Vegan organization est.1960 located on a historic corner of Old City. Provides books, snacks, gifts, and veg history walking tours. Also has an event room for cooking classes, author events, group discussions, and presentations by chefs, doctors, scholars, authors, and community leaders. Open Wed-Thu 12:00pm-6:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-7:00pm, Sat 11:00am-6:00pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm. Hours change monthly. Check website for updates.


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8 Reviews

First Review by American-Vegan

Keyz2026

Points +4390

Vegan
24 Feb 2025

American Vegan Center

The first center ever established for vegans and vegetarians. It offers frozen and fresh vegan food. It has local author books. They have products from local chefs like the cheezy vegan, priceless, and sea moss. They have vegan snacks and merchandise. They have cooking demos, expert lectures, and history tours.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-09

Pros: Location , Vegan information , Atmosphere

OperationChowhound

Points +8610

Vegan
03 Jan 2025

Pricey Postcard

I wanted to buy a postcard. The employee seemed to have difficulty processing the transaction. I handed her a dollar and waited for my change. She said, "It's a dollar with tax." I said it was 40¢ and pointed at the sign. She said sorry, but still didn't offer my change. I was confused, but didn't want to argue over 60¢.

Pros: all vegan

Cons: customer service

Freckles_

Points +360

Vegan
29 Nov 2024

Where it all began.

This center is like a little Vegan visitor center located right next to many tourist spots in Philly. Veganism originated here, and this place serves as a remembrance to it. They offer walking tours, plenty of merch options, vegan books, photo-ops, and food. It's great for anyone in philly looking to try a vegan lifestyle as it opens many resources for them. We got a beanie, shirt, and a banana bread dessert which was very good. It's a nice quick stop for lunch for a busy day at independence hall and the NCC.

EliGrey57

Points +896

Vegan
22 Jul 2024

Neat location

During my Philly trip I relied on the "Happy Cow" app in order to find vegan food around me. I visited this location assuming it was some sort of Vegan deli. Instead it was more of a Visitor's Center for vegans in Philly. I'm talking tours, info on nearby restaurants, even souvenirs. I wish I didn't have such a busy itinerary so I could have truly seen what this place offered.

Anyways I came here for the food. They had both cold and frozen food options. The Frozen ones looked really tasty, but I didn't have the time for that. Instead I went with the ready to eat cold food. It was good in a "Gas station" sort of way. Definitely hit the spot, definitely vegan, and the price was very reasonable.

Should I ever return to Philly, I'll definitely make sure to include this place in my intinerary and give it the time it deserves.

Pros: Souvenirs, info on nearby vegan locations, vegan walking tours

Cons: No hot food options

HenrietteJohansen

Points +1587

Vegan
28 Jun 2023

This should be in every city

They had a lot of info available in addition to food, info and books. The food came from different independent vegan places, like cheezy vegan by chef Reeky.

Pros: Info, Food, Merch

alevtina

Points +299

Vegan
25 Jun 2022

Hidden gem

I stumbled upon this little gem of a spot on a walk through Old City. It screamed "VEGAN!" and I was drawn to it like a moth to a flame.

It's a little shop selling food, books, shirts, and gifts. They hold "Vegan Philly" tours. They're a wealth of local vegan knowledge. The staff are super nice, too!

It's a quaint little shop and I'm sorry I didn't have more time to peruse their wares. They're right off the MFL ("El") at 2nd St and along several bus routes (5, 17, 33, 42, 48, 57). Definitely check it out!

Dandantheveganman

Points +433

Vegan
19 Mar 2022

Oh MAN This ids a hidden gem

Had no idea this was here where I was touring my friend stringer the city. It’s got food, swag, does tours… I’m thrilled something like this is here.

Pros: Vegan food, Vegan information center, Vegan books, shirts, etc.

American-Vegan

Points +744

Vegan
Owner
13 Oct 2021

Plan your vacation in Philly!

Did you know the U.S. vegan movement and the U.S. vegetarian movement both started in Philadelphia?
Have you ever had your photo taken with a life-size cow?
Have you seen the animal freedom bell?
Which snacks will you enjoy from local entrepreneurs?
All this and much more!
Check out American Vegan Center.

Pros: Fun vibe & friendly welcoming staff, Nice walking area --historic district, History and celebrations!

Cons: Parking can be challenging, Not open 24/7.




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