Vegan
American
Pizza
Italian
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Philly's vegan pizzeria. Offers a variety of vegan pizza whole or by the slice, plus sandwiches like Philly cheesesteak, mushroom wrap, salads, and dessert. Reported close February 2022.
128 Reviews
First Review by Jamie Roberts
alexajmorales
Points +126
DELICIOUS - Edit
I wish I lived closer so I could go here all the time!!!!! Had the Philly cheesesteak and it was DELICIOUS. I have zero complaints. I look forward to my next visit there.
Read morePros: delicious, friendly workers , so many options
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scienceofherself
Points +69
I nearly wept - Edit
I had the vegan cheese steak and was not disappointed. I nearly wept as I shoveled the hot, delicious, cheesy goodness into my face. Everything from the bread to the cheese sauce was unbelievable. Friendly staff and a cool punk rock vibe heightened the experience more. Thanks!
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gray_gold
Points +54
Best vegan pizza - Edit
This is by far the best vegan pizza I've had. They always have a ton of options. It's quick if you're in a rush but you can also eat there comfortably. Their desserts are also good.
Read morePros: Amazing pizza, Quick, Central location
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ChihuahuaMom
Points +51
Amazing Cookies!! - Edit
The closest thing to dairy pizza. My friends and I each got a slice: Spicy BBQ Pizza, Funghi and Cheesesteak. All three of them were great. One slice was enough for me... but of course, we had to split the cheese fries, which were also amazing. Everything is made right in front of you, so you know it's fresh. I'm from NJ, so I know what LEGIT good pizza should taste like. The crust and texture of the cheese is comparable to what I grew up with. For you healthy peeps, there are salads and wraps available. Don't forget to have a cookie! I had the Kitchen Sink and the Earlybird.
Read morePros: Has small desserts, Variety of pizzas and other entrees, Made fresh in front of you
Cons: Fattening (for the most part), Made me feel greasy and full... my fault, though!, only one location (as far as I know)
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MakeMySteakRare
Points +21
Best Vegan Cheese Steak by a Mile - Edit
I've tried vegan cheese steaks all over Philadelphia, and I've never wanted a second serving of any of them - until I went to Blackbird Pizzeria. If I had my druthers, I'd rename this place "Blackbird Vegan Steaks". As a beef-lover, I won't say it's as good as the better steak sandwiches I've had, but it's up there with the typical ones. The vegan pizza was also decent.
Read morePros: Best vegan cheese steak, Pretty good vegan pizza, Reasonable prices
Cons: still not as good as the real thing to a non-vegan
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Josh Fossgreen
Points +144
Wow. Fav vegan pizza in the world - Edit
I've had vegan pizza in a lot of cities around the US, and Blackbird is the one I fantasize about periodically. I can't wait until next time I'm in Philly to have some more. Tried their award winning cheesesteak - it was great, but that pizza is what I'll be eating next I go.
Read morePros: Pizza, Pizza, Pizza
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WolfeLadi
Points +112
very Impressive - Edit
I dream about Black Bird's pizza frequently. I fly to PA whenever I can to eat there. so great
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Scholemillers
Points +751
best vegan pizza ever - Edit
And the cheesesteaks! And the wings! Now if only they'd add a soft serve machine.
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roguesby
Points +224
Best Vegan Pizza & Wings - Edit
Definitely the best vegan pizza place I've been. The wings are to die for, I tried both the Sweet & Spicy and the Barbecue. The Sweet & Spicy I found a bit sweet, but my partner found them a bit spicy, so perhaps they are just right! The Barbecue are incredible. The barbecue pizza and Haymaker pizzas were incredible, so nice. Was with some very skeptical meat eaters and even they enjoyed them, so that was a plus! They do use Daiya cheese, which is good, but I wish they had home-made cheese or something a bit more special. Though, it is still very nice. Also got a bunch of different desserts, cookies, cupcake and a whoopie pie. I thought the cookies weren't very special. The fungi pizza was also really yummy. The only thing we didn't think was very good was the Cheesesteak; I thought it wasn't good at all.
Read morePros: Best pizzas, Can get slices to go, The wings!!
Cons: Philly Cheesesteak is not nice, Cookies not very good
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Quimberlita
Points +26
very good and super quick! - Edit
Pizza was great, so were the cheese fries! Will be back!
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lonevegan
Points +103
awesome! - Edit
pizza was awesome! philly cheesesteak was awesome! I could eat there everyday.
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ecoRDN
Points +1254
Blackbird Pizzeria is the BEES KNEES!!! - Edit
Situated next to Starr Garden Park & Playground in a very Sesame Street section of Philadelphia, Blackbird Pizzeria stays good at making amazing foods for the famished. Unique pies and hearty subs accompanied by loaded salads & carnival-style fries… Why yes indeed!
