Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Indian Sizzler, Goldie and HipCityVeg, 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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Discover cheap restaurants in University City with vegetarian options. Budget-friendly vegetarian dining.
University City's Cheap Vegetarian Destinations
University City offers a vibrant landscape of affordable plant-based dining that caters to students and locals alike. This diverse collection features everything from the crispy falafel of Goldie and hearty American staples at HipCityVeg to the aromatic spices of Indian Sizzler and Thai Singha House Restaurant. Whether you are craving a fresh slice from Savas Brick Oven Pizza or a quick bite from Boba King, these budget-friendly spots prove that eating vegetarian in Philadelphia is both delicious and accessible.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegetarian Restaurants in University City | Cheap & Vegetarian
- Indian Sizzler · rated 5/5: 57 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Goldie · rated 5/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- HipCityVeg · rated 5/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Metropolitan Bakery Café · rated 4/5: 36 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- New Delhi Indian Restaurant · rated 4/5: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Bart's Bagels · rated 4/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Thai Singha House Restaurant · rated 4/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Hummus Grill · rated 4/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Fresh Donuts · rated 3/5: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Allegro Pizza · rated 3/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Tea-Do: 45 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Boba King: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Spread Bagelry: 28 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Heng Feng: 24 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Honeygrow: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- CO-OP Restaurant & Bar: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mad Greek's pizza: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Kung Fu Tea: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- D.P. Dough: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Savas Brick Oven Pizza: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- United By Blue: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Poke Burri: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Sabrina's Cafe: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- White Dog Cafe: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Taco: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Schmear It: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ed's Pizza & Wings: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Just Salad: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Xi'an Sizzling Woks · rated 4/5: 2 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Saxbys · rated 3/5: 1 vegetarian-friendly dish 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.
