Joy Cafe – American
Sunlight streams into this cheerful neighborhood haunt, where the playful aroma of griddled batter and sizzling sausage sets the stage for a whimsical morning feast. From the bite-sized delight of golden Waffle Dots to decadent toasts layered with maple-glazed apples or creamy avocado, every plate balances nostalgic comfort with a vibrant, modern flair.
630, North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, 19123 +12159221003 https://myjoycafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Joy Cafe
Dairy-Free at Joy Cafe
Joy Cafe in Philadelphia has 32 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Time Fries When I'm Wit-cha, T-n-A and Don't Go Bacon My Heart. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Joy Cafe
Joy Cafe in Philadelphia has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including T-n-A, Hawaii Dream and Awesome Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Joy Cafe
Joy Cafe in Philadelphia has 45 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Time Fries When I'm Wit-cha, T-n-A and Warm & Hearty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Joy Cafe
Joy Cafe in Philadelphia has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spicy Tuna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Joy Cafe
Joy Cafe in Philadelphia has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lox of Love. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Joy Cafe
Joy Cafe in Philadelphia has 24 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Time Fries When I'm Wit-cha, T-n-A and Summer Bliss. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Joy Cafe
Joy Cafe in Philadelphia has 40 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Time Fries When I'm Wit-cha, T-n-A and Warm & Hearty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Joy Cafe
Joy Cafe in Philadelphia has 20 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including T-n-A, Peanut Butter Brown Rice Crispy and You Make Me Melt. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Joy Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Egg Drop Miso | 55.4 g | 36.9 g |
| Spring Garden | 66.9 g | 34.7 g |
| Don't Go Bacon My Heart | 80.8 g | 33.7 g |
| Presto Pesto | 12.6 g | 31.6 g |
| Spicy Tuna | 22.2 g | 31.4 g |
| Lox of Love | 11.4 g | 26.1 g |
| Super Veggie Wrap | 119.4 g | 24 g |
| BBQ Wrap | 33.8 g | 23.7 g |
| Fun Guy and Me | 20.1 g | 20.1 g |
| Udon Know, I Dunno | 11.1 g | 18.7 g |
| Summer Bliss | 0 g | 17.5 g |
| Scallion Tuna | 37.3 g | 17.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Menu
All Day Breakfast
- Waffle Dots - $10: Bubble waffles made to order, soy free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Warm & Hearty - $5.5: Hot oatmeal, cinnamon, soy milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Om...elette - $10.5: Homemade chickpea-flax egg omelette with cashew cheese, served with a side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Elvis Special Toast - $5.75: Freshly spiced banana, peanut butter on artisan bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Nut-n-Honee Toast - $6: Freshly sliced banana, toasted almond chips, bee-free honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Maple Apple Toast - $6.5: Freshly sliced apple, peanut butter, maple syrup, toasted almond chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- California Dream Avo Toast - $7.5: Smashed fresh avocado, everything seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Bagelwiches
- Awesome Sausage - $7.5: Vegan sausage, tomato, cashew cheese, maple mustard Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Booya Ham - $9.5: Vegan ham, chickpea flax egg, avocado, cashew cheese, maple mustard Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cutie Tom - $6.5: Cucumber, tomato, and choice of vegan cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Don't Go Bacon My Heart - $9.5: Homemade coconut bacon, chickpea flax egg, cashew cheese, tomato, maple mustard Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Wassup Bee - $7.5: Wasabi hummus, avocado, coconut bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Assorted Local Artisan Bagel - $3.5: Toasted bagel with choice of spread Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Anytime Bites
- Edamame - $5.5: Whole soybeans steamed in the pod with sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- When I Dip, You Dip, We Dip - $6.5: White corn tortilla chips with choice of Homemade Jalapeno or Spicy Soy Dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus-n-Veggies - $8.5: Choice of hummus with carrots, cucumber, and celery sticks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bao Bao Bao - $8: 3 steamed veggie buns with sesame ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumpling Party - $6.75: Sampler assortment of veggie dumplings with sesame ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- You MAC Me So Happy - $7.5: Mac & cheese with brown rice pasta, homemade cashew cheese, and garlic brown rice breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Average Lover - $10: Corn tortilla chips, melty queso sauce, crema, jalapeno guac, black olives, scallions, and hot sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Time Fries When I'm Wit-cha - $10: Air-fried golden potatoes with homemade maple mustard sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Noodles
- Egg Drop Miso - $6.5: Chickpea-flax egg, miso, seaweed, tofu, and scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fun Guy and Me - $5.5: Miso, fresh-sliced mushrooms, seaweed, tofu, scallions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spice Up Yo' Life - $12: Ramen noodles in spicy broth with beets, carrots, seaweed, kale, and scallions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Be My Dumpling - $10.5: Veggie dumplings in spicy miso broth with seaweed, scallions, and kale Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen-tic - $14: Ramen noodles in miso broth with BBQ seitan, kale, carrots, seaweed, and scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho-Eva & Eva - $14: Rice noodles in ginger-turmeric-coconut broth with grilled mushrooms, carrots, kale, and sesame seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Send Noods - $13: Choice of Udon or Soba with carrots, seaweed, tofu, scallions, and kale Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Gourmet Salads
