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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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184 Reviews
First Review by thatveganjawn
e8rthbug
Points +59
Duo of Dine and Death - Edit
As soon as you walk through the door you feel the spooky vibes! Service and staff were so attentive and had a devilish charm. Food was delicious! I highly recommend this spot! They hold movie showings in the back as well, check out their instagram for up to date events.
Read morePros: Halloween Themed , Indoor and outdoor seating , Indoor movie theater
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tB-DontCamp
Points +361
Great happy hour - Edit
Grabbed a mocktail, fried mac n cheese bites, and spaghetti with meatballs off the happy hour menu. Place has a sweet vibe to it and awesome food.
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LiamMaurice
Points +34
Amazing Atmosphere and Great Food - Edit
Service was amazing and so many good vegan options!
Read morePros: Great Choices for Dinner, Delicious cocktails, Amazing Horror Atmosphere
Cons: A bit pricy!
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Carla Aislin
Points +310
for those who dare :P - Edit
(4.February.2023)
Read moreWhat a place!
I thought the decoration was the best, and the staff was super friendly!
The "Cthulhu Burguer" was delicious! I don't even like mushrooms, I fell in love with the crispy ones that came in the hamburger. I also had Apple pie for with vanilla icecream, which was very tasty. I recommend!
Pros: Decoration, Delicious food, All vegan!
Cons: For me, the price...
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VSnail
Points +451
General Tso's Wings With Twilight Zone in the Background - Edit
I was excited to try this restaurant because of the monster theme, but when I looked at the menu I was nervous about all the Impossible products. I ended up being extremely pleased with everything I ordered.
Read moreThey had a great selection of cocktails and mocktails. I enjoyed my Phantasm on VHS. For dinner, we split the General Tso's Wings, parmesan fries, and the Fulci sandwich. Everything was delicious!
I loved the decor and the staff were extremely friendly.
Pros: Fun decor, Friendly staff
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ScoobysPerson
Points +380
A must try! - Edit
Super fun spot, with great food. Make sure to make a reservation as they are BUSY! Wish we could have gone more than once as we wanted to try multiple items on the food and drink menu!
Read morePros: Many amazing-sounding dishes, Great drinks (alcohol and non), Fun decor and waitstaff
Cons: Need a reservation
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CRW
Points +701
Fun Ambience, Great Food! - Edit
We had the pesto pasta, spicy bolognese, Caesar salad, sticky wings, and bruschetta. Everything was delicious and we had great service on a Saturday night.
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efg3
Points +102
Great Old Horror themed restaurant - Edit
Fun restaurant with vegan versions of American comfort food
Read morePros: Lots of vegan comfort food , Great cocktails , Also a good mocktail menu
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JenniferShanks
Points +167
Beware of 20% gratuity for takeout! - Edit
Good flavor foods, but few healthy choices.
Read moreSadly, they ripped us off by charging a 20% gratuity for take out!
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Heavy use of processed foods
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bstryjewski
Points +326
Looove it! - Edit
This is the second time we have enjoyed Monster Vegan around going to a show at the Miller Theatre or Academy of Music. Today we tried two mocktails and had the Parmesan Truffle fries with the General Tso’s Hoagie. Then the beignet sundae… plenty for two people!!
Read morePros: All vegan!!
Cons: None
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bknamaste
Points +862
Outstanding - Edit
We had a great server who was happy to explain the menu to us! The clams linguine was phenomenal! Caesar dressing was some of the best I have ever had. Will absolutely be back. Worth every penny.
Read morePros: Great service
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frankinjection
Points +1406
Excellent Food & Vibes - Edit
Monster Vegan has a great lounge type atmosphere that doesn’t really fit the aesthetic of horror film, but it’s a really comfortable setting for brunch with friends. The food is the real star of the show, with everything I tried being a stellar example of simple vegan eats with a flavor punch.
Read moreThe Argento in particular was slamming, with The Bava not far behind. Two very diff sandwiches but super tasty and includes many home made sauces and prep that makes it worth buying here instead of creating at home. The fries and General Tso’s wings were also a hit we didn’t leave behind. All around great eats, vibes, and friendly service. I’d totally eat here again.
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DianeMM
Points +1803
Fun monster theme! - Edit
Not many gluten free options, but that's ok because they offer gf pasta and the pasta pesto was so delicious! Fun cocktails, too!
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brandeexv
Points +636
10/10 - Edit
The horror theme is sick, and so different. The food was really good they had a ton of pasta options, and fun drinks
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Vegesaurus
Points +225
Scary good. - Edit
Horror theme was carried through with decor, music and names of food and drinks.
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN , Lots of choices , Nice bar
Cons: Husband's beer was somewhat flat.
Vegesaurus
Broccoli Rabe sandwich had a huge fresh crunch roll. DELICIOUS! Gooey. The seitan wings were crunchy and the sauce not overly sweet - huge portion. Music was quirky and not too loud for conversing.
Read moreA screen with nostalgic horror scenes made it a fun experience. Highly recommend!!
