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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Old City's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Old City Philadelphia is a treasure trove of affordable plant-based dining, offering budget-friendly options that never compromise on flavor. This collection spans a global palette, featuring everything from hearty American pub fare at Khyber Pass Pub and Yards Brewing Company to fresh Japanese dishes at Oishii and vibrant Middle Eastern plates at Al-Sham #5. Whether you are craving Italian classics at Panorama, Mediterranean bites at Cafe Tolia, or a casual Mexican meal, these local favorites provide diverse vegan and vegetarian-friendly experiences in the heart of the historic district.
25 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in Old City | Cheap & 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.
