Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Khyber Pass Pub, Yards Brewing Company and Marsha's South Street, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover affordable restaurants in Old City with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Old City's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Discover the diverse and budget-friendly world of plant-based dining nestled within the historic streets of Old City, Philadelphia. This collection highlights a wide range of accessible flavors, from classic American comfort food at Khyber Pass Pub and Yards Brewing Company to fresh Japanese plates at Oishii and Mediterranean delights at Cafe Tolia. Whether you are in the mood for Italian, Chinese, or Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, these local favorites offer satisfying vegan and vegetarian options for every craving.
25 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Old City | Affordable & Plant Based
- Khyber Pass Pub · rated 5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yards Brewing Company · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Marsha's South Street · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Royal Boucherie: 24 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Cafe Tolia: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Han Dynasty: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Panorama: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Zahav: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Silk City: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Oishii: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Las Bugambilias: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Fringe Bar: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bloomsday Cafe: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Torchwood Cafe: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- La Famiglia Ristorante: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Race Street Cafe: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Moshulu: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- The Plough & the Stars · rated 3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eggcellent Cafe: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cafe Square One: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Almost Home General: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Al-Sham #5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Lamberti Pizza & Market: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Amada: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Spanish.
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.