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LisaConfora
Points +112
Horror Themed - Edit
Great experience from walking in the door to the check at the end of the night. Our server was amazing. We had two gluten free friends in our group and they made them feel comfortable and accommodated. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was so fun🧛🏻♀️🧟♀️☠️ The variety of choices for Mocktails was so refreshing to see💜
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vegancatlady77
Points +1433
Monster vegan - Edit
Visited with my husband for the first time yesterday. My husband got the general tsos wings, which he loved, and the cheesesteak which was meh. I ordered the Caesar salad, mac and cheese balls and pretzels. The salad was very good and the pretzel was so buttery and salty! The cheese sauce that comes with it was also really good. I wasn't a fan of the Mac and cheese balls tho 😕.
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of options
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La596120
Points +29
Delicious food - Edit
We went here on a Friday night and it was great! We had reservations, but it still wasn't too busy. There is a parking area less than a block away. Service was friendly and quick. Only complaint was I wish the food was hotter temperature wise, but it was still so good! I can't wait to go back.
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raupi93
Points +326
Amazing experience! - Edit
The monster vegan has everything!
Read morefirst of all the Ambiente with the horror-movies shown is a great experience! The staff is absolutely lovely and the food was delicious. I can definitely recommend the cheessteak. The non-alcoholic drink was small but very good.
Pros: Amazing food, Special experience
Cons: Pricy
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PC12345
Points +177
Swanky and above my expectations - Edit
I thought this place was going to be like a pizza joint- it was not.
Read moreI walked in and there was a nice bar area and a bunch of tables. I was wondering how the "Monster" part of the name was going to influence the decor. The decor was nice. It was not a dim place with a Bunch of Halloween stuff strewn about. It was done in a tasteful way.
We walked in and were seated during dinner time and the place is loud. The noise level dropped about an hour later as people left and the place had less than half of the people that were originally there.
The food was great. The Seitan wings were good and plentiful. I went during Restaurant Week in Philadelphia and ordered the four course meal for $40. I had the ricotta with olive oil and toast. It was delicious.
The second course was Calamari with cous-cous. That was a lightly fried 'calamari' over a bed of cous-cous, again it was delicious.
The main entree was a sandwich of lightly fried seitan. My only complaint about this was that it was a five- six inch sandwich. I think $10 was a little much for just a five-six inch sandwich.
The final course was an Oreo beignet w/vanilla ice cream and chocolate drizzle- again, delicious. I also had a bit of the Mac-cheese ball in marinara sauce, a bite of the chicken sandwich, taste of the clam chowder, and a bite of the bread pudding. All of it was good.
Along with the food selection is a selection of Horror titled drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. I had a taste of two of the alcoholic mixed drinks and they both were good.
The closest parking is about 250 feet away down the street. The price for parking during the week day was about $20 which is not bad for downtown Philly.
Pros: Great Food, Great decor, Varied Menu- all vegan
Cons: Noisy when 3/4 full, A little pricy, Probably have to pay for parking
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StephanieLanger
Points +1092
Fun themed restaurant - Edit
I loved the atmosphere here. The food was delicious and I really enjoyed the Trick or Tiki beverage. Would come back again.
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WendyTroost
Points +63
Delicious and such lovely service - Edit
100% plant based restaurant and OMG their food and cocktails are amazing. Service is great too, I loved it!
Read morePros: 100% plant based , Amazing food , Lovely service
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chels2ocean
Points +1735
Delicious - Edit
Went here for brunch with two non vegan friends and everyone was happy. I'd love to go back for dinner for their regular menu.
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soyboy3
Points +543
real good - Edit
came here on a trip and it was so great! cant wait to go back next time im in the city, really good italian food, fun drinks, and cool atmosphere
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Sjjk12
Points +1165
Best vegan restaurant in the area for homestyle food (especially pasta) - Edit
The vibe at this place is fun and quirky, and the food is amazing. We had some cute and quite potent drinks: trick and tiki drink and some kind of tequila sunrise. The Bavarian pretzel starter was incredibly buttery and had great horseradish dip, and the chik’n banh mi and truffle pasta entrees were to die for. Dessert was fried Oreo sundaes. All of the food was amazing. This is a must go for anybody, vegan or not. The cherry on top was the wonderful attentive waitress who definitely matched the vibes of the restaurant. The theme is definitely fun, even hitting this place up for happy hour is a win. If I’m being really honest, instead of vying for a spot for fine dining at Vedge, make a reservation here. They’ve got some very similar menu items, so getting dipping pretzels and noodles kind of kick Vedge’s ass. Unless you wanna be fancy. You do you.
Read morePros: Everything
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laura8it
Points +700
Great - even with limited brunch menu - Edit
All the things I wanted (fried Mac and cheese, fettuccine Alfredo, the Argento sandwich) weren’t available on Sunday, which was the only day I was able to go during my trip to Philly. That said, the white sangria was delicious for $8 (and not very sweet) and the chicken banh mi was great. The bread and chicken were both really top notch, so I imagine any of their sandwiches would be winners. The atmosphere was a little nicer than I expected given the theme, but still comfy enough. Hopefully next time I’m in town I can make it to happy hour!
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theveganreg
Points +396
Best cheese steak! - Edit
Every time I’m in Philly I want to try a cheese steak and this one is now my favorite! The atmosphere was also really cool and we were there on Halloween weekend by chance, which made it even cooler. The drinks all had spooky names too. Must try if in the area!
Read morePros: Cheesesteak, Atmosphere , Drinks
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