Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Indian Sizzler, Hummus Grill and Heng Feng, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 12 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in University City with paleo options. Budget-friendly paleo dining.
University City's Affordable Paleo Destinations
Finding wholesome, grain-free meals on a budget is easy with this collection of paleo-friendly gems scattered throughout Philadelphia’s University City. From the aromatic spices of Indian Sizzler and New Delhi to the fresh Middle Eastern flavors at Goldie, these eateries offer a wide range of nutrient-dense options that won't break the bank. You can enjoy a diverse culinary tour featuring everything from Thai and Chinese specialties to classic American and Italian-inspired dishes tailored for a clean-eating lifestyle. This vibrant neighborhood selection ensures that staying on track with your dietary goals is both delicious and accessible.
28 restaurants in Best Affordable Paleo Restaurants in University City | Affordable & Paleo
- Indian Sizzler · rated 5/5: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Hummus Grill · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Heng Feng: 21 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Spread Bagelry: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tea-Do: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- United By Blue: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boba King: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Poke Burri: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Honeygrow: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- White Dog Cafe: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kung Fu Tea: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Schmear It: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- CO-OP Restaurant & Bar: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- D.P. Dough: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Goldie · rated 5/5: 2 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Metropolitan Bakery Café · rated 4/5: 2 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Xi'an Sizzling Woks · rated 4/5: 2 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Thai Singha House Restaurant · rated 4/5: 2 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Bart's Bagels · rated 4/5: 2 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- New Delhi Indian Restaurant · rated 4/5: 1 paleo-friendly dish on the menu. Indian.
- Saxbys · rated 3/5: 2 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dig: 2 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Just Salad: 2 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Savas Brick Oven Pizza: 1 paleo-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Mad Greek's pizza: 1 paleo-friendly dish on the menu. Greek.
- Avril 50: 1 paleo-friendly dish on the menu. French.
- Saxby's: 1 paleo-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- El Taco: 1 paleo-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
