Vegan
American
Organic
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Fusion
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Kosher
Also known as Pure Sweets and Co, a vegan, organic, kosher, gluten-free café and bakery in Rittenhouse Square since 2014. Offers freshly-baked breakfast pastries & desserts, smoothie & cold-pressed juices, coffee & tea, fresh prepared packaged grab & go sandwiches, salads & more from Mondays to Fridays. Full service dine-in brunch available from 10am-2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Counter service all other times. Visit website for custom cake orders, wedding cake information, recipe books, class recordings & more. Open Thu-Fri 7:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 9:00am-5:00pm.
97 Reviews
First Review by sc_robotics
devonvolpe
Points +227
Every Single Thing is Incredible - Edit
I often crave the nachos, forbidden bowl, and mango lassi. Despite having had all of them many times, they are always delicious and always hit the spot. My go to sweets are the jam thumbprint cookie and black bean brownie, but everything else I have tried is amazing. I am always super excited when the fruit and pumpkin tarts are available! The owner and staff are so kind and thoughtful and make every visit enjoyable and relaxing.
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ecoRDN
Points +1275
Gorgeous Cakes - Edit
Really beautiful cakes with interesting flavors. On the pricey side though for sure. Nice for a special treat.
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kale_and_trail
Points +459
Satisfied but not stunned - Edit
I was so pleased to go to this entirely vegan and gluten free cafe! I liked my food a lot and it was tasty and fresh. The dessert was delicious, too!
Read morePros: All vegan, All gluten free, Friendly staff
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Michellemartha
Points +336
Good but not great - Edit
The place is super cute but SO EXPENSIVE. They told me it was $17 for a slice of cake and I was like what?!? Everything is vegan, gf and organic but $17 is a stretch. The staff is also not the most friendly…but could be worse. The food was good but not worth the price
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GoodNewsVeg
Points +458
Soup That Tasted Good and Made Me Feel Good - Edit
After eating vegan junk food for a day on the Jersey Shore, this was a welcome relief. Had lunch here, yummy, enormous bowl of sweet potato, peanut noodle soup. Wonderful flavors, complex, warming, soothing. Great lunch. Thank you.
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woodlewis
Points +494
Cute spot; gorgeous food - Edit
Colorful, fresh, diverse menu, with lots of juices, smoothies, bowls, entrées, and baked goods. Everything was beautiful and tasty. Prices out of this world. Enjoyed our outdoor table.
Read morePros: Innovative choices, Incredible color palette of the food, Everything tasty
Cons: Super expensive
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GFveganz
Points +20
Great concept, needs some work - Edit
So exciting to find a place that’s all organic, vegan, and GF! Unfortunately it ended up missing the mark for us. The savory food was tasty but very salty. Most of the sweets were good too, but many of them taste very similar because so many nuts are used in most of them.
Read moreIt’s also very expensive, even for what it is. I’m not even seeing these prices at similar cafes/bakeries in NYC and LA — so that’s really saying something. Hopefully those profits are being invested back in the company because it’s a great idea but needs work.
Pros: All organic/vegan/GF!, Cute venue, Variety of food/drinks
Cons: Expensive $$$$ (even for what it is), Nice staff but overall weird vibe , Too heavy/rich
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kpbb
Points +20
Best of the best - Edit
I wish PS & Co was open all day! They have the tastiest mindful food, amazing to go items, and the baked goods are perfect. Can’t say enough good things…
Read morePros: Allergy conscious , Friendly staff, Delicious
Cons: Expensive , Closes early
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RavenousRabbit
Points +452
Delicious & Nutritious - Edit
Went one morning and was so overwhelmed with amazing options that I just got an Immunity Shot and Pistachio Rose Scone. Though there were many vegan spots we wanted to check out, I really wanted go back to eat a meal, so we returned the following morning and had the Waffle Club ($17) , BBQ Tempeh Kale Caesar Salad ($17), and a PB cookie ($6) Pricey, but it is all Organic, Kosher, Vegan 🌱 and GF, so that’s a rare find. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere: clean, green, busy, but not chaotic. High end, but not pretentious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-20
Pros: All Vegan , Organic!!!, Kosher and GF
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bstryjewski
Points +326
Pricey vegan cafe with pastries - Edit
We stopped by for some takeout pastries today. The blueberry muffin- my daughter gave it 7/10 for presentation but aside from the actual blueberries on top, she felt it had more of a nutty and vanilla flavor rather than blueberry. The cinnamon roll was nice, but a little dense. The point is really that the food wasn’t horrible and I would consider eating it again if the prices were cut in half (or less!). I love to support vegan food options but this is a bit over the top for pricing. (We spent $42 for a cupcake, a cinnamon roll and a scone!!!)