Read moreBeing in the birthplace of Rocky Balboa, we’da been big dummies to pass over the Balboa slice. With cherry tomatoes, fennel seitan crumble, tofu ricotta, and pumkin seed pesto resting on a chewy crust, all topped with a loaded handful of baby arugula. Oh! The seitan was perfect. Perhaps the finest seitan sausage we’ve eaten. Fennel was a flawless touch, the pungent licorice and salty protein paired well and created the subtle but remarkable flavor. Blackbird’s tofu ricotta was also spot on, rich and tangy lush mouthfuls mimicked the sweet salt fatty hits of dairy-based ricottas. The Balboa is a great slice.
Blackbird’s seitan cheesesteak took the concept of a meat and dairy free alternative to Philadelphia’s historic sammie and broke both its thumbs, and that is meant to be a compliment in the highest regard! Chip chopped seitan served on a blistered chewy baguette, mixed with sweet handfuls of grilled peppers, onions and Blackbird’s own Vegan Whiz, a creamy hit of salty perfection. Blackbirds seitan cheesesteak is no joke, put one in your belly!
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Pros: ALL PLANT-BASED, Punk AF, amazing food, amazing staff
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EatsPlants
Points +44
Gives Vegan Pizza a Good Name - Edit
Most shudder at the thought of vegan pizza, but this is delicious. The crust is exceptional. Only wish they offered a non-refined flour crust option. Tried the "wings" but not a fan. Seitan was too thick. Very casual. Order at counter. Friendly service.
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rklevens
Points +517
Incredible food - Edit
I was lucky enough to eat at Blackbird Pizzeria as I was driving through Philly. The parking is not convenient, but I did find a spot in front. Everything was very delicious. I even took a few things to go. Absolutely the best cheese steak I ever had.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great variety, Reasonable prices
Cons: Parking is not ideal
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hailseitan23
Points +108
Great food, less than great location - Edit
The food is amazing here. The cheesesteak is amazing, with tons of flavor and texture. We also got the root beer bbq wings, and while the wings are pretty good, dipping it into the cucumber sauce makes it even better. That being said, I have yet to find a "vegan wing" that makes me go crazy for it, but these are way better than other veg wings I have tried. The crunch was there as were the sauces, but the texture is a little too chewy to be a wing. The pizza is thin crust but packed with flavor. If you order a slice, they pop it in a little oven to rewarm and it comes out piping hot, but it doesn't seem to negatively affect the flavors at all. The chocolate pudding cup at the end of the meal is thick, smooth, and chocolately. It's a great end to a filling meal.
Read moreNow for the reasons why it's only a 3-star place and not a 5-star place...the setting. The cashier didn't even crack a smile or say "hi how are you" or anything remotely inviting. You don't have to be a cheerleader or wave pom-poms or shout at us (like a certain other chain restaurant), but at least don't seem like we're the inconvenience. She ignored us for a few minutes while she was walking back and forth behind the counter fixing another order and then she just really seemed like she didn't even want to be bothered with taking our order. We ordered two fountain drinks, a slice of pizza, wings, and a cheesesteak, and while the pizza came out within a couple minutes, we had to wait a few minutes longer for our drinks, and the wings and cheesesteak never came out. It wasn't until several minutes later that a cook (a very friendly employee, in complete contrast to the cashier/server) came by, asked if we were missing something, I explained, and she fixed the issue (system froze) and got the food cooked up right away. The restaurant itself is on the dirty side; it doesn't seem like anyone really wipes off the tables after guests and there were paper towels, straw wrappers, etc scattered about the floor. The AC is on the warm side and it feels rather squished when it gets busy.
The food however is great. But if I eat here again, I'll be getting delivery or takeout because the restaurant setting just wasn't worth it.
Pros: Excellent food
Cons: Dirty restaurant, Grumpy service
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Silly Little Vegan
Points +1042
Best Vegan Pizza! - Edit
A small pizza joint that offers vegan pizza, sandwiches, cheese fries, and AMAZING vegan seitan wings. The food is fantastic! On our short visit to Philadelphia, we ate here twice!I highly recommend trying a slice of The Hay Maker.
Read morePros: Many pizzas available by the slice
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Bloodyicecream
Points +39
lives up to its reputation - Edit
This place is pretty well known for its pizza, cheesesteak, and seitan. They ship their seitan to a bunch of other restaurants on the east coast (for example Champs Diner in Brooklyn uses it) and for good reason - it's the best. You can even buy it in little boxes to use for home cooking. All of the pizzas are excellent. Try the haymaker and the fungi. My favorite sandwich is the ringer. Their wings rule too. Such a good spot!
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Marie88
Points +115
omg best pizza ever! - Edit
I have never had pizza this good (even before going vegan).
Read moreThe dough was super fresh, the sauce was perfect and I could create my own toppings from a stunning variety of vegan toppings. I went for the pepperoni with jalapeños, red onion and green bell peppers. All topped of with Vegan cheese. They do pizza by the slice but I was a pig and ate a whole small 12" to my self!
Pros: vegan pepperoni!, pizza by the slice, vegan cheese
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