Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Khyber Pass Pub, Yards Brewing Company and Marsha's South Street, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Old City restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
Old City's Premier Plant Based Destinations
Discover the vibrant culinary landscape of Philadelphia’s historic Old City, where a curated selection of restaurants caters to plant-based diners without sacrificing flavor or variety. This collection spans a global palette, featuring everything from Middle Eastern staples at Zahav to classic American fare at spots like Khyber Pass Pub and The Plough & the Stars. Whether you are in the mood for Japanese, Mediterranean, or Spanish-inspired plates, these local favorites provide inclusive menus that celebrate the best of the neighborhood's diverse dining scene.
25 restaurants in Best Old City Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Khyber Pass Pub · rated 5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yards Brewing Company · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Marsha's South Street · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Royal Boucherie: 24 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Cafe Tolia: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Han Dynasty: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Panorama: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Zahav: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Silk City: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Oishii: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Las Bugambilias: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Fringe Bar: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bloomsday Cafe: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Torchwood Cafe: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- La Famiglia Ristorante: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Race Street Cafe: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Moshulu: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- The Plough & the Stars · rated 3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eggcellent Cafe: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cafe Square One: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Almost Home General: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Al-Sham #5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Lamberti Pizza & Market: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Amada: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Spanish.
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.
