Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Est. 2012 this is a fast-casual vegan cafe that features vegan versions of classic American comfort food, from burgers and fries to cheesesteak sandwiches and soy milkshakes. This is its flagship outlet. Open Mon-Sun 10:30am-10:00pm.
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127 S 18th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19103
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Last update on 04 Jun 2023 by Guest
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108 Reviews
First Review by serosenberg
ProductWorldUSA
Points +19
Good Vegan Steak sub - Edit
Pretty good Vegan Steak sub. Made with seitan and mushrooms. Good texture and flavor. So close, we had to confirm that it was vegan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-11
Pros: Good portion size, Food was filling
Guest
tsworth
Points +155
Decent food but expensive - Edit
I ordered the Philly sandwich and it was pretty good, but lacking in flavor complexity for the price. I’d probably go back here if I had to, but not something I would seek out.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-08
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NoApparentReason
Points +36
Overall very satisfied - Edit
HipCityVeg is a chain I've been aware of and supporting for a couple years now, although these days I'm not in DC or Philadelphia as often (it also seems like they're no longer in NYC). I was back in Philadelphia recently and ordered a bunch of items from the Rittenhouse location, so I'll review that experience here.
Read moreIn general, the food items I tried (smokehouse burger, cauliflower wings, onion rings, "real deal" veggie burger, crispy snack wrap) were very tasty. Some of the items were a bit on the salty side but that's to be expected from a place that's not shy about being "fast food" style. It definitely wasn't to the point that you couldn't enjoy them. I was most impressed by the smokehouse burger, which had tons of flavor!
My biggest gripe is that the lemonades and other drinks I've tried have not impressed me. The kale lemonade and tangerine turmeric are both so sugary that I can't really enjoy the flavors of the fruits involved. I would gladly order any of the food items I've tried again (although I'll probably be more inclined to try new ones) but not the drinks.
Overall, I'm happy to visit HipCityVeg in the future and try out new items, particularly when I'm in DC going to a Caps game and can order from their location near the arena. Next time, I'll probably give one of their shakes a try.
Pros: Very tasty food
Cons: Not a big fan of the drinks
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SabrinaJaffe
Points +623
Fast food fantasy - Edit
Loved this place. I ordered the chicken ranch sandwich with a small fry and kale lemonade. I definitely recommend if you’re craving some good vegan fast food!
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of options , Friendly staff
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beckylong
Points +1855
Delicious As Always! - Edit
It’s so good here that sometimes I wonder how it’s vegan!! My husband & I enjoyed some seasonal shakes with our sandwiches!!! 🤤
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DianeMM
Points +1210
Burger and fries - Edit
A decent burger a sweet potato fries. A gluten free menu posted at the ordering area. Not much seating and a bit crowded at lunch time. #Veganuary
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maddielle
Points +321
It's fine - Edit
It's quick and fully vegan, but it's nothing special. The wrap was kind of dry and the fries were very average. They barely give you any sauce for dipping fries and any other sauce is 50 cents.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-29
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ElizabethL1
Points +278
Delicious Vegan Philly - Edit
The Philly was better than I could have imagined. Flavor and texture were perfect. My trip to Philadelphia is complete!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-15
Pros: So many options, Nice staff
Guest
edav344
Points +2516
Delicious fresh food - Edit
Had this catered for a conference, and everything was delicious and so fresh
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Markus2204
Points +72
Lecker, freundlich und guter Standort - Edit
Kleines Lokal mit guter Auswahl weniger Produkte, die aber ausreichen. Wir haben natürlich das Phily Steak probiert. Das war echt mega lecker und die Pommes dazu waren auch echt gut und knusprig. Auch der Mandarine/Kurkuma Saft im Meal Deal war echt gut.
Read moreAbends holten wir uns noch eine Eis…… eine sehr gute Wahl, um vegan zu essen.
Pros: Geschmack und Menge, Klein und modern , Auswahl
Cons: Die meisten vom Staff waren sehr freundlich
Guest
imadeva
Points +546
Greasy Goodness - Edit
A quick, clean place to get some tasty junk food. The onion rings are amazing!
Read moreWe also tried the Philly "cheesesteak" and found it mild and fluffy.
