Rooting for Plants: 6 Vegan Hot Spots in Philadelphia

ROOTING FOR PLANTS

Philadelphia’s food scene offers a cornucopia of world-class restaurants. Also a growing trend? Outside of-the-box vegan places. Dig into these local faves.

DOTTIE’S DONUTS

This favorite started out as a wholesaler before opening its first brick-and-mortar outpost in West Philly. Now a second location in Queen Village helps satisfy sweet cravings with flavors like rose-water pistachio and “The Simpsons”-inspired “Homer,” a—you guessed it—bright pink frosted goodie topped with sprinkles. 509 S. 6th St., 267.761.9447

P.S. & Co. (©Tommy Leonardi)

P.S. & CO.

Andrea Kyan’s all-day organic cafe serves up global avors against a made-for-Instagram backdrop of potted plants and metal stools. It’s all the better to highlight lip-smacking breakfast burritos, ramen and even an all-vegan nut cheese board. 1706 Locust St., 215.985.1706

VEDGE

In the capable hands of James Beard Award-nominated chefs Kate Jacoby and Richard Landau, veggies here become the stuff of haute cuisine in dishes like “campfire potatoes.” 1221 Locust St., 215.320.7500

GOLDIE

James Beard Award winner Michael Solomonov’s fast-casual stars falafel, fried till crisp yet tender, and addictive milkshakes made with tehina, rivaling a cheeseburger and dairy shake any day. 1526 Sansom St., 267.239.0777

CHARLIE WAS A SINNER

This speakeasy-style bar pours inventive cocktails and has a menu of elevated tapas. Try the potato croquettes and sweets like a decadent chocolate pot de crème. 131 S. 13th St., 267.758.5372

UNIT SU VEGE

When cravings for Chinese takeout hit, locals head to this modern-style spot, where classic dishes are remade with tofu, seitan and other meat substitutes. 2000 Hamilton St., 215.988.1888