Vegan
American
Take-out
Bakery
Breakfast
A dinerette and coffee shop in the Passyunk Avenue neighborhood. Fully vegan since early-2017. Menu offers breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, scrambles, waffles, donuts as well as a variety of other lunch entrees and sandwiches. Various plant milks available for coffee drinks. Confirmed open May 2020. Open Wed-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm.
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1401 S 12th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19147
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Last update on 29 Sep 2020 by MarissaD'Elia
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128 Reviews
First Review by BostonVegan
Killertofuuu
Points +117
Greatest Diner of All Time! - Edit
Every dish we have ever had here has been mind-blowing. The only Diner you will ever catch me in. Their comfort food and Diner faves are to die for. The staff is insanely kind, always nice to everyone, chat with you while you wait and answer all questions. The only downside is it’s expensive, we can’t go here as often as we life, but I’m still giving it 5 stars because they’re awesome and I’m not a jerk.
Read morePros: friendly staff, incredible food
Cons: difficult to get parking, pricey $$$
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VeganBiker
Points +260
Great Choice in this Area - Edit
It’s not the best vegan food in the city, but it is definitely great. It’s certainly the best in this area and within reasonable walking distance from this restaurant.
Read moreAll the food is made there, including DONUTS AND BROWNIES. They have a few dessert items like that and they are all quite good. They definitely hold their own with any other place in town.
Just be careful to check their hours. They are NOT a dinner place. It wouldn’t hurt to call first if you are making a special trip, just to make sure they are open.
If you are in the area, you should eat there. If you are not in the area, you should make a trip to eat there. Very satisfying food, reasonable prices, totally vegan (aka reliable) so you can eat in peace and comfort without hoping there isn’t something fishy going on. Not something that can be said of other “vegetarian” places.
Pros: Good Menu, Desserts, Actually Vegan
Cons: Closes Before Dinner
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DanielleNau
Points +358
all around great - Edit
I got the bacun biscuits and gravy and a small casserole salad. Loved both. I love the interior. The people are cool, the ones that work here and dine here. I wish I lived here so I could come back and try everything.
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Uknowmitch
Points +18
Name Fits - Edit
This place was amazing! From the food, to the staff, and even the forced option to meet new people. I tried the Straight Up Burrito and it came with a side of home fries. It was delicious!!!!! My first vegan stop since arriving to philly, and I wouldn’t be surprised if I sneak back before I leave for breakfast again.
Read morePros: staff, detailed menu, quick service
Cons: limited seating
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Kittybiscuit
Points +9447
Best pancakes! - Edit
We just day tripped here on our holiday. I would have loved to have tried more breakfast options. I ordered the plain pancakes and my partner had the choc chip ones. They were really tasty and a perfect serving size, not too much. I loved the setup and the staff were really nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-11-11
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davidchanel
Points +21
a Gem! - Edit
Just had the breakfast burrito. It was perfect.
Read moreVisiting from Seattle and trying all the local plant based food and so glad I tried this one.
Support this local business!
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Herbiv4
Points +2021
Perfectly Named! - Edit
I'm so glad I stopped off at this place before leaving Philly. They were about to close but allowed me to place my order for take-away anyway. There were so many choices that it was hard to decide what I wanted. I ended up getting the fried chicken sandwich and a donut (for later-at the suggestion of the cashier). I loved every bite of it! It reminded me of a crabcake sandwich (may just be the Maryland in me) and was thoroughly enjoyable. It was such a large amount of food that there was no way I could finish it all. A welcomed challenge for my next Philly visit!
Read morePros: variety , tasty food, large portions
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urbinedwin
Points +56
I would go back - Edit
I would go back. Food was pretty good. Their waffles were great. The chicken and waffle dish was just okay. The soysage patty was excellent. Their potatoes were great. Also had a scrambled tofu dish which was really good. I wish their utensils were a little cleaner looking.
Read morePros: potatoes, waffle, price
Cons: utensils look dirty
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kmanchester306
Points +838
Delcious vegan diner! - Edit
I go to Philly a few times a year and missed this spot last time I came so it was at the top of my list for this visit! It's a tiny place and a bit chaotic when you first walk in on a busy day (I went on a Sunday morning), but then again, I LOVE seeing a vegan establishments busy so I didn't mind the wait! My husband and I ordered then picked seats at the counter. Although they were super busy, one of the employees was extremely friendly and made great conversation with us about the vegan scenes in NYC and Philly. The food was great, I had a breakfast burrito and my husband had waffles with berries. Both were huge portions and delicious! They also make killer iced lattes!! Lastly, the donuts!!! They're cake donuts, my personal fave, which are hard to find vegan for some reason. Loved the food, service, and atmosphere, will definitely stop back on our next trip to Philly!
Read morePros: Cake donuts
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lorikunz
Points +83
OK - Edit
I had the Monte Cristo for breakfast. It was pretty awful and was the consistency of wet bread. I did not comment since I was so hungry by the time it arrived and I just scraped off most of the bread and ate the crust.
Read moreI did not give them the opportunity to correct the meal- which is why the rating is so high.
Nice staff, good coffee and order something else.
