Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Indian Sizzler, Goldie and HipCityVeg, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 17 cheap dining experiences
Discover cheap restaurants in University City with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
University City's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
University City offers a vibrant landscape for budget-conscious diners seeking delicious plant-based meals that are as affordable as they are flavorful. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's diverse culinary scene, ranging from quick American bites at HipCityVeg and Bart's Bagels to aromatic Middle Eastern staples at Goldie and Hummus Grill. Whether you are craving a spicy curry from Indian Sizzler, authentic noodles from Thai Singha House Restaurant, or a fresh slice from Savas Brick Oven Pizza, these local favorites prove that vegan-friendly dining in Philly is both accessible and incredibly varied.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in University City | Cheap & Plant Based
- Indian Sizzler · rated 5/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Goldie · rated 5/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- HipCityVeg · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Metropolitan Bakery Café · rated 4/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- New Delhi Indian Restaurant · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Bart's Bagels · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Thai Singha House Restaurant · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Hummus Grill · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Fresh Donuts · rated 3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Heng Feng: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Spread Bagelry: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- United By Blue: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tea-Do: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Boba King: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Honeygrow: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- White Dog Cafe: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kung Fu Tea: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Poke Burri: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Savas Brick Oven Pizza: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Ed's Pizza & Wings: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- El Taco: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Just Salad: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- CO-OP Restaurant & Bar: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- D.P. Dough: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Xi'an Sizzling Woks · rated 4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Allegro Pizza · rated 3/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Saxbys · rated 3/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Schmear It: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabrina's Cafe: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mad Greek's pizza: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Greek.
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.
