The Nile Cafe – Middle Eastern (often associated with
The Nile Cafe serves as a vibrant sanctuary of plant-based comfort, where the air is thick with the savory scent of slow-simmered gravies and aromatic spices. Heaping platters arrive laden with tender "chic’n" glazed in tangy BBQ or zesty lemon, while hearty bowls of jerk-spiced chickpeas and succulent roast duck offer a soulful, nourishing embrace of bold flavors.
6008, Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144 +12158436453 https://www.nilevegancafe.com0Cuisine: Middle Eastern (often associated with
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, 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, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Nile Cafe
Dairy-Free at The Nile Cafe
The Nile Cafe in Philadelphia has 21 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Platter, Sweet Potatoes and BBQ Chic'n. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Nile Cafe
The Nile Cafe in Philadelphia has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Platter, Large Platter and Sautéed Cabbage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Nile Cafe
The Nile Cafe in Philadelphia has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Platter, Sweet Potatoes and BBQ Chic'n. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Nile Cafe
The Nile Cafe in Philadelphia has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Nile Cafe
The Nile Cafe in Philadelphia has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ginger Chic'n. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Nile Cafe
The Nile Cafe in Philadelphia has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Collard Greens and Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Nile Cafe
The Nile Cafe in Philadelphia has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potatoes, BBQ Chic'n and Sautéed Cabbage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Nile Cafe
The Nile Cafe in Philadelphia has 22 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potatoes, BBQ Chic'n and Sautéed Cabbage. 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 The Nile Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Kale Salad | 242.7 g | 56.1 g |
| Chickpea Salad | 23.9 g | 28.5 g |
| Regular Platter | 76.6 g | 27.8 g |
| Chic'n Salad | 49 g | 25.2 g |
| Roast Duck | 0 g | 23.9 g |
| Turkey & Cheese Hoagie | 5 g | 21.2 g |
| Curry Chickpeas | 17 g | 15.1 g |
| Tuna Salad | 7.1 g | 12 g |
| Stew Fish | 2.3 g | 5.7 g |
| Brown Rice | 61.1 g | 5.7 g |
| Pumpkin Pie | 40.9 g | 4.3 g |
| Black Bean Soup | 15.7 g | 3.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Platters
- Regular Platter - $13.95: Your choice of 1 entree and 2 sides Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Platter - $16.5: Your choice of 1 entree and 2 sides Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- BBQ Chic'n - $6.95: Slow Roasted Plant-Based Chic'n in The Nile's Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Chic'n - $6.95: Plant-Based Shredded Chic'n, Stir-fried in a Sweet & Savory Ginger Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chic'n & Gravy - $7.15: Pan Seared Plant-Based Chic'n Stripes, Smothered in a Savory Brown Butter Gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Chic'n - $6.95: Braised Plant-Based Chic'n in a Sweet & Tangy Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Duck - $6.95: Roasted, Plant-Based Duck Skin in the Nile's Herb Spiced Blend Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stew Fish - $6.95: Seaweed wrapped soy fish fillet, stewed in a curry tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chickpeas - $6.95: Chickpeas, Simmered in a Coconut Curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chickpeas - $6.95: Chickpeas, Stewed in a Spiced Jerk Sauce 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
- Jerk Chic'n Drumsticks - $7.95: Plant-Based Chic'n Drumsticks, Braised in a Spiced Jerk Marinated Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepper Steak - $6.95: Wheat gluten strips, sauteed in a soy spiced sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Wraps
- Turkey & Cheese Hoagie - $10.95: Plant-Based Smoked Turkey Slices, Cheddar Cheese, Mayo, Pickles, Jalapenoes, Nile's Honey Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chic'n Salad - $6.95: Plant-Based Chic'n, Mayo, Carrots, Celery, Yellow Mustard, Herbs, The Nile's Season Blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: lunch
- Tuna Salad - $6.95: Plant-Based Tuna, Mayo, Carrots, Celery, Yellow Mustard, Herbs, The Nile's Season Blend Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: lunch
- Chickpea Salad - $6.95: Chickpeas, Carrots, Celery, Yellow Mustard, Herbs, The Nile's Season Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad - $5.95: Fresh kale with house dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Black Bean Soup - $4.25: Plant-based black bean soup 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, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Bean & Mushroom Soup - $4.25: Plant-based white bean and mushroom soup Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Brown Rice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice & Gravy - $3 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
- Plantains - $5.35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potatoes - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $7.5: Made with plant based milk & cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Cabbage - $5.35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens - $6 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra, Corn & Tomato - $5.35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fruit Cobbler - $5.5: Choice of Peach, Spiced Caramel Apple, or Black Cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pumpkin Pie - $28: 9 inch vegan pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Sweet Potato Pie - $28: 9 inch vegan pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Apple Pie - $28: 9 inch vegan pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Lemon Sweet Loaf - $32 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Nile Cafe
- Is The Nile Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Nile Cafe has 21 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Platter, Sweet Potatoes and BBQ Chic'n.
- What can I eat at The Nile Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Regular Platter, Sweet Potatoes and BBQ Chic'n carry the dairy-free tag, out of 21 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Nile Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet Potatoes and BBQ Chic'n.
- Is The Nile Cafe gluten-free?
- 11 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 The Nile Cafe?
- Kale Salad, at roughly 56.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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