Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Indian Sizzler, Goldie and HipCityVeg, 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 University City with vegan options. Budget-friendly vegan dining.
University City's Cheap Vegan Destinations
University City in Philadelphia is a vibrant hub for affordable plant-based dining, offering a diverse array of flavors that cater to students and locals alike. From the crispy falafel at Goldie and hearty bowls at Hummus Grill to the classic comfort of HipCityVeg and Savas Brick Oven Pizza, there is a budget-friendly option for every craving. Whether you are looking for aromatic spices from Indian Sizzler and Thai Singha House Restaurant or a quick bite from Bart's Bagels and Boba King, this collection highlights the best meat-free meals in the neighborhood without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in University City | Cheap & Vegan
- Indian Sizzler · rated 5/5: 24 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Goldie · rated 5/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- HipCityVeg · rated 5/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Metropolitan Bakery Café · rated 4/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bart's Bagels · rated 4/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- New Delhi Indian Restaurant · rated 4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Thai Singha House Restaurant · rated 4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Hummus Grill · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Fresh Donuts · rated 3/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Heng Feng: 19 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Spread Bagelry: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tea-Do: 13 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Boba King: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- United By Blue: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kung Fu Tea: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Honeygrow: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- White Dog Cafe: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Poke Burri: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- CO-OP Restaurant & Bar: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- D.P. Dough: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Savas Brick Oven Pizza: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Ed's Pizza & Wings: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- El Taco: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Just Salad: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Xi'an Sizzling Woks · rated 4/5: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Allegro Pizza · rated 3/5: 1 vegan-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Saxbys · rated 3/5: 1 vegan-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Schmear It: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabrina's Cafe: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mad Greek's pizza: 1 vegan-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.