- Spring Garden - $8.5: Mixed greens, beets, cucumbers, green peppers, carrots, sweet onions, tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Bliss - $9.5: Signature salad with avocado, grapefruit, and toasted almond chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaii Dream - $9.25: Signature salad with pineapple, grilled vegan ham, and chopped walnuts Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaside Vibes - $8.75: Signature salad with marinated seaweed, cucumbers, shredded carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Joy Chef Salad - $10.25: Signature salad with vegan ham, cashew cheese, and chopped walnuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu-lly Together - $8.75: Signature salad with marinated tofu and toasted sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Let-s Taco-bout It - $11: Taco salad with crunchy shell, spring mix, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, jalapeno, grilled mushrooms, grilled vegan chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tutti Frutti - $7.25: Fresh arrangement of cut-to-order seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Udon Know, I Dunno - $14: Udon noodle salad with sesame vinaigrette, cucumbers, vegan ham, wakame, and carrots Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Wraps
- BBQ Wrap - $11.5: Grilled seitan in citrus BBQ sauce, tomato, spring mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heavenly Wrap - $13.5: Vegan ham, avocado, cucumbers, tomato on a rice wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Sausage Wrap - $12.5: Vegan hot sausage, green pepper, tomato, apple Available at: dinner, lunch
- Joy Wrap - $12.5: Choice of Vegan Chicken or Beef, wasabi hummus, cucumbers, avocado, carrots, sesame Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Veggie Wrap - $13: Beet, carrot, avocado, cucumber, sweet onion, green pepper, ginger hummus, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheezsteak Wrap - $13.5: Grilled vegan beef, sweet onion, melted cashew cheese, tomato, spicy soy mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sammies
- Art-n-Tom - $11: Artichoke hearts, tomato, ginger hummus, spring mix Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ciao Bella - $12.5: Grilled portabella mushroom, sweet onions, tomato, cashew cheese, spring mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- You Make Me Melt - $10.5: Melted cashew cheese on grilled bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham-n-Cheesy - $13.5: Grilled vegan ham, melted cashew cheese on grilled bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lox of Love - $14: Smoked carrot lox, capers, sweet onions, cucumber, spring mix, vegan cream cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasty Toasty - $13: Eggplant, sweet onions, green pepper, tomato, soy mayo, cashew cheese, spring mix Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Tuna - $13.75: Vegan tuna salad, soy mayo, celery, scallions, tomato, cashew cheese, spring mix Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna - $13.25: Vegan tuna salad, spicy hummus, tomato, black olives, spring mix Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- T-n-A - $11.75: Tomato, fresh avocado, cashew cheese, spring mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: lunch
- Presto Pesto - $13.75: Grilled vegan ham, kale-walnut pesto, cucumber, tomato, spring mix Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweet Treats
- Ice Cream - $6: Homemade oat milk soft serve Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- S'Nice Cream - $5: 100% fruit-based frozen treat Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- S'Nice Sundae - $8.5: Donut with s'nice cream, chocolate sprinkles & toasted almond chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fudge Brownie - $4.75: Vegan and gluten-free brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peanut Butter Brown Rice Crispy - $3.25: Vegan and gluten-free rice crispy treat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Whoopie Pie - $6: Vegan and gluten-free whoopie pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Beverages
- Drip Coffee - $2.25: Fair trade organic coffee
- Cold Brew - $3.75: Iced organic coffee
- Espresso Milkshake - $8.5: Two shots of espresso, two scoops of vegan ice cream, soy milk, agave
- Berry Berry Matcha - $7.75: Matcha latte with fresh berry mixture Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Green Tea Coffee - $4.35: Matcha and coffee blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Pressed Juice - $10.75: Choice of Delight, Energizer, Green Goddess, Go-Green, Go-To, or Ruby Red Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about Joy Cafe
- Is Joy Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Joy Cafe has 32 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Time Fries When I'm Wit-cha, T-n-A and Don't Go Bacon My Heart.
- What can I eat at Joy Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Time Fries When I'm Wit-cha, T-n-A and Don't Go Bacon My Heart carry the dairy-free tag, out of 32 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Joy Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 24 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Time Fries When I'm Wit-cha and T-n-A.
- Is Joy Cafe gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Joy Cafe?
- Egg Drop Miso, at roughly 36.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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