Read morePros: All vegan place!!, Pastries!
Cons: Extremely expensive., Ridiculously expensive, Quality for prices does not match.
GFveganz
We had a similar experience — the flavor of nuts took over most of the pastries.
Read moreAlso agree that it’s overpriced. Organic vegan food in NYC and LA doesn’t even cost this much.
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Sjjk12
Points +1165
Fabulous dessert - Edit
Today I had a delicious passion fruit parfait. It was worth it, the flavors were fresh, the coconut was mellow and creamy, and the cake slices were divine. I will be back on occasion for a special treat. I haven’t had this bakery for at least a couple of years, and the price definitely hasn’t changed at all, so know that you are paying a higher price.
Read morePros: Really well thought out and delish desserts
Cons: Expensive
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KatelynMS
Points +228
Overprice and standard - Edit
I got a chocolate cake slice that was $16. And it was honestly... an average slice of chocolate cake? I haven't tried anything else there as of yet but so far I'm a little miffed.
Read morePros: Decent food, Nice vibe
Cons: Overpriced
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reinimarie
Points +66
So delicious! - Edit
This place is so cute and friendly. And the food was surprisingly tasty. So tasty that it made it a little more worth the cost. The scallion mushroom scone was unbelievably good and such a new item. The chocolate chip tahini cookie has the most real sesame flavor out of any tahini cookie I've tried. I can't wait to find a reason to make the trip back out there.
Read moreCons: Expensive
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vegan_homegirl
Points +591
Cant wait to return!!!! - Edit
Had lunch here and got the waffle and meatball sub. Slice of cake and a smoothie. Omg everything was so satisfying fresh and homemade. If you are not gluten free do not be skeptical the bread and baked goods here are unreal!!! The staff was soooo sweet and there were so many enticing desserts it was hard to choose. Do not let the prices here intimidate you it is totally worth it. Great place to catch up with a friend
Read morePros: Unreal cake slices, Savory food is awesome also
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MESnyc
Points +625
Good, but absurdly expensive $$$$ - Edit
This is a very cute little bakery in the center of town. The staff greeted us warmly and were helpful. I ordered a zucchini scone and a chocolate chip protein muffin for my son. The total was $15. Even for a New Yorker who's used to paying a premium for organic vegan speciality food, this was shocking. I'm glad I tried it, because the scone was very tasty, but not worth $7 or whatever.
Read morePros: All vegan, organic, Friendly staff
Cons: Expen$$$$ive
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VeganDamian
Points +496
Great for sweets - Edit
I came here for lunch, and apart from costing a small fortune, the lunch itself was good, but the Cake was terrific.
Read moreI think there’s tastier more wholesome meals to be had elsewhere in Philly. But the cakes and desserts here, are really lovely.
Pros: Cakes
Cons: Expensive
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DianeMM
Points +1769
A gem! - Edit
Coconut yogurt bowl with fresh fruit and granola, and a sweet scone was more than I could eat for lunch! So happy to have found a safe (everything is also gluten free!) place for me to eat while visiting Philly!
Read morePros: Water served at room temperature! Sweet!
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Cliss0
Points +50
Super good food!! Just a bit pricey. - Edit
The food was really good. It’s a good place for baked goods and breakfast. Very cute little cafe. The only downside is it’s sort of expensive.
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maxwt2
Points +122
Incredible! - Edit
One of the best places in the entire US for vegan food. Dinner is always incredible and I wake up craving their breakfast every time I’m in the city. If you’ve never been here you need to do yourself a favor and go!
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VeganForAnimals555
Points +22
Great options for anyone wondering how amazing vegan food is! - Edit
This place had so many yummy options and I greatly enjoyed the wraps and treats we had here
Read morePros: Vegan options only. Yay
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RisaCris
Points +37
One of a kind!! - Edit
P.S. & Co. takes extreme care in how they source their ingredients, create and execute their recipes, and even in how they present all of their items. EVERYTHING is totally vegan, gluten free, kosher, and organic. The cakes, cookies, and other treats are all amazing and even my non-vegan friends and family love them The savory food portions are large, nourishing, and are put together with thought and care. My personal favorites are the savory scones (the jalapeño and cheese is the best!!), the chocolate cake, and their mini french bread pizza. YUM. Every sauce, “cheese”, cream, icing, jam, garnish etc. is hand made in their kitchen and it shows. Their flavors are delicious, unique, clean, and satisfying.