Pros: Diner!, Coffee, Nice staff
Cons: Meh
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Ksugar6
Points +289
Perfect Experience - Edit
Got lunch time take out here by calling ahead for pickup. Buffalo chick'n Sammy was perfectly sized, perfectly spicy, & filling. The long roll was great. Side of tots, no complaints! I also ordered a PB on bagel for my kids snack, which my single bite of was good. Also grabbed them a delish giant choc chip PB sandwich cookie from the counter display. You bet I tried that- amazing icing. A little crumbly, I recommend sitting down to eat it with a plate and fork. The restaurant was cute and I would happily eat there if I didn't have 2 wild toddlers running around. The guy working told me all the food and counter items are vegan! Def worth a meander over from wherever you are in Philly.
Read morePros: take out available, all vegan food & desserts, diner staples!
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scienceofherself
Points +69
lives up to its name! - Edit
Adorable diner with delicious food and good people watching. I had the Greek tofu scramble and was pleasantly surprised by how much the tofu feta tastes like dairy feta. This was served with the best home fries I have had in a while!
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alevtina
Points +313
A diner featuring an all-vegan menu? Yes, please! - Edit
I love this spot. It's got a real old-school vibe that suits the neighborhood. You order your food at the counter then pick it up yourself when it's ready. (You also bus yourself. Keeps costs down!) The seating can be uncomfortable (especially when the table is lap-height and you're towering over your food) but the menu is worth it. Their tater tots are amazing! And they offer a cheesesteak AND a chicken cheesesteak, which is rare for a veg*n joint. Their pastries are also quite tasty. Definitely worth a visit when you're craving deliciously greasy food.
Read morePros: Atmosphere
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ecoRDN
Points +1275
The Tasty is On the Right Path - Edit
The Tasty is not an all plant diner (due to their supply of cow’s teat milk for coffee drinks) so not vegan but more instead like 99% vegetarian. All plant diners are a great idea. When ecoRDN ate dairy and eggs, diners were an option all the time. After we went full plant, the egg was gone and so were the omelettes and just about everything dinery, etceteras. During our visit we had the Buffalo Chik’n Sammy (did not enjoy the huge white bun but the buffalo chick’n was delicious) and the Western Omelet (not super hammy and way too heavy for an omelet, more like a dense savory pancake). They were served with waffle fries and home fries respectively. Tasty has some really good ideas that hopefully will continue to evolve forward over time. There were a few hits and a few misses but overall The Tasty is worth the visit (if you don’t mind sharing your space with cow’s teat milk). Oh and don’t forget to bring a sweater in the summer, chilly!
Read moreecoRDN.com
Pros: Plant-Based Diner, Great Ideas, Friendly Staff
Cons: Cow Teat Milk For Coffee
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Silly Little Vegan
Points +1268
Delicious Vegan Comfort Food - Edit
I love the feel of this joint. It's set up like a diner. However, you order at the counter, and pick-up your food from the kitchen. Food was amazing! My family ordered the Chick & Waffles, breakfast burrito, and the Buffalo Chick Philly Cheesesteak. My picky kids were happy sharing the waffles, and we loved our meals.
Read morePros: All of the food is vegan. However, they offer a da
Cons: Some of the seating was uncomfortable. They'r
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Bloodyicecream
Points +39
Awesome breakfast - Edit
This is my go-to spot for breakfast/brunch. The staff is really friendly and the environment is cute and comfortable. Try the chicken and waffles or any of the breakfast sandwiches. They usually have a different special every weekend. Don't forget to bus your own table!!
Read morePros: great food, great atmosphere, free street parking
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Jamie Roberts
Points +358
Buffalo Chikn is Fantastic! - Edit
My non-vegan friend loved the vegan cheesesteak and I was crazy for the buffalo chik'n. Ben, one of the owners, served us and he was very nice. Looking forward to trying some breakfast food next time.
Read morePros: Yummy, Free Street parking, Nice vibe/staff
Cons: Would be vegan if only they didn't serve dairy cre
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dgross
Points +120
Good vegan food and friendly atmosphere - Edit
Great place for vegan food, especially breakfast or brunch. Friendly neighbourhood diner atmosphere. I had a burrito stuffed with tofu scramble and my choice of veggies. Delicious! My wife had the barbecue steak sandwich which was also very good. We found free parking nearby but avoid the narrow alleys; you will scrape your tires navigating between the curb and parked cars!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly atmosphere
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ErnieVeg
Points +136
It's called The Tasty for a reason - Edit
The Tasty has been open for a couple week so today I decided to try it out. You walk in and it's like a little dinner. Good food selection, okay prices, nice people. It was busy which surprised me being it is new, but it's that good. I ordered the avocado sandwich. It was small but good. I was still hungry so I ordered the chick'n cheese steak and that was bomb! I'll definitely be going back. Their breakfast food looks really good.
Read morePros: Good Food, Nice People, Good Selection
Cons: Price is a little high
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BostonVegan
Points +414
Breakfast food all day! Yum! - Edit
These folks just opened but they said they were busy their whole first week. Glad to hear it. Very delightful staff and great comfort food. There are fancier vegan joints in Philly but they don't open until 11a so this is the place if you need breakfast.
Read morePros: Staff, Breakfast comfort food!, Open early
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