Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Tapster, El Vez and Fergie's Pub, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover cheap restaurants in Center City with vegan options. Budget-friendly vegan dining.
Center City's Cheap Vegan Destinations
Discover an incredible variety of budget-friendly plant-based meals tucked away in the bustling streets of Center City. This curated selection features a diverse range of cuisines, including American comfort food, Mexican street eats, and traditional Chinese, Italian, Middle Eastern, and Korean flavors. From casual hangouts like McGillin's Olde Ale House and Good Dog Bar to sweet stops like Scoop DeVille, there is a delicious and affordable vegan option for every craving. These local gems prove that eating vegan in the heart of the city can be both flavorful and accessible without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in Center City | Cheap & Vegan
- Tapster · rated 5/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Vez · rated 5/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Fergie's Pub · rated 5/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Strangelove's · rated 4/5: 21 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Dandelion · rated 4/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- The Library Bar · rated 4/5: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Van Leeuwen · rated 4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Howl at the Moon · rated 4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Revolution Taco · rated 4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- McGillin's Olde Ale House · rated 4/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Prohibition Taproom · rated 4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Butcher Bar · rated 4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lucky Strike · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Scoop DeVille · rated 4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ocean Prime · rated 4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Van Leeuwen · rated 3/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monk's Cafe · rated 3/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Grandma's · rated 3/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Chicha San Chen · rated 3/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Enswell · rated 2/5: 17 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Golden Chopsticks: 38 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Gran Caffe L'Aquila: 24 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Pizzeria Vetri: 23 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters: 22 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Spice C: 22 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- DBG: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dim Sum Garden: 19 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Sahara Grill: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Pizzeria Vetri: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sampan: 13 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
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.
