Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Tapster, El Vez and Fergie's Pub, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Center City's Cheap Vegetarian Destinations
Center City offers a wealth of budget-friendly vegetarian dining options that prove you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy a plant-based feast. From the hearty comfort of American pub fare at Fergie's Pub and Good Dog Bar to the vibrant flavors of Revolution Taco, this collection spans a global palette including Chinese, Italian, Middle Eastern, and Korean specialties. Whether you are grabbing a quick treat at Van Leeuwen or settling in for a casual meal, these accessible spots ensure every diner finds something delicious and affordable in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegetarian Restaurants in Center City | Cheap & Vegetarian
- Tapster · rated 5/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Vez · rated 5/5: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Fergie's Pub · rated 5/5: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Strangelove's · rated 4/5: 32 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Dandelion · rated 4/5: 32 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Van Leeuwen · rated 4/5: 31 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Library Bar · rated 4/5: 21 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Scoop DeVille · rated 4/5: 20 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Butcher Bar · rated 4/5: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Prohibition Taproom · rated 4/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Revolution Taco · rated 4/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- McGillin's Olde Ale House · rated 4/5: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Howl at the Moon · rated 4/5: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lucky Strike · rated 4/5: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ocean Prime · rated 4/5: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Federal Donuts & Chicken · rated 4/5: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Weckerly's Ice Cream · rated 4/5: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Van Leeuwen · rated 3/5: 31 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monk's Cafe · rated 3/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Grandma's · rated 3/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Chicha San Chen · rated 3/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Walnut Garden · rated 3/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Enswell · rated 2/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- A La Mousse: 54 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Golden Chopsticks: 44 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Pizzeria Vetri: 43 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters: 32 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pizzeria Vetri: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sahara Grill: 28 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- The Continental Mid-Town: 28 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
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.
