
Vegan
American
International
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Fully vegan restaurant with a large variety menu. Dishes include a selection of tacos, seitan chicken-style sandwich, cheese fries, cheesesteaks, all-day tofu egg breakfast sandwich, orange cauliflower bowl and more. Brick and mortar location to local food truck of the same name. Reported closed April 2024.
20 Reviews
First Review by charliebarley84
w3agle
Points +42
Love this place! - Edit
Nashville hot chicken is so good! Really stands out in the sea of varieties I’ve tried on this sandwich. Super spicy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-13
Pros: Ambience is awesome and space is clean , Really good music , Really nice employees
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JessMonahan
Points +50
Great food & service! - Edit
Stopped in before a concert and had the burger. Not only was it delicious, but the service was incredible. Highly recommend!
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ashlibashli
Points +91
Quick and delightful - Edit
Not only was the food tasty, but when asked they were able to provide detailed info about what menu options were gluten free. They had general gf options as well as options that would not be suitable for someone with celiac disease due to a shared fryer. That was really nice. Vibes were good and some of their seats twirl which was fun.
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Choreokitty
Points +115
Everything is delicious if you can take the heat! - Edit
The food here is incredible. The seitan is superb, not chewy but the perfect texture. Beware however that the cheesesteak is spicy! (At least for a white person 😅) The Nashville Hot is obviously marked as hot but the cheesesteak is not, honestly my only complaint and it was still delicious, just wanted to know what I was signing up for 😂. We had to order a second shake to get through the heat. Chocolate shake and vanilla shake were both good. We also ordered the Korean BBQ fries which were again cooked excellently.
Read morePros: All vegan, Vibes, Completely nut free!
Cons: Unmarked spicy
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amanda196
Points +688
So much flavor and heat! - Edit
The cheesesteak, Nashville hot, and Korean barbecue fries I tried with my friend were fantastic. The unexpected heat in the cheesesteak made it so much better than a typical one and the crispiness of the Nashville hot really made for a great bite. I would love to come back to try more food, especially the milkshakes!
Read morePros: Good tasting food, Many options, Friendly staff
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Chris-MarieHorn
Points +38
Go visit! - Edit
The cheesesteak! I will go again and again!
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kyoungbird
Points +1897
Nice spot - Edit
Creative menu and nice staff. I would like to try something different next time.
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thinkingaboutcows
Points +514
enjoyed - Edit
food good, nice staff, versatile menu 👍
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iamliam
Points +39
Consistently delicious vegan junk food for all - Edit
Algorithm has been our household's go-to "can't be bothered to cook tonight" spot for fantastic vegan junk food since they opened. Matt, the owner, often works the register and clearly puts a lot of heart and thought into creating a menu full of unique-yet-classic meals that would satisfy even the most skeptical meat-loving omnivore. When not making recommendations or taking orders, he makes the rounds to check in with customers and see if they need anything. I'm there enough that I've ordered and enjoyed almost the entire set menu, so I usually go for whatever special item's on offer, since those come and go. Today I had the Manchurian Chili Carrot Dog ("House-made Carrot "Not Dog" topped with Lentil & Pea Manchurian Chili, Raita and Cucumbers on a Sweet Potato Roll") and the Dirty Chai Milkshake - the perfect lunch combo. I'm also a huge fan of the Nashville Hot, the Cheesesteak (might be my favorite vegan cheesesteak in the city!), the Breakfast Sandwich, and the Korean BBQ Fries. And the sweet treats (usually some sort of decadent and inventive cheesecake are never not delightful). I also appreciate the free cold water and the emphasis on compostable to-go containers. And shoutout to Cody and the rest of the lovely staff there. Despite being near the big intersection of Passyunk, 5th, and Bainbridge (across from Philly Aids Thrift), the front of Algorithm could be a little easy to walk by without noticing, but you'd be a fool to miss it!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-02
Pros: Friendly staff, Delicious food made to order, ready in ~10 mins, Familiar, satisfying meals w/ one-of-a-kind twists
Cons: Limited hours (not open early or late), Shakes are delicious but pricey
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HenrietteJohansen
Points +1613
Interesting flavour combos - Edit
On my way in a customer was on their way out and recommended the Market Grain bowl, so I had that. The flavour combos were pretty good to the extent that I would try it out at home myself.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Friendly customers, Big portions
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ScoobysPerson
Points +380
Great vibe and food - Edit
A small cafe with a fun punky vibe and fantastic sandwiches. We tried the hot chicken and breakfast sandwiches. The hot chicken was actually spicy-hot and delicious. The person taking our order was so sweet. Just a great experience overall!
Read morePros: Great flavors, Good vibe, Super nice employees
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DickFeldman
Points +6
Delicious vibrant food - Edit
We were doing a tour of walk-in vegan restaurants in Philly. Big-name places were all full. We walked into Algorithm, ordered some sandwiches and floated up off our chairs. Crunchy fried ingredients. Including the bread, which stays crispy in the mouth but not fatty at all. A fine range of consistencies and flavors. The Nashville Hot is seriously hot but full of its own flavors. I’m not vegan but loved this place. Friendly and fun staff too.
Read morePros: Food full of flavor, Does not make you feel anything missing
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Lynn H
Points +46
Cheesesteak! - Edit
Delicious food, nice staff, wonderful place. Everyone loved their choices. As an out of town visitor I loved being able to experience a Philly “cheesesteak”
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DrWallaby
Points +19
Amazing Food! - Edit
Try the tacos - creative ingredients really make it special. Really appreciate the attention to allergens!
Read morePros: Best allergy awareness I’ve ever seen, Great staff
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efg3
Points +102
Excellent - Edit
Great, creative vegan options. They are also incredibly allergen aware.
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Vinnny
Points +143
Can’t go wrong - Edit
Everything on the menu is so delicious and inventive. The owner is so friendly and helpful with navigating the menu. The world needs more places like this.
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WolfPatrick
Points +115
Bomb Food, Cool Staff - Edit
Such positive vibes and such amazing food! I got the cheesesteak with fries and a lime aquafresca. The cheesesteak was perfect, savory and fresh. The fries were hot and crispy with incredible sauces, both homemade. The drink was refreshing and delicious. The service was by far the best I've had at a vegan restaurant in this city. Will come here every chance I get!
Read morePros: Delicious street food, Incredible service , Warm vibe
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1800CANTWORK
Points +55
Delicious Reuben sandwich! - Edit
I also got the cheesecake which I never get to eat anymore since I stopped eating dairy. It’s new. You got a try it out.
Read morePros: Variety of vegan tacos , “Cheesecakes” and “Cheesecake!”, Some southern style food too.
Cons: Delicious Reuben sandwich!
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JordanVoorhees
Points +68
Excellent flavors and good atmosphere - Edit
Great place to eat. Fair pricing especially for the flavors.
Read morePros: Great flavors , Friendly owner
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charliebarley84
Points +25
Gobbled down The Gobbler - Edit
Friendly service and everything I got was delicious — "cheese" fries and The Gobbler, which is a seasonal seitan-and-cranberry hot sandwich that ought to be a permanent staple. Wasn't cheap (came out to over $20) but a less hungry person could have split it. Will be back to try the rest of their 100% vegan comfort food.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan, Good vibes
Cons: Not the cheapest
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