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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 26 Mar 2026 by Guest
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117 Reviews
First Review by serosenberg
sammeheltz
Points +58
Such a good spot - Edit
Went here and got a vegan chicken sandwich and fries, it was basically just vegan fast food and was soo yummy!! They had good sodas as well
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-27
Pros: Food , Quick
Guest
TraciRatliff
Points +2903
Support HipCityVeg! - Edit
Hip City is always delicious and we hate to see so many of the locations shutting down. Support this location not only for the delicious food but for the great service!
Read morePros: Consistently delicious
Guest
FieldRoaster🌱
Points +713
If you want a cheesesteak in Philly it’s worth a try - Edit
I’ve been to the DC (now closed location) and tried this one yesterday. Good menu of comfort food. All vegan so that’s a plus.
Read moreI wish they would make some improvements to their layout and service, for the sake of their own survivability, but that’s none of my business.
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-20
Pros: All vegan , Relaxed setting
Cons: Menu board is in a weird place - uncomfortably so
Guest
squirrelboy
Points +589
Great milkshake - Edit
Great place to go for a vegan milkshake in downtown Philly!
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metaloperalypse
Points +54
Delicious vegan comfort food - Edit
The sweet crispy chick’n wrap has a delicious sauce and all the veggies in the wrap were fresh and crisp. The cauliflower nuggets came with 3 dipping sauces and they were all so creamy and flavorful.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-15
Pros: Vegetables are fresh and crisp, Sauces are delicious, Friendly, efficient service
Guest
NatalieCutter
Points +53
Delicious Philly - Edit
The best vegan Philly Cheesesteak I've ever had. It's fire, and the staff is nice and fun.
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devonvolpe
Points +327
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 nuggets are perfect. I haven't tried much here that I haven't liked. The salads always hit the spot and are very filling.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-21
Guest
wormgirl
Points +174
philly cheesesteak 🤤 - Edit
Oh my goshhhhhhhhh you have to go here and eat half of the philly cheesesteak and then later u have to eat the other half cold yum yum yum
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ingrid.friederike
Points +100
Decent fast food! - Edit
I really like their vegan milkshakes and fries. The nuggets are also pretty good.
Read morePros: Milkshakes, Fries, Nuggets
Guest
toroco11
Points +396
Cheese Steak Keeps Me Coming Back - Edit
I look for this place when in town. It's been written that other places are more up to date but the vegan cheese steak and shake indulgence is so timeless...
Read moreAnd they're really friendly behind the counter.
Worth your time!
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-09
Guest
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 +186
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
Guest
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
Guest
SabrinaJaffe
Points +1081
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
Guest
beckylong
Points +2321
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 +1903
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 +325
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
Guest
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 +3629
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 +833
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
Guest
trenityw
Points +1104
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
Guest
Alenuncamas
Points +143
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 +5162
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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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
Guest
KristeTiana
Points +39
Delicious Takeout - Edit
Friendly staff, delicious food
Read morePros: The drinks and food are delicious
Cons: Small, not much seating
Guest
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
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