Pros: Onion rings, Paper packaging, Water refill station
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trenityw
Points +901
Vegan fast food - Edit
Great options, although I wasn’t a big fan of the Philly cheesesteak like I had expected, my second time visiting I got the spicy chicken sandwich, fries, and the birthday cake milkshake, which were all very good. If I lived close to any of these locations I’d be in trouble haha.
Read morePros: All vegan, Fast service
Cons: A bit pricey
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Alenuncamas
Points +83
Good fast food - Edit
I had the buffalo “chicken” sandwich. Spent the night in my hotel room eating it and watching movies. Kinda a perfect evening. They even have a 10% student discount which was awesome.
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Tmoss682
Points +2977
Portions are a Little Small - Edit
I think the food is great but the portions are a little small. The cheesesteak is a must.
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devonvolpe
Points +160
Pure Joy = tofu nuggets + sweet potato fries + a shake - Edit
This combo can lift your spirits and make you feel like a kid again. For vegetarians/vegans that have texture issues with fake meat, the tofu fries are perfect. I haven't tried much here that I haven't liked. The salads always hit the spot and are very filling.
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KimberlySwiger
Points +22
Best Philly ch steak ever, more importantly..No one had to die! - Edit
Everything YES YES YES #Veganuary
Read morePros: Awesome food, Quick, Cheap
Cons: No cons whatsoever
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KristeTiana
Points +39
Delicious Takeout - Edit
Friendly staff, delicious food
Read morePros: The drinks and food are delicious
Cons: Small, not much seating
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fearious
Points +305
Amazing! Yum! - Edit
I tried the Philly Cheesesteak and by far the best vegan one I’ve had. I usually try them when I see them on vegan menus around the country. Mushroom based 😋
Read moreI also had zesty ranch Chicken sandwich- thick patty with texture like chicken. Full of flavor and well done.
Their sweet potato fries are some of the best you’ll come across and their fry sauce dip is very good as well.
No restrooms for customers is why I’m giving it a 4 star. I think it’s disrespectful and non-customer service when you have a place to sit and eat but no restrooms for customers.
Pros: Vegan!, Philly Cheesesteak, Friendly people & quick service
Cons: No restrooms , No plastic knives
Guest
Saltycakes
Points +288
Fast food deliciousness - Edit
The buns that they use for the hamburgers is just the best!!!!
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GanzAnd3rs
Points +1013
Gut, aber nicht mehr - Edit
Die Pommes waren gut, die Nuggets waren sehr klein und haben nach nichts geschmeckt. Der Eistee war zu süß, der Milchshake war ganz gut.
Read morePros: Alles ist vegan
Guest
madoublethew
Points +296
Good food, okay atmosphere - Edit
The star of our meal was the sweet potato fries — just delicious. I had a tofu wrap, which was pleasantly old-fashioned: you don’t really encounter alfalfa sprouts much these days, do you? It may be a function of the pandemic, but the seating options at this location when we went, there were tables with a bench, but no chairs on the opposite side. It makes for a slightly cramped experience. Next time I go back, I want to try the banana whip.
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Middletooth
Points +40
The new model for vegan fast food - Edit
I had the breakfast sandwich, hashbrowns and mocha shake. All were excellent. It would be cool if there were more locations
Read morePros: Really delicious
Cons: Too pricey
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KatelynMS
Points +90
Happiness - Edit
I go there and order their nuggets... a lot. Their home made sauce is good, life is good. I've ordered their burgers, milkshakes, and fries before too! All good! I wish they had regular fries as an option. I love sweet potato fries but don't always want them.
Read morePros: Super food!, Nice atmosphere
Cons: No regular fries
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VegFoodieNJ
Points +69
Great veg food prepared in front of you. - Edit
We enjoyed the Philly Steak and burger with sweet potato fries. The aioli sauce with the fries was awesome. Will definitely visit again when in city.
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estela_edelle
Points +182
Great food - Edit
We loved the food, the variety in the menu and the staff was very friendly.
Read morePrices is bit too expensive.
Pros: Great food, Staff awesome, Smoothies
Cons: Price
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woodlewis
Points +476
Best milkshake ever! - Edit
Chocolate, vanilla, seasonal flavor. Wow!
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ErnieVeg
Points +120
Always there - Edit
Hip city is great. Always tastes good and always there when I can’t get something else. It’s not an everyday place for me but I like it a lot. I get the curry tofu wrap the most and a bfg. Fries are good too
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