren
Points +148
Delicious Vegan Food and Friendly Staff - Edit
I had a delicious dinner at Monster Vegan before I left Philadelphia. The food was delicious, and the staff was so helpful and friendly. I ordered the Philly steak with shaved seitan. Usually, I’m not too fond of vegan cheese, but their melted cheese didn’t taste artificial at all and was very good. I also ordered an alcoholic drink, which was very fresh and good! Lastly, the beignet with nutter butter hit the spot!
Read moreThe interior design is cute with neon lights, and they have an excellent bar. I’d highly recommend this place!
Pros: Quality of food, Good service , Portion size
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Ameisherry
Points +10360
Everything is vegan - Edit
Hurrah😄Taste so good😄thank you
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MedfieldVeg
Points +104
Fun place but food is subpar - Edit
It would be great if there were more vegetables on the menu, rather than just imitation meat and dairy items. More attention needs to be paid to the food itself, in addition to the fun theme.
Read morePros: Fun atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Food was unoriginal, uninspired , Pasta came undercooked and stuck together
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Silly Little Vegan
Points +1166
Fun Atmosphere Great Food - Edit
Everyone at our table ordered sandwiches. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the cheesesteak. With that said, they were all delish.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-21
Pros: Delicious sandwiches
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Brittbritt89
Points +18
Monster vegan is AMAZING! - Edit
I loved the food! The ambiance was very cool. By far Monster vegan is the best vegan place I've tried yet.
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Cocomaso
Points +22
The fries - Edit
I went with my friends during restaurant week. Everything was good but we were talking about the truffle fries for days later.
Read moreAlso the apple pie was so good.
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-13
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