Read moreI’m seeing a lot of reviews criticizing small businesses (this one included) for what they don’t have or for having to raise prices through the pandemic, which is a shame because places like this won’t exist if we don’t support them. High quality ingredients like this are not only hard to come by, but their prices have skyrocketed through the pandemic. Have you bought an organic lemon lately? They’re expensive! Also please consider the cost of staying open and paying staff to work through such a hard time. It’s easy to tear something down because you’re mad about the price or that they don’t have that item you liked years ago, but remember there are real people behind that counter, in that kitchen, behind the scenes who are working hard and doing their best to not only produce the best possible product but also keep the doors open.
All this to say - if you’re in Philly and you’re vegan, gluten free, kosher, prefer to eat organic, or are just looking for something nourishing and made with care, this is absolutely the place to go!
Updated from previous review on 2021-11-11
Pros: High quality ingredients , Excellent vegan/gluten free sweets, Extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff
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Dgspeyer
Points +89
Great Girls Night Out Place - Edit
Everything on this menu is delicious.
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SpencerAllegaert
Points +16
Bad breakfast burrito - Edit
Maybe other stuff is good. But 18$ for a breakfast burrito?? Crazy. And sorta flavorless. :-/
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BradRainke
Points +464
Greet vegan deserts. - Edit
Took my carny friend. We both loved it.
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ErnieVeg
Points +137
P.S. expensive - Edit
Ps and co has always been expensive but usually worth it. It’s healthy, tastes great, and is a nice place. Maybe I’m wrong but since the pandemic prices have gotten out of hand. $18 for a burrito that probably wouldn’t even fill me up??? I don’t think I can even justify going. Sad. If you do go, get a dessert because they are some of the best in the city if you ask me. I’ll probably still go for that.
Read morePros: Delicious
Cons: Expensive
RisaCris
The food is completely organic, vegan, gluten free, kosher and handmade which means not only the cost of ingredients are higher, but the labor to make the product is also more expensive. The burritos are actually HUGE and made using two big (brown rice) tortillas to wrap them to contain all of the filling. I would definitely say the burritos fill you up, I can barely finish one myself and I am someone who doesn't get full very easily.
Read moreI think it's unfortunate that we are blaming individual businesses for menu pricing and not looking at the greater issue that menu prices are based on the practice of paying low wages (in PA server rates are under $3) to staff in order to keep the prices down. This is a practice that started after the civil war as a way for restaurant owners to underpay newly "freed" slaves and have them rely on tips in order to survive. It's continued and caused menu prices to stay stagnant, leaving patrons to not understand the actual cost of providing the service of making and serving that food.
Don't punish a business for responsibly sourcing and paying their staff. If you don't want to pay the price, that's 100% reasonable, understandable, and up to you, but writing negatively about a small business does nothing but hurt them in a time where small businesses are closing at an alarming rate.
ErnieVeg
@risacris I gave the 4/5 stars. Hardly a bad review. I was only giving my honest opinion. I outlined all the positives and one negative. The review is meant to be honest and informative for others considering it. If people are willing to pay that then the business will do fine and I hope that’s true. Maybe you aren’t considering that not everyone has the money to spend that much on a burrito. Good for you if you do. For that money I can get a healthy vegan gf option that includes a wrap, smoothie, and dessert elsewhere.
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nanitree
Points +1152
Cute spot and tasty - Edit
Had a really nice time here a couple years ago with non-veg friends who also enjoyed their food and the experience. Can’t wait to go back!
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mareisgross
Points +64
Super Great! - Edit
A non-vegan (but mostly gluten and dairy free) friend and I went here a few months ago, and she commented on how great it was to not feel stressed while looking at the menu. Our waitress was super sweet and we felt comfortable joking and asking questions about the menu. My friend really enjoyed the grilled cheese and tomato soup, while I had the breakfast tacos. We also split a sundae, that Coconut Bliss ice cream is the best with their baked goods!! would go back any day :)
Read morePros: great staff, nice place, allergen